Scotland at the World Cup, manager ambitions & lessons of the Hearts | Steven Naismith big interview

Scotland at the World Cup, manager ambitions & lessons of the Hearts | Steven Naismith big interview

It’s time for Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton to turn the spotlight on their Warm-Up co-host as he heads for America and the World Cup.  Sitting down for a special big interview, Steven Naismith looks ahead to this year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA, taking us inside Steve Clarke’s squad.  Team selection, managing big personalities and the importance of loyalty are all talking points for the Scotland assistant.  Recorded before the squad headed for North America, the big interview also covers his time as Hearts manager, what went wrong, was it really time for him to go and why he believes he would have flourished with more time under the Jambos’ new structure.  And, as the team talk advances in coaching and management, Steven asks what a sports psychologist would have made of his Warm-Up colleagues...  Watch the full interview now and share your comments below.  00:00 STARTS 02:01 World Cup decisions  03:20 Is Steve Clarke a listener?  04:50 Becoming a teacher  08:19 Scotland Euros v World Cup squads?   10:00 McGinn, Robertson, McTominay  12:50 Managing differently  14:06 Loyalty above all else...  16:25 Let a game breathe  18:22 “If you leave, you don’t come back”  19:39 Lessons of the Hearts  20:59 Managerial ambitions?  23:31 Tynecastle regrets?  27:10 Getting the right recruits  28:45 How do you feel about Hearts now?  35:20 Work-life balance  36:58 Joining Russell Martin  38:18 Are you a coach or a manager?  39:50 Player psychology   45:05 What’s realistic for Scotland  47:56 The Scotland fans  49:32 What if you get an offer  51:00 World Cup predictions  ENDS    Follow WilliamHillSPFL:   ✖️ Twitter: https://www.x.com/WilliamHillSPFL  📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamhillspfl  📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/williamhillspfl    18+ please gamble responsibly. Watch The Warm-Up on YouTube 18+ | Find out how to limit gambling ads on social media -http://wh.bet/Ads [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ5WDA3RFIyalBFZy12RFowWlR1WXl6Q0JwQXxBQ3Jtc0tuN3BXcmRzUk14bFdTSU5KWWgxRTI0MFh3THRJZGdIeTl3YU9KeXVtcGk2T0ZtalFrV2pFZlowM0F0cHR5YWF2YnhfTGF0aXB3RHNuR3NzbHlhMlQ3MVdIUjNoTGpUY2pDVzlZNUxoYmw3T0llZW5zWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwh.bet%2FAds&v=uQG8jmTZxTc]    #TheWarmUp #ScottishFootball #spfl #ChrisSutton #KrisBoyd #StevenNaismith #scottishfootballhighlights #spflhighlights #oldfirmhighlights #Rangers #Celtic #scotlandnationalteam #scotland #FWC26 #FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #Somos26 #FWC26Boston #FWC26Miami #WorldCup2026 #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #SteveClarke #KilmarnockFC #LiverpoolFC #AndyRobertson #ScottMcTominay #JohnMcGinn #TottenhamHotspur #Spurs #AstonVilla #sscnapoli #napoli

The biggest question for Scotland and silence from Celtic | The Warm-Up

With Scotland now favourites to win the trophy in North America following friendly victories over Bolivia and Curacao, Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton meet up for a Warm-Up special.  Is the nation getting carried away after eight goals and back-to-back wins in the double header of friendlies? Or is it time to believe in Sir Steve Clarke and his boys?  Kris and Chris talk about what they learned from the matches and who will start in key areas of the park in the opening game against Haiti this weekend.  The duo also turn their eye to the William Hill Premiership and:  * Martin O’Neill’s return and what it says about Celtic  * Ins and outs at Hearts  * And should Lawrence Shankland be Rangers’ captain?  00:00 STARTS  00:13 “Scotland for the cup!”  02:09 The big question for Scotland...  07:11 The other teams in the group  08:20 That contract for Steve Clarke  10:53 What is going on at Celtic?  12:30 No structure, no plan – but plenty of cash  14:45 Martin will never be stronger  16:19 Boydy’s sympathy for the Bhoys  21:00 Hearts ring the changes  23:00 Lawrence Shankland: Rangers captain?  24:25 Predictions for World Cup  30:00 A message for Naisy  31:10 Mexico City is sinking  ENDS    Follow WilliamHillSPFL:   ✖️ Twitter: https://www.x.com/WilliamHillSPFL  📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamhillspfl  📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/williamhillspfl    18+ please gamble responsibly. Watch The Warm-Up on YouTube 18+ | Find out how to limit gambling ads on social media -http://wh.bet/Ads [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ5WDA3RFIyalBFZy12RFowWlR1WXl6Q0JwQXxBQ3Jtc0tuN3BXcmRzUk14bFdTSU5KWWgxRTI0MFh3THRJZGdIeTl3YU9KeXVtcGk2T0ZtalFrV2pFZlowM0F0cHR5YWF2YnhfTGF0aXB3RHNuR3NzbHlhMlQ3MVdIUjNoTGpUY2pDVzlZNUxoYmw3T0llZW5zWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwh.bet%2FAds&v=uQG8jmTZxTc]   #TheWarmUp #ScottishFootball #spfl #ChrisSutton #KrisBoyd #StevenNaismith #scottishfootballhighlights #spflhighlights #oldfirmhighlights #Rangers #Celtic #scotlandnationalteam #scotland #FWC26 #FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #Somos26 #FWC26Boston #FWC26Miami #WorldCup2026 #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #SteveClarke #AberdeenFC #AndyRobertson #ScottMcTominay #JohnMcGinn

“The Rangers are coming” and Scottish football’s NIGHTMARE job | The Warm-Up Mailbag

With the World Cup beckoning Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd want to know if they can get a place in the Scotland team hotel with Steven Naismith.  Why is the Scotland assistant and Warm-Up host reluctant to have his old chums by his side in the USA? And is it time for him to tell the boys a few home truths? Answering your questions in the latest Mailbag, the team also talk regionalised leagues and Scottish football’s ‘nightmare job”.  And Chris expresses sympathy for Kris and Steven over their old club’s fortunes, although Boydy sees clear blue skies around the corner.  Watch the latest show and send the team your questions in the comments.  00:00 STARTS  01:14 Rooms for the World Cup?  03:10 Motherwell to regress?  06:17 Ban artificial pitches?  07:30 Keep or ditch: Celtic’s loan signings  08:38 Biggest disappointment of the season?  13:10 Kicking with both feet?  15:28 How to make VAR better?  17:59 Who is your second team?  20:40 Regionalise the leagues?  24:19 Worst roommate?  ENDS    Follow WilliamHillSPFL:   ✖️ Twitter: https://www.x.com/WilliamHillSPFL  📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamhillspfl  📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/williamhillspfl    18+ please gamble responsibly. Watch The Warm-Up on YouTube 18+ | Find out how to limit gambling ads on social media -http://wh.bet/Ads [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ5WDA3RFIyalBFZy12RFowWlR1WXl6Q0JwQXxBQ3Jtc0tuN3BXcmRzUk14bFdTSU5KWWgxRTI0MFh3THRJZGdIeTl3YU9KeXVtcGk2T0ZtalFrV2pFZlowM0F0cHR5YWF2YnhfTGF0aXB3RHNuR3NzbHlhMlQ3MVdIUjNoTGpUY2pDVzlZNUxoYmw3T0llZW5zWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwh.bet%2FAds&v=uQG8jmTZxTc]    #TheWarmUp #ScottishFootball #spfl #ChrisSutton #KrisBoyd #StevenNaismith #scottishfootballhighlights #spflhighlights #oldfirmhighlights #Rangers #Celtic #footballpreview #scottishpremiership #OldFirm #Motherwell #Falkirk #Hearts #HeartofMidlothian #scotland #celticfc #rangersfc #hibs

Manager SHOCKS and player CHEAT sheets in The Warm-Up team of the season

It's time to pick the team and manager of the 2025/26 season – but with a twist.  Playing in a special format, where they can only choose ONE person from each of the top-flight clubs, Kris Boyd, Steven Naismith and Chris Sutton pick the best from the William Hill Premiership.  Find out who features across all three of The Warm-Up teams. Is Chris holding Kris to rules he’s not following? And why is Steven looking for a Luke – or is it a Lewis – in Livingston?  Watch the full show and tell us your team and manager, following the same rules as The Warm-Up team, in the comments below.  00:00 STARTS  01:10 Choosing manager of the season  02:55 Steven’s case for the defence  04:47 The front four  05:15 Rangers’ best player  06:10 Picking Luke Shanley  07:22 Chris chooses his team  09:10 The number 6 role  13:05 That’s not a good question  13:45 You need me on this  14:54 Kris’s team of the year  21:41 Baseball-batted all season  23:25 Another vote for Terry  24:58 Did you mean to call me?  ENDS    Follow WilliamHillSPFL:   ✖️ Twitter: https://www.x.com/WilliamHillSPFL  📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamhillspfl  📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/williamhillspfl    18+ please gamble responsibly. Watch The Warm-Up on YouTube 18+ | Find out how to limit gambling ads on social media -http://wh.bet/Ads [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ5WDA3RFIyalBFZy12RFowWlR1WXl6Q0JwQXxBQ3Jtc0tuN3BXcmRzUk14bFdTSU5KWWgxRTI0MFh3THRJZGdIeTl3YU9KeXVtcGk2T0ZtalFrV2pFZlowM0F0cHR5YWF2YnhfTGF0aXB3RHNuR3NzbHlhMlQ3MVdIUjNoTGpUY2pDVzlZNUxoYmw3T0llZW5zWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwh.bet%2FAds&v=uQG8jmTZxTc]    #TheWarmUp #ScottishFootball #spfl #ChrisSutton #KrisBoyd #StevenNaismith #scottishfootballhighlights #spflhighlights #oldfirmhighlights #Rangers #Celtic #footballpreview #scottishpremiership #OldFirm #Motherwell #Falkirk #Hearts #HeartofMidlothian #scotland #celticfc #rangersfc #hibs #dundeeutd #dundee #dundeefc #dundeeutd #aberdeen #aberdeenfc #kilmarnock #kilmarnockfc #stmirren #livingston #livingstonfc

Scotland's Player of the Season with NO Old Firm contenders | The Warm-Up

In this season of surprises, unlikely and unexpected stars have emerged to light up the William Hill Premiership.  As The Warm-Up team discuss their Player of the Season, few have been at Celtic Park and Ibrox, but at places like Fir Park, Falkirk and Tynecastle.  Kris Boyd, Steven Naismith and Chris Sutton look at the key players who have driven Hearts’ title challenge and those who have been vital components in Motherwell’s free-flowing football.  They discuss the Bairns who have become men under John McGlynn and look at who has driven Hibs to a top six finish.  And are there really no Old Firm contenders in a season where Rangers finished third and Celtic clinched the title on the final day?  Watch the full show and tell us who we have missed in the comments below.  00:00 STARTS  01:05 The team I have enjoyed watching most this season  01:56 “Not a fan of Nygren”  02:58 “Any Rangers players in there?”  04:16 A Just cause at Fir Park  06:58 Motherwell’s vital spark  08:52 The leaders at Tynecastle  09:46 Leonard brings quality control  11:57 The jewel in Hearts’ crown  14:48 Why has no one taken a chance on him?  17:26 A call-up for Scotland?  17:58 All we hear is Claudio Braga  ENDS    Follow WilliamHillSPFL:   ✖️ Twitter: https://www.x.com/WilliamHillSPFL  📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamhillspfl  📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/williamhillspfl    18+ please gamble responsibly. Watch The Warm-Up on YouTube 18+ | Find out how to limit gambling ads on social media -http://wh.bet/Ads [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQ5WDA3RFIyalBFZy12RFowWlR1WXl6Q0JwQXxBQ3Jtc0tuN3BXcmRzUk14bFdTSU5KWWgxRTI0MFh3THRJZGdIeTl3YU9KeXVtcGk2T0ZtalFrV2pFZlowM0F0cHR5YWF2YnhfTGF0aXB3RHNuR3NzbHlhMlQ3MVdIUjNoTGpUY2pDVzlZNUxoYmw3T0llZW5zWQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwh.bet%2FAds&v=uQG8jmTZxTc]    #TheWarmUp #ScottishFootball #spfl #ChrisSutton #KrisBoyd #StevenNaismith #scottishfootballhighlights #spflhighlights #oldfirmhighlights #Rangers #Celtic #footballpreview #scottishpremiership #OldFirm #Motherwell #Falkirk #Hearts #HeartofMidlothian #scotland #celticfc #rangersfc #hibs