The Set Piece

The Set Piece

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The Set Piece episodes

  • The SPFL star who could instantly improve Rangers' midfield

    Scottish football is hurtling towards what could be a decisive bank holiday weekend in the Premiership title race.


    But Roger Hannah and David Friel are already looking ahead to the summer transfer window and how Rangers could strengthen by swooping on a league rival.


    They also ponder whether Celtic have sparked into life at just the right time to see them over the line.


    And David reveals his pick for Scotland's Player of the Year.

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    34 min
  • James Tavernier has BLINDSIDED Rangers with timing of exit

    It's the end of an era at Rangers where James Tavernier has suddenly announced he's leaving this summer - and it's the big topic of the day for The Set Piece.
    Robert Grieve is joined by David Friel to discuss the veteran skipper's Ibrox legacy and where both he and the club go from here.
    Robert reckons the timing of the announcement has surprised the Gers, while David reckons the full back will be a huge loss and wouldn't rule out the possibility of him joining TWO Celtic heroes at his next club.
    That apart, the guys turn their attention to what's sure to be another high octane weekend in the title race, and whether Hearts MUST beat Edinburgh rivals Hibs in Sunday's derby.
    The pair have differing opinions on how convinced they were by Celtic's extra time dismantling of St Mirren - and they float a novel idea for working out a wafer thin battle to be named Scotland's manager of the year

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    46 min
  • Rangers, Celtic and Hearts fixture conspiracy theories assessed

    The fixtures are out - and so are the tinfoil hats!
    The conspiracy theorists among the Rangers, Celtic and Hearts supports have all had their say on the post-split fixtures as Scottish football goes bonkers.
    Bill Leckie and David Friel try to bring a bit of sense to the debate and rate the title chances of the three hopefuls.
    They also discuss what the return of the Green Brigade means for Celtic.
    And they find time to analyse the superb job John McGlynn has done at Falkirk.

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    47 min
  • Why Rangers, Celtic & Hearts must win this weekend or title hopes will be OVER

    After the international break the thrilling Premiership title race is BACK.
    Rangers play first on Saturday before Hearts then Celtic are in action the following day.
    It could be a pivotal weekend as Bill Leckie and Roger Hannah explain why the Old Firm and Hearts all have must-win games.
    The guys also look back at a frustrating Scotland double header and discuss how Steve Clarke can solve his many issues in time for the World Cup kick off.

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    40 min
  • Celtic's defeat at Dundee United was as bad as anything under Wilfried Nancy

    Celtic's title hopes suffered a serious blow with defeat at Dundee United.


    Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie discuss just how big a setback that could be.


    They also reckon Hoops boss Martin O'Neill is starting to look his age after initially arriving with so much enthusiasm.


    And they analyse where it all leaves rivals Hearts and Rangers and who are now favourites for the league.


    The guys also turn their focus on Scotland and ask whether the national team is in a good place as the clock ticks down to the World Cup.

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    42 min
  • Derek McInnes claims are bang out of order but is Hearts boss under pressure?

    Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie are back after yet another thrilling weekend in the Scottish Premiership title race.
    Derek McInnes' Jambos are in the driving seat but is the manager putting himself under pressure?
    Our guys also addressed claims made about the Hearts manager's behaviour, while taking a closer look at the possible 'conspiracy' which could arise when the post-split fixtures are announced.
    They also take a look at all the latest from the bottom end of the table and who could face the relegation drop.

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    39 min
  • Celtic must act NOW or lose out on 'Well boss Jens Berthel Askou

    It's the busiest Set Piece of the year - with a pivotal Old Firm derby to preview, Hearts' ongoing title hopes to assess, and a weekend of chaotic VAR decisions to rake over.
    David Friel joins Bill Leckie with no shortage of strong opinions on all the talking points of the week.
    They start with a thorough examination of ALL the big refereeing decisions on a weekend which saw Auston Trusty sent off in Celtic's home defeat to Hibs.
    That includes what they reckon is a Scottish refereeing DOGSO dinner as Livi star Cammy Kerr somehow avoided sanction for bringing Rangers' Mikey Moore crashing to earth late on in their rollercoaster clash in West Lothian.
    The guys give Sunday's seismic Old Firm clash their full attention, as they predict which side will come out on top at Ibrox - and how the increasingly intriguing Premiership table will look after the weekend.
    But there's one man who's the centre of attention - and that's Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou and his credentials to become the next permanent manager of Celtic.
    The duo explain precisely why the time is now for the Hoops to be making a serious approach to the manager of one of their title rivals - or risk losing him to another interested party.

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    45 min
  • The Celtic stars who are 'empty shirts' as Rangers find a big game player

    Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie are back after a breathless weekend in the Scottish Premiership title race.
    Celtic left it late - again - to beat Kilmarnock but just how big a problem does Martin O’Neill have with certain players?
    The guys assess which Hoops stars are playing like it doesn’t matter - and identify the one player who has checked out already.
    Amid the intense title battle, Celtic have a Europa League tie with Stuttgart to navigate - but is it really a priority for O’Neill?
    There’s reaction to Rangers’ superb win over table-topping Hearts as Youssef Chermiti fires back at his critics.
    Plus, what does the defeat mean for the Jambos’ charge?
    Meanwhile, it’s a worrying time for St Mirren at the other end of the table and Robert delivers a bold prediction on how the Buddies’ season will pan out.

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    50 min
  • Can Hearts really do it - ahead of their biggest test yet v Celtic

    The guys are back and there's only one place to start: the biggest test of Hearts' title ambitions so far.
    The Jambos face a stern examinations of their Premiership credentials when they take on Martin O'Neill's Celtic minus mainstays Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin this Sunday.
    Regular Bill Leckie is joined by SunSport's Head of Sport Roger Hannah as they give their opinions as to whether the Tynecastle men can do a Leicester and win a remarkable first top flight title since 1960.
    The duo also cast their eye over transfer dealings so far in Tynecastle and on both sides of the Old Firm divide, not least Celtic's eye-catching pursuit of Tomas Cvancara.
    They then ask which of the three still have cards to play as we enter the final week of the window - and in what positions.
    There some big midweek European ties to look at too in a packed edition of the Scottish football show that takes you beyond the headlines.

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    37 min

About The Set Piece

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Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie chew over all the big topics in Scottish football in The Set Piece