Kieran is joined by Henry McLeish (Former First Minister of Scotland) for this special episode. They discuss:

-       Do we lack ambition as a footballing nation?

-       Is the current youth setup fit for purpose?

-       Are the SFA and SPFL transparent enough?

Get in touch: 

⁠[email protected]⁠

⁠https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠

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Kieran is joined by coach and analyst John Walker for this Euros Special episode. They discuss:

-       Why did we play so negatively?

-       Did we learn the lessons from Euro 2020?

-       What are the solutions?

Get in touch: 

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

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Kieran is joined by journalist Callum McFadden. They discuss:

-       Does Scottish football need more investment?

-       Can we learn from leagues with less resources?

-       Would you pay for an SPFL season pass?

Northern Ireland’s 5-year strategy:

https://www.nifootballleague.com/media/13555/nifl-strategy-web-version-2023.pdf

Away allocations by Scotland’s coefficient:

https://twitter.com/scotlandscoeff1/status/1719502282062991771

Get in touch: 

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, ireland, northern ireland

Kieran is joined by Graeme McGarry from The Herald. They discuss:

-       Should we bin VAR, like they did in Sweden? 

-       How is the media landscape changing in Scotland?

-       Why are there so many click-bait articles? 

Get in touch: 

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Kieran is joined by Paul Goodwin from the Scottish Football Supporters Association. They discuss:

-       Do the SPFL and SFA value input from supporters? 

-       Is it fair to say that football governance is ‘robust’?

-       Does the SFA distribute money fairly? 

Get in touch: 

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Kieran is joined by Greg McEwan (Former Commercial Director at Hibs).

They discuss:

- How many Scottish clubs have mission statements/strategies?

- Should there be better communication and transparency with fans?

- What innovative methods can clubs use to promote themselves?

Get in touch: [email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Kieran is joined by Gavin from Scotland's Coefficent. They discuss:

- What happens if we drop down the rankings?

- How do the new European club competitions work next season?

- Are smaller nations at risk from the Superleague?

Get in touch: 

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Kieran is joined by a host of great guests in this special highlights episode. They discuss:

- Do we need incentives for homegrown players?

- Do we need to scrap the 11-1 voting system?

- Should there be a 20-plenty rule for away supporters?

Get in touch:

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Kieran is joined by Iain McMenemy (Chairman of Stenhousemuir).

They discuss:

- Are SPFL and SFA working groups effective? 

- Should ticketing and marketing be centralised?  

- Do lower league cubs deserve a bigger slice of the pie?  

Get in touch: 

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2

Kieran is joined by coach and writer Jamie Hamilton. They discuss:

- What is Scotland’s tactical identity? 

- What does 'total football' and 'positional play' actually mean? 

- Can Scottish culture help influence our football?  

Get in touch: 

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

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