Official Catchup - Voice of Scottish Non-League Football
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -The Official Catchup is a Scottish Non-League Football podcast hosted by Chris 'Rampant' Pow and Ben Grant covering all the latest news and fixtures.
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#130 - Catchup with the Catchup
November 05, 2023 19:18 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBAfter more than a month off - The Official Catchup is back with all the latest news, views and results from the Lowland League, East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football League. 0:00 Intro 1:43 Lowland League 40:50 East of Scotland Premier 44:00 East of Scotland First Division 46:33 East of Scotland Second Division 48:40 East of Scotland Third Division 51:36 South of Scotland 57:23 West of Scotland Premier 1:18:30 West of Scotland First Division 1:23:06 West of Scot...
#129 - Pitching to the Beeb
September 25, 2023 15:43 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBMore club action this week as the First Round of the Scottish Cup took place plus a preview of University of Stirling v Albion Rovers and reaction to Berwick Rangers recent finance statement. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Penicuik Athletic v Pollok 4:47 Wick Academy v Jeanfield Swifts + Keith v Luncarty 6:52 Turriff United v Sauchie Juniors 9:14 Tranent v Hutchison Vale 10:38 St Andrews United v Auchinleck Talbot 18:47 Musselburgh Athletic v Gretna FC 2008 22:21 Gala Fairydean Rovers v Strathspey Thistle...
#128 - Old Fashioned Scalp
September 20, 2023 01:25 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe second round of the South Challenge Cup took place at the weekend and the lads cover all the latest results and news from around the leagues. #officialcatchup #slfl
#127 - Glad To Get A Win
September 10, 2023 19:50 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week - The Lowland League and the SPFL Trust Trophy. A few derbies and high scoring games in the East of Scotland, a few fixtures in the South of Scotland, and all the latest in the West of Scotland Premier Division. 0:00 Intro 0:53 Lowland League 24:30 SPFL Trust Trophy 29:57 East of Scotland 39:24 South of Scotland 41.12 West of Scotland Premier #officialcatchup #slfl
#126 - It's Just Not Fife
September 04, 2023 19:28 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThe Catchup is back once again delivering all the latest from the Lowland League, plus the Scottish Cup second preliminary round results, as well as the Scottish Junior Cups. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Lowland League Results 1:00 Hearts B v Linlithgow Rose 7:30 Berwick Rangers v Cowdenbeath 10:50 Celtic B v Albion Rovers 13:22 Civil Service Strollers v Bo'ness Utd 16:43 Cumbernauld Colts v Broomhill 18:52 East Stirlingshire v Caledonian Braves 20:38 Gala Fairydean Rovers v University of Stirling 23:24...
#125 - We're Here
August 29, 2023 09:05 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThe lads are finally back to cover all the latest results and news from the Lowland League, the South of Scotland, East of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football Leagues. 0:00 Intro 0:32 Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois (Boxing) 3:46 Lowland League Results 4:25 East Kilbride v Cowdenbeath 6:46 Bo'ness United v Cumbernauld Colts 11:10 Linlithgow Rose v Edinburgh University 14:40 Broomhill v Gala Fairydean Rovers 18:30 Albion Rovers v East Stirlingshire 24:08 Hearts B v Caledonian Braves 28:...
#124 - The Lowland League Territory
July 31, 2023 01:32 - 1 hour - 61 MBBack to cover all the latest action from the Lowland League plus the season has begun in the South of Scotland, East of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football Leagues. 0:00 Intro 1:26 University of Stirling v East Kilbride 6:33 Scholarships 11:41 Broomhill v Caledonian Braves 19:38 Draws 24:23 Catchup Team of the Month 27:53 Tranent v Bo'ness Utd 30:53 Gretna 2008 v Linlithgow Rose 41:40 South of Scotland 47:40 East of Scotland 52:06 West of Scotland #officialcatchup #slfl
2023-24 South, East, & West of Scotland Previews + Lowland League GW 1 Results
July 23, 2023 20:48 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBBen and Chris go through the results of the opening weekend of the Lowland League, plus the Catchup preview of the 2023-24 South of Scotland, East of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football League seasons including transfers, title favourites, and controversy. #officialcatchup #slfl
2023-24 Lowland League Preview
July 19, 2023 21:10 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBBen and Chris discuss the recent changes to SFA licence criteria for the SPFL and the possible challenges for non-league clubs, plus the Catchup preview of the 2023-24 Lowland League season. 0:00 Intro 1:58 SFA licence criteria 14:26 Opening week fixtures 15:10 Challengers 25:35 Relegation Fight 30:10 Up & Down 1:06:00 B Teams 1:07:45 Linlithgow Rose #officialcatchup #slfl
#123 - The League 2 Mattress
April 24, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThe lads are joined by Lowland League chairperson Thomas Brown to discuss the season from a board perspective, B teams, the upcoming Lowland League play-offs and the Conference League. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Lowland League 4:58 East Kilbride 10:32 Cowdenbeath 14:07 East of Scotland 15:53 South of Scotland 17:21 West of Scotland 29:37 Thomas Brown #officialcatchup #slfl
#122 - 99% Done
April 19, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn this week's episode - The Spartans are crowned Lowland League champions for an historic third time, managerial news at Darvel/East Kilbride, fixture problems in the West of Scotland, and all the latest from around non-league in Scotland. 0:00 Intro 0:38 The Spartans 6:19 University of Stirling 10:18 East Kilbride/Darvel 20:33 Open Goal Broomhill 33:38 Dalbeattie Star 38:04 East of Scotland 46:00 South of Scotland 48:10 West of Scotland #officialcatchup #slfl
#121 - The Circus Is Leaving Town
March 26, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBA week is a long time in football with managerial changes all over the board in the Lowland League with changes at Bo'ness United, Cowdenbeath, and East Kilbride. Open Goal announce they will be ending their partnership with Broomhill at the end of the season, plus all your other news and views in non-league. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Lowland League 6:53 Cowdenbeath 13:10 East Kilbride 30:40 Open Goal Broomhill 55:30 East of Scotland 58:03 South of Scotland 1:05:05 West of Scotland #officialcatchup ...
#120 - Shock and Awe
March 20, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBAll your latest news and views from non-league football in Scotland - including shock results all over the board as Edinburgh University pick up a rare 3 points in the Lowland League, Broxburn Athletic thrash a strong Musselburgh Athletic side away from home, and Troon continue their decent form in the West of Scotland by defeating title favourites - Darvel. #officialcatchup #slfl
#119 - Time to Unite
March 12, 2023 16:35 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLatest news on the Pyramid Review for Scottish football and despite the weather causing postponements, there's a few interesting results to cover in the Lowland League, East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football Leagues. 0:00 Intro 0:39 Lowland League 12:12 East of Scotland 18:08 South of Scotland 20:01 West of Scotland 34:27 Pyramid Review #officialcatchup #slfl
#118 - A Gentleman's Agreement
March 08, 2023 07:29 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBBen and Chris cover the latest results from the Lowland League, "the rules" regarding B teams, Open Goal Broomhill, and changes at East Stirlingshire. The South Challenge Cup approaches the latter rounds, as well as throwing up a potential controversy - plus more news from the East, the West of Scotland Football League, and the Alba Cup Final. Scott-Taylor Mackenzie - https://gofund.me/7db9da49 #officialcatchup #slfl
#117 - I've Been Saying It Wrong
February 27, 2023 10:57 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThe lads are back after a few weeks off to get you up-to-date with all the ongoings in Scottish non-league football including the Lowland League, East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football Leagues. Are Camelon the new Syngenta? Changes at Kilwinning Rangers, Darren Miller moves again, and how do you pronounce Beith? 0:00 Intro 2:24 Celtic B v Hearts B 7:54 Tranent Juniors v Dalbeattie Star 12:22 The Spartans v East Stirlingshire 18:14 Gretna 2008 v Civil...
#116 - It's All Gravy
January 29, 2023 21:14 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBBack for another week of Scottish non-league news and views. There's more transfers, big wins, tough losses, and frustrating draws in the Lowland, East of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football Leagues. #officialcatchup #slfl
#115 - The Nature of the League
January 17, 2023 00:52 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBDespite some horrible weather at the weekend, the lads are back to discuss all the latest results from the Lowland League, East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and West of Scotland, plus some big transfer news. #officialcatchup #slfl
#114 - Midseason Review
January 12, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 76 MBThe first episode of 2023 and the lads are back to discuss where clubs are heading into the business end of the season including the Lowland, East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football Leagues. #officialcatchup #slfl
#113 - The Meh Category
December 04, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBWe're approaching the business end of the season in non-league, and this week it's back to league action in the Lowland, East of Scotland, and West of Scotland Football Leagues. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#112 - I'm No a Pie Guy
November 30, 2022 00:14 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBBen and Chris go through the Scottish Cup Third Round games featuring non-league clubs, shock and "shock" results plus West of Scotland, the Alex Jack Cup final and a few managerial changes. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#111 - Have You Got Your Receipt?
November 16, 2022 21:32 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBA rare midweek episode of the Catchup as the lads go through all the latest news from non-league football in Scotland - Stirling Uni go top of the Lowland League? Cami Elliot is back in action for East Kilbride, and Murdie leaves Pollok. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#110 - Fighting the Good Fight
November 06, 2022 20:24 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBA mammoth episode of the Catchup this week as the focus returns to league action in non-league - what's going on at Open Goal Broomhill, East Kilbride, and Gretna 2008? Plus, discussion surrounding fixture scheduling, refereeing standards, the pyramid review. and Glasgow Wellington joining the South of Scotland. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#109 - We Do It Every Week
October 23, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThe lads are back to bring you all the latest news and results from Scottish non-league football. The Scottish Cup Second Round is the main focus this week, which sparks a few segways into the debate over university teams in the pyramid and the mainstream media coverage of the level. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#108 - A Team or Individuals?
October 09, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBSome shock results in Scottish Non-League this weekend as East Stirlingshire and Dalbeattie Star pick up their first wins of the Lowland League campaign, Cowdenbeath defeat leaders East Kilbride at K Park, St Andrews United give Dalkeith Thistle their first loss in the East of Scotland Second Division, and Ben and Chris discuss a horror tackle on Clydebank's Kevin Green. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#107 - We'll be fine this Season
October 02, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBOn this week's Official Catchup podcast, we're back to league action as Caledonian Braves host East Kilbride in the Lowland League, Pollok play Auchinleck Talbot in the West of Scotland Football League, and it's Linlithgow Rose versus Dundonald Bluebell in the East of Scotland. Plus, Open Goal Broomhill, Gretna 2008. and Stirling Uni have all hit form, but what's happening at Kilbirnie Ladeside? https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialC...
#106 - West is Best Part 2
September 20, 2022 06:34 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThe First Round of the Scottish Cup proper, Zander Murray's big announcement, and what's going on at East Kilbride Thistle? It's all on the latest episode of the Catchup. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#105 - It's Nothing to Get Excited About
September 05, 2022 07:46 - 1 hour - 64 MBSome shock results around the Lowland League, East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and West of Scotland this week, plus Scottish Cup replays, and more managerial changes for Ben and Chris to discuss. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#104 - West is Best
August 29, 2022 05:19 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIt's the Preliminary Round of the Scottish Cup, the First Round of the Scottish Junior Cup, and more Lowland League games for Ben and Chris to discuss. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#103 - It's Only The Cup
August 21, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBChris and Ben go through the South Challenge Cup and EOS Qualifying Cup fixtures including some shock results, plus games across the leagues including East Kilbride v Bo'ness United in the Lowland League. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#102 - We're only a few games in
August 15, 2022 06:48 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBBen and Chris are back for another round-up of non-league action from the Lowland League, South of Scotland, East of Scotland, and West of Scotland. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#101 - Six degrees of Separation
August 07, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBBen and Chris are back to discuss all the latest from Scottish non-league football. Big wins on Saturday for Cumbernauld Colts and Gretna 2008 in the Lowland League, while Linlithgow Rose loses out to Musselburgh Athletic in the East of Scotland Premier, and Darvel claims all 3 points away to Auchinleck Talbot in the West of Scotland. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#100 - Tricky Wingers
July 31, 2022 18:27 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBBen and Chris go through the latest round of Lowland League results and discuss the benefits of Friday night games and the appeal of alcohol being available at football grounds It's also the beginning of the new league season in the East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and the West of Scotland Football Leagues. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
The Official Catchup - 2022-2023 Season Preview
July 23, 2022 09:11 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBBen and Chris preview the upcoming 2022-2023 season including the Lowland League, East of Scotland, South of Scotland, and the West of Scotland Football League. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
Lowland League goes to 19
June 08, 2022 06:41 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBBen and Chris are joined by Berwick Rangers director Dave Buglass to discuss the Lowland League's decision to go to a 19-team league by admitting three Colts sides next season. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#99 - Tight, Camera, Reactions
May 03, 2022 22:42 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBBen, Mozza, and Chris discuss Bonnyrigg Rose's pyramid play-off triumph over Highland League Champions Fraserburgh and discuss their upcoming SPFL League Two pyramid play-off game versus Cowdenbeath. There's also Team of the Season chat and everything else going on in Scottish non-league. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#98 - Quotes on Votes
April 06, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBBen and Chris are joined by Lowland League Chairperson Thomas Brown to discuss the recent Lowland League member vote on the extension of guest clubs for a further season and the failure of increased promotion into the league. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#97 - The Vents Are Closed
March 23, 2022 07:11 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBBen and Chris discuss the recent Lowland League member vote on increased promotion into the league and the potential extension of the Colts' sides for a further season. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#96 - The Big Return
March 02, 2022 19:47 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBBen, Chris, and Derek are finally back to talk about all the latest from non-league. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#95 - 'Wee Teams' With Cup Dreams
November 29, 2021 22:28 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBBen and Chris go through the results of the Third Round of the Scottish Cup. Clydebank and Auchinleck Talbot fly the flag for the West of Scotland while East Kilbride saw off Dalbeattie Star. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #ScottishCup
#94 - Up For The Cup - The Sequel
September 21, 2021 09:16 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBBen, Chris, and Derek go through the results of the First Round of the Scottish Cup. It's a big day for Clydebank as they make a return to the competition after more than 20 years, an exciting all-West of Scotland tie between Irvine Meadow XI and Auchinleck Talbot, and a massive cup shock as 10 men Sauchie get past Highland League leaders Fraserburgh. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
SLFL Matchday 10 - Preview & Predictions
August 27, 2021 12:02 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBBen, Mozza, and Chris give their predictions for Matchday 10 in the Lowland League - including Broomhill v Civil Service Strollers, Dalbeattie Star v East Stirlingshire, and The Spartans v Caledonian Braves. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#93 - And On That Bombshell
August 25, 2021 09:48 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThomas Brown of Gala Fairydean Rovers joins Chris, Mozza, and Ben to discuss the SGM meeting and his resignation from the Lowland League board. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#92 - A Bit Of Respect
August 16, 2021 19:42 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBBen and Chris discuss the latest from the Lowland League. East Kilbride pick up their first league win of the season but without manager Stephen Aitken, Bonnyrigg Rose go top, high scores for Celtic and Rangers, and it's heartache for Broomhill in the 2019-20 South Challenge Cup final. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
SLFL Matchday 8 - Preview & Predictions
August 16, 2021 19:41 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBBen and Chris give their predictions for Matchday 8 in the Lowland League - including Civil Service Strollers v Celtic B, Gala Fairydean Rovers v Dalbeattie Star and Bo'ness United v The Spartans. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#91 - Don't You Mean Asterisk?
August 10, 2021 02:39 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBBen, Derek, and Chris are back to go through all the latest from the Lowland League. Dalbeattie Star's 100% record is on the line away to Berwick Rangers, East Kilbride's poor start to the league campaign continues and it's the end of the Ando era at Vale of Leithen. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
SLFL Matchday 7 - Preview & Predictions
August 09, 2021 22:24 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBBen, Derek, and Chris give their predictions for Matchday 7 in the Lowland League - including the Catchup Game of the Week between East Kilbride and Bo'ness United. There's also midweek East of Scotland Qualifying Cup & SPFL Trust Trophy action, and on Sunday - Broomhill v Dunipace in the 2019-20 South Challenge Cup final. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
#90 - The Theme Of The Week
July 27, 2021 00:52 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBBen, Derek, and Chris go through all the action from Matchday 3 in the Lowland League. Rangers B & Dalbeattie Star retain their 100% record, East Kilbride kick off their league campaign against Celtic B, Caledonian Braves win convincingly, and Gala Fairydean Rovers leave it late. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
SLFL Matchday 4 - Preview & Predictions
July 26, 2021 19:58 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBBen, Derek, and Chris give their predictions for Matchday 4 in the Lowland League - including Berwick Rangers v East Stirlingshire, Bonnyrigg Rose v Broomhill, and Dalbeattie Star v Cumbernauld Colts. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL
SLFL Matchday 2 - Preview & Predictions
July 20, 2021 12:31 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBBen, Derek, and Chris give their predictions for Matchday 2 in the Lowland League - including Civil Service Strollers v Edinburgh University, The Spartans v Rangers B, Cumbernauld Colts v Bonnyrigg Rose, and East Kilbride's Premier Sports Cup game against Clyde. https://twitter.com/OfficialCatchup https://www.facebook.com/LowlandLeagueCatchup/ #OfficialCatchup #SLFL