PLZ Football Podcast

The panel fully agrees that Aberdeen and Hibs are there to make up the numbers in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Do you agree? The Dons manager's reign could be over after Hampden, according to Gordon Parks. Martin O'Neill knows what he's doing, and the league table proves that, according to Alan Rough. Tam McManus agrees with Peter Martin, this could be the worst standard of teams in the Premiership in decades.

Peter Martin believes all supporter groups at Celtic will have to show restraint and have a clear line of questioning in an orderly manner at the AGM to have any hope of getting answers from the Celtic board. Stephen McGowan disputes whether anything will change until everything changes at Celtic. Gordon Parks has warned that changes in the pathway for Scottish players to first-team football and the structure of Scottish football must change, or there are dark times ahead. Refereeing standards also comes under the spotlight once again!

Tam McManus is convinced former Hearts boss Derek McInnes is in for a hot reception from the Tynecastle fans when he returns as Rangers manager. There is a major question over whether Celtic's Alistair Johnstone should've been risked at Easter Road. Peter Martin has doubts about Alfred Johansson's ability to turn around Motherwell's fortunes.

Is Martin O'Neill guilty of making excuses for a Celtic team with a poor European record and their third consecutive European loss? Are there positives for Wouter Vrancken and Hearts as Scottish football's standing in Europe continues to plummet? Can Rangers bounce back after dropping points last weekend to Dundee?

Peter Martin, Gordon Parks and Hugh MacDonald tackle the persistent issue of sectarian chants in Scottish football on this week's Journos. They examine why sectarian chants remain a stain on the sport and what might be done to address the behaviour seen in the stands. Sponsored by cameroncommercials.com, the panel also discuss mental health support in football and assesses who is the best manager in the Scottish Premiership right now. Subscribe for more match analysis every day, and let us know your thoughts on the issue in the comments below.

Tam McManus believes Hearts were too overconfident taking on Celtic and could have lost by eight or nine goals. Alex Rae believes Rangers will only win the league by making sure they overcome teams that sit in and defend. Alan Rough has criticised the standard of defending at the lower end of the Scottish Premiership.

Gordon Parks reckons the majority of Celtic fans want Martin O'Neill to go. Do you agree? Can Hearts go to Celtic Park and gain a bit of revenge for the last-day title nightmare? Rangers are best placed to win the league. Which manager is next for the axe in the Scottish Premiership?

Hugh MacDonald has highlighted cocaine use as a bigger problem than alcohol at football matches in Scotland and the UK. Do you agree? Is the proposal for facial recognition to combat fan misbehaviour a step too far by the police and an encroachment on our civil liberties? Are Celtic facing a painful night in Lisbon? Can Hearts seriously challenge and win the Scottish Premiership in the next ten years?

Peter Martin wonders if there could be a rift between the Celtic manager Martin O'Neill and Cameron Carter-Vickers, or if it is yet another injury that has sidelined the centre-half. Alex Rae reckons European games will take their toll on Celtic and Hearts. Tam McManus believes the honeymoon is over for Alfred Johansson at Motherwell.

Gordon Parks and Tam McManus can't see Martin O'Neill surviving the civil war at Celtic all the way through the season. Rangers can increase the pressure by going top of the table. Will Hearts' busy schedule take its toll? Peter Martin rules out any reconciliation between Roy Keane and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Alex Rae doesn't believe Dermot Desmond will quit Celtic regardless of the latest tennis ball incident. Is there a mediator who could bring peace to Celtic? Pocognoli has options for the Slovenia game. Is a three-week break for International football too long. Can Rangers increase the pressure on Celtic when domestic football returns this weekend? Tennent's Sixes is a family affair.

Should we expect an easy win over North Macedonia? Who should be dropped from the starting eleven for Scotland? Are McBurnie and Bowie ready to score goals? Ronaldo, out of order or one of the GOATs who deserves respect? Peter, Roughie and Parksy are broadcasting from Braehead Arena, looking forward to the Tennent's Sixes over the weekend.

Hugh MacDonald sets out the minimum requirement from the next two Nations League games for Scotland. Peter Martin questions sporting integrity after Man City's guilty verdict. Gordon Parks has named the man he thinks might finish top of Scotland's Premiership scoring charts.

Alex Rae believes the asking price for Lewis Ferguson would have scuppered any possible move to Rangers in the summer. Peter Martin still doesn't know who is going to score the goals for Scotland. Alan Rough is hoping Pocognoli makes one significant change in the starting line-up against Switzerland.

The panel are hoping the mixture of new faces and experience can herald a bright new future for Sebastian Pocognoli as Scotland manager. Peter Martin has praised Derek McInnes for recruiting the right players for the right positions at Rangers. Hugh MacDonald doesn't think Dermot Desmond will sell up at Celtic.

Peter Martin believes Derek McInnes has made sure the recruitment delivered exactly what he needed in key positions for Rangers. Tam McManus reckons Martin O'Neill will call time on his managerial career in the International break, after achieving everything he could with Celtic. Gary Harkins has been singing the praises of his old club Dundee and their manager Steven Pressley. Has the pendulum of power swayed towards Rangers in the race for the title?

Owen Coyl says this current Celtic side bears no resemblance to a normal Martin O'Neill team. Peter Martin and Gordon Parks offer their opinion on who wins Sunday's old firm league showdown. Hugh MacDonald believes Hibs had to sack David Gray.

Stephen McGowan reckons a win for Rangers on Sunday at Celtic Park sends a strong message that Derek McInnes' side can win the league. Hugh MacDonald says all the pressure is on Celtic's board if the home side lose. Peter Martin believes David Gray still has some credit left in the bank as Hibs boss. The panel also discuss Pocognoli's first Scotland squad.

Alex Rae believes Derek McInnes now has options that can deliver in big games. Peter Martin reckons Martin O'Neill's side doesn't have the quality he demanded to win big games. Tam McManus thinks Sam Johnstone will be back on the bench for next Sunday's old-firm league encounter. Aberdeen's Stephen Robinson deserves all the praise for a semi-final place. Tam has a chilling stat for the Edinburgh derby at Hampden.

No away fans could sway this cup tie in Rangers favour says Gordon Parks. The rest of the panel think Celtic's firepower will win the day. No manager should be getting sacked this early in the season, but Tam McManus thinks the axe will fall if Hibs lose to Ross County. Dons fans have lost faith in Stephen Robinson, but Roughie is adamant he still needs time to mould his own Aberdeen side.