Highland League Podcast

Glory years at Fraserburgh, Playing Under One Of The Best Highland League Managers And Becoming A Broch Legend: Billy Gordon: S1 E1

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:39:08 +0000

Fraserburgh Legend Billy Gordon talks to Sean McAngus about his career and all things Highland League football. He reveals who is the most talented player he played with and how he thinks the Broch will do against Rangers in the Scottish Cup on Sunday. Gordon made 721 appearances for the club.

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Meet A Highland League Goal Machine: Keith And Formartine’s Cammy Keith: S1 E2

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:46:20 +0000

Goal machine Cammy Keith talks to Sean McAngus about playing under Pele, hat trick whisky at Formartine, trial at Nottingham Forest and much more.

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Magical Ross County Scottish Cup Run, Montrose Relegation Battle And Highland League Tales: Garry Wood: S1 E3

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:39:37 +0100

Formartine United striker Garry Wood talks to Sean McAngus about magical Scottish Cup run to the final with Ross County, relegation battle with Montrose, Highland League and much more!

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Paul Coutts: Rise from Scottish Highland Football League to chasing promotion to English Premier League: S1 E4

Tue, 01 May 2018 15:45:09 +0100

Sheffield United midfielder Paul Coutts speaks to Sean McAngus about enjoying football again at Cove, move to Peterborough United, Steel City derby, and much more! Hope you enjoy it!

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Football referee Calum Spence opens about his role on Highland League Podcast: S1 E5

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:29:03 +0100

Sean McAngus speaks to referee Calum Spence about getting into refereeing, VAR, vanishing spray and much more.

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Testimonial Reward, Broch Highland League Highlights And Rangers Scottish Cup Clash: Fraserburgh’s Marc Dickson: S1 E6

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:24:39 +0100

Fraserburgh's Marc Dickson talks to Sean McAngus about his career. He reveals who is the best player he has played with and much more. Dickson enters his 14th season at the club. He was rewarded with a testimonial match against Peterhead on Saturday for his service to the Broch. He made his Broch debut back in August 2005

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Youth Days, Coping With Heavy Defeats At Fort William And Grabbing Winner To Knock Perth Glory Out Of FFA Cup: Sean Ellis: S2 E1

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:40:17 +0000

Former Fort and Clach Striker Sean Ellis talks to Sean McAngus about his career. He talks about coming through Inverness Caley Thistle and Ross County youth team. As well as going from Fort William to winning silverware galore at Heidelberg United and much more.
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Scotland Move, Whisky Prizes For Goals At Formartine, Living In Australia And A League Trial At Same Time as Usain Bolt: Marek Madle: S2 E2

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 11:21:45 +0000

Former Formartine and Huntly Striker Marek Madle talks to Sean McAngus about his career with him now in Australia. He talks about coming through first time playing in Scotland before starring for Hermes, Huntly and Formartine. Working under Steve Paterson at United. As well as winning silverware with Queensland Lions and much more.
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Big Move To Hibernian, Characters Like Kenny Miller, Dramatic Highland League Cup Win And Enjoyable Time At Fort William: former keeper John Campbell: S2 E3

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:05:24 +0000

Former Fort William, Clachnacuddin and Nairn County keeper John Campbell talks to Sean McAngus about his career with him now retired from the game.

He talks about being snatched up by Hibernian and playing in the youth team.

Winning silverware and much more.

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Inverness Caley Thistle Youth Days, Scottish Cup Run With Nairn County And Move To America: Callum Donaldson: S2 E4

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:44:46 +0100

Former Nairn County keeper Callum Donaldson talks to Sean McAngus about his career.
He talks about being at Inverness Caley Thistle and playing in the youth team. Enjoying playing for Nairn County.
Winning silverware and much more.
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Paul Coutts Opens Up About Sheffield United Exit After Promotion To English Premier League, Cove Rangers’ Rapid Rise And His Future: S2 E5

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:08:37 +0100

Former Cove Rangers player Paul Coutts talks to Sean McAngus about his career in the Highland League Podcast.
He talks about time at Sheffield United, signing for Fleetwood Town and Jevan Anderson signing for Burton Albion in his second podcast with me.

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Injury Blow To Full Time Dream, Fort William BBC Documentary And Australia Adventure: Craig Rennie: S2 E6

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:51:21 +0000

Former Fort William player Craig Rennie talks to Sean McAngus about his career.
He talks about time at Inverness Caley Thistle, Fort William BBC documentary, playing in Australia and much more.
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Episode seven of the Highland League podcast Season two : Zander Sutherland

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:39:17 +0000

Former Brora and Buckie Thistle player Zander Sutherland talks to Sean McAngus about his career.
He talks about time at Inverness Caley Thistle, title success at Buckie and Brora and much more.
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Brora’s Dutch star, Nairn shot-stopper and striker’s return from injury: multiple guests: S2 E8

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:52:14 +0000

Brora's Bjorn Wagenaar, Nairn County goalie Dylan Maclean and Broch's Gary Harris speaks to Sean McAngus for the podcast.
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Pressures Of Trying To Breakthrough At Old Firm Club, Magical Ross County Scottish Cup Run, Derek Adams And Embracing The Highland League: Paul Lawson: S2 E9

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:51:07 +0100

Formartine United manager Paul Lawson speaks to Sean McAngus for the podcast.
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From Highland League Debut At 18 To Playing Football In The United Arab Emirates Second Division: Connor Brian: S2 E10

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:36:55 +0100

Join Sean McAngus as he sits down with former Huntly and Rothes defender, Connor Brian, to discuss his successful career in football. From Scotland to the United Arab Emirates, hear about the challenges and highlights.

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Goalkeeper Who Once Became A Internet Sensation With Bigger Wikipedia Page Than Neymar Lifts Lid On Football Career: Fraser Hobday: S2 E11

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:30:49 +0100

Not many Highland League footballers can say they once became a internet sensation for having a bigger Wikipedia Page than Neymar!

Turriff United, Huntly and Peterhead goalie Fraser Hobday, is on the Highland League Podcast.

Fraser talks to Sean McAngus about becoming a internet sensation over his impressive Wikipedia page which highlighted in detail his footballing career and was regularly updated by his sister.

He also talks about his loan spell at Peterhead where he delivered a man of match performance against Dundee United in the Challenge Cup.

He also shared his career highlights so far and much more.

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Episode twelve of the Highland League podcast Season two: Ryan Green

Tue, 19 May 2020 20:10:15 +0100

Former Forres, Elgin, Nairn, Lossiemouth and Buckie striker Ryan Green speaks to Sean McAngus for the podcast about his career.
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Most Successful Manager In Highland League History Opens Up For First Time In Podcast: Buckie, Deveronvale and Huntly’s Gregg Carrol:S2 E13

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 21:01:29 +0100

Former Deveronvale,Buckie and Huntly manager Gregg Carrol opens up about his management career to Sean McAngus.
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Highland League Team Mates Charity Challenge In Support Of Research Into MND: S2 E14

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:05:13 +0100

Former Cove boss Kevin Tindal, ex Broch legend Russell McBride, former Nairn defender Michael Morrison and ex Cove forward Martin Johnston on HL memories and the running challenge to raise funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

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Episode fifteen of the Highland League Podcast Season Two: Strathspey Thistle assistant manager Tommy Wilson

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:03:32 +0100

Strathspey Thistle assistant manager Tommy Wilson opens up to Sean McAngus on coaching, ambitions and much more.

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Arriving In Scotland To Pursue Football Dream, Facing Netherland Superstars And Much More: Conor Gethins: S2 E16

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:12:26 +0100

Formartine United striker Conor Gethins opens up to Sean McAngus on time at Ross County in the Highland League Podcast, representing his country and much more.

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From Highland League Glory To Global Trotting Sports Media Career: Keith Robertson: S2 E17

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:57:59 +0000

Former Highland League player turned Sports Media producer Keith Robertson opens up to Sean McAngus on title glory with Keith, starring for Peterhead, sports media career and much more.

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Banffshire Derbies, Buckie Title Winning Free Kick, Highlights And Coaching: Andy Low: S2 E18

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:36:03 +0000

Inverurie Locos boss Andy Low who played for Buckie, Locos and Huntly opens up to Sean McAngus about his title winning free kick vs Vale, coaching, and much more.

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Passion For Fitness, Rapid Rise Of The Highland League And Silverware Success: Formartine’s Jonny Smith: S2 E19

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:47:48 +0000

Formartine United striker Jonny Smith talks to Sean McAngus about his title success with Cove, rising quality of the Highland League, his business venture, hunger for more success and much more.

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Playing Between The Sticks, Pressure At Formartine United And Ambitions :Inverurie Locos’ Jamie Michie: S2 E20

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:24:09 +0100

Inverurie Locos' Jamie Michie talks to Sean McAngus about playing between the sticks as a youngster, pressure at Formartine United, ambitions with Inverurie and much more.

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Rapid Rise From Juniors To Highland League Management, Mental Health Struggles And Coaching Ambitions: Huntly manager Allan Hale: S2 E21

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:01:33 +0100

Huntly manager Allan Hale talks to Sean McAngus about playing for
Fraserburgh, managing Maud JFC, managing Keith FC, importance of mental wellbeing and much more.

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One Of The Highland League’s Deadliest Strikers’: Fraserburgh’s Scott Barbour: S2 E22

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:57:30 +0100

One of Fraserburgh FC's deadliest strikers Scott Barbour talks to Sean McAngus about thrilling trophy wins, interest from Scottish League One club and much more.

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Shining In Rangers’ Youth System, Move To Blackpool, Dealing With Playing Career Ending Early And Coaching Experiences: Huntly assistant manager Stefan Laird: S2 E23

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:10:33 +0100

Huntly FC assistant manager Stefan Laird talks to Sean McAngus about shining in Rangers' youth system, coaching career after playing career ended early, being at Blackpool and much more.

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Insight Into Scottish Lowland League : S2 E24

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Lowland League podcast Official Catchup's Chris Pow talks to Sean McAngus about Old Firm colt sides, standout players in the Lowland League, impressive Bonnyrigg Rose and much more.

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Reality Of Full Time Football, Celtic Scottish Cup Upset With Clyde And Behind The Scenes As Dundee Went Into Administration: Craig McKeown S3 E1

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

In part one, former Formartine and Brora defender Craig McKeown talks to Sean McAngus about the reality of full time football at Dunfermline, cup upset with Clyde, Dundee administration and much more.

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Episode Two of the Highland League Podcast Season Three : Craig McKeown’s insight on Formartine United and much more

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

In part two, former Formartine and Brora defender Craig McKeown talks to Sean McAngus about his time in the Highland League.

Insight on playing under Steve Paterson and why United never met the expectations to clinch their first title win! Winning the title with Brora. And much more!

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Highland League Breakthrough, Playing In Australia, Scotland Return As Pandemic Struck And Pressure At Falkirk: Striker Jaime Wilson: S3 E3

Wed, 04 May 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Over the years, Highland League players have made the step-up the leagues.

Former Rothes striker Jaime Wilson who currently plays for Falkirk, is on the Highland League Podcast.

Jaime opens up to host Sean McAngus about the Caley Thistle youth days, his Australia spell and the pressure of playing in front of 3,000 average crowds at Falkirk as they bid to return to the Championship.

He also revealed how he took the switch from part-time to full-time football.

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The Reality Of Full-Time Football, Formartine Under Steve Paterson And Career Highlights : Stuart Smith: S3 E4

Tue, 31 May 2022 20:57:40 +0100

Formartine defender Stuart Smith talks to Sean McAngus about Dons youth days, Peterhead, ups and downs at Formartine and much more in the Highland League Podcast.

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Winning Mentality, £1500 Move To Cove Rangers And Dramatic Final Day Highland League Title Win: Cove Rangers Eric Watson: S3 E5

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:31:16 +0100

His £1500 move to Cove Rangers is hailed as the club's best pound-for-pound signing ever made.

Former Cove Rangers and Inverurie Locos defender Eric Watson, is on the Highland League Podcast.

Eric shares his action-packed journey with Sean McAngus from Montrose Roselea juniors to helping Cove Rangers become the first ever Highland League club to gain promotion to Scottish League Two through the pyramid playoffs.

He also talks about watching Paul Coutts' rapid rise from the Scottish Highland Football League to chasing promotion to English Premier League.

He shared the advice he is giving young players and how he has developed a winning mentality.

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Injury Blow To Full Time Dream, 30 Goals Season At Fort William And Inverness Youth Days: Nairn County Striker Scott Davidson: S3 E6

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Nairn striker Scott Davidson talks to Sean McAngus about Caley youth days, playing in underrated Fort side, best player he has played with and much more.

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Dominica National Team’s Top Scorer Julian Wade Opens Up On The Journey From The CONCACAF Champions League To Formartine United: S3 E7

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100

From starring in the CONCACAF Champions League to Formartine United in the Scottish Highland Football League.

Formartine United and Brechin City striker Julian Wade is on the Highland League Podcast.

Julian shares in-depth about his remarkable career with Sean McAngus which has included spells in Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and, Guyana and Guadeloupe.

He is the Dominica National Team's top scorer and once faced Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies.

He also talks about the thriving experience of playing in the CONCACAF Champions League against one of top Mexican sides and much more.

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Liverpool Trials, Fort William Move, BBC Documentary Fight At The Fort, Behind The Scenes Insight And Ambitions Moving Forward: Adam Morris: S3 E8

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:50:00 +0100

Huntly's Adam Morris talks to Sean McAngus about being in BBC Scotland's documentary Fight At The Fort, trials at Liverpool, behind the scenes insight at Fort William Football Club, ambitions moving forward and much more.

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Buckie Goal Scoring Exploits, Ross County Youth Recruitment Job , Career Ending Injury And Scottish Cup Memories: John McLeod: S3 E9

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:18:37 +0100

Former Buckie Thistle, Brora Rangers and Fort William striker John McLeod talks to Sean McAngus about goal scoring exploits at Buckie Thistle, football struggles, Scottish Cup tales, Ross County youth recruitment job and much more.

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Making A Difference Through Russell Anderson Development School Job, Bouncing Back From Major Injury And Hopes for Huntly : Angus Grant: S3 E10

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:33:35 +0100

Huntly striker Angus Grant talks to Sean McAngus about coming back from major injury, making Highland League breakthrough at Turriff United, making a difference through Russell Anderson Development School and much more.

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What Is It Really Like To Be A Highland League Manager, Best Wick Side And Funny Memories: Wick Academy’s Gary Manson: S3 E11

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:47:18 +0000

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson talks to Sean McAngus about his Ross County youth days, being part of the best Wick side, interesting insight into what it is like to be a Highland League manager, funny stories about team-mate Gary Weir and much more.

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Dundee United Youth Days, Locos Title success, Chuff Chuffs And Why We Should Be Shouting About The HL More: Inverurie Locos’ Scott Buchan : S3 E12

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:54:12 +0000

Inverurie Locos under 20s manager Scott Buchan talks to Sean McAngus about his Dundee United youth days, title success, Chuff Chuffs, management success and much more.

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Dream move To English Premiership Side Blackburn Rovers, Coming Home And Dramatic Aberdeenshire Shield Win: Stuart Cumming: S3 E13

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:24:20 +0000

Former Elgin City, Montrose, Formartine United, Buckie Thistle and Turriff United player Stuart Cumming talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Move to English Premiership side after shining in Victory Shield!

⚽Stories about well-known players.

⭐Dramatic Aberdeenshire Shield win

And much more.

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Turriff United Success, Australian Adventure With Other Highland League Stars And Scouting Analyst At Aberdeen FC: Aaron McKenna: S3 E14

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:23:17 +0000

Former Turriff United, Buckie Thistle and Holland Park Hawks SC player Aaron McKenna talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Playing college football in America

⚽Turriff United cup success

⭐ Scouting analyst at Aberdeen Football Club.

And much more.

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Brechin City Title Hopes, Breaking Through At Hearts, Beating Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic and Falling Out Of Love With Football: Anthony McDonald: S3 E15

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:46:05 +0000

Brechin City midfielder Anthony McDonald talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🏆 Title hopes and pressure of being hailed as a Hearts wonderkid.

🔥 Being in the Hearts side that thrashed Brendan Rodgers' Celtic side.

💔 Falling out of love with football and much more

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Insight Look At The Lowland League, Play Offs, Controversial Conference League And More: Chris Pow :S3 E16

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:41:13 +0100

Official Catchup's Chris Pow talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🏆 Insight into Lowland League champions Spartans and the league.

🔥 Exciting playoffs!!

Controversial Conference League and much more.

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Playing In Celtic Youth Side, Funny Highland League Stories And Kidney Transplant From His Mum: Scott Whelan: S3 E17

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:31:18 +0100

Former Keith, Turriff United and Banks O'Dee player Scott Whelan who currently plays for Maud talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Being in Celtic and Inverness Caley Thistle youth teams.

🔥 Playing in the Highland League with Keith.

⚽ Kidney transplant from his mum and much more.

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Starring In Vale Side With Young Jim Leighton, Trophy Success, Endless Untapped Highland League Talent And Scouting Young Players For Aberdeen: Grant Smith: S3 E18

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:16:57 +0100

Former Vale, Broch, Cove Rangers and Deveronside player Grant Smith talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Playing alongside young Jim Leighton at Vale.

🔥 Trophy success.

⚽ Scouting players for Aberdeen and much more.

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From Highland League Breakthrough to Life Changing Aussie Move: Trophies Galore, Yoogali Return As Player Coach And His Recruitment Hunt For Two Scottish Attacking Players: Darren Bailey: S3 E19

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:18:34 +0000

Former Formartine United and Lossiemouth player Darren Bailey talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Highland League breakthrough with Lossiemouth.
💥 Life-changing move to Australia
🏆 Trophies galore across different teams like Yoogali Soccer Club.
⚽ Returning to Yoogali as a player-coach and promotion to the National Premier League.
🔥 Why have so many Highland League players been successful in Australia?

🔎 Recruitment hunt for two attacking players from Scotland.

And much more.

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Following Coaching Dream In America, Connecting With Famous People In Football And His Role As Nairn County's Scout: Calum McKenzie: S3 E20

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:25:44 +0000

Nairn County scout Calum McKenzie talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Swapping Lossie for America to follow coaching dream
💥 Coaching experiences in Scotland
⚽ How he connected with well-known goalie Asmir Begović.
🔥 The switch from goalkeeping coaching to scouting.
⚽ Remarkable spell scouting goalies for a Luxembourg top division side.
🔥 Insight into his role as a scout for Nairn County and much more.

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Nairn County success, Jock Wallace's Efforts To Try To Take Him To Hearts And His Family Football Success : John Sim: S3 E21

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:44:47 +0100

Former Nairn County FC player John Sim talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Race for his signature as a youngster.
💥 Success with Nairn County.
⚽ Cup upset over Forfar.
🔥 Praise from Jock Wallace and how he tried to take him on trial at Hearts.
⚽His grandfather Andy Mitchell and uncle Andy 'Juppy' Mitchell's football success.
And much more.
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Innes McKay's rise from juniors to current Highland League champions Buckie Thistle: S3 E22

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:11:52 +0100

Buckie Thistle defender Innes McKay talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

🔥 Juniors with Buckie Rovers.

💥 Lifts the lid on the step-up from juniors to starring for Deveronvale in the Highland League.

⚽ Memorable moments at Vale and playing under Craig Stewart.

🔥 The move to Buckie Thistle

⚽Family connections to Buckie Thistle.
And much more.

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Mark Ridgers on Hearts under Romanov, training with Brazilian legend Kaka, rollercoaster time at Inverness Caley Thistle and adjusting to part-time football: S3 E23

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:38:10 +0100

Buckie Thistle goalie Mark Ridgers talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥 Inside look at playing for Hearts during the Vladimir Romanov era.

⚽️ Representing Scotland at Under-21 level.

✈️ American adventure which including training with Brazilian superstar Kaka.

🔥 Eventful times at Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC

⚽ Transitioning to part-time football with Buckie Thistle and working at Ross County.

⚽️ Plus, loads more from his fascinating career!

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Meet the Highland League footballer who overcame two career-threatening injuries and set up online football coaching business: Clachnacuddin's Rorie MacLeod: S3 E24

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:59:25 +0100

Clachnacuddin's Rorie Macleod talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥 How he overcame two career-threatening injuries.

⚽️ Life under Conor Gethins at high flying Clach.

🔥 How he set up his online football coaching business and future ambitions

⚽ And much more.

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How Clachnacuddin helped this footballer rediscover his passion for football and earn a move to a Highland League title contender: Brora Rangers' Connor Bunce S3 E25

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Brora Rangers' Connor Bunce talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

⚽ Youth days at Inverness Caley Thistle.

⚽️ How Clachnacuddin made him fall back in love with football.

🔥He reveals how he turned down a move away to another Highland League side a few seasons ago.

⚽️ His recent move to Brora and much more.

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How I Set Up Football Academy in Africa And Insight Into Football Agent World : Forres Mechanics coach Mark Holmes: S3 E26

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Forres Mechanics coach Mark Holmes talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥 Playing under Sergei Baltacha at Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

⚽️ Playing in Australia and winning silverware in the Highland League.

🔥 Work as a football agent and his football academy in Africa and much more.

⚽️ To support Mark's academy you can buy his book at Waterstones, WH Smith,

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How a Highland League striker recovered from a rare health condition and attracted interest from SPFL clubs with his goal-scoring efforts: Clachnacuddin's James Anderson: S4 E1

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Clachnacuddin's James Anderson talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥Ross County youth days

⚽️ Breakthrough with Clach in the Highland League.

🏥 The challenge of recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome and thought of maybe never kicking a ball again.

🔥 25 goals in a season for Clach which attracted interest from SPFL clubs.

⚽ Life under Conor Gethins at high flying Clach.

⚽ And much more.

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Clachacuddin legend Gordie Morrison Reveals All about his Highland League career and beyond: S4 E2

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:45:00 +0000

Clachnacuddin legend Gordie Morrison talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥Highland League glory with Clachnacuddin.

⚽️ Clach going into administration and bouncing back.

🏆Dramatic Highland League Cup win

🔥 Winning the Highland League player of the year.

⚽ Refereeing.

⚽ And much more.

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Meet the globe trotting Highland League midfielder with his eyes set on reaching the top: Forres Mechanics' Jordan Alonge: S4 E3

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Forres Mechanics midfielder Jordan Alonge talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥 Youth days at Crystal Palace.

⚽️ Playing in America

🔥Football trial in Turkey.

⚽ Shining at Forres and future ambitions.

⚽ And much more.

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Meet the former Brora midfielder who won both the Highland League and Lowland League: Gavin Morrison: S4 E4

Thu, 15 May 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Former Brora Rangers midfielder Gavin Morrison who has won both the Highland League and Lowland League talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥 Early days at Inverness Caley Thistle and Terry Butcher stories.

⚽️ Loan spells at Elgin City and Iceland side Grindavík.

🔥Brora Rangers success.

⚽ Dramatic experiences in the SPFL playoffs with Brora, Cowdenbeath and Spartans.

⚽ And much more.

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From being released by Inverness Caley Thistle to starring in Brora Rangers' first ever Highland League title winning side: Andrew Greig: S4 E5

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Nairn County winger Andrew Greig talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥 Youth days at Ross County and Inverness Caley Thistle.

⚽️ Starring in the first Brora side to win the Highland League and winning many more trophies.

⚽ Heartbreaking SPFL playoff final defeat to Montrose.

🔥Moving to Formartine and cup wins.

⚽Enjoying life at Nairn County and much more.

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Meet the Highland League title winning striker who played for eight different Highland League clubs: : Scott Graham: S4 E6

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Former Highland League striker Scott Graham talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

He has played for clubs including Fort William, Nairn, Clach, Forres, Rothes, Strathspey, Buckie and Brora Rangers.

💥Starting off in the Highland League with Fort William.

⚽️North of Scotland Cup glory with Nairn County.

🔥 Dramatic Highland League Cup win with Clach.

⚽Australian adventures.

🔥Brora success and Scottish Cup highlights.

⚽Most underrated player he has played with and much more.

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Fraserburgh legend reveals all about his action packed football career: : Jamie Beagrie: S4 E7

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Fraserburgh legend Jamie Beagrie talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥Coming through the Aberdeen youth ranks.

⚽️Turning down a full-time contract with Dundee and an opportunity to play in America.

🔥Breakthrough with Fraserburgh in the Highland League.

⚽Highland League title winner for Cove and enjoyable time at Turriff United.

🔥Broch trophy wins and Scottish Cup highlights.

⚽His testimonial and much more.

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Exclusive inside look at life as Buckie Thistle's full-time general manager: Stephen Shand: S4 E8

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Buckie Thistle's full-time general manager Stephen Shand talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

⚽️How the opportunity came about to become Buckie Thistle's full-time general manager.

💥Exclusive insight into what it is like to work full-time in football.

🔥Magical Buckie Thistle Scottish Cup experience against Celtic.

⚽The amazing volunteers at Buckie Thistle.

🔥The club's connection to Matt Damon and Stephen King.

⚽Highland League pies and much more.

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Brora Rangers legend Dale Gillespie's exclusive insight behind the club's success, facing a Champions League winner, his Caley Thistle youth days and funny tales: S4 E9

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:56:00 +0100

Brora Rangers legend Dale Gillespie talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥Coming through the Inverness Caley Thistle youth ranks.

⚽️Starring for Scotland under-19s and facing Georginio Wijnaldum.

🔥Highland League Cup glory at Nairn County.

⚽️ Starring in the first Brora side to win the Highland League and winning many more trophies.

⚽ Heartbreaking SPFL playoff final defeat to Montrose.

🔥Why he left for Rothes and returning to Brora to achieve more trophies.

⚽Funny story about Ross Tokely, hanging up the boots and much more.

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A future Buckie Thistle captain?: Marcus Goodall : S4 E10

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

🎙️ Buckie Thistle’s Marcus Goodall joins Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥 Rising through the Ross County youth ranks
⚽ Rediscovering his love for the game at Buckie Thistle
🔥 Lifting the Highland League title
⚽ Facing Celtic in the Scottish Cup and getting Matt O'Riley's shirt.
🔥 Hitting stunning lob against Linfield in the Challenge Cup
⚽ Swapping stories (and a Buckie shirt!) with Hollywood star Matt Damon
🚀 His ambitions for the future and much more

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Ex Fort William boss Shadab Iftikhar who has scouted for Belgium and Portugal National Teams reveals all in exclusive interview: S4 E11

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Former Fort William manager Shadab Iftikhar talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥His youth days playing Football Manager and first meeting Roberto Martínez.

⚽️Scouting for Wigan, Everton and Belgium and Portugal National Teams.

🔥Arriving at Fort William and exclusive insight behind the scenes during the club's rollercoaster season.

⚽ Being in BBC Scotland's documentary Fight At The Fort.

🔥Coaching adventures around the world.

⚽His future ambitions and much more.

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Richie Hart on Highland League roots, Caley Thistle's First Division title glory, facing the Old Firm and abroad adventures S4 E12

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Richie Hart talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥Coming through the Ross County youth ranks.

⚽️Rise from Highland League with Brora Rangers to Inverness Caley Thistle in First Division.

🔥Winning the league with Caley and starring in the Scottish Premiership.

⚽Playing under Derek Adams at Ross County and an eventful time at Dundee.

🔥Spells in Malta, Sweden and Brora Rangers' Highland League title glory.

⚽Funny tales and much more.

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Highland League Podcast's Highlights of 2025

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It has been an enjoyable year for the Highland League Podcast. There were 12 episodes released with plenty of funny and interesting stories. Sean McAngus looks back at 2025.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the Highland League Podcast, it is much appreciated. More interesting episodes are expected to come in 2026.

Goalie Lenny Wilson Reveals All: Brechin City's Highland League title win, Blackburn Rovers Trial & US Adventures

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Goalie Lenny Wilson talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

💥Coming through the Aberdeen youth ranks and spells at Inverness Caley Thistle and Arbroath.

⚽️Trial at Blackburn Rovers.

⚽️ America adventures which included playing with and against future World Cup stars and being in the MLS draft.

⚽Playing for Peterhead and joining Brechin City after he was set to take up a coaching job in America.

🔥Highland League title success, celebrations with Craig Levein, playoff heartbreak and how he almost left to join Buckie Thistle.

🔥The most bizarre transfers moves that could have happened for him.

⚽Joining Huntly and much more.

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Brora Rangers legend Davie Kirkwood reveals all about his Highland League success, his time at Rangers under Graeme Souness and facing European giants like Bayern Munich

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Legendary Brora Rangers manager Davie Kirkwood talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

⚽️ The Early Years: Starting at East Fife and the life-changing move to sign for Graeme Souness’ Rangers.

🔥European stage: Memories of big nights under the lights with both Rangers and Hearts.

⚽️ That iconic Coca-Cola Cup final win with Raith Rovers over Celtic and facing Bayern Munich in the UEFFA Cup.

⚽️Moving into coaching and how the move came around to join Wick Academy.

🔥Exclusive insight into working under Ben Mackay at Brora Rangers, the trophy-laden years, playoff heartbreak and bond with club and fans.

⚽️Davie’s take on what the futures holds for Brora and the Highland League and much more.

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Richard Hastings: From Highland League to facing international superstars and Canadian glory

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Former Inverness Caley Thistle player and Canada international Richard Hastings. talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast.

⚽️Early memories of playing for Nairn County in the Highland League.

🔥Signing for Inverness Caley Thistle.

⚽️ Knocking Celtic out of the Scottish Cup and other Caley success.

⚽️Gold Cup glory with the Canadian National Team and facing many well-known names in world football over the years.

🔥Managing Inverurie Locos and Rothes in the Highland League.

⚽️His future coaching ambitions and much more.

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