The Sound of the Bar · Episode

The Sound of the Bar · Episode

TheSoundoftheBar · Episode

TheSoundoftheBar · Episode

TheSoundoftheBar · Episode

A fortnight to go until the World Cup, and with many Scotland fans updating their playlist, host John, along with SFF Community contributors Josh and Ricky, welcome along three acts who've written a World Cup tune of their own - Nick Morgan, PG Ciarletta and Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 members Greg and John. Nick has penned "Scotland's On Fire", PG has released "The Saltire's Back (Ole Ole)", whilst Colonel are bringing out "The Fathers of Brazilian Football" on Friday 29 May.

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Scotland's preparations for the 2026 World Cup begin now as the Men's National Team prepare for two friendly matches against Japan at Hampden and Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium over the next week. Joining John are SFF regulars Josh, Daris and, belatedly, Stephen, plus special guest Tam Coyle, a familiar name on the Tartan Army music circuit with his DJ gigs.

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We might be in full World Cup build up excitement, but UEFA are already looking beyond the summer to another Nations League campaign. Scotland, back in League B, have been drawn with Switzerland, Slovenia and North Macedonia. John got together with Cammy, Daris and Krys to discuss the ups and downs of the draw. Which sounds like a good trip? How can Scotland perform and where will we finish?

Hearts - A winger from mid table Slovakia, an incredible Freddie mercury inspired chant and a Leicester city potential season. Rangers - Swimming in Loch Lomond with the worst manager in their history and a director working 25/8 to somehow clawing back a league challenge from the abyss. Celtic - Brendan Rodgers doing a midnight flit again, the Celtic board reversing the years 2 decades, then somehow hiring a manager who managed more Loch Lomond level events in half the time.

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It's been a couple of days since the World Cup draw was made, which means it's been about a fortnight since the World Cup draw started... As much as I was excited that Scotland were in the World Cup draw for the second competition running, and the first without the caveat of being a playoff team since France 98, everyone knew FIFA and the USA were going to combine to make an absolute farce of this draw.

Scotland have done it, we're going to the World Cup! Graeme hosted the continuing celebrations as he was joined by Daris, both Johns, Krys and Laurie. The guys talked over an amazing night at Hampden as Scotland qualified for our first World Cup since 1998. We discussed the build up to the match itself, before moving onto all the crucial moments in the game, including which of the goals from Mctominay, Tierney and McLean was the best.

John is joined by Ethan from The Dugout and Cammy and Rhys from the Rhys and Cammy podcast. We discuss the game against Greece with us giving the starting eleven ratings out of 10. There is debate about possible changes for the team for Tuesday as we look to win and qualify for the World Cup. Will Clarke throw a curveball, are attackers who are in wheelchairs allowed to play?

Regulars John, Graeme D and Laurie are joined by regular guest when it comes to the national team, Alan aka Air Force Wan. Making his first appearance on the podcast is Cammy who is a fan of many teams and is given one of the cruelest introductions ever. On one of the most random episodes we've ever recorded, there is chat about why Laurie should take a break from Rugby Park and visit Auchinleck Talbot's Beechwood Park instead.