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Join our team and a host of guests for the latest news and views from around Scottish football.

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Ahead of Rangers’ Europa League final against Eintracht Frankfurt, Sky Sports reporter Luke Shanley exclusively speaks to former Rangers striker Kris Boyd in Seville before hearing from captain James Tavernier, midfielder John Lundstram and ex-manager and Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers: Europa League final special with Kris Boyd, James Tavernier, John Lundstram & Graeme Souness

Kris Boyd and Andy Walker have named their Scottish Premiership XI at the halfway stage of the 2021/22 season.

Scottish Premiership team of the season so far

Scotland boss Steve Clarke reflects on the Euros, looks ahead to the World Cup play-offs, discusses his highlights from 2021 and more...

Steve Clarke reflects on 2021 & insists best is yet to come for Scotland

Jim Jefferies, John Hughes, John Robertson & Mixu Paatelainen share their memories from playing & managing in the Edinburgh Derby with Luke Shanley. Watch Hearts vs Hibernian on Sunday live on Sky Sports.

A special Edinburgh derby preview

A special interview as Luke Shanley meets Scotland women's head coach Pedro Martinez Losa to discuss his style of management, career, targets with Scotland and lots more.

Exclusive: Meet Scotland women's boss Pedro Martínez Losa

Kris Boyd and James McFadden join Gordon Duncan to look ahead to the new Scottish Premiership season with every team analysed ahead of the big kick-off. Transfers are also on the agenda too with the futures of Alfredo Morelos, Odsonne Edouard, Jamie McGrath, Lewis Ferguson and others debated plus lots more.

Scottish Premiership 2021/22 preview

We countdown to the new Scottish Premiership season with supporters from all 12 top-flight clubs. Transfers, targets and derbies are on the agenda plus lots more! Rangers and Livingston get us underway before we talk St Mirren and Dundee (11:30), St Johnstone and Ross County (21:45), Hearts and Celtic (30:45), Aberdeen and Dundee United (40:30) then Hibernian and Motherwell (50:25).

Scottish Premiership preview: The fans' view

The full news conference as Celtic's new manager Ange Postecoglou faced the media for the first time and discussed several topics including his philosophy, transfers, backroom staff, challenging in the league and Europe plus rebuilding the squad.

Ange Postecoglou's first Celtic media conference

The full exclusive interview with Scott Brown as he reflects on a 14-year career at Celtic, reveals why he turned down moves to Premier League clubs Tottenham and Newcastle, discusses his battle with Joey Barton, looks ahead to life at Aberdeen, opens up on why he had to quit playing for Scotland and much more!

Exclusive: Scott Brown on Celtic career, turning down Spurs, battle with Barton & more

As another dramatic Scottish Premiership season draws to a close, Kris Boyd and Andy Walker have named their Scottish Premiership XI for the 2020/21 season but do you agree?

Boyd and Walker's Scottish Premiership team of the season

Kris Boyd, Andy Walker & Ian Crocker look ahead to the Scottish Cup fourth round ties including Sunday's Old Firm at Ibrox and analyse what is on Stephen Glass' in-tray at Aberdeen as he prepares for his first match in charge of the Dons against Livingston. Plus, after Hearts sealed promotion back to the Premiership, Walker & Boyd discuss what next for the Tynecastle side and the pressure facing Robbie Neilson.

Rangers vs Celtic preview; Glass' in-tray at Aberdeen; Do Hearts need to rebuild?

Kilmarnock's Rory McKenzie is our special guest as he discusses if his team can avoid relegation from the Premiership this season and reveals some hilarious stories about Kyle Lafferty! Plus Kris Boyd discusses Celtic's search for a new manager, if Rangers can go unbeaten in the league and looks ahead to all the games this weekend.

Why Celtic need a new manager ASAP; Rory McKenzie exclusive on Kilmarnock's battle to stay up

Will Robbie Neilson remain at Hearts after mounting pressure from fans? Rangers defender Nicola Docherty reveals what it is like being at the club and the message from Steven Gerrard to the women's squad as the SWPL season resumes. Celtic are on the agenda as they begin the defence of their Scottish Cup title. Plus, could Scotland's Kieran Tierney leave Arsenal for one of Europe's elite clubs?

Will Neilson stay at Hearts?; Docherty on being at Rangers; Scottish Cup preview

The last man to score for Scotland at a major finals, Craig Burley, joins us to look back on his career which included spells at Chelsea and Celtic. He also talks to us about his old team-mate and now Scotland boss Steve Clarke, Rangers' title win, Scott Brown's potential move to Aberdeen and reveals some hilarious stories from his career!

Scotland special: Craig Burley interview

After Rangers drew 1-1 at Slavia Prague we assess their chances of reaching the quarter-finals and discuss if Allan McGregor is one of the best goalkeepers in the country following his incredible save in the first-leg. Plus, WWE star and Rangers fan Drew McIntyre talks about the Premiership title win.We also look at what's next for Aberdeen as they search for a new manager following Derek McInnes' departure.

Will Rangers reach UEL quarter-finals? Is McGregor one of the best in Britain? What next for Aberdeen?

Former Rangers chairman Dave King opens up about Sunday's title win, how he appointed manager Steven Gerrard, his conversations with the ex-Liverpool captain and why he is 'certain' Gerrard will stay at Ibrox. King then opens up about his takeover of the club, the journey over the past six years and why he wants Celtic to bounce back from their disappointing season.

Rangers title win: Dave King exclusive interview

Former Rangers legend Derek Johnstone reveals how ex-manager Walter Smith has helped Steven Gerrard as Rangers close in on the title and analyses if he’ll stay at Ibrox. Cove Rangers boss Paul Hartley reacts to the news League One and Two teams are returning to action plus discusses why he wants Eddie Howe to take over at his old club Celtic.

How Walter Smith helped Gerrard at Rangers; Is Howe right man for Celtic?; League 1 & 2 to return

Kris Boyd, Andy Walker, Paul Lambert and Scott McDonald discuss who should replace Neil Lennon at Celtic and the rebuild job incoming CEO Dominic McKay faces. St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson and Livingston manager David Martindale join the guys ahead of Sunday’s League Cup final. Plus Alfredo Morelos and Joe Aribo are praised as Rangers sealed their spot in the Europa League last-16.

Who replaces Lennon at Celtic?; Scottish League Cup Final preview; Gerrard’s Rangers impress in Europe

Kris Boyd and Andy Walker discuss how far Rangers could go in the Europa League while Dirk Kuyt reveals the man management skills helping Steven Gerrard reach the top. David Turnbull is labelled the key for Celtic’s squad rebuild. Is time up at Aberdeen for manager Derek McInnes? And Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan opens up about being diagnosed with a heart condition that almost forced him to retire.

How far can Rangers go in Europe? Is Turnbull key for Celtic? Will McInnes leave Aberdeen?

Kris Boyd discusses if Rangers will face late pressure from Celtic in the title race while Andy Walker examines who could leave Parkhead in the summer. The race for the top six is also on the agenda while former St Johnstone, Chelsea & Leeds United defender Michael Duberry joins the team to reflect on his career, spell in Perth and what the future holds for his old boss Derek McInnes after the Aberdeen manager was handed a vote of confidence at Pittodrie.

Rangers title pressure?; Celtic exit for Ajeti, Edouard & Griffiths?; McInnes’ Aberdeen future analysed & who will win the top six race?

Ex-Rangers reserve coach Peter Lovenkrands reveals how Steven Gerrard operates behind the scenes at Ibrox and the changes he's made at the club. Andy Walker and Kris Boyd also look at the battle for third ahead of Hibernian vs Aberdeen plus the battle to beat the drop with Kilmarnock 'in real trouble' according to Boyd.

Gerrard's Ibrox impact revealed; the battle for third and safety; plus could Rangers win the title at Celtic?

John Hartson reveals he held talks with Celtic over joining Neil Lennon’s coaching setup. The panel also discuss Celtic’s transfer business. Should Rangers cash in on Alfredo Morelos? Will key stars leave Aberdeen and Hibs before deadline day? Plus the pundits discuss David Martindale’s impressive performance at Livingston.

Hartson reveals Celtic talks; Should Rangers cash in on Morelos?; Plus which clubs face a battle to keep key stars ahead of deadline day

Celtic’s winless run, David Martindale’s outstanding start at Livingston, why the signs are good for Steven Gerrard, plus promising signs for Motherwell are among the topics up for discussion with Ian Crocker, Kris Boyd & Andy Walker. Also what clubs could do transfer business before deadline day and we put your questions to the panel.

Celtic drop more points; Transfer News, Gerrard in line for big praise and your questions answered.

Unsurprisingly Celtic are top of the agenda for this week’s offering from Ian Crocker, Kris Boyd & Andy Walker, as the fall-out continues from their Dubai trip. We hear from Lewis Stevenson after his 500th appearance for Hibs and the panel discuss Rangers’ win at Pittodrie as well as Lawrence Shankland’s wonderstrike. They also chat about Motherwell’s appointment of Graham Alexander, Livingston’s winning run and a round-up of the rest of the Premiership teams before the weekly predictions.NB: This podcast was recorded prior to Peter Lawwell's apology on Celtic TV.

Celtic Dubai fall-out, Rangers win at Pittodrie & Lawrence Shankland’s wonderstrike

Ian Crocker hosts Kris Boyd & Andy Walker as they dissect Rangers' 1-0 win against Celtic and analyse what it means for both of their seasons. The panel look at Motherwell’s derby defeat to Hamilton and discuss who might fill the managerial vacancy at Fir Park, before praising David Martindale’s impressive start as Livingston manager.

Old Firm analysis, Motherwell & Martindale

Ian Crocker hosts Kris Boyd & Andy Walker as they get some breaking news during the podcast recording as Stephen Robinson resigned from his position at Motherwell on Thursday morning. Wednesday night’s results are discussed in detail- including big wins for Ross County & Kilmarnock. In Part 2 Maurice Malpas, Paul Hegarty & Hamish McAlpine pay tribute to iconic Dundee Utd manager Jim McLean, and Andy tells the story of almost signing for him in the late 80s. The panel then preview Saturday’s Old Firm showdown followed by their weekly predictions.

Robinson resigns, Jim McLean memories, Wednesday night games and Old Firm preview

Ian Crocker, Kris Boyd & Andy Walker look at Wednesday’s results in detail ahead of another full card of Premiership fixtures this weekend. There’s praise for Rangers striker Kemar Roofe, David Turnbull’s run in the Celtic team is discussed as well as a look at the job John Hughes has at bottom-side Ross County. The trio then look back at Celtic’s Scottish Cup final win and reflect on their astonishing quadruple treble achievement.

Christmas Eve Podcast

Ian Crocker hosts Kris Boyd & Andy Walker as they discuss James Tavernier’s incredible free-kick, which gets them talking about whether a GK needs a wall when the ball is that far out. All the weekend’s results are discussed in detail before they preview the 2020 Scottish Cup final and give their weekly predictions.

Unbeaten Rangers march on at Dundee Utd while Celtic boost Lennon with Killie win

Ian Crocker hosts the weekly Scottish football catch-up with Andy Walker and Kris Boyd, and it’s fair to say Boydy is revelling in Rangers dominance so far this season. Andy recalls his time at Celtic when club legend Billy McNeill was sacked as manager, and talks about the similarities with Neil Lennon’s situation now. All the weekend’s results are analysed along with a look at Scotland’s World Cup qualifying group, as well as the weekly predictions.

Rangers dominance puts Lennon in spotlight

It’s no surprise Celtic & Neil Lennon’s position is the big talking point this week for Ian Crocker, Andy Walker & Kris Boyd. They discuss the Celtic fan reaction since Sunday’s League Cup exit and where the responsibility lies for their slump in form. Other topics include the weekend’s notable League Cup results, Gary Holt’s resignation from Livingston and Leeann Dempster’s imminent departure from Hibs. Then Boydy makes some bold picks in the Premiership as he tries to make up the gap in the predictions league behind Ian and Andy.

Who is responsible for Celtics's slump in form?

Ian Crocker is once again joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to go through the week’s talking points in Scottish football. The trio look at what’s behind Rangers’ league form, the mounting pressure on Neil Lennon and strong post-match interviews from Stuart Kettlewell & Gary Holt. Predictions come from the League Cup this weekend after discussing the fallout from the Scotland U21s coronavirus outbreak and the good news of some fans getting back into grounds in Scotland.

Ruthless Rangers playing like Champions, pressure mounting for Lennon

Guest host Luke Shanley was joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss an historic week for the National team as they qualified for their first major tournament since France ’98. We review how Scotland made it to the Euros, how the squad can develop before then and how much their success means to the country. The Scottish Premiership returns with a bang this weekend as the top 4 face each other, we preview those matches and make our predictions.

Yes Sir, we can boogie to the Euros.

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to look ahead to Scotland’s big match against Serbia, both Walker and Boyd pick their starting XI for the match and discuss what qualification to a first major tournament since 1998 would mean. Plus, they look back at the weekend’s action in the Scottish Premiership where Rangers put eight past Hamilton and Celtic got their first win since early October.

Will Scotland make it to Euro 2020?

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss a number of topics including Rangers' weekend performance which saw them take a 9 point lead at the top of the table, Dundee United’s wage cuts proposals and they react to the news that Leigh Griffiths has been recalled to the Scotland squad to face Serbia in their Euro Qualifier play-off.

Rangers nine clear at the top, Dundee Utd's wage cut proposals and Griffiths back in the Scotland fold

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to review the weekend games including the incredible 3-3 draw between Aberdeen and Celtic. They discuss Jermain Defoe's 300th career goal in Rangers' 2-0 win over Livingston and they preview this weekend's Scottish cup semi-finals.

Celtic's struggles, Defoe 300 up and Scottish Cup semi-final previews

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss Rangers’ win over Celtic at Celtic Park and how Celtic have a real challenge on their hands to retain their title, Neil Lennon’s leaked team sheet and whether teams should forfeit points if they are unable to fulfil fixtures.

Rangers win the Old Firm, leaked team sheets and unfulfilling fixtures

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss Scotland’s performance during the international break, they also take a look ahead to the first Old Firm game of the season, and make their weekend predictions!

A great week for Scotland, Celtic v Rangers preview and Old Firm memories.

Ian Crocker is joined by Kris Boyd and Andy Walker to discuss the late business in the transfer window and how teams have fared in the window overall. They also discuss the 5 substitutes rule favouring Celtic & Rangers and the SPFL’s overall response to COVID.

Transfer window review; 5 substitute rule and dealing with Covid

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss the last week of the transfer window, the Scotland squad announcement and their predictions for the weekend games.

Ruthless wins for the Old Firm and who will be making moves ahead of deadline day

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss the action at the weekend, including Rangers' record-breaking clean-sheet streak coming to an end at Hibs, they also look at the potential impact on clubs after the news that fans are unlikely to return to Scottish sports grounds in the near future, plus they make their predictions for this weekend’s matches.

Rangers shutout streak ends at Hibs and return of Scottish fans to be postponed

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss the action at the weekend, including Rangers record-breaking defensive run, the future of Anthony Stokes after the striker’s brief stay at Livingston, plus there’s predictions for this weekend’s matches.

Rangers’ record-breaking run and where does Anthony Stokes go now?

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker, Kris Boyd and special guest James McFadden to look back at Scotland's start to the UEFA Nations League campaign which saw them top their group despite an unconvincing win over a makeshift Czech Republic side and a draw at home to Israel.

Scotland top Nations League group despite unconvincing performances

Ian Crocker is joined by Kris Boyd and Andy Walker assess the Scottish Premiership after the first month and who has been the stand-out performers. They also look ahead to Scotland's games against Israel and Czech Republic in Group B2 in the UEFA Nations League.

Rangers lead SPFL after first month, will Edouard stay and Scotland's Nations League hopes

Ian Crocker is joined by Kris Boyd and Andy Walker to discuss Hibernian’s strong start to the season, the ongoing Alfredo Morelos transfer saga and reaction to Steve Clarke’s latest Scotland squad as they prepare for the start of the UEFA Nations League.

Hibs' strong start to the season, Morelos transfer saga rumbles on and Steve Clarke's latest Scotland squad

Ian Crocker is joined by Kris Boyd and Andy Walker to discuss Rangers' 0-0 draw with Livingston; Scotland's undervalued players in the transfer market and gave their predictions for this week's upcoming games.

Small blip for Rangers at Livingston or big points dropped in title race?

Ian Crocker is joined by Kris Boyd and Andy Walker to discuss the Celtic coronavirus incident in depth, as well as looking ahead to this weekend's action, and all the talking points from across the league.

Scotland's shambolic start to the season

Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to discuss the opening round of matches in the Scottish Premiership. Also up for discussion is Odsonne Edouard’s opening day hat-trick and whether he’ll still be at Celtic when the transfer window closes (01:07). The guys also discuss Rangers’ transfer business and whether the signings of Kemar Roofe and Cedric Itten spell the end for Alfredo Morelos (09:09). The guys also look ahead to the next round of Scottish Premiership matches (24:42), and answer your Twitter questions (39:15).

Celtic pick up where they left off

In the first episode of the Sky Sports Scottish football podcast Ian Crocker is joined by Andy Walker and Kris Boyd to look ahead to the start of the Scottish Premiership, they discuss each team's chances this season and make their predictions for the first round of matches.

Scottish Premiership 2020/21 season preview

The Sky Sports Scottish Football podcast launches soon, Ian Crocker tells you what to expect...