Episodes
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Episode 115: 24/25 SPFL Premiership Season Review, Addressing the Controversy ...
On this weeks show Sofamanager addresses some of the critical comments on last weeks Falkirk season review! We also delve into and ask the question about whether pitch invasions have had their time. Enjoy!For more Sofamanager...
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Episode 114: Falkirk FC Season Review 2024/25 Champions!
It's the episode you've all been waiting for! Sofamanager's review of Falkirk's Championship triumph! Paul and John discuss the nail-biting affair against Hamilton, the "caravan" delivering Neil Doncaster and the trophy as well as the standouts and potential movers and shakers for the Bairns in...
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Episode 113: McGlynn's Last Hurrah?! Scottish Championship Finale Preview!
On this weeks show we preview the last games of the Scottish Championship this Friday! Will Falkirk blow their third and final chance at the league title? Will Livingston roar to the cup? All will be revealed in this episode, enjoy!For more Sofamanager...
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Episode 112: Where Has it Gone Wrong For Falkirk FC? St Johnstone Comeback DENIED! Epic Champions & Europa League
On this weeks show we discuss the weekends Scottish Cup semi-finals between Aberdeen, Hearts, Celtic and St. Johnstone. John also goes full CSI pinpointing where Falkirk's shaky streak allowed Livingston to start creaking the Championship door open. Lastly we review some of the amazing European...
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Episode 111: Scotland v Greece Preview, Rangers New Water Pistol Range and Championship Curtains for Bairns?
On this weeks show we review last weekends Old Firm classic, Scotland's triumph in Athens last weekend and all the goings on in the Scottish Championship. We also hear from John visiting a number of non-league fixtures last weekend as part of an organised ground-hop, enjoy!For more Sofamanager...
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Episode 110: Introducing the Govan 49Gers, Celtic Munched in München and Arfield’s Affinity!
On this weeks show we discuss the potential Rangers takeover . Also have Celtic really achieved anything in this new format Champions League? Lastly John's been away in Gran Canaria so we hear about the cultured football on show in a local canary derby and the vintage resurgence of a Bairns…
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Episode 109: Falkirk Have Lost The League? Mind When Transfers Were Good and The SPFL Needs Jumbotrons!
On this weeks show we review the January transfer window from an SPFL perspective and reminisce over some classic moves. We also discuss last weeks big television game Falkirk against Livingston. John gets to wax lyrical on the return of a hometown hero! Lastly we made a trip to see the Glasgow...
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Episode 108: Falkirk Blown Away in Scottish Cup, The Welsh Mafia and Mick Kennedy Ye Ragin?
On their 2025 debut Paul and John are back to review last weekends Scottish Cup ties. Paul professes his love for serial wind-up merchant Dylan Easton after watching Falkirk's defeat to Raith. We also get to hear about John's East of Scotland Qualifying Cup tour visiting Linlithgow Rose, Camelon...
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Episode 107: SPFL Teams in the Prem?! Cheeky Old Firm "Shenanigans" and Scotland Snooze Fest
On this weeks show we discuss where Scottish football clubs would fit into the English pyramid, after Rangers performance against Tottenham. We also discuss the uninteresting World Cup qualifier draw for the Scotland National Team and generally rant about getting to Hampden at these awkward…
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Episode 106: "Rubbish" Ultras at Linlithgow Rose and The Last Midweek Old Firm Derby Was When?!
On this weeks show John reviews the headache Linlithgow Rose ultras gave stewards in their third round tie against Raith Rovers. We also discuss the 4th round draw for the Scottish Cup and how random it actually is ... Finally a throwback to the cup replay between Celtic and Rangers in the 10-11...
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Episode 105: We Need To Talk About Aberdeen ... and Sportsound, Pin Collecting and Scottish Cup 3rd Round!
On this weeks show Paul and John finally get to digest Aberdeen's lightning start and where it might be going after the sensational 3-3 draw with Hibernian! We also mull over financial woes with Inverness and Dumbarton debating the future for smaller outfits. John also gives us some tips on which...
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Episode 104: Billy Gilmour Is Bad? Queens Park Party Lights and John's Man Inside ...
Much like Duk, Efe Ambrose and Mathias Pogba we have been missing for a while but have returned! On this weeks show we give live reaction to Queens Park vs. Falkirk (on the telly whilst we were recording) and last weekends Livingston game. Also John and Paul review Scotland's Nations League...
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Episode 103: Consoled In The Arms Of A Giant Hungarian; Euro 2024 Review
On this weeks episode we finally get to hear about John's trip to Germany supporting Scotland in the Euros. We also compare perspectives and should Clarke stay or go? Lastly do you carefully pick out what kits you take on holiday? We discuss! For more Sofamanager follow:...
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Episode 102: You're taking THAT Scotland flag to Munich??!!
On this weeks show we wave off John as he jets off to Germany for what is set to be a memorable Euros tournament! Here all about his early morning travel itinerary and what our predictions are for the Tartan Army's men. There is also a patriotic spin on Euro or Eu-Know, enjoy! For more…
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Episode 101: Big Coq's, Falkirk's Parisian Twin and Pyjama Shorts! Euro Kit Rankings and Scottish Cup Review!
On this weeks show Paul and John rank Euro 2024 away kits (without much agreement). We also discuss the possibility of the return of the Stirlingshire Cup, Premier Sports groups and attendance juicing. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 2:26 Europa League Finals 7:52 Euros Away Kit Tier List 30:45 Euro or Eu-Know...
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Episode 100: Give Him Everything! Scotland Squad Announcement and The Centenary!
On the 100th Episode!! Paul and John discuss how they got this far and what it's like making the Sofamanager Scottish Football Podcast. We take a tour of Scotlands Digs for Euro 2024 and most importantly who's getting to stay there! Euro or Eu-Know also makes a return but this week the tables…
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Episode 99: Why We Hate JD and Hearts Should Be Splitting The Old Firm!
On this weeks show Paul and John give their grades to all 12 Premiership ahead of the final day. They also discuss whether we will see the Old Firm teams be split again, what it would take to do that and how the leagues might have looked without them! The now infamous quiz Euro or Eu-Know also...
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Episode 98: SPFL Partick v Airdrieonians Playoff Reaction and SPL Sticker Memories!
On this weeks show Paul and John discuss the playoff party currently taking place in the SPFL with Partick Thistle, Airdrieonians, Alloa Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Montrose, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and much more! We also discuss the drama with the League 2 playoff along with the...
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Episode 97: Falkirk FC 23/24 Season Review It's About Time ... and Montrose!
It's that time of year again! This weeks episode is a season review of what was (hopefully) an invincible season for Falkirk FC in League 1. Paul, Andrew and John discuss the highs, the lows and how much of a part Montrose played in the campaign! 0:00 Intro 2:21 2022/2023 Recap 6:34 League 20:30...
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Episode 96: Scotland Qualifiers a Tale of 2 Half and Halves!
On this weeks show John and Paul manage to survive the misery of technical difficulties, QR codes and JD Sports. We also review Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign along with this weeks VAR controversy and La Liga going to the states! For more Sofamanager follow:...
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Episode 95: Scots Travel Guide to Euro 2024 and Lethal Steins?!
We're back after a near 3 year hiatus! Not without purpose, John is off to the Euros! On this weeks show Paul gives some suggestions as to what to do including some train spotting and bobsledding. We also hear about Germany's beer culture and what Scotland fans shouldn't do if they get a little…
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Episode 94: The Italian Job, Edinburgh Kit Reviews and At What Capacity?!
On this weeks show we finally get round to sharing our calm and composed thoughts on the Euro 2020 final ... We also look at some more new kits as well as discussing all the goings on in Scottish Football. Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager...
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Episode 93: New SPFL Kits, I ❤ Pat Nevin and No Green for the Gilmours!
On this weeks full match special we discuss everything from the Euros to the new kits coming out of Dundee as well as Stephen O'Donnell's thoughts on toxic social media. Also tune in for a brief review on Pat Nevin's Accidental Footballer memoir and why the SFA needs to go back to school! Enjoy!...
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Episode 92: Scotlanding It and "A One Piece For Fat Blokes"
On this weeks show John and Paul of course cover the Scotland v Croatia game and what they thought about Scotland's tournament performance along with a review of some of the new kits from Falkirk and Stenhousemuir! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager...
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Episode 91: The Auld Enemy; Spain Like Yogi's Falkirk and Kit Quiz
Scotland have inspired us to come back for a Euro 2020 Special! On this weeks show we discuss the big game, how inept Southgate is and one of the team thinks that Billy Gilmour is over-hyped?! We also hear about John's crazy time in London on the day and discuss our favourite kits! Enjoy! For…
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Episode 90: Falkirk Season Review 2020/21
It's the show you've been waiting for! The 2020/21 Falkirk Season Review! We talk management, bench-warmers, streaming misery and preparing for yet another season in League 1! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager...
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Episode 89: European Super League Really That Bad?? Snowflake Football And Bashing The Bairns!
On this weeks show we discuss the change in footballing style through the years and whether there's a place for the hardman in the modern game! The guys also discuss the new European Super League along with a review of this weeks Scottish Cup fixtures! John also breaks his FIFA disc and finally...
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Episode 88: SPFL Lower League Banana Split? And Super Duper Hula Hooper Quiz!
To celebrate the 88th episode of the Sofamanager Scottish Football podcast John attempts a quick fire Gary Hooper based quiz, we talk about the potential success and disaster of the new League 1 and League 2 split and round up the rest of this weeks Scottish Football goings on! Apologies for…
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Episode 87: Mystery Scottish Kit Box?! The Netflix Of Football and Scottish Cup "Fairytales"
It's been a minute but Sofamanager is back for the foreseeable! On this weeks show Paul and John discuss what they have been up to in the year that the podcast has been on hiatus! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager...
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Episode 80: Europa League Finnishers! And It's a Knockout Quiz!
We have returned! Thank you for your patience whilst we've been on a bit of a break but Paul and John return for this weeks show to catch up with all the major goings on in Scottish Football over the past few weeks! We also preview the most exciting fixtures of the year in the Europa League!…
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Episode 79: League 1 Playoff Semi-Final Connoisseurs and the Radge Terrace Host!
On this weeks show Darren and Paul discuss their trip to Stenhousemuir as they faced Annan in the League 1 Playoffs, a fixture which has been becoming an annual pilgrimage for us! We also discuss a raj Terrace panelist, the stunning Champions League fixtures as well as some sort of old firm…
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Episode 78: Why I Left Falkirk FC; 2018/19 Season Review
It's that time of year again! We review one of the most infamous seasons in Scottish Football and the club we follow, Falkirk Football Club. On this seaside special episode we go in depth on John's scathing article detailing Margaret Lang and Craig Campbell! Paul also discusses why he left his…
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Episode 77: The Sofamanager Lambo @ Pars v Bairns 🏎😲 and Scottish Cup Semi Vampire 😈
On this weeks show we discuss the Scottish Cup Semis and the painful radio commentary of Liam McLeod especially for Dons fans! We also go into the art of signing free agents and the success of part time teams Alloa and Arbroath in recent weeks! Finally a review of one of the poorest derbies ever...
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Episode 76: Paying for Roast of Paul Hartley? Streaker Simulator 2019 and Losers of SPFL!
Back after a short hiatus! Paul and Andrew discuss Falkirk's recent woes previewing the run in of the Championship season! We also review the Sunderland Netflix documentary as well as chipping in with our opinions on the recent BBC coverage of Scottish Football! Enjoy! For more check out:...
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Episode 74: Awkward Aberdeen Fan (Girl) Caught on Camera and New Falkirk Ledge!
On this weeks show we discuss the Scottish Cup replay between Aberdeen and Stenhousemuir and one of our hosts surprise reaction! We also discuss some of Scotland's biggest transfer news and chat about how acca's effect how we watch the footie! Enjoy! For more check out:...
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Episode 73: Stenny's Darts Secret?! And Loveletter to Aluko! 😍
A chilled return for 2019! On this weeks show we discuss the remarkable cup upsets including why it's such a good thing Aberdeen are getting a replay against League 1 strugglers Stennhousemuir! We also talk about the players we'd love to see back in the SPFL (cult heroes!) and the big signings…
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Best of 2018: Stadium Announcing Blunders, Winding Up Gers Fans and Muirhead School of Hard Knocks!
A special one this week as we relive our best moments of 2018! Don't forget we also have a YouTube Channel where you can check out some exclusive pictures and video to go along with the sound! Happy New Year Everyone! For more check out:...
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Episode 72: Merch, Chicken Run and Sno?! Christmas Special!
It's the episode everyone's been waiting for! Our annual Christmas Special does not disappoint! We revisit the recent Dulwich success and the part we er played ... We also discuss Rangers and Celtic's Europa fate along with Aberdeen's new signing! But the big stuff is our hilarious Xmas quiz and...
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Episode 71: Andrew "Cowboy Dallas" @ Betfred Cup Final and Glow in the Dark Hibs!
On this weeks show we discuss the woes of Aberdeen and their Scottish League Cup Final defeat at the hands of Celtic along with how concussion should best be handled in the game. We also whizz through the awful refereeing seen in this weeks Europa League tie Rangers v Villareal and how Falkirk...
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Episode 70: Have I Got Rock Paper Scissors For You!
On this weeks show Paul, Andrew and Fraser discuss the intricacies of rock, paper, scissors as part of the footballing game! We also Chat about the possibility of Aberdeen teaming up with the LA Rams?! And how about THAT Scotland Result! For more check out:...
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Episode 69: Super Sunday Betfred Cup Review and John's Best Bits!
On this week show we bid a temporary farewell to mainstay host John! Moving on to pastures new he gets a chance to revisit his best (and worst) moments! We also discuss this weeks "Super Sunday" Betfred Cup fixtures and the shock of Aberdeen beating Rangers! Lol! Also the bust up between Micheal...
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Episode 68: Best SPFL Weapon; Alex Rae Gun or Chris Sutton Terminator?!
On this weeks show we discuss how the curse of glory hunting has taken one of our hosts and a completely unrelated visit to Tynecastle ... We also discuss the Ray McKinnon derby with Falkirk visiting Judo Morton! Along with some of our Scottish Football conspiracies and Alex Rae's thoughts on the...
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Episode 67: Retro Falkirk Football Kits and Sofamanager Banned in Central Europe?!
On this weeks show we discuss the shocking news about our ban for being too edgy ... we aslo discuss Andrew's collection of Falkirk kits and how he obtained the means to afford them ... We also have a Beezar kit sponsor quiz! Enjoy! For more check out:...
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Episode 64: We're Better Than Belgium?! And Muirhead Gymnastics!
On this weeks show we discuss why Carnival de Paris is relevant again thanks to the Scotland Women's Team and why the mens team aren't so relevant! We also cover the upcoming nations league and the poor mans Champions League! Enjoy! *Apologies for some technical issues on this weeks show* For…
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Sofamanager Extra: I Don't Get Rangers Fans and Grand Theft Auto at the Footie!
Sadly Paul is all by himself this week! But regardless he struggles on talking all things Europa League including gushing about beloved Aberdeen along with the triumphs of Rangers and Celtic. Also he reviews the recent Copa 90 video on Steven Gerrard and reveals his secret source for footballing...
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Episode 60: Pigeonholing the Betfred Cup and Aberdeen FC Crash and Burn?!
On this weeks show we discuss the Betfred Cup so far including the unusual goings on inolving a pigeon or a squirrel?! We also preview this weeks European fixtures (and hoping not to sound too foolish come Friday) and pick out our top 5 Falkirk players! Don't forget our infamous Europa League…
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Episode 58: Belorussian Women Getting Tannoyed and Flossed the Plot!
On this weeks Sofamanager Scottish Football podcast we discuss possibly the biggest blunder ever whilst sitting in the announcers box live on TV! We also discuss a change in the junior ranks and possible return of the Imperial Cup as well as the African team tipped for world cup glory ... For…
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Episode 55: Falkirk FC The Sexiest Team of 2019? Season Review!
It's finally time for our season review of Falkirk's well ehm mediocre season! Along with a bit of ranting we discuss Falkirk's Sli trip abroad, loss of a logo and how long it took to match their Betfred Cup Goals tally (you will be amazed!). Like and Subscribe if you enjoy! For more check out:...
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Episode 56: Aloha Athletic Hawaiian Away Kit?! Season Finale!
On this weeks Season Finale we cover all the major finals to Liverpool's heartbreaking Champions League final with our very own Andy Robertson! To the most lucrative match in Scottish Football ... We also discuss the weirdos that watch Women's football and Alloa's Hawaiian connection! For more...
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