The Set Piece

Unsurprisingly the Rangers manager search dominates this week's Set Piece - with the focus on one man in particular. That man, of course, is Steven Gerrard - who is in the running for a sensational Ibrox return after the departure of Russell Martin in the wake of Sunday's draw with Falkirk. Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie debate if a return to the Ibrox hot seat four years after his departure makes sense - both for him and the club? They ponder if Derek McInnes at Hearts could yet become a live contender and assess one man who could have been perfect - IF he hadn't removed himself from the running. The guys also cast an eye over the messy end to Russell Martin's short tenure at Ibrox - and the questions Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe must be asking of Gerrard. Then there's Celtic, and where the ongoing tensions between the club's fans and the board go from here after a showdown meeting which didn't seem to go well. Finally, it's onto Scotland, and their huge World Cup double header with Greece and Belarus - as the guys dream of looking out their passports for USA, Mexico and Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Thelin is coming under mounting pressure as some Aberdeen fans turn on the Scottish Cup winning manager. But despite the heat being turned up at Pittordrie, Roger Hannah and Bill Leckie discuss why he could still be in the hotseat for a while yet. Russell Martin is also clinging to his job but Bill Leckie insists some of the Rangers fans' behaviour has been a disgrace. And the pair debate whether Celtic can harness the spirit of Seville 2003 and go on another epic European run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rangers fans are suffering water torture right now - but does Russell Martin what it takes to end their agony? Bill Leckie and David Friel discuss the under-fire Ibrox manager's latest tactics as he bids to turn their fortunes around. And they ask whether fed-up fans now want their team to LOSE if it hastens his departure. Martin isn't the only Premiership manager under pressure though and the guys assess whether Jimmy Thelin can turn around a terrible run of form at Aberdeen. There was huge controversy at Rugby Park when Celtic got a last-minute penalty against Kilmarnock - was that the correct decision? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Friel joins Robert Grieve in The Set Piece studio to rake over another massive week in club and international football. First up, they tackle the ongoing trouble at Celtic, where Brendan Rodgers has been left in a 'difficult position' after a transfer window which has the fans up in arms. The guys ponder whether Rodgers should have walked amid the chaos, where he goes from here and what we can expect from Daizen Maeda and new boy Kelechi Iheanacho in the remainder of the season. Then it's over to Rangers, where a string of fine individual performances from Gers stars on international duty have changed the mood music but in-form Hearts have it in their power to heap the pressure right back on Russell Martin in a huge Ibrox clash on Saturday. Finally, Robert can't hide his excitement after two fine Scotland performances in a week which have him dreaming of the national team's first World Cup appearance since 1998. Let's just say he makes a bold prediction - and it isn't one which fans of Denmark will take too kindly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie take issue over who's to blame over Celtic's transfer chaos - and whether Brendan Rodgers has been the 'entitled' one over it. And there's also a difference of opinion when it comes to Rangers sanctioning a £10m outlay on Everton youngster Youssef Chermiti - and whether Leeds' Patrick Bamford would have been a better signing. The duo also tackle the difficulties in attracting players of the ability of Kasper Dolberg to Scottish football, and where Nico Raskin goes from here after being banished from Old Firm duty by Russell Martin. Finally, the guys ask what's happened to Kieran Tierney and turn their attention to a massive Scotland game away in Denmark and who Steve Clarke should turn to to get the World Cup campaign up and running with a win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Leckie and Roger Hannah carry out the post-mortem after Celtic's Champions League dream died in Almaty. Furious supporters have targeted the Hoops board - but how much of the blame should Brendan Rodgers and his players shoulder? How does the club fix its problems with the clock ticking down to the end of the transfer window. And what does it all mean for Rodgers' Parkhead future? The guys also turn their focus on Rangers and their problems including the inability of so many new signings to make an immediate impact. The also discuss the attitude of the Ibrox support to Russell Martin. And they assess Aberdeen and Hibs' European chances ahead of two monumental second legs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things get heated as Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie are reunited for the second episode of The Set Piece. The guys have a serious difference of opinion over who was to blame for THAT first goal Rangers lost against Brugge. And they have some very strong words about the fans who left Ibrox just 20 minutes into the game. Robert's not looking forward to a marathon trek to Kazakhstan for the second leg of Celtic's play-off. They also discuss how keeper Jordan Smith can bounce back from a horror show against Partizan when Hibs face Legia Warsaw and rate Aberdeen's chances of getting past Steaua Bucharest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Leckie and Roger Hannah are The Set Piece experts as we launch our brand new football show! And they have plenty to discuss with so much happening on and off the park. Rangers are into the Champions League play-offs but has there been any real progress at the club since the reigns of Philippe Clement and Barry Ferguson? Do Celtic currently look 'ordinary' after losing key players - and will the board trust Brendan Rodgers on big-money signings after last summer's transfer record? And the guys discuss the situation at Aberdeen where Jimmy Thelin is already under pressure and new striker Kusini Yengi is struggling to win over the critics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of this season's Coffee Club, Bill and Robert rate Aberdeen's chances in Saturday's Scottish Cup final with Celtic.They also discuss the moment Aberdeen defender Jack Mackenzie was struck with a chair by one of his own fans, Derek McInnes' summer move to Hearts, and Brendan Rodgers' team selection ahead of the big game.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Grieve is joined by David Friel ahead of a huge weekend of action. The guys discuss the contrasting situations at Rangers and Celtic ahead of Sunday's derby. They also suggest three managers who could improve ropey Hearts. And they make some big calls about the destination of the Championship title ahead of Friday night's big finale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of his fascinating Coffee Club Special with Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie, Gordon Strachan lays bare his life AWAY from football.He reveals how he travelled the world to tick off the items on his bucket list - and how his wife (and long-suffering football companion) Lesley became a Celtic fan.He touches on his relationship with his sons Gavin and Craig Strachan - the former, of course, a Celtic coach whose become famous for his ipad - and lasting connection with James frontman Tim Booth. Strachan also delves back into his time as Scotland manager - opening up on exactly why it came to an end and why he was RIGHT to make his famous claims about genetics when national team boss.He touches on his time working on TV and his desire to see Dundee FC's horizons lifted with the green light for the club's ambitious new £90m stadium plans.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scottish football legend Gordon Strachan is the next guest on our Coffee Club specials. In a fascinating - and highly entertaining - chat the former Celtic and Scotland manager is full of stories and revelations. Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie get new insights into his time as Celtic manager including his relationship with Aidan McGeady and the media. He also recalls his incredible career at Man United and his enduring friendship with Aberdeen's Gothenburg Greats, as well as how he has become 'Yoda' in his current job at Dundee. And it's only part one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coffee Club has loads to discuss this week. Barry Ferguson has lots of big calls to make ahead of the Athletic Bilbao clash - not least the goalkeeping position. Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie also deliver their verdicts after under-fire VAR official Alan Muir was AXED by the SFA. And they discuss the significance of Celtic's defeat to St Johnstone plus the race for the top six. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of this Coffee Club special with Willie Collum the SFA referees' chief reveals what it's like to make high-profile mistakes. He opens up to Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie on one major error he made in an Old Firm game. And he reveals the wrong call he made on the European stage that set his career back at the highest level. He also discusses his hopes of seeing more female refs at the top level in Scotland. And he explains what it was like to ref superstars Messi and Ronaldo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee Club starts with a serious look at the news Celtic are to pay out millions in compensation to victims of abuse. Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie also debate the proposal for a ten-team Premiership - and there are some SERIOUS differences of opinion. And they discuss the future of Derek McInnes after a season that has left many Kilmarnock fans fed-up with their manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices