Darren Jackson - World Cup Special

Darren Jackson - World Cup Special

This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by former Scotland international Darren Jackson for a deeply personal World Cup special. Darren sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to reflect on the months leading up to the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France — a period that should have been one of the highlights of his career but was overshadowed by a serious illness. He opens up about the physical and emotional challenges he faced, the uncertainty surrounding his health, and how it impacted his preparations for football’s biggest stage. Darren shares his memories of the Scotland squad during that unforgettable journey to France, the camaraderie within the camp, and what it meant to represent his country at a World Cup. The conversation also explores his wider playing career, life in football, and the resilience required to overcome adversity at the highest level of the game. An honest, emotional and inspiring episode that offers a unique perspective on one of Scotland’s most memorable World Cup campaigns. Check Out Paninaro https://shorturl.at/PF5j9 Become a Member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hmxzkPUTkuC58aom_MFIA/join

Peter Grant

This week on Not Another Football Podcast, Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly sit down with former Celtic favourite Peter Grant for a special episode filmed at Rosie Maguire’s in Cabo Roig. Peter reflects on his lifelong connection with Celtic F.C., from coming through the ranks to becoming a key figure in the first team. He shares stories from his years at the club, the pride of wearing the Celtic jersey, and what it meant to represent a club that has always been such a huge part of his life. The conversation also explores the injury setbacks he faced during his career, the challenges of overcoming them, and the determination required to keep competing at the highest level. Throughout it all, Peter’s passion and love for Celtic shine through as he looks back on the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments that shaped his journey. An honest, heartfelt and fascinating conversation with a man whose connection to Celtic runs far deeper than football alone.  Check Out Paninaro https://shorturl.at/PF5j9 Become a Member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hmxzkPUTkuC58aom_MFIA/join

Sanjeev Kohli

This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by actor, writer, comedian and lifelong Scotland supporter Sanjeev Kohli. Best known for his role as Navid in the iconic Scottish sitcom Still Game, Sanjeev sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly for a brilliant conversation that blends football, television, film and music. A passionate Scotland fan, Sanjeev reflects on following the national team through the years, his memories of past World Cups, and the excitement of seeing Scotland back on football’s biggest stage. He also discusses his new World Cup song, Back in the Game, and what inspired him to create it. Away from football, the chat explores his time on Still Game, his recent roles in the film I Swear and the hit TV series Dept. Q, as well as stories from a career that has made him one of Scotland’s most recognisable entertainers. Football, nostalgia, comedy, acting and World Cup memories combine in a thoroughly entertaining episode with one of Scotland’s best-loved personalities.  Listen to 'Back in The Game' https://shorturl.at/b5AMH Check Out Paninaro https://shorturl.at/PF5j9 Become a Member / @notanotherfootballpodcastjs

Tom Boyd - World Cup Special!

This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by former Scotland captain and Celtic legend Tom Boyd for a World Cup special. Tom sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to relive the unforgettable journey to the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France and what it meant to represent Scotland on football’s biggest stage. He reflects on the build-up to the tournament, the excitement that swept the nation, and the experience of opening the World Cup against reigning champions Brazil in front of a global audience. Tom also discusses the infamous own goal in that opening match — one of the most talked-about moments in Scottish football history — sharing his memories of the incident, the reaction that followed, and how he looks back on it all these years later. Alongside the World Cup stories, the conversation covers his distinguished playing career, life at Celtic, and the highs and lows that come with representing your country at the highest level. A fascinating and emotional look back at France ’98 with one of Scotland’s most respected football figures. Check Out Paninaro https://shorturl.at/PF5j9 Become a Member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hmxzkPUTkuC58aom_MFIA/join

David Wotherspoon - World Cup Special!

This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by David Wotherspoon for a special World Cup edition. David sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to reflect on one of the biggest experiences in football — representing Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He shares what it was like to be part of Canada’s return to the world stage, the atmosphere around the tournament, preparing to face some of the world’s best players, and the emotions of walking out at a World Cup. The conversation also explores his career journey, international football, life in the game, and the unique memories that come from competing at football’s biggest event. A fascinating look behind the scenes of the World Cup from a player who lived it, with plenty of stories from one of the most memorable tournaments in recent history. Check Out Paninaro https://shorturl.at/PF5j9 Become a Member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hmxzkPUTkuC58aom_MFIA/join