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Scott McTominay left a struggling Man United to become Serie A’s Most Valuable Player, win the Scudetto for Napoli and be nominated for the Ballon D’Or - all in one year. Was he this good all along? Is he finally getting the respect he always deserved? This episode of Football Daily, hosted by football writer and Copa 90 presenter Eugene Noble, goes right back to the start of Scott’s incredible story and explores the making of McTominay: How he grew from the Man Utd academy, to being taken under José Mourinho's wing, to performing on the international stage. We speak to coaches and players who knew him at the academy, like Paul McGuinness and James Weir, as well as podcasters, pundits and fans like Jay Motty, Joe Fischetti and Umberto Bernardo, who have tracked his career from Old Trafford to the Neapolitan sun. We also hear from football journalists like Mina Rzouki about how Scott has transformed under Antonio Conte, as well as Scottish Legend and commentator Pat Nevin about how he is becoming a symbol for the nation in the blue shirt of Scotland. We even speak to Scotland head coach Steve Clarke about Scott’s crucial role to the international team and a conversation that sparked Scott’s career back into life. In 2026, McTominay is facing his biggest season yet: Napoli have a title to defend. They’re back in the champions league. And Scotland have their world cup qualifier campaign already underway. So the question isn’t just how Scott McTominay got here - it’s how much higher can he go?

After 28 years, Scotland are back in the World Cup finals, with manager Steve Clarke guiding the national team through qualification and the most dramatic climax at Hampden Park.

Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Ray Bradshaw, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

Ryan Stevenson and Tom English discuss Hearts' prospects with Wouter Vrancken's side dropping into the Europa League 3rd qualifying round after their 6-0 aggregate defeat.

Hearts return to Tynecastle facing a huge challenge after last week's 4-0 defeat away to Sturm Graz. With their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread, can Wouter Vrancken's side produce a famous European comeback or at least restore confidence ahead of the Premiership campaign? Andrew Petrie is joined by Hearts Standard editor Joel Sked to analyse exactly where things went wrong in Austria, from a disastrous nine-minute spell, defensive mistakes and missed opportunities. The discussion also looks at Vrancken's tactical options, the importance of building momentum, the impact of key departures and whether more transfer business is still needed before the window closes. Plus, what would count as success on the night, and how significant is European football to Hearts' wider ambitions this season?

All the reaction after Motherwell and Hibernian both progress in the Uefa Conference League qualifiers. With David Currie, Tom English, Scott Allan and Rory Loy.

It's a huge night in Europe for Hibernian and Motherwell. Charlotte Cohen is joined by Hibs Women's head coach Joelle Murray and Herald football writer Stephen McGowan to preview two pivotal Conference League qualifiers. Hibs return to Easter Road needing to overturn a two-goal deficit after a disappointing first leg against Malisheva, with questions growing around David Gray's side and their European record. Meanwhile, Motherwell head to the Faroe Islands carrying a valuable 2-0 advantage and looking to continue an encouraging start under new manager Alfred Johansson. The discussion also explores the challenge facing Scottish clubs in early-season European ties, the importance of developing young Scottish talent, and Celtic's latest transfer business after the arrival of highly-rated striker Kasper Høgh. With more movement expected at Parkhead and crucial matches on the horizon, there's plenty for Scottish football fans to get stuck into.

What will Scottish Premiership football look like this season? David Currie is joined by coach and analyst John Walker and former midfielder Scott Allan for a tactical deep dive into the campaigns ahead. From Hearts' ambitious "organised chaos" under Wouter Vrancken to Celtic's attempts to replace Daizen Maeda's relentless pressing, the panel examine the biggest strategic shifts across the league. There's analysis of Derek McInnes' Rangers rebuild, Hibernian's continued commitment to a back three, Motherwell's efforts to maintain their identity after a summer of change and why Falkirk remain one of the most fascinating teams to watch. The discussion also covers Dundee United's evolution under Jim Goodwin, Neil McCann's influence at Kilmarnock, St Mirren's new direction under Craig McLeish and concerns over St Johnstone's prospects. If you want to understand not just who might win, but how Scottish clubs plan to do it, this is the episode for you.

Steven Thompson and Andy Halliday asses both Rangers and Dundee Utd following their draw at Tannadice in Derek McInnes' first competitive match as Rangers manager.

Full Premiership full preview - kicking off with tonight's game between new look Rangers and Dundee Utd. Who has been the signing of the transfer window, so far? Are Hearts fans hurting at the moment and Ray asks Conor and Kris - just how big is the step up from the top of the Championship to the Premiership? And have champions Celtic done enough to prepare for the season ahead?

Ryan Stevenson, Andy Halliday,Willie Miller and Michael Stewart assess Saturday's action on the opening weekend of the Premiership as Aberdeen stun Hearts .

The opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership continued on Sunday with St Johnstone beating Kilmarnock in a seven-goal thriller and Motherwell winning at Easter Road.

Kenny Macintyre, Tom English, Scott Brown and Rory Loy review Celtic 1-0 Dundee in the Scottish Premiership

The Scottish Premiership is back and the opening weekend delivered drama from start to finish. Craig Telfer is joined by Kevin Thomson and Cillian Sheridan to break down all the biggest talking points. Aberdeen snatch victory against Hearts with two late goals, Kevin Nisbet's remarkable scoring run continues, and Dundee United impress as they hold Rangers on Derek McInnes' league debut. The panel assess encouraging performances from St Johnstone and Motherwell, examine whether Falkirk and Kilmarnock should be concerned after opening-day defeats, and preview Celtic's first league outing as new record signings Camilo Duran and Kasper Høgh prepare for their Parkhead bows. With goals, controversy and plenty of early-season storylines, the Premiership is back with a bang.

Charlotte Cohen is joined by Scott Allan and Cammy Kerr to look ahead to a huge weekend of Scottish football.

After another busy night in Europe, can Rangers bounce back from a disappointing display and respond against Hibs? Are Hearts already under pressure as Dundee United head to Tynecastle?

Who will come out on top in a potentially crucial Battle of the Saints between St Mirren and St Johnstone? The team also assess Aberdeen's encouraging start, Celtic's new-look attack, Motherwell's momentum and Falkirk's early-season challenges.

Plus, Cammy Kerr with his take on Livingston's ambitions ahead of a blockbuster Championship clash with Partick Thistle

We look back on a night of mixed results for Scottish teams in European action with losses for Rangers and Hearts, a draw for Motherwell and victory for Hibernian.

It's a huge night in Europe for Scottish football. Can Rangers bounce back from a frustrating league opener and take a positive result from Poland against Jagiellonia Białystok? How important could Nico Raskin be if he stays, and what does Rangers' transfer business still need before the window closes?

Just how difficult is Hearts' trip to Benfica? Are concerns over their start to the season justified, or do the fixtures need proper context? Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Andy Halliday and Cammy Bell as the team look ahead to a massive European test for Scottish clubs.

Motherwell and Hibs are back in Conference League qualifying action, but who is best placed to reach the next round?

The team assess Motherwell's trip to face HJK Helsinki and ask whether Alfred Johansson's side can continue their impressive start to the season. Are the Steelmen now playing with a belief and authority rarely seen from Scottish clubs in Europe?

Meanwhile, Hibs welcome Shkendija to Easter Road after an up and down start to their campaign. Have David Gray's side learned from their early European scare? And can they find the consistency needed to balance domestic and continental ambitions?

Ryan Flynn, John Walker and Stevie Miller preview two huge matches for Scottish football.

Matchday one is in the books, but what did we really learn from the SPFL's opening weekend? David CurrIE is joined by Rory Loy and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's win over Dundee and ask whether Martin O'Neill's side are truly ready for a crucial Champions League play-off.

Did Dundee show enough to suggest Steven Pressley should be more ambitious this season? Why are Celtic fans still frustrated by the pace of transfer business?

Plus, we look ahead to the European qualifiers facing Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell, and ask which Scottish club has the toughest route to group-stage football.

A huge afternoon in the Premiership saw wins for Celtic against Kilmarnock, Hearts against Dundee Utd and Hibernian against Rangers, with a draw between Motherwell and Falkirk.

The Sportsound pundits debate what changes need to be made for the betterment of Scottish football. Plus post-match reaction to wins for Dundee and St Mirren.

Kasper Hogh kickstarts his Celtic career as they trounce Kilmarnock on Rugby Park’s newly laid park. How impressive was he alongside fellow summer signing Camilo Duran?

Just a couple of hours later Rangers fell behind to Hibs, found an equaliser, and were then undone by a late winner for the visitors as Derek McInnes continues the search for his first win in his dream jobs. Is there now real cause for concern at Ibrox? Should they have cashed in on Youssef Chermiti?

Wouter Vrancken's Hearts put four unaswnered goals past Dundee United to bounce back from their Benfica drubbing. Is this the version of Hearts we're more likely to see this season as their new squad continues to gel?

Does Scottish football need a quota system to help young Scottish players get opportunities for top-flight first teams? What recommendations should be made at the upcoming SFA summit?

As John McGinn prepares to captain Aston Villa on one of European football's biggest stages, the Scottish Football Podcast pays tribute to one of Scotland's modern greats.

How did a youngster from St Mirren become a Europa League winner, Premier League captain and Scotland talisman? What makes him such a unique teammate, opponent and leader? Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan shares first-hand insight into playing alongside McGinn, while Michael Grant reflects on his extraordinary Scotland career, and his infectious personality.

How big a mistake did Celtic make when they didn't sign him from Hibs?

Do Scotland fans take John McGinn for Granted? And will he one day become Scotland captain too?

Elvis most definitely lives. A year after facing intense criticism, Steven Pressley has Dundee playing with confidence and belief. What's behind their impressive start and can they handle rising expectations?

At Rangers, the board has publicly backed Derek McInnes after another frustrating result, but is patience really possible when they're already chasing Celtic?

And at Hearts, the sale of Alex Kyziridis puts the Jamestown model under the microscope... can the club keep replacing key players while remaining competitive at the top end of the SPFL? Charlotte Cohen is joined by Moira Gordon and Ryan Flynn to debate the biggest talking points in Scottish football.

A surprise appointment, a promise of front-foot football and only weeks to make it work. Is Scotland’s new era arriving at exactly the right time?

Can a 39-year-old with just 107 games in management bring front-foot, high-intensity football to the national team? Should he stick with the core built by Steve Clarke, or give younger players their chance? And with Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia ahead, how quickly can the new era take shape?

What should we make of Sebsatien Pocognoli's appointment as the new Scotland manager? What sort of task faces him as we target Euro 2028? Will we see a new identity on the park under the Belgian?

And the League Cup draw throws up a quarter-final Old Firm as Rangers are drawn at home to Celtic along with Stenhousemuir v Heart of Midlothian, Ross County v Hibernian, Kilmarnock v Aberdeen.

With Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy, and Ryan McGowan.

Sebastien Pocognoli is confirmed as Scotland men's new head coach, plus reaction to Sunday's Scottish League Cup ties, and the quarter-final draw which includes an Old Firm derby.

The Sportsound team review all of Saturday's League Cup action with wins for Aberdeen, Celtic and Ross County

David Currie, Rory Loy and Ian McCall review Kilmarnock 3-2 Ayr United in the League Cup

Charlotte Cohen is joined by former striker Conor Sammon and football writer Stephen McGowan to preview a fascinating League Cup weekend. Can unbeaten Ayr United heap more pressure on Kilmarnock in the Ayrshire Derby? Will Dundee repeat last weekend's impressive win over Aberdeen, or can the Dons respond?

How do Dundee United contain a Celtic side boosted by a raft of new signings? And after another damaging European setback, just how important is Rangers' clash with holders St Mirren for Derek McInnes?

Plus, the panel make their quick-fire predictions, identify the weekend's coupon buster and reveal who they expect to be making the headlines by Sunday night

Reaction to a big night in Europe as Rangers boss Derek McInnes admits his side may not yet be ready for it. Plus joy for Hibs and Motherwell in the Conference League

Another massive night in Europe for Scotland's clubs. Can Rangers overturn their first-leg deficit and give Derek McInnes a much-needed boost? Is there any chance of a Tynecastle miracle against Benfica, or is Hearts' focus already shifting to the next challenge?

And can Hibs handle the North Macedonian heat and protect their slender advantage, can Motherwell continue their impressive start to the season and book a place in the next round?

David Currie is joined by Andy Halliday and Cammy Bell to assess the chances of all four sides and predict who will still be standing when the final whistles blow

Kenny Macintyre, Tom English, Pat Bonner and Scott Brown review Celtic 3-0 LASK

It's Champions League qualifying time for Celtic and the stakes could hardly be higher. Can Martin O'Neill's side finally put recent play-off disappointments behind them and get past Austrian champions LASK?

Is the tie really about £40 million, or is European prestige the bigger prize? David Currie is joined by Cillian Sheridan and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's start to the season, debate whether recruitment has been completed in time, and examine key concerns in midfield and defence.

Plus, what role could new arrivals play, what's next for Reo Hatate, and could another Old Firm ticket row be brewing after the League Cup draw?

The dust has settled on the appointment of Sébastien Pocognoli, but what can Scotland fans realistically expect from the new national team boss? Can a more attacking style be implemented quickly, and which players could benefit most from a fresh start?

Andy Burke, Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer assess the opportunities and risks facing the new manager, while also looking at the wider reset across the Scotland pathway. Plus, who is making the early running in the in Scotland's lower leagues? Are Neil Lennon's Dunfermline still title contenders, can Partick Thistle live up to the hype, and are Stenhousemuir becoming the season's surprise package? There's also discussion on Ross County's revival and Hamilton's promising start.

Scott Brown, James McFadden and Tom English debate Celtic's extraordinary collapse against LASK in their Champions League play-off, despite O'Neill's side having led the tie 4-0.

How ready are Celtic for the season ahead?

Should they confirm their qualification for the Champions League, do they have the strength in depth required to compete on all fronts under Martin O’Neill? Where do they need to add to the squad before the window shuts?

Is Colby Donovan the long-term answer to their full-back woes with Alistair Johnston’s lengthy layoff confirmed? And how should they approach their Champions League play-off second leg away to LASK? Will they go for it early and put it beyond doubt - or play with more caution despite their healthy aggregate lead?

With David Currie, Cillian Sheridan, and Gordon Wad

Dundee are celebrating derby-day success after edging out Dundee United and continuing their impressive start to the Premiership season.

Charlotte Cohen is joined by Moira Gordon and Rory Loy to assess what the result means for both sides, whether Dundee United's lack of goals is becoming a concern and what Jim Goodwin can do to turn performances into points.

The discussion also takes in the Championship, where newly-promoted Stenhousemuir sit top of the table after a remarkable start under Marvin Bartley, while Livingston, Dunfermline and Partick Thistle remain firmly in the promotion picture.

Plus, with the transfer window entering its final days, the panel debate who has done the best business, where Celtic and Hearts still need strengthening and why Rangers may still have major work to do before the deadline.

Sunday Sportsound has all the reaction to the Dundee derby, the latest on the new Scotland manager, a look at the Scots playing in Italy, and a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe.

All the reaction to Saturday's football action and we discuss the upcoming Scotland squad

A dramatic night in Europe leaves plenty to discuss as the Scottish Football Podcast looks ahead to a huge weekend.

We preview a fascinating Dundee Derby as Steven Pressley's impressive Dundee side prepare to face Jim Goodwin's Dundee United.

In Europe can Rangers and Hibs finish the job in their Conference League play-offs? Are Hearts still capable of upsetting Rapid Vienna? And what can Motherwell take from a spirited display against one of Europe's strongest sides?

Plus, who is best placed in the Championship promotion race as Partick Thistle, Inverness, Livingston and Dunfermline prepare for key early-season tests?

Steven Thompson and Andy Halliday assess the chances of the four Premiership sides vying to reach the Conference League following the first leg of their play-off.

t's a huge night for Scottish football as Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell all aim to take a step closer to the Conference League league phase.

Can Rangers build on their first win under Derek McInnes? Will Hearts fare better against Austrian opposition this time around? Do Hibs have what it takes to overcome Belgian side Gent and keep their European run going? And can Motherwell pull off a major shock against Bundesliga heavyweights Freiburg?

Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Andy Halliday and Joelle Murray for analysis, predictions and plenty of debate ahead of a massive European Thursday.

Hearts are through to the Conference League after beating Rapid Vienna on penalties in drama-packed evening, with David Currie, Thomas Duncan, Allan Preston and Ryan Stevenson.

Four up and out: Celtic's Champions League meltdown plus Hearts' last shot in Vienna

Celtic fail to qualify for the Champions League for the second year running - what impact will it have on the rest of their season? Will their recruitment strategy in the final days of the transfer window change? And what does it mean for the coefficient?

Are Hearts confident of progressing to the Conference League? Or will their away second leg be too big an ask for Wouter Vrancken’s side so early in his time in charge at Tynecastle?

With Charlotte Cohen, Ryan McGowan, and Michael Grant.

01:00 | Celtic's European collapse Reaction to Celtic's dramatic Champions League exit against LASK.

04:10 | Has recruitment failed Celtic again? Questions over squad depth, planning and transfer strategy.

07:40 | The financial fallout What missing out on the Champions League means for Celtic and Scottish Football.

10:20 | Who is to blame? The board, the players or the manager? The panel assess responsibility.

12:10 | Hearts' big night in Vienna Can Hearts reach the Conference League group stage?

16:20 | Hearts' progress and the coefficient concern Signs of improvement at Tynecastle and a look at Scotland's European challenge