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Keeping the Ball on the Ground with Paddy McCourt and Michael Higdon

We've got a Scottish Cup Final Special for you this week on Keeping the Ball on the Ground as we're joined by former Celtic winger, Paddy McCourt and ex-Motherwell striker, Michael Higdon as the boys look ahead to this weekend's big game as well as look back on their own memories from Scotland's premier cup competition.

Si Ferry Meets... Stephen McManus Episode 2

In Episode 2 of our sit down with Stephen McManus, the big defender starts with telling Si about how his appointment as Celtic captain came about following Neil Lennon's departure from the club.

With the armband came big responsibility as he reflects on his first season as captain as the team had to haul back a massive points deficit in the last few games of the 07-08 season to clinch their 3rd title in a row and Stephen's first as skipper.

Stephen also reflects on the more difficult times at Celtic including Gordon Strachan's disappointing last season and the introduction of Tony Mowbray which saw him out the door of his boyhood club.

From there, the boys discuss the rest of Stephen's career down south with Middlesbrough and back up the road with Motherwell where he was apart of a mighty battle to stay in the top division when a relegation play-off was on the cards against old rivals Rangers.

Si Ferry Meets... Stephen McManus Episode 1

In part 1 of our sit down with Stephen McManus, the former Celtic captain discusses his long route into the first team after coming through the youth ranks to becoming a regular under Gordon Strachan's reign.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground with Alex Rae 08/05/18

Alex Rae joins us this week to have a natter with the boys on everything that's got the world of football talking this week.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground with Andy McLaren - 01/05/18

Andy McLaren returns to the show for a lengthy discussion on the layout of the SPFL Premiership Top 6 following Rangers' thrashing at the hands of Celtic and the departure of their manager, Graeme Murty as well as touching on the form of Aberdeen and Hibs going into the run-in.

Si Ferry Meets... Garry O'Connor - Hibs, Russia, Birmingham & 2nd Chance Academy

Si Ferry sits down with former Hibs strikers Garry O'Connor as he talks us through the rollercoaster of his extremely eventful footballing career.

 

From breaking through with Hibs' golden generation to getting a big money move to Lokomotiv Moscow and returning to Britain to play for Birmingham city, the big man doesn't pull any punches in this candid reflection of the goal scorer's career.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground with Hugh McDonald

The award-winning Scottish Football journalist, Hugh Mcdonald joins the podcast this week as the boys have been tasked with picking their SPFL Premiership Teams of the Season and there's some interesting choices to discuss! Plus they chat over Arsene Wenger's departure at Arsenal and the real leagacy he leaves behind as well as discussing the theory of 'bottlers' in football. A great listen and not one to miss!

Si Ferry Meets... Gordon Strachan

Si Ferry sits down with former Celtic and Scotland Manager, Gordon Strachan for a chat on both his coaching career and playing days with the likes of Aberdeen, Man Utd and Leeds.

Funny, entertaining and as insightful as always, the boys are in good form as they look back on the standout moments from Gordon's career.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground with Martin Woods

Partick Thistle midfielder Martin Woods joins Mark and Si this week to review all drama from the William Hill Scottish Cup Semi-Final ties as well as giving us the insight into a massive few weeks for The Jags as they look to fight off the drop from the Scottish Premiership.

Si Ferry Meets... Ally McCoist

Si Ferry sits down with Rangers all time top goal scorer and former manager, Ally McCoist for a entertaining look back on his career as a player, coach and brief acting days!

From 9 in a row, to coaching Scotland and becoming manager of his boyhood team during the club's most turbulent years, McCoist gives a brilliant and funny insight into some of the key moments from his career and the characters he's met and shared a dressing room with down the years.