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Scottish Cup Weekend Opens as Title Contenders Face Disruption, Discipline Issues and Selection Dilemmas

Scottish Cup Weekend Opens as Title Contenders Face Disruption, Discipline Issues and Selection Dilemmas

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The Go Radio Football Show: 5th of February 2026.

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This episode delivers a high‑energy breakdown of a pivotal week in Scottish football as Paul Cooney is joined by Charlie Mulgrew and Mark Guidi.

From controversial red cards to postponed fixtures and title‑race psychology, the panel dig into every major talking point shaping the Scottish Premiership landscape.

Rangers Hit Five – But Fans Boo?

Rangers thump Kilmarnock 5–1, closing the gap at the top, but the story isn’t the scoreline.

Early red card and penalty shape the game

Tavernier incidents dissected

Fans boo at halftime despite a lead – was it fair?

Danny Rohl responds with a message to the supporters

Mikey Moore & new‑boy excitement: “lively, dangerous, and growing fast”

Celtic’s Postponement Fury & Transfer Moves

Celtic’s trip to Aberdeen is called off with just hours to spare—sparking frustration from fans and pundits.

Was the late call avoidable?

Fixture congestion now ramps up: 13 days, 5 games, Europe included

Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain talks intensify

Arne Engels rejected bid drama: why £20m+ wasn’t enough

Martin O’Neill’s message on unity and squad mentality

Hearts Slip at St Mirren – Title Race Blown Wide Open

A late header sinks Hearts after yet another red card, giving Celtic and Rangers a lifeline.

Derek McInnes breaks down what went wrong.

Hearts excellent with 10 men… until they weren’t

“Psychological shift” now hitting the top three

Are Hearts still genuine contenders?

Scottish Cup Weekend Preview

The team run through a packed Cup schedule with stories everywhere:

Rangers v Queen’s Park: memories of last season’s shocker

Celtic v Dundee: comfortable or tricky?

St Mirren, Motherwell, Falkirk, Dundee United – who’s primed for a run.

Inside the Manager’s Mind

Some of the best insights of the episode:

The crushing pressure of management at Celtic/Rangers

Why team selection mistakes can unravel a season

How to handle players who drift in and out of games

What it means to manage in a “glass bowl” job

World Cup Talk – Scotland, Brazil & Group Expectations

Kaka calls Scotland “medium level” – panel reactions

What Scotland must do to qualify from the group

Harvey Barnes: will he join Scotland for the World Cup run?

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