Improving Scottish Football
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9 Simple Changes that could make Scottish Football MUCH better
9 Simple Changes that could make Scottish Football MUCH better
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Bold conversations shaping the future of the game.
Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, youth development, and fan experience.
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- 9 Simple Changes that could make Scottish Football MUCH better · 42 minSometimes simple is best! On today’s show, host Kieran is joined by football commentator Gordi McColm and football writer Richard Cobb to discuss their quick fixes for Scottish…
- The Top 5 Things That Need To Change In Scottish Football · 1 h 13 minImproving Scottish Football is BACK! - and we've moved into a shiny new studio. Kieran and the panel give their takes on key issues they believe is holding back Scottish Football…
- Who Will Be Scotland's Next Manager? This Is a Crossroads Moment · 27 minSteve Clarke's time as Scotland manager has come to an end following the 2026 World Cup. In this episode of Improving Scottish Football, Kieran Hennigan explores the leading…
- Scotland's World Cup Dream: The Definitive Preview · 37 minFormer Scotland international Mikey Devlin, and coach and analyst John Walker join Kieran for the ultimate World Cup preview show. Come on Scotland! This episode is proudly…
- The 'Dangerous' £25 Ticket Cap Debate + End the 3PM Blackout? (With CEO of St Johnstone) · 29 minSt Johnstone CEO Fran Smith joins Kieran for a great conversation at McDiarmid Park: What should the new TV deal look like? Should the 3pm blackout be scrapped? Is the proposed…
- Inside Motherwell's Academy, with David Clarkson · 30 minAcademy Director David Clarkson sits down with Kieran for a chat at Fir Park. They discuss the impact that Jens Berthel Askou has had on the academy, and whether the introduction…
- Every Club for Themselves: How Self-Interest Holds Scottish Football Back (with Falkirk's CEO) · 40 minFalkirk CEO Jamie Swinney joins Kieran for a great conversation at the Falkirk Stadium: - How do we break the cycle of self-preservation? - Is there a fairer way to distribute…
- Scott Brown: We Need A Rule To Get Young Scots Playing · 25 minScott Brown and Graeme Mathie of Ayr United join Kieran: - Should clubs be mandated to play young players? - Is the cooperation agreement working? - What are the ambitions for…
- The Decline of Scottish Football? European Failure Laid Bare (Emergency Podcast!) · 36 minEmergency Podcast: The Decline of Scottish Football | European Failure Laid BareScottish football’s latest European collapse is here — and it’s time to stop pretending…
- Croatia cracked the footballing code! These are the key lessons for Scotland! · 19 min- 75% of the players in their league are home grown! - Youth football is much more competitive than in Scotland - Kids play multi-sports – not just football! 🌳 Link to all our…
- The fans have spoken! Here’s what matters most to Scottish football supporters · 18 min- “Scrap the two-legged play-offs" - “It's time to re-think the alcohol ban" - “Hardly anyone wants a 12-team league" 🌳 Link to all our socials…
- Innovation is essential! We need to think like the Dutch and be a destination for young talent (Special mini-episode with Rory Hamilton) · 16 min- We need to study what the Dutch are doing so well - Innovation is key - otherwise Scottish football will move backwards. - We should be the place where every young British…
- My greatest regret! Talent is being missed, and the ambition is too small! (Special mini-episode with Henry McLeish) · 14 min- “Our footballing ambition is too small!” - “We need regional academies everywhere from Stranraer to Orkney!" - “My greatest regret from the McLeish report” 🌳 Link to all our…
- What's going on with Scotland's Under-21s? · 41 min- Why is nobody talking about the Under-21s? - What are the pros and cons of young Scots moving to English academies? - How do we entice dual nationals to declare for Scotland?…
- The Right to Dream philosophy – A blueprint for Scottish football? · 49 min- What makes 'Right to Dream' so successful? - How does Belgian football constantly punch above its weight? - Why is Belgium moving to an 18-team league? 🌳 Link to all our…
- Scottish vs. Foreign Managers: A Crisis or a New Era? · 50 minKieran is joined by former Professional Player Jamie Mitchell and coach and analyst John Walker to discuss what’s happened to Scottish managers. There are fewer Scottish managers…
- Academy to First Team: Why the Gap Still Exists & How to Fix It · 42 minKieran is joined by Keith Lasley, Chief Operating Officer at St Mirren. They discuss: - What are the key signs of a modern, progressive club? - How important is a club strategy…
- The 3 things that elite young players have in common · 35 minKieran is joined by Uefa A License holder Blair Munn, who's worked with some of Scotland's top talent, including Lennon Miller and Gabe Forsyth. They discuss: - Are we entering…
- Should it be this tough to get out of the Scottish Championship? · 48 minKieran is joined by Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney and coach and analyst John Walker to delve into the Scottish Championship. They discuss: - How has Falkirk gone from a mid-table…
- The top 10 Scottish prospects to watch out for in 2025 · 59 minBen Doak, Lennon Miller, Max Johnston, James Wilson, Gabe Forsyth… the list goes on. There are many fantastic young Scottish players breaking through in the SPFL and abroad. But…
