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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 56 MIN

Hearts Preview & Hysterics with Brian Martin

from Motherwell Daft · host Gary Muircroft & Peter Elder

The lads break down last week's frustrations, preview a massive clash at Tynecastle, and debate the post‑split fixtures chaos that has fans everywhere shaking their heads.Then comes the star attraction: Motherwell legend Brian “Buff” Martin joins the show for one of the funniest, rawest, and most candid interviews yet. Brian opens up about his playing days, wild dressing‑room stories, near‑miss transfers abroad, clashes with managers, his thoughts on VAR, and what football means to him now. It’s emotional, honest, and downright hilarious — vintage Buff.Highlights00:00 – Opening banter: busy weeks, press conference rundown01:00 – Motherwell’s recent form & injuries ahead of Tynecastle02:50 – Hearts preview: confidence, pressure & the split approaching05:40 – League table stakes & hopes for help from Aberdeen07:30 – SPFL fixtures, conspiracy chatter & last‑day scenarios10:00 – TV times, Sky scheduling & supporter frustrations11:08 – Special guest intro: Brian “Buff” Martin joins the show12:20 – Buff on Falkirk, modern pitches & why he hates watching football15:00 – Moving from St Mirren to Motherwell —coincidences & Roy Aitken17:50 – The legendary mid‑90s Motherwell team and title‑chasing memories21:10 – Buff’s early career, positional changes & settling into Fir Park23:00 – Tommy McLean stories: honesty, chaos & leadership28:00 – Wild anecdotes: red Astras, fines, and Captain George32:59 – Scoring at Ibrox & memorable career moments35:25 – Borussia Dortmund memories & almost moving to Germany38:30 – Near‑transfer heartbreak 47:00 – Leaving Motherwell & the emotional fallout50:00 – Playing until age 50, junior football & life after the game52:30 – Buff vs VAR: a rant for the ages53:30 – Technical chaos as Buff disappears; hosts debriefHit Follow :-) Pretty please :-)

The lads break down last week's frustrations, preview a massive clash at Tynecastle, and debate the post‑split fixtures chaos that has fans everywhere shaking their heads.Then comes the star attraction: Motherwell legend Brian “Buff” Martin joins the show for one of the funniest, rawest, and most candid interviews yet. Brian opens up about his playing days, wild dressing‑room stories, near‑miss transfers abroad, clashes with managers, his thoughts on VAR, and what football means to him now. It’s emotional, honest, and downright hilarious — vintage Buff.Highlights00:00 – Opening banter: busy weeks, press conference rundown01:00 – Motherwell’s recent form & injuries ahead of Tynecastle02:50 – Hearts preview: confidence, pressure & the split approaching05:40 – League table stakes & hopes for help from Aberdeen07:30 – SPFL fixtures, conspiracy chatter & last‑day scenarios10:00 – TV times, Sky scheduling & supporter frustrations11:08 – Special guest intro: Brian “Buff” Martin joins the show12:20 – Buff on Falkirk, modern pitches & why he hates watching football15:00 – Moving from St Mirren to Motherwell —coincidences & Roy Aitken17:50 – The legendary mid‑90s Motherwell team and title‑chasing memories21:10 – Buff’s early career, positional changes & settling into Fir Park23:00 – Tommy McLean stories: honesty, chaos & leadership28:00 – Wild anecdotes: red Astras, fines, and Captain George32:59 – Scoring at Ibrox & memorable career moments35:25 – Borussia Dortmund memories & almost moving to Germany38:30 – Near‑transfer heartbreak 47:00 – Leaving Motherwell & the emotional fallout50:00 – Playing until age 50, junior football & life after the game52:30 – Buff vs VAR: a rant for the ages53:30 – Technical chaos as Buff disappears; hosts debriefHit Follow :-) Pretty please :-)

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