Scottish Football Podcast

Who should start in goal for Scotland’s World Cup opener—experience or form? Can Craig Gordon really get the nod at 43, or is it time for Angus Gunn to step up? Kenny Macintyre is joined by former Scotland goalkeeper Cammy Bell and analyst John Walker to tackle the biggest questions.
What exactly should we expect from Haiti—and are we underestimating their pace, power and counter-attacking threat? Could Scotland be vulnerable if they go too open too early?
And tactically, what’s the right call for Steve Clarke? Stick with a back five to protect against transitions, or go more attacking in a must-win game?
With big decisions, real tension and the tournament finally here—how ready are Scotland for the biggest stage of all?

Ahead of the opener against Haiti, Kenny Macintyre is joined by Andy Halliday and Tony Docherty to ask the big questions. Who should start at the back, and which centre‑half partnership gives Scotland the best chance? Is the 4‑4‑2 now the system to stick with - and why has the front two clicked so quickly? How much does total player buy‑in really matter at a major tournament? And is Steve Clarke finally ready to enjoy the moment as Scotland head into the World Cup full of belief?

We run through Scotland’s striking options at the World Cup, ask if America has realised the tournament is taking place and what do we make of the spat with Norway? With Jonathan Sutherland, Stephen McGowan and Kris Doolan.

How have Scotland become a goal machine? Is John McGinn a guaranteed starter, and is Ben Gannon-Doak the finished article now? With Jonathan Sutherland, Robbie Neilson and Ryan Flynn.

Richard Gordon is joined by Callum Davidson and Tony Docherty in Glasgow, and Liam McLeod and James McFadden in New York, to look ahead to the World Cup kicking off on Thursday.