Scottish Football Podcast - Edinburgh Derby Under The Lights and Deadline Day Drama - BBC Sounds

Radio Scotland , · 03 Sep 2026 , · 29 mins

Rangers and Celtic both picked up crucial SPFL wins, but what did we learn from two very different performances? Ray Bradshaw is joined by journalist Mark Atkinson and former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan to assess Lawrence Shankland's impact, Celtic's impressive form and Motherwell's strong start to the season. With transfer deadline day reaching its climax, who could still be on the move and are loans becoming the new normal in Scottish football? Plus, attention turns to Easter Road as Hearts and Hibs prepare for the season's first Edinburgh derby. Who handles the pressure best and what could the result mean for both clubs? 02:32 — Deadline Day Memories - the day Ryan turned down Rangers 08:53 — Shankland Fires Rangers Past Falkirk 12:22 — Kilmarnock Struggles and Motherwell's Rise 16:26 — Dundee, St Johnstone and Late Derby Drama 17:48 — Edinburgh Derby Preview and Predictions 23:58 — Transfer Deadline Day: who's leaving/ who's staying and are loan deals the new norm?