PLZ Soccer Podcast

Peter Martin believes Martin O'Neill is already considered second only to Jock Stein in Celtic's list of managers. Tam McManus believes some Hibs fans will not accept David Gray's team finishing sixth and Hearts' winning the title. Alan Rough is tipping yet another twist in the title race this weekend, but where?

Tam McManus believes if Hearts win the Premiership, it will surpass the achievements of Sir Alex Ferguson's title-winning Dons side because of the financial disparity in today's game.

Stephen McGowan thinks the Rangers fans want change and Danny Rohl is not the man they believe can lead them to a title. Barry Anderson is tipping Hearts to win the title. Peter Martin believes Rangers and Celtic will flex their financial muscle in the summer to make sure Hearts don't threaten their dominance.

There will be no favours as the PLZ panel assess East v West over Sunday and Monday in the capital city. Will Hibs knock Celtic out of the title race? Can Rangers upset Hearts at Tynecastle on holiday Monday? Tam responds to Ryan Stevenson having a go at him. Peter and Roughie still arguing over Manager of the Year!

Tam McManus says the Hibs players will be one hundred per cent professional in their attempt to defeat Celtic on Sunday at Easter Road, but he's not so sure the fans would mind a defeat to make sure Hearts don't get an easy ride to the title. Peter Martin, Alan Rough and Tam McManus eventually agree on the Manager of the Year from the nominees. The panel also discuss the best ever Champions League game.

Tam McManus is now in serious pain, as he believes Hearts are now looking odds-on to win the Scottish Premiership. Have Rangers blown it? Can Celtic sneak in to win the league? The PFA player of the year and young player of the year are discussed on the show.

Tam McManus doesn't think James Forrest, Liam Scales and Luke McCowan signing new deals will get Celtic fans excited. Both Roughie and Tam are tipping Hibs to win the Edinburgh derby. Surprise! Surprise! Motherwell and Falkirk need to stop a possible flat end to the season.

Tam McManus discounts any real diehard Hibs fan wanting Hearts to win the league. The nominees for Player of the Year in the lower leagues are discussed. Tam and Peter Martin assess James Forrest's new deal. Tam believes James Tavernier has been a credit to Rangers.

Gordon Parks reckons Callum McGregor should call time on his Celtic career for one last payday elsewhere. Hugh MacDonald assesses James Tavernier's legacy at Rangers. Will Hibs derail Hearts' title hopes? The sad demise of Leicester City to League One. What's on your bucket list of stadiums to visit across the world?

In a special one-to-one, Peter Martin talks to Hibs defender Jack Iredale about the upcoming derby with Hearts and the chance to stop their great rivals winning the title. The screamer he hit in last year's derby win. Singing Sunshine on Leith. How a new piece of technology has changed his everyday life. His dream of playing in this summer's World Cup with Australia.

Peter Martin is tipping one team to slip up in the first post-split fixtures at the weekend. Neil Lennon won't be going to Hampden for the Scottish cup final just to make up the numbers, according to Tam McManus. Alex Rae wants to know which team has the bottle to handle the pressure of a title run-in.

Will experience hold the key to a place in the cup final? The PLZ team discuss the two Scottish Cup semi-finals and the comments from all four managers. The Championship team of the year comes under scrutiny and famous players who ended up becoming stars in new positions in their team.

Tam McManus isn't ruling out a meeting of old bhoys Martin O'Neill and Neil Lennon in this year's Scottish cup final, but Craig McLeish and John McGlynn have other ideas! The over-pricing at the World Cup Finals and the thrills of the Champions League games are all discussed on tonight's show.

On the Journos this week, Gordon Parks has called Rangers' summit on VAR a chance for all 12 clubs to moan, but nothing will happen to change VAR for the better. Stephen McGowan believes Rangers are looking the most capable team to win the league. The panel discuss the best 10 players playing in Scotland to sign in the summer transfer window.

Special guest, Gary Holt believes Neil McCann has brought a feel-good factor to Kilmarnock that will keep them in the top division. The Killie legend looks back over the memorable Scottish Cup win over Falkirk in 1997 and offers his own insight into this weekend's Cup semi-finals.

Peter Martin believes the Hearts fans will be hoping luck is on their side with only five games remaining and the Jambos still on top of the table. Rangers have the fire-power to win the title, but Alex Rae still refuses to rule Celtic out of the race! Are Aberdeen and Dundee favourites to stay up now with the points advantage? Just a few of the topics discussed on the show.

Cillian Sheridan reckons the return of the Green Brigade is a boost to Celtic's title bid. The panel discuss why Derek McInnes did not try and use the fixture schedule as a way to instil a siege mentality into his players. Where is Andy Robertson's next move after Liverpool?

Peter Martin and Tam McManus have predicted the outcome of the last six matches in the Premiership and the eventual title winner. No surprise they disagree on the title winner, but thankfully they've both agreed on the Manager, Player and Young Player of the Year!

Gordon Parks has a chilling warning for anyone upset at the price of tickets at the World Cup, nobody at FIFA cares! The panel discuss the post-split figures and question whether there will be a last-day title decider. Michael Grant has expressed grave concerns for Aberdeen's position in the top flight. Clubs facing financial ruin remains high on the agenda.

The post-split fixtures have been released and Alan Rough reckons the fixtures favour Celtic. The final 'Old Firm' derby of the season is at Celtic Park on May 10th, but the mouthwatering prospect of Celtic v Hearts on the final day of the season has Peter Martin wondering if this could be winner takes all for the title.