Episode Details

Back to Episodes

Celtic Pursue Knockout Football as Rangers Head to Porto in a European Week of Opportunity, Risk and Pride

Episode 1445 Published 4 months ago
Description

The Go Radio Football Show: 28th of January 2026.

This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show. 

Join Paul Cooney, Andy Walker and Craig Moore as they dissect the biggest stories in Scottish Football today.

PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!

From VAR controversy to title‑race twists, Celtic’s transfer tension to Rangers’ resurgence, this episode is bursting with debate, insight, laughs, and big talking points.

Episode Highlights

The Title Race Tightens

Hearts sit top — “who’d have believed it?” — but Rangers and Celtic are right behind.

Craig and Andy agree: It’s a genuine three‑horse race, and every game from here is massive.

Rangers’ eight‑match winning run has transformed their season and the mood around Ibrox.

VAR Takes Centre Stage… Again

The flashpoint red card at Tynecastle sparks heated debate.

All three agree: the referee’s original yellow should’ve stood — not a clear and obvious error.

Celtic’s appeal fails, adding more frustration for supporters.

Transfer Window Tension

At Rangers:

Rumours swirl around.

Craig calls the £13m Chermiti story “agent‑led nonsense.”

Rangers focus on strengthening up front and building depth.

At Celtic:

Supporters are anxious over slow recruitment.

Martin O’Neill insists quality, not quantity, is essential.

A dominant centre‑half is priority No. 1.

Links to Kasper Høeg, Maswanhise, and others spark lively debate.

Europe: Crunch Time

Celtic vs Utrecht: win and they’re through.

Rangers head to Porto for pride and coefficient points.

Big Interviews & Insights

Martin O’Neill discusses squad depth, recruitment challenges, and European hopes.

Danny Rohl praises Rangers’ hunger, defensive stability, and growing bond with supporters.

Benjamin Nygren talks goals, expectations, and Celtic’s ambitions.

Caller Contributions

Fans weigh in on:

Scotland’s World Cup squad options

Harvey Barnes (yes or no?)

Striker choices like McBurnie, Shankland, Conway

Andy Robertson's club future

Important Discussion: Dementia & Player Welfare

The team reflects on Gordon McQueen’s inquest findings.

Craig and Andy share personal experiences with head knocks and call for more research, support, and proactive testing.

Around the Grounds

Praise for Motherwell and Falkirk’s superb seasons.

Celtic’s defensive concerns analysed.

Heart of Midlothian’s resurgence highlighted.

Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share

In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App 

https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app.

For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD..

Listen Now

Love PodBriefly?

If you like Podbriefly.com, please consider donating to support the ongoing development.

Support Us