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The Journos · 29 May 2025
Is David Martindale about to quit Livingston? One Journos thinks so... We also break down a historic Scottish Cup Final win for Aberdeen, dissect the fallout at Celtic, assess Rangers' looming managerial decision, and more!
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🏆 Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup Win 2025
Aberdeen end 35-year wait for the trophy with emotional scenes on Union Street
The community impact of the win and comparisons to Hibs 2016 Cup Final
Manager Jimmy Thelin earns redemption through tactical tweaks and resilience
The power of belief, togetherness, and smart recruitment
⚽ Celtic’s Cup Final Flatness & Season Review
Brendan Rodgers' side criticised for complacency and lack of spark
Celtic's treble bid ends with questions over squad depth and boardroom decisions
Ongoing need for "difference-makers" and squad surgery ahead of the new season
🔁 Rangers Managerial Uncertainty
Delays in naming a new manager raise concerns
The risks of appointing Davide Ancelotti and what the club needs instead
Urgent need for a rebuild and fan patience amid ownership transition
📈 Scottish Football Landscape & European Ambitions
Aberdeen's challenge: Balancing domestic success with European campaigns
Clubs urged to invest in local talent instead of relying on cheap foreign imports
The commercial growth of Hibs and Hearts and the battle for third place
👥 Livingston & David Martindale’s Redemption Story
How the Livi boss nearly quit before leading his side back to the top flight
The challenges and controversy of artificial pitches in the Premiership
🌍 Tragedy at Liverpool Parade vs. Joy of Football Celebrations
Reflecting on the contrast between celebratory parades and tragic events
The importance of security, community, and perspective
🇮🇹 Scott McTominay & Billy Gilmour’s Serie A Success
How Scottish internationals are thriving in Italy with Napoli and beyond
McTominay’s hero status in Naples and the rise of Gilmore under Conte
🧠 Youth Development & Reserve League Concerns
Scottish football's lack of structured youth pathways
Calls for reintroduction of a competitive reserve league
📊 Hearts, Hibs & the New Season Expectations
Derek McInnes at Hearts: embracing analytics and reshaping the squad
Hibs' resurgence under David Gray and potential Black Knight investment
📺 Also in This Episode:
Behind-the-scenes stories from past football parades, including Celtic 1967 and Barcelona 2006
Retro football top hunting and Peter Martin’s £65 Aberdeen shirt adventure
Hilarious personal anecdotes and fierce opinions on Scottish football’s hot topics
The Journos Highlights:
00:00 Aberdeen's Scottish Cup Victory & Aftermath
Opening reaction to Aberdeen’s cup win, Peter Martin in an Aberdeen top, emotional fan scenes in Union Street, historical significance of the win, and comparison to Hibs 2016.
The significance of the Aberdeen victory parade, new heroes for the younger generation, Peter’s story of finding an Aberdeen retro shirt.
10:01 Jimmy Thelin's Tactics vs Brendan Rodgers' Celtic
Jimmy Thelin’s reputation and tactical switch against Celtic, how Aberdeen grew into the game and stayed in it.
12:56 Celtic's Cup Final Defeat & Losing the Treble
Celtic’s squad issues, lack of depth, and muted celebration. The board’s failure to replace key players like Jota.
Celtic’s season reviewed: Champions League progress, domestic double, lack of consistency, Brendan Rodgers’ challenges, and post-January decline.
33:40 Celtic FC Team and Summer Transfer Window
Squad analysis, transfer window expectations, lack of flair and creativity, and boardroom shortcomings.
35:06 Rangers Takeover, Recruitment & Manager Search
Uncertainty around Rangers’ next manager since Clement’s departure, an urgency to improve the team, possible risks like Davide Ancelotti, financial pressure, and season ticket expectations.
44:20 Hibs FC's Late Form and Derek McInnes Joining Hearts FC
Contrasting fortunes: Hibs praised for late-season form, investment from Black Knights; Hearts enter new season with McInnes and data-led Jamestown Analytics.
48:01 David Martindale & Livingston’s Promotion
Martindale’s turnaround in mindset, new investment at Livingston, tactical acumen, recruitment, and respect across the game.
53:05 Artificial Pitches in the Scottish Premiership
Debate over plastic pitches in the Premiership and financial implications.
54:51 McTominay & Gilmour Win Serie A at Napoli
Praise for McTominay and Gilmour in Italy, McTominay’s rise to hero status at Napoli, and fan adulation.
More to Watch:
1. Can Steven Gerrard Make Rangers Champions Again?: https://youtu.be/G3Fg1bMo2Xc
2. Fiercely Debating the Future of Scottish Football: https://youtu.be/0hDo0E5PfpQ
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