Open Goal - Football Show

Si Ferry Meets... Michael O’Neill - Newcastle, Dundee United, Hibs, Northern Ireland & Euro 2016

It’s another treat for us this week as Si Ferry speaks to Northern Ireland Manager, Michael O’Neill about his career as a player and how he rose through the ranks in management from part-time Brechin City to joining the top table of International football at the Euros in 2016.

A really funny and genuine insight into the life and career of Now one of the top international managers in the game which you’re sure to enjoy!

Si Ferry Meets... Stiliyan Petrov - Life and Times at Celtic, Seville, Larsson, Winning Team Spirit

This week we are joined by former Celtic midfield dynamo, Stiliyan Petrov as he talks Si through his life at the club, from struggling early doors with a £6k phone bill he couldn’t pay off to becoming the heartbeat of a Celtic side that would go onto win numerous silverware and reach the Final of the UEFA Cup!

Stan is fantastically reflective on his career as he provides many humorous insights into the characters and managers he played with who drove the club to such success during his time there.

The Bulgarian also poignantly touches on his battle with illness a few years ago and the new found appreciation of life which he enjoys and how he uses his time to help raise awareness and funds for vital research in aiding those with the same illness in which he suffered.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground w/ Peter McDonald

This week the lads are joined by former St Johnstone striker Peter McDonald as they discuss the current controversial characters in Scottish Football, Mourinho meltdown and the Scotlands squad!

Si Ferry Meets... Chic Charnley - Possil, John Lambie, Thistle, Samurai Swords and Hibs

Si Ferry meets one of Scottish football’s most well-known characters, the ‘loveable mad man’ himself, Chic Charnley!

Stories aplenty in this candid chat about Chic’s life and career from growing up in Possil to becoming a professional footballer with the likes of Patrick Thistle, Dundee and Hibs in a career that was lively both on and off the park!

Keeping the Ball on the Ground w/ Lee Mair

Former Aberdeen, Dundee, Dundee United and St Mirren defender Lee Mair joins the lads this week as they discuss short managerial stints following Kenny Miller's departure from Livingston, Plastic Pitches, Guardiola & Mourinho's spat and the not so typical life after football for some. It's a cracker, don't miss it!

Keeping the Ball on the Ground w/ Davie Farrell

This week the boys are joined by former Hibs man, Davie Farrell as they discuss all the key talking points from the eventful affair at Tyencastle between Hearts and Celtic as well as chat about the role of player discipline and whether there's a new poisoned chalice in North London...

Keeping the Ball on the Ground - Opening Weekend Review, Away Day Disasters & a Scottish Community Shield

This week the boys are joined by Andy McLaren as they review the opening weekend fixtures in Scotland, share tales of away day disasters following Hibs' travel issues last week as well as discuss whether the Community Shield format in England should be introduced to Scotland.

Si Ferry Meets... Simon Donnelly - Lou Macari, New Era Celtic, Stopping 10, Thistle & Dundee Utd

It’s a tale of the two Simons this week as our own Mr Ferry sits down with his namesake to look back on his career as both a player and coach.

Simon Donnelly discusses his early breakthrough with Celtic under Lou Macari during a difficult period for the club. This start kicked off an eventful career at Celtic which saw Sid play with a number of characters including the Three Amigos under Tommy Burns before eventually clinching a league title in 1998 to stop Rangers pursuit of 10 in a row.

Simon also reflects on his time as assistant manager to Jackie McNamara at Patrick Thistle and Dundee Utd including the many ups and downs that come with football management.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground - NEW SEASON!

Keeping the Ball on the Ground is back for a new series as Simon & Mark are joined by award-winning sports journalist Hugh McDonald. The boys take a look ahead to the new season, discuss the latest transfer business and share a few pre-season stories of their own as the most dreaded time of year for players comes to a close.

Si Ferry Meets... Kevin Kyle - Sunderland Days, Scotland, Killie, Hearts and Rangers

Another good laugh this week as Si Ferry sits down with the larger than life Kevin Kyle as he takes an entertaining look back on his career and the many different colourful characters he's shared a dressing room with along the way.