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The SPFL 42 Show

The SPFL 42 Show

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Covering the SPFL across all levels. Hosted by Callum McFadden, Grant Campbell and John Bleasdale with regular insight from Morton legend Andy Ritchie and guests across all levels of the Scottish game.
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McInnes GONE, Hopkin and Gus IN and Rangers seal the title

The SPFL 42 ShowMar 11, 2021

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The SPFL42 - Scottish Cup Last 16 special

The SPFL42 - Scottish Cup Last 16 special

Grant hosts a very special show covering every match in the Scottish cup with a trio of special guests.
Apr 13, 202101:26:28
SWPL is BACK, Howe soon is now? & Scottish Cup 3rd round review

SWPL is BACK, Howe soon is now? & Scottish Cup 3rd round review

David and Callum take a look at all the major talking points in Scottish football.
Apr 07, 202145:40
SPFL42 Scottish Cup 3rd Round special

SPFL42 Scottish Cup 3rd Round special

Grant is back with some very special guests who will be taking part in the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup.
Apr 01, 202101:48:04
This Is Ibrox | The story of Rangers title triumph

This Is Ibrox | The story of Rangers title triumph

Tommy from This is Ibrox joins the show to discuss the key moments in Rangers title winning campaign and the journey of Rangers over the last ten years.
Mar 29, 202149:21
Saints seal top 6, league 1 and 2 RETURN and footballing pet hates

Saints seal top 6, league 1 and 2 RETURN and footballing pet hates

Grant and David chew the fat over another dramatic week in the world of Scottish Football.
Mar 24, 202101:12:39
The Scottish Cup preview

The Scottish Cup preview

Grant is joined by players and managers who will be participating in the return of the Scottish cup.
Mar 21, 202151:46
SPWL preview and the major stories in the SPFL

SPWL preview and the major stories in the SPFL

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Mar 18, 202101:22:39
McInnes GONE, Hopkin and Gus IN and Rangers seal the title

McInnes GONE, Hopkin and Gus IN and Rangers seal the title

Callum and Grant are back to discuss all the big issues across Scottish football.
Mar 11, 202154:11
Saints success, Scottish Cup comeback and relentless Rangers march on

Saints success, Scottish Cup comeback and relentless Rangers march on

Grant and Callum are back to discuss all the major issues in Scottish football.
Mar 04, 202101:19:52
The BetFred Cup final preview | Bingham, McCredie & Hamilton

The BetFred Cup final preview | Bingham, McCredie & Hamilton

John, Grant and Callum are joined by Livi cup winner David Bingham, Saints super fan Colin McCredie and the voice of the forthcoming final Rory Hamilton.
Feb 24, 202101:13:30
Andy Ritchie | The King of Cappielow at 65

Andy Ritchie | The King of Cappielow at 65

Andy joins Callum on his 65th birthday to discuss his career in football and answer questions from some famous faces and football fans.
Feb 23, 202133:05
Colin McMenamin | Goals, promotions and managerial memories

Colin McMenamin | Goals, promotions and managerial memories

Colin joins Callum for an in depth chat about his career in the game.
Feb 17, 202154:56
Wright IN, Accies on the up? and Arbroath rising

Wright IN, Accies on the up? and Arbroath rising

Alan Mahood joins Callum to discuss the big issues in Scottish football and preview the upcoming games across the Scottish game.
Feb 09, 202141:45
Magic Livi, Trouble in Tannadice? and McAlister retires

Magic Livi, Trouble in Tannadice? and McAlister retires

Grant and Callum are back to review all the major talking points in Scottish football including the close of the transfer window.
Feb 05, 202101:13:48
What next for Celtic? | Laura Bradburn

What next for Celtic? | Laura Bradburn

Laura from the superb A Celtic State of Mind joins Callum to reflect on Celtic’s season so far and ponder where the club go next.
Jan 31, 202141:54
Livi on fire, Hibs under pressure and more change at Morton

Livi on fire, Hibs under pressure and more change at Morton

Grant and Callum are back with a review of the Scottish league cup, the premiership, the championship and all the major talking points in the game.
Jan 28, 202101:01:16
Finlay Jack | Inside Queen of the South

Finlay Jack | Inside Queen of the South

Grant is joined by Queen of the South media officer Finlay Jack.
Jan 26, 202120:59
BetFred Cup Semi Final Preview

BetFred Cup Semi Final Preview

In this special episode on the SPFL42, Dr. Grant Campbell chats to representatives of each of the four semi finalists in this season's BetFred Cup semi finals.

On the show Grant is joined by club commentator Stephen Watt who is epresenting St Johnstone FC, Gavin Wilson from the Hibs Talk Podcast, Pie and Bovril's David McDonald on all things St Mirren and Euan Rankine from the Official TalkLivi Podcast.

The guys give their honest assessment of their teams semi final and discuss what Winning silverware would mean for their club in 2021.
Jan 21, 202101:04:32
Celtic in Crisis, Football suspended below the championship and the review

Celtic in Crisis, Football suspended below the championship and the review

Grant and Callum are back covering all the big talking points from another crazy week in Scottish football.
Jan 15, 202101:28:42
Raith Rovers Assistant manager Paul Smith

Raith Rovers Assistant manager Paul Smith

Grant Campbell interviews Paul on Raith’s start the season and the challenges that face clubs across Scotland.
Jan 07, 202117:33
Title race over, Hamilton Heroics, East Fife on fire and Scottish cup preview

Title race over, Hamilton Heroics, East Fife on fire and Scottish cup preview

Callum and Grant assess a massive week in Scottish football with rangers on course to win the Premiership, Dundee shocking Hearts, East fife beating Falkirk and they look ahead for the Scottish cup.
Jan 03, 202101:06:36
SPFL FESTIVE FIXTURES

SPFL FESTIVE FIXTURES

Grant, Callum and John are live for a very special Christmas show. All the major talking points in the game are covered as are the festive fixtures.
Dec 23, 202001:04:45
Peter Grant | Managing Alloa

Peter Grant | Managing Alloa

Peter joins Grant for a fascinating chat about life at Alloa.
Dec 11, 202027:09
Saints success, Relentless Rangers and on fire Falkirk

Saints success, Relentless Rangers and on fire Falkirk

Grant and Callum are back reviewing all the major talking points in Scottish football.
Dec 07, 202001:18:00
Paul Lawson | Celtic, Motherwell, County and management

Paul Lawson | Celtic, Motherwell, County and management

Paul joins Callum to discuss his career in football.
Dec 04, 202001:05:59
League Cup shocks, Neil Lennon’s future end the return to league action.

League Cup shocks, Neil Lennon’s future end the return to league action.

Grant and Callum dissect this week’s big talking points in Scottish football.
Nov 30, 202001:05:02
Gavin Price | Life at Elgin City and looking to the future

Gavin Price | Life at Elgin City and looking to the future

Gavin joins Callum to reflect on life at Elgin so far.
Nov 27, 202014:03
Highland League Special | Steven Mackay, Graeme Stewart, Paul Lawson and Steve Dolan.

Highland League Special | Steven Mackay, Graeme Stewart, Paul Lawson and Steve Dolan.

Grant Campbell hosts a chat with four of the biggest clubs in the highland league and their managers.
Nov 26, 202001:10:36
Jim Duffy | Dumbarton, Morton Memories and the future

Jim Duffy | Dumbarton, Morton Memories and the future

Jim joins Callum for a fascinating chat about life at Dumbarton and his hopes for the future.
Nov 23, 202024:03
Dylan Mackin | Stirling, playing part time and falling back in love with the game

Dylan Mackin | Stirling, playing part time and falling back in love with the game

Callum is joined by Stirling Albion striker Dylan Mackin for an honest chat about his career in football so far.
Nov 19, 202010:56
Paul Dixon | Life at Falkirk and hopes for the League 1 season

Paul Dixon | Life at Falkirk and hopes for the League 1 season

This weekend's League One game of the weekend is between the top two as second placed Falkirk entertain league leaders Cove Rangers. Ahead of the game, John Bleasdale spoke to Falkirk left back Paul Dixon. Paul gave his thoughts on Falkirk's start to the season, their ambitions to win promotion after Covid halted their bid to overhaul Raith last season, and if he sees this weekend's match as a must-win even at this early stage. He also talks about Falkirk's progression in the Betfred Cup to earn a home tie against Rangers, and how sad it is that no fans will be there to boost the clubs coffers. We round off with a brief chat on Scotland's qualification and Paul, who won two Scotland Caps in 2012, sums up what it means to see us finally end that 22 year hoodoo.
Nov 19, 202018:44
Scotland Qualify, League Cup round up and predicting the weekend ahead

Scotland Qualify, League Cup round up and predicting the weekend ahead

Callum and Grant return with the flagship SPFL 42 show.
Nov 18, 202001:03:22
Nicola Hardie | SWPL, coaching with Rangers and Scotland

Nicola Hardie | SWPL, coaching with Rangers and Scotland

Nicola joins Callum for a fascinating insight into life within the women’s game at Glasgow Rangers and the Scotland national team.
Nov 16, 202023:40
SPWL | Behind the scenes at Forfar Farmington and Spartans

SPWL | Behind the scenes at Forfar Farmington and Spartans

Grant and John host this very special show with the manager of Forfar Farmington Ryan McConville and the manager of Spartans Debbie McCulloch
Nov 13, 202039:34
Scott Brown | The League Cup and Peterhead

Scott Brown | The League Cup and Peterhead

As we look ahead to this weeks Betfred League Cup action, John Bleasdale speaks to Peterhead Captain Scott Brown. Peterhead have been, arguably, the surprise package in this seasons competition by beating Premiership side Dundee United at Tannadice. That coupled with a home win over Brechin puts the Blue Toon in a great position to reach the last sixteen, though they have tough matches at Kelty Hearts then at home to St Johnstone. Scott talks up his sides chances of progression and for Peterhead to kick on in League One this season.
Nov 09, 202018:54
Rob MacLean | Anchoring the game and love of the SPFL42

Rob MacLean | Anchoring the game and love of the SPFL42

Rob joins Callum to discuss his career in broadcasting and commentating on Scottish football and the Scotland national team.
Nov 09, 202028:24
Kyle Jacobs | Life at Morton, Livi Memories and playing under David Hopkin.

Kyle Jacobs | Life at Morton, Livi Memories and playing under David Hopkin.

Kyle joins Callum to talk about his hopes for the season with Morton and to reflect on his career so far.
Nov 06, 202011:51
Stewart Petrie Exclusive: Montrose and Management

Stewart Petrie Exclusive: Montrose and Management

Stewart joins Callum to discuss his career in management so far, his love of Montrose and his future aspirations.
Nov 04, 202024:07
Semi Finals, SPFL Review and Behind the scenes at Cove

Semi Finals, SPFL Review and Behind the scenes at Cove

Callum McFadden and Grant Campbell review both Scottish Cup semi finals and all the big talking points from across the SPFL, Callum chats to Cove Rangers assistant Manager Gordon Young and they look ahead to next weekends matches.
Nov 03, 202001:10:31
Steven Anderson | Scottish Cup success and a life in football

Steven Anderson | Scottish Cup success and a life in football

Steven joins Callum to talk about his career in the game most notably at St Johnstone where he won the Scottish Cup as captain!
Nov 01, 202048:40
Ziggy Gordon | SPFL memories and life abroad

Ziggy Gordon | SPFL memories and life abroad

Ziggy talks about his career in the SPFL with Hamilton in two spells and Patrick Thistle as well as life abroad in Poland and Australia.
Oct 28, 202041:11
EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Bevington on SPFL

EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Bevington on SPFL

Adrian shares his view on the way forward for the Scottish game.
Oct 19, 202018:05
Danny Denholm | Lower League Ramblings

Danny Denholm | Lower League Ramblings

Ahead of the return of the SPFL championship, league one and league two - Danny Denholm joins Callum to discuss his career and lower league ramblings.
Oct 16, 202046:20
Predicting the SPFL season with Andy Ritchie, 20 Minute Tims and This is Ibrox

Predicting the SPFL season with Andy Ritchie, 20 Minute Tims and This is Ibrox

We get the Celtic and Rangers perspectives from two of the most popular fan media sites linked to the clubs and Andy Ritchie and Callum predict what the season will deliver as well as previewing every game this weekend.
Jul 31, 202001:06:17
Return of the Premiership and looking ahead across the SPFL

Return of the Premiership and looking ahead across the SPFL

All 4 divisions of the SPFL covered with insight from Rory Hamilton, 1885 Ben, East Fife manager Darren Young and Queen’s Park media man Sean Davenport.
Jul 24, 202001:03:19