Let Me Be Frank Podcast

Former world champion Pat Clinton joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant look back at an extraordinary life in boxing.

The former British, European and WBO world flyweight champion reveals how Celtic legend Billy McNeill brought him into the club to help toughen up his players, and why Pat reckons the current Celtic side could do with some of the same treatment today.

Pat also tells the incredible story of the night he became world champion at Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall in 1992. With his fight against Isidro Perez beginning to slip away, Pat was shown a photograph of his late father between rounds. Seeing his dad gave him the inspiration he needed to dig deep, turn the fight around and become a world champion.

He takes us inside that unforgettable night, reflects on his journey from Croy to the Olympics and ultimately the world title, and speaks candidly about the highs, lows and sacrifices that came with a career in the ring.

There’s also plenty of brilliant chat with Frank about how sport has changed, the extraordinary money now available to fighters, Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on boxing and whether some of the fights being made today should really be happening at all.

A cracking conversation with one of Scotland’s genuine world champions. 🥊🏆

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Frank McAvennie reacts to a disastrous afternoon for Celtic after Rangers ran out 3-0 winners at Ibrox to dump their rivals out of the League Cup.

Macca pulls no punches, saying Celtic were bullied, outfought and outplayed and questioning whether some of the players are really playing for Martin O’Neill.

“Those empty shirts aren’t playing for Martin.”

Frank also warns that this result could have much bigger consequences than just a cup exit. If Celtic don’t buck up their ideas quickly, he believes Rangers can win the league. 👀

What went wrong for Celtic at Ibrox, and has this result changed the title race?

🎙️ Frank gives his immediate Old Firm reaction on Frankly Speaking.
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The name’s O’Neil. Brian O’Neil.

The former Celtic and Scotland player joins Simon and Frank for a brilliant look back at a remarkable career.

Brian recalls starring for Scotland at the 1989 FIFA Under-16 World Championship, scoring the semi-final winner against a Portugal side featuring Luis Figo and receiving praise from Pelé.

He also relives two unforgettable late winners at Ibrox, against Rangers in the league and Aberdeen in a cup semi-final, and explains why the presence of away supporters still matters so much.

There are stories from a turbulent period at Celtic, his move to Aberdeen, an unlikely Bundesliga adventure with Wolfsburg, spells with Derby and Preston, and his plans to help fallen football stars.

Plus, with Brian now bearing a remarkable resemblance to Pierce Brosnan, Simon and Frank give the episode the full James Bond treatment.
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Frank McAvennie is back with his latest Frankly Speaking as he gives his prediction ahead of the big clash at Ibrox.

Macca discusses the huge loss of Lawrence Shankland and what his absence could mean, before turning his attention to Scottish football’s latest VAR controversy.

Frank is far from impressed, branding the current situation “Poundshop VAR” and saying it is embarrassing Scottish football.

Plus, Frank gives his verdict on how he sees things playing out at Ibrox.

🎙️ Another no-holds-barred Frankly Speaking on Let Me Be Frank.

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Former Hearts captain and Scotland international Michael Stewart joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a fascinating and typically forthright look back at his life in football.

Michael reveals the extraordinary story behind his ban from Hampden following his criticism of Scottish refereeing, explaining just how far the restrictions went and why he believes the decision set a dangerous precedent for football pundits.

He also gives his verdict on Hearts after their agonising title challenge and the departures of Derek McInnes, Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin to Rangers. Can Wouter Vrancken rebuild the side, and can the Tony Bloom and Jamestown Analytics project keep Hearts challenging Celtic and Rangers?

Michael also opens up on life as one of Scottish football’s most outspoken pundits, the criticism that comes with it and why he refuses to change the way he calls the game.

Then it’s back to where his career began, being signed for Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson, making his debut alongside David Beckham and receiving some unforgettable words of encouragement from Roy Keane.

A brilliant conversation covering Manchester United, Hearts, Scottish football, punditry and one of the strangest bans Michael has experienced.

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