Scottish Football Podcast

Sunday saw two Scottish Premiership matches, with wins for Hearts against Dundee and St Johnstone who hosted Hibernian.

After Celtic's win against St Mirren in Saturday night's top of the table clash, we hear from Martin O'Neill and Craig McLeish. With David Currie, Pat Bonner and Rory Loy.

The SFA's chief football officer Craig Mulholland highlights new proposals that will help develop Scottish football's young talent, benefitting both the clubs and national side.

How did data help Liverpool spot Andy Robertson, and why did Jürgen Klopp overlook concerns about his defending?
Former Liverpool research director Ian Graham explains what Scottish clubs can learn from smarter recruitment. Are players in Scotland really undervalued? Is the experience placed on older homegrown players blocking the pathway for emerging talent? And should Scotland cast it's net wider and exploit the Scottish diaspora to attract more eligible players from abroad?
Plus, Ian argues that Scotland’s refereeing standards may make English clubs think twice about sending promising youngsters north on loan.
00:00:53 — How Liverpool spotted Andy Robertson
00:02:57 — Is Scottish football behind on data?
00:03:56 — Are players in Scotland really undervalued?
00:06:02 — The homegrown age problem
00:10:04 — Fixing Scotland’s talent pathway
00:12:04 — Are refereeing standards driving talent away?

Hearts continue their impressive rise under Wouter Vrancken after another Edinburgh derby victory, but what does the defeat mean for David Gray and Hibs?
Jane Lewis is joined by Scott Allan and Stephen McGowan to assess the key moments from Tynecastle, including the impact of James Wilson and Josh McPake.
With the transfer window finally closed, which clubs have strengthened, who leaves with unanswered questions, and can Rangers and Celtic make their late business count?
Plus, the team look ahead to a fascinating Premiership weekend
00:03:25 — Hearts Take Control of Edinburgh
00:06:11 — James Wilson and Josh McPake Make Their Case
00:07:13 — What Next for David Gray and Hibs?
00:10:35 — Transfer Window Winners and Losers
00:15:28 — Squad Turnover, Big Signings and Selection Headaches
00:17:09 — Premiership Weekend: Rangers, Celtic and Key Tests.