PLZ Football Podcast

Peter Martin believes all supporter groups at Celtic will have to show restraint and have a clear line of questioning in an orderly manner at the AGM to have any hope of getting answers from the Celtic board. Stephen McGowan disputes whether anything will change until everything changes at Celtic. Gordon Parks has warned that changes in the pathway for Scottish players to first-team football and the structure of Scottish football must change, or there are dark times ahead. Refereeing standards also comes under the spotlight once again!

Tam McManus is convinced former Hearts boss Derek McInnes is in for a hot reception from the Tynecastle fans when he returns as Rangers manager. There is a major question over whether Celtic's Alistair Johnstone should've been risked at Easter Road. Peter Martin has doubts about Alfred Johansson's ability to turn around Motherwell's fortunes.

Is Martin O'Neill guilty of making excuses for a Celtic team with a poor European record and their third consecutive European loss? Are there positives for Wouter Vrancken and Hearts as Scottish football's standing in Europe continues to plummet? Can Rangers bounce back after dropping points last weekend to Dundee?

Peter Martin, Gordon Parks and Hugh MacDonald tackle the persistent issue of sectarian chants in Scottish football on this week's Journos. They examine why sectarian chants remain a stain on the sport and what might be done to address the behaviour seen in the stands.

Sponsored by cameroncommercials.com, the panel also discuss mental health support in football and assesses who is the best manager in the Scottish Premiership right now. Subscribe for more match analysis every day, and let us know your thoughts on the issue in the comments below.

Tam McManus believes Hearts were too overconfident taking on Celtic and could have lost by eight or nine goals. Alex Rae believes Rangers will only win the league by making sure they overcome teams that sit in and defend. Alan Rough has criticised the standard of defending at the lower end of the Scottish Premiership. 

Gordon Parks reckons the majority of Celtic fans want Martin O'Neill to go. Do you agree? Can Hearts go to Celtic Park and gain a bit of revenge for the last-day title nightmare? Rangers are best placed to win the league. Which manager is next for the axe in the Scottish Premiership?

Hugh MacDonald has highlighted cocaine use as a bigger problem than alcohol at football matches in Scotland and the UK. Do you agree? Is the proposal for facial recognition to combat fan misbehaviour a step too far by the police and an encroachment on our civil liberties? Are Celtic facing a painful night in Lisbon? Can Hearts seriously challenge and win the Scottish Premiership in the next ten years?

Peter Martin wonders if there could be a rift between the Celtic manager Martin O'Neill and Cameron Carter-Vickers, or if it is yet another injury that has sidelined the centre-half. Alex Rae reckons European games will take their toll on Celtic and Hearts. Tam McManus believes the honeymoon is over for Alfred Johansson at Motherwell.

Gordon Parks and Tam McManus can't see Martin O'Neill surviving the civil war at Celtic all the way through the season. Rangers can increase the pressure by going top of the table. Will Hearts' busy schedule take its toll? Peter Martin rules out any reconciliation between Roy Keane and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Alex Rae doesn't believe Dermot Desmond will quit Celtic regardless of the latest tennis ball incident. Is there a mediator who could bring peace to Celtic? Pocognoli has options for the Slovenia game. Is a three-week break for International football too long. Can Rangers increase the pressure on Celtic when domestic football returns this weekend? Tennent's Sixes is a family affair.

Should we expect an easy win over North Macedonia? Who should be dropped from the starting eleven for Scotland? Are McBurnie and Bowie ready to score goals? Ronaldo, out of order or one of the GOATs who deserves respect? Peter, Roughie and Parksy are broadcasting from Braehead Arena, looking forward to the Tennent's Sixes over the weekend.

Hugh MacDonald sets out the minimum requirement from the next two Nations League games for Scotland. Peter Martin questions sporting integrity after Man City's guilty verdict. Gordon Parks has named the man he thinks might finish top of Scotland's Premiership scoring charts.

Alex Rae believes the asking price for Lewis Ferguson would have scuppered any possible move to Rangers in the summer. Peter Martin still doesn't know who is going to score the goals for Scotland. Alan Rough is hoping Pocognoli makes one significant change in the starting line-up against Switzerland.

The panel are hoping the mixture of new faces and experience can herald a bright new future for Sebastian Pocognoli as Scotland manager. Peter Martin has praised Derek McInnes for recruiting the right players for the right positions at Rangers. Hugh MacDonald doesn't think Dermot Desmond will sell up at Celtic.

Peter Martin believes Derek McInnes has made sure the recruitment delivered exactly what he needed in key positions for Rangers. Tam McManus reckons Martin O'Neill will call time on his managerial career in the International break, after achieving everything he could with Celtic. Gary Harkins has been singing the praises of his old club Dundee and their manager Steven Pressley. Has the pendulum of power swayed towards Rangers in the race for the title?

Owen Coyl says this current Celtic side bears no resemblance to a normal Martin O'Neill team. Peter Martin and Gordon Parks offer their opinion on who wins Sunday's old firm league showdown. Hugh MacDonald believes Hibs had to sack David Gray.

Stephen McGowan reckons a win for Rangers on Sunday at Celtic Park sends a strong message that Derek McInnes' side can win the league. Hugh MacDonald says all the pressure is on Celtic's board if the home side lose. Peter Martin believes David Gray still has some credit left in the bank as Hibs boss. The panel also discuss Pocognoli's first Scotland squad.

Alex Rae believes Derek McInnes now has options that can deliver in big games. Peter Martin reckons Martin O'Neill's side doesn't have the quality he demanded to win big games. Tam McManus thinks Sam Johnstone will be back on the bench for next Sunday's old-firm league encounter. Aberdeen's Stephen Robinson deserves all the praise for a semi-final place. Tam has a chilling stat for the Edinburgh derby at Hampden.

No away fans could sway this cup tie in Rangers favour says Gordon Parks. The rest of the panel think Celtic's firepower will win the day. No manager should be getting sacked this early in the season, but Tam McManus thinks the axe will fall if Hibs lose to Ross County. Dons fans have lost faith in Stephen Robinson, but Roughie is adamant he still needs time to mould his own Aberdeen side.

Graeme McGarry reckons one particular manager could be facing the axe this weekend with a Premier Sports cup exit. Is it too early to talk sackings? Peter Martin thinks chairmen should avoid panicking. Gordon Parks dismisses the value of the set-piece coach. Who is the best summer signing in Scotland?

Alex Rae has welcomed the SFA's plans to try and create a pathway for young Scottish talent to play first-team football in Scotland, but he has major reservations about the bigger clubs embracing the strategy. Tam McManus says Hibs boss, David Gray must win Saturday's cup match against Ross County or face the sack. Alan Rough believes Stephen Robinson is under pressure from Dons fans still living in the past with high expectations. 

Gordon Parks has highlighted groups of supporters who, unless checked and punished, will continue to create chaos, intimidation and destruction within our game. Will the SFA summit prompt change and deliver ideas to improve our players and the product in Scottish football? Which teams are playing the game the right way in the Scottish Premiership? Tam McManus has suggested the best footballing team in the country will cause an upset in the weekend fixtures.

Peter Martin talks to lifelong Celtic fan Matt McGlone about his part in 'Celts For Change' back in 1993 that removed the old Celtic board and signalled the arrival of Fergus McCann. Matt's memories of Celtic, games, players, a brush with the KGB and the personal toll on his personal life trying to save Celtic from dying are all discussed. 

Alex Rae believes the win over Aberdeen is a huge step in the right direction for Rangers, but there are many more battles they must win. Peter Martin doesn't believe Celtic will get all the players they need in this transfer window. Roughie and Tam are predicting a Hibs win in the Edinburgh derby.

SFA ban for Rangers and  Celtic, is the punishment fair? Who carries the can for dismal performances in Europe by a number of Scottish clubs? Is the pressure on Derek McInnes at Rangers so soon into his managerial reign? How many players will Martin O'Neill need and eventually get at Celtic before the window closes?

Stephen McGowan believes there are many individuals, groups and board members that are to blame for Celtic's play-off exit from the Champions League. Hugh MacDonald ranks the defeat as Celtic's most calamitous result in their history. Peter Martin rules out any prospect of change in the boardroom or strategy from the majority shareholder. What are the prospects for the remaining Scottish clubs in European competition this week?

Tam McManus is certain Martin O'Neill will have different levels of player he wants depending on their Champions League qualification. Rangers will make it past Jablonec, but it's going to be tight, according to former midfielder Alex Rae. Alan Rough believes Steven Pressley is getting all the praise he deserves for transforming Dundee on a tight budget.

Gordon Parks reckons the Rangers players are still playing with a fear of failure and making mistakes. Which clubs will qualify for the group stages of European competition? One pundit has suggested one of the top teams in the Scottish Premiership needs six new signings! Which club will claim the bragging rights in Dundee?

Peter Martin, Graeme McGarry and Hugh MacDonald are pessimistic about Scottish clubs in Europe and fear there might only be two clubs left in European competition by the end of the two-leg play-offs. There is optimism around the appointment of Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland manager and the talent he will be able to call on for the squad in the future.

Pocognoli has to try and find the talent, promote youth, attack and win! No easy task ahead for the new Scotland boss, according to the PLZ panel. McInnes with breathing space but he still needs new faces. Which Scottish team will triumph in Europe? Tam McManus is tipping more than a few painful casualties this week in the Europa Conference League.

Tam McManus pulls no punches, as he believes Derek McInnes has to start winning games, beginning with St Mirren on Sunday or he will be facing calls to sack him! Peter Martin thinks the Celtic juggernaut is so far ahead of everyone in the league. Can Motherwell defeat Freiburg?

Peter Martin, Michael Grant and Hugh MacDonald assess the SFA's request for a summit to work out a strategy to develop more homegrown Scottish players and to work out a pathway to playing regular first-team football at the highest level.

Peter Martin questions the lack of leaders on the pitch in the Scottish Premiership. Tam McManus believes Hibs fans are waiting for an excuse to call for David Gray's head at Hibs. Gordon Parks reckons Falkirk might have a battle to stay up this season. Predictions, arguments and Tam's hair dominate the show!

Stephen McGowan is adamant there will be no change to the strategy at Celtic until there is a change to the ownership and board. Hugh MacDonald says there's no time for Derek McInnes, it's win or bust. Infantino has a 50/50 chance of survival at FIFA.

Alan Rough believes £25m is too good to turn down for Arne Engels. Rangers will be tougher to break down this season, according to Peter Martin. Infantino is 'Dead man-walking', according to Tam McManus. Finally, The Football Show pays tribute to Franco Baresi, who passed away aged 66.

Tam McManus believes Hibernian will sack David Gray, if they get knocked out of Europe by Kosovan minnows Malisheva. Will new faces be enough to silence Celtic board critics? Peter Martn expects a different style of football at Rangers under Derek McInnes.

Tam McManus believes there will be a breaking point for Martin O'Neill if the Celtic board continue to drag their heels on recruitment. Peter believes the League structure must change to help Scottish football. Is the pressure already mounting on David Gray at Hibs? 

Alan Rough remembers Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle, Southampton and England legend Kevin Keegan, who has passed away aged 75 from cancer. Spain winning the World Cup, Scottish clubs in Europe and Celtic's civil war are all discussed.

Peter and Hugh give their verdict on the World Cup final. England's failure mentality stretches back to 1970 accroding to Hugh MacDonald. What is Celtic's signing strategy? Where does Hearts legend Craig Gordon rank among the best Scottish goalkeepers?

Peter and Roughie give their verdict on the World Cup Semi-Finals. The Rangers' signing of Cammy Devlin and the rumoured exodus of a number of Celtic stars are discussed, as well as the launch of the new PLZ predictor League for the season. https://bit.ly/PLZPREDICTORLGE