TheTwoPointOne - A Scottish football podcast
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe number one podcast for proper analysis of the Scottish Premiership and Scottish football.
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Talking points from matchday 1 of the Scottish Premiership
August 05, 2020 06:30 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBOn this week's main show Niall, James and Stefan sit down to discuss the most important talking points from the opening weekend of Scottish Premiership football. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Predictions: Who will be in the Scottish Premiership bottom six this season?
July 29, 2020 05:30 - 34 minutes - 47 MBThis week’s episode of TheTwoPointOne podcast is brought to you by 3retro. Click on the link here to head over to their online store for officially licensed retro football shirts, jackets as well as branded retro sportswear. On this week's episode the gang take a look at the teams that may well find themselves in the bottom six of the Scottish Premiership and make some predictions as to who may be pushing for that coveted sixth place and who may find themselves in dead last. See acast.co...
Extra: How are Kilmarnock shaping up ahead of the new season?
July 24, 2020 09:28 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBOn this week's extra podcast Stefan gives Kilmarnock Standard sports editor Lochlin Highet a call to discuss the goings on at Rugby Park. Have the club recovered from Angelo Alessio's time as manager? Is Alex Dyer the man to settle the ship? And who have they actually signed this summer? To listen to the full episode head here and take out a paid subscription. Not only will it help support the work we do but it will also give you access to a whole back catalogue of exclusive interviews and...
Who should be in your Scottish Premiership fantasy football team?
July 22, 2020 05:30 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBOn this week's episode of TheTwoPointOne Niall, Andrew and Stefan run through their fantasy football teams for the forthcoming Scottish Premiership season. You can join our public league by heading over to the app and finding it in the Leagues page or by downloading the app here and using the custom entry code ’THETWOPOINTONE’. This week’s episode of TheTwoPointOne podcast is brought to you by 3retro. Click on the link here to head over to their online store for officially licensed retro f...
Can Motherwell hold on to third place next season?
July 15, 2020 05:30 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this week's show the gang take a look at what's going on at Fir Park this summer and whether Stephen Robinson's Motherwell side look like they're ready to fight off any challengers to their third-place perch in the Scottish Premiership. This week’s episode of TheTwoPointOne podcast is brought to you by 3retro. Click on the link here to head over to their online store for officially licensed retro football shirts, jackets as well as branded retro sportswear. See acast.com/privacy for p...
Extra Podcast: What will the future of Scottish women's football look like?
July 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBOn this week's extra episode of the podcast Kevin Murphy - who is both Hearts' first team manager and head of the club's girls and women's academy - gives his view on the future of Scottish women's football. You can listen to the full episode right here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Where do Celtic need to improve next season?
July 08, 2020 05:30 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week’s episode of TheTwoPointOne podcast is brought to you by 3retro. Click on the link here to head over to their online store for officially licensed retro football shirts, jackets as well as branded retro sportswear. On this week's episode Niall, James and Stefan take a look at Neil Lennon's Celtic squad and try to point out where the reigning Scottish champions need to improve ahead of an all-important season in the Scottish Premiership. If you're a fan of the show and want to s...
Extra Podcast: Growing up under Alex Ferguson - an interview with Billy Stark
July 03, 2020 10:17 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBOn this week's extra podcast Andrew sat down with former St Mirren, Aberdeen and Celtic player Billy Stark to discuss what it was like being a player for Alex Ferguson during his formative years as a manager in the Scottish game. If you'd like to listen to the full epsiode and help support the podcast you can sign up for a paid subscription here. Thanks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Where do Hibs need to improve next season?
July 01, 2020 05:30 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBOn this week's show the gang take a closer, analytical look at Jack Ross' Hibs squad. Where did the Easter Road side thrive in the previous Scottish Premiership season? Where did they go wrong? And which positions do they desperately need to bolster if they want to get back in to the top six? If you're a fan of the show and want to support us please consider taking out a subscription at our Substack page. It works out at around £3.60 per month and you get acess to four newsletters and two p...
Extra podcast: Does the SPFL need a league commissioner?
June 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBOn this week's extra episode Stefan caught up with New York Times best selling author and former Sports Illustrated sports writer Grant Wahl to discuss the role of the league commissioner in American sports and why it may be a style of governance that would better suit Scottish football. If you'd like to listen to the full podcast and don't have a paid subscription then head here to sign up. Thanks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Robbie Neilson is returning to Hearts. Now what?
June 24, 2020 05:30 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBOn this week's flagship podcast Stefan, James and Andrew tackle the surprising news of Robbie Neilson departing Dundee United to become the new Hearts manager. On the show we try to explain why Neilson fancies another season in the Scottish Championship, what tactics he'll bring (back) to Tynecastle and how he'll change the squad that finished bottom of the Scottish Premeirship. If you'd like to listen to more of our extra podcasts and help support what we do please take out a paid subscrip...
Extra: How is Ann Budge handling Hearts' battle with the SPFL?
June 19, 2020 05:30 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBOn this week's extra podcast Stefan spoke to Edinburgh-based sports journalist Anthony Brown to discuss the manner in which Ann Budge has tried to defend Hearts' interests throughout the last two months of drama in Scottish football. If you'd like to listen to more of our extra podcasts and help support what we do please take out a paid subscription right here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Where do Rangers need to improve next season?
June 17, 2020 05:30 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBOn this week's episode Niall, Stefan and James take a look at Steven Gerrard's squad ahead of the new season and try to decipher where the Ibrox club need to improve if they want to stop Celtic winning another Scottish Premiership title. If you like the podcast and would like to support us, please remember to sign up to our new Substack page for our three newsletters every week and a bonus podcast every Friday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An interview with Mark Wotte about colt teams
June 12, 2020 09:16 - 21 minutes - 29 MBOn this week's extra episode Stefan speaks to former Scottish FA performance director Mark Wotte about the success of colt teams in his native Holland and across other parts of Europe as well as his struggles to implement a similar system in Scottish football. We've decided to make this extra podcast available to all listeners so you can have another taster of what's in store if you'd like to subscribe and support our show. You can do that right here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
Are colt teams good for the SPFL and young Scottish players?
June 10, 2020 05:37 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this week's show Niall, Stefan and Andrew run through the proposed introduction of Rangers and Celtic colt teams to the SPFL and get to the bottom of whether or not they would be good for League One and League Two clubs and the youth players they propose to improve. Please remember to sign up to our new Substack page for our three newsletters every week and our bonus podcast on Fridays. Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The return of John McGinn
June 05, 2020 05:30 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBScottish football fans try not to get too excited about the English Premier League but when the top-flight returns on June 17 we'll certainly cast an eye south of the border to see how certain Scottish players are doing. On this week's extra podcast Stefan Bienkowski sits down with Bleacher Report sports journalist Sam Tighe to catalogue the meteoric rise of John McGinn since he left Hibs and made the move to Aston Villa. On the show Sam explains the barriers McGinn had to overcome when he...
How Tommy Wright left St Johnstone in the best possible shape
June 03, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this week's show we leave our debate of the Premiership manager of the year in the rear-view mirror and conveniently steer clear of the current mess unfolding at the SPFL to take a few minutes to just appreciate Tommy Wright's departure from St Johnstone. We first take a look at what made the king of Perth such a good manager and how he has spent the last few years preparing this team for his successor. Our new Substack page Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy...
The three contenders for Scottish Premiership manager of the year
May 26, 2020 12:55 - 45 minutes - 63 MBWith the Scottish football season well and truly finished this week's show offered an opportunity to take a look at the three most impressive managers in the Scottish Premiership over the course of the last campaign. Enjoy! Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did Hearts deserve to get relegated?
May 20, 2020 12:37 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBOn this week's show we're back to the here and now with a look at the SPFL's decision to draw a line under the Scottish Premiership season. Celtic were crowned champions - we'll get to that in another episode - but this week we wanted to take a look at the decision to relegate Hearts. Was Daniel Stendel on the cusp of dragging the Tynecastle side off the bottom of the league and could they have salvaged enough points from their remaining eight games? On this week's show we do our best to a...
The top 25 under 25 in the Scottish Premiership: Part Five
May 11, 2020 09:31 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBOn this week's show we complete our count down of the top 25 players under the age of 25 in the Scottish Premiership. It has been a long (and hopefully enjoyable) run through the best young players in Scottish football and now we have the top five talents in the top flight. Enjoy and be sure to let us know what you think with a review on iTunes. You can also follow the show on Substack, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...
The top 25 under 25 in the Scottish Premiership: Part Four
May 01, 2020 14:25 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBBetter late than never, right? On this week's (belated) show we continue our run through the top 25 players under the age of 25 in the Scottish Premiership. To give every player their fare share of attention we're taking our time with this and today went from No.10 down to No.6 . If you missed last week's show, make sure you go back and catch our run through No.16 to No.11. Enjoy and be sure to let us know what you think with a review on iTunes. You can also follow the show on Substack, Tw...
The top 25 under 25 in the Scottish Premiership: Part Three
April 21, 2020 12:07 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBOn this week's episode the gang continue their run through the top 25 players under the age of 25 in the Scottish Premiership. To give every player their fare share of attention we're taking our time with this and today went from No.15 down to No.11. If you missed last week's show, make sure you go back and catch our run through No.20 to No.16. Enjoy and be sure to let us know what you think with a review on iTunes. You can also follow the show on Substack, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or ...
The top 25 under 25 in the Scottish Premiership: Part Two
April 14, 2020 12:19 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this week's episode the gang continue their run through the top 25 players under the age of 25 in the Scottish Premiership. To give every player their fare share of attention we're taking our time with this and today went from No.20 down to No.16. If you missed last week's show, make sure you go back and catch our run through No.25 to No.21. Enjoy and be sure to let us know what you think with a review on iTunes. You can also follow the show on Substack, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or ...
The top 25 under 25 in the Scottish Premiership: Part One
April 07, 2020 12:54 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this week's episode we kicked off our run down of the top 25 players under the age of 25 in the Scottish Premiership. Says who? Says us. To give every player their fare share of attention we're taking our time with this and in part one we run through No.25 to No.21. Enjoy and be sure to let us know what you think with a review on iTunes. You can also follow the show on Substack, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why didn't Hibs' golden generation challenge Celtic and Rangers?
March 31, 2020 12:41 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBOn this week's podcast we once again look back at some of the best teams outside of Glasgow from the last 20-30 years of Scottish football and see whether they had the capacity to really challenge the status quo and beat Celtic and Rangers to domestic titles. This time around we're looking at that golden generation of Hibs players that came through about 15 years ago - Kevin Thomson, Scott Brown, Derek Riordan, etc. - and whether they could have won an league trophy. As ever, if you enjo...
What would restructuring the SPFL look like?
March 24, 2020 16:50 - 53 minutes - 99.5 MBOn this week's show Stefan and James are joined by special guest Andrew Southwick to discuss the rumours of league reconstruction. Would an expanded top flight be best? Is there a way to work around the broadcaster demands for four Old Firm derbies per season? And what would work best for the smaller clubs throughout the SPFL? All of this and more discussed on this week's show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did Derek McInnes' Aberdeen ever have the capacity to catch Celtic?
March 18, 2020 15:13 - 39 minutes - 73.3 MBOn this week's show Niall and Stefan sat down with sports journalist Andrew Southwick to look back at Derek McInnes' time at Aberdeen and whether or not the Pittodrie club had the players and resources to ever beat Celtic to a Scottish Premiership title or domestic silverware. We'd love to do more episodes like this on other Scottish Premiership sides that could could'a, should'a and perhaps would'a challenged Celtic and Rangers' strangehold on Scottish football if simple economics hadn't ...
Reaction: The Billy Gilmour question
March 12, 2020 05:30 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBThe entire nation seems to be talking about Billy Gilmour and his recent omission from the senior Scotland team. On this week's reaction podcast Niall, James and Stefan run through Gilmour's form for Chelsea, whether or not he should be in Steve Clarke's squad and why keeping him in the U21 squad may be the correct decision right now. If you enjoy the podcast then please leave us a lovely review on iTunes and if you're looking for a little more content from us you can always follow everyth...
Can Hearts escape relegation?
March 09, 2020 11:55 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBOn this week's show Niall, James and Stefan take a look at Hearts' 1-1 draw with Motherwell and whether Daniel Stendel's side have shown enough over the last few months to suggest they can pull themselves off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership table. We preview Wednesday's clash against St Mirren, consider the form of the other relegation contenders and then make some predictions. As ever, if you enjoy the show then please show us your support by leaving a kind review on iTunes and by ...
Are Hibs improving under Jack Ross?
March 04, 2020 11:56 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MBOff the back of a bitter 3-1 defeat to Hearts in the Edinburgh derby the gang take a look at how well Hibs have done since Jack Ross took over at Easter Road in November. Has the former St Mirren manager built on what he inherited from Paul Heckingbottom and - crucially - are they doing better than their cross-city rivals? If you enjoy the podcast then please leave us a lovely review on iTunes and if you're looking for a little more content from us you can always follow everything we say a...
St Johnstone are BACK
February 25, 2020 12:18 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBOn this week's show Niall, James and Stefan take a look at St Johnstone's 2-2 draw with Rangers and how Tommy Wright has once again dug the Perth side out from the ashes of a poor run of form to get them flying in the Scottish Premiership. Is Ali McCann the best young midfielder in the league right now? Why is Stevie May back to his best? And are the club on a steady, financial footing? All this and more discussed on today's show. Remember, if you like the show then please give us a kind...
Reaction: Celtic held by Copenhagen // Rangers fight back against Braga
February 24, 2020 23:23 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBOn our FIRST reaction podcast the gang took an immediate look at Celtic's 1-1 draw in Copenhagen and Rangers' remarkable 3-2 victory over Braga in the Europa League. Who underperformed for Celtic? Did Steven Gerrard get his tactics wrong? Was Neil Lennon forced in to a 4-2-3-1? Is Ianis Hagi the new king of Ibrox? All this and more answerd on today's podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Have Rangers already thrown away the Scottish Premiership title?
February 16, 2020 18:14 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBOn this week's show Niall and Stefan take a look at the 10-point gap between Rangers and Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership table and whether the title race is now over. Has something gone seriously wrong with Steven Gerrard's team? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How Motherwell became the best run club in the Scottish Premiership
February 11, 2020 14:04 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOff the back of the club clearing all external debt, the podcast takes a look at Motherwell. Is the buzz around the Fir Park club just a hipster bubble or are they genuinely out-performing their rivals and offering an ideal future for Scottish football? This week we find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Livingston are one of the best teams in the Scottish Premiership this season
February 04, 2020 12:27 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn this week's show Niall, James and Stefan take a look at Livingston's superb season in the Scottish Premiership and why Gary Holt's squad deserve so much credit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hearts are now good and Aberdeen are now bad. Why?
January 28, 2020 12:21 - 33 minutes - 31 MBOn this week's show Niall and Stefan take a look at Hearts' superb 2-1 victory over Rangers and how Daniel Stendel has begun to turn things around at Tynecastle. Then the duo have a look at Aberdeen's poor run of form and try to explain why this season just hasn't worked out for the Pittodrie side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Which Premiership club is making the most of the January transfer window?
January 21, 2020 15:53 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBWe're back! And in our first show of the new year Stefan and James run through the biggest deals in the January transfer window so far and where we expect more business to be done before deadline day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why have Kilmarnock just sacked Angelo Alessio?
December 18, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn the FINAL episode of 2019 the gang take a look at why Kilmarnock chose to relieve Angelo Alessio of his duties, whether it was the right decision and who the Ayrshire club should look to as a worthy replacement. As ever, we always appreciate feedback through the ratings section on iTunes and would just like to thank everyone who has listened and supported the podcast in 2019. We'll be back on January 8. Enjoy your Christmas and have a happy new year! See acast.com/privacy for priva...
League Cup final review // Daniel Stendel preview
December 11, 2019 18:31 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this week's show the gang take a look back on a dramatic Scottish League Cup final and then take an even closer look at Daniel Stendel's arrival and what he needs to fix at Hearts to get them back up the Scottish Premiership table.
League Cup final review // Daniel Stendel preview
December 11, 2019 18:31 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this week's show the gang take a look back on a dramatic Scottish League Cup final and then take an even closer look at Daniel Stendel's arrival and what he needs to fix at Hearts to get them back up the Scottish Premiership table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Where the 2019 League Cup final between Rangers and Celtic will be won and lost
December 05, 2019 17:19 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBNiall, Stefan and James discuss Sunday's League Cup final between the Old Firm. We take a look at the key battles as well as the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
End of an era: What does the future hold for Aberdeen?
November 27, 2019 16:03 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this week's episode, Niall and James discuss the latest developments at Aberdeen. Stewart Milne is on his way out, Dave Cormack is on his way in and an exciting new partnership has been struck up between the club and MLS' Atlanta United. So, what does the future hold for Aberdeen? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Why is the Scotland national team... falling apart?
November 13, 2019 16:22 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIt seems as though Steve Clarke is struggling to find 11 Scottish men to play football for his natioal team. What is going on? On this week's show Niall and James take a look.
Why is the Scotland national team... falling apart?
November 13, 2019 16:22 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIt seems as though Steve Clarke is struggling to find 11 Scottish men to play football for his natioal team. What is going on? On this week's show Niall and James take a look. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How can new managers fix Hearts and Hibs?
November 05, 2019 18:06 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHearts and Hibernian have sacked their managers. We aleady know this. But what we don't know is what the next managers need to do to get them back up the Scottish Premiership table. This week Niall and Stefan looked at exactly that. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are Dundee United going to win this season’s Scottish Championship?
October 28, 2019 18:41 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this week’s show the gang take a look at the Scottish Championship and whether Dundee United have it in them to maintain their title-challenging start to the season. And if they don’t, who does? Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How has Angelo Alessio turned things around at Kilmarnock?
October 21, 2019 14:42 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAngelo Alessio had a tought start to life in Ayshire but his Kilmarnock side have now lost just one of their last seven Scottish Premiership games. Has the Italian coach finally clicked in to gear at Rugby Park and if so how has he done it? Stefan Bienkowski and James Cairney take a look. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can Rangers win this season's Scottish Premiership?
October 14, 2019 16:35 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe international break is done and the gang turn their attention back towards a Scottish Premiership that currently has Rangers sitting pretty in first place. On this week's podcast we take a look at how well Steven Gerrard's side have done so far this season and whether they have what it takes to win the league in May. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How far can Motherwell go this season?
October 08, 2019 19:59 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this week's episode, Niall and James cast their eyes over Motherwell's excellent start to the season. Which players have been their key performers? How did Stephen Robinson's side become the third-best in the country? And is qualifying for European football a realistic goal? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The annual Aberdeen and Derek McInnes debate
September 30, 2019 16:22 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this week's show Niall Murray, James Cairney and Stefan Bienkowski have a ponder over Aberdeen's recent spanking off Rangers and wonder where the club is going under Derek McInnes. Are they going forwards or backwards? Let's take a look. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.