The Pelé Podcast

IN the second part of his Pelé Podcast, John Gemmell looks back on the most successful period of his career. He begins by talking about his return to Albion Rovers under Paul Martin in 2010 and the formation of the celebrated "Crazy Gang". John then remembers his two years at Stenhousemuir and his third, title-winning spell at Cliftonhill last season.

THIS podcast has been six months in the making. John "The Beast" Gemmell is one of the biggest personalities in the lower leagues and in the first of two podcasts, he looks back on the formative years of his career, his brief spell in full-time football, and his rise to prominence at Dumbarton, Albion Rovers, Cowdenbeath and Montrose. This is not to be missed.

NICKY DEVLIN might only be 21 years old but he's packed a fair bit into his career already. He joins the Pelé Podcast (in the studio!) to look back over the last six seasons, starting with his move from boys club football to Dumbarton, and finishing with his ascent to Ayr United's captaincy. There's something for everyone here!

WITH pre-season training well under way, spending some quality time with a fitness coach seems like a pretty good idea. This week, Robert Kielty joins The Pelé Podcast to talk about his work with Clyde, Dunfermline Athletic, Raith Rovers and Airdrieonians and how Scottish clubs are embracing sports science.

THE legendary Bobby Mann joins The Pelé Podcast to look back on the ups and downs of his 19-year career. The iconic centre-back talks about his highly successful spell with Inverness Caledonian Thistle and remembers his time with Forfar Athletic, Dundee and Peterhead.

STEVEN CANNING has played his part in two of the best lower-league sides of the last decade. The utility man looks back on his time at Billy Stark's Queen's Park and the Albion Rovers Crazy Gang and analyses what made both teams so successful. An essential listen to anyone with an interest in Scottish football!

ALBION ROVERS player-manager Darren Young joins The Pelé Podcast to look back over his title-winning campaign. Young reflects on the key personnel, the decisive matches, and how his side won League 2. A must for any Vers fan!

QUEEN OF THE SOUTH striker Iain Russell stars in the latest edition of the Pelé Podcast. The 32-year-old talks at length about his recent success with the Doonhamers before charting his up-and-down career, from his humble beginnings at Motherwell, to his spell as a part-time player, to his achievements with Livingston.

CLYDE'S 31-year-old midfielder Scott McLaughlin joins The Pelé Podcast to look back on his career. McLaughlin reflects on the highs - his cup success with Livingston, the promotions with Greenock Morton and Ayr United - and the various lows of his 14 seasons in the game.

EVEN at just 22 years old, Greig Spence has experienced a lot in the game. The Alloa Athletic striker joins the Pelé Podcast to discuss his formative years at Recreation Park, his big-money move to Celtic and his Challenge Cup triumph with Raith Rovers. It is a fascinating journey.