Academy Director David Clarkson sits down with Kieran for a chat at Fir Park. They discuss the impact that Jens Berthel Askou has had on the academy, and whether the introduction of the U-19 and U-17 leagues has been a positive change. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hollis Financial Planning: ⁠https://www.hollisfinancialplanning.c...⁠🌳 Link to all our socials: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFo...⁠🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.comFalkirk, Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Ayr United, Somerset Park, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show, daft

Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney joins Kieran for a great conversation at the Falkirk Stadium:

- How do we break the cycle of self-preservation?

- Is there a fairer way to distribute funds to the lower leagues?

- What are the key factors in Falkirk’s recent success?

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Scott Brown and Graeme Mathie of Ayr United join Kieran:

- Should clubs be mandated to play young players?

- Is the cooperation agreement working?

- What are the ambitions for Ayr United?

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Emergency Podcast: The Decline of Scottish Football | European Failure Laid BareScottish football’s latest European collapse is here — and it’s time to stop pretending everything’s fine.🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFo...🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.comScotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

- 75% of the players in their league are home grown!

- Youth football is much more competitive than in Scotland

- Kids play multi-sports – not just football!

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Kieran is joined by Ian Coll from Sparta Prague, formerly Hadjuk Split and Celtic for this insightful podcast.
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- “Scrap the two-legged play-offs"
- “It's time to re-think the alcohol ban"
- “Hardly anyone wants a 12-team league"
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Kieran is joined by marketing expert Michael Bochel for this special mini-episode.
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- We need to study what the Dutch are doing so well
- Innovation is key - otherwise Scottish football will move backwards.
- We should be the place where every young British player wants to go.
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Kieran is joined by Rory Hamilton for this special mini-episode.
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- “Our footballing ambition is too small!”
- “We need regional academies everywhere from Stranraer to Orkney!"
- “My greatest regret from the McLeish report”

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Henry McLeish joins Kieran for this special mini-episode—former First Minister of Scotland and author of the McLeish report.

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