August 3, 2021
On this week's episode, our panel reflect on Aberdeen's straightforward win over Dundee United, which included a man-of-the-match showing from 18-year-old right-back Calvin Ramsay. There's also the evidence Christian Ramirez will be a goal machine, and what Iceland-based Reds legend Jim Bett thinks about Euro opponents Breidablik. Plus, we discuss what Ross County still need, Caley Thistle finally make a fast start in the Championship, and there's also all of the talking points for Cove Rangers, Peterhead and Elgin City after their league openers.
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July 27, 2021
On this week's episode, which player impressed most in Aberdeen’s stunning showing to all-but-end their Euro tie with BK Hacken? Will Stephen Glass make changes for Thursday’s away leg ahead of the Premiership opener against Dundee United, after struggles against the Tangerines defined a disappointing 2020/21 campaign? Plus, all the build-up to Ross County, Inverness, Cove Rangers, Peterhead and Elgin City's league campaigns getting under way.
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July 20, 2021
This week on Northern Goal, BK Hacken journalist Linus Petersson tells us why the Swedes view themselves as favourites for their Europa Conference League tie with Aberdeen – including detailing the strengths of Hacken's international-packed squad. We also ask, have Ross County’s Covid issues condemned them to a tough Premiership season? Plus, the latest from the Premier Sports Cup, and who are our panel tipping for Highland League success this term ahead of Saturday’s kick-off?
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July 13, 2021
On this week's Northern Goal, who will be Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass' skipper when the campaign begins against BK Hacken, are the Swedes being underestimated and does the Inverness friendly draw at Cormack Park mean anything? Plus, reflections on the Dons youngsters' Aberdeenshire Cup loss to Buckie Thistle and analysis on our teams' Premier Sports Cup openers.
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July 6, 2021
On this week's Northern Goal podcast, we chat to Aberdeen Women's captain Kelly Forrest after the Dons lifted the SWPL2 trophy to get back to the top-flight. What does Kelly think they can achieve next season in SWPL1. Plus, Christian Ramirez impresses in first Aberdeen interview, but what do the Reds still need squad-wise? Malky Mackay's Ross County took to the field for the first time at the weekend, beating Elgin City in a friendly. The Staggies may now be dealing with a Covid outbreak, but with signings now flowing, how are they shaping up?
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June 30, 2021
The gang discuss the Covid-19 situation at Caley Thistle on this week’s pod, which led to the postponement of their friendly with Brora Rangers. There is also Aberdeen Women winning the SWPL2 league title in impressive fashion, and new faces at Aberdeen, with Christian Ramirez sealing his move from Houston Dynamo to Pittodrie. There is also the recruitment latest at our north clubs, including Ross County, Cove Rangers, Peterhead and Elgin City.
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June 23, 2021
On this week’s episode of Northern Goal, we discuss our teams’ return for pre-season training. Why are Aberdeen doing all of their work at Cormack Park, and how worried should they be about Europa Conference League opponents BK Hacken? It’s gone quiet at Ross County, but Caley Thistle have been busy, including snapping up former Staggies Michael Gardyne and Billy Mckay. Meanwhile, Cove Rangers have possibly pulled off the coup of the summer in landing another ex-County pair in Iain Vigurs and Ross Draper, with Dundee pair Lyall Cameron and Josh Mulligan also heading back to Peterhead.
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June 15, 2021
This week on Northern Goal, we react to the SPFL fixtures for 2021/22. Aberdeen will be delighted with the hand they’ve been dealt, but will Brighton's Teddy Jenks be the new James Maddison when the campaign begins against Dundee United. Ross County need to ramp up their preparations for a challenging start, while we also discuss Inverness, Peterhead, Cove and Elgin's fixtures. All that, plus the panel's emotions after covering Scotland's 2-0 Euros loss to the Czech Republic.
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June 10, 2021
In this episode, the most sought-after man in British football, Craig Brown - who led Scotland to both Euro '96 and the France '98 World Cup - discusses the Dark Blues' prospects at the European Championship. Brown reveals he's backing Steve Clarke's men to go deep into the tournament, with talent, top-level experience and age on their side. The former Aberdeen boss also explains how you prepare Scotland to meet 'Auld Enemy' England at Wembley, as well as offering his view on nullifying the Czech Republic and Croatia. All that, plus some of Brown's legendary Scotland stories from a life in the game.
June 4, 2021
In this episode of Northern Goal, we chat to Martin Rennie, who was born in Thurso, but has built a successful coaching career on the other side of the world. Martin talks us through his journey from playing junior football in Scotland to bossing Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer, as well as a spell in K League 2 with Seoul E-Land. Currently the boss of Indy Eleven in the United Soccer League, Martin also speaks about new signing and Aberdonian Cammy Smith, his time working with Aberdeen management duo Stephen Glass and Allan Russell at Carolina RailHawks and why he doesn't see the benefits in the Dons' strategic partnership with Atlanta United.
