Scottish Football Podcast

The League Cup group stage is complete and the knockout ties are set, but not without plenty of drama along the way. Charlotte Cohen is joined by former Dundee and Ross County manager Tony Docherty and Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn to analyse Dunfermline's impressive progress under Neil Lennon, St Johnstone's shock exit after defeat to East Fife and what it means for the newly-promoted side heading into the Premiership season. The panel also discuss a mouth-watering last-16 draw, including Dundee United's home tie against Celtic and an Ayrshire derby between Kilmarnock and Ayr United. Elsewhere, there's debate over Celtic's transfer business, Aberdeen's encouraging start under Stephen Robinson, Rangers' ongoing rebuild and why young players like Finlay Curtis and Alex Lowry could have important roles to play in the months ahead.

Ian McCall and Steven Thompson debate some interesting ties in the Scottish Cup last 16, plus reaction as Dunfermline defeat holders St Mirren to reach the knockout stage.

Reaction to Saturday's Scottish League Cup matches plus we get the fans involved as the new SPFL season looms, with David Curie, Scott Brown, Andy Halliday and Tom English.

Motherwell made it look comfortable in Europe with a professional 2-0 win over HB Tórshavn – but how much credit does new boss Alfred Johansson deserve for keeping the momentum going?
Hibs suffered a frustrating defeat in Kosovo, but is it too early to judge David Gray's side before the return leg at Easter Road?
David Currie joined by Craig Telfer and Cillian Sheridan look ahead to a decisive weekend in the League Cup group stage, with Falkirk, St Mirren, Dunfermline, Livingston and Stenhousemuir all battling for places in the knockout rounds.
And with the Premiership season fast approaching, why is the lack of transfer activity causing growing concern among Celtic supporters?

James McFadden and Tom English assess Motherwell's encouraging start to the season following their 2-0 win over HB in the first leg of their Conference League qualifier.