Sofamanager Scottish Football Podcast

Paul Menzies

A few lads discussing a casual observers view of Scottish Football all the way from Rangers and Celtic in the Premiership to Fort William and Hawick in the Lowland League!

  • 58 minutes 35 seconds
    Episode 108: Falkirk Blown Away in Scottish Cup, The Welsh Mafia and Mick Kennedy Ye Ragin?

    On their 2025 debut Paul and John are back to review last weekends Scottish Cup ties. Paul professes his love for serial wind-up merchant Dylan Easton after watching Falkirk's defeat to Raith. We also get to hear about John's East of Scotland Qualifying Cup tour visiting Linlithgow Rose, Camelon Juniors and Bo'ness United. Lastly Livingston FC are national radio darlings?! Enjoy! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    24 January 2025, 9:23 am
  • 1 hour 26 seconds
    Episode 107: SPFL Teams in the Prem?! Cheeky Old Firm "Shenanigans" and Scotland Snooze Fest

    On this weeks show we discuss where Scottish football clubs would fit into the English pyramid, after Rangers performance against Tottenham. We also discuss the uninteresting World Cup qualifier draw for the Scotland National Team and generally rant about getting to Hampden at these awkward hours! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    19 December 2024, 7:17 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Episode 106: "Rubbish" Ultras at Linlithgow Rose and The Last Midweek Old Firm Derby Was When?!

    On this weeks show John reviews the headache Linlithgow Rose ultras gave stewards in their third round tie against Raith Rovers. We also discuss the 4th round draw for the Scottish Cup and how random it actually is ... Finally a throwback to the cup replay between Celtic and Rangers in the 10-11 season and Paul has a rant about the legitimacy of the Europa Conference League. Enjoy! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    5 December 2024, 7:50 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 105: We Need To Talk About Aberdeen ... and Sportsound, Pin Collecting and Scottish Cup 3rd Round!

    On this weeks show Paul and John finally get to digest Aberdeen's lightning start and where it might be going after the sensational 3-3 draw with Hibernian! We also mull over financial woes with Inverness and Dumbarton debating the future for smaller outfits. John also gives us some tips on which Scottish Cup 3rd round ties to watch and even surprises us with some props! What even are expected goals ... Enjoy! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    27 November 2024, 10:15 pm
  • 57 minutes 5 seconds
    Episode 104: Billy Gilmour Is Bad? Queens Park Party Lights and John's Man Inside ...

    Much like Duk, Efe Ambrose and Mathias Pogba we have been missing for a while but have returned! On this weeks show we give live reaction to Queens Park vs. Falkirk (on the telly whilst we were recording) and last weekends Livingston game. Also John and Paul review Scotland's Nations League campaign and their prospects against Greece. Enjoy! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    23 November 2024, 2:10 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 103: Consoled In The Arms Of A Giant Hungarian; Euro 2024 Review

    On this weeks episode we finally get to hear about John's trip to Germany supporting Scotland in the Euros. We also compare perspectives and should Clarke stay or go? Lastly do you carefully pick out what kits you take on holiday? We discuss! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    25 July 2024, 8:30 pm
  • 58 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 102: You're taking THAT Scotland flag to Munich??!!

    On this weeks show we wave off John as he jets off to Germany for what is set to be a memorable Euros tournament! Here all about his early morning travel itinerary and what our predictions are for the Tartan Army's men. There is also a patriotic spin on Euro or Eu-Know, enjoy! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    12 June 2024, 7:38 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Episode 101: Big Coq's, Falkirk's Parisian Twin and Pyjama Shorts! Euro Kit Rankings and Scottish Cup Review!

    On this weeks show Paul and John rank Euro 2024 away kits (without much agreement). We also discuss the possibility of the return of the Stirlingshire Cup, Premier Sports groups and attendance juicing. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro

    2:26 Europa League Finals

    7:52 Euros Away Kit Tier List

    30:45 Euro or Eu-Know

    36:15 Scottish Cup Final

    44:16 Falkirk Attendance Juicing

    51:38 Premier Sports Cup For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    2 June 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 100: Give Him Everything! Scotland Squad Announcement and The Centenary!

    On the 100th Episode!! Paul and John discuss how they got this far and what it's like making the Sofamanager Scottish Football Podcast. We take a tour of Scotlands Digs for Euro 2024 and most importantly who's getting to stay there! Euro or Eu-Know also makes a return but this week the tables have turned ...

    0:00 Intro

    2:58 Centenary Celebrations

    9:33 Scotland Digs

    14:03 Scotland Squad Selection

    28:28 Potential Formations

    37:48 BBC Pundits Picks

    55:22 Euro or Eu-Know For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    26 May 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Episode 99: Why We Hate JD and Hearts Should Be Splitting The Old Firm!

    On this weeks show Paul and John give their grades to all 12 Premiership ahead of the final day. They also discuss whether we will see the Old Firm teams be split again, what it would take to do that and how the leagues might have looked without them! The now infamous quiz Euro or Eu-Know also makes a return! For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    19 May 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 98: SPFL Partick v Airdrieonians Playoff Reaction and SPL Sticker Memories!

    On this weeks show Paul and John discuss the playoff party currently taking place in the SPFL with Partick Thistle, Airdrieonians, Alloa Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Montrose, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and much more! We also discuss the drama with the League 2 playoff along with the implications of the new Bronze standards. Paul reminisces about being swindled out of his favourite Panini sticker and John plays our new game Eu-ro or Eu-Know! 0:00 Intro

    2:20 Playoff Structure

    5:53 Premiership Playoffs

    15:02 Championship Playoffs

    22:43 TV Deal

    25:54 League 1 Playoffs

    31:02 League 2 Playoffs

    41:28 Euro or EuKnow

    46:45 Sticker Memories

    59:54 Outro For more Sofamanager follow: https://www.instagram.com/sofamanager https://www.facebook.com/sofamanger

    12 May 2024, 7:30 am
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