Mark Holmes joins me on the Beyond Canal Park podcast to talk through his years in the game. From Baltacha to dog biscuits, TK Maxx supersize suits, to dangling over bridges, we cover it all. Silverware in the HL, spells in the senior leagues in Scotland and Australia and a thriving football academy, there is no end to Mark’s talents. See who made his Best XI……..enjoy.

In this episode I am joined by Banks O’Dee manager Jamie Watt. He talks to me me about his trophy laden spells with Deveronvale & Cove Rangers, a frustrating time at Inverurie Locos and going out with a bang at Banks O’Dee. As well as the highs and lows of his playing days, Jamie gives an insight into his management career where he has so far led Banks O’Dee to every title available and into the Highland League! Jamie also names the Best XI he played with.

An emergency Pod and it’s a Beyond Hampden Park special as we bask in the glory of Scotland’s highly successful Nations League campaign. We talk promotion to the top tier, Clarke’s tactics, actually give players praise, Clarke = God, Euro draw hopes and fears, plus much much more!

I’m joined as always by John & Brooky to talk all things Scotland and the upcoming Nations League triple header against Ukraine and Ireland is on our minds!!

Scott ‘Fig’ Barbour joins me on the Podcast this week to launch Series 6 of Beyond Canal Park! We talk about his many cup wins with Fraserburgh & Formartine, the highs and lows of his Highland League career so far, bus runs, botched BBC interview and so much more. Scott lifts the lid on an amazing season personally and for Broch last year and what ambitions he has left. Scott also names the Best XI that he has played with so far.

In this episode we chew the fat over Scotland’s upcoming Playoff with Ukraine and a potential final with Wales in Cardiff. We look at potential starting line ups for the game and also forward to the Nation’s League encounters with Armenia and Ireland. John also challenges Brooky and James in a brand new feature. Play along while listening using the pictures provided on the Facebook post(in order). No cheating!

In a change to what we had hoped to bring and talk about to the show, we discuss the upcoming Scotland friendlies against Poland and the losers of the Austria/Wales semi final. We look at Steve Clarke’s squad selections, who might make debuts and who needs minutes over the 2 games. We discuss Hickey’s inclusion, Fraser’s exclusion and the merits of Bruce Anderson’s future selection! There’s the usual line up and score predictions and some of John & Brooky’s political musings on the state of the world. We look into FIFA/UEFA options for our semi final against Ukraine and also ahead to the first World Cup draw we will be a part of in 24 years!

In this episode we chat to 1999 Open Champion and Ryder Cup hero Paul Lawrie. He talks about growing up in the North East of Scotland dreaming of being a footballer. His change of path when turning pro at Banchory. Early tour memories, THAT Win at Carnoustie and the highs and lows of what followed. Ryder cup heroics and much much more!!

Peterhead manager Jim McInally joins me this week to talk through his career. We discuss Brian Clough, Jim McLean, playing in UEFA and Scottish cup finals for Dundee Utd as well as representing his country at a major tournament!

In this episode Nairn County assistant manager Mike Rae joins me for a chat through his career in the game. He talks about winning the Scottish cup with Dingwall before signing for Glasgow Rangers. He describes what it was like learning from Andy Goram and the tales of life working with Gazza, McCoist, Laudrup & co. He tells us about his involvement in the Jardel move falling through and also about amazing first team experiences during the 8 & 9 in a row seasons. Mike lifts the lid on his bust up with John Brown which ultimately ended his time at Ibrox. He also talks about his highly enjoyable time in the Highland League with Buckie Thistle and Nairn County and the time he became a keyboard warrior. He also name ls the Best XI that he played with during his career.