Northern Goal

Stuart Duff on McGhee’s Aberdeen, Butcher’s Inverness and ‘fantastic’ times in Kazakhstan

In this bonus episode, former Aberdeen, Caley Thistle and Cove Rangers midfielder Stuart Duff talks to Northern Goal. He gives his take on clashes with Rudi Skacel and Nacho Novo, why he thinks ex-Dons boss Mark McGhee failed at Pittodrie and how he ended up at Kairat Almaty.

Time to put Premiership out of its misery, skipper Tremarco disembarks, and Robbo may be in St Johnstone's sights

The boys all agree it's time to stop dreaming up unfeasible ideas and call time on the Premiership. There’s also reflection on departing Caley Thistle skipper Carl Tremarco’s time in Inverness, as well as discussion on whether boss John Robertson will be top of St Johnstone’s list.

Jamie Stevenson on rubbing shoulders with Samuel Eto’o at Real Mallorca, being released by Aberdeen in a car park, and his bond with Peterhead boss Jim McInally

Peterhead's Jamie Stevenson talks about his time in the Pittodrie youth set-up, going full-time in Spain after being scouted while playing football with his dad in Mallorca, the Blue Toon, and gives his thoughts on the implications of Covid-19 on the Scottish game. 

SPFL vote chaos could just be sign of bizarre times, deconstruction of reconstruction, and Cove Rangers’ season in review

The end of the season in the lower leagues has finally been confirmed, which is good news for League Two champions Cove Rangers – although the rumblings over the SPFL voting process look set to continue with potential reconstruction now to be thrashed out. What will that mean for all of our clubs, including Highland kings Brora Rangers?

What on earth is going on? SPF-hell for clubs desperate for any resolution to Scottish football season

We dissect the fallout from the SPFL’s bid to resolve the season, amid the coronavirus lockdown, that has given more questions than answers. Our writers also offer their thoughts on a potential way forward for the game in Scotland

Highland League legend Cammy Keith on his career, as Aberdeen play blinder in tackling coronavirus shutdown

In this week’s episode we’re joined by Keith captain Cammy Keith, who discusses breaking records during his three spells with the Highland League Maroons, collegiate soccer in the US and working under Pele at Formartine. We also discuss the latest developments in Scottish football's Covid-19 shutdown.

Greg Tansey, ex-Aberdeen, Caley Thistle and Ross County midfielder, on football, injuries, retirement and how he thinks the Scottish football season will end

We’re joined by former Aberdeen, Caley Thistle and Ross County midfielder Greg Tansey. He reveals his terror at the prospect of missing the chance to lift the Scottish Cup, and the non-stop Caley Jags party when they won. Tansey also discusses the injury problems which ruined his stint at Aberdeen and, eventually, led to his retirement.

Scotland skipper Rachel Corsie on isolation in Salt Lake City, and Dave Cormack’s stark warning about the impact of the Covid-19 shutdown on the Aberdeen balance sheet

On this week’s Northern Goal, Rachel Corsie is our guest as she endures self-isolation in the United States due to coronavirus, with the Scotland captain talking about everything from panic buying to the decision to postpone the Olympics, to Rafa Benitez. We also discuss Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack’s stark warning about the financial implications of Scottish football’s shutdown and the Highland League’s decision to call time on their season – meaning Brora Rangers have won the title.

What now for teams in north of Scotland and beyond after coronavirus shuts Scottish football down?

On this week’s episode of Northern Goal, how do Scottish football authorities conclude the season – and how do clubs survive the financial implications – with a prolonged shutdown due to coronavirus expected? UEFA, after a conference call with their 55 members, are expected to shed some light on the situation and make a ruling on Scotland’s UEFA Nations League play-off with Israel.

Aberdeen FC chairman Dave Cormack on Scottish football’s coronavirus suspension, why he’s lowering Pittodrie’s capacity to boost atmosphere and transfer strategy

On this special episode of Northern Goal, Ryan Cryle and Danny Law are joined by Aberdeen FC chairman Dave Cormack. Hear Dave’s reaction when he finds out the coronavirus outbreak has led to an indefinite shutdown of Scottish football. Also find out why he’s lowering Pittodrie’s capacity to up the atmosphere, where the Kingsford stadium plans are at, how Aberdeen are growing the supporter base, shaping their football philosophy, transfer strategy and much more.