The Low Block

Reedijk's Hibs finally ARRIVE at Hampden! Ryan Naderi sees Rangers into final as Celtic in turmoil!

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:34:26 +0000

Host Blair Malloy is joined in the studio by David Irvine to look back on a dramatic weekend of Scottish football. Hibs' Hampden Heroics: How Marink Reedijk's side recovered from going a goal down after three minutes to stun Edinburgh rivals Hearts 2-1 and book their spot in the Premier Sports Cup Final. They discuss Ryan Naderi's impact on Rangers and Celtic in turmoil after Falkirk loss.

01:16 - Edinburgh Derby: Hibs Stun Hearts 2-1 at Hampden 08:12 - Where Do Hearts Go From Here? (Injury Crisis) 17:30 - Rangers Reach the Final: Derek McInnes' Rebuild & Domestic Focus 19:15 - Naderi's Match-Winning Value & Ruthless Striker Instinct 25:18 - Falkirk 2-0 Celtic: The Champions Stunned 33:57 - John McGlynn's Miracle Work: How Falkirk Rebuilt & Jacob Murrell

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League Cup semi-final PREVIEW! Does Derek McInnes NEED to win? What can Hibs do to SHOCK rivals?

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:57:01 +0000

Craig Fowler is joined by Graeme McGarry and David Irvine to preview the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Hampden this weekend. What needs to happen for Aberdeen to pull off an upset? Does Derek McInnes need to win this game to keep Rangers fans behind him? Will Hearts’ firepower be too much for Hibs? Or can Marink Reedijk’s new pressing system propel his side to victory?

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Hearts and Rangers managers BEEF! Aberdeen are like MAN UNITED!? Should Celtic have got a RED CARD?

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:04:20 +0000

Craig Fowler is joined by Liam Bryce and Graeme Young to discuss the biggest talking points from the midweek fixture card in the Scottish Premiership, including a barnstorming game at Tynecastle, Stephen Robinson circling the drain at Aberdeen, Colby Donovan being a lucky boy and three teams in trouble.

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Does Derek McInnes deserve HATRED from Hearts fans? Aberdeen face defensive injury CRISIS!

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:37:38 +0000

Liam Bryce is joined by Graeme McGarry and James Cairney to look forward to tonight's big match at Tynecastle as Derek McInnes makes his return to Gorgie for the first time since leaving Rangers for Hearts. The trio also discuss Aberdeen's mounting injury problems and envision what Scottish football would've looked like if Celtic and Rangers jumped ship to the English Championship in the early 2000s.

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Motherwell in CRISIS? Dundee United fly under the radar! Bobby Madden's comments on Willie Collum

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:49:12 +0000

Is Motherwell’s losing run a crisis, or is there reason for optimism at Fir Park? Blair Malloy is joined by David Irvine and Liam Bryce on The Low Block to discuss six straight league defeats for Motherwell, St Mirren’s win over Dundee and if Zidane Iqbal can shoot Dundee United towards Europe. The panel also looks at former referee Bobby Madden’s criticism of Willie Collum. What do you make of the weekend’s Scottish Premiership action? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe for more Scottish football discussion. #ScottishFootball #ScottishPremiership #TheLowBlock

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What do Celtic do with Hogh? Kim announces himself & should games have been CANCELLED this week?

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:31 +0000

Blair Malloy is joined by Matthew Johnson and Graeme Young on The Low Block to break down all the major talking points from a stormy weekend across the Scottish Premiership. We look back at Celtic's 2-1 comeback win over Hibs at Easter Road. While Camilo Durán dug Martin O'Neill's side out of a hole once again, what does Kasper Hogh's display say about his role leading the line? Plus, what next for Hibs after another damaging defeat? Across the M8, Rangers cruised to a 4-0 win over St Johnstone at Ibrox. We examine Kevin Kelsy's double, Ryan Naderi's chaotic strike partnership, and the eye-test brilliance of big-money summer signing Min-su Kim ahead of a pivotal week featuring Hearts at Tynecastle and the League Cup semi-finals. Finally, the great Scottish weather debate: should games go ahead under amber warnings, or are monsoon conditions part of Scottish football's unique selling point? 00:55 - Hibs 1-2 Celtic: Match reaction from Easter Road 07:25 - The "Bodø/Glimt Curse": Why do their strikers struggle to adapt? 11:00 - Celtic's domestic winning run under Martin O'Neill 13:20 - Hibs in crisis: Grant Hanley up front & David Gray fallout 16:35 - Min-su Kim: Is he the signing of the season so far? 21:45 - Kevin Kelsy & Ryan Naderi's strike partnership 25:40 - Should games be called off in amber weather? 👍 If you enjoyed the show, drop a like, leave your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to The Terrace YouTube channel for daily Scottish football analysis! 🌐 Support our independent Scottish football coverage: https://theterrace.scot/subscribe

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WHY are Celtic's board letting the team stagnate? Why Rangers have gone physical & Nemsadze Tribute

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:24:40 +0000

Liam Bryce is joined by Jonny McFarlane for Thursday's edition of The Low Block, our daily Scottish football video podcast from The Terrace. With Martin O'Neill's side looking to avoid opening their Europa League league phase campaign with three straight defeats, we dive deep into the growing disillusionment among supporters. Why Rangers' emerging physical first XI could push Celtic all the way if they find consistency against the rest of the Premiership. Georgi Nemsadze: Remembering the former Dundee midfielder following his untimely passing at the age of 54.

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Celtic's European hopes ALREADY on the brink? & Are Aberdeen fans unfair to Robinson?

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:17:56 +0000

Welcome along to The Low Block with host Blair Malloy and guests Graeme McGarry and James Cairney as the panel tackle a massive week across Scottish football! Can Celtic carry their ruthless 7-1 momentum against Hearts into Europe against Celta Vigo? How will Hearts respond in the Conference League away to Trabzonspor after their weekend capitulation? Despite picking up three points against St Mirren, murmurings of boos echoed around Pittodrie. Why are supporters questioning whether Robinson is "big enough" for Aberdeen, and is four different formations in eight league games causing an identity crisis?

01:35 - Celtic: Carrying 7-1 Hearts Momentum into Europe 07:05 - What Next for Kasper Hogh? 10:15 - Celtic's European Achilles Heel: Midfield Physicality & High Line 12:00 - Hearts vs Trabzonspor 20:36 - Match Score Predictions: Celta Vigo & Trabzonspor 20:54 - Aberdeen: Boos After Beating St Mirren at Pittodrie 30:35 - Graeme McGarry’s on The 60-Second Injury Rule Shambles

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Will Scottish football FINALLY get a good TV deal? Which Premiership CRISIS club is in most trouble?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:29:48 +0000

Craig Fowler and David Irvine combine on today's episode to talk about the news that a new TV deal for the Scottish top-flight has been put out to tender, before looking at the misfortunes of three clubs at the wrong end of the table: St Mirren, Motherwell and Hibs.

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Who's to blame for Hearts' capitulation? Celtic send a WARNING and Rangers slip up in Dundee

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:53:27 +0000

Blair Malloy and Liam Bryce are back on The Low Block to unpack a wild, chaotic weekend in the Scottish Premiership! From a relentless seven-goal demolition at Celtic Park to dropped points for Rangers on a Saturday night in Dundee, we break down all the major talking points.

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Tony Bloom Doubling Down on Hearts, Celtic Facing Benfica Test & Championship Title Fight

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:27:33 +0000

Welcome along to The Low Block. Host Blair Malloy is joined by James Cairney to break down the biggest talking points across Scottish football. First up, Tony Bloom has doubled down on his ambition for Hearts, insisting he would be "really disappointed" if the Tynecastle club do not win the Scottish Premiership within the next decade. After coming agonisingly close last season, can Hearts genuinely break the Old Firm duopoly—and how will balancing European football against FC Nordsjælland affect their progression? Next, we look ahead to Celtic's crunch Europa League clash against Portuguese giants Benfica. Following recent European collapses against LASK and Ferencváros, can Martin O'Neill's side find a tactical answer, or are they facing a daunting night in Lisbon? We also touch on new arrival Landon Emenalo and where Scottish clubs truly rank on the continental ladder. Plus: - Scotland Women’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Czechia to set up a crucial World Cup playoff against Sweden. - Scottish Championship deep dive: Can runaway leaders Stenhousemuir sustain their early-season form against underlying xG stats, or are Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers primed to take control? --------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 01:47 - Tony Bloom's 10-year Hearts title ambition: Realism or fantasy? 06:23 - Can Hearts balance European football with domestic consistency? 11:28 - Previewing Hearts vs FC Nordsjælland & the Danish player-trading model 18:00 - Celtic's European dread: Facing an elite Benfica squad 20:20 - Where does Celtic sit in European hierarchy? Europa vs Conference League 25:20 - Looking back at Rangers' 2022 Europa League final run: Freak or blueprint? 30:48 - New signing Landon Emenalo arrives at Celtic 31:36 - Scotland Women reach World Cup playoff tie with Sweden after Czechia comeback 32:36 - Scottish Championship race: Stenhousemuir xG, Partick Thistle's form & title contenders 37:40 - Wrap-up & where to read more on The Terrace

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Alcohol BACK in the stands at Scottish football, a good move? Signing of the season?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:11:16 +0000

Welcome back to The Low Block on The Terrace, hosted by Blair Malloy alongside Matthew Johnston and Liam Bryce. In today’s episode, the panel reacts to a historic development in Scottish football: for the first time in over 40 years, fans will be legally permitted to drink alcohol in the stands. With Renfrewshire Council granting a licence for Scotland Women’s World Cup playoff clash against Czechia at St Mirren’s ground, we debate whether the pilot schemes prove football supporters can finally be trusted like rugby fans, the hypocrisy of gambling sponsorship versus alcohol, and whether we could ever see pints in the stands in the men’s SPFL. Plus, with domestic football back underway, the team name their Signings of the Season so far. From Josh McPake’s meteoric rise at Hearts and Olwethu Makhanya’s commanding displays at Rangers, to under-the-radar gems like Bradley Fink at Dundee and Calvin Miller's transition in Edinburgh, we break down who has impressed and who still has plenty to prove. And finally... only in Scottish football. We unpack Craig Levein’s unbelievable tale on Under the Cosh featuring former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, flashing Range Rover sirens in a Kirkcaldy car park, and an exorcism to convince Marvin Andrews to sign for Raith Rovers. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 01:10 - Scotland lifts the 46-year stadium drinking ban 06:20 - Trusting football fans, rugby comparisons & gambling hypocrisy 10:05 - Will alcohol in seats ever reach the men’s Scottish Premiership? 13:50 - Signings of the Season: Early SPFL report cards 14:35 - Josh McPake’s sensational Hearts impact 20:50 - Makhanya at Rangers: The Boumsong & Van Dijk comparisons 25:30 - Calvin Miller, Bradley Fink & Camilo Durán: Gems and big-money moves 30:13 - Craig Levein & Gordon Brown’s wildest story

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Does Scotland officially have a big THREE? Motherwell and Aberdeen ALARM bells ringing?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:25:23 +0000

Welcome along to The Low Block for Monday 12th October 2026! Host Blair Malloy is joined in the studio by sports journalists David Irvine and Graeme McGarry to break down all the major talking points from a dramatic weekend of Scottish Premiership action following the international break. Is a three-horse title race taking shape? Hearts hit St Mirren for five at Tynecastle, Rangers make it seven wins on the bounce under Derek McInnes despite Kilmarnock’s chances at Ibrox, and Celtic take the heat off with a 2-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park. We take a deep dive into Motherwell’s concerning tactical shift under Alfred Johansson, the and why Fir Park fans are worried. Plus, we look at Marink Reedijk tough start at Hibs, Falkirk's 91st-minute heartbreak against Dundee, and mounting pressure on Steven Robinson after Aberdeen's home loss to Simo Valakari's St Johnstone. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome to The Low Block (Domestic football is back!) 01:30 - The Top Three: Are Hearts, Rangers & Celtic pulling clear? 05:30 - Hearts 5-0 St Mirren 06:55 - Rangers 3-1 Kilmarnock: Seven on the spin for McInnes & Ibrox counter-attacks 13:40 - Motherwell 0-2 Celtic: Tactical low block & Callum McGregor running the show 19:45 - The Willy Vogt debate: Bad man-management from Alfred Johansson? 25:15 - Dundee United 1-0 Hibs: Hibs' tricky Tannadice bow 29:55 - Falkirk 0-1 Dundee: 91st-minute blow & 'difficult second album' syndrome 33:10 - Aberdeen 0-1 St Johnstone: Steven Robinson under pressure at Pittodrie 39:05 - Wrap-up, likes & subscribe! 👍 Enjoyed the show? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Low Block!

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Which premiership team NEEDS win this weekend? Will Motherwell inflict more pain on Celtic?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:07:28 +0000

The international break is over and the Scottish Premiership is back! Liam Bryce is joined by Graeme McGarry on The Low Block to break down all the major talking points across Scottish football. We look back on a bruising international camp for Pocognoli’s Scotland and assess why patience is still required. Then, we turn our attention to domestic drama: Martin O’Neill has confirmed he's staying on to fight for Celtic, but with Rangers in a position to hit top spot first and an away trip to Fir Park looming, just how critical is this weekend? Plus, we analyze Motherwell’s recent form under Alfred Johansson, take a deep dive into Hibs’ fascinating new managerial appointment, examine Dundee United’s coup in signing Zidane Iqbal, and reminisce about Pedro Caixinha’s unforgettable press conferences (and bushes). Timestamps / Chapters: 03:26 – Welcome to The Low Block & Scotland camp debrief 04:19 – Defending Pocognoli: Ripping up the system takes time 07:00 – Martin O’Neill stays on: What happens next at Celtic? 09:08 – Fir Park clash preview: Motherwell’s form, injuries & Johansson’s style 15:40 – Hibs’ new era: What should Easter Road expect? 21:30 – Who needs a win most? Celtic, Motherwell, & Falkirk 23:55 – Dundee United’s rebuild & the impact of Zidane Iqbal 25:00 – Title race dynamics: Can Rangers turn up the heat on Celtic? 28:40 – Outro & Pedro Caixinha bush memories

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Can Pocognoli take positives from Swiss defeat? Do Scotland have a goalkeeper problem?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:49:18 +0000

Blair Malloy, Graeme McGarry and James Cairney dissect the result, the early red card for Jack Hendry, and what it means for Scotland's long-term development under their new manager. The panel discuss whether Scotland supporters should remain patient with Pocognoli's attacking philosophy, the performances of Billy Gilmour and Oli McBurnie, concerns over the defence, and how the national team can evolve beyond the foundations laid by Steve Clarke. In this episode: Scotland 0-3 Switzerland reaction Why Billy Gilmour could be key to Pocognoli's system Oli McBurnie's encouraging performances Scotland's defensive problems analysed How much patience should fans give the new manager? Looking ahead to North Macedonia and Slovenia 🎙️ Subscribe for daily Scottish football analysis, opinion and debate from The Low Block and The Terrace. #Scotland #ScottishFootball #TartanArmy #BillyGilmour #SebastianPocognoli #TheLowBlock #TheTerrace #SWISCO #ScotlandNationalTeam

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