A View From The Terrace

In the week that Champions were crowned in FK5, Craig G Telfer is joined by Robert Borthwick, Shaughan McGuigan and Tony Anderson to reflect on another entertaining seven days across Scottish Football. Starting off with This Is The News, headline grabbing stories from the past week go up for discussion, including a Box Office Derby in Glasgow, Dens Park being drenched and that League Two title win for Stenny! Nightmare Fuel then looks at two of the top flight's struggling sides and asks what hope, if any, they can cling to in the months ahead. Then browsing the online antics of our game, everything from Fife Fan Parks, Fraserbugh's Fun Bus and Motherwell FC taking on a new Sport go under the spotlight in Search History. Glorious Failure and the Scotland National Team go hand in hand, but which moments deserve a place in the Time Capsule? Ahead to the weekend's action, Jobberography returns as the panel each pitch a potential game of the weekend for Telfer to attend. Rounding things off we have The Banker, which remains too close to call as the season hurtles towards it's conclusion. The first of our two films this week look at a special group of Tartan Army members who have been fundraising for vital causes all over the world while supporting Scotland. We then meet a Jambos Supporter with an unrivalled collection of memorabilia, and see the rooms he's dedicated within his home to the history of Hearts. BBC Scotland, 10:30pm and iPlayer.

Hitting the road for the first time in 2024, Inverness plays host to A View From The Terrace! Recorded infront of a packed audience, Craig G Telfer is joined by Shaughan McGuigan, Tony Anderson, Robert Borthwick and our special guest for the evening, former Scotland Captain Colin Hendry. Starting the show with This Is The News, everything from a Tayside Ticket dispute to a resurgent Queen's Park under Callum Davidson goes up for discussion. Reflecting on a disappointing week for the Scotland National side, as well as speaking of his own pride at having captained the team during France 98, Braveheart himself Colin Hendry then joins the panel. After sharing insights into his career, Colin helps look over more brilliant and bizarre offerings from Club Shops across Scotland. Who knew you could get a Killie Gnome in a Mankini, or a pair of tropical Ross County shorts! SPFL title prospects and Scotland's chances in Germany are two areas covered in Statement of the Nation, as the panel debate some bold claims for the weeks ahead. Wrapping things up we have The Banker. With Telfer clawing back the points last weekend, where is The Eamonn Brophy Lone Wolf Trophy going to end up? The first of our films takes us to the Isle of Bute. We hear from players and officials from Rothesay Brandane, who outline the challenges faced when being the only Island based side in a mainland league. We then meet Ryan Park, who has grown his hobby of modifying Football Boots into a business that now works with countless professional Footballers all over the world. BBC Scotland, 10:30pm and iPlayer.

Back again at 10:30pm on BBC Scotland, it's the original line up of Craig Fowler, Joel Sked, Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer! Kicking things off, the panel talk up why celebrating with your heroes is one of the best feelings in football, and if supporting your rivals is ever really acceptable. We then move on to The Great Debate, with everything from Fan behaviour to Ticket Prices up for discussion. In Search History we ask: What do you get when you mix Scottish Football, Popular Music and The Internet? The Answer: everything from an Ayr United's tribute to Scott Brown, with the help of The Kaiser Chiefs, to a Sophie Ellis-Bextor inspired plea to Brendan Rodgers. We then look to send wet weather Call Offs and the Five sub rule Up The Road, before Jobberography makes it's return. Anyone fancy seeing some trophy lifts this weekend? As ever, we round off another Box Office 58 minutes with The Banker! For the wee films this week, we visit Pittodrie to take in one of the largest Tifos involving young fans, and meet the man behind some of Aberdeen's most famous displays. We then learn about Spartans striker Becky Galbraith's plans to better educate young female Footballers ahead of a career in the game, and her personal experiences in overcoming injuries.

Hullo! Before looking forward, just a note on the past few weeks. We currently have three, YES THREE, episodes of AVFTT available for you on BBC iPlayer. That's 174 minutes of pure Scottish Football in all it's glory, as well as all the latest nonsense and notoriety that our game loves to throw up! If you've not had the chance to put your feet up on a Friday night, or join the Breakfast Club, you can find all our 2024 episodes here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0002x0t/a-view-from-the-terrace And now for tonight, kicking off at 10:30pm on BBC Scotland with our line up: Craig Fowler, Joel Sked, Tony Anderson and host Craig G Telfer. To begin, we cover who has had either a good or bad week in Larsson & Scheidt as the panel discuss everything from the return of Craig Gordon to Dunfermline's woeful derby record. Are Airdrie having a better season than Raith, and has Duncan Ferguson's appointment been overhyped? Just two of the opinions up for debate in Against The Grain. Soon after, we turn our attention to the Local Heros of Scottish Football who have been entertaining us on those social media platforms. For the second time in 2024, we welcome along a guest from the Championship. (Episode 12, Dougie Imrie incase you've not seen our first studio guest!). Manager of Partick Thistle Women and current top goal scorer for the Championship Play Off hopefuls, Brian Graham drops by to chat about his career, end of season aims for Thistle and future ambitions within the game. Before concluding with a little game called The Banker, we throw out some Statements of The Nation. Can Scotland beat The Netherlands, and will Craig Levein pile more pressure on Brendan Rodgers? Who knows, but we'll find out soon! Our Wee Films this week are two crackers. Put A Shift In reunites Duncan and Duncan on the day of an Edinburgh Derby. How will Mr McKay get on as he's put to work in the brand new Tynecastle Hotel, situated at the home of his own team's greatest rivals? We then head to the city of discovery, looking at how Nigeria came to adopt 'Dundee United' into it's vocabulary for insults. With students from the country taking in their first match at Tannadice, can the club's performances on the pitch help change how they've been regarded in Western Africa?

Sorry, just nipping in here! A View From The Terrace are looking to chat with any Dundee fans who remember the Caniggia era well! Young or old at the time, we're keen to hear fan recollections from CC's time on Tayside! Struan@studiosomething.co (Subject "Caniggia - AVFTT") for anyone who fancies a bleather.

Back to the studio after our adventure to Greenock, Telfer is joined by Shaughan, Fowler and Tony as we celebrate the 100th episode of A View From The Terrace! Kicking off with a look back over Scotland's memorable Euro 2024 Qualifying campaign, the boys pick out their highlights from the eight games that led us to Germany. Sticking with the Scotland theme, the panel assemble their strongest Fives team based on players yet to be called up by Steve Clarke. Moving on to Search History, there's an online battle brewing between the Old Firm that offers plenty for fans of bad acting and questionable storylines as their latest Christmas Promos are reviewed. The Time Capsule then makes it's return, but what stand out Scottish Football Story from our 100 episodes will be selected to go in it!? Also returning this weekend is the Scottish Cup, and with teams higher up the Pyramid entering in Round Three, where will the Cup Fairytales be written this weekend? As ever we round off with The Banker, with selections from the top flight being the focus. Our films this week look at Montrose FC adapting to life in SWPL1 after they secured a place in Scotland's Top Flight for the first time, and we visit Gasworks Park, home of Larkhall Thistle for over 140 years to meet the generation of custodians that look after the club.

A View From The Terrace goes on the road to Greenock, with Joel, Robert and Shaughan joining Craig G Telfer for another deep dive into all things Scottish Football. Going Against the Grain, the panel kick off with an alternative look at some of the hottest properties in our leagues, asking who is set for success this season and who may see their good form come to an end. Fresh from watching Scotland's late leveller in Georgia, Andrew Considine stops by to discuss his memories of representing the national side and how he brought a certain song to the attention of the Tartan Army. With a wide range of goodies on offer in the club shop, the five strong panel then showcase the must have items on offer for the avid Scotland Fan. Statement of the Nation then brings more bold claims on the future of clubs and managers up and down the leagues before attention turns to The Banker, with all eyes on the South Challenge Cup. Our films the week look at the work of Glasgow Ansar, who offer a sporting platform to kids on Glasgow's Southside. We also take a look at Carrubbers FC, who bring the Christian message to Saturday morning football with their aim of not winning at all costs.

Fresh from a weekend that saw Hibs 'Hibs' it at Hampden, Livingston move deeper into trouble and Craig Levein make his return to the dugout, Craig G Telfer is joined by Robert, Fowler and Amy to talk up the latest headline grabbing news from Scottish Football. Looking beyond our border, the panel dig out their Scottish Passports to see which of our homegrown stars are making waves in foreign leagues. From K-Pop at Ibrox to fancy footwear at Easter Road, the best of Scottish football on social media is pulled apart via the comments in Don't Quote Me On That. Anyone for playing all their games on plastic pitches or having points docked for overusing cliches? See Ya Later Debater looks at the most fun and fascinating ways to improve our game. Ahead of another box office weekend, the panel point towards the stand out stories up and down the leagues that make you think you just have to be there. Closing as ever, we play a little prediction based game known as the The Banker. Our films this week showcase the long serving manager of Thornton Hibs who has done more than just lead the team, and explore the life of Linlithgow Rose's social club with the help of those who know it best.

After a weekend of Scottish Cup shocks and a sacking in Perth, Graeme makes his series debut alongside Robert, Fowler and host Craig G Telfer to discuss the good and the bad of Scottish Football from the past seven days. With exciting young talent up and down the leagues, the panel debate which youthful stars of our game we should all be excited about, and who should board the Hype Train. Attention soon switches to Scottish Football's online Well of Content, with Jason Cummings chaotic touchdown in India and Falkirk recruiting two Knights for a kit promo the subject of discussion. Our guest this week is David Duke, founder of Street Soccer Scotland. He reflects on how the project came about and the work it does to bring more vulnerable areas of society together through football. Ahead of the weekend's League Cup Semi Finals, fan submitted views shape a Heart vs Head debate on what will happen and who will make it to another showpiece Hampden Final. As ever, we conclude with predictions for the upcoming weekend in The Banker. The second part of The Man Who Saved Celtic looks at the aftermath and transformation of Celtic following Fergus McCann's take over, with our second film showcasing Sammy, a Scottish Football legend from Fife who has been keeping fans entertained with his antics at East End Park for nearly thirty years.

Looking back on the week that saw much of Scottish football wiped out by the weather, Telfer is joined by Shaughan, Tony and Robert to recap the big talking points from the past week. The panel go round the houses, discussing the early promise of a new era at Ibrox and a bold statement by Rhys McCabe on his Airdrie side's potential challenge for the Championship title. The managerial theme continues as two of Scotland's struggling gaffers at opposite ends of the country go under the spotlight as we asses if their seasons are set to see an upturn in form, or if they'll be looking for a new job by Christmas. In Search History, we take a deep dive into what's been happening in the online world of Scottish Football. Anyone for a discussion on Robot Dogs? Half and Half Scarves looks at how we could improve Scottish Football by incorporating new technology into our game. Fan submissions give the panel food for thought as they look ahead to the weekend's fixtures, with a Fife Derby and a full round of Scottish Cup action to come before concluding with everyone's favourite game, The Banker! Our films this week look at how the The Spartans are educating the next generation of fans with their passionate group of young Ultras, and we showcase part one of our look back on the man who saved Celtic in the early 1990's. 10:30pm, BBC Scotland and iPlayer.

In the week that Scotland saw Euro 2024 qualification confirmed, Telfer, Shaughan, Joel and Robert reflect on everything that went right for the national side, as well as discussing Tuesday night's let down in Lille. Spicey Opinions makes it's return as the panel share some bold views on how the season will go for sides in the Premiership. Dipping back into the world of social media to explore what the Tartan Army have been up to online, Christoph Berra then joins in the studio to look back on his playing career, as well as sharing an insight into his role as a coach with the Scotland Under 21s. Fan submitted views on how the narrative will be shaped this weekend leads the final discussion as League action makes it's return, before Episode Four closes with a little game called The Banker.

Reflecting on a tough night for Scotland in Seville, Telfer is joined by Tony, Robert and Shaughan to discuss the night that could of been for our national side in the quest to reach Germany 2024. Staying closer to home, the panel talk up who has been punching above their weight so far this season before looking into what our players and managers have been up to on social media. Sending some of Scottish Football's biggest gripes up the road, the panel then select where they'd like to visit this weekend as the SPFL Trust Trophy takes centre stage. To close the show, the panel outline predictions for the weekend ahead in a game we call The Banker. Our films this week delve into one Scotland fan's self shot archive of the national side, filmed across the past 50 years. Exploring the Man v Fat League, players explain how losing weight is just as important as scoring goals in order to win games. 10:30pm, BBC Scotland and iPlayer.

Ready for Round 2? Telfer, Joel, Robert and Tony are on hand to talk up the best of Scottish Football from the past seven days, including Duncan Ferguson's full time celebrations and the most 'hard worked' goal Kilmarnock will ever score. Two Premiership sides are the subject of Nightmare Fuel, with the boys discussing the best and worse case scenarios that Rangers and St Johnstone could expect this season. Former Motherwell captain Keith Lasley also joins the panel to discuss his career on the park and his role as St Mirren's Chief Operating Officer. Defining the weekend's most eye catching games, including a big city derby and top of the table clashes, the boys then round up the action with a little game called The Banker. Our films this week look at two very personal stories, documenting a Motherwell fan adapting their matchday routine following a major operation and the story of a footballer who swapped the pitch for the paint pots. 10:30pm, BBC Scotland and iPlayer.

We're looking for short fan opinion videos from Rangers and St Johnstone fans this week for the show. If anyone has 10 minutes free today, pop an email over to Struan@studiosomething.co for more information!

Telfer, Shaughan, Fowler and Joel are back tonight to discuss the guff and the glory of Scottish Football. The boys ponder how the season is shaping up for a number of SPFL sides after the early rounds of fixtures, before discussing how Aberdeen, Queen of the South, Motherwell and Hearts will fare based on statements submitted by their fans. With another busy summer in Scottish Football just past, we dip into the world of Social Media to catch up with the latest online nonsense, with everything from Ayr United meets Big Foot to SPFL Mascots caught on camera. Eyes On The Ball then makes it's return as Telfer plays quizmaster across three very different rounds, which ends with one unlucky member of the panel adorning the bib of shame. Our films this week take a look back at the little know story of Glasgow Rangers Basketball team, and how one of the fittest players in Scotland is secretly battling Huntington’s disease. 10:30pm, BBC Scotland and iPlayer.

For the upcoming series we're looking for 'Fan Voices' to take part, with supporters up and down the country encouraged to vent their fury or talk up everything good that's happening at their club. If you fancy contributing to the show across the season, drop an email to Struan@studiosomething.co with 'Fan Voice - Club Name' and we'll get in touch across the season. Just a reminder that we're back this Friday, 10:30pm on BBC Scotland.

Following another managerial departure in the top flight, and in a week where Spartans and Dunfermline Athletic were both crowned champions, A View From The Terrace is back to reflect on another all action seven days in the world of Scotland Football. The gang look over more of Social Media's most entertaining content in Search History, with everything from disappearing Ball Boys to taking up the Crossbar challenge on a Stag Do being discussed. Four of Scotland's best foreign imports are then whittled down to one for a place in the Time Capsule before we preview the upcoming Semi Finals of the Women's Scottish Cup alongside a shinny new piece of silverware. Closing the show as ever is The Banker, and with only one week to go the fight for the Eammon Brophy Lone Wolf Trophy is set to go down to the wire. Our wee films have community at the heart of them this week as we ventured to Kippen FC and Strathspey Thistle FC to learn more about the challenges they've faced and their hopes for the future. Our Legend to close the show is Alex Totten who looks back on his thirty year association with the club he loves, Falkirk FC.

Following a historic week for the Scotland National Team, A View From The Terrace returns to chat all about our nation's outstanding victories over Cyprus and Spain. We'll be jumping on the Hype Train to talk up the exciting young prospects that have stood out in recent weeks and have Football Agent John Viola in the studio to share stories from his thirty two years in the game. Don't Quote Me On That sees the panel guess the Social Media Content from a reply it's received, and we'll be discussing some of hottest topics from Scottish Football from fan submissions. As ever we'll close with predictions on the weekend's games in The Banker. Our wee films will look at the controversial merger between Caledonian and Inverness Thistle and The Aberdonians who have been behind one of Scotland's most successful Youth Development Clubs. We'll also be paying tribute to Hearts Legend Marius Zaliukas.

Back once again to discuss the good and the bad of Scottish Football, A View From The Terrace looks ahead to the upcoming Scotland fixtures while tasting a range of delicacies from the nations our national team will be facing in qualification. In Part Two of 'Gretna: When We Were Famous' former players discuss the difficulties faced after gaining top flight status, and how the club has been reborn. We also meet former Scotland International Kevin McNaughton to learn about the difficulties he's faced after retirement and his new role with Dundee North End. Our final film pays tribute to St Johnstone's three time cup winner David Wotherspoon and his iconic chop. The panel also explore what players have been up to on Social Media, and build their ideal Fives team around usual goalkeeper Safe Hands Sked. Closing the show as ever is The Banker, with this week's predictions based on the permutations of Scotland's upcoming fixtures against Cyprus and Spain.

Back again on BBC Scotland this evening at 10:30pm, Telfer, Rob, Fowler and Amy will be talking up the teams that have impressed them the most and discuss the Semi Final draw for the Scottish Cup. Taking inspiration from the Spanish King's League, we also look at ways the Scottish Game could be improved. Collating their very own Scottish Football Mixtape from the world of social media, the panel then discuss which games and locations would be best to visit this weekend in Jobberography. Rounding things off with The Banker, the panel make their weekend predictions. We also explore the extensive collection of an avid Scotland fan, look back on Gretna's rise through the leagues and reminisce with Dundee United fans on their 1994 Scottish Cup victory over Rangers.

On Tonight's Show: The greatest handball ever seen?! Scottish Football's Report card. The World of a Scottish Football Scout. Scottish Cup Quarter Final Previews. And lots more. Join us tonight at 10:30pm on the BBC Scotland Channel.

On Tonight's Show: The secret world of referees with Craig Napier. Cappielow coming for the playoffs. Liam Gordon's racing skills. Celebrating Scott 'The Hitman' Pittman. That and more tonight at 10:30pm on BBC Scotland.

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