Poke Your Garter👀 | The STV Radio Football Podcast
Oct 5, 2026 · 1h 23m
Summary
The STV Radio Football Show features Mick Kennedy and Graham McGarry discussing Scotland’s recent international wins under new manager Sebastian Pocagnoli. The guests highlight the squad’s improved tactical clarity and positive dressing room culture, noting the strong form of players like Stephen Welsh and Kieran Bowie. They also debate the red card incident against North Macedonia and the future role of John McGinn. The episode includes light-hearted banter about Callum Bell’s absence and a review of listener-submitted jokes.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Introducing guests Mick Kennedy and Graham McGarry
Weekend activities and personal anecdotes
Listener messages and international travel stories
Jokes, bloopers, and the 'Poke Your Garters' segment
More jokes and the Dunhill incident
Scotland's win and new manager Pocognoli
Player character and tactical changes
Discussion on Michael Nicholson and Celtic academy
Referee decisions and John McGinn's role
Predicting the Scotland lineup vs Slovenia
Striker choices and managerial expectations
CR Smith advertisement
The Sixes tournament and media coverage
Celtic fan protests and Dermot Desmond
Celtic's European struggles and financial power
Domestic dominance and club structure
League title predictions and Motherwell news
Fixture schedule and lower league updates
Interview with East Kilbride manager
League 2 predictions and sign-off
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