{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Motherwell Daft","title":"Gutted Toulouse Jens & Big Suttie Turns Up Late (Like Any Good Striker)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3289,"description":"A chaotic, laugh-out-loud instalment as hosts Crofty and Peter try a minute’s silence… then immediately unravel into classic banter—complete with Crofty adopting a Canadian accent just to survive a Tim Hortons order.\n \nBut amid the madness, there’s real football substance: a heartfelt goodbye to manager Jens after an 11‑month spell and his move to Toulouse, plus an in-depth, story-rich chat with club icon John Sutton on Motherwell highs, European nights, dressing-room characters, and why Scottish youth development is at a crossroads. \nKey highlights \nA “minute’s silence” experiment that becomes a running joke about audience drop-off (and who lasted longest).\nFarewell to Jens: hosts react to his departure after a formal approach from Toulouse, with compensation and terms “finalised” after 11 months.\nGary Muircroft vs Tim Hortons: the Canadian-accent order attempt (hash browns, vanilla dip doughnut…and a “tangerine quencher”) becomes instant episode folklore.\nGuest arrival chaos: John Sutton is “in the house” and joins as the star guest. [\nWho next for the dugout? Talk of Europe-based feelers, debate over Scottish options, and a shout for Barry Ferguson. \nJohn Sutton’s journey: from Tottenham academy days (including mention of a young Wayne Rooney at Everton) to a move north, helped by Tosh McKinlay, amid lower-league cash issues after ITV Digital collapsed.  \nMotherwell memories: playing under managers like Mark McGhee, reflections on Jim Gannon as “divisive/maverick”, and standout moments such as the 6–6 vs Hibs and a 3–3 comeback at Rangers.\nEuropean nights: discussion of ties including Nancy and an away trip to Steaua Bucharest described as one of the best atmospheres he played in. \nCup final & the “VAR would have a heart attack” era: reflections on the Scottish Cup final vs Celtic and the crunching challenges of the time.\nHearts madness under Vladimir Romanov: interpreter stories, missed pay, and the strange realities of that period (including a stint in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wswxpZsj4KrJX6gOmhxoglN7oKu5fF6ndJ2Tmdn1JEo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYTNh/NzdhZjFmNDg1ZDhk/MjFmOThlY2UwYzkx/YWJjNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}