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Frankly speaking, there's nobody quite like Frank McAvennie. Whether it's fun, football, or forthright opinions, Macca is the ultimate lovable rogue with a career full of scrapes & triumphs. He topped scoring charts for Celtic and West Ham and represented Scotland in the World Cup. Since hanging up his boots, he's known for his hilarious after-dinner speeches & sharp punditry. Now, with his new podcast "Let Me Be Frank," Macca alongside co-host Simon Houston tackles today's big issues with his unique style, joined by top names in sport, music, entertainment, and more. Tune in for a wild ride!
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Frank and Simon return with a big Frankly Speaking as Celtic make what Frank believes could be a season defining signing.Frank is adamant that Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is already the best midfielder in Scotland, calling the move a stroke of genius and explaining why he thinks the former England international will raise standards across the squad.But it is not all optimism. The conversation quickly turns to the bigger picture at Celtic, with Frank warning that unless the club rebuild trust with supporters, the league title could slip away. He argues that performances alone will not fix the disconnect and that leadership off the pitch is just as important as what happens on it.Strong opinions, bold claims and no sitting on the fence. This is Frankly Speaking in full flow.Subscribe for free so you never miss an episode.
Leigh Griffiths joins Frank and Simon for a wide ranging and honest football conversation.One of the most natural goalscorers of his generation, Leigh looks back on his trophy laden spell at Celtic, where he broke scoring milestones, hit 40 goals in a single season, and became the fastest striker since Charlie Nicholas to reach 50 for the club.He reflects on the managers who shaped his career, explains why his time at Hibs still means so much to him, and relives that unforgettable night at Hampden when he scored two sensational late free kicks against England.Now based in Australia, Leigh opens up about stepping away from the noise of the Scottish game, embracing a quieter life, and rediscovering his love for football through playing and coaching.A candid and thoughtful look back at a career packed with goals, big moments and new beginnings.Subscribe for free so you never miss an episode of Let Me Be Frank.
Frank and Simon return with a new Frankly Speaking as frustration around Celtic reaches boiling point.Frank gives a blunt assessment of the current squad, insisting that what Celtic have right now is simply not strong enough to win the league. He explains where the team is falling short, why standards have slipped, and why supporters are right to be angry.The conversation turns to the growing unity among fans against the Celtic board, with Frank arguing that the disconnect between decision makers and the support has never been wider. Recruitment, ambition and leadership are all put under the spotlight.Unfiltered, uncompromising and straight from the heart, this is Frankly Speaking at its rawest.Subscribe for free on YouTube so you never miss an episode.
TV favourite and lifelong West Ham fan Ben Shephard joins Frank McAvennie for a brilliant football chat as they look back on one of the most iconic seasons in West Ham United history.With 2026 marking 40 years since West Ham’s unforgettable 1986 campaign, Ben and Frank relive the players, moments and atmosphere that made it such a special year for Hammers supporters, and why it still still means so much today.Ben also opens up about his lifelong love of West Ham, shares stories from his own celebrity football appearances, reveals which Scottish club he has a soft spot for, and explains how he manages to keep a remarkably low golf handicap alongside a busy TV career.Packed with nostalgia, laughs and proper football stories, this is a relaxed and entertaining conversation between fans who truly get it.
Frank and Simon return with a fiery Frankly Speaking after Celtic’s underwhelming draw with Hearts at the weekend.Frank does not hold back as he questions Celtic’s physicality, describing the performance as lightweight and saying Hearts bullied their way through the game at key moments. He also reacts strongly to the Trusty red card, insisting the referee got it right initially and that VAR official John Beaton should never have got involved in overturning the decision.The conversation then turns to the wider picture at Celtic. Frank accuses Dermot Desmond of showing a complete lack of respect to supporters and says the disconnect between the board and the fans has never felt wider. There is also concern over Martin O’Neill, with Frank suggesting the Celtic legend looks disheartened by the current situation.With the transfer window dragging on and pressure building, Frank makes it clear where the responsibility lies and why the board must act now.Raw, angry and completely unfiltered Frank McAvennie, exactly as Frankly Speaking should be.
Paul Hartley joins Simon and Frank for a brilliant conversation reflecting on a career that took him to the very top of Scottish football.A former Hearts, Celtic and Scotland midfielder, Paul gives his honest view on who he sees as favourites ahead of Sunday’s Hearts vs Celtic clash, drawing on his unique perspective of having worn both shirts.He looks back on an outstanding career, sharing memories from Tynecastle, Celtic Park and the international stage, and speaks warmly about the managers who shaped him, including Tommy Burns, Walter Smith and Gordon Strachan.Paul also relives the sheer brilliance of Shunsuke Nakamura, explaining why he was mesmerised by playing alongside him, and opens up on the chaos, characters and unforgettable moments from the Vladimir Romanov era at Hearts.Insightful, honest and full of great stories, this is a must listen for anyone who loves Scottish football.Subscribe to Let Me Be Frank on YouTube for free so you never miss an episode.#PaulHartley #Celtic #Hearts #Scotland #Nakamura #TommyBurns #WalterSmith #GordonStrachan #LetMeBeFrankPodcast
Frank and Simon return with a new Frankly Speaking after a flat and worrying Celtic cup win over Auchinleck Talbot.Despite getting through, the performance raises serious questions. Frank gives his honest reaction to what he saw, why the result papers over cracks, and why Celtic cannot afford to drift through another transfer window.The pair discuss Martin O’Neill’s body language and frustration, with Frank questioning whether the interim boss looks fed up with the lack of backing. Attention quickly turns to the Celtic board, with Michael Nicholson firmly in the spotlight as calls grow for decisive action in the market.It is blunt, passionate and exactly how Frank sees it. No spin, no excuses, just straight talk on where Celtic are heading and what must change quickly.Subscribe free to Let Me Be Frank so you never miss a Frankly Speaking episode.
Lee Martin joins Simon and Frank for a wide ranging and insightful conversation covering two of the biggest clubs in British football and the problems both continue to wrestle with.A former Manchester United and Celtic player, Lee gives a fascinating inside view on why United have never truly replaced Sir Alex Ferguson. Drawing on his own experiences under Fergie, he explains how standards, authority and culture shifted once Ferguson left, why that era has proven impossible to replicate, and why modern football struggles to produce figures like him.Lee also looks back honestly on his time at Celtic, describing himself as one of the unluckiest players in the club’s history. Injuries, timing and circumstance combined to derail his spell in Glasgow, and he speaks candidly about how frustrating that period was for him.Alongside the interview, Frank reacts to Celtic’s recent win at Falkirk, gives his unfiltered view on the performance, and does not hold back on what he sees as yet another shocking transfer window. As ever, standards are questioned, opinions are strong, and nothing is sugar coated.A thoughtful, candid and lively episode that blends football history, hard truths and classic Let Me Be Frank honesty.Subscribe for free so you do not miss future episodes, clips and specials.
Charlie Miller joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a wide ranging reaction to a huge weekend in Scottish football.The trio break down the latest Celtic v Rangers clash, looking at the key moments, performances and what it told us about both sides. The conversation then turns to the sacking of Wilfried Nancy and what Celtic do next, with discussion around Martin O’Neill and the direction the club now finds itself in.Attention also shifts to Rangers and the impact of Rohl, with Charlie giving his take on their recent revival and whether it signals a real turning point or just a short term bounce.Honest opinions, strong reactions and plenty of insight as Scottish football digests another dramatic week.Subscribe to Let Me Be Frank on YouTube for weekly episodes, reaction shows and football stories.#CharlieMiller #Celtic #Rangers #OldFirm #MartinONeill #LetMeBeFrankPodcast
Tony Cascarino joins Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie for a brilliant, hilarious and brutally honest conversation about a football career that never followed the expected script.Arriving at Celtic as a record signing from Aston Villa, Tony looks back candidly on why his time in Glasgow did not work out. He speaks openly about the pressure, the scrutiny and the mistakes he made, while delivering plenty of laugh out loud stories along the way, including a scathing and unforgettable assessment of one former Celtic teammate.Despite that difficult spell, Tony reflects on the moment that still connects him to the Celtic support. Scoring against Rangers at Ibrox remains a hugely significant memory for him, and he explains why that goal still means so much all these years later.The conversation then moves to France, where Tony explains how his career finally clicked. He talks about becoming a major success abroad, why the change of culture suited him, and how it brought out the best football of his career.Tony also looks back warmly on representing Ireland under Jack Charlton, recalling special moments, strong bonds and a period of international football that remains a genuine source of pride.Funny, self aware and completely unfiltered, Tony Cascarino proves to be a wonderful storyteller from start to finish. A cracking listen for Simon and Frank, and a must for anyone who loves football stories told properly.
Frank McAvennie pulls no punches in this episode of Let Me Be Frank as he puts his greatest teams up against today’s Celtic and West Ham sides and makes some bold predictions.Frank compares Celtic’s legendary Centenary team of 1988 with the current squad and predicts the exact score if the two sides went head to head. He breaks down key match ups, including Paul McStay versus Callum McGregor and Johnny Kenny versus Mick McCarthy, and explains why he believes his era would come out on top.The conversation then turns to West Ham, as Frank pits the famous 1986 side against the modern team. Once again, he names the scoreline and talks through classic battles like Tony Cottee versus Callum Wilson, explaining what made those old teams so hard to play against.It is opinionated, nostalgic and full of classic Macca confidence as he asks the ultimate question. Would today’s teams really cope with the great sides of the past?Subscribe to Let Me Be Frank on YouTube for weekly episodes, bold opinions and football stories you will not hear anywhere else.#FranklySpeaking #Celtic #WestHam #PaulMcStay #CallumMcGregor #TonyCottee #LetMeBeFrankPodcast
Willie Haughey joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a powerful and emotional conversation about Celtic past, present and future.Willie gives his honest view on whether Wilfried Nancy should survive as Celtic manager and where the club goes from here. He speaks passionately about the need for peace and harmony between the board and the supporters, insisting that division will get Celtic nowhere and that unity is essential.He also reflects on what Frank McAvennie means to him personally, shares emotional memories of Tommy Burns that still bring tears, and explains why Paul McStay was such a unique and special figure in Celtic history.This is a wide ranging, heartfelt episode covering leadership, identity, loss and hope, with plenty of insight into what Celtic need right now and why the values of the club matter more than ever.Subscribe to Let Me Be Frank on YouTube for full episodes, clips and honest football conversations every week.#WillieHaughey #Celtic #WilfriedNancy #FrankMcAvennie #TommyBurns #PaulMcStay #LetMeBeFrankPodcast
This week Simon is in the studio with Owen Coyle while Frank joins live from the Maldives, and what follows is one of the most entertaining conversations we have ever had on the podcast.Owen gives his full backing to new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy, defending the early tactical choices and laughing off the drama surrounding the now famous tiny tactics board. He also speaks strongly about former Rangers boss Russell Martin, condemning the horrendous abuse Martin has received and offering a warm assessment of him as both a coach and a person.As a lifelong Celtic fan, Owen opens up about why he felt he could never have been a Celtic striker, and he addresses the rumours about whether he was ever close to becoming Celtic manager. He and Frank revisit the day of Frank’s second Celtic debut against Airdrie with Owen lining up on the opposite side, sharing brilliant memories from a colourful era of Scottish football.Owen also relives the wild 5 to 3 promotion decider between Dundee and Queen’s Park at Ochilview, the pitch invasion that followed, and the moment Dundee boss Gary Bowyer tried to rush him to safety. Owen’s response sums him up perfectly: “I am from the Gorbals. I can handle myself.”Packed with strong opinions, honesty and plenty of hilarious moments, this is Owen Coyle at his most open and relaxed. A brilliant episode for anyone who loves football, Celtic chat or a top class storyteller.Subscribe to Let Me Be Frank on YouTube for weekly episodes, clips and football stories.#OwenCoyle #Celtic #WilfriedNancy #RussellMartin #ScottishFootball #LetMeBeFrankPodcast
Charlie Mulgrew joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant football and golf packed episode. From teeing it up with Henrik Larsson at the Dunhill Links to interviewing Andy Murray and even Bill Murray, Charlie has stories for every occasion.He also talks Scotland at the World Cup, the route that could take them all the way, and whether Callum McGregor should return to the national team setup. There is plenty of Scottish football chat and classic Mulgrew humour throughout.Hit subscribe for new episodes every week and catch more clips across our socials.#CharlieMulgrew #HenrikLarsson #AndyMurray #BillMurray #Scotland #WorldCup #CallumMcGregor #LetMeBeFrankPodcast #Celtic #DunhillLinks
Frankly Speaking returns and this week Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston dig into Scotland’s World Cup hopes and the big selection dilemmas ahead.Frank and Simon discuss whether Callum McGregor and Harvey Barnes should be in the squad, how Scotland can get the best out of their midfield, and what the team needs to go deep in the tournament.Frank also looks back at the 1986 World Cup and explains why he believes Sir Alex Ferguson made a big mistake by not starting him alongside Charlie Nicholas. He talks through how close he felt Scotland were to doing something special with the right partnerships on the pitch.Plenty of strong opinions, laughs and classic Macca honesty.📌 Subscribe free on YouTube so you never miss a new Frankly Speakinghttps://youtube.com/@letmebefrankpodcast#FranklySpeaking #FrankMcAvennie #Scotland #WorldCup #CallumMcGregor #HarveyBarnes #SirAlexFerguson #ScottishFootball #LetMeBeFrankPodcast
Frank and Simon are joined by comedian Des McLean and playwright Jim Orr for a fast, funny and fiery episode. Jim talks about If You Know You’re History?, their new Celtic stage show coming to the Pavilion next August, and how it revisits the club’s darkest days in the early 90s.Des brings the laughs with his voices and a brilliant story about the time he phoned Sean Connery pretending to be Billy Connolly. The pair also reflect on their earlier success Bend It Like Bertie.Jim gives his blunt view on the Celtic AGM, explaining what he believes should have happened and comparing the Desmond family to the old Kelly regime.And Frank reacts to Terry Butcher’s latest attack, revisiting their famous bust-up that ended up in court. Connolly chaos, AGM honesty and Butcher battles — a true Know Your History episode.
Frankly Speaking is back and Frank McAvennie is not holding back.Frank reacts to Terry Butcher saying he still has an issue from the old firm shame game and refused an invite onto this podcast. Frank fires right back, calling Butcher boring and insisting he never wanted him on anyway.The lads also look at Scotland’s incredible win against Denmark. Frank praises Kieran Tierney, saying he is now showing his very best form again.Frank then turns to Celtic and calls for calm between supporters and the board, saying the club needs unity more than ever.Hit subscribe for more Frankly Speaking every week.#FranklySpeaking #FrankMcAvennie #TerryButcher #Scotland #Celtic #LetMeBeFrankPodcast
This week Frank sits down with a fellow former Celtic striker, the one and only Cillian “The Sheriff” Sheridan, for a fast, funny and wonderfully unpredictable conversation.Cillian reflects on arriving in Scotland as a young Irish lad and the sheer delight of being handed a three year Celtic contract by the much loved Tommy Burns, a moment that changed everything for him. From there, his career became one of the great football odysseys as he tries to name all 17 clubs he has played for across Europe and beyond.The Sheriff talks about learning Chinese on his travels, why he thinks Irish players have a special resilience, and how proud he is to see Ireland reach the World Cup play offs, helped by the heroics of Dublin boy Troy Parrott, who came through the same youth club.Frank and Cillian also look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, sharing hopes, predictions and a fair bit of wishful thinking.Warm, hilarious and full of stories only Cillian Sheridan could tell.📌 Subscribe free on YouTube so you never miss a new episodehttps://youtube.com/@letmebefrankpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify and everywhere else by searching Let Me Be Frank#CillianSheridan #Celtic #TommyBurns #Ireland #WorldCup2026 #LetMeBeFrankPodcast #FrankMcAvennie #SimonHouston
Frank and Simon launch a brand new series called Frankly Speaking where the two of them sit down to talk football, stories and life without a guest in the room.In the first episode, Frank looks ahead to Scotland’s push for the World Cup and gives his honest take on the team’s chances. He also reflects on the moment he got to play up front for Scotland with his hero Kenny Dalglish and what that experience meant to him.The pair also chat about Celtic’s hunt for a new manager and what direction Frank wants the club to take next.Plenty of laughs, memories and vintage Macca honesty to kick off the new series.Remember to subscribe to the channel for more Frankly Speaking.#LetMeBeFrank #FrankMcAvennie #Scotland #ScottishFootball #Celtic #KennyDalglish #WorldCup #FranklySpeaking
This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic, West Ham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Allen McKnight. His career had everything from the highs of Celtic’s centenary season to the tough days of the McKnightmare headlines and plenty of wild nights out.Allen talks about growing up in a Protestant household in Northern Ireland, supporting the other side of the Glasgow divide, and then finding himself in goal for Celtic in the 1988 Scottish Cup Final win. He also reflects on his friendship with Anton Rogan, who faced abuse for playing for Northern Ireland, and how football helped both men navigate a divided time back home.There are plenty of laughs as Allen and Macca look back on their nights out, the characters in the Celtic dressing room, and the moment he won over West Ham fans who once gave him that unforgettable nickname.Honest, funny, emotional and packed with great stories. One of football’s most entertaining characters tells it exactly as it was.Remember to subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode.
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Great episode as always 👏 👌