Pure Fitbaw

Schottland (Q)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 01:19:19 +0000

Danny and Rhys are back, and Scotland are off to Germany! The boys take a trip through a range of topics from how they're getting to the Euros to some early squad predictions for 2024.

Heading to Cyprus With a Dream

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 23:03:38 +0000

In this episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast Rhys and Danny look ahead to a Scotland team on the brink of Euro 2024 qualification, and with the task of sending the Auld Enemy homeward in the 150th anniversary of football’s oldest fixture.

Rodri's Tears

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 10:57:43 +0000

Rhys, Danny and Owen discuss the Scotland national team

* Performance, tactics and Rodri's reaction to the Spain match

* Should Scot Gemmill step aside and chat about Scotland youth team results

* Cyprus result and looking ahead for Scotland NT

European Fitbaw: The Battle of the Bottlers

Tue, 1 Nov 2022 04:10:51 +0000

In this second episode of the European Fitbaw podcast series, Rhys and Danny look ahead to the madness of Group D, in an anything-can-happen final round of fixtures. Joined by special guest and Marseille fan, Patrick Toussaint (@JunhoPatrice), they take a look at Tottenham, Frankfurt, Sporting and Marseille individually, before previewing the 'Battle of the Bottlers' showdown between Spurs and Marseille in France.

European Fitbaw: Old Firm away struggles, Inter battle to beat Barcelona, Spurs drop points in Frankfurt, and Matchday Four

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Rhys Jenkins, Danny Corcoran, Patrick Caskie) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast is the first in a new series, where co-hosts Rhys Jenkins and Danny Corcoran analyse the goings on in UEFA’s top club competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League. It focuses on four of the recent game week’s matches and will look ahead to the second match of these double headers, starting with Liverpool vs. Rangers, followed by RB Leipzig vs. Celtic, Inter vs. Barcelona, and finally Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham Hotspur. Throughout this series, Rhys and Danny will speak to club-specific guests who will provide expert insights, and to kick things off, on this episode they were joined by Rangers fan and football writer, Patrick Caskie.

Pressing, Porteous and Promotion

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Rhys Jenkins, Danny Corcoran, Greg Marshall) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, Greg, Rhys and Danny look back at Scotland’s sensational international break that ended in promotion to UEFA Nations League A. They talk suffocating pressing at Hampden, squad depth and Ryan Porteous’ redemption in the first episode as the highest ranked UEFA Nations League side in the British Isles.

Wing Backs, Ireland and JID

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Rhys Jenkins, Danny Corcoran) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, Rhys and Danny look ahead to Scotland’s upcoming games against Ukraine and Ireland. They talk squad selection, opposition analysis, answer your questions (including what De Zerbi means for Gilmour) and end of a different note, chatting about their recent favourite album releases!

We Have A Dream

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Rhys Jenkins, Greg Marshall, Danny Corcoran) — Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, Rhys, Greg, and Danny look forward to the huge FIFA World Cup 2022 play-off semi-final against Ukraine. On the agenda is squad selection, injuries, Ukraine analysis, predictions, and finally, listener questions!

Pure Championship I Title Clinching Dick Campbell Winner

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000

With just a few games left in the campaign, the boys look at things as they are and try and work out what will happen come season end. Will Kilmarnock win title? Who will be relegated? Who will be in the playoffs at both ends?

Pure Championship I Last Quarter Storylines

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Ally and Cammy discuss potential storylines that could unfold in the final quarter of the 2021/22 Scottish Championship season.

Pure Championship | What next for Queen of the South after sacking Johnston?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Cammy and Ally are joined by Queen of the South fan Finlay Jack to discuss what is going on at bottom of the league Queen of the South. The Doonhamers sit four points adrift and parted company with manager Allan Johnston this week.

Pure Championship | What's going on at Raith Rovers?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by Raith Rovers fan Scott to discuss the controversial signing of David Goodwillie as well as the Kirkcaldy club's struggles in the league of late.

Pure Championship | Dan Pybus On Life At Dunfermline & More

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by Pure Championship favourite current Dunfermline Athletic midfielder Dan Pybus to discuss all things Pars from the managers to teammates and everything inbetween.

Pure Championship | Magnificent Morton

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Cammy and Ally are joined by Morton fan Evan McFarlane to discuss Morton's change of fortunes and fan ownership among other topics.

Pure Championship | Is Derek McInnes The Man To Take Killie Up?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 6 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Ally and Cammy discuss Kilmarnock's appointment of former Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes and also touch upon some of the early January transfer dealings in the Championship.

Pure Championship | Lynx Or £85 Grinch For Killie Manager?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Cammy and Ally are feeling festive and in this Christmas special of the Pure Championship podcast, the boys share what present they would give to each Championship club.

Pure Championship | Does Anyone Want To Win The League?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Ally and Cammy take a look at the five teams currently battling it out for the Championship title, Inverness, Raith Rovers, Kilmarnock, Partick Thistle and Arbroath.

Pure Championship | How To Bring The Championship Together Again

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Cammy and Ally discuss how the Championship can be brought back together with the league currently split in two. They also answer listener questions on Arbroath, Dom Thomas and Chris Burke among others.

How come we are so good?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Rhys Jenkins, Danny Corcoran, Greg Marshall) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, Rhys, Greg, and Danny look back on Scotland's huge wins away in Moldova and at home against Denmark, discuss the immense midfield partnership of Callum McGregor and Billy Gilmour, think forward to the World Cup play-off draw, and much more.

Who the hell is Jacob Brown?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Rhys Jenkins, Greg Marshall, Danny Corcoran) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast introduces a new series that will focus on the trials and tribulations of the Scotland National Team. Hosted by Rhys, alongside Pure Fitbaw debutants Greg and Danny, we look back on the elation of Israel at Hampden, ask who the hell Jacob Brown is, and look forward to a must-win game against Moldova.

Pure Championship l Queen of the South's Ruben Junior on helping others, Portuguese roots & his colourful hair

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by Queen of the South's Ruben Junior in the latest of a flurry of interviews on the Pure Championship podcast. Ruben explains how he is adapting to professional football, the reason why he wants to help others and even reveals the next colour he will dye his hair!

PureChampionship I Dario Zanatta on flourishing with Raith Rovers & Liking plastic pitches

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 9 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by Raith Rovers attacker Dario Zanatta in the latest PureChampionship interview. Dario shares why he thinks he's doing so well at Raith Rovers, his thoughts on plastic pitches & the growth of football in Canada

Pure Championship I Joel Nouble on life at Arbroath & being the better Nouble brother

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 5 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by Arbroath's Joel Nouble in the latest PureChampionship interview. Cammy and Joel talk on life at Arbroath and the Championship itself among many other interesting topics.

Pure Championship I PureDerby Reaction

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally and Cammy are back! The boys share their thoughts and feelings on the recent Fife and Ayrshire derbies.

Pure Championship I Fife Derby Reaction

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by friend of the show, Raith Rovers fan Scott Fleming, to react to the first Fife Derby of the 2021/22 Championship season which ended 1-1.

Pure Championship I Manny Duku On Life At Inverness & More

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by PureChampionship favourite, Manny Duku, to discuss Inverness' strong start to the season, what it is like to work under Billy Dodds and much more.

Pure Championship I PurePartickThistle

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Cammy and Ally are joined by PureFitbaw pal Rhys Jenkins to talk all things Partick Thistle from their start to the season to Kyle Turner and much more.

Pure Championship I Matheson's Magnificent Hair

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally and Cammy take a look at what has went on in the Championship in recent weeks from Dunfermline's poor start to Raith Rovers striker Lewis Vaughan's latest ACL injury and everything inbetween.

Pure Championship I The Greatest League In The World Is Back

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

The greatest league in the world is back! In this episode Ally and Cammy react to the first weekend of the 21/22 Championship season sharing takeaways from each game including discussions on Chris Burke, Joel Nouble and Partick Thistle's paywalled highlights.

Pure Championship Season 3 Opener

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Cammy is joined by Ally to raise the curtain on another season of the Pure Championship podcast. The boys discuss the transfer business completed in the league so far, share their thoughts on the new kits, make their way too early predictions and much much more.

Pure Euros Team of the Tournament and Best Moments

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Alasdair Madden) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:30:00 +0000

On our final Pure Euros episode Owen and Ally pick a team of the tournament and select the five most memorable moments.

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Pure Euros w/ Jonathan Fadugba

Mon, 5 Jul 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Owen Brown, Alasdair Madden and Jonathan Fadugba review each of the Euro 2020 quarter-final fixtures with discussion about match action, key players and tactics and what to expect in the semi-finals.

* Switzerland 1 v 1 Spain (Spain win 3-1 on penalties) - Zakaria OG & key players for Spain to get to final

* Belgium 1 v 2 Italy - Spinazzola injury and how Italy adapt without him & performance of Doku

* Czech Republic 1 v 2 Denmark - Maehle's assist, Czech Rep's changes & Danish fatigue

* Ukraine 0 v 4 England - Southgate's management, Shevchenko's future & Sterling's tournament

Our guest, Jonathan Fadugba, is a football consultant, writer and scout. Jonathan is the founder of the long running and award winning Just Football website, has been a staff writer for 4-4-2 magazine, regularly appears on The Guardian Football Weekly podcast as well as co-hosting his own Nordic Football pod and running management agency Future Global Sports. Follow him at https://twitter.com/JFfutbol

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Pure Euros w/ David Cartlidge

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Owen Brown, Alasdair Madden and David Cartlidge discuss each of the Euro 2020 Round of 16 fixtures in chronological order touching on Danish manager Kasper Hjulmand's tactical tweaks, the renaissance of Renato Sanches, Spain's high number of passes and the positional versatility of a number of players at the tournament among many other topics across the hour.

Our guest, David Cartlidge, is an editor for ESPN UK, a regular on podcasts such as Football Ramble’s On The Continent and a journalist with superb knowledge of European football, especially Spain.

Thank you for listening, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple podcasts.

Pure Euros w/ Eli Mengem of Copa 90

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

For the first of our weekly podcasts during the European Championships we are joined by Eli Mengem of Copa 90.

Eli directs and presents the brilliant Derby Days and The Real International Break series of football fan culture film work at Copa 90 and is in Scotland to document our return to a major men's international tournament. Owen and Ally spoke to him about his work and the fan experience at these Euros. We then discussed the football so far with a focus on teams and players that have or have not impressed and of course that Scotland v England match.

Euro 2020 - Switzerland

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Craig King) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden talks to Swiss football expert Craig King about the Swiss national team.

Euro 2020 - Denmark

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Henning K. Andersen, Alasdair Madden) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Danish journalist and scout Henning K. Andersen to discuss the Danish national team.

Euro 2020 - Russia

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (David Sansun, Alasdair Madden) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Russian Football News' David Sansun to discuss the Russian national team.

Euro 2020 - Hungary

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Abel Lorincz) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Abel Lorincz, assistant analysis coach at Puskas FC, to discuss the Hungarian national team.

Euro 2020 - Slovakia

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Lukas Vrablik, Alasdair Madden) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Lukas Vrablik, Slovakian football expert featuring on the BBC, ESPN and the Guardian, to discuss the Slovakian national team.

Euro 2020 - Poland

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Christopher Lash, Alasdair Madden) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Polish football expert Christopher Lash to discuss the polish national team.

Euro 2020 - Croatia

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Lovre Nikolac, Alasdair Madden) — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Lovre Nikolac, founder of Croatian Football, to discuss the Croatian national team.

Euro 2020 - North Macedonia

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Aleksandar Zlateski, Alasdair Madden) — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Aleksandar Zlateski, the founder of Macedonian Football, to discuss North Macedonia.

Euro 2020 - Belgium

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Scott Coyne, Alasdair Madden) — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by The Belgian Football Podcast's Scott Coyne to discuss the Belgian national team.

Euro 2020 - Italy

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Michael Jones) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Michael Jones, Italian football expert at the Road to Nowhere European Football Podcast, to discuss the Italian national team.

Euro 2020 - Wales

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Huw Davies, Alasdair Madden) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Huw Davies, Wales correspondent and former Managing Editor at Four Four Two, to discuss the Welsh national team.

Euro 2020 - Sweden

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Marcus Bring, Alasdair Madden) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Marcus Bring, Swedish football journalist, to discuss the Swedish national team.

Euro 2020 - Spain

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Ruairidh Barlow, Alasdair Madden) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Ruairidh Barlow, Spanish football expert at the Road to Nowhere European Football Podcast and LaLiga Lowdown, to discuss the Spanish national team.

Euro 2020 - Czech Republic

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Tomas Danicek) — Mon, 7 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Tomas Danicek, founder of Czech Footy, to discuss the Czech Republic national team.

Euro 2020 - Germany

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden) — Fri, 4 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Byron Hutchison, International Social Media Marketing Manager at the Bundesliga and founder of Football From Afar, to discuss the German national team.

Euro 2020 - Finland

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Rich Nelson) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Escape To Suomi's Rich Nelson to discuss the Finnish national team.

Euro 2020 - Netherlands

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Michael Bell, Alasdair Madden) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Michael Bell, founder of Football Oranje, to discuss the Dutch national team.

Euro 2020 - Scotland

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gordon Sheach, Alasdair Madden) — Tue, 1 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by The Tartan Scarf's Gordon Sheach to discuss the Scottish national team.

Euro 2020 - Austria

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Tom Middler) — Mon, 31 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by The Other Bundesliga's Tom Middler to discuss the Austrian national team.

Euro 2020 - England

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Ali Maxwell) — Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ally Madden is joined by Ali Maxwell, host of The Athletic's Zonal Marking podcast, to discuss the English national team.

Pure Championship - End of Season Review

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy finish off the season by taking a look at the final playoff matches and debate the PFA Team of the Season along with their picks for Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season and Team of the Season. They also revisit their pre-season predictions, hold on for some shockers.

Euro 2020 - Turkey

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Kaan Bayazit) — Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Alasdair Madden is joined by Kaan Bayazit, Turkish football expert and World Soccer Digest contributor, to discuss the Turkish national team.

Euro 2020 - Ukraine

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Andrew Todos) — Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Alasdair Madden is joined by Andrew Todos, founder of Zorya Londonsk, to discuss the Ukrainian national team.

Euro 2020 - France

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Jeremy Smith) — Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

As part of our Euro 2020 preview series, Alasdair Madden is joined by French football expert Jeremy Smith (Get French Football News and French Football Weekly) to discuss the French national team.

Euro 2020 Preview - Portugal

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Tom Kundert, Alasdair Madden) — Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

As part of our Euro 2020 preview series, Alasdair Madden is joined by Tom Kundert, PortuGOAL founder and World Soccer's Portuguese correspondent, to discuss the Portuguese national team.

Pure Championship - Premiership Playoff Preview

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 20 May 2021 07:46:07 +0000

Cammy is joined by Ally Madden to preview the Dundee versus Kilmarnock playoff battle. They also discuss the latest news from East End Park as Stevie Crawford leaves Cammy's Pars.

Self Indulgence And Damning Assessments

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen James Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 18 May 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish |

The last ever episode of the weekly Gavin and Owen podcast :(

Gav is stepping aside to focus on work within football for MRKT Insight and the end of this season plus the recent milestone of 100,000 listens feels a good end point for us. There will be more Pure Fitbaw content, including podcasts - starting with Euro 2020 previews for every single nation at the tournament - but in this final weekly flagship episode we reviewed the Scottish Premiership season for all 12 teams and gave them a score out of five.

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Pure Championship - Playoff Special

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 13 May 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris cover off the promotion quarter final Fife Derby and discuss Morton living to fight another day in the relegation final against Airdrie.

The Strangely Normal Weekend

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 11 May 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish |

Today Owen and Gav discussed the Scottish Cup and the state of play in the SPFL play-offs

* Dundee United v Hibs

* St Mirren v St Johnstone

* All play-off ties

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Slow Down To Speed Up

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Jonathan Grade, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 4 May 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish |

* 1:35 Rangers v Celtic

We analyse the 4-1 victory for the Scottish Premiership champions with a focus on issues leading into this for the visitors, tactical tweaks on both sides including the hosts' 4-3-1-2 formation and the key moments in the match.

* 26:15 Top 5 Leagues

We give an overview of the state of play in each of Europe's 'Top 5 Leagues' including:

- 26:30 Bundesliga we discuss managerial changes, Robert

Lewandowski and the relegation threatened big clubs.

- 38:30 English Premier League our talk takes in champions Manchester City, managerial vacancy at Spurs and the struggle to survive this division.

- 48:15 Ligue 1 we analyse the title race with comments about Lille and PSG, Kylian Mbappe's future and then if Nantes can escape relegation

- 54:30 La Liga brings us a tight title race, the prospect of a player better than Leo Messi and Elche facing the drop

- 60:40 Serie A our focus is on how Juventus can bounce back next season, the decline (again) of Parma and a relegation prediction.

* 67:10 Jonathan Grade, Golazo - The Football Italia Years

Interview with Jonathan Grade, series editor on both the Gazetta show and the live Football Italia shows during Channel 4's iconic coverage of Serie A football in the 1990s, and writer of a book (Golazo - The Football Italia Years) all about that era.

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Pure Championship - Hall of Fame

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Cammy's Pars have secured their promotion playoff spot while Chris will be spending Friday evening bricking it as Morton fight to avoid 9th. Away from the action, Stephen Dobbie's announcement that he's leaving Palmerston Park prompts a chat about the Championship Hall of Fame. Who are you nominating?

The Best Scottish Teenage Footballers Right Now

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish |

* How did St Johnstone win the Scottish Cup quarter final over Rangers and thoughts on Callum Davidson's rookie managerial season.

* Pick a team of the best Scottish teenage footballers right now

* We analyse a key match, Falkirk v Cove Rangers, in the only title race still open in the SPFL.

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Pure Championship - Pure Playoffs

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris wave a fond farewell to Alloa Athletic as their relegation from the Championship was confirmed this past weekend. They then take an in-depth look at the playoff race at both ends of the table.

The Cup, The Lower Leagues And The Super League of Strips

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish |

* Stranraer v Hibs Scottish Cup 4th round tie analysed with a focus on selection choices, goalkeepers and chances at both ends.

* SPFL League 1 and League 2 state of play discussed as the final pre split fixtures are set to take place

* Why did Hamilton Accies extend Brian Rice's contract and, looking at the style of play and underlying stats, should they have done so?

* Super League view from PF and an alternative - based purely on the quality of a club's kit.

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Pure Championship - Who's Key for the Final Three?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris congratulate Hearts on their Scottish Championship title win before discussing which players will be key for each of the other clubs in their final three fixtures this season.

Another Bad Beer

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen J Brown) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish |

* St Johnstone v Aberdeen - an intriguing match up from the first of the post split top six Premiership fixtures as rookie manager Callum Davidson attempts to close out a successful season and Aberdeen await the arrival of Stephen Glass as manager and what changes that might bring.

* Forfar Athletic v East Fife - a game with an impact at both ends of the SPFL League 1 table as bottom placed Forfar Athletic, in the middle of a congested fixture schedule, host East Fife who might yet be a dark horse for promotion.

* Loan Watch - we pick out six young Scottish loanees to watch from a 19 year old wide attacker in the Scottish Championship to a goalkeeper in SPFL League 2.

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Pure Championship - Who's Going Up and Down?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy have a collective cry about the recent form of their teams. They also cover off the race for the promotion playoffs and what's going to happen at the bottom of the table too.

Broken Hearts, Nightmares in Paris And A Title Fight In Glasgow

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Alasdair Madden, Owen J Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

We start, with the help of Alasdair Madden from the Road To Nowhere podcast, by analysing Lille's table topping victory over PSG in Ligue 1 before moving on to discuss the situation in terms of tactics, recruitment and the future at Heart of Midlothian before ending with a discussion of Glasgow City's victory over Celtic on the return of SWPL1 women's football in Scotland.

Ankle Breaking Season

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Kicking off with a look back at Scotland's draw in Israel before touching on our tie this week against Faroe Islands before analysing Airdrieonians v Partick Thistle and Edinburgh City v Stenhousemuir in the SPFL League 1 and 2 promotion races.

Previewing Scotland v Austria From Alaba to Kalajdžić

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen J Brown, Byron Hutchison, Gavin Miller) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:37:22 +0000

We were joined by Byron Hutchison (Social Media Marketing at the Bundesliga and an expert on Scottish footballers playing outwith the UK at www.footballfromafar.com) for his insight on the Austrian national team squad members who play for clubs in Germany.

From superstars like David Alaba to emerging talents like Saša Kalajdžić Byron talked Gavin and Owen through player attributes and styles to give us a good understanding of the team Scotland may face on Thursday night. In addition we spoke about Austria's call up of 17 year old wonderkid Yusuf Demir and if this was a move to heed off international interest in him from Turkey and if there are any parallels for Scotland to consider with the likes of Elliot Anderson.

Pure Championship - It's Tighter than... Anything

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy bring you the best of the weekend's action from the Scottish Championship. Dundee are the only team in the top 5 to win while Caley Thistle enter the top 5 with a win at East End Park. Morton pick up a vital three points against Queen of the South, while Ayr and Raith and Arbroath and Hearts play out bore draws.

Rusty Restart For Leagues One And Two

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen J Brown) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

SPFL League 1 and League 2 are back so Gavin Miller and Owen Brown talk us through all the match action and key talking points in this episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast.

Pure Championship - The Business End of the Season Begins

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris walk through the best of the Championship action. Alloa shock the league's form team, Queen of the South, in one of the best matches of the season so far. Hearts win again as the title grows nearer and the final Pure Championship derby (in the league) of the season brings the Pars' first win against Morton.

Scotland Squad Announcement

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Owen and Gavin discuss the imminent Scotland squad announcement for this month's World Cup qualification triple header with the help of audience questions sourced beforehand and more fired in from the twitch chat box.

Among the topics: three retired Scottish players we'd pick for this squad, should Ryan Gauld be in, what does it mean to be 'in form' and can John McGinn be played as one of the two deeper central midfielders?

Pure Championship - Doing The Impossible

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:58:05 +0000

Chris and Cammy try and predict the final Scottish Championship league table. Agree or disagree? Get in touch and let us know.

Interview with Joe Donnohue (Scouted Football And Leeds Live)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Joe Donnohue, Owen J Brown) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Gavin Miller and Owen Brown interviewed Joe Donnohue (words and podcasting at Scouted Football and Leeds United reporter for Leeds Live) on our Monday Night Fitbaw live stream (https://www.twitch.tv/purefitbaw) and this is a podcast version of the discussion which included topics such as:

* History of Scouted Football and details about Joe's involvement

* Joe picks a 5 a-side team purely from players that have been profiled in Scouted Football handbooks

* Discussion of young players to look out for at this summer's European Championships

* What neck tattoo would you get if you had to?

Rangers' Title Win, A Relegation Fight And The End For Derek McInnes

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 9 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Owen and Gavin discuss Rangers and their title win, analyse Ross County's win over Kilmarnock in the relegation fight and end with their thoughts on the breaking news of Derek McInnes' departure from Aberdeen.

Rangers' title win: 2:30 to 65:00

* What is Rangers' current tactical set-up?

* How do they create chances?

* What must be their recruitment focus this summer?

* How do Slavia Prague play?

Ross County v Kilmarnock: 65:15 to 80:05

* Kyle Lafferty effect

* Kilmarnock's defensive issues

* Leo Hjelde

* Angelo Alessio sacked too soon?

Derek McInnes leaves Aberdeen breaking news reaction: 80:15 to 84:00

Pure Championship - All Aboard the Doonhamer Express

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Queen of the South's incredible run of form continues. A win against Dunfermline makes it 20 points from the second third of the season. Chris thinks Craig McGuffie's goal is a goal of the season contender while Cammy argues for Michael McKenna's.

Destroy And Rebuild

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

This week Owen Brown and Gavin Miller were joined by Andrew Miller to discuss Celtic's managerial and squad situation before talking through exactly what a Director of Football is. After that we analysed St Johnstone's win in the League Cup Final over Livingston.

Pure Championship - Sleepwalking to the Title Part Two

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Hearts dropped points again against Morton, but they're still finding themselves sleepwalking to the title, just as Robbie Neilson did last season with Dundee United. James McPake and Mark Kerr find themselves in dangerous territory with their fans and they need to start finding wins after home defeats this past weekend.

Two Year Anniversary

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen J Brown) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

This week Owen Brown and Gavin Miller analyse each of the weekend's Scottish Premiership matches.

Every game, key incidents, stats, tactics and opinions.

Pure Management - With Falkirk FC Co-Managers David McCracken And Lee Miller

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Gavin Miller and Owen Brown interviewed Falkirk FC co-managers Lee Miller and David McCracken on our twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/purefitbaw) and this is a podcast version of the discussion.

* Dealing with situations when they have a difference of opinion as co-managers

* What does a week typically look like for them in terms of analysis, coaching and training?

* How have they approached lockdown both for themselves and their players?

* Is there a player that they played with that they would love to have in their current squad?

* Mbappe or Haaland?

Pure Championship - Top and Bottom Bonanza

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy are joined by Hearts fan, Adam Kennedy, and Alloa fan, Kieren Mooney, to discuss the top and bottom of the Scottish Championship. Hearts fans aren't a happy bunch at the top of the league, and Alloa fans have been here before at the bottom.

What Are Your Expectations?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

This week Owen Brown and Gavin Miller discuss three managers in Scottish football; David Martindale, Tommy Wright and Robbie Neilson.

* We start by discussing Martindale's attributes and how he has Livingston play, talk about any lessons they can learn from defeat to Dundee United and what they maybe need to think about ahead of next season.

* With Tommy Wright newly in as Kilmarnock manager we chat about style of play, whether the 'split' setup of the Scottish Premiership leads to clubs having a false sense of security and give our opinions on the players Killie have brought in to help fight off relegation

* Finally we focus on Robbie Neilson and Hearts. What's their style of play, are fans expecting a bit too much, what should they be doing - as well as winning the league - to give themselves the best chance when they come back up to the Premiership and more.

Lower League Suspension Panel Show

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Gavin Miller chairs a panel consisting of a fan (Boab Fallon, Edinburgh City fan as well as writer and podcaster), a journalist (Euan Robertson, words for Lanarkshire Live & Daily Record), club representative (George Fraser, BSC Glasgow general manager and Lowland League chairperson) and a player (Danny Denholm, of East Fife FC and also a teacher, podcaster and writer) to discuss the continued suspension of football at levels below the SPFL Championship in Scotland.

This is the audio version of a live event we hosted on our twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/purefitbaw

Pure Championship - The Best of a Bad Bunch

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris attempt to talk up the best of the league this week but in truth, it wasn't an exciting one on the pitch. Will Raith Rovers finish 2nd? Will Alloa stay up? Have Arbroath turned their season around? Have a listen to find out our thoughts.

Cockroaches, County and Championship Bound?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 9 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

A relegation special as we take a dive into the playing styles, performance stats and recruitment strategies of Ross County and Hamilton Accies.

Pure Championship - Kai Kennedy Lights Up The League

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy are joined by BBC Scotland's Kenny Crawford this week to walk through the best of the Championship action. Kai Kennedy downs Dundee as Raith Rovers go 2nd. Hearts go further clear at the top of the table, Ayr's winless run comes to an end as they defeat Alloa at Somerset and we finish with a tribute to Morton's retiring captain, Jim McAlister.

Not The In The Knows (Deadline Day Transfer Special)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 2 Feb 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

A transfer deadline day special as Gavin and Owen talk through deals done, deals to be done and deals that are dead in the water.

* Kevin Nisbet, Ross Stewart and Sam Cosgrove

* Quickfire thoughts on random moves such as Stevie Mallan, Jamie Barjonas and Bruce Anderson

* Focus on Celtic, Jonjoe Kenny and Olivier Ntcham

* Kilmarnock managerial vacancy

* League 1 and League 2 situation

Pure Championship - Queen of the South's Dan Pybus

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy catch up with Dan Pybus to chat all things Championship. Dan takes them through what's gone into their recent upturn in form, what it's like playing alongside a club legend and how he's found the league in his time at the club so far.

Pure Championship - Dundee's Liam Fontaine

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy catch up with Liam Fontaine about Dundee's recent form, Charlie Adam and what it takes to get promoted from the Scottish Championship.

Pure Championship - Anything Can Happen

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

The Championship returns to its usual state of "anything can happen" as Raith Rovers superbly beat Hearts at Tynecastle. Cammy and Chris dissect that match along with the other four and you can hear a snippet from Dundee's Liam Fontaine ahead of the full interview being released later this week.

So Far So Good

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

On this week's Pure Fitbaw podcast;

* Owen and Gavin each pick a team of the Scottish Premiership season so far

* Mid season report cards with a score out of 10 for the Scottish Premiership's bottom 6

Pure Championship x talkingLowerLeague - Team of the Season So Far

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris are joined by Dylan, Ally and Ross from the talkingLowerLeague Podcast in a two-part special looking at the Scottish Championship team of the season so far. This is part two and we walk through our second CB, LB, our second CM, LM, our second ST and our pick for manager. You can listen to part one on the TalkingLowerLeague feed.

Pure Championship - The 0-0 Hall of Fame

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Morton and Dunfermline almost get Championship football stopped as we almost proclaim Hearts as champions and discuss sexy Queen of the South.

Wingbacks On The Wrong Wing And Other Role Changes

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

On this week's Pure Fitbaw podcast;

* Ross County 4 v 1 Aberdeen: changes under John Hughes at Ross County and issues with Aberdeen's 3-4-1-2 system.

* Liverpool 0 v 0 Man Utd: Jordan Henderson as a centre back, Paul Pogba as a right midfielder and a total lack of goals - welcome to Super Sunday!

* Mid season report cards with a score out of 10 for the Scottish Premiership's top 6

Pure Speculation - Kilmarnock and Motherwell

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

A bumper flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast this week as we live streamed via twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/purefitbaw) to discuss recruitment for two Scottish clubs.

* Intro and discussion of Celtic's trip to Dubai and decision to suspend football below SPFL Championship level

* An hour (yes!) of analysis of Kilmarnock FC with a focus on this Jan transfer window

* Another hour (!!) of analysis but about the Jan transfer window for Motherwell FC

We went in-depth with discussion of playing style, squad and recruitment targets as Gavin Miller and Owen Brown took on Chris Samson's challenge to act as Director of Football/Head of Recruitment for these clubs.

Prefer to watch the video? It's available at https://www.twitch.tv/purefitbaw

Pure Championship - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 6 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris walk through the good, the bad and the ugly of the three matchdays over the festive period. Dundee hit form, a George Galloway inspired Queen of the South win two on the bounce and Ayr slump.

Bodying The Pure Fitbaw Ageists

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen Brown) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

This week's flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast features:

* Analysis of Rangers 1 v 0 Celtic - what did Celtic do tactically to dominate the first half, where were their failings and is the title race over?

* Analysis of Hamilton Accies 3 v 0 Motherwell - some stats underlying both teams, lots of deep analysis of each goal and discussion of who could be the next Motherwell manager

* A discussion of Kieran Tierney and his time at Arsenal so far - strengths, weaknesses and that goal v WBA.

Wind Of Change

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

This week's flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast features:

* Analysis of Rangers v Hibs with the help of guest expert Adam Thornton of the Heart and Hand podcast

* Our thoughts on the state of play in each of the four SPFL divisions as we head into 2021

* A Pure Fitbaw postbox with listener questions for Gav and Owen to answer

Pure Championship - Best of Matchday Eight

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy discuss and debate the best of matchday eight in the Scottish Championship. Charlie Adam impresses, Morton go 3rd and Arbroath get their first league win of the season.

Bumper Xmas Episode

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Unbiased | In-depth | Scottish

Gavin and Owen meet up for this week's flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast and end up with a bumper hour and half Xmas special discussing;

* Celtic's win on penalties over Hearts in the 2019/20 Scottish Cup final

* Falkirk v Airdrieonians SPFL League 1 match analysed

* Scouting SPFL midfielders - we look at some top talents throughout the levels

European Fitbaw Show - AVB Truthers

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:57:45 +0000

Gav, Andrew and debutant Ally Madden join the podcast to discuss the latest going on's in European Fitbaw.

Favre Gone
Ligue 1 TV collapse
Messi's Future
Current state of PSG
Clubs we like
UCL Draw and reaction

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Pure Championship - The Pure Champ Derby Fallout

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris bring you the best of matchday seven in the Scottish Championship. Chris' Morton triumph in the first Pure Championship derby of the season against Cammy's Dunfermline and they discuss the tumultuous week for the Cappielow side. Hearts hit Queen of the South for six and Inverness Caley and Dundee share four goals in the highlands.

The Firhill Fabinho

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Gavin Miller (Pure Fitbaw founder and football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) with the Pure Fitbaw podcast.

Analysis of three matches at different levels this week

* Glasgow City 0 v 5 Rangers Women in a top of the table SWPL clash

* Forfar Athletic 0 v 2 Partick Thistle in SPFL League 1

* Aberdeen 2 v 0 Ross County in the Scottish Premiership

Pure Championship - The Best of Matchday Six

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 9 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy bring you all of the key talking points from matchday six in the Scottish Championship. John Robertson's Young Guns impress live on the BBC, Ayr are hitting form and the race for the title continues between Hearts and Dunfermline.

Double The Nutmegs

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen James Brown) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Gavin Miller (Pure Fitbaw founder and football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) with the Pure Fitbaw podcast.

Analysis of three matches at different levels this week

* Motherwell 0 v 3 Hibs in SPFL Premiership

* Stranraer 2 v 2 Stirling Albion in SPFL League 2

* Tottenham Hotspur 2 v 0 Arsenal in English Premier League

Neil Lennon, Thomas Robert and Diego Maradona

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen James Brown) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Gavin Miller (Pure Fitbaw founder and football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) with the Pure Fitbaw podcast.

* Neil Lennon and why Celtic might not dismiss him

* Airdrieonians v Cove Rangers match analysis

* Tribute to Diego Maradona and discussion of 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England

Pure Championship - Raith Rovers' Manny Duku

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy speak to one of this season's early contenders for signing of the season in the Championship, Raith Rovers' Manny Duku. He tells us about his footballing career so far, how he ended up joining Raith Rovers and reveals that he's eligible to play for Scotland! Start the campaign now...

Pure Championship - Matchday Five Review

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris discuss the best from matchday five in the Scottish Championship. The Dunfermline set piece train rolls on and John Robertson's Young Guns impress again. You can also hear snippets of our interviews with Arbroath's Miko Virtanen and Raith Rovers' Manny Duku.

Force Fields Around The Penalty Area

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen James Brown) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Gavin Miller (Pure Fitbaw founder and football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) analyse all six of the weekend's Scottish Premiership matches.

* St Johnstone v Motherwell

* Hibs v Celtic

* Rangers v Aberdeen

* Kilmarnock v Ross County

* Dundee Utd v Hamilton Accies

* Livingston v St Mirren

Pure Championship - Arbroath and Aberdeen's Miko Virtanen

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Cammy chats to Pure Championship Podcast favourite, Miko Virtanen, about returning to Arbroath for a second season on loan, whether his great stat output spurs him on and what the future holds as his Aberdeen contract expires next summer.

Slovakia, Under 21s And The Premiership Players To Watch

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Gavin Miller (Pure Fitbaw founder and football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss;

*Slovakia v Scotland in the Nations League

*Scotland u21s on the brink of qualification for Euro 2021

*SPFL players we are excited to watch on the return to club football after the international break.

Pure Championship - Morton Captain Jim McAlister

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:03:08 +0000

Chris chats to Morton captain, Jim McAlister, about reaching 350 appearances for the club, what it takes to captain a club these days, how the season has gone so far and more.

Pure Championship - Matchday Four Review

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy bring you their thoughts from matchday four in the Scottish Championship. Finlay Jack joins them to chat Arbroath v Queen of the South, plus hear from Peter Grant, Declan McDaid and Jim McAlister.

McLassitude, Naivety And The League 2 Dunga

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

This week by Gavin Miller (Pure Fitbaw founder and football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss our Premiership managerial power rankings, with a focus on Steven Gerrard and Stuart Kettlewell, before previewing the Euro 2020 play-off final between Serbia and Scotland before finishing with analysis of SPFL L2 tie between Stenhousemuir and Edinburgh City.

Pure Championship - Matchday Three Review

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Cammy and Chris cover the best of the action from matchday three in the Scottish Championship. Was there a Dundee drive-by on Saturday and why was Elvis at Cappielow?

Petrie's Pure Fitbaw Starter Kit

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Three topics; young Scottish players in top English academies, the Hearts v Hibs Scottish Cup semi-final and the League 1 win for Montrose at Forfar Athletic discussed this week by Gavin Miller (Pure Fitbaw founder and football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football).

European Fitbaw - You Can’t Wear A Tuxedo On Tyneside

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Gavin, Andrew and Byron are back to give you the latest news and opinions from the European 'Fitbaw' scene.

The team discuss:

European hotshots - who have started the season well, You won't miss Saša Kalajdžić or Florian Thauvin and his tux on Tyneside.

The Hot seat - What managers are under early pressure? The Basque challenges, Problems in Berlin and what is Pirlo doing.

Games to watch out for this weekend across The European Football stage

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Pure Championship - Matchday Two Review

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy walk through the big talking points from matchday two in the Scottish Championship. When should we give Raith Rovers the league title? Was Robbie Muirhead's red the most stupid red you've ever seen? Plus some love for Inverness' young guns and Ayr's loan signings.

Vertical Energy Merchant

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:30:00 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment analyst for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss two SPFL matches.

Firstly we focus on Aberdeen v Celtic with stats about the hosts, opinions about the approaches of both teams and predictions about the Scottish Cup semi-final.

Next we drop down to League 2 and analyse Queen's Park v Albion Rovers. We talk about tactical set ups, key players and the ambition being shown by the hosts off the park.

Pure Championship - Matchday One Review

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Hearts down Dundee. Dunfermline and Ayr are the set piece masters. Morton hold on against Alloa and Raith might just continue the newly promoted club trend after all. Cammy and Chris walk through everything you need to know from matchday one (apart from Stephen Dobbie getting some abuse, they completely forgot to talk about that...).

Eddie Howe Now Or Later

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss Scotland.

Celtic v Rangers - we discuss the 2-0 victory for the visitors with a focus on tactics and how it got to this point for both sides including thoughts on recruitment, coaching and passion.

Lower League Players To Watch - Both of us pick out and profile a few players that we're excited to watch this season throughout SPFL Championship, League 1 and League 2.

Scottish League 1 Preview Pod

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:56:54 +0000

League 1 promises to be an exciting division this season and Gav is joined by Euan Robertson and Colin Cunningham to walk through each of the teams chances.

Pure Championship 20/21 Season Preview

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Chris and Cammy preview the 2020/21 Scottish Championship season. They discuss key questions for each of the ten teams and hear from fans, players and managers ahead of the season beginning.

Seven Games Unbeaten

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen Brown) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss Scotland.

Scotland u21 - Owen talks about being co-commentator for Scotland u21 v Czech Republic u21 and gives some thoughts on the match and our chances of qualifying for u21 Euro 2021.

Scotland v Slovakia - We discuss the match including line ups, key incidents and players

Scotland v Czech Republic - A preview of Wednesday tie with what to expect from our starting team and score predictions.

Speaking to Ciaran McKenna and Markus Fjørtoft

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Chris speaks to Partick Thistle's Ciaran McKenna and Greenock Morton's Markus Fjørtoft about their education at Duke in the USA, their journeys to playing for Hamilton together and why they started a podcast together. Have a listen to BroPod if you have the time, they've got some great guests and cover a range of important topics.

Life After Professional Sport with James Craigen

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

James Craigen joined Arbroath on a three-year deal this summer and with it made the move to part-time football. He also secured a job at Life After Professional Sport (LAPS) this summer and tells us all about the company and his role. If you're a professional athlete or business that wants to get in touch with LAPS, visit https://www.laps.careers/

Line The Pockets

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen James Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 6 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) talk about;

* St Johnstone v Celtic

How did both teams set up tactically? Any key stats for St Johnstone? Thoughts on individual players

* Scotland one cap wonders

We leave the planning for Thursday night's play-off semi-final up to Steve Clarke and instead pick out a couple of players who only ever got one cap for our country.

* Transfer Deadline Day

Recording as the window slammed shut on Monday night we give our immediate reaction to some transfers - in Scotland and throughout Europe.

The Fountain Of Youth Is In Ayrshire

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen James Brown) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:30:06 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) talk about;

* St Mirren v Kilmarnock

What were the key incidents? With multiple losses in a row what is going wrong at St Mirren? How did Kilmarnock get the win?

* Scott Brown

How would we approach things with Brown at Celtic? What does he do for the team that's good and bad?

* Loan Me Out

With loans confirmed for a few youngsters this week we talk through the detail and suggest a few players who also need one now.

I Am Inevitable

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen James Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:30:01 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) talk about;

* Hibs v Rangers

What were the key incidents? Is Rangers failure to win this match indicative of any sort of issues with their mentality? Who were the standout players for Hibs?

* Scott McKenna's transfer from Aberdeen to Nottingham Forest

Is there a risk for Aberdeen in this move if they are not going to use any of the fee received to replace the player? Multiple Scottish clubs are breaking their record transfer sale this summer - is this a good sign?

* Chelsea v Liverpool

What did we think of the team selections and the key incidents? After the red card was Thiago something of a Thanos factor - with defeat for Chelsea inevitable? What position will these teams finish the season in?

European Fitbaw Returns

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:36:28 +0000

The European Fitbaw Podcast returns. Gav is joined by Byron Hutchison, Social Media Manager at the Bundesliga, and Andrew Miller, writer at La Liga Lowdown. The guys run through some of the biggest moves across the biggest leagues in Europe.

Climbing The Para Hills

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen James Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:30:04 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss a wave of 'strategic partnerships' within Scottish football as foreign investors take an interest in Dunfermline Athletic and Falkirk, St Mirren strike an agreement with an Australian club and we look at any similarities with Aberdeen's arrangement with Atlanta United. After that we chat about Oli Burke's move to Sheffield United before analysing Motherwell's victory over St Johnstone.

On A Pure Downer

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen James Brown) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 06:30:07 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) are on a bit of a downer as they discuss the Scotland national team.

What were Kilmarnock like under Steve Clarke and why are Scotland nothing like that? What would we score each player out of 10 for their performance v the Czech Republic C team? How did the Scotland u21s get on their match against Lithuania u21s? We try to answer these questions and more.

Life, Lockdown and Keeping Fit with Sam Wardrop

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 06:00:16 +0000

Chris Samson speaks to Dumbarton defender, Sam Wardrop, about the personal fitness business hes's started during the Coronavirus lockdown. Sam is also studying a law degree with the Open University so they discuss the options footballers have outwith of their playing careers.

King Of The Sclaffs

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 1 Sep 2020 07:00:14 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss Ryan Gauld’s player of the season win in Portugal’s second division and the inspiration other young Scots can take from his career so far, before previewing Scotland v Israel and Czech Republic before finishing with analysis of Aberdeen’s win away to Hibs in the Scottish Premiership.

Colombian Football Special

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:00:13 +0000

Andrew Miller is joined by South American football expert, Simon Edwards, to chat through all things Colombia. They delve into the effects COVID-19 had on the country and it's league. They touch on the 2014 World Cup heroics that saw a nation unified by optimism, and the disappointing downfall of the 1994 National team which was hyped up by Pelé himself. They also discuss Atlético Nacional's Copa Libertadores triumph and some of the best young South American talent coming through the ranks across the continent.

You Don't Want Messi Blocking Barry Hepburn's Pathway

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:30:23 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss the Champions League final, talk about the possible departure of Leo Messi from Barcelona (including whether he'd just be in Barry Hepburn's way if he went to the European champions) , analyse Dundee United v Celtic and react to the Scotland squad.

The Club X Project - Improving Your Marketing

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:00:04 +0000

Gav set Michael Bochel and Chris Samson from the Scottish Football Marketing Podcast a task. How would you improve the marketing of Club X? They discuss revenue generation, increasing attendances and engaging better with fans alongside a whole host of other ideas and areas that will guarantee to get your head scratching and ask "why isn't my club doing that already?"

We Hate One Year Contracts

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:00:24 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) discuss the goalless draw between Livingston and Rangers, the soon to be transfer of Lyndon Dykes to QPR and five of the best Scottish Premiership transfers so far this season.

Extreme Energy - A Focus on Red Bull

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:00:03 +0000

Chris Samson and Andrew Miller speak to football writer, Karan Tejwani, all about Red Bull and the mark they've made on football. Karan's book on the topic, Wings of Change, is out in November and is available to pre-order now.

Unsung Heroes

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:30:04 +0000

This week Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) talk Champions League and Scottish Premiership.

We review the round of 16 second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid - asking if this game was a good example of tactical management overpowering man management? - before taking a look at Kilmarnock's draw at home to Celtic and the rest of the weekend's Scottish action before finishing with a look forward to Wednesday night's Champions League quarter final between Atalanta and PSG.

Pure Championship - Fixture Announcement Klaxon

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 16:56:14 +0000

Chris and Cammy return for season two of the Pure Championship Podcast! In this episode they discuss the fixture announcement for the 27-game 2020/21 Championship season and have a quick discussion on how the squads are shaping up so far.

Analyse That

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen James Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 4 Aug 2020 06:30:09 +0000

With the return of the Scottish Premiership Gavin Miller (football recruitment consultant for MRKT Insights) and Owen Brown (football analytics writer seen at StatsBomb and Scouted Football) review each of the weekend's matches - picking out the key moments, highlighting good play and giving their opinion on all the goals and teams.

How silly was Michael O'Halloran? Is there a better type of goal than a diving header? What went wrong earlier in a goal than just the final mistake? All these questions and more answered this week on the podcast with the unbiased Scottish voice celebrating the good, calling out the bad and giving you in-depth insight into football from the local park to the World Cup.

Let Me Be Your Fantasy, Football Scotland

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:30:12 +0000

With just days before the Scottish Premiership 2020/21 season starts Owen Brown, Chris Samson and Gavin Miller discuss the SPFL’s handling of the lead up; the lack of a sponsor, the streaming service situation, foreign broadcast rights and the social media offering. Then we focus on the pitch highlighting two players at each club; a player who’ll be key to their team’s success and a boom or bust player at a critical point in their career.

Join the Pure Fitbaw Fantasy Football Scotland game and compete against us for prizes including cash money. Go to www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw for all the details.

Three Balletic Tanks And A Microphone

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:00:02 +0000

This week Gavin Miller and Owen Brown are joined by Chris Summersell (a UEFA B licensed coach previously with the English FA and Brighton & Hove Albion, newly resident in Scotland and also a consultant for MRKT Insights) to review the English Premier League season.

We discussed standout Scots, Brendan Rodgers, champions Liverpool and more.

Please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast and also follow our guest at www.twitter.com/ChrisSummersell

European Fitbaw - The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:00:09 +0000

The unbiased Scottish voice celebrating the good, calling out the bad and giving you in-depth insight into football from the local park to the World Cup

On this week's Pure Fitbaw podcast Owen Brown and Gavin Miller give you the lowdown on each of the twelve teams left in this season's Champions League. From the Round of 16 ties still to be concluded to the single game knock out set up in Lisbon from the quarter final stage onwards we talk about the players to watch, the current form of each team and the key statistics.

Want to know more about dark horse Atalanta, get the stats that really evidence Barcelona's sterile season or hear who we tip to win the whole thing? Listen in now.

Enjoy the show? Please subscribe, leave a review and tell a friend.

Outro music in response to the CAS decision on Manchester City ;)

Scheidt, Sneijders And Swapping Montpellier for Airdrie

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen Brown) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:00:14 +0000

On this week's Pure Fitbaw podcast Owen Brown and Gavin Miller kick things off with a look at the signing of Laurent Robert's son, Thomas, to Airdrieonians FC which leads into a chat about other strange transfers in Scottish football

We then discuss all the transfers made so far this summer in the Scottish Premiership club and identify a key need for every club.

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Contrition

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Owen Brown) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:00:19 +0000

Gavin and Owen co-host the podcast for the first time in a while and, as well as discussing recent food and music discoveries, they get stuck into the Hearts and Dundee United managerial situations.

A comprehensive run down of Daniel Stendel's tenure including views on the realities of his tactics, what the stats showed and what the future holds for Hearts is followed by a discussion of Robbie Neilson and his time at Dundee United.

We also discuss the favourites for the vacant post at Tannadice and give our views on Malky McKay's contrition.

A Scottish Football Utopia - Part Two

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:00:03 +0000

Chris Samson, Gordon Sheach and Lewis Cumming continue their discussion around what Scottish football could look like off the pitch in a perfect world. In this part they go into what the clubs could do differently and discuss a few more examples of things they'd like to see become part of the game here.

A Scottish Football Utopia - Part One

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:03:06 +0000

Chris Samson is joined by Gordon Sheach and Lewis Cumming to dream of what Scottish football would be like off the pitch in a perfect world. In this first part they discuss what the unique selling point of Scottish football should be and how the SPFL should be structured in order to deliver on their task of promoting our beautiful game.

Free Agent Fives

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:30:24 +0000

Gav, Owen and Chris scour the Scottish Premiership free agent list and pick out five players each who they hope stay in Scotland and join another club. Have a listen and let us know who you want your club to snap up.

Scotland 2022

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 11:07:08 +0000

Gav, Owen and Chris discuss whether they'd make any changes to the Scotland starting line up by the time 2022 rolls around and qualifying starts for the 2024 European Championships. Who's making your squad? Let us know @PureFitbaw on Twitter.

Interview with Indy Eleven's Martin Rennie

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 27 May 2020 06:30:01 +0000

Chris speaks to the manager of United Soccer League (USL) side Indy Eleven, Scotsman Martin Rennie. They talk about his path to managing in America, which has taken him across the globe since doing his coaching badges in Scotland and playing for lower league clubs in the country.

Pure Fitbaw Manager

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 19 May 2020 10:59:37 +0000

Owen is joined by Chris and Cammy to chat all things Football Manager. They answer some listener questions and share their thoughts on some of the key aspects that make up the game, from tactics to training to keeping your players happy. Have a listen, share and leave us a review.

Ghost Games

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Tue, 12 May 2020 06:45:08 +0000

This week Owen and Gavin talk about the return of some live football to watch as German football is scheduled to (re) kick off this weekend.

We each pick a team to support, get our resident expert’s views on players to look out for, talk about Lewandowski, Werner and Haaland before debating the best and wurst (sorry!) kits.

If you enjoy the show please leave a review and share the episode with your followers and friends. Join us on Instagram, twitter and Facebook.

An Endless Vortex

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:00:10 +0000

This week Gavin Miller and Owen Brown discuss things they’ve recently read that they recommend and which players in Scottish football are overrated and underrated.

Is Ryan Kent so overrated that he’s now underrated? What type of players do fans tend to think are underrated? What do these words even mean?

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Have a Break, Listen to Kit Chat

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:03 +0000

Cammy speaks to Phil Delves, Head of Content at Football Shirt Collective, about one of the most popular topics in football, kits. They discuss kit culture, the changes across the years and just why are certain kits from across the years so loved?

Living in America : How does Soccer in the states compare to Football in Scotland

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:07 +0000

Andrew Miller ( European Fitbaw ) & Cammy Anderson (Pure Championship) are joined by guest Barry McConnachie to discuss the differences between the Scottish system and American collegiate systems.

Scottish Football, Where Do We Start?

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:13 +0000

Gavin is joined by Chris Samson and Euan Robertson to dissect the last week across Scottish football. Votes, statements, potential restructures and more. Where do we start?

Two Teams Go To War

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown, Gavin Miller) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:00:03 +0000

Owen Brown and Gavin Miller pick their Scottish Premiership teams of the season with a slight difference. One team of Rangers and Celtic players and one team made up of the best of the rest.

Analysis, scouting, tactics, stats and opinion about football in Scotland and beyond via podcast, article and social media. Subscribe for the Pure Championship and European Fitbaw shows in addition to the Pure Fitbaw flagship show.

Scouting Players and Teams with Dundee United's Stevie Grieve

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 9 Apr 2020 06:00:12 +0000

Chris from the Pure Championship Podcast chats to Dundee United's Head of Analysis and Opposition Scouting, Stevie Grieve, about his role at the club. We touch on analysing opponents, developing young players and recruiting players based on stats. Have a listen and let us know what you think!

Optimum Prime

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 06:00:02 +0000

Gavin Miller and Owen Brown discuss who, if and when the transfer window reopens after this season, would be the optimum player for each Scottish Premiership club to sell.

We consider the makeup of the squad, contract length and value - not just picking the most valuable player. Let us know who you'd pick for each team too and why.

Subscribe and also listen to the Pure Championship and European Fitbaw shows.

Heart Attack With Joel Sked (The Terrace, The Scotsman)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:00:21 +0000

A bonus Pure Fitbaw episode all about Hearts’ 2019/20 season featuring special guest Joel Sked (The Terrace podcast, A View From The Terrace tv show, The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News).

We discuss:

* Was Craig Levein sacked too late?

* Cathro/McPhee/Stendel

* Hearts players this season

Are you Pure Fitbaw? Listen and subscribe to Pure Fitbaw, European Fitbaw and Pure Championship.

Pure Championship - Team of the Season (So Far...)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 2 Apr 2020 13:36:30 +0000

Chris and Cammy reunite for a lockdown special going through their picks for the Championship Team of the Season.

Disagree? Get in touch with us and let us know who'd be in your team.

Self Isolation Celebration

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:14 +0000

On this week's flagship show Owen Brown and Gavin Miller tackle three topics:

* Scottish Premiership 5 a-side team

* Which footballer would you like to be self isolating with?

* What are the best snacks during a pandemic lockdown?

European Fitbaw - No Country For Old Messi

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:16 +0000

The European Fitbaw show brings your our team of the season (so far?!) this week. Andrew, Gavin, Byron and Owen each pick their favourite eleven players from Europe’s ‘top 5 leagues’ before determining the official Pure Fitbaw select.

Tune in and debate along before sending us a picture of your own choices to Pure Fitbaw on twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Are you Pure Fitbaw? Subscribe and also listen to the flagship and Pure Championship shows.

Tactical Time Machine With Blair Newman

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:00:02 +0000

This week Gavin Miller and Owen Brown are joined by football analyst and tactician Blair Newman (www.twitter.com/thesecondball) to discuss three matches.

First a look back at Livingston’s 2-0 victory over Celtic earlier in this Scottish Premiership season, next the famous James McFadden inspired 2007 Scotland win over France and, finally, the 2001/02 Champions League final which took place at Hampden and featured *that* goal by Zinedine Zidane.

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Football And The Law With Laura McCallum (Dundee Utd Head Of Football Admin & Legal)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:00:05 +0000

Gavin is joined on a bonus episode by Laura McCallum (https://twitter.com/laurasportslaw), Dundee United’s Head of Football Administration and Legal Affairs.

We discuss a number of topics relating to football, the law and regulations which include;

Contracts

Work Permits

Commercial and Legal advice for clubs

General advice on standard practices and avoiding pitfalls.

Pure Championship - Inverness Fans Are From Inverness & The Scottish Mahrez

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:00:08 +0000

Cammy is joined by special guest Euan Booth-Robertson

@EuanBRobertson to talk through the latest action in the Scottish Championship and preview the upcoming fixtures!

Gilmour Boys

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 07:00:05 +0000

On this week’s flagship episode Gavin and Owen discuss Rangers and Scotland.

Why have results dipped for Rangers? Have the club been slow to react and is poor recruitment to blame? Is Steven Gerrard under pressure?

Should Billy Gilmour be in the Scotland squad? Who are the players that might feel hard done by not getting a call up?

What would be our teams against Israel?

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Scudetto At The Spaghettihad

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 5 Mar 2020 06:00:14 +0000

The guys are back to look at the latest European action!

Players of the week from Spain, France & Germany

Córdoba, En-Nesyri, Benedetto

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Scouting the games of the week across Europe

Dortmund vs Gladbach

Atalanta vs Lazio

Barcelona vs Sociedad

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What's happening at Hoffenheim? Why is Dietmar Hopp hated by the German Ultra's?

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Is El Clásico underwhelming?

A vote for Bordalas to win everything

Straight Up Cash Grab Of The Mexican Market

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 4 Mar 2020 07:00:06 +0000

This week Owen Brown and Gavin Miller co-host the Pure Fitbaw flagship show and discuss the kits of the teams remaining in the Europa League and, closer to home, two teams with differing form in the Premiership; Motherwell

and St Johnstone.

Who will we vote as the Europa League champions based on their colours? What’s behind Motherwell’s stuttering performances and declining results? What do the stats say about St Johnstone and should Tommy Wright jump ship at season end?

Pure Championship - March Madness

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 3 Mar 2020 07:00:22 +0000

Cammy is joined by special guest Euan Booth-Robertson

@EuanBRobertson to talk through the action in the Scottish Championship and preview the upcoming fixtures!

Pure Championship - Shankland Propaganda

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:00:03 +0000

Cammy is joined by special guest Jo Hart Winks (@JHartWinks) talk through the latest action from the Scottish Championship.

The guys talk through the season that Dundee United have had and predict who will face relegation come May!

Headers, Headlines And Avoiding The Haaland Question

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 07:00:10 +0000

Gavin Miller and Owen Brown co-host this week’s Pure Fitbaw podcast which has a focus on the Scotland national team and Europa League return legs

First up we discuss Scotland u17s, u19s and u21s with details about upcoming fixtures, standout players and the future. We also debate the level of management at that level and if favouritism is shown to players at big club academies over players at smaller clubs who are actually playing senior minutes.

Next up we field some listener questions about the senior Scotland team before outr play off match against Israel. Should we play 5-3-2, who replaces John McGinn and more.

Finally we preview Celtic v FC Kobenhavn and SC Braga v Rangers in the second legs of the Europa League round. Stats, tactics and scoreline predictions!

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If you’re sick of the mainstream focus on just a few clubs, tedious time spent obsessing over referee decisions or dinosaur pundits fishing for clicks with bullshit hot takes then we are the podcast for you.

Great episodes every week packed full of analysis, opinions and stories about football in Scotland and beyond for fans by fans and bonus episodes on transfers, historical matches, Scottish clubs in Europe and the national team.

Subscribers just like you have said;

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European Fitbaw - Haaland's Cannon & The Hair Cut Curse

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:45:07 +0000

The first episode of European Fitbaw, the new show on the Pure Fitbaw network devoted to the beautiful game on the continent, is a Champions League special.

Pure Fitbaw founder Gavin Miller is joined by Spanish football writer and podcaster Andrew Miller and German football and social media expert Byron Hutchison to talk Borussia Dortmund v PSG, Atleti Madrid v Liverpool, Spurs v RB Leipzig and Atalanta v Valencia.

Finishing up with the listener questions to the Pure Fitbaw Post Box!

Freaky Friday

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 07:00:11 +0000

This week’s flagship show features a key mid table Scottish Premiership game, a League Two top of the table clash and the Europa League round of 32 matches for Rangers and Celtic.

First up we talk Kilmarnock v Hibs featuring Greg Docherty propaganda and some concerns over the home team’s lack of clean sheets and squad for next season .

Next is Cove Rangers wind assisted victory over Edinburgh City with our thoughts on the key moments in the match.

Finally we analyse FC Kobenhavn and SC Braga before Thursday’s Europa League games. On the agenda are Celtic’s formation choice and the dangers Rangers face against ten game undefeated Braga.

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“A must listen for all Scottish fitba fans.”

“Great analysis, the enthusiasm comes through, & best of all not Old Firm obsessed”

“Rare to find a football podcast (like this) where the presenters are both likeable & knowledgable”

“An essential listen for fans of Scottish football”

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Shved or Alive

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:00:03 +0000

Today Gavin Miller and Owen Brown round up the Scottish Cup 5th round matches, including BSC Glasgow v Hibs, Clyde v Celtic and Ayr United v St Johnstone.

We end our cup coverage with St Mirren v Motherwell before focusing in on the Buddies with some analysis of their season so far. Do their underlying stats match their results? What are the goal scoring issues and can Chabbi be the answer? Are there some recent question marks over goalkeeper Hladky?

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“Rare to find a football podcast (like this) where the presenters are both likeable & knowledgable”

“An essential listen for fans of Scottish football”

SWPL Preview With Chris Marshall

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 6 Feb 2020 07:00:12 +0000

Pure Fitbaw is joined by Chris Marshall (www.twitter.com/mfptasty), an expert on women’s football in Scotland, to discuss the upcoming SWPL season. Chris writes and podcasts about the women’s game at Leading The Line, writes about pie hopping at www.meatfilledpastries.com and is a researcher for TV show A View From The Terrace.

On the show Gavin and Chris chat about some significant events of last season such as the departure of Hutchison Vale from the SWPL league before discussing changes on and off the park at Rangers and Celtic, marketing efforts within the game, notable players throughout the league and what future developments Chris is cautiously optimistic about.

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“An essential listen for fans of Scottish football”

Pure Championship - Sleepwalking to the Title

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 5 Feb 2020 06:30:02 +0000

Cammy and Chris talk through the latest action from the Scottish Championship. Dundee United's long standing league home record falls as Arbroath pick up a brilliant three points. Ayr and Inverness both draw as Dunfermline move into that last playoff spot at the expense of Dundee who drop down the table after a draw at Cappielow.

Eamonn Not Aiming

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 4 Feb 2020 07:00:11 +0000

Owen and Gavin talk relegation on this week’s Pure Fitbaw podcast. Analysis

of a match involving a struggling team from this weekend in each of the four SPFL divisions and discussion of the relegation candidates at each level.

Brechin City v Elgin City

Forfar Athletic v Clyde

Partick Thistle v Ayr United

Kilmarnock v Ross County

Which players are key for survival? What will the result of the Premiership play off be? Will Keith Watson win a header at a corner soon and can Shane Sutherland handle the step back up to the Championship?

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Subscribers just like you have said;

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“Rare to find a football podcast (like this) where the presenters are both likeable & knowledgable”

“An essential listen for fans of Scottish football”

Pure Championship - Dybala's Favourite Podcast

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:30:01 +0000

Paulo Dybala is a big fan of the Scottish Championship and so are we, that's why we're bringing you another episode of the Pure Championship podcast.

Chris and Cammy cover matchday 22, a weekend that saw Dundee United drop points, Ayr end their Inverness hoodoo and Alloa move off the bottom of the table.

Trust The Process

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:00:02 +0000

Has Derek McInnes has run his course at Aberdeen? Were they dancing in the streets of Raith after a 7 goal thriller? Is Stendelball starting to come good at Tynecastle?

Raith Rovers remain League 1 leaders after an exciting 4-3 victory over Montrose and we talk through the match with a specific focus on young talents such as Dylan Tait and Kieron Bowie.

We look at the personnel/system issues for Rangers and the examples of Daniel Stendel’s tactical processes in action that led to Hearts’ victory over Rangers.

A run through of stats, performances, squad and style to discuss the calls for Derek McInnes to be sacked as Aberdeen manager.

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Teenage Kicks

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:00:16 +0000

This week’s flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast from Owen and Gavin takes in three topics.

First up we analyse the Scottish Cup clash between Dundee United v Hibs before asking what area United might need to strengthen if they come up to the Premiership and what returning loanee Stephan Omeonga can do for Hibs.

Next we speak about teenage talents such as Nathan Patterson that we hope to see play in the Premiership during the second half of the season.

Finally we talk about Liverpool v Man Utd, discussing tactics, stats and then each picking out two positions the visitors need a transfer upgrade in and who they could pick up for those roles.

Cynical Eye On Celtic’s Recruitment (Transfer Window Bonus Series)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 07:00:34 +0000

Today on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we are joined by Allan Edgar (www.twitter.com/allanedg) of Celtic fan led website and podcast 90 Minute Cynic (www.90minutecynic.com & Patreon) to give his thoughts on the month ahead for the Hoops.

Allan & Gavin kick off with a review of how the season has gone so far under Neil Lennon before discussing which players have found themselves on the outside looking in and whether a move to England is the best outcome for Leigh Griffiths.

Celtic have already been active in the transfer market, bringing in Patryk Klimala and being heavily linked with Ismaila Soro, so we look at how the Polish forward might fit into the Celtic system and Allan provides a comprehensive insight into what Soro could offer as a long term replacement for Scott Brown.

All’s Well That Ends Well (Transfer Window Bonus Series)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:00:01 +0000

Today on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk Motherwell. Joining the show is podcast host and writer Andy (www.twitter.com/AJR2022 The Longer Listen, MFC, Nutmeg).

Andy gives his opinion about Motherwell’s 2019/20 season so far, their recent recruitment and possible ins and outs during this transfer window.

Finding Jamie MacVardy (Lowland League Scouting Bonus)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 07:00:17 +0000

Today on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we ask Lowland League Catch Up (www.twitter.com/officialcatchup) host Chris Pow about some of the players from that level which clubs in the SPFL should be looking to target.

Gavin and Chris talk about why the Lowland League appeals to players and the ambition that is shown by some of the clubs in the league.

Finally we preview the Scottish cup ties between:

BSC Glasgow vs East Kilbride

Bonnyrigg Rose vs Clyde

He’s What You Call A Tommy Wright Panic Buy (Transfer Window Bonus Series)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:00:01 +0000

Today on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk St Johnstone. Greg Browning (www.twitter.com/browning84greg) content writer for MrFixItTips & podcaster for The Gambla Tips show gives his thoughts on the season so far for the team he supports and his hopes for the month ahead.

Gavin starts by asking about Jason Kerr’s form and the return of Liam Gordon before going on to speak with Greg about Ali McCann’s ability and his contract renewal. We then discuss which players may be moved on by St Johnstone in this window and which players have been linked with moving to the club including two from Inverness CT that Pure Fitbaw think would be a good fit.

Football Commentary with Derek Rae (FIFA 20, Amazon Prime, NBC)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:00:02 +0000

Football commentator Derek Rae (FIFA 20, Bundesliga International, Amazon Prime Video, NBC, ESPN, Fox) joins the Pure Fitbaw podcast for a wide ranging chat about his career in sports broadcasting.

We chat with the German speaking Scot, now residing in Massachusetts USA, about his interest in commentary from an early age, the varied competitions he has covered from Scottish football to World Cup finals matches, his experience working on the FIFA video game and his way of preparing for individual matches.

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Pure Championship - The Pure Championship Derby Focus

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:30:05 +0000

Gavin from the main Pure Fitbaw podcast joins us on the Championship podcast to act as the referee between Chris and Cammy as they discuss the Greenock Morton versus Dunfermline match from the weekend, the Pure Championship Podcast Derby.

After the big match discussion, we go through a list of some players we think could and should be interesting clubs in the Scottish Premiership. Have a listen.

Ban The Winter Window

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:00:05 +0000

This week on the flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast Gavin and Owen talk transfers and Scottish Cup.

We discuss a range of moves that have happened or are rumoured to be happening in the Scottish Premiership. We talk about which teams are failing to make the moves they should be and also talk some exits including Whelan and Southwood

Next up we debate banning loan moves and removing the winter window as some revolutionary changes to the transfer system.

Finally we preview three stand out Scottish Cup matches and predict an upset.

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Hands Off Lyndon Dykes (Transfer Window Bonus Series)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:00:02 +0000

Today on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk Livingston. Euan Rankine of the Talk Livi podcast (www.twitter.com/TalkLivi) gives his thoughts on the season so far for Livingston FC and his hopes for the month ahead. We discuss the recall of loan goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, the fee it might take to buy Lyndon Dykes from Livi and the positions that need strengthened.

Can’t Make A Silk Purse Out Of An Osman Sow’s Ear (Transfer Window Bonus Series)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:00:10 +0000

The Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series continues as Gavin Miller is joined by Craig Anderson (The Terrace, www.twitter.com/SPLstats, www.twitter.com/craig_killie) to discuss Kilmarnock.

Craig gives his thoughts on the current Killie squad and which positions or areas of the team need strengthened as a priority and why, discusses how it is that the squad has gotten to the point it potentially needs so many new faces and finishes by speaking about whether Angelo Alessio deserved more time.

Balancing The Ibrox EcoSystem (Transfer Window Bonus Series)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 07:00:14 +0000

Today on the Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus series we talk Rangers. Alexander Staff and Adam Thornton of the Heart and Hand podcast (www.heartandhand.co.uk) join the show to give their thoughts on the month ahead.

Our guests kick off with a review of how the season has gone so far under Steven Gerrard before discussing which players have found themselves on the outside looking in and might have to look elsewhere this month for minutes.

Gavin then asks which out of three Rangers players would Adam and Alex be most willing to accept a transfer bid for in January.

Finally we talk about what Rangers need to recruit and some of the transfer rumours that are circling the Ibrox club.

Pure Championship - Listen or We'll Block You

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 8 Jan 2020 07:00:05 +0000

Chris and Cammy talk through matchday 20 of the Scottish Championship, the biggest show in town for the next few weeks.

While Morton threaten to block fans on Twitter, other clubs have started their January transfer window business. It's all kicking off and we do our best to cover it all.

Clumsy But Penetrative (Title Of Your Sex Tape)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Tue, 7 Jan 2020 07:00:18 +0000

This week on the flagship Pure Fitbaw podcast Gavin and Owen discuss St Johnstone’s Old Firm ticketing decision and analyse a selection of Scottish lower league matches.

We debate St Johnstone handing three quarters of their stadium to fans of visiting Rangers and Celtic and talk through pricing initiatives, fan experience and if millennials are killing football attendance.

Next we take in clashes from League 1 & 2 including Clyde, Queens Park, Falkirk and Cowdenbeath. We talk weather, sex tape titles, criminal actions, lower league YouTube highlights VAR and yes, even some football. Extra scorn aimed at goalkeepers this week so if you are one cover your ears but not before you’ve dealt with that cross.

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Two Gavs One Hibs (Transfer Window Bonus Series)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller, Hibs Talk) — Mon, 6 Jan 2020 07:00:06 +0000

‘Tis the season to speculate and, in the first of a series of Pure Fitbaw transfer window bonus episodes, Gav is joined by another Gav - Gavin Wilson from the Hibs Talk podcast (https://twitter.com/HFCTalk) - to discuss how Hibernian have changed since the appointment of Jack Ross as manager.

We talk about which players have been frozen out and may need to look elsewhere for playing time.

Finishing up with some good old transfer speculation as we reveal what the stats are telling us and consider what Ross and Sporting Director Graeme Mathie wikl look to address in this window.

Follow our excellent guests - Hibs Talk - at https://twitter.com/HFCTalk and subscribe to the Pure Fitbaw podcast for the weekly flagship show, our dedicated Scottish Championship show and bonus episodes on transfers, topical events, Scottish clubs in Europe and the national team.

Player Recruitment with Ram Srnivas of MRKT Insights

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 3 Jan 2020 06:30:05 +0000

On this Episode Gavin is joined by recruitment analyst Ram Srinivas,who is a computer scientist and co-founder of MRKT Insights. He specialises in turning data (Wyscout, Opta, Statsbomb) into meaningful insights for recruitment.

We discuss the positive impact that data can have on player recruitment as well as the simple ways that clubs can start to implement data into their infrastructure.

Dyer Straits

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:00:02 +0000

We’re back from Xmas Break! Well, one of us is as Gavin is joined by a special guest, Scottish football journalist Euan Robertson (Four Four Two, The Scotsman), to discuss this week’s key talking points.

01:43 - Euan and Gavin debate Alex Dyer’s appointment as Kilmarnock manager until the end of the season. Topics include Eamonn Brophy’s shot locations and the prospect of being drawn into a relegation battle.

08:40 - We then analyse Rangers’ victory over Celtic, questioning the host team’s starting line up and looking at what Rangers got right tactically. Referee decisions and general what-a-boutery come in for some scrutiny too. Finally the pair ask what Rangers and Celtic will do in the January transfer window.

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Pure Championship - Defensive Disasterclass at Dens

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:30:02 +0000

Cammy and Chris discuss the best of matchday 17 in the Scottish Championship as we're treated to a goalfest at Dens Park. Partick Thistle's good run of form continues while Ayr get back to winning ways. The title is surely Dundee United's to lose already at this almost halfway point of the season, isn't it?

Fußball And The Gravy Train

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 07:00:08 +0000

This week Owen and Gavin talk about Daniel Stendel’s first match in charge of Hearts, preview a crucial Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig and then scout SC Braga and FC København; the Europa League knockout stage opponents for Rangers and Celtic.

1:05 - Analysis of Hearts v St Johnstone including details about a formation switch at half time, issues with the back line and ball progression. We then pick out the problem positions and suggest some January transfer fixes.

19:03 - We preview first v third in the Bundesliga as RB Leipzig visit Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night. Tactics, stats as well as a couple of player profiles including Timo Werner and Jaden Sancho.

42:20 - Finally we take a look at the players, tactics and recent results at SC Braga and FC København on the day they were drawn to face Rangers and Celtic in the Europa League.

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Pure Championship - A Smokie Breath of Fresh Air

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:30:10 +0000

Chris and Cammy bring you the best of the Scottish Championship. Will anyone catch Dundee United now? Will Morton ever win an away match? Kevin Nisbet for Scotland!? Arbroath aren't going to make the playoffs, are they?

The Championship deserves more coverage and we aim to bring you that on a weekly basis. If you enjoyed the listen, please do share the podcast or leave us a review.

The Sad Death Of Brasil 1970

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:00:05 +0000

Analysis of the League Cup final between Rangers & Celtic, a look at League 1 top of the table clash between Raith Rovers & Airdrieonians and some Xmas gift suggestions for the football lover in your life are the topics on the Pure Fitbaw podcast this week.

1:30 - What happened in Celtic’s cup victory? What should Gerrard have done differently in the last half hour? Did Alfredo Morelos have a good or a bad game and what could each team focus on before their next clash later this month? All these questions answered and more by Owen and Gavin.

30:50 - Next we drop down to League 1 to check out what happened when Raith Rovers hosted Airdrieonians? How did young star Kieron Bowie do? Just how did this match end up 9 v 9?

45:33 - We talk about some football related Xmas gifts including clothing, games, magazines and more.

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The Fans Are Taken For Granted

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 07:00:24 +0000

Why are some attendances so low in Scottish football? What should the Premiership top 6 be asking Santa for this Xmas? How did Rangers & Celtic get on in their penultimate Europa League group match & what are going to be the key battles in their League Cup final clash this weekend? Those are the questions asked and answered by Owen Brown and Gavin Miller on this week’s Pure Fitbaw podcast.

1:20 - Scottish football attendances. We give some detail on Premiership attendances so far this season and asks if they are lower than they could be and what’s the reason and what can be done about.

20:30 - Top 6 Secret Santa. We run through each team in the upper half of the Scottish Premiership sourcing what they need for Xmas. Who needs a defensive midfielder? Ok, who doesn’t need a defensive midfielder?

41:15 - Celtic & Rangers Europa League. Analysis of the matches against Rennes and Feyenoord, detail about the group standings and our thoughts on the League Cup Final

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Pure Championship - Dobbie Downs Dundee

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 4 Dec 2019 07:17:46 +0000

Chris and Cammy are back with another look at the Scottish Championship in Pure Fitbaw's Pure Championship Podcast.

00:45 Dunfermline Athletic 5-1 Partick Thistle

13:34 Dundee 1-2 Queen of the South

21:55 Alloa Athletic 0-2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle

30:35 Looking ahead to matchday 16

North And South - Aberdeen & Atlanta United Connection with Jason Longshore

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 07:00:13 +0000

On this bonus episode of the podcast we speak with Jason Longshore (www.twitter.com/longshoe) - colour commentator for the Atlanta United Radio network.

We discussed how the partnership between Aberdeen and Atlanta United came to be and the part played by Dave Cormack and Darren Eales.

Jason shares his knowledge on what to expect from the partnership and we chat about how this could mutually benefit both clubs by looking at smart recruitment and the fan experience which might unearth a new matchday experience for The Dons.

Finally a quick insight into the performance of Stephen Glass as head coach of Atlanta 2. Could he be the next Aberdeen Manager?

Shine On You Crazy Diamond

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:00:12 +0000

Our cult fave Serbian and Norwegian footballers, the women’s Scottish Cup final, Hibs under Jack Ross and what Santa needs to bring the bottom 6.

1:40 - This week Gavin and Owen kick off by picking out their favourite ever Norway and Serbia players ahead of one of those two teams being Scotland’s opponent if we navigate our play off semi final with Israel

10:10 - We then talk about Glasgow City’s thrilling victory over Hibernian in the women’s Scottish Cup Final. Attendances, goal analysis and thoughts about next season.

22:50 - Next up we analyse Jack Ross’ first game as Hibs manager. The diamond, defending, Scott Allan and two up top.

35:20 - Finally we pick out what the bottom six in the Premiership should want Santa to bring them for Xmas. Do St Johnstone really need a centre back? Which full back should Accies bring in? What crazy free agent you’ve never heard of will we suggest for your club?

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The Mallancholic Solo Mission

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:00:03 +0000

This week is a solo mission for Owen as he takes some listener questions about the Scotland national team and digs into Scottish Premiership stats.

Who should be Scotland's right back? How many of the first choice 11 has Steve Clarke decided on? Forrest or Fraser at left wing?

Which player stats at Hibs should Jack Ross be concerned about? Which shooters have the worst conversion rate in the league? Which teams are over or underperforming Expected Goals?

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The Tartan Scarf Special

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:41:38 +0000

Gavin is joined by Gordon Sheach - long time Tartan Army member and founder of The Tartan Scarf, a Scotland national football team blog, - to discuss Steve Clarke’s team before the final Euro 2020 qualification group games against Cyprus and Kazakhstan.

01:12 - Call offs, call ups and whether the playing style fits the personnel.

10:20 - Gordon picks his starting line up for the Cyprus match and then the pair discuss the merits of a handful of individual players.

19:10 - Listener questions about; invoking a FIFA clause to prevent Andy Robertson playing a club match, strongest centre back pairing and what’s a fair ticket price for a Scotland match.

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Pure Championship - Dobbie Doesn't Need Goals

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:30:25 +0000

Cammy and Chris discuss matchday 13 in the Scottish Championship as both part time teams earn three points, Dundee United continue to rule the city and Stephen Dobbie puts on an assist masterclass at Palmerston.

00:22 Dundee 0-2 Dundee United
07:54 Alloa 2-1 Dunfermline Athletic
16:38 Arbroath 3-0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
23:06 Queen of the South 3-1 Ayr United
30:10 Partick Thistle 2-1 Greenock Morton

Pairs Of Pure Safe Hands

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 07:00:10 +0000

This week: Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, Scottish Premiership goalkeepers and relegation candidates.

1:40 - Gavin and Owen dig into Leicester City’s incredible start to the season. We then talk through which positions they need to strengthen in January and next summer and name a host of Pure Leicester transfer targets.

25:25 - We field a couple of listener questions!

29:50 - We think almost every Premiership team will need a new goalkeeper next season or earlier and pick out the pairs of Pure Safe Hands they could loan in.

45:25 - We talk about the bad and good of the bottom three Premiership clubs; St Mirren, Hamilton Accies and St Johnstone, in an early look at the chances of relegation.

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Glass Half Full

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 7 Nov 2019 07:00:10 +0000

Who should be the next Hearts and Hibs manager is the main question on this week’s Pure Fitbaw podcast. Owen Brown and Gavin Miller present a handful of candidates, some already in the running and some you may not even have heard of, that might match the needs of each club based on their results, performances, stats and squads.

It’s a big no to Roy Keane, a maybe for Stephen Robinson and a yes please to some tactical gambles from Holland, Germany, Austria and even an Italian with strong links to Angelo Alessio.

In addition to that we analyse the League Cup semi-finals between Hibs and Celtic & Rangers and Hearts. The tactics, individual performances and Austin McPhee’s interview suit all coming in for scrutiny. First up though is a look a little lower down at Cowdenbeath v high flying shot monsters Cove Rangers and a chance to ponder what next for loan starlet Declan Glass

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Pure Championship - We're Sorry Graham Dorrans

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 06:30:22 +0000

Chris and Cammy walk through matchday 12 of the Scottish Championship. 00:23 Dundee 2-1 Greenock Morton 07:21 Ayr United 4-1 Partick Thistle 13:12 Inverness Caledonian Thistle 0-3 Dundee United 22:15 Arbroath 2-1 Alloa Athletic 27:14 Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Queen of the South 31:25 Matchday 13 Preview

Pure Championship - Two Matchdays in One

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 1 Nov 2019 12:58:12 +0000

Cammy and Chris walk through all of the fixtures from both Saturday and Tuesday night, covering every single team from the Scottish Championship.

Matchday 10:

00:54 Ayr United 1-2 Dundee

04:35 Dundee United 2-0 Dunfermline Athletic

08:50 Greenock Morton 2-1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle

12:56 Partick Thistle 1-3 Arbroath

16:49 Alloa Athletic 2-2 Queen of the South

Matchday 11:

21:22 Dundee United 1-0 Partick Thistle

25:03 Greenock Morton 2-3 Ayr United

27:58 Queen of the South 0-2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle

31:05 Dunfermline 2-0 Arbroath

35:48 Alloa Athletic 0-3 Dundee

38:38 Matchday 12 Preview

Man Flu And Man Marking

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:00:09 +0000

Gavin (battling manfully through man flu) and Owen review the tenth round of matches in the Scottish Premiership on this week's Pure Fitbaw podcast. Results, performances, tactics and upcoming fixtures are all discussed and there's even a prediction about imminent dismissals.

00:38 - We talk through Aberdeen 0 v 4 Celtic. A mismatch in terms of tactics, some players that stood out and Gavin asks if Derek McInnes has taken Aberdeen as far as he can.

10:04 - Next up is the other Sunday match; Rangers 2 v 1 Motherwell. Owen talks through the match including the gamble of starting Defoe, Barker and Stewart paying off in terms of the eventual result for Rangers. Liam Donnelly's defensive midfield performance again comes under the Pure Fitbaw microscope and we highlight Motherwell's tough upcoming schedule.

19:21 Another collapse from in front in Hibs 2 v 2 Ross County is next to be analysed. Gavin and Owen talk through the match looking at tactical issues for Hibs and the contrast with Ross County's ability to turn things around late in matches.

We follow that up by reviewing in full the other three matches from the weekend with questions about Hamilton Academical's defending, praise for some of Kilmarnock's new recruits and an assessment of the season so far for Gary Holt's Livingston.

Celtic v Lazio (Pure Europa League Group Bonus )

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:30:01 +0000

Gavin is joined by Italian Football expert Chloe Beresford from the @serieAshow

Chloe has featured on a number of publications including Forbes Sports,5 Live and Football Index.

Chloe and Gavin discuss how Celtic could fair against Italian giants in this bonus episode!

Rangers v Porto (Pure Europa League Group Bonus )

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:30:01 +0000

Gavin is joined by Zach Lowy who has written for a number of publications including Football Whispers.

Zach has written for a number of sites including his own breakingtheline.com

You can hear Gavin and Zach discuss how Rangers could get a result against Portuguese giants Porto

Pure Championship - First Quarter Review

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:30:17 +0000

Chris and Cammy (and a host of fans across most clubs in the league) review the first quarter of the Scottish Championship season by going through every club and discussing their results, managerial and player performances.

00:30 Alloa

07:44 Arbroath

14:19 Ayr United

20:51 Dundee

27:21 Dundee United

34:21 Dunfermline Athletic

43:31 Greenock Morton

53:41 Inverness Caledonian Thistle

1:01:29 Partick Thistle

1:08:19 Queen of the South

Correlations Of The Capo Dei Calcio

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:15:07 +0000

Owen and Gavin are back!

Owen dares to mention the "Old Firm" and in an episode focused on the Green and Blue sides of Glasgow.

Match Reviews - Do Neil Lennon and Steven Gerrard get too caught up in the "Battle"?

Upcoming Fixtures - What can we expect in a congested period for both clubs?

Head of Football Operations vs Sporting Director - What's the difference?

Squad Reviews - Free Greg Docherty & A loan deal for Sparky?

Transfer Targets - A look at what could happen in January and why Ligue 2 should be targeted

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Pure Championship - Matchday Nine Preview

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:30:03 +0000

Chris and Cammy didn't want to go a week without some Pure Championship chat so they preview the upcoming fixtures for matchday nine in the Scottish Championship.

Can Ian McCall get one over Dundee?

It's Inverness against Alloa again, who's winning this time?

Will Shankland score against the stubborn Queens defence?

Will Arbroath end their bad run or can Morton pick up a first league away win?

Dunfermline should be doing better, shouldn't they? But will they against managerless Ayr?

One Episode Away From A Midlife Crisis

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:00:22 +0000

Recently sacked draw merchant Jack Ross, high flying Motherwell and the bewildering Scotland team and manager are the Pure Fitbaw topics this week.

1:40 - Gavin and Owen react to the dismissal of Jack Ross by Sunderland. We dig into the detail of results, performances, tactics and the squad before talking about future destinations for the young Scottish manager. Could he end up back in Scotland and where?

17:20 - With Motherwell up in 3rd place in the Scottish Premiership we analyse how they have done it by discussing their players, style of play and underlying statistics.

33:15 - Finally we turn our attention to Scotland and raise some concerns about tactics, leadership and communication.

Pure Championship - Falling Asleep at Cappielow

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:30:12 +0000

Cammy and Chris walk through the match action from matchday eight in the Scottish Championship.

00:40 - Alloa Athletic 1-0 Dundee United. Alloa superbly put United to the sword in a 1-0 win which should have really been more.

06:56 - Greenock Morton 1-1 Dunfermline Athletic. The Pure Championship podcast derby was a predictable snoozefest but of course we talk about it quite a lot anyway.

16:33 - Ayr United 0-2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A lesson in finishing as Caley take their chances and Ayr misfire as their good run of form comes to an end.

23:15 - An International Interlude. Cammy and Chris make some suggestions for players from the Championship who could, keyword being could, be in line for future call ups across the Scottish national team age groups.

32:13 - Dundee 2-0 Arbroath. McDaid downs Arbroath as they pick up a much needed win while Arbroath continue on a poor run.

37:09 - Partick Thistle 0-1 Queen of the South. Queens continue their defensive solidity as they shut Thistle out and grab the three points in this highlights black hole of a match.

43:52 - Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup chat.

Craig Thomson's Indecent Tackle

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 8 Oct 2019 06:00:02 +0000

The national team, Kilmarnock and match analysis across the SPFL tiers are the focus for Owen and Gavin this week on the 38th episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast. 1:40 - We pick our Scotland line ups for this week's matches against Russia and San Marino and Gavin gets a little angry about the squad, call offs and call ups. 21:40 - With Kilmarnock in good form we discuss results, tactics, players and future plans for Angelo Alessio's clean sheet masters. 39:03 - Finally we analyse three matches; Ross County v St Johnstone, Raith Rovers v Falkirk and Cowdenbeath v Edinburgh City. The action included an indecent tackle from Craig Thomson, a great goal from Connor Sammon and bad defending from the two top flight teams. Subscribe, rate, review and, if you are Pure Fitbaw tell a friend too.

More Changes Than A Levein Line-Up

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 3 Oct 2019 06:00:15 +0000

Standout players from the season so far, Scotland u19 and u21 squad and fixture discussion and the sack race in the SPFL.

This week on the Pure Fitbaw podcast Gavin Miller and Owen Brown change things up a bit. Less match analysis this week in exchange for a few more topics.

First up we take turns to pick out some players from the Premiership down to League Two that have caught our eye this season so far. From a Czech goalkeeper with his own Youtube training show to the bottom tier's answer to Scott Sinclair and with three big goalscorers in the mix too.

Next we talk about Scotland u18, u19 and u21 results, squads and fixtures before debating which squad Aaron Hickey and Billy Gilmour should be in.

Finally we put a bunch of managers on notice, with Tommy Wright of St Johnstone the highest profile of the ones we think could follow Gary Caldwell out the door soon.

Celtic v CFR Cluj (Pure Europa League Group Bonus)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 17:51:11 +0000

Bonus Europa League Mini Podcast!

Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) discuss Celtic and their opponents in the Europa League group stage; CFR Cluj.

Celtic host Cluj on Thursday 3rd October. Listen in to the get the low down on what stands in the way of more coefficient gravy and look out for more bonus episodes about each Europe League group opponent from Pure Fitbaw,

BSC Young Boys v Rangers (Pure Europa League Group Bonus)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 17:42:07 +0000

Bonus Europa League Mini Podcast!

Pure Fitbaw podcast host Gavin Miller is joined by Swiss football expert Craig King (www.twitter.com/FootballSwissEN) to discuss Rangers' opponents in the Europa League group stage; BSC Young Boys.

BSC Young Boys host Rangers, in Bern, on Thursday 3rd October. Listen in to the get the low down on what stands in the way of more coefficient gravy and look out for more bonus episodes about each Europe League group opponent from Pure Fitbaw,

Pure Championship - Shankland's Scotland Call Up

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 05:30:01 +0000

Chris and Cammy start off by discussing the breaking news from the Scottish Championship, that Lawrence Shankland has scored his way into a Scotland call up.

06:40 Queen of the South 1-1 Dundee - Queen's good defensive record ensures Dundee inconsistent form continues.

14:22 Arbroath 0-3 Ayr United - Alan Forrest bags another double in another Ayr first half masterclass.

22:56 Dundee United 6-0 Morton - Dundee United absolutely terrorise Morton as Chris has to, unfortunately for him, talk about just what happened to the 'Ton.

29:38 Dunfermline Athletic 1-1 Alloa Athletic - Alloa back to their soaking up pressure and getting a result best as The Pars fail to finish their chances.

39:33 Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-3 Partick Thistle - Ian McCall has an instant impact in the league as Thistle pick up their first win of the season as the Pure Championship curse strikes Caley.

43:31 Previewing matchday eight, including the Pure Championship Podcast derby between Greenock Morton and Dunfermline.

The Warning Signs Are There

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:21:59 +0000

Owen and Gavin are back!

Kieran Tierney is also back and we look at what he will bring to the EPL with Arsenal.

We then talk about the risks of signing players with an injury history and look at the gambles that Aberdeen, Dundee and Hearts have taken with their recent transfer moves.

A change up in match action sees a breakdown of the following:

Hibs v Hearts - Where did it go wrong for Hibs? Some question marks over Ryan Porteous, our thoughts on Mallan and Allan not working together and Gavin actually drops some stats.

East Fife v Dumbarton - East Fife and their positive style impresses is as do the well designed Dumbarton corner routines.

Albion Rovers v Edinburgh City - Wonder strikes and defensive mistakes are the story of this game.

Kelty Hearts v Auchinleck Talbot - We ask if Kelty Hearts were broken by Auchinleck’s superior use of dead ball situations.

Finishing up we give some love to the new Nike retro kits and are in awe of Monaco and their ASOSesque fashion look book release.

Pure Championship - Caldwell, McCall, Shankland and Everything In-between

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 06:00:06 +0000

Cammy and Chris are back and bringing you the second episode of the Pure Championship podcast, Pure Fitbaw's podcast purely focusing on the Scottish Championship.

00:45 - Gary Caldwell sacked by Partick Thistle and Ian McCall takes over.

05:34 - Sandy Stewart in charge for the interim at Ayr, who's going to take charge permanently?

11:35 - Partick Thistle 0-3 Dunfermline. Thistle's defensive woes continue as the Pars pick up their first win in the league this season.

18:24 - Alloa 1-4 Ayr. The Honest Men swat the Wasps asides in the first half an hour in McCall's final match in charge.

22:26 - Dundee United 2-1 Arbroath. Dick Campbell's game plan to frustrate Tannadice would have paid off if it wasn't for Lawrence Shankland.

27:15 - Greenock Morton 1-0 Dundee. The Dark Blues misfire and leave Cappielow frustrated as a classic David Hopkin team performance secures all three points for the 'Ton.

34:58 - Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-0 Queen of the South. Chris makes a roasting hot prediction around Inverness as they cruised to a comfortable win over Queens.

40:20 - Discussion around Championship player call ups to the Scotland u21 squad and a player from the league who should maybe be in the full squad, any guesses?

45:00 - A look ahead to matchday seven in the Scottish Championship.

Thor With Wings And A Ball

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:00:07 +0000

Norse footballing god Erling Braut Haland and other current stars with footballing parents, Scots plying their trade in the English leagues and all the Scottish Premiership action are the topics on this week's episode of the flagship Pure Fitbaw show with Owen (www.twitter.com/owenjamesbrown) and Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw)

1:42 We analyse each of the weekend's Scottish Premiership games in turn from Hearts loss at home against Motherwell to Ross County's late victory over St Mirren. Tactics, key players, mistakes and bits of play we loved with mentions for Hearts' age range, Hibs' new defence, KIlmarnock's El Makrini's interceptions, Paton of Ross County's potential and Cosgrove of Aberdeen's lack of open play goals.

41:46 - Four Scottish players in the English leagues get the Pure Fitbaw spotlight with Owen talking about the contrast in minutes and roles for Scott McTominay and Stuart Armstrong and Gavin dropping down a division with some quality and experience as a suggestion for the national team.

52:29 Recorded just before his Champions League debut hat trick we talk about Erling Braut Haland and other footballing kids of 90s footballers such as Justin Kluivert, Fede Chiesa, Marcus Thuram and the examples in the Scottish leagues such as Oan Djorkaeff.

Pure Championship

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:00:01 +0000

Pure Championship is our new podcast purely focused on the Scottish Championship. Who are we and why do we want to focus on the Championship?

03:18 Arbroath 1-0 Partick Thistle - Is Gary Caldwell in trouble, were Arbroath robbed and why do the BBC like the wind so much?

11:17 Ayr United 2-0 Dundee United - The Lawrence Shankland grudge match. Ian McCall shows Robbie Neilson how to coach...

18:20 Dunfermline 0-1 Inverness Caledonian Thistle - Where is Dunfermline's first league win of the season coming from and are Caley Thistle genuine title contenders?

25:00 Queen of the South 1-0 Morton - Dobbie woes and McCrorie highs. Morton like shooting but hate defending.

32:24 Dundee 2-1 Alloa - Young guns helping Dundee on their way to victory and are Alloa the Championship's version of Hamilton in the Premiership?

Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you enjoyed it, we'll do more!

Sometimes You've Just Got To Get Mad

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:00:01 +0000

This week Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) gets mad about Scotland's results and performances against Russia and Belgium.

He and Owen (www.twitter.com/owenjamesbrown) analyse both matches including team selection, tactics and key incidents.
We then discuss Oli McBurnie and the Scotland centre forward role. Next, Gavin calls for Billy Gilmour to be promoted to the senior squad and a general ditching of older players.

After that we talk Challenge Cup - strange fixtures, opinions on their products and all.

Finally, after four goals in two France under 21 appearances we highlight Odsonne Edouard. Owen and Gavin debate his strengths and the type of European clubs that could be interested in him.

Down With Veganism

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Sun, 1 Sep 2019 17:56:14 +0000

An immediate reaction to the first Old Firm Derby of the season, analysis of recruitment at Rangers and Celtic before the close of the transfer window and, ahead of ties against Russia and Belgium, discussion of the Scotland squad.

00:55 - Gavin and Owen's instant reaction to Rangers v Celtic with a focus on the home side's conservative team selection, performance of key individuals such as Edouard and Ntcham among the visitors and decisions by the referee.

17:12 - Discussion of Celtic's recruitment including El Younousi, managing relationships with players and other clubs, congestion at centre forward and the likely arrival of Greg Taylor

26:03 - We talk through Rangers recruitment including Andy King, the impact on Greg Docherty and the value of experience, depth v quality, how much Owen would pay for Ryan Kent and if Defoe was a bad buy

37:44 - Gavin verges on being 'Steve Clarke out' as we work through his centre back choices, communication issues, leaving Mikey Johnston out and the options at centre forward.

Haircuts, Surnames And The Bloodhound

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:00:05 +0000

Matches, players and transfers are the focus on the Pure Fitbaw podcast this week as Gavin & Owen analyse their pick of the recent SPFL matches, highlight some players lighting up the leagues so far this season and pick out key positions for the Scottish Premiership's bottom six to strengthen before the transfer window slams shut.

03:20 - We debate our way through Hibs v St Johnstone, Ross County v Livingston, Greenock Morton v Partick Thistle, Raith Rovers v Montrose and Stirling Albion v Cove Rangers

29:01 - Discussion of players that have stood out this season so far, for better or worse, such as Lawrence Shankland, Declan Glass, Alex Harris and Ofir Marciano.

44:20 - Familiar faces among our shouts for who the bottom six should bring in during the remaining transfer window time including a right back for Hibs and a goalkeeper for Hamilton Accies.

Stat To The Future (Bonus Episode)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 06:00:09 +0000

On this bonus episode, 'Stat To The Future', Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) and Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) use data from Modern Fitba to take a look back at the players of the 2018/19 Scottish Premiership season.

Who is the surprise player ranking at fourth highest non penalty xG per 90? Who got lots more goals than xG? Who had lots more Expected Assists than actual Assists? How could that happen? What will it mean for their season 2019/20?

Which player got the most xG from set pieces? Which player is responsible for the highest percentage of their team's total xG? Listen in for all this and more and look out for more stat specific podcast episodes throughout this season.

Fife Justice

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:00:04 +0000

This week Gavin & Owen analyse notable events from the Scottish League Cup, including a spot of Fife Justice administered to settle a dispute over a stray ball, talk through the fortunes of our clubs in Europe, pick our own 11s for Scotland v Russia and Belgium and turn our attention to a key early season clash in the Lowland League.

00:32 - League Cup including East Fife v Rangers and Motherwell v Hearts
15:25 - European results for Celtic and Rangers plus a focus on Aberdeen and news about women's Champions League
34:10 - Our selections for Scotland's upcoming European Championships qualifiers
50:36 - Match in focus this week is BSC Glasgow v Caledonian Braves in the Lowland League

Michael Tidser's Body Odour

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:00:14 +0000

On this week's show Gavin and Owen discuss a high scoring lower league game, all of the Scottish Premiership action, what Celtic should do with the Kieran Tierney fee and Scottish players in the English Premier League.

2:20 - Falkirk v Dumbarton.

8:00 - Rangers v Hibs

15:49 - St Johnstone v Livingston

19:55 - St Mirren v Aberdeen

27:11 - Hearts v Ross County

33:50 - Hamilton v Kilmarnock

38:40 - Motherwell v Celtic

45:30 - Tierney Millions (the goalkeeper, fullbacks and Scott Brown replacement Celtic should spend on)

56:40 - Scots in the EPL (ahead of the Belgium and Russia games we talk thru the Scottish players in the English Premier League)

Watching Through A Periscope

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 8 Aug 2019 06:01:04 +0000

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As Scottish league action returns Gavin & Owen analyse and debate a bunch of matches, talking through stats, tactics and shocks.

00:50 - Celtic v St Johnstone

7:10 - Ross County v Hamilton Accies

11:24 - Hibs v St Mirren

15:30 - Livingston v Motherwell

21:35 - Kilmarnock v Rangers

28:50 - Aberdeen v Hearts

39:45 - Cove Rangers v Edinburgh City

44:40 A round up of Birmingham City breaking xG, reaction to the Oli McBurnie transfer, Scott McKenna’s transfer request and would Kieran Tierney be a good fit at Arsenal

Keep Your Receipts

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:00:40 +0000

On 'Keep Your Receipts', the 27th episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, Owen Brown and Gavin Miller predict where each team will finish in the 2019/20 Scottish Premiership. We also identify one area each team could improve while the transfer window is open and give a run down of the prizes available to you in our Fantasy Football Scotland league.

4:55 - Aberdeen

8:40 - Celtic

13:46 - Hamilton Accies

17:35 - Hearts

22:20 - Hibs

26:03 - Kilmarnock

30:12 - Livingston

35:06 - Motherwell

39:08 - Rangers

44:07 - Ross County

45:10 - St Johnstone

52:45 - St Mirren

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Crossing Hadrian's Wall With Ali Maxwell

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:00:15 +0000

On this bonus episode of the pod we discuss the cross border transfers between the EFL and The Scottish Premiership with Ali Maxwell from NTT20 Podcast ( https://twitter.com/ntt20pod?lang=en) as well as what to expect from Paul "Hecky" Heckingbottom at Hibs and where has it gone wrong for Jack Ross.

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02:31 -An insight into Paul Heckingbottom and Looking at Hibs transfers from the EFL - Doidge/James/Newell/Vela/Maxwell/Jackson

13:34 - Old firm raids on the EFL - Connell/Aribo/Edmundson

21:35 - Ali talks about the Scottish players in the EFL that he likes and his appreciation for McGinn and Fleck who are English Premiership bound.

24:46 - Jack Ross and what has been happening at Sunderland and some questions around performance and recruitment

29:49 - The Scottish cohort at Swansea and some love for Oli McBurnie's Instagram game.

The Bootleg Zlatan

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:00:11 +0000

On 'The Bootleg Zlatan', the 25th episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, co-hosts Gavin Miller and Owen Brown talk English Premier League centre forwards, new Scottish Premiership signings and take aim at xenophobia and clickbaitism in football media. Are you Pure Fitbaw? Subscribe, rate, review on Itunes, read our articles at www.PureFitbaw.com and follow us for opinion, news and discussions at www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw

01:30 - 10 EPL strikers. Gavin and Owen each pick five English Premier League centre forwards they are excited to watch in 2019/20 with a focus on stats and playing style.

22:15 - SPFL Scouting. We then scout some new Scottish Premiership signings giving our opinions on Cece Pepe, Aymen Souda, Jermaine Hylton, Sherriff Seedorf, Josh Vela, Korede Adedoyin & more as well some thoughts about tactical issues with attempts to build from the back at some of the bottom 6 teams.

46:02 - Xenophibia & Clickbaitism. Finally we air our concerns about the wind up content of some Scottish opinion columnists such as Gordon Parks & Keith Jackson as well as the general assault on your timeline & mental health by the likes of Paddy Power & Talksport.

Score A Hat-Trick Against Your Dad

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 06:00:22 +0000

Women's football in Scotland, the Scottish League Cup and transfers in the Scottish Championship are the focus for Gavin Miller and Owen Brown on the 24th episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast.

07:15 - Women's Football Update: Owen talks through some detail about the Women's Under 19 European Championship which kicks off in Scotland this week and the domestic SWPL season which starts its second half on August 4th. We ask if Glasgow City, league winners 12 times in a row, are too dominant domestically and if this is an issue for the game?

15:39 - Women's Football Debate: We debate Easter Rd being used as the senior Scotland women's team's home stadium and talk about venues in the SWPL and the impact of those on the development of the sport. Next, we have a back and forth what can be done to attract more people to watch the women's game in Scotland.

37:30 - League Cup: We talk analyse Hearts v Dundee United & St Mirren v Dunfermline Athletic before talking through other notable results and performances

51:40 - Championship Transfers: A look at the movement in and out at clubs in the Scottish Championship with a focus on Lawrence Shankland, Aidan Fitzpatrick and our favourite loans.

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Send The Coefficient Gravy

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 06:00:19 +0000

Champions League & Europa League qualifiers, attacking midfield squad congestion at Celtic & Rangers and young players to look out for in the Scottish 2019/20 season are the topics for Gavin Miller & Owen Brown on the 23rd episode, 'Send The Coefficient Gravy', of the Pure Fitbaw podcast.

00:45 - "How could you falter when you're the rock of Gilbratar?" Well Jay (https://open.spotify.com/track/34KUIBsIUiPV7oCIzSdDAU), we talk through the St Josephs v Rangers Europa League qualifier with Gavin's analysis of each goal and Owen's views on new players such as Sheyi Ojo and Joe Aribo to explain how the away win in Giibraltar was achieved.

16:50 - The Champions League qualifier between FK Sarajevo and Celtic gets taken apart like the target of a Sarajevan sliding tackle in the soaking rain. We discuss Mikey Johnston, Odsonne Edouard, new left back Boli Bolingoli and a surprise cameo from Lewis Morgan.

31:03 - We pick apart the squad congestion in attacking midfield roles at Celtic and Rangers. Will another midfielder be brought in at Celtic and just what is Steven Gerrard's first choice in that area plus what next for Lewis Morgan, Mikey Johnston, Jake Hastie and Glenn Middleton.

45:30 - With the interest in David Turnbull, Aiden Fitzpatrick heading down south and Mikey Johnston & Jake Hastie breaking through in 18/19 we pick out around 20 players to keep an eye on, from the likes of Porteous, McLennan, Campbell and Erhahon who we expect big seasons from, to more under the radar talents.

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The Gang Skip Training

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Owen Brown) — Fri, 5 Jul 2019 06:00:17 +0000

On the 22nd episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast co-hosts Owen Brown and Gavin Miller take a look at the 2019 summer transfer window:

04:00 - Busy Top Teams:Real Madrid’s need for shots and a retool, Dortmund buying Bundesliga experience, the congested midfield at Juventus and Atletico Madrid’s João Felix move & defensive rebuild.

22:45 - Scottish Interest:Valuing Kieran Tierney, thoughts on Weah to Lille, Oyo & Aribo to Rangers and John McGinn & Ryan Gauld rumours.

36:44 - Notable Transfers:We put the spotlight on Diawara, Fornals, Lafont, Promes & have a disagreement about the Cillesen/Neto swap.

43:35 - Teams To Watch:Gavin picks out VFL Wolfsburg (Glasner, Schlager, Mbabu) and Bologna (Sabatini, Orsolini, Pulgar) as teams to watch in the 19/20 season and we touch on Genk, Atleti & Southampton too.

54:00 - Old Elite CFs:As Aguero, Cavani, Suarez, Lewandowski & more age out who can replace them & will next summer be crazy if moves aren’t made now? Piatek, Werner, Icardi and more get mentions.

Marketing in the Mariana Trench

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:30:25 +0000

Gav is joined with special guest Chris Samson from Sports Marketing Scotland as Owen laps up the Lisbon sun. Chris takes as through the rights and wrongs of marketing in Scotland and we cover the goings on this week.

If Not, We Move On

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:30:03 +0000

On the twentieth episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) talk about the stats, rumours, people and stories of football in Scotland and beyond.

1:35 - We let out some seethe straight after Scotland v Argentina with VAR, the rules, moaning fans & managers, our midfield & Shelly Kerr all under the microscope.

10:05 - Owen asks Gavin’s opinion on Kilmarnock’s appointment of Angelo Alessio. Interesting facts, possible loans & tactics and views on what an assistant manager actually does.

19:55 - We grade the Premiership Top 6 from A-F based on results, stats & squads. For once we give different marks & also disagree on how many goals Curtis Main scores next season.

55:55 - The David Turnbull saga rumbles on so we talk Norwich, aspirations as a starlet and more.

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Keep It Ligue Deux, Not League Two

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 08:00:01 +0000

The 19th episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast with Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown). Subscribe, rate and review please!

1:15 - We talk Scotland Women’s World Cup opener v England. Tactics, handballs and Owen’s all blue kit frustrations.

10:04 - Owen gets a bit critical about Steve Clarke’s first game in charge & Gavin pins the blame on someone for the Cypriot goal before we rejoice in 3 points.

23:40 - A discussion of Scotland’s surprising line up v Belgium, breakdowns of the goals & tactical issues against Hazard’s movement.

40:00 - Owen talks general takeaways from the two men’s games, touching on lack of call offs, some problem positions, desire for a smaller selection pool & hope for future.

49:22 - David Turnbull to Celtic. Will they won’t they drama rumbles on as we talk price, impact on both squads & the player’s strengths.

I Promise This Is My Last Hair Reference (Under 21 Euros Special)

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:00:01 +0000

On this special, bonus episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) talk about the 2019 Under 21 European Championships which kick off on the 16th of June.

02:40 - Gavin thinks that Fraser Hornby, top scorer in Scotland's qualification group for this tournament, has the best hair in the Scottish set up. So who has the second best hair and does it help you win football matches?

05:35 - Information about the tournament including eligibility rules, nations participating and Scottish connections before detail about the 2017 under 21 Euros 'Team of the Tournament', including a surprise at right back, and Owen's experience of watching it on holiday in Barcelona and falling in love with Dani Ceballos.

14:15 - Gavin talks, position by position, through his team of 11 players to look out for at the tournament including a hotly tipped Polish goalie who beat the xG gods to a crazy extent in a Serie A match this season and two players playing under a manager with a very funky name.

30:28 - Owen adds in a few players that could be potential loan targets for Scottish clubs in the 19/20 season including a very tall Serbian midfielder and a Scandinavian goalkeeper from the English Premier League.

36:40 - We run through the groups, how to watch the games and dark horse teams to keep an eye on before finishing with some detail about the Scotland under 21s under Scot Gemmill.

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McCracken Proof That Stats Don't Matter

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Thu, 6 Jun 2019 06:00:19 +0000

On the seventeeth episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, with co-hosts Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) and Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw), details of all the football out there for you to watch in June and:

01:39 - After Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the boxing world we ask what was the upset of the Scottish football season? Expect the magic of the cup, watching games with your Granny and chat about swapping sportsmen from one sport to another.

10:50 - Gavin and Owen grade each of the bottom six (Dundee, St Mirren, Hamilton Accies, Livingston, Motherwell and St Johnstone ) in this season's Scottish Premiership from A to F based on league position, cup results, performances, stats and the state they've left their playing squad in.

44:32 - We talk about the Champions League and Europa League finals, celebrating the achievements of 'our Andy' and how the treatment by the media of Maurizio Sarri ties into treatment of the new or unknown in Scottish football.

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Run Oliver, Run!

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Thu, 30 May 2019 05:00:03 +0000

In the 16th episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) talk:

00:30 Our review of the Premiership playoff with discussion of the tactics, John Beaton’s House Rules, penalty shootout & the controversial act of celebrating victory.

15:40 Next up is the Scottish Cup final. Full backs, youth v experience and Odsonne Edouard on the agenda.

26:09 - Third in the running order is chat about Celtic’s job offer to Neil Lennon.

35:50 - Owen & Gavin react to Steve Clarke’s first ever Scotland squad.

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Kris Boyd's Foamy Remnants

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Pure Fitbaw) — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:11:17 +0000

On 'Kris Boyd's Foamy Remnants', the 15th episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, co-hosts Owen (@OwenJamesBrown) and Gavin (@PureFitbaw) discuss;

2:30 - Which SPFL player would u like to throw a milkshake at?

8:00 - Review of final Premiership fixtures of 18/19 touching on Turnbull, Johnston & more.

30:30 - Kilmarnock seal 3rd & European football. We chat positives & risks.

39:45 - Owen says ‘Yaaaaaaasssssss’ to Steve Clarke as we discuss his appointment, fixtures, style & squad.

48:10 - Scotland Women World Cup squad, Jamaica friendly & PF meet up.

52:45 - Our thoughts on Dundee United’s season, playing strengths & weaknesses ahead of play off v St Mirren.

63:00 - Pure Speculation with the best & worst rumours of the week in Scotland

Frenkie Goes To Motherwell

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Pure Fitbaw) — Wed, 15 May 2019 22:47:48 +0000

Frenkie Goes To Motherwell (Ep 14)

1:40 - A recap of the relegation six pointer between St Mirren & Hamilton.

6:00 - Owen & Gavin give their thoughts on Rangers v Celtic including yet more Glen Kamara propaganda & questions over Neil Lennon getting the job.

15:30 - Owen ditches stats for tactics & outlines How To Beat Rangers

31:00 - Premiership wknd review with a focus on Aberdeen’s loss of Shinnie, Hearts’ poor form, Kenny Miller as Dundee player manager, Seny Dieng’s first clean sheet, Steve Clarke’s first smile of 2019, Heckingbottom’s honesty, Gavin’s hatred of Murray Davidson & the difference between Jake Hastie and Frenkie de Jong.

48:20 - St Johnstone are our club in focus. Selling Zander Clark, squad and season review and thoughts on next season.

That's A Hostile Takeover

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Pure Fitbaw) — Wed, 8 May 2019 10:13:16 +0000

That’s A Hostile Takeover.

Pure Fitbaw episode 13 with Owen Brown (@owenjamesbrown) & Gavin Miller (@PureFitbaw)

1:03 - A look at the Championship survival by part-timers Alloa Athletic. For more about The Wasps’ season read this week’s PureFitbaw.com article.

5:55 - We discuss promotion & relegation play offs throughout the leagues, fixtures to look out for and our predictions.

11.25 - Jonatan Johansson’s exit from the Greenock Morton manager role (read more at PureFitbaw.com) & some potential replacements.

21:35 - We debate the PFA Scotland team of season & award winners.

37:34 - Rangers are our featured club this week & we review their season, talk about the squad & next season. Expect opinions, stats and player comparisons.

Jose's Wild Eyes Are Gone

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Pure Fitbaw) — Fri, 3 May 2019 00:19:36 +0000

Pure Fitbaw 12: Jose’s Wild Eyes Are Gone

Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (ww.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown)

00:40 - We recap the Premiership action with mentions for hat-trick hero Turnbull, Mullen’s screamer, Shaughnessy being dropped, Hearts’ young midfield, Aberdeen’s flatness & Celtic’s fullbacks.

22:30 - Celtic are our featured club this week with a focus on loan players, style changes under Lennon, Owen speculates about priorities for the club in the near future & Gavin asks what they can learn from Ajax.

54:30 - A look at football strips in the week that Rangers announced they would be wearing an Aberdeen top in away matches next season & Ayr United pulled a sexist attention seeking stunt. Also, Gavin calls for an end to third kits.

62:05 - We each pick a ‘not the Old Firm team of the season’. Send us your own pick!

The Alex McLeish Sympathy Bandwagon

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Pure Fitbaw) — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:29:44 +0000

In the eleventh episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast, The Alex McLeish Sympathy Bandwagon, Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) discuss:

00:33 - Scottish Premiership review. Our thoughts about recent action and results and what's to come for various teams and managers.

10:30 - Under the radar talent. We pick out Daryl Horgan, Glen Kamara, Alex Gorrin and Greg Taylor as some players that may not get the headlines but deserve praise.

27:00 - Livingston FC. We talk Livi's incredible season, highlighting results, stats and what to look out for in 19/20.

42:25 - Scottish Championship relegation fight. Thoughts on the state of play in this finely poised division including predictions!

48:45 - Scotland manager. Our takes on the favourites for the Scotland job, Owen reads out Malky McKay's texts, Gavin rubbishes the record of 'lazy progressive choice' Scott Gemmill & we suggest options you won't see on any bookie's list.

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Leaving Naples On A Train

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Pure Fitbaw) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:00:07 +0000

Gavin Miller (www,twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) discuss, on the tenth episode of the Pure Fitbaw podcast:

1:22 - Aberdeen v Celtic Scottish Cup Semi Final review. What does Derek McInnes have to do to beat Celtic and is Neil Lennon showing signs of progress?

10:52 - Hearts v Inverness Caley Thistle Scottish Cup Semi Final review. Our views on the match and what it means to be a fan.

17:00 - Owen talks about how he got into football stats, why he likes them and answers questions from listeners and Gavin

42:30 - A nostlagic, fun look back at 90s Serie A during which we pick five a side teams from our favourite clubs, an audience winner for our North Curve retro gear competition and share our team up against one chosen by The Serie A Show podcast.

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He's Dieng His Best

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:25:00 +0000

He’s Dieng His Best

This week on the Pure Fitbaw Podcast:

6:50 - Hearts. We talk Edinburgh Derby, other recent results, tactics, squad management & ask is it time for Craig Levein to go & if so where to?

25:40 - A run through of some Crazy Transfer Rumours we’ve read recently & predictions about some to look out for this summer.

40:50 - The Split. Thoughts on top 6/bottom 6: do we like it, what are the alternatives & just how nuts are Belgium?

49:05 - Gavin picks his team of the worst players in the Scottish Premiership this season and we discuss some listener selections too.

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My One Quick Gripe

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Wed, 3 Apr 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) & Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) with the 8th episode of the Pure Fitbaw Podcast.

1:18 - Old Firm reactions, what to do about Alfredo Morelos, positives to take for Rangers & what their summer rebuild might look like.

18:10 - How good is Odsonne Edouard?Should Celtic rest Kieran Tierney? Why is Owen so into selling Scott Sinclair and what does destiny hold for Neil Lennon & Kristoffer Ajer?

36:50 - A look at Hibs: recent results, Stevie Mallan, change in style, Stephane Oméonga & a reality check re schedule, giving up chances and corners.

47:12 - Relegation battle tightens up. We discuss the St Mirren and Dundee clash, their recruitment insanity and upcoming fixtures.

Certified CV Killer

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:00:00 +0000

Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) talk this week on the Pure Fitbaw podcast about:

1:40 - Reaction to Scotland’s performances against Kazakhstan & San Marino. In the crosshairs are McLeish, media cronies, the SFA old boys club & our players.

11:19 - Who could replace Big Eck? Gavin dons his hipster 90s Serie A kit & tips an out of work European before we get Pure Desperate by considering the redemption of Ian Cathro.

22:50 - Owen talks Scotland u17, u19 & u21 results & fixture news. Who’s the next Jake Hastie that could make a Scottish Premiership breakthrough next season? Gavin picks Scotland’s team for the 2026 World Cup.

41:26 - Preview of two huge league games this weekend: Celtic v Rangers (full backs, pressing & predictions) & St Mirren v Dundee (set piece winner, Popescu, Nelson).

Bendy Water And The Six Time Zones

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:15:00 +0000

On Bendy Water And The Six Time Zones Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) talk:

0:49 - Scotland players eating cereal in the afternoon, Graeme Shinnie looking like he spends time in the (international) wilderness, results of our u17s and u19s, Callum McGregor as a left back and our feelings about international call-offs. *recorded before Kazakhstan

21:09 - Five-a-side combined from current Scotland squad and the 1996 Euro squad. What team was picked most by listeners, what was the worst team selected, what are our own selections and where has all this love for Eoin Jess come from?

26:08 - Motherwell: upturn in results, change in style, concerns about defending crosses, crop of excellent youngsters, issues on the horizon with a lot of players out of contract and predictions for next season.

41:55 - Picking an 11 from the Champions League quarter-finalists. Must have one player from each team, maximum two players from a team and neither of us can pick Messi.

The Rosebery Distraction Technique

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:00:00 +0000

The Rosebery Distraction Technique

Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) with stories, people, stats and rumours about football in Scotland and beyond for fans like you. Are you Pure Fitbaw? This week a Scotland national team special.

1:16 - Our all time Scotland favourite strips, Gavin’s 96 & 98
memories, Owen’s thoughts on single colour strips and our love
for the new Women’s World Cup kits for Scotland, Germany and France.

14:09 - Gavin needs friends for a trip to watch Scotland at the
Women’s World Cup and Owen gets their Algarve Cup results all wrong.

18:10 - We pick Scotland senior men’s 11s for this month’s matches.
Gavin is the Scottish Claudio Ranieri, not failing upwards onto a
better podcast (Fulham to Roma), tinkering with his midfield and we
worry about options upfront. Famous listener Carlos Queiroz gets a shout out.

33:50 - A run through of March fixtures and squad members for Scotland
u17s (attacking potential), u19s (quality midfield) and u21s (exciting
wingers but worries over defence).

50:00 - Listener questions on identity through the age groups and who can
step up from the U21s. What’s next for Gavin’s golden child Billy Gilmour?

Leverage Monaco To F*ck

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Thu, 7 Mar 2019 11:52:00 +0000

Leverage Monaco To F*ck

Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) and Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) talk this week about:

1:43 - Brendan Rodgers. Our take on what’s a big club, the good the bad and the Neil Lennon of Rodgers’ time at Celtic

26:20 - Our tips on who could replace Rodgers. It’s a no to Steve Clarke and Jack Ross and a yes to a shortlist of European hipster types.

43:46 - The race for Europe! Given the money on offer for getting to Europa League group stage is the same as for actually winning the Scottish Premiership why is there is no focus on clinching the European spots?!

55:00 - Alfredo Morelos. What’s our view on El Bufalo’s performances, skills and where could he be playing next season?

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A Bit Of A Rant About The Foreign Ref Thing

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gavin and Owen talk:

4:10 - Scottish Premiership players out of contract this summer (Owen picks a team of 11), worries about the Kilmarnock squad and squad management generally in Scotland.

15:30 - How are Aberdeen performing, what do the stats say, which of their players do we like and is it time for McInnes to move on?

42:50 - The hot topics of referees, sectarianism and we field some questions from our listeners

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Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) with the stories, people, stats and rumours about football in Scotland and beyond for fans like you.

#NineOrNothing

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:13:00 +0000

Gavin (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen (www.twitter.com/owenjamesbrown) present the stories, people, stats and rumours about Scottish football and beyond, for fans by fans with the Pure Fitbaw Podcast. Sorry for the coughing, Owen had a cold this week.

Episode Two #NineOrNothing

5:05 Scottish Premiership goalkeepers - who is good, who is bad and are they really all batshit crazy? What does our your gut/the eye test/those damn stats tell us

32:30 Scotland European Championship Qualifiers v Kazakhstan and San Marino next month. Our squad selections, your questions and #nineornothing instead of #nothingmattersmore

58:25 Scotland Under 19s - decent friendly results in Spain, stars in the making and major qualifiers next month for the European Championships in glamorous Armenia!

Move Over Neil Doncaster

owen.brown.07963552661@gmail.com (Gavin Miller and Owen Brown) — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:16:00 +0000

Gavin Miller (www.twitter.com/PureFitbaw) and Owen Brown (www.twitter.com/OwenJamesBrown) discuss the stories, people, stats and rumours about football in Scotland and beyond for fans by fans.

Are you Pure Fitbaw?

4:20 - Scottish Cup Round Up

14:30 - Who will survive out of Hamilton, Dundee or St Mirren?

27:20 - The Split: do you like the top 6/bottom 6 structure?

36:02 - Celtic v Valencia preview

48:14 - Scots abroad: David Bates, Liam Henderson and Jack Harper