This edition of the Scottish Football Podcast on BBC Radio Scotland examines a high-pressure weekend of Scottish football, with managers facing significant pressure. The central question is whether the fan ban affecting Rangers and Celtic is disproportionate, and the episode places Hampden Park at the centre of the discussion.
Martin Dowden, Stephen McGowan and Scott Allan look ahead to the weekend fixtures. Aberdeen are struggling, and the hosts ask whether they can produce the performance they desperately need to shock Rangers, or whether Derek McInnes will move a step closer to silverware. The panel also considers whether Aberdeen can turn their season around at Hampden.
Attention then turns to the Edinburgh derby semi-final between Hearts and Hibs. The panel asks whether Hibs can turn their fortunes around against their rivals, and what defeat would mean for Hibs manager Nick Montgomery. Elsewhere, Celtic head to in-form Falkirk, who may expose vulnerabilities in the Celtic side.
The episode also covers Kilmarnock, who are fighting to stop a poor run of form, and a crucial clash between Motherwell and St Mirren, with both sides desperate for a win. The programme runs for 24 minutes and is available on BBC Sounds for 29 days.
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