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The Hampden Roar
by The Hampden Roar
The only dedicated Scotland National Team podcast featuring weekly episodes on player form, match build-up & reviews, squad announcements, interviews with former players, retrospectives, quizzes and much more. Nominated for Football Podcast of the Year at the Scottish Podcast Awards!
Episodes
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A deeper look at Pocognoli's shape, system and players after his first camp
Scotland were pretty battered by Slovenia on Tuesday. A wide open defence and insipid forward play led to the 2-1 outcome. But we looked decent at times in Slovenia and North Macedonia. What are the narratives now? We don't have the players? We should have been careful what we wished for? Is this...
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Abject Scotland defeated at Hampden by Slovenia
Back to the drawing board. A turgid display of football at Hampden. A 2-1 defeat means we are pretty certain to be pot 3 for the Euros draw. But more alarmingly than the result, the positivity from some of the previous displays under Pocognoli has been undone as Slovenia absolutely bossed us and...
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Pocognoli gets first win as Scotland manager during dominant performance in North Macedonia
If only we could finish chances! Scotland were excellent in North Macedonia but our lack of a clinical touch left the result at 2-0. Bowie impressed, Binks and Welsh brilliant, Gilmour influential, Gannon-Doak promising, Robbo reaches 100... let's just hope we can put the ball away a bit better...
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10-man Scotland easily beaten by Switzerland in Pocognoli's Hampden debut
Jack Hendry's early red card pretty much ruined any chance of excitement or learning about Sebastian Pocognoli's style as Switzerland swatted us aside 3-0. McBurnie played well & Binks' debut was fine. Other than that, nothing to feel good or positive about after the encouragement in Slovenia.…
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Encouraging Scotland performance during Slovenia draw in Sebastian Pocognoli's first game
After a slow start, Scotland grew into the game against Slovenia and dominated the second half without finding that winning goal. Chance creation, the higher press, the tweaks, the initial uncertainty, the new boys, what we might see against Switzerland and much more covered in this episode. Andy...
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Intrigue and excitement over shape, selection and style ahead of Slovenia away
Will Sebastian Pocognoli choose a formation with three centre-backs to build with? Or opt for the use of the wingers in the squad? With Tierney out, who might play left CB, will Gilmour come straight back in, who will start up front? So many questions needing answers ahead of our Nations League...
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Plenty of changes in Sebastian Pocognoli's first Scotland squad for Nations League
12 players out from the World Cup squad. 7 uncapped players in, 5 for the first time. 6 players recalled. Wow. Loads to talk about as Sebastian Pocognoli stamps his authority on the Scotland set-up. New strikers, centre-backs, returning midfielders, wide options. It's all go! Creator and host…
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Previewing Pocognoli's first squad: Younger CBs, returning midfielders and fresh strikers
How many changes will Sebastian Pocognoli make from the World Cup squad? Some seem certainties to drop out, like Souttar, Fletcher and Stewart + more, but who is likely to come in? Have Welsh and Graham earned a spot at CB? Gilmour and surely Miller to return in midfield? And what about up front,...
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A CEO, assistant manager & academy coach discuss the SFA's proposals to solve Scotland's youth opportunities crisis
Hampden Roar creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney, Ayr United assistant manager Brown Ferguson and former Motherwell u18's coach and current pundit Ricky Foster. The guys discuss the proposals put forward by the SFA to encourage clubs to play more youth players, the...
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The Scotland Clamour XI
What XI can the boys build considering the players that fans have demanded to see most fervently over the years? Does Robbie McCrorie meet the threshold in goals? What about Ross McCormack or Jordan Rhodes up front? Ryan Fraser on the wing, or did we want to see Gannon-Doak more? Can anyone top...
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The 'Grand Plan' of the Pocognoli appointment and the Scots who need a move
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes former BBC broadcast journalist Thomas Mackintosh and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page. SFA chief exec Ian Maxwell and chief football officer Craig Mulholland have delved into the appointment of 'Seb' Pocognoli while speaking to BBC Sportsound.…
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A deeper dive on Sebastian Pocognoli with Belgian football expert Scott Coyne
Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Belgian football expert and consultant Scott Coyne to help provide some insight and background on our new head coach, Sebastian Pocognoli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Scotland announce Belgian Sebastian Pocognoli as new head coach
Exciting times for Scotland fans as Steve Clarke's replacement is confirmed! Belgian Sebastian Pocognoli has signed a 2 year deal, stating he intends to bring a mastery of possession, an attacking style and plenty of passion to the side. The boys discuss the options, the confirmation, the…
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A World Cup debrief, the new manager search and Scots on the move
Andy Bargh, Alan Risk and Thomas Mackintosh chat now that the dust has settled on the World Cup campaign. What was so frustrating and why? Did we meet expectation or should we expect better? The manager search continues; who is in the frame to replace Steve Clarke and who are the truly viable...
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Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
48 hours or so after the news broke, the boys chat about Steve Clarke's exit. The final chapter, the highs and lows, his style, the response and the ones who will be in the frame all covered. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Scotland's World Cup progression hopes hanging by a thread after Brazil defeat
Deja-Vu watching Scotland as we pass the ball around nicely against Brazil but rarely look like doing anything useful with it. Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by the Herald's Matthew Lindsay and UEFA certified coach and analyst Dougie Anderson to chat about Scotland's performance against…
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A point needed against Brazil to secure qualification for the World Cup knockouts
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes BBC Scotland's Andrew Petrie, commentator Rory Hamilton and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to preview Scotland v Brazil. McLean from the start? Gannon-Doak on the bench? Dykes up front? Hendry alongside who? The boys discuss the personnel and...
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Scotland suffer narrow defeat and struggle to create chances v Morocco
Andy Bargh is joined by The Herald's Matthew Lindsay and UEFA certified coach Dougie Anderson to pick the bones of Scotland's loss against Morocco. Tierney at left-mid, Ferguson shining, the lack of ideas going forward, our resolution, McLean's impact, McTominay's role and plenty more discussed....
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A point against Morocco will seal progress, but how will Scotland approach the game?
Andy Bargh welcomes Barry Anderson of the Scotsman, Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page and BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons to preview Scotland's game against Morocco. What will the shape be? If Tierney comes in, what happens to Gannon-Doak? Will Christie start in centre mid to push…
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Scotland hang on for huge win against Haiti to get group stage off and running
Andy Bargh welcomes coach and analyst Dougie Anderson and the Herald's Matthew Lindsay to discuss Scotland's win over Haiti. Largely, a rotten performance in possession with a scrappy goal, but we'll take it for now. The lads dug in, but off nights for McTominay, Shankland and Hickey were…
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Scotland finally set for World Cup opener against Haiti
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Calum Brown, former BBC journalist Thomas Mackintosh & Fraser Wilson from the Daily Record to discuss Scotland's opening World Cup fixture against Haiti. Who will start in midfield? Is McGinn a certainty? What about the centre-back pairing? Is Gunn...
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Opposition insight: Brazil's squad, a nation expects and Ancelotti at the helm with sports journalist Thiago Rabelo
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Brazillian sports journalist Thiago Rabelo to the pod for a chat. Discussing the structure of Brazil's squad, the expectations of the nation, their substance of style approach, Neymar's inclusion and Vinicius Jr's role plus much more. Thanks for listening!…
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Opposition insight: Morocco's talent, style and pressure for success with African football writer Ali Howorth
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes African football writer Ali Howorth for a chat about Morocco. They never seem to lose, so just how hard is the test facing Scotland this summer? Discussing the talent of the players, the style of play, the expectation of the country and much more, this is a...
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Opposition insight: Haiti's journey, players and hopes with sports journalist Onz Chery
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Haitian Times sports writer Onz Chery to the pod! They discuss Haiti's qualification, their aspirations, sense of adventure, style of play and star players among more. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Scotland stroll it against Bolivia in final World Cup warm-up game
Andy Bargh, Thomas Mackintosh and Calum Brown discuss Scotland's satisfying 4-0 win against Bolivia. Shankland scores again, Adams with a double, McTominay with the cigar out, Gannon-Doak looking lively, the defence linking up with midfield. What wasn't to like? Next up, Haiti in the World Cup!...
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Performance or result, if not both? What do we need to see against Bolivia this weekend
Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page, commentator Calum Brown & former BBC broadcast journalist Thomas Mackintosh to preview Scotland's friendly with Bolivia. Win, or win well? Is an encouraging performance more important than the outcome ahead of...
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Scotland v Brazil from down the years with Chick Young, Dougie Donnelly & Hugh MacDonald
An honour to welcome a trio of Scottish sport broadcasting and writing's most renowned people to the Hampden Roar for a trip down memory lane. Revisiting games in 74, 82, 90 and 98, Chick, Dougie and Hugh discuss their recollections of watching and working on Scotland v Brazil games during their...
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Billy Gilmour out of the World Cup with injury while Shankland shows his prowess
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Matthew Lindsay from the Herald and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to discuss Scotland's World Cup send-off friendly. Gilmour's injury, Shankland's finishing, Curtis' impact and much more on the table! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Intriguing game ahead with players to be rested for World Cup send-off v Curacao
Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentator Calum Brown and former BBC journalist Thomas Mackintosh to preview Scotland's World Cup send-off friendly with Curacao. Steve Clarke has said many players won't report to training until Friday, which makes for a potentially interesting team...
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The rise and the adventure: World Cup warm-up at Hampden with Curacao sports writer Carl Ruiter
Delighted to welcome Carl Ruiter from Extra Curacao, the island's biggest newspaper, to discuss Curacao's qualification for the World Cup and their hopes at the tournament ahead of their friendly match with Scotland at Hampden this weekend. With insight into their star players, their emergence…
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Steve Clarke announces Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup
We didn't think there would be many surprises, but that doesn't mean there aren't any talking points. Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis' inclusions, Lennon Miller's exclusion, three right-backs, five centre-backs and centre-forwards, and three keepers who aren't playing. What does it all mean? Also...
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Who will be in the 26? Predicting Steve Clarke's World Cup squad
Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by former BBC journalist and Scotland home & away fan Thomas Mackintosh and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to estimate Steve Clarke's World Cup selections. Who will be Hickey's replacement? Who will be the three keepers? Does Ross Stewart have…
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Qualities, context and clamour: The strikers available to Steve Clarke and their differences
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes UEFA B licensed analyst and coach Dougie Anderson along with commentator Calum Brown to chat about the striking options for Steve Clarke this summer. If we assume Adams, Dykes and Shankland will go, who else has staked a claim for a place and what do each of...
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On The Plane - Episode 4: We select our 26-man Scotland squads for the World Cup
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Calum Brown & now former BBC journalist Thomas Mackintosh as they select their World Cup squad. 3rd choice keeper, surprise centre-backs, unanimous midfielders, differing strikers and wildcard wingers. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad...
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Clarke's fury, the Hampden atmosphere & short of ideas in attack: When Scotland beat Belarus 2-1 (A Long Time Coming audiobook preview)
A free chapter of Andy Bargh's imminent audiobook A LONG TIME COMING: The Inside Story of Scotland's World Cup Qualification Journey. 12 players across the book recount their memories of the tale that starts with our Euros departure and finishes with that night against Denmark. Thank you for...
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Hampden Roar catch-up 10: Stewart, the keepers, McGinn, Porteous + an exciting announcement
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes two more commentators in Calum Brown and Andrew Petrie to chat about the form and fitness of Scotland's players. Ross Stewart is flying at Sunderland, how far up Clarke's priorities is he? What about Oli McBurnie and Ryan Porteous' comments, as they push for a...
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The Scotland draft: One-by-one, who can select the best squad available for the national team?
Andy, Calum, Alan and Lewis gather for a bit of fun with the Scotland draft. Any footballer available to Scotland can only be chosen once between the lads. Taking it in turns to pick a player, who can select the best team? No retirees, no Scots committed to other nations and no eligible players…
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On The Plane - Episode 3: Our squads and contenders for the World Cup as it stands
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes two Scotland home and away supporters for the third episode of On The Plane. Thomas Mackintosh from the BBC and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page. The boys split the players into four categories: On the plane, at security, waiting by the phone &...
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Scotland struggle to look like scoring against Ivory Coast in another friendly defeat
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page and coach and analyst Dougie Anderson to chat about Scotland's performance against the Ivory Coast. Why do Scotland look like they few ideas on how to get into dangerous areas and take advantage of that? We also...
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A flat Scotland beaten by Japan in first pre-World Cup friendly
BBC journalist and Scotland home and away follower Thomas Mackintosh hosts commentator Calum Brown and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to discuss Scotland's defeat at Hampden to the Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Scotland v Japan: Right-back, a change of shape, fringe opportunities and Clarke's contract
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes the BBC's Thomas Mackintosh and commentator Calum Brown to preview Scotland's friendly against Japan. Will Patterson start at right-back? Will Clarke revert to 5 defenders without Gannon-Doak? Is Dykes the man up-front, how many minutes should Conway get? When...
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Squad announced for Japan and Ivory Coast friendlies with Clarke hinting he might stay
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Thomas Mackintosh from the BBC & Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to discuss Steve Clarke's squad announcement and his admissions about his future. The manager has changed his tune from being likely to leave after the World Cup to saying its now...
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Hampden Roar catch-up 9: Injuries mounting for Scotland, but at a good time?
You could make a very capable 7-a-side team out of the important players who'll be missing for Scotland at the end of the month! Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes two Scotland home and away fans Thomas Mackintosh - of the BBC - and football commentator Calum Brown to discuss Hickey, Gordon,...
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Remember the Scotland 'B' internationals? Who would start a game for them now?
Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Calum Brown and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to select an XI to represent Scotland at 'B' level. With certain criteria restricting them, the lads must consider Scottish Premiership players, how many caps players have and blend youth and experience....
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On The Plane - Episode 2: Our squads & contenders for the World Cup as it stands
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Scotland fan and BBC journalist Thomas Mackintosh for Episode II of On The Plane. With around 8 places up for grabs, realistically, in Steve Clarke's squad.. Andy and Thomas arrange who their choices would be if they could each pick the Scotland squad for the...
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Nations League 26/27 draw preview and the consequences of success and failure
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Gavin Noon from the Scotland's Coefficient page and commentator Calum Brown to preview Thursday's draw for the Nations League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January transfer window round-up: The Scottish moves that did or didn't happen
Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BBC journalist and Scotland home & away fan Thomas Mackintosh as well as British football commentator Calum Brown to discuss the January window. Moves for Kieron Bowie and Lyndon Dykes are on the agenda as well as ones that didn't materialise for Andy...
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'Retrospective' episode II: Scotland 2-2 Poland in Euro 2016 qualifying
Episode 2 in the Hampden Roar retrospective series! We look back on a huge but ultimately devastating night at Hampden as our Euro 2016 play-off ambitions ended with a draw against Poland. Creator and host welcomes Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan page on Twitter, Luke Shanley from Sky Sports &...
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On The Plane - Episode 1: Our squads & contenders for the World Cup as it stands
On The Plane is back for the next 5 months for discussion about who could sneak into Steve Clarke's World Cup squad. Creator and host Andy Bargh is with BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons, commentator Calum Brown & Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page. They split the squad members into four...
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Hampden Roar catch-up 8: Domestic form and the transfer window
Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons & commentator Calum Brown to the pod to chat about how the squad members are doing domestically and who could do with a change of scenery this January. Craig Gordon's save, Scott McTominay's goals, Lennon Miller's gametime and Josh...
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The only dedicated Scotland National Team podcast featuring weekly episodes on player form, match build-up & reviews, squad announcements, interviews with former players, retrospectives, quizzes and much more.
Nominated for Football Podcast of the Year at the Scottish Podcast Awards!
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