Across The Tiers

Across The Tiers

Across The Tiers is a monthly Scottish football podcast covering every division in the SPFL. Join hosts Ray Bradshaw and Jack Traynor for a light-hearted deep dive into the national game. Featuring special guests, reporting from grounds, and more. Produced by MBC Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 9, 2026 • 66 mins

We're back with our first SPFL deep-dive of the season! Join Ray, Mark, and Jack as they discuss discontent at Celtic Park, managerial changes at Hibs, Stenny's flying start to the season under Marvin Bartley, shoots of recovery at Ross County and Hamilton Accies, and the end of an era at Spartans.


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After a short break to recover from World Cup disappointment, Across The Tiers is back!


On the first episode of the 2026/27 season, we're taking a close look at the beginning of the Sébastien Pocognoli era - including Steve Clarke's legacy, the exciting fresh faces in our Nations League squad, and our disappointing opening games against Slovenia and Switzerland.


Was Pocognoli the right appointment? Is John McGinn doing enough...

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June 10, 2026 • 64 mins

We're taking a break from the SPFL to bring you a special World Cup preview episode! Join Ray, Mark and Jack as they take a close look at the Scotland squad, our Group C opponents, and our chances of qualifying for the knockout rounds. We also cover Steve Clarke's new contract, the goalkeeper conundrum, and pick a starting eleven for the Haiti game.


As you'd expect, there's also plenty of inconsequential blether about gout, foot...

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June 6, 2026 • 74 mins

On this episode of Across The Tiers, we discuss the thrilling conclusion to the most exciting SPFL season in years. We cover East Kilbride's rapid ascent through the pyramid, ICT's hard-fought League One triumph, Ross County's relegation woes, the remarkable success (and unexpected departures) of Gary Naysmith and Eva Olid, and - of course - Celtic's controversial final-day victory over Hearts.


All that plus plenty of nonsense a...

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As we approach the conclusion of an incredibly memorable season in Scottish football, Ray, Mark and Jack discuss Edinburgh City finishing bottom of League Two, an exciting battle between Stenhousemuir and ICT for the League One title, Ross County's woes, Hearts moving into a shock lead in the SWPL, and controversial post-split fixtures in the Premiership.


There's also plenty of useless blether about sausages, Mark's battle with ...

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In this month's episode, Ray, Mark and Jack chat about EK overtaking Spartans in the League Two title race, unpack two eventful Old Firm derbies (on and off the pitch), and look ahead to Scotland's upcoming friendlies. We're also asking if Craig Gordon ranks among the country's greatest keepers, whether or not Alloa are genuine League One contenders, and if Glasgow City can hold onto their slim SWPL lead.


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On this month's episode, Ray and guest host Mark Nelson chat to Joelle Murray about playing for Scotland, managing Hibs, and winning a One Club award with Jamie Carragher. Plus we look back on the biggest January transfer moves in every SPFL division, discuss celebrity Queen of the South supporters, and make some predictions for the end of the season.

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It's our first episode of 2026 and, at the halfway point of the SPFL season, there's plenty to discuss. There's been managerial changes at Celtic, Kilmarnock, and Ross County, Glasgow City have opened up a lead in the SWPL, and off-field woes have continued at Hamilton Accies. If that wasn't enough, we also get into the latest transfer news from Ibrox and Tynecastle, make some mid-season predictions, and talk about wrestling taking...

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December 16, 2025 • 77 mins
It's been another eventful month in Scottish football. We've found out which countries the national team will face at the World Cup (and how expensive it'll be to go), off-field issues have worsened at Hamilton Accies, and there's been another managerial change in Glasgow. Ray and Jack unpack all of those topics - plus crustaceous clobber, stealing in China, and much more - on this episode of Across The Tiers.

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November 19, 2025 • 77 mins
Ray Bradshaw and Jack Traynor are back with the second instalment of Across The Tiers. As the halfway point of the season approaches, there's plenty to discuss - including a five-way title race in the SWPL, big issues at Hamilton Accies, and headline-grabbing managerial changes in Glasgow. If that wasn't enough, this episode also includes the pros and cons of eating a "Ronaldo guy" breakfast and reveals which Scottish football team...

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October 4, 2025 • 81 mins
Join Ray Bradshaw and Jack Traynor for the first episode of Across The Tiers: a monthly Scottish football podcast covering every division in the SPFL. On the inaugural episode, the guys discuss away trips to Dingwall, Ian McCall's Coco Pops restaurant, and intense ex-pros in charity games. Plus we have early season reviews of League Two, League One, The Championship, SWPL, and SPL - including a look at close look at the problems fa...

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