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The Terrace Scottish Football Podcast

Terrace Podcastwww.terracepodcast.net
Long running, twice-weekly Scottish football podcast which prides itself on covering the fortunes and misadventures of teams throughout the SPFL. With content and an attitude you won't find anywhere else, The Terrace is sometimes analytical, sometimes funny, mostly informal and always has a passion for the Scottish game.
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Episodes

A View From The Couch: HAIM, Robbie Williams and Se7en

Craig G Telfer is joined by Joel Sked and Tony Anderson for a round-up of the very best and worst of pop culture. The trio discuss Robbie Williams' recent performance at Murrayfield, the diminishing returns of Race Around the World, and the return of Haim, before reviewing the classic pitch-black thriller Se7en. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 03, 20251 hr 23 min

My life as a Scottish lower-league superstar – with Danny Denholm

Danny Denholm recently announced his retirement from professional football. The winger talks to Craig G Telfer about his decision to hang up the boots, the high points from his career, and his all-time greatest XI team-mates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 20251 hr 12 min

A brief analysis of Liechtenstein 0-4 Scotland

Craig Cairns and Craig G Telfer discuss Scotland's comfortable 4-0 friendly win over Lichtenstein. The pair talk about Lennon Miller's impressive showing, Che Adam's hat-trick, and whether or not we can learn anything against a side placed 205th in the FIFA rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 09, 202532 min

A haphazard analysis of Scotland 1-3 Iceland

Tony Anderson and Craig G Telfer discuss Scotland's miserable home defeat to Iceland in Friday night's friendly match at Hampden. The pair talk about how Scotland botched this must-win encounter, Ciaran Slicker's disastrous debut, and whether or not Steve Clarke is the right man to lead the national team to the World Cup qualifying rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 07, 202551 min

The Terrace End-of-Season Awards 2024/25

Craig G Telfer leads Craig Fowler, Joel Sked and Tony Anderson as they debate the merits of the four nominees for our end-of-season awards for the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 20252 hr 13 min

'What it was like to see my team win the 2025 Scottish Cup final'

We've already covered the match, but we have yet to listen to the perspective of an Aberdeen fan. Until now... Thom Watt joins Craig Fowler to relive one of the best days of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 202530 min

Livingston are back amongst the big time!

Joel Sked and Shaughan McGuigan discuss the second leg of the Premiership play-off final between Livingston and Ross County. The duo examine why Livi were fully deserving of their return to the top-flight, the players who were key in their return and the job David Martindale has done. They don’t forget about County. They look at the Staggies pathetic performance over the two legs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 202540 min

Aberdeen stun Celtic to win 2025 Scottish Cup final

A year after Aberdeen's unforeseen comeback at Hampden, Craig Fowler and Craig Telfer talk through Saturday's stunning result as the Dons get their hands on the oldest trophy in world football for the first time since 1990. They discuss Aberdeen's tactical shift, Celtic's Adam Idah problem, the lack of strength in depth, the impact of Jimmy Thelin's substitutes, why it's a huge result for the Dons going forward and how misfortune has again managed to strike Hibernian. Learn more about your ad ch...

May 25, 202540 min

Ronan Hale and ten other c***s

Joel Sked and Craig G Telfer discuss the first leg of the Premiership play-off final first leg between Livingston and Ross County. The pair examine the Lions' profligacy in front of goal, County's lack of balance, and whether or not the home side will see this as an opportunity missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202538 min

Don't worry Ruari, not a lot of people watch his show

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer unite for a mini-review of the lower-league season and discuss teams, bosses and players who have enjoyed a good season or a bad season. The pair touch on Inverness Caledonian Thistle's resurgence under Scott Kellacher, Dunfermline Athletic's terrible campaign, and Queen of the South's impressive goalkeeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 20251 hr 33 min

The famous Dingwall forcefield

Craig Anderson and Craig Fowler discuss the biggest talking points from the final weekend of the Scottish Premiership season. 0:00 Start 02:15 Dundee sack Tony Docherty 12:30 Ross County finish 11th 25:30 Jack McKenzie incident 34:00 Jim Goodwin's redemption 37:15 Rangers 'goal' controversy 44:30 Hearts red card controversy 49:15 James Forrest's moment 53:15 Scotland squad announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 20251 hr 8 min

In late 2007, Hayes designed and launched her own perfume called "Mwah..."

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer cast their eyes over the three midweek play-off matches. The pair discuss Livingston's win over Partick Thistle, the humdinger between East Fife and Annan Athletic, and Airdrieonians' narrow victory against Cove Rangers. 0:00 Start 10:00 Partick Thistle 0-2 Livingston 25:00 East Fife 3-2 Annan Athletic 39:00 Cove Rangers 1-2 Airdrieonians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 202556 min

No penalty for contact residue

Craig Fowler and Craig Anderson discuss the penultimate weekend of the Scottish Premiership season. 0:00 Start 02:00 St Johnstone 2-1 Ross County 22:30 Hearts 3-0 Motherwell 34:00 Derek McInnes potentially leaving Killie 42:45 Kilmarnock 3-2 Dundee 53:00 Dundee United 0-2 St Mirren 01:02:00 Celtic 3-1 Hibs 01:12:15 Rangers 4-0 Aberdeen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 20251 hr 35 min

I could explode with excrement

Dynamic duo Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer get together to analyse the all five play-off fixtures from Tuesday night. They discuss Ayr United's dull victory over Partick Thistle, how Airdrieonians hammered Stenhousemuir, and the six-goal thriller between Elgin City and Annan Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 08, 20251 hr 9 min

Bonus podcast: Il Calcio della Scozia

Duncan McKay and is joined by Herald journalist Matthew Lindsay to learn all about a special supplement appearing in this Saturday's edition of the Herald Newspaper on how the many Scots are doing in Italian football. They discuss Matthew's recent trip to Italy, where he explored the experiences of players like Scott McTominay and Lewis Ferguson, and the growing admiration for them among Italian fans. The conversation also touches on the cultural aspects of Italian football, including the ultras...

May 07, 202542 min

Dundee’s bed-wetting qualities

Joel Sked and Tony Anderson join forces to discuss, direct and debate the weekend in the Scottish Premiership. From Hibs squad strength to Dundee’s misfortune, Lawrence Shankland to toothless Aberdeen, the Simo Valakari question and the Old Firm game that no one cares about. 0:00 Start 06:30 Hibs 3-1 Dundee United 23:30 Dundee 1-2 Motherwell 40:00 Ross County 1-3 Hearts 01:00:00 St Mirren 1-0 Aberdeen 01:22:30 St Johnstone 0-2 Kilmarnock 01:34:00 Rangers 1-1 Celtic Learn more about your ad choic...

May 05, 20251 hr 52 min

The Bairns are back amongst the big time!

Tony Anderson and Craig G Telfer team up to examine Falkirk's thrilling win over Hamilton Academical last night and their return to the top flight after a 15-year absence. The pair look at the run up to the game, how the Bairns bounced back from an early setback, and how they'll acquit themselves in the Premiership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 03, 20251 hr

We met Michael McIndoe

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer join forces to discuss all the big talking points from the Scottish lower leagues. The pair discuss Falkirk flailing at Partick Thistle, Alloa Athletic's promotion charge, and Peterhead's League 2 title success. They also talk about their evening at Edinburgh City's Player of the Year awards. 0:00 Start 03:00 Edinburgh City’s POTY awards 18:00 Championship title race 49:00 Alloa Athletic 2-1 Montrose 01:09:30 East Fife: League Two Champions 01:22:00 League Tw...

May 01, 20251 hr 49 min

The pregnant men of Tannadice

Craig Fowler and Tony Anderson discuss the weekend's action in the Scottish Premiership as Celtic fans protested as their team won the title, it was the end of the road for Neil Critchley, David Gray rolled the dice and (finally) lost, Tony Watt put in a star showing at Fir Park, Don Cowie elected to go with the least inspiring midfield three ever, and Barry Ferguson deflected the blame on to his players. 0:00 Start 03:40 Dundee United 0-5 Celtic 25:20 Hearts 0-1 Dundee 38:30 Aberdeen 1-0 Hibs 4...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 37 min

The best moments from season 2024/25 that make Scottish football what it is (part three)

Craig Fowler, Shaughan McGuigan and Tony Anderson are back once again to tackle THE LIST – our collection of the mad, daft and downright bonkers moments from Scottish football this season. Go to www.patreon.com/terracepodcast to listen to part 4. TIP: If you are signing up to the Terrace Patreon, it’s best you do so via android or desktop/the Patreon website. The iOS (Apple) Patreon app now charges a 30 per cent fee per month if you sign up through that. Existing subscribers should not be impact...

Apr 25, 202555 min

They told me that you had gone totally insane and that your methods were unsound

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer get together to cast their eyes over the Scottish lower leagues. The pair discuss the tension at the top of the Championship as Livingston cut Falkirk's lead, Hamilton Academical's points deduction, and the race for the League 2 title between Peterhead and East Fife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20251 hr 13 min

A measured analysis of the Scottish Cup semi-finals

Joel Sked joins Craig G Telfer to look back on the weekend's Scottish Cup semi-finals. The pair talk at length about Aberdeen's extra-time victory over Heart of Midlothian, before moving onto Celtic's straightforward thrashing of St Johnstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202551 min

That's my secret way, my secret bible

Fraser Clarke joins Craig G Telfer to take a look at the big games in the Scottish lower leagues. After exploring Dumbarton's potential exit from administration, the pair talk about Livingston's must-win victory over Greenock Morton, Arbroath's title win, and Edinburgh City's promotion aspirations. 0:00 Start 1:30 Dumbarton coming out of administration 13:30 Greenock Morton 1-2 Livingston 33:30 Arbroath: League One champions 48:00 Edinburgh City 2-0 Elgin City Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 15 min

President of the Greg Taylor fan club: Bearsden chapter

Craig Fowler and Craig Anderson discuss the Scottish Premiership weekend, including St Mirren claiming a third consecutive top-six spot, Aberdeen 'bottling' it against Rangers, Hibs continuing to be incredibly impressive, Celtic having a microcosm of their league season in 90 minutes, Saints suffering a significant blow in their survival hopes, and Hearts falling at the final top-six hurdle. 0:00 Start 01:41 St Mirren 3-2 Ross County 15:20 Aberdeen 2-2 Rangers 28:05 Hibs 4-0 Dundee 43:40 Celtic ...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 33 min

The Erotic Awakening of Mrs Doubtfire

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer get together for their patented three-game round-up of lower-league Scottish football. The pair talk about Airdrieonians' unlikely bid for survival, Charlie Mulgrew's doomed three-month spell at Kelty Hearts, and how the first New Zealander to ever score a hat-trick in Scottish football did so from a cumulative distance of four yards. There's also a discussion about the recent shenanigans at Queen's Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 34 min

Run very fast in a straight line and batter the ball

Craig Anderson and Graeme Thewliss chat through the weekend's action in the Scottish Premiership as the three clubs chasing third all win, St Johnstone make things tighter at the bottom with a surprise very over Celtic, there's yet more calamity at Ibrox and a couple of relegation-threatened sides pick up big results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 20251 hr 11 min

Tommy at the start of Trainspotting and Tommy at the midpoint of Trainspotting

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer team up for the first time in four weeks to cast their eyes over the best and worst of Scottish football. The pair review the SPFL Trust Trophy final between Livingston and Queen's Park, discuss another damaging week for Hamilton Academical, examine the race for the League 1 title, and marvel at Martin Rennie's knucklepuck free-kick in Clyde's win at Stranraer. 0:00 Start 03:30 SPFL Trust Trophy final 21:00 Queen’s Park deep dive 37:30 Hamilton Accies misery ...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 28 min

'My name is Tony, and I'm addicted to three-at-the-back'

Craig Fowler and Tony Anderson review the weekend's Scottish Premiership action, including potentially the game of the season at Dens Park, Derek McInnes circling the black hole of punditry, Aberdeen getting their groove back, the importance of Ross Docherty to Dundee United, St Johnstone making life incredibly easy for Hibs, and why Celtic v Hearts is no longer a 'big game'. 0:00 Start 03:00 Dundee 3-4 Rangers 17:30 St Mirren 5-1 Kilmarnock 31:15 Aberdeen 4-1 Motherwell 42:30 Ross County 0-1 Du...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 19 min
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