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The Hampden Roar

The Hampden Roar
Scotland National Football Team
Nations League
Scotland
Steve Clarke
World Cup
Euro 2024
Scotland National Team
World Cup Qualifiers
Football
Greece
Denmark
Scottish Premiership
Lyndon Dykes
Kieran Tierney
Croatia
Angus Gunn
Christophe Berra
Poland
Craig Gordon
Switzerland

The only dedicated Scotland National Team podcast featuring weekly episodes on player form, match build-up & reviews, squad announcements, interviews with former players, retrospectives, quizzes and much more. Nominated for Football Podcast of the Year at the Scottish Podcast Awards!

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Latest Episodes

Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentator Calum Brown and former BBC journalist Thomas Mackintosh to preview Scotland's World Cup send-off friendly with Curacao.

Steve Clarke has said many players won't report to training until Friday, wh... more

Delighted to welcome Carl Ruiter from Extra Curacao, the island's biggest newspaper, to discuss Curacao's qualification for the World Cup and their hopes at the tournament ahead of their friendly match with Scotland at Hampden this weekend.

With ins... more

We didn't think there would be many surprises, but that doesn't mean there aren't any talking points.

Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis' inclusions, Lennon Miller's exclusion, three right-backs, five centre-backs and centre-forwards, and three keepers... more

Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by former BBC journalist and Scotland home & away fan Thomas Mackintosh and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to estimate Steve Clarke's World Cup selections.

Who will be Hickey's replacement?

Who w... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Mackintosh
A Scotland Home and Away fan, and who works in the BBC down in London
BBC
Episode: On The Plane - Episode 2: Our squads & contenders for the World Cup as it stands
Gavin Noon
From the Scotland's Coefficient Twitter page
Scotland's Coefficient Twitter
Episode: Nations League 26/27 draw preview and the consequences of success and failure
Fraser Wilson
Sports journalist and writer for The Daily Record
The Daily Record
Episode: Scotland drawn with Brazil, Morocco & Haiti in the World Cup group stage
Dougie Anderson
UEFA B License candidate and coach with East Fife
East Fife
Episode: Scotland somehow sneak huge win against Greece after putrid performance in possession
Ian Crocker
Sky Sports commentator with extensive experience covering Scottish football.
Sky Sports
Episode: 'Retrospective' episode 1: Scotland 3-2 Israel during WC '22 qualifying
Barry Anderson
Edinburgh Evening News journalist and a dedicated Scotland supporter.
Edinburgh Evening News
Episode: 'Retrospective' episode 1: Scotland 3-2 Israel during WC '22 qualifying
Lyndon Dykes
Scotland forward who scored on his debut
QPR
Episode: When Scotland headed for a Euros play-off semi-final after almost a year of no international football
Kieran Tierney
Arsenal left-back discussing his tumultuous season and tactical adjustments
Arsenal
Episode: When Scotland headed for a Euros play-off semi-final after almost a year of no international football
Luke Shanley
Sky Sports Matchday reporter
Sky Sports
Episode: What now? Dreadful Scotland beaten by Iceland on a very concerning night at Hampden

Hosts

Andy Bargh
Host of The Hampden Roar with a long-running presence in Scottish football media; known for hosting and editorial commentary.
Calum Brown
Scottish football commentator and co-host, providing tactical critique and match analysis.
Thomas Mackintosh
Former BBC journalist and BBC contributor, offers analytical and industry perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • Steve Clarke apologists

    These guys all seemingly want jobs (or have jobs) in the "official" football media so almost everything they say is highly bland and not worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    oatatst
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really informative podcast

    Living in the USA I don’t her to see many of the Scotland players playing for their clubs so it’s always good to hear how they are doing with their clubs and who the guys think will be on the plane, on the field etc

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mentorred
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Great podcast that reviews latest matches and reminisces about past encounters and also interviewing past players who wore the dark blue jersey .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor232425
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • My go-to for SMNT content!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    craigmacc
    2 years ago
  • For every Scotland fan

    Love when this pops up on my feed. And the intro gives me goosebumps every time. Decent chat from genuine Scotland fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    weerabbie
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently solid previews and post-match analysis for Scotland fans.
Energetic, insightful Scotland coverage with solid guests.
Strong tactical depth, good balance of data and banter.

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#102
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#244
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#155
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Apple Podcasts
#101
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#107
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#204
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Qualities, context and clamour: The strikers available to Steve Clarke and their differences
Q: Looking at Haiti, Calum, how much of a conversation do you feel is necessary on who starts or is it Lauren Shankland, provided that we can pretty much 99% guarantee he'll be in the squad?
I think Shankland should start against Haiti given form and role, with the discussion expanding to other profiles for different opponents, and considering squad balance and substitutions to maximize a two- to three-game window.
Qualities, context and clamour: The strikers available to Steve Clarke and their differences
Q: So are we looking here at a situation, Dougie, from your judgment, where it might make sense or it's probable potentially that we could have three different starting strikers for each game based on our needs in each match, Shankland, Dykes and Adams?
Yes, it could make sense to tailor the starting three to the specific opponent and game context, using Shankland for goal-scoring capability in games where you need a finisher, and pairing Dykes or Adams in tougher games where different profiles are required; the squad should be adaptable rather than fixed.
Greece v Scotland preview: Gordon or Bain, Gilmour's replacement & the options in attack
Q: What are the concerns regarding the Greek national team?
There are doubts about the Greek players' motivation since they have nothing to play for in this match, which could either lead them to play freely or not show up at all.
Greece v Scotland preview: Gordon or Bain, Gilmour's replacement & the options in attack
Q: What is at stake for Scotland in the upcoming match against Greece?
Scotland needs to secure a point against Greece to maintain their chances of automatic qualification for the World Cup, otherwise they face the possibility of entering playoffs in March.
Decisions to be made for Copenhagen with Gannon-Doak & Tierney, Christie in midfield and who is the starting striker?
Q: Is Kieran Bowie going to start for Scotland on Friday?
No, I don't think he does; it will be Che Adams starting.

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A Scotland-focused football podcast that centers on national team form, squad selection, and game-by-game analysis. Regular panels break down squad announcements, tactical setups, and player trajectories, often layering data-driven context with banter and fan engagement. Guests range from pundits to ex-players and journalists, and live event promos or book projects frequently pepper discussions, giving listeners a mix of tactical insight and showbiz behind-the-scenes updates. The format is strong for listeners who want sharp, opinionated analysis rooted in Scotland's international fixtures and World Cup builds, with a consistent cadence of previews, reviews, and guest perspectives.

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1. Thomas Mackintosh
2. Gavin Noon
3. Fraser Wilson
4. Dougie Anderson
5. Ian Crocker
6. Barry Anderson
7. Lyndon Dykes
8. Kieran Tierney

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