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Episodes
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Friday Dec 08, 2017
The 2nd half of our chat with Lee McCulloch begins with the utility man discussing the variety of positions he found himself playing in for Rangers. Some more preferable than others.
Lee then provides a player's view insight into the club falling into administration and the difficulties that occurred for the squad during a tense period.
As such, he found himself playing in a different environment in amongst the lower leagues as Rangers had to climb their way up to the top division, in which he tells Si about those experiences and the different type of challenge that faced the team.
Lee also goes into detail about the pride he felt in being asked to become the captain of the club he always supported as a boy and the enhanced level of expectation and pressure which comes with that.
We also cover Lee's departure from Ibrox as well as his foray into football management with Kilmarnock and what plans lie ahead for him.
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Si Ferry sits down with former Rangers captain, Lee McCulloch to discuss his career which saw him play for his local team, move to the Premier League and also the live the dream by playing for his boyhood club.
Lee discusses the hard education he experienced coming through the youth ranks at Motherwell, enduring a loan spell at Cumbernauld United and going on to share a first team dressing room with some of his fellow old school professionals at the Lanarkshire club.
The utility man recalls some fond memories from his time playing with Wigan in both the lower divisions in England and the Premier League as well as recounting a couple of stories from the characters he played with including the Bulldog, Jimmy Bullard.
The boys also talk about the early days of his dream move to Rangers and the pressure that comes with the expectations of playing for the club you support and how reaching the UEFA Cup Final helped win over the supporters in his favour.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Part 2 of our chat with Frank kicks off with the discussion on his pivotal role in one of Celtic's most iconic season's in their history, the Centenary Year.
Frank reflects on the key moments of that season including a fight at Ibrox which saw him and 3 Rangers players ending up in court as a result of the incident, as well as the cup final itself where it was his late brace which saw the club secure the double in its 100th Anniversary.
He tells Si about how Graeme Souness tried to buy him for Rangers at the time the club signed ex-Celtic player Mo Johnston and explains the reasons why he couldn't do it.
He also looks back on his disappointing 2nd spells at both clubs as well as talking through his experiences of going to a World Cup with Scotland back in Mexico 1986.
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Part 2 of our chat with Frank kicks off with the discussion on his pivotal role in one of Celtic's most iconic season's in their history, the Centenary Year.
Frank reflects on the key moments of that season including a fight at Ibrox which saw him and 3 Rangers players ending up in court as a result of the incident, as well as the cup final itself where it was his late brace which saw the club secure the double in its 100th Anniversary.
He tells Si about how Graeme Souness tried to buy him for Rangers at the time the club signed ex-Celtic player Mo Johnston and explains the reasons why he couldn't do it.
He also looks back on his disappointing 2nd spells at both clubs as well as talking through his experiences of going to a World Cup with Scotland back in Mexico 1986.
Monday Nov 20, 2017
Monday Nov 20, 2017
Si Ferry sits down with one of British football's biggest personalities, Frank McAvennie. In part 1 of our 2 part interview with the West Ham and Celtic cult icon, Frank discusses his early football upbringing growing up in the Milton and sacrificing his football to go watch his beloved Celtic every week.
A late developer to the professional game, he talks through his quick ascension up the footballing ranks from getting his start at St Mirren to moving down south with West Ham during a period which saw them become agonisingly close to securing the First Division title.
No interview would be complete of course without getting a word from Frank on the London nightlife he enjoyed as he tells us how his life changed overnight after he appeared on the talkshow 'Wogan' which saw him claim instant celebrity status.
He also discusses how the boy from the stands ended up living the dream after moving to Celtic to play under his idol Billy McNeill. A moment of pride for both him and his family.
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Monday Nov 13, 2017
In the final episode of our three-part series, James chats with Si about his Scotland career which saw him become one of the country's top performers during his era.
He discusses each of the different managers he would play under with Scotland and the big moments which occurred during each of those regimes.
James goes into detail on the highs and lows that he experienced during his Scotland career from scoring against the world's top teams to disappointingly being frozen out by Craig Levein.
A very entertaining, open and honest chat with one of Scotland's most iconic players in recent times.
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
In part 2 of our sit-down chat with James McFadden, the playmaker reminisces about his days with Everton after signing under fellow Scot, David Moyes.
He discusses how he adapted as a young boy moving away from home for the first time to settle in at the club as well as providing an insight into some of the colourful characters he used to play with including Tommy Gravesen and Duncan Ferguson.
McFadden also discusses his time away from Everton, signing for Birmingham City which ultimately saw him return to the Merseyside club following a frustrating spell of injuries in the Midlands.
Now back playing in his native Scotland, he speaks to Si about his plans for the future when he decides to hang up his boots.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Episode 1 of our 3 part series with James McFadden takes us right back to the start with the forward chatting to Si about his working class background and how that environment allowed him to develop his creative style of play and gave him his gallus approach to taking senior football head on.
He recalls some great stories from his time breaking through at Motherwell and discusses the benefit it gave him in bringing on his game at a young age compared to coming through at either of the Celtic or Rangers academies.
The boys also talk about his departure from Motherwell and how close a move to boyhood heroes Celtic actually came before he left for Everton in the Premier League.
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
In our final instalment with Barry Ferguson, the Scotland international takes us through the recovery from Paul Le Guen's departure with Walter Smith returning as Manager and bringing success back to the club.
That success includes Rangers run to the UEFA Cup Final in 2008 which Barry looks back fondly on despite the regret of the team not doing themselves justice in the end.
The conversation moves on to the infamous Scotland camp under George Burley, labeled 'Boozegate' which led to the end of Barry's Scotland and ultimately Rangers career. He talks openly and frank to Si about his perspective on the situation and what exactly happened over those few days.
The midfielder wraps up our chat by looking back on his time with Birmingham where he clinched a League Cup winners medal versus Arsenal as well as discussing his plans to get into coaching following his stint with lower league, Clyde.
Monday Oct 09, 2017
Monday Oct 09, 2017
In our 2nd instalment with Barry Ferguson, the former Scotland skipper opens up on how over celebrating Rangers' 2003 league win nearly cost them the Scottish Cup Final the following week.
He gives Si the details on how his move to Blackburn came about, his experiences with Souness and the Premier League as well as why he was desperate to get back to Rangers as soon as he made the move.
Barry goes on to give an incredible insight into the Paul Le Guen era at Rangers which saw him banished by the Frenchman during a tumultuous time at Ibrox.