Let Me Be Frank Podcast

To mark the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a special episode of Let Me Be Frank.
Ahead of appearing on stage with the cast in Edinburgh on Friday night, Irvine looks back on the phenomenon that became Trainspotting and its incredible legacy three decades on.
There’s plenty of football too, as the lifelong Hibs fan talks about his love for the Hibees, his thoughts on the modern game and his connections to West Ham.
From Leith and Trainspotting to Hibs, West Ham and plenty more, it’s a brilliant conversation with one of Scotland’s most iconic writers.

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Høgh’s the daddy! Kasper Høgh announced himself in style with a stunning first-half hat-trick as Celtic demolished Kilmarnock 5-1 away from home.

Frank McAvennie gives his verdict on Celtic’s new striker and what his explosive start could mean for Martin O’Neill’s side this season.

Meanwhile, Rangers are still searching for their first competitive win after a nightmare start. Frank believes Derek McInnes will eventually get it right, but with two defeats and a draw already on the board, could it be too late by the time Rangers finally click?

Plus, Frank gives his verdict on Steven Naismith as a potential candidate for the Scotland job.

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Archie MacPherson reflects on an extraordinary career covering Scottish football’s greatest players, managers and moments. From the glory years of the national team to unforgettable World Cups, Archie shares stories from a lifetime behind the microphone. He also speaks candidly about the sadness of watching Scotland’s decline in later years, describing one World Cup side as the worst the country has produced. Along the way, he recalls Jock Stein, Sir Alex Ferguson and the characters who made football’s golden era so special.

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Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston revisit one of the biggest moments in Scottish football history.

Why did Mo Johnston really swap Celtic for Rangers? Bill McMurdo reveals what was happening behind the scenes and explains why one of football’s most controversial transfers unfolded the way it did.

Do you agree with his version of events?
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Didier Agathe joins Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie to relive one of the greatest eras in Celtic’s modern history under Martin O’Neill.
The former fans’ favourite reflects on winning trophies, reaching the UEFA Cup Final in Seville and playing in a team packed with legends including Henrik Larsson, Chris Sutton and Stiliyan Petrov.
Agathe also shares one of the most remarkable stories of his career, recalling the surreal moment he walked into the chapel beneath the Nou Camp before facing Barcelona and found himself kneeling in prayer alongside some of the club’s biggest stars.
He also opens up on why he turned down the chance to become a naturalised Scotland international, revealing his fear that foreign-born players would be unfairly blamed whenever the national team fell short.
It’s a fascinating trip down memory lane with one of the quickest, most exciting and most popular players of Martin O’Neill’s unforgettable Celtic side.
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