We're kicking off our countdown to the 2026 World Cup by looking back to an era where Scotland were regulars on the world's greatest stage, qualifying for six out of seven finals between 1974 and 1998. For this episode, John has drafted in entertainer Grant Stott, match announcer Graeme Easton and Famous Tartan Magazine Editor Iain Emerson, all kids in the 70's, alongside SFF regular Erin who was still in single digits when Scotland were last at the finals. They were tasked with ranking the official (and one unofficial) Scotland World Cup singles and the home kits worn at each of the tournaments.

From Easy Easy to Del Amitri, through Ally's Army and We Have A Dream to Big Trip to Mexico and Say it With Pride, coupled with the evolution of the Umbro kits, there are varied opinions and great stories from the panel, who also give their views on the ideal World Cup artist(s) for 2026.

We'd also love to hear what you think, so leave your comments, share on Social Media, and let us know what songs make your playlist and the tops you'd be most likely to don come the summer as we look forward to returning to the biggest sporting event on the planet.

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Hibernian - where possibly the only thing left of the season is hoping Hearts can be stopped and maybe even finishing tenth would be preferable.

Falkirk - the high flying newcomers to the Premiership are now dreaming of Europe as the McGlynn Machine rolls on.

Dundee United - is Jim Goodwin under pressure to do something this season whilst not really in danger of anything bad happening and is that too many scars of the last decade?

Aberdeen - the almost annual new year hunt for a new manager is in full swing again, the cup win a distant memory but the defence goes on for now.

It's the middle four in the Premiership and it's a mixture of positive and negative as you'd expect.

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We interrupt these mid-season reviews of the Premiership to bring you an interview with a very special guest!

Charlie and Laurie sat down with Scottish Football legend Mixu Paatelainen to chat about his career in Scotland, both playing and managing. We also ask him some of the questions the listeners sent in.

We hope you enjoy this chat with Mixu.

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