Let Me Be Frank Podcast

Høgh’s the daddy! Kasper Høgh announced himself in style with a stunning first-half hat-trick as Celtic demolished Kilmarnock 5-1 away from home.

Frank McAvennie gives his verdict on Celtic’s new striker and what his explosive start could mean for Martin O’Neill’s side this season.

Meanwhile, Rangers are still searching for their first competitive win after a nightmare start. Frank believes Derek McInnes will eventually get it right, but with two defeats and a draw already on the board, could it be too late by the time Rangers finally click?

Plus, Frank gives his verdict on Steven Naismith as a potential candidate for the Scotland job.

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Archie MacPherson reflects on an extraordinary career covering Scottish football’s greatest players, managers and moments. From the glory years of the national team to unforgettable World Cups, Archie shares stories from a lifetime behind the microphone. He also speaks candidly about the sadness of watching Scotland’s decline in later years, describing one World Cup side as the worst the country has produced. Along the way, he recalls Jock Stein, Sir Alex Ferguson and the characters who made football’s golden era so special.

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Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston revisit one of the biggest moments in Scottish football history.

Why did Mo Johnston really swap Celtic for Rangers? Bill McMurdo reveals what was happening behind the scenes and explains why one of football’s most controversial transfers unfolded the way it did.

Do you agree with his version of events?

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Didier Agathe joins Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie to relive one of the greatest eras in Celtic’s modern history under Martin O’Neill.

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Celtic have landed Kasper Høgh, and Frank believes they’ve finally got the strike force they set out to build this summer. But while the new front line looks exciting, he argues the squad is still far from complete and several key signings are needed before the transfer window closes.

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Former top referee Bobby Madden joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for an honest look behind the whistle.

Bobby reflects on following Scotland at the World Cup in the United States, witnessing one of the worst refereeing performances he’s ever seen at the highest level, and explains why he believes officials have become far too reliant on VAR instead of making decisions for themselves.

He also discusses how he would improve VAR, what it was like refereeing Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Costa, and shares stories from some of the biggest Celtic v Rangers matches he officiated.

There’s plenty more, including:

• The infamous Leon Balogun and Donald Trump red card controversy.

• Why he was punished for telling Leigh Griffiths to “f*** off”.

• Sending Alfredo Morelos off for “kicking someone in the baws”.

• The abuse he received as a referee in Scotland.

• His thoughts on Douglas Ross.

• Whether refereeing is harder now than ever before.

• The one decision he still thinks about.

• His favourite players to referee.

• His experience officiating in England.

A fascinating, funny and revealing conversation with one of Scotland’s most recognisable referees.

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On this week’s Frankly Speaking, Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie tackle the biggest stories in Scottish football.

With 13 players having left Celtic and only one new signing arriving, supporters are running out of patience. As Flag Day and the Champions League play-off draw ever closer, Frank and Simon ask why the club has been so slow in the transfer market and whether the Celtic hierarchy have completely misjudged the mood of the support.

The pair also discuss whether Graeme Souness could be the right man to take Scotland forward before paying tribute to Kevin Keegan, reflecting on his remarkable playing career and the lasting impact he made on British football.

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Murdo MacLeod joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a fascinating conversation reflecting on one of Scottish football’s most remarkable careers.

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Frank McAvennie fears Callum McGregor could still be tempted by a life-changing move to Saudi Arabia and explains why Celtic may struggle to keep hold of some of their biggest stars.Simon Houston and Frank also discuss whether Martin O'Neill will challenge Dermot Desmond or simply back the Celtic board, while assessing Rangers' impressive summer rebuild following the arrivals of Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin.There's also debate over whether Hearts should now be known as the "Jam Departs", Macca reveals who he believes starts the season as title favourites, and the pair make their early prediction for England v Argentina.

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Joe Miller joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant conversation covering Celtic, Scotland and one very special announcement.

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