Improving Scottish Football

Jan 04 2025 32 ep. 45 mins 40

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The podcast for fans who want more than the status-quo. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, youth development, and fan experience. If you want to see Scottish football grow and develop, then this podcast is for you.

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The top 10 Scottish prospects to watch out for in 2025

Jan 04 2025 58 mins

Ben Doak, Lennon Miller, Max Johnston, James Wilson, Gabe Forsyth… the list goes on. There are many fantastic young Scottish players breaking through in the SPFL and abroad. But which players make our top 10 ? And who will be number one? Kieran is joined by football scout Kai Watson and coach and analyst John Walker for a positive New Year podcast that spotlights some of our bes

Who are the top sports teams for analytics, and what sets them apart?

Nov 24 2024 57 mins

Kieran is joined by financial expert James Dailey and coach and analyst John Walker, for a deep dive on data and analytics. - Could Hearts + Jamestown catch Rangers (and maybe even Celtic?) - How has ‘Moneyball’ evolved in American sports, and what can we learn? - How do Brentford use analytics to make better decisions on the pitch? Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@

How will Hearts embrace data and analytics?

Nov 10 2024 37 mins

Kieran is joined by Joel Sked from the Hearts Standard and A View From The Terrace. They discuss: - What’s the difference between Critchley and Naismith? - What’s happening with Tony Bloom? - How good is Jamestown Analytics? Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football,

What can we learn from the revolution at Aberdeen?

Oct 27 2024 54 mins

Kieran is joined by Michael Grant (Scottish Football Correspondent for The Times) and John Walker (coach and analyst). They discuss: - How good is Jimmy Thelin? - What can we expect from Aberdeen this season? - Is the player-trading model bringing success? Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Euros, 2024,

'It's quite insulting!' - a special episode with Henry McLeish on the governance of youth football

Oct 11 2024 57 mins

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 Euros, 2024, european championships,

Where did it all go wrong for Scotland? (Euros Special)

Jun 28 2024 77 mins

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-found

Do we need larger away allocations?

Apr 21 2024 48 mins

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.c

Does VAR ruin the joy of football?

Apr 07 2024 44 mins

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 compan

Do fans have a voice in Scottish football?

Mar 24 2024 48 mins

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 Do

Do Scottish clubs suffer from a lack of strategic direction?

Mar 10 2024 47 mins

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 p