The Tartan Touchline

By: Aidan Gilbride/Lauren McCulloch
  • Summary

  • A Scottish Football Show. Join aspiring sports journalists Aidan Gilbride and Lauren McCulloch, two friends from different backgrounds who grew up on Scotland’s west coast just outside Glasgow. Now studying together at Edinburgh Napier University, they bring unique perspectives shaped by their different journeys into sports journalism. While their passion for Scottish football will be the main focus, Aidan and Lauren will also cover all things football, offering fresh takes on the latest matches, big stories, and the culture surrounding the beautiful game.
    Aidan Gilbride/Lauren McCulloch
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Episodes
  • The Tartan Touchline #3- The Avengers Assemble, Sunshine on Leith, Celtic Champions Elect, VAR, and REAL MADRID!
    Mar 4 2025

    In this edition of the Tartan Touchline Aidan and Lauren discuss the fever dream that was the last two weeks at Rangers, Hibs showing the sun truly is shining on Leith, the top flight's results/standings, VAR controversy, the Scottish Cup Quarter Finals this week and if the title race is truly over!?!

    Finally, in our big debate we welcome friend, ENRG Spanish Football Correspondent and host of the Edinburgh Football Show, Jack Harris as we cover the European powerhouse that is REAL MADRID!

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    54 mins
  • The Tartan Touchline #2- Queen's Park shock Rangers, the Scottish Championship's three horse race, Celtic vs Bayern and Manchester City's BIZZARE season!
    Feb 18 2025

    In this edition of the Tartan Touchline, the duo discuss Queen's Park's shock victory against Rangers in the Scottish Cup, the results in the premiership this past weekend, and looking ahead to games this coming weekend. They also discuss the exciting Scottish Championship and the three-horse race that is developing between Falkirk, Ayr United and Livingston. They review Celtic's efforts last week in their home Champions League clash with German European Super Power, Bayern Munich and their chances tonight in the return leg. Lastly the delve into the strange season surrounding Manchester City!

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    50 mins
  • The Tartan Touchline #1 - Introduction, Hearts maul Dundee, Celtic and Rangers in Europe, Arsenal's demolition of Man City and Celtic's UEFA Fan Ban!
    Feb 5 2025

    In the first episode of the Tartan Touchline, Aidan and Lauren tackle the match results and standings in the Scottish Premiership. They discuss the end of the Winter Transfer Window. They also ponder the aftermath of UEFA's new European club competition league table, how the Scottish Clubs fared , and the biggest shocks and surprises so far. They also chat about the English Premier League and the biggest surprises, the title race, the race for European places, the League Cup Semi-Finals and how significant Arsenal's romping of Manchester City was. They cap off the show with 'The Big Debate' as they discuss Celtic's punishment for the use of Pyrotechnics in their match against Aston Villa!

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    1 hr and 3 mins

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