Podcast
The Set Piece
Hosted by The Scottish Sun · EN
Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie chew over all the big topics in Scottish football in The Set Piece
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Why Rangers, Celtic & Hearts must win this weekend or title hopes will be OVER
Apr 100:39:45Tap to summarizeAfter the international break the thrilling Premiership title race is BACK.Rangers play first on Saturday before Hearts then Celtic are in action the following day.It could be a pivotal weekend as Bill Leckie and Roger Hannah explain why the Old Firm and Hearts all have must-win games.The guys also look back at a frustrating Scotland double header and discuss how Steve Clarke can solve his many issues in time for the World Cup kick off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Celtic's defeat at Dundee United was as bad as anything under Wilfried Nancy
Mar 2600:41:26Tap to summarizeCeltic's title hopes suffered a serious blow with defeat at Dundee United. Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie discuss just how big a setback that could be. They also reckon Hoops boss Martin O'Neill is starting to look his age after initially arriving with so much enthusiasm. And they analyse where it all leaves rivals Hearts and Rangers and who are now favourites for the league. The guys also turn their focus on Scotland and ask whether the national team is in a good place as the clock ticks down to the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Derek McInnes claims are bang out of order but is Hearts boss under pressure?
Mar 400:38:52Tap to summarizeRobert Grieve and Bill Leckie are back after yet another thrilling weekend in the Scottish Premiership title race.Derek McInnes' Jambos are in the driving seat but is the manager putting himself under pressure?Our guys also addressed claims made about the Hearts manager's behaviour, while taking a closer look at the possible 'conspiracy' which could arise when the post-split fixtures are announced.They also take a look at all the latest from the bottom end of the table and who could face the relegation drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Celtic must act NOW or lose out on 'Well boss Jens Berthel Askou
Feb 2500:44:55Tap to summarizeIt's the busiest Set Piece of the year - with a pivotal Old Firm derby to preview, Hearts' ongoing title hopes to assess, and a weekend of chaotic VAR decisions to rake over.David Friel joins Bill Leckie with no shortage of strong opinions on all the talking points of the week.They start with a thorough examination of ALL the big refereeing decisions on a weekend which saw Auston Trusty sent off in Celtic's home defeat to Hibs.That includes what they reckon is a Scottish refereeing DOGSO dinner as Livi star Cammy Kerr somehow avoided sanction for bringing Rangers' Mikey Moore crashing to earth late on in their rollercoaster clash in West Lothian.The guys give Sunday's seismic Old Firm clash their full attention, as they predict which side will come out on top at Ibrox - and how the increasingly intriguing Premiership table will look after the weekend.But there's one man who's the centre of attention - and that's Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou and his credentials to become the next permanent manager of Celtic.The duo explain precisely why the time is now for the Hoops to be making a serious approach to the manager of one of their title rivals - or risk losing him to another interested party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Celtic stars who are 'empty shirts' as Rangers find a big game player
Feb 1900:49:05Tap to summarizeRobert Grieve and Bill Leckie are back after a breathless weekend in the Scottish Premiership title race.Celtic left it late - again - to beat Kilmarnock but just how big a problem does Martin O’Neill have with certain players?The guys assess which Hoops stars are playing like it doesn’t matter - and identify the one player who has checked out already.Amid the intense title battle, Celtic have a Europa League tie with Stuttgart to navigate - but is it really a priority for O’Neill?There’s reaction to Rangers’ superb win over table-topping Hearts as Youssef Chermiti fires back at his critics.Plus, what does the defeat mean for the Jambos’ charge?Meanwhile, it’s a worrying time for St Mirren at the other end of the table and Robert delivers a bold prediction on how the Buddies’ season will pan out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Can Hearts really do it - ahead of their biggest test yet v Celtic
Jan 2100:37:00Tap to summarizeThe guys are back and there's only one place to start: the biggest test of Hearts' title ambitions so far.The Jambos face a stern examinations of their Premiership credentials when they take on Martin O'Neill's Celtic minus mainstays Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin this Sunday.Regular Bill Leckie is joined by SunSport's Head of Sport Roger Hannah as they give their opinions as to whether the Tynecastle men can do a Leicester and win a remarkable first top flight title since 1960.The duo also cast their eye over transfer dealings so far in Tynecastle and on both sides of the Old Firm divide, not least Celtic's eye-catching pursuit of Tomas Cvancara.They then ask which of the three still have cards to play as we enter the final week of the window - and in what positions.There some big midweek European ties to look at too in a packed edition of the Scottish football show that takes you beyond the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why did Celtic not target £12m incoming Rangers star Andreas Skov Olsen?
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Transcribe →Who will win the Premiership title - Celtic, Rangers or Hearts?
Jan 700:44:42Tap to summarizeThe guys are back after the festive break with some HUGE opinions on a fascinating title race. With Hearts, Rangers and Celtic locked in a thrilling Premiership battle, Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie give their views on who will triumph come May. The guys also dissect the ill-fated Wilfried Nancy regime and deliver their verdicts on the managerial situations at Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. They also find the time to ask whether Livingston are doomed or if they can somehow save their Premiership skins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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