Arbroath co-manager David Gold sat down with me this week to discuss his transition into management, last season’s League One title win, working alongside long-time teammate Colin Hamilton, and what lies ahead as the club returns to the Scottish Championship. David, you’re are one of the co-managers at Arbroath alongside Colin Hamilton having been appointedContinue reading “David Gold on Arbroath, Co-Management with Colin Hamilton and Scottish Championship Ambitions”
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Aidan McAdams on Arbroath, His Journey Through the Leagues and Looking Ahead to the New Season
You are now at Arbroath, who won SPFL League One last season. With the new Championship starting soon, how much have you enjoyed your time at the club and how excited are you to be back at Championship level? “I have loved my time at the club so far. “Last season was brilliant. We hadContinue reading “Aidan McAdams on Arbroath, His Journey Through the Leagues and Looking Ahead to the New Season”
Verona Campione: Richard Hough on Hellas Verona’s Fairytale Title Win – 40 Years On
To mark the 40th anniversary of Hellas Verona’s unforgettable 1984–85 Scudetto win, writer and historian Richard Hough has released Verona Campione, the definitive account of one of football’s most remarkable underdog triumphs. Drawing on exclusive interviews with players, journalists, and fans, the book is a love letter to the club, the city, and a magicalContinue reading “Verona Campione: Richard Hough on Hellas Verona’s Fairytale Title Win – 40 Years On”
Pasiòn: Miguel Pereira on Spain’s Unique Footballing Soul
Author and journalist Miguel Pereira sat down with us to talk about his new book, Pasión, which explores the vibrant, diverse, and deeply rooted football culture of Spain. Pereira’s work uncovers why Spain has become the continent’s football powerhouse this century—and what makes the game such a vital part of Spanish life. What inspired youContinue reading “Pasiòn: Miguel Pereira on Spain’s Unique Footballing Soul”
Scottish Cup Final Preview with John Bleasdale: Author, Podcaster, and Passionate Aberdeen Supporter
With the Scottish Cup Final just around the corner, we caught up with John Bleasdale – author of Scotland’s Swedish Adventure and We’re Going to Wembley: Scotland’s Euro 96 Journey, and contributor to the Scottish Football Forums podcast — to get his thoughts on Aberdeen’s season, the Cup Final, and his personal highlights as aContinue reading “Scottish Cup Final Preview with John Bleasdale: Author, Podcaster, and Passionate Aberdeen Supporter”
Scottish Cup Final Preview: Tino from The Celtic Exchange Podcast Talks Celtic Highs, Rodgers’ Return, and Cup Final Hopes
As the 2024/25 Scottish football season draws to an exciting close, we caught up with Tino, host of The Celtic Exchange podcast, to get his thoughts on some of the defining moments of his time following Celtic, Brendan Rodgers’ second spell in charge, and the Hoops’ chances ahead of the upcoming Scottish Cup final. WithContinue reading “Scottish Cup Final Preview: Tino from The Celtic Exchange Podcast Talks Celtic Highs, Rodgers’ Return, and Cup Final Hopes”
Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph
You played for top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and VfB Stuttgart – how did the footballing culture differ between Germany and England during your career? “The English league is harder. Every game I played there, you had to fight until the end – it was unbelievable. I had never seen this before. AtContinue reading “Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph”
Ryan Strachan on Promotion, Leadership And Looking To The Future With Peterhead
Peterhead have just sealed the League Two title and secured promotion to League One under the leadership of co-managers Ryan Strachan and Jordan Brown. I sat down with Ryan Strachan to discuss the pride in the squad’s success, his journey from player to co-manager, and what lies ahead for the club. First of all, congratulationsContinue reading “Ryan Strachan on Promotion, Leadership And Looking To The Future With Peterhead”
Nolberto Solano on Alan Shearer, Sir Bobby Robson, Eddie Howe & Newcastle’s Future
Peruvian winger Nolberto Solano, affectionately known as ‘Nobby’ to Newcastle United fans, was one of the club’s most creative and technically gifted players during the late 1990s and early 2000s. A set-piece specialist with a cultured right foot, Solano became a fan favorite not only for his assists and goals but also for his connectionContinue reading “Nolberto Solano on Alan Shearer, Sir Bobby Robson, Eddie Howe & Newcastle’s Future”
Brendan Rodgers on His Opportunity to Make History and ‘Special’ Callum McGregor
Brendan Rodgers was speaking to myself and other members of the assembled media in the aftermath of Celtic’s emphatic 5–0 victory over St Johnstone at Hampden Park, a result that secured their place in next month’s Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen. The club are potentially two games away from a ninth treble. I think it’llContinue reading “Brendan Rodgers on His Opportunity to Make History and ‘Special’ Callum McGregor”
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