Best A football podcast from a few lads Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 102: You're taking THAT Scotland flag to Munich??!! 58:09

22d ago58:09

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On this weeks show we wave off John as he jets off to Germany for what is set to be a memorable Euros tournament! Here all about his early morning travel itinerary and what our predictions are for the Tartan Army's men. There is also a patriotic spin on Euro or Eu-Know, enjoy!For more Sofamanager follow:https://www.instagram.com/sofamanagerhttps://…

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Episode 101: Big Coq's, Falkirk's Parisian Twin and Pyjama Shorts! Euro Kit Rankings and Scottish Cup Review! 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

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On this weeks show Paul and John rank Euro 2024 away kits (without much agreement). We also discuss the possibility of the return of the Stirlingshire Cup, Premier Sports groups and attendance juicing. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 2:26 Europa League Finals 7:52 Euros Away Kit Tier List 30:45 Euro or Eu-Know 36:15 Scottish Cup Final 44:16 Falkirk Attendance Ju…

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Episode 100: Give Him Everything! Scotland Squad Announcement and The Centenary! 1:01:51

1M ago1:01:51

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On the 100th Episode!! Paul and John discuss how they got this far and what it's like making the Sofamanager Scottish Football Podcast. We take a tour of Scotlands Digs for Euro 2024 and most importantly who's getting to stay there! Euro or Eu-Know also makes a return but this week the tables have turned ... 0:00 Intro 2:58 Centenary Celebrations 9…

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Episode 99: Why We Hate JD and Hearts Should Be Splitting The Old Firm! 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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On this weeks show Paul and John give their grades to all 12 Premiership ahead of the final day. They also discuss whether we will see the Old Firm teams be split again, what it would take to do that and how the leagues might have looked without them! The now infamous quiz Euro or Eu-Know also makes a return!For more Sofamanager follow:https://www.…

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Episode 98: SPFL Partick v Airdrieonians Playoff Reaction and SPL Sticker Memories! 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

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On this weeks show Paul and John discuss the playoff party currently taking place in the SPFL with Partick Thistle, Airdrieonians, Alloa Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Montrose, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and much more! We also discuss the drama with the League 2 playoff along with the implications of the new Bronze standards. Paul reminisces abo…

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Episode 97: Falkirk FC 23/24 Season Review It's About Time ... and Montrose! 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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It's that time of year again! This weeks episode is a season review of what was (hopefully) an invincible season for Falkirk FC in League 1. Paul, Andrew and John discuss the highs, the lows and how much of a part Montrose played in the campaign!0:00 Intro2:21 2022/2023 Recap6:34 League20:30 Montrose ...27:40 Next Season40:14 Cups46:40 Awards1:01:5…

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Episode 96: Scotland Qualifiers a Tale of 2 Half and Halves! 59:46

2M ago59:46

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On this weeks show John and Paul manage to survive the misery of technical difficulties, QR codes and JD Sports. We also review Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign along with this weeks VAR controversy and La Liga going to the states!For more Sofamanager follow:https://www.instagram.com/sofamanagerhttps://www.facebook.com/sofamanger…

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Episode 95: Scots Travel Guide to Euro 2024 and Lethal Steins?! 41:55

2M ago41:55

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We're back after a near 3 year hiatus! Not without purpose, John is off to the Euros! On this weeks show Paul gives some suggestions as to what to do including some train spotting and bobsledding. We also hear about Germany's beer culture and what Scotland fans shouldn't do if they get a little too carried away ... 0:00 Intro 1:55 Off To Germany! 1…

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Episode 94: The Italian Job, Edinburgh Kit Reviews and At What Capacity?! 1:05:42

3y ago1:05:42

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On this weeks show we finally get round to sharing our calm and composed thoughts on the Euro 2020 final ... We also look at some more new kits as well as discussing all the goings on in Scottish Football. Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager https://open.spotify.com/show/6WdORzLm2MYJsV9dzQUONs?si=49LTH90_TUSZSWL1WgZJvQ htt…

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Episode 93: New SPFL Kits, I ❤ Pat Nevin and No Green for the Gilmours! 1:31:47

3y ago1:31:47

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On this weeks full match special we discuss everything from the Euros to the new kits coming out of Dundee as well as Stephen O'Donnell's thoughts on toxic social media. Also tune in for a brief review on Pat Nevin's Accidental Footballer memoir and why the SFA needs to go back to school! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager…

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Episode 92: Scotlanding It and "A One Piece For Fat Blokes" 1:02:01

3y ago1:02:01

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On this weeks show John and Paul of course cover the Scotland v Croatia game and what they thought about Scotland's tournament performance along with a review of some of the new kits from Falkirk and Stenhousemuir! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager https://open.spotify.com/show/6WdORzLm2MYJsV9dzQUONs?si=49LTH90_TUSZSWL1W…

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Episode 91: The Auld Enemy; Spain Like Yogi's Falkirk and Kit Quiz 1:05:45

3y ago1:05:45

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Scotland have inspired us to come back for a Euro 2020 Special! On this weeks show we discuss the big game, how inept Southgate is and one of the team thinks that Billy Gilmour is over-hyped?! We also hear about John's crazy time in London on the day and discuss our favourite kits! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager https…

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Episode 90: Falkirk Season Review 2020/21 1:05:45

3y ago1:05:45

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It's the show you've been waiting for! The 2020/21 Falkirk Season Review! We talk management, bench-warmers, streaming misery and preparing for yet another season in League 1! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager https://open.spotify.com/show/6WdORzLm2MYJsV9dzQUONs?si=49LTH90_TUSZSWL1WgZJvQ https://youtube.com/playlist?list…

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Episode 89: European Super League Really That Bad?? Snowflake Football And Bashing The Bairns! 1:04:45

3y ago1:04:45

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On this weeks show we discuss the change in footballing style through the years and whether there's a place for the hardman in the modern game! The guys also discuss the new European Super League along with a review of this weeks Scottish Cup fixtures! John also breaks his FIFA disc and finally gets to talk about Mean Machine ... For more check out…

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Episode 88: SPFL Lower League Banana Split? And Super Duper Hula Hooper Quiz! 59:25

3y ago59:25

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To celebrate the 88th episode of the Sofamanager Scottish Football podcast John attempts a quick fire Gary Hooper based quiz, we talk about the potential success and disaster of the new League 1 and League 2 split and round up the rest of this weeks Scottish Football goings on! Apologies for Paul's audio this week! There were some technical difficu…

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Episode 87: Mystery Scottish Kit Box?! The Netflix Of Football and Scottish Cup "Fairytales" 1:03:50

3+ y ago1:03:50

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It's been a minute but Sofamanager is back for the foreseeable! On this weeks show Paul and John discuss what they have been up to in the year that the podcast has been on hiatus! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager https://open.spotify.com/show/6WdORzLm2MYJsV9dzQUONs?si=49LTH90_TUSZSWL1WgZJvQ https://youtube.com/playlist?…

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Episode 86: Hello Gary! Best SPFL XI Challenge and John's Not Going On Sky Sports Anytime Soon! 1:04:20

4y ago1:04:20

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On this weeks episode Sofamanager returns with 3 hosts! We speculate as to what was going to happen with the SPFL vote on Friday (the outcome could of course never have been predicted!). We also rummage through the archive to determine our best XI from the Premier League/Premiership era with some surprises cropping up! We also get to hear about Joh…

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Episode 85: Road Signage, Scots Abroad Quiz and Are We Alright with the SPFL Standings?! 57:19

4+ y ago57:19

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On this weeks show we hear from Andrew for the first time in a while! He discusses whether it would be ok to leave the league standings as they are and prepares an excellent quiz on the successes (or lack thereof) abroad! Paul's also around to chime in every now and then ... For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3Qa…

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Episode 84: Host Exposed On 7 News Australia, Covid 19 Quiz and Zorb League! 59:00

4+ y ago59:00

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On this weeks show new host John tells us about his experience on National TV (in the pub of course!). We also speculate as to which club this Chinese bat eater supports and discuss what we've been up to during the lockdown! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ https://www.anchor.fm/sof…

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Episode 83: Mind Scotland in FIFA Street 2?! and Gotta Have Raith! 1:03:40

4+ y ago1:03:40

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Episode 82: QPR Away Day, Jambo Euro Champ?! And Juicy Details! 1:00:57

4+ y ago1:00:57

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Episode 81: On Tour Connoisseur and Tales of an SPFL League 2 Cameraman! 1:09:12

4+ y ago1:09:12

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Episode 80: Europa League Finnishers! And It's a Knockout Quiz! 1:09:13

5y ago1:09:13

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We have returned! Thank you for your patience whilst we've been on a bit of a break but Paul and John return for this weeks show to catch up with all the major goings on in Scottish Football over the past few weeks! We also preview the most exciting fixtures of the year in the Europa League! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playli…

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Episode 79: League 1 Playoff Semi-Final Connoisseurs and the Radge Terrace Host! 51:16

5y ago51:16

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On this weeks show Darren and Paul discuss their trip to Stenhousemuir as they faced Annan in the League 1 Playoffs, a fixture which has been becoming an annual pilgrimage for us! We also discuss a raj Terrace panelist, the stunning Champions League fixtures as well as some sort of old firm fixture that took place. Enjoy! **NOTE: In the intro they …

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Episode 78: Why I Left Falkirk FC; 2018/19 Season Review 1:11:56

5y ago1:11:56

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It's that time of year again! We review one of the most infamous seasons in Scottish Football and the club we follow, Falkirk Football Club. On this seaside special episode we go in depth on John's scathing article detailing Margaret Lang and Craig Campbell! Paul also discusses why he left his roll at the club and anagrams of various players names …

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Episode 77: The Sofamanager Lambo @ Pars v Bairns 🏎😲 and Scottish Cup Semi Vampire 😈 1:02:22

5y ago1:02:22

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On this weeks show we discuss the Scottish Cup Semis and the painful radio commentary of Liam McLeod especially for Dons fans! We also go into the art of signing free agents and the success of part time teams Alloa and Arbroath in recent weeks! Finally a review of one of the poorest derbies ever witnessed between Falkirk and Dunfermline and the unu…

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Episode 76: Paying for Roast of Paul Hartley? Streaker Simulator 2019 and Losers of SPFL! 55:47

5+ y ago55:47

55:47

Back after a short hiatus! Paul and Andrew discuss Falkirk's recent woes previewing the run in of the Championship season! We also review the Sunderland Netflix documentary as well as chipping in with our opinions on the recent BBC coverage of Scottish Football! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFj…

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Episode 75: Dj Nevin Indiepop Master, Dembele Dollars and Naaf Stadium Tours! 1:00:47

5+ y ago1:00:47

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We return after a short break and man have we been busy! Darren and Paul visited John in London and took in a Charlton game whilst also visiting the London Stadium! Fraser has also been busy supplying some Demblele dollars as well as celebrating his birthday! Enjoy! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUA…

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Episode 74: Awkward Aberdeen Fan (Girl) Caught on Camera and New Falkirk Ledge! 58:03

5+ y ago58:03

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On this weeks show we discuss the Scottish Cup replay between Aberdeen and Stenhousemuir and one of our hosts surprise reaction! We also discuss some of Scotland's biggest transfer news and chat about how acca's effect how we watch the footie! Enjoy! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ www.anchor.fm/…

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Episode 73: Stenny's Darts Secret?! And Loveletter to Aluko! 😍 42:05

5+ y ago42:05

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A chilled return for 2019! On this weeks show we discuss the remarkable cup upsets including why it's such a good thing Aberdeen are getting a replay against League 1 strugglers Stennhousemuir! We also talk about the players we'd love to see back in the SPFL (cult heroes!) and the big signings like Defoe arriving at Rangers! Enjoy! For more check o…

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Best of 2018: Stadium Announcing Blunders, Winding Up Gers Fans and Muirhead School of Hard Knocks! 1:26:09

5+ y ago1:26:09

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A special one this week as we relive our best moments of 2018! Don't forget we also have a YouTube Channel where you can check out some exclusive pictures and video to go along with the sound! Happy New Year Everyone! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ www.anchor.fm/sofamanager www.mixcloud.com/paul…

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Episode 72: Merch, Chicken Run and Sno?! Christmas Special! 58:05

5+ y ago58:05

58:05

It's the episode everyone's been waiting for! Our annual Christmas Special does not disappoint! We revisit the recent Dulwich success and the part we er played ... We also discuss Rangers and Celtic's Europa fate along with Aberdeen's new signing! But the big stuff is our hilarious Xmas quiz and reveal of the top Sofamanager gifts this season ... Y…

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Episode 71: Andrew "Cowboy Dallas" @ Betfred Cup Final and Glow in the Dark Hibs! 1:06:44

5+ y ago1:06:44

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On this weeks show we discuss the woes of Aberdeen and their Scottish League Cup Final defeat at the hands of Celtic along with how concussion should best be handled in the game. We also whizz through the awful refereeing seen in this weeks Europa League tie Rangers v Villareal and how Falkirk actually outrank them in a particular stat! Enjoy!For m…

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Episode 70: Have I Got Rock Paper Scissors For You! 57:56

5+ y ago57:56

57:56

On this weeks show Paul, Andrew and Fraser discuss the intricacies of rock, paper, scissors as part of the footballing game! We also Chat about the possibility of Aberdeen teaming up with the LA Rams?! And how about THAT Scotland Result!For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZhttps://www.anchor.fm/…

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Episode 69: Super Sunday Betfred Cup Review and John's Best Bits! 56:09

5+ y ago56:09

56:09

On this week show we bid a temporary farewell to mainstay host John! Moving on to pastures new he gets a chance to revisit his best (and worst) moments! We also discuss this weeks "Super Sunday" Betfred Cup fixtures and the shock of Aberdeen beating Rangers! Lol! Also the bust up between Micheal "level-headed" Stewarts bust up with Tom English. Enj…

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Episode 68: Best SPFL Weapon; Alex Rae Gun or Chris Sutton Terminator?! 56:54

5+ y ago56:54

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On this weeks show we discuss how the curse of glory hunting has taken one of our hosts and a completely unrelated visit to Tynecastle ... We also discuss the Ray McKinnon derby with Falkirk visiting Judo Morton! Along with some of our Scottish Football conspiracies and Alex Rae's thoughts on the Aberdeen ticket situation! Enjoy!For more check out:…

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Episode 67: Retro Falkirk Football Kits and Sofamanager Banned in Central Europe?! 54:16

5+ y ago54:16

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On this weeks show we discuss the shocking news about our ban for being too edgy ... we aslo discuss Andrew's collection of Falkirk kits and how he obtained the means to afford them ... We also have a Beezar kit sponsor quiz! Enjoy!For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZwww.anchor.fm/sofamanager w…

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Episode 66: The Betfred Cup Warriors and Return of the Prince! (Buaben) 1:01:26

6y ago1:01:26

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On this weeks show we discuss the redevelopment of Hampden and where the SFA might go with things! We also discuss the potential of a League Cup double header and round off the rest of this weeks action including foreign derbies! Enjoy!For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager https://www.mixcloud.…

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Episode 65: Tommy Burns Doc Review and Who's the Best Scotland Player in FIFA?! 58:45

6y ago58:45

58:45

On this weeks podcast we discuss whether any of the current footballing crop can match the legendary status of players of the past such as Tommy Burns! We review his documentary and recall some of our earliest footballing memories as well as trying to guess the highest ever rated Scottish Footballer on FIFA enjoy!*Apologies if audio is slighlty qui…

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Episode 64: We're Better Than Belgium?! And Muirhead Gymnastics! 56:29

6y ago56:29

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On this weeks show we discuss why Carnival de Paris is relevant again thanks to the Scotland Women's Team and why the mens team aren't so relevant! We also cover the upcoming nations league and the poor mans Champions League! Enjoy!*Apologies for some technical issues on this weeks show*For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthD…

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Episode 63: Everybody Loves Raymond and the Bleeping Old Firm! 1:06:07

6y ago1:06:07

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On this weeks show we discuss the Old Firm derby and how we think they will fair in the Europa League group stages (answers may surprise you). We also delve deep into Falkirk's appointment of Ray McKinnon and reminisce about our favourite footballing video games!For more check out:www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ www…

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Episode 62: European Super League and Away Day Cuisine Review! 1:01:55

6y ago1:01:55

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On this weeks show John writes a love letter to Wetherspoons about their 2.5k breakfast! We discuss Stenhousemuir's U13 savage ultras and which teams we would put in a European Superleague! (It's not as bad as it looks in the thumbnail I swear). Along with a round up of all of this weeks Scottish Football!For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/…

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Sofamanager Extra: I Don't Get Rangers Fans and Grand Theft Auto at the Footie! 24:57

6y ago24:57

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Sadly Paul is all by himself this week! But regardless he struggles on talking all things Europa League including gushing about beloved Aberdeen along with the triumphs of Rangers and Celtic. Also he reviews the recent Copa 90 video on Steven Gerrard and reveals his secret source for footballing tunes ...*NOTE: This was made as video content origin…

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Episode 61: Scottish Premiership Preview; Top or Bottom Heavy? 1:20:58

6y ago1:20:58

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On this weeks show we predict the finishing positions for the Scottish Premiership and Championship! We discuss whether its better to be top or bottom heavy ... And John offers to wear a "crop top" Falkirk kit if his predictions don't come good!For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ https://www.a…

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Episode 60: Pigeonholing the Betfred Cup and Aberdeen FC Crash and Burn?! 1:02:58

6y ago1:02:58

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On this weeks show we discuss the Betfred Cup so far including the unusual goings on inolving a pigeon or a squirrel?! We also preview this weeks European fixtures (and hoping not to sound too foolish come Friday) and pick out our top 5 Falkirk players! Don't forget our infamous Europa League Quiz! Enjoy!For more check out:www.youtube.com/playlist?…

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Episode 59: The Biggest Grudge Match in the World! And They Let Me Play?! 51:02

6y ago51:02

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On this weeks show we discuss playing in the infamous Staff v Pupils football match and all the rage that spills over! We also preview the upcoming Europa League ties and look back at how we've fared against our arch nemesis's in this weeks quiz!You can now listen to the sofamanager podcast on Itunes and Google Podcasts click on the links below!Itu…

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Episode 58: Belorussian Women Getting Tannoyed and Flossed the Plot! 55:25

6y ago55:25

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On this weeks Sofamanager Scottish Football podcast we discuss possibly the biggest blunder ever whilst sitting in the announcers box live on TV! We also discuss a change in the junior ranks and possible return of the Imperial Cup as well as the African team tipped for world cup glory ...For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLth…

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Episode 57: Thauvin aka. Charlie Puth, La Liga and Ligue 1 Review! 56:09

6y ago56:09

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Time for our annual reviews of the European Leagues with Barcelona expert Darren and PSG expert (sorta) Paul! We discuss how Zidane plans to make Qatar World Cup contenders by the time their turn to host comes around! Also famous lookalikes in Ligue 1 and the team that installed the Eiffel Tower at their ground ... Stay tuned for our World Cup pick…

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Episode 55: Falkirk FC The Sexiest Team of 2019? Season Review! 1:03:04

6y ago1:03:04

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It's finally time for our season review of Falkirk's well ehm mediocre season! Along with a bit of ranting we discuss Falkirk's Sli trip abroad, loss of a logo and how long it took to match their Betfred Cup Goals tally (you will be amazed!). Like and Subscribe if you enjoy!For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGE…

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Episode 56: Aloha Athletic Hawaiian Away Kit?! Season Finale! 58:24

6y ago58:24

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On this weeks Season Finale we cover all the major finals to Liverpool's heartbreaking Champions League final with our very own Andy Robertson! To the most lucrative match in Scottish Football ... We also discuss the weirdos that watch Women's football and Alloa's Hawaiian connection!For more check out:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfc…

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