{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Go Radio Football Show Podcast","title":"Scotland Prepare For First World Cup In 28 Years","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dffe930c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3090,"description":"The Go Radio Football Show: June 12th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.\nPLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!\nThe Go Radio Football Show is proudly nominated for The Spotify Listeners’ Choice Award at the very first Scottish Podcast Awards.\n👉 Using Your Mobile Phone, click the link, open in the Spotify App and Cast your VOTE here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWXN9OmFxQB3e \n\nGet ready for World Cup fever as anticipation hits its peak ahead of Scotland’s crucial opener against Haiti. With just hours to go, Rob MacLean and Andy Walker break down everything—from team selection dilemmas and tactical debates to the pressure of getting off to a winning start.\nWill Scotland’s attacking talent deliver when it matters most? Can key figures like Scott McTominay step up on the biggest stage? And how risky is this “must-win” opener in the context of a challenging group?\nBeyond the pitch, the conversation heats up with lively debate on Scottish club football—from Rangers’ managerial uncertainty to Celtic’s evolving leadership and transfer strategy. Add in VAR controversies, fan insight, and a couple of competitive quiz moments for good measure, and you’ve got the perfect pre-match build-up.\nExpect: bold predictions, honest analysis, fan passion, and a countdown ticking loudly toward kickoff.\nKey Episode Highlights\n\n⚽ Scotland vs Haiti Preview – Why three points are non-negotiable and how Scotland should line up\n🌟 Spotlight on McTominay – Fitness concerns, leadership role, and potential to shine\n🧠 Tactical Debate – One striker or two? Who makes the midfield cut?\n🎯 World Cup Pressure – Why this opening game could define Scotland’s tournament\n🏟️ Fan Energy & Atmosphere – The global Scotland support turning up in force\n🔥 VAR & Refereeing Controversy – Early tournament decisions raising eyebrows\n🟢 Celtic Talk – Martin O’Neill’s return, board tensions, and transfer expectations\n🔵 Rangers Discussion – Managerial uncertainty and long-term strategy concerns\n🎙️ Fan...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bFC3ZqZYsj70SWA5vXD7B5yyF4-lQFUWlyguOIDWz6s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMGVj/ODM3N2YxYThiYmYw/ZGE0Yjg3ODZkNjc5/ZjI1My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}