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The Journos · 17 April 2025
Peter Martin is joined by top Scottish football writers to tackle the burning issues across the SPFL and beyond. In this week’s jam-packed episode, the panel dives deep into the stories shaping the headlines on and off the pitch.
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🔥 In This Episode of PLZ Soccer's The Journos:
⚔️ Scottish Cup Semi-Finals Preview
Hearts v Aberdeen: Is Neil Critchley walking a tightrope at Tynecastle? The panel discusses whether a semi-final defeat could spell the end for the Hearts boss amid rising fan unrest and underwhelming stats.
Celtic v St Johnstone: Can Valakari's side pull off a shock at Hampden? Why Celtic’s firepower might be too much, but the St Johnstone rebuild is showing promise under the Finn.
🔴 Hibs’ Revival & David Gray’s Impact
Unbeaten in 17 league games and a top-six finish secured — is David Gray the long-term answer?
How tactical tweaks, including a back three and wide deliveries from Nicky Cadden, have transformed the team.
Rocky Bushiri’s turnaround from liability to key performer.
💥 Rivalries, Respect & the Guard of Honour Debate
Should teams offer a Guard of Honour for champions? The panel agree: it's contrived, noisy, and not needed — especially in the Scottish football culture.
📉 Hearts FC’s Struggles in the SPFL & Poor Recruitment
A hard look at the failed signings and backroom setup at Hearts.
Does their analytics-driven recruitment lack footballing intuition?
📈 Aberdeen Under Jimmy Thelin
A strong recovery since February: six wins, three draws, two defeats.
Tactical flexibility and smart January signings stabilising the team.
⚖️ Drink at Football Debate
Should alcohol be reintroduced inside Scottish stadiums? The journalists passionately debate the 40-year-old ban, classism, and inconsistencies in treatment compared to rugby and festivals.
Praise for Motherwell’s fan-friendly initiatives like pre-match beer gardens and community focus.
📝 Out-of-Contract Players & Summer Shake-Ups
The panel highlight potential free agents like Greg Taylor, Lawrence Shankland, Martin Boyle, Janes, and Mikael Mandron.
Who could be the next key signings — or lost talents — in the SPFL?
⚠️ Managers on a Shaky Peg
Is Barry Ferguson’s interim tenure nearing an end?
Will Neil Critchley survive the summer as Hearts FC manager?
Could Neil Lennon’s project at Dunfermline Athletic be his long-term return to Scottish football?
📲 Join the Conversation:
What are your thoughts on the Scottish Cup semi-finals? Should alcohol be allowed at football matches again? And which out-of-contract players would you like your club to sign? Drop your comments below 👇
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The Journos Highlights:
00:00 Intro - PLZ Soccer's The Journos
01:12 Should the Guard of Honour in football be scrapped?
04:02 Will Neil Critchley be axed by Hearts FC?
17:41 Neil Critchley vs David Gray and Steven Naismith
21:28 Jimmy Thelin and Hearts vs Aberdeen Scottish Cup predictions
26:21 St Johnstone vs Celtic - Scottish Cup Semi Final
30:07 David Gray and Hibs FC's Undefeated Record
34:24 Are football fans taken advantage of and treated poorly?
36:06 SFA alcohol ban at football matches
43:22 Scottish football players out of contract
46:26 Postecoglou and Barry Ferguson sacked by the summer
48:10 Neil Lennon Dunfermline Athletic - Return to Scottish football
50:07 Will PSG or Barcelona win the Champions League?
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Martin O'Neill on his time at Celtic: https://youtu.be/in25WpJJnI0
Neil Lennon one-to-one interview: https://youtu.be/RMtX1MpB-70
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