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? How does that look in terms of Euro 2028 qualifying and even World Cup 2030 qualifying? And, of course, what might happen to the squad and coaching staff after Andy Robertson lifts the trophy in New Jersey on July 19th?

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In the latest instalment of our World Cup countdown, John is joined by Off The Ball co-host Tam Cowan.

Tam goes through his most fond memories following Scotland on the World's biggest stage from the first one he watched in '78, through to being in France with Off The Ball. From toast with beans and sausages at half time for the Holland match in Argentina, through window cleaning for a pound per door in '86, to having a pee next to Pele at the Stade de France in '98, Tam shares his unique World Cup tale for us all, and why the Tartan Army should ignore politics when it comes to this years finals.

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Dundee - the manager who was written off before he'd even started, still going strong despite outlasting half the league at this point.

St Mirren - silverware already in the cabinet, are they now coasting too much in the league?

Kilmarnock - a first win since October, is it signs of improvement for Neil McCann's side?

Livingston - someone there attended the David Murray/Dick Advocaat school of sackings.

It's the bottom four in the Premiership and yet there's cause for optimism and positivity for almost all!

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We're kicking off our countdown to the 2026 World Cup by looking back to an era where Scotland were regulars on the world's greatest stage, qualifying for six out of seven finals between 1974 and 1998. For this episode, John has drafted in entertainer Grant Stott, match announcer Graeme Easton and Famous Tartan Magazine Editor Iain Emerson, all kids in the 70's, alongside SFF regular Erin who was still in single digits when Scotland were last at the finals. They were tasked with ranking the official (and one unofficial) Scotland World Cup singles and the home kits worn at each of the tournaments.

From Easy Easy to Del Amitri, through Ally's Army and We Have A Dream to Big Trip to Mexico and Say it With Pride, coupled with the evolution of the Umbro kits, there are varied opinions and great stories from the panel, who also give their views on the ideal World Cup artist(s) for 2026.

We'd also love to hear what you think, so leave your comments, share on Social Media, and let us know what songs make your playlist and the tops you'd be most likely to don come the summer as we look forward to returning to the biggest sporting event on the planet.

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Hibernian - where possibly the only thing left of the season is hoping Hearts can be stopped and maybe even finishing tenth would be preferable.

Falkirk - the high flying newcomers to the Premiership are now dreaming of Europe as the McGlynn Machine rolls on.

Dundee United - is Jim Goodwin under pressure to do something this season whilst not really in danger of anything bad happening and is that too many scars of the last decade?

Aberdeen - the almost annual new year hunt for a new manager is in full swing again, the cup win a distant memory but the defence goes on for now.

It's the middle four in the Premiership and it's a mixture of positive and negative as you'd expect.

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We interrupt these mid-season reviews of the Premiership to bring you an interview with a very special guest!

Charlie and Laurie sat down with Scottish Football legend Mixu Paatelainen to chat about his career in Scotland, both playing and managing. We also ask him some of the questions the listeners sent in.

We hope you enjoy this chat with Mixu.

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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.

Motherwell - some how transforming into Brazil 1970.

That's the top 4, it's only January and we've still got nearly 20 games of football.

Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts.

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It's the busy festive period, but while many of us are frantically rushing around trying to organise things at the last minute again, Dave has stepped up with two cracking interviews for you this week.

First up is Kevin Lynch from the North East Tartan Army to talk about what a year it's been from his perspective, as well as the upcoming 10th anniversary of NETA. Let's face it, no one is getting tired of talking about Scotland qualifying for the World Cup! Kevin also chats about just some of the charity events being run and the hopes for council fan zones come World Cup time.

Then we have Oliver Kennedy, St Johnstone and Scotland fan as well as journalist for the Gaudie student newspaper in Aberdeen, clearly another happy man as far as the football goes at the moment! Oliver had a couple of technical issues while recording this, for which we can only apologise and hope it doesn't interfere with your enjoyment of this podcast.

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