- 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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Kieran is joined by former Professional Player Jamie Mitchell and coach and analyst John Walker to discuss what’s happened to Scottish managers. There are fewer Scottish managers than ever before in the Scottish Premiership, and there’s only David Moyes in the English Premier League (in 2011 there were 7!) 

-       What are the benefits of bringing in foreign coaches to Scotland?

-       What can we learn from Ian Cathro’s success at Estoril? 

-       Who will get the new Rangers manager?

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Kieran is joined by Keith Lasley, Chief Operating Officer at St Mirren. They discuss:

- What are the key signs of a modern, progressive club?

- How important is a club strategy - and should the SPFL have one too?

- How is St Mirren bringing the academy closer to the first team?

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Kieran is joined by Uefa A License holder Blair Munn, who's worked with some of Scotland's top talent, including Lennon Miller and Gabe Forsyth. They discuss:

-       Are we entering a golden generation for young Scottish footballers?

-       What does it take to make it to the top?

-       Why is there still a lack of young Scots playing in the Premiership?

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Kieran is joined by Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney and coach and analyst John Walker to delve into the Scottish Championship. They discuss:

-       How has Falkirk gone from a mid-table League 1 side to Premiership contenders?

-       Do the promotion play-offs need to be restructured?

-       Were Premiership clubs right to ban artificial pitches?

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Scotland, Falkirk, Championship, raith rovers, ayr united, Hamilton, Dunfermline athletic, Livingston, Partick thistle, Greenock Morton, Queen’s Park, Airdrie, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England

Ben Doak, Lennon Miller, Max Johnston, James Wilson, Gabe Forsyth… the list goes on. There are many fantastic young Scottish players breaking through in the SPFL and abroad. But which players make our top 10 ? And who will be number one?  

Kieran is joined by football scout Kai Watson and coach and analyst John Walker for a positive New Year podcast that spotlights some of our best talent. 

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