Episodes
On this week's show, Dylan cracks open a few cans and chats all things last weekend's results and previews the weekend ahead. Some things he talks to his Zoom screen about include Alloa's big win, Dumbarton impressing again, Albion Rovers defying the odds and much more. Including chatting about Stonewaller issue #2!
Published 12/17/20
Ally and Dylan get together to review and preview all things Premier Division and the Conferences. Goals galore...again, transfer shake ups, inconsistencies and the return of Clydebank to senior football just gets better and better. All that...and much, much more! Remember to get involved over on our social media channels!
Published 12/10/20
Ally and Dylan (who?) return to chat all things SPFL lower league soccer. Whether that be the continual battle for the heart of Fife, the eternally struggling Partick Thistle or Edinburgh City putting on a show...it's all there. Oh, and Ally talks about Brechin again. Of course. Very on brand of us. Remember and get involved across our social media channels with questions and feedback. Also buy Stonewaller magazine #2, we're in it looking all nice etc.
Published 12/10/20
In a shocking turn events Ally has taken up hosting duties on the return of the West of Scotland Weekly show as he and Ross bring the standout results from last weekends Premier Division, as well as Conferences A. B & C. The guys also look forward to a stacked card this coming weekend in the Scottish football pyramid's newest leagues.
Published 12/04/20
Ross & Ally are back again to talk a big week of cup and league action. They discuss Alloa's big win at the Indodrill, piling pressure on Robbie Nielson as well as their and Dunfermline's chances in difficult home ties in the next round. In the SPFL it was spoils shared for Airdrie & Cove as well as big win for Forfar in League 1, whilst in League 2 the guys discuss wins for Edinburgh City & Elgin. They then forecasted games for this weekend coming, including two big games for...
Published 12/03/20
Ross & Ally are back after a short break to analyse ANOTHER big weekend in the SPFL Championship; League 1 & League 2. Dunfermline remain the only unbeaten team in the Championship, who stood out for them under the Friday night lights? Clyde got a big win in what they hope will be the beginning of a resurgence whilst a former captain returns to potentially buoy them & a big win for Stranraer as Edinburgh City's slow start continues. The boys also look to the weekend ahead in...
Published 11/27/20
Ross and Dylan unite again to go over the latest goings on across the WoSL and preview the big ties ahead this coming weekend. Ps, we love doing this show!
Published 11/12/20
Ross and Dylan get together to talk all things league and cup action ahead of a busy week in the Scottish lower leagues. We review some standout league results as well as preview the midweek and weekend Betfred Cup action. Remember and catch our new show, WoSL Weekly, every week (funnily enough) across our channels too!
Published 11/10/20
Ally and Dylan get together to discuss their stand out results and preview some big ties ahead of this weekend, including some interesting derbies. We cover the impressive start from Port Glasgow Juniors and Neilston, the big Cumbernauld derby, Drumchapel back on track and much more. We also touch on Larkhall departing the WoSL for this term and the potential punishments that lie ahead for sides down the line. Remember and get us over on Twitter (@TBLowerLeague) and Instagram...
Published 11/06/20
Ross and Ally join up to discuss an action packed weekend of results and preview some early high stakes matches this weekend coming across the SPFL Championship, League 1 and League 2. Are Morton showing signs of life? Can anyone stop Dunfermline and Hearts? An upturn in form for Jim Duffy and Dumbarton, more Thistle woes & Cove Rangers looking dangerous are big talking points in League 1, but should you start HEDGING your bets on Brechin and are Queens Park as dominant as expected in...
Published 11/04/20
We get together for the first of our new, weekly shows focusing on the emotional rollarcoaster that is the West of Scotland League. From the Premier Division to Conference C, we cover the latest results and look ahead to the weekend's fixtures. We do our best to cover as much as we can and we welcome thoughts, feedback and questions!
Published 10/29/20
The lads get together to dissect the latest round of results and look ahead to this coming weekend across the SPFL lower leagues. Have they and many others underestimated Raith Rovers? Thistle are off the mark and are Cove going to shock us all? Alongside this, we finally ask...is it Elgin's time to shine? Remember and get us across social media and follow our new WoSL weekly show too!
Published 10/26/20
After a turbulent few weeks, the boys get together to look ahead to the WoSL Premier Division and this weekend's fixtures. We chat about potential title battle between Darvel and Kilwinning as well as chatting about our new favourite side, Rossvale. Also, what lies ahead for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch? We look forward to finding out! Remember to head over to @TBLowerLeague on Twitter and search talkingLowerLeague on Instagram to chat to us!
Published 10/22/20
Dylan and Ally return (with Ross returning on Thursday!) to discuss the weekend's action and look ahead to another big weekend in the lower leagues. Of course, Clyde's victory over Thistle is on the agenda as well as impressive victories for Hearts, Raith Rovers, Edinburgh City and Cowdenbeath. Alongside this, we chat about what ties we'll be keeping an eye on this weekend. The three of us will be back on Thursday for our big WoSL Premier Division preview on Thursday!
Published 10/19/20
It's time folks...the league action returns for our beloved lower league clubs at the weekend. We give our thoughts on how we think the Championship, League One & League Two will shape up this season as well as chatting about the weekend's big games. Safe to say, we can't wait. Remember to head over to our Twitter (@TBLowerLeague) and Instagram (@talkinglowerleague) and let us know your set up for the games on Saturday!
Published 10/13/20
Ross and Dylan lead the line this week with Ally benched (kidding, he's fine and back next week) to discuss all things Betfred Cup as our beloved lower league clubs return to competitive action. They tackle the midweek games (recorded during Wednesday's games!) as well take a look ahead at the bumper card at the weekend!
Published 10/08/20
The guys get together virtually as they discuss further setbacks for fans entering stadiums and the prospect of no football at all this campaign. However, on a brighter note, they preview the WoSL Conference A. Will it be a straight shoot out for top spot between Arthurlie and Shotts Bon Accord? Can Maryhill be the surprise package? Also, we discuss the difficulties Glasgow University may find themselves in this season. Of course, we cover where we would want to watch our football this...
Published 09/30/20
The lads are back to chat all things WoSL Conference B ahead of an exciting season. They cover Gartcairn's summer recruits, Shettleston's chances of success and why they're fans of Newmains Utd. They try to chat about the more unknown quantities and how they could get on this season including St.Cadoc's and, of course, which games they'll hopefully be heading along to in this league. Remember, we're on Instagram now too...so follow us there...please? -- Music from filmmusic.io
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Published 09/18/20
In this special episode of talkingLowerLeague, Dylan is joined by our own Adam Duff (@these_ideas) and Scott Kelly of Stonewaller magazine. They get together to chat about the origins of Stonewaller, their work together, the impact of sub cultures on football and the importance of bringing new cultures/ideas to lower league clubs and the communities that support them. It was a fascinating chat. Remember to follow Adam on social media and his Etsy store. Also, get Scott and the team on...
Published 09/15/20
The lads return to weekly episodes ahead of the return for the 2020/21 season in October. They'll be previewing all of the WoSL and SPFL lower leagues in the coming weeks, starting with WoSL Conference C. They chat about an incredible summer for Drumchapel Utd and what lies ahead, can Petershill rise again? and are Glasgow Perthshire and Yoker in for tough campaigns? They also offer which games they'll be heading along to in Conference C and why. Next week, it's over to Conference...
Published 09/09/20
The lads return for the last of their monthly episodes...as they will be returning to usual weekly shows! They discuss the return of fans and teams getting back to training ahead of the cup and league campaigns kicking off in October. Top ties and teams in the Betfred Cup group stages are discussed as well as latest transfer news across the leagues. Finally, the guys chat about what their Saturday plans are for the season ahead as we reveal our special West of Scotland League news for the...
Published 08/30/20
In the 16th 'Would You Rather...' podcast, Jonny Boyle is joined by Christie Howieson and Vinnie Brownlow to answer some 'would you rather..' questions. It's recorded over Zoom so hopefully you understand the quality might not be as good as normal. They start with a question about being stranded in the rainforest or getting down to it with a dog before moving on to discuss swapping bodies, being tight and being too kind for your own good. WARNING - THIS PODCAST CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE...
Published 07/27/20
The lads return for their July podcast with plenty to cover. They chat about Robbie Neilson's move to Hearts, the court drama involving Hearts & Partick Thistle and all the permutations/excitement around football returning in October. Also, the guys chat about their top transfer picks of the summer so far and discuss which sides have impressed them on and off the park in lockdown. -- Music from filmmusic.io
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Published 07/16/20
In the 15th 'Would You Rather...' podcast, Jonny Boyle is joined by Christie Howieson and Vinnie Brownlow to answer some 'would you rather..' questions. It's recorded over Zoom so hopefully you understand the quality might not be as good as normal. They start this week with a question about some random shouting options before moving on to being loved or hated and also cover some listener questions. WARNING - THIS PODCAST CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE & SEXUAL DISCUSSION --- Soundtrack -...
Published 06/29/20
The boys caught up for the first time in weeks (before the reconstruction verdict btw!) to chat about the lifeline supplied by James Anderson's incredibly generous donation and the impact it could have. Alongside this, the lads talk about the final chapter in the reconstruction saga as well as the best signings and re-signings of the summer so far. Finally, they talk about their own personal views about returning to watch football in a socially distant manner. We'll be back again...
Published 06/16/20