Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney joins Kieran for a great conversation at the Falkirk Stadium:

- How do we break the cycle of self-preservation?

- Is there a fairer way to distribute funds to the lower leagues?

- What are the key factors in Falkirk’s recent success?

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Scott Brown and Graeme Mathie of Ayr United join Kieran:

-       Should clubs be mandated to play young players? 

-       Is the cooperation agreement working? 

-       What are the ambitions for Ayr United? 

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-       75% of the players in their league are home grown!

-       Youth football is much more competitive than in Scotland

-       Kids play multi-sports – not just football!

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Kieran is joined by Ian Coll from Sparta Prague, formerly Hadjuk Split and Celtic for this insightful podcast.  
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- “Scrap the two-legged play-offs"
- “It's time to re-think the alcohol ban"
- “Hardly anyone wants a 12-team league"
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Kieran is joined by marketing expert Michael Bochel for this special mini-episode.
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- We need to study what the Dutch are doing so well
- Innovation is key - otherwise Scottish football will move backwards.
- We should be the place where every young British player wants to go.
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Kieran is joined by Rory Hamilton for this special mini-episode.
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- “Our footballing ambition is too small!”
- “We need regional academies everywhere from Stranraer to Orkney!"
- “My greatest regret from the McLeish report” 

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Henry McLeish joins Kieran for this special mini-episode—former First Minister of Scotland and author of the McLeish report. 

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- Why is nobody talking about the Under-21s? 

- What are the pros and cons of young Scots moving to English academies?
- How do we entice dual nationals to declare for Scotland? 

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Kieran is joined by Owen Brown from The Young Team for this important and timely chat.

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Kieran is joined by Gerry Strain, Director of Football at Hamilton Academical. This is a fascinating chat about Hamilton’s journey over the last 3 years, and its vision for the future. 

- What’s the strategy for returning to the Premiership? 
- Are enough young players getting minutes?
- How will the club repair its relationship with the fans?  
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- What makes 'Right to Dream' so successful?
- How does Belgian football constantly punch above its weight?
- Why is Belgium moving to an 18-team league? 

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Kieran is joined by Frazer Robertson, 1st Team Coach at Standard Liege. Frazer has also worked for Right to Dream in Ghana and in the MLS with Philadelphia Union. This is a fascinating chat about Frazer’s career and what Scottish football could learn from these other footballing nations and cultures.

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