Off the Ball

[SideBurns]

I've got to say, I still find it entertaining and, at least, run by two guys who support provincial teams. At one stage tonight, Tam pulled up a Jambo who texted to congratulate 'Well on winning the Champions League given they way their fans celebrated; Tam responded by saying 'Well couldnae have won the Euro trophy since Herts obviously did last week!

Something they brought up (cannae even mind what it was, as I'm now consumed with the image that it provoked) reminded me of Wallace Mercer addressing the Hearts support post match at Dens Park in '86. Wallace received a huge round of applause when he grabbed a scarf so auld it wisnae so much maroon & white as broon & a lighter shade of broon, then proceeded to wave it about in the style of a man who had never stood on a terracing in his puff. Still the funniest thing I've ever seen on the telly (dinnae ken if it's available on youtube).

[chrisski33]

Terrible programme and embarrassing

[bod]

Always listen to it in the car down to ER

[SideBurns]

Ah well, we're all entitled to our opinions. Near the end, they mentioned a guy who had worked at Aberdeen Airport in 1974 - Hibs had flown up there for a league gemme (crazy but true, apparently), and Pat Stanton had given him a fiver tip. Personally, I like all those daft wee stories but no everyone's cup of tea.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Ach ... I can understand their anger, it must be infuriating to lose a goal that didn't cross the line. :lolyam:

[Mantis Toboggan]

I've got to say, I still find it entertaining and, at least, run by two guys who support provincial teams. At one stage tonight, Tam pulled up a Jambo who texted to congratulate 'Well on winning the Champions League given they way their fans celebrated; Tam responded by saying 'Well couldnae have won the Euro trophy since Herts obviously did last week!

Something they brought up (cannae even mind what it was, as I'm now consumed with the image that it provoked) reminded me of Wallace Mercer addressing the Hearts support post match at Dens Park in '86. Wallace received a huge round of applause when he grabbed a scarf so auld it wisnae so much maroon & white as broon & a lighter shade of broon, then proceeded to wave it about in the style of a man who had never stood on a terracing in his puff. Still the funniest thing I've ever seen on the telly (dinnae ken if it's available on youtube).

From the team who celebrate draws at Easter Road like the second coming of Christ!

[Borderhibbie76]

From the team who celebrate draws at Easter Road like the second coming of Christ!Or like they've just won the world war
...AGAIN 🤣🤣

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[stoneyburn hibs]

It's your choice to listen to it, I like it.
It now cracks me up that the (almost) same posters have said it's Raphael for months on end, how would you know?

[Tornadoes70]

Normally I'm critical of the show but it wasn't too bad tonight to be fair. There was a piece alleging the yams halfway line being off center to their new stand. Only the yams could build a new stand that soaks the press when raining, has seated areas where you can't see one set of goals and is also said to be off-center to the halfway line among other things.

:greengrin

Mon the Cabbage!!

[CMurdoch]

Ah well, we're all entitled to our opinions. Near the end, they mentioned a guy who had worked at Aberdeen Airport in 1974 - Hibs had flown up there for a league gemme (crazy but true, apparently), and Pat Stanton had given him a fiver tip. Personally, I like all those daft wee stories but no everyone's cup of tea.

Pat gave the fiver to a kid who helped lug the football gear

[Joe6-2]

Ach ... I can understand their anger, it must be infuriating to lose a goal that didn't cross the line. :lolyam:

No as infuriating as losing one that DID cross the line!

[Pretty Boy]

I like Off The Ball. It does exactly what it says on the tin, petty and ill informed, and it’s all the better for it. Cosgrove is a smart guy and was one of the few to break ranks during the Rangers saga. Cowan is the reactionary, ‘daft’ counterweight.

For all they have a wee dig at the game they also talk up areas of Scottish football the likes of Sportsound don’t. Lower leagues always get plenty coverage and for the most part the slaggings are light hearted and in good fun.

Part of my Saturday tradition and I hope it’s around for a long time yet.

[Drumlanrig]

I like Off The Ball. It does exactly what it says on the tin, petty and ill informed, and it’s all the better for it. Cosgrove is a smart guy and was one of the few to break ranks during the Rangers saga. Cowan is the reactionary, ‘daft’ counterweight.

For all they have a wee dig at the game they also talk up areas of Scottish football the likes of Sportsound don’t. Lower leagues always get plenty coverage and for the most part the slaggings are light hearted and in good fun.

Part of my Saturday tradition and I hope it’s around for a long time yet.

Spot on!

Me too.

[CMurdoch]

I like Off The Ball. It does exactly what it says on the tin, petty and ill informed, and it’s all the better for it. Cosgrove is a smart guy and was one of the few to break ranks during the Rangers saga. Cowan is the reactionary, ‘daft’ counterweight.

For all they have a wee dig at the game they also talk up areas of Scottish football the likes of Sportsound don’t. Lower leagues always get plenty coverage and for the most part the slaggings are light hearted and in good fun.

Part of my Saturday tradition and I hope it’s around for a long time yet.

Saturday =
1000 hrs The Huey Morgan show on BBC Radio 6
1200 hrs Off The Ball
1400 hrs Off to Easter Road or Sportscene: Open all mikes
1730 hrs Off The Ball Part 2

Got to love a Saturday

[SuperAllyMcleod]

I like Off The Ball. It does exactly what it says on the tin, petty and ill informed, and it’s all the better for it. Cosgrove is a smart guy and was one of the few to break ranks during the Rangers saga. Cowan is the reactionary, ‘daft’ counterweight.

For all they have a wee dig at the game they also talk up areas of Scottish football the likes of Sportsound don’t. Lower leagues always get plenty coverage and for the most part the slaggings are light hearted and in good fun.

Part of my Saturday tradition and I hope it’s around for a long time yet.

Totally agree, I download both episodes and then catch up with it through the week. It’s not always brilliant but at least it is never Old Firm centric.

[CMurdoch]

Totally agree, I download both episodes and then catch up with it through the week. It’s not always brilliant but at least it is never Old Firm centric.

It is massively flawed but still a good listen

[penihibs]

Or like they've just won the world war
...AGAIN 🤣🤣

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Don't mention the War !!

[Carheenlea]

I get more entertainment listening to Off the Ball than Sportsound. Two genuine fans who's narrative is from the stands as opposed to the press box.

[SideBurns]

I can echo most of the replies - it's a self-deprecating, daft programme but a good laugh and although we're maybe no in the mood furrit if Hibs have lost it can provide light relief and remind us, in many ways, why we love fitba.

Talking of humour - I noticed Craig Levein seemed to have lost his at full-time. What's wrong lad - no up for the banter tonight? No "almost hoping the ball hadn't crossed the line" this week??

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

I like Off The Ball. It does exactly what it says on the tin, petty and ill informed, and it’s all the better for it. Cosgrove is a smart guy and was one of the few to break ranks during the Rangers saga. Cowan is the reactionary, ‘daft’ counterweight.

For all they have a wee dig at the game they also talk up areas of Scottish football the likes of Sportsound don’t. Lower leagues always get plenty coverage and for the most part the slaggings are light hearted and in good fun.

Part of my Saturday tradition and I hope it’s around for a long time yet.

Couldn't agree more :agree:

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

Saturday =
1000 hrs The Huey Morgan show on BBC Radio 6
1200 hrs Off The Ball
1400 hrs Off to Easter Road or Sportscene: Open all mikes
1730 hrs Off The Ball Part 2

Got to love a Saturday

:agree: then back onto Radio 6 for Craig Charles Funk and Soul...

Too long in the tooth for gaun up the dancin anymair.

[Billy Whizz]

One of the best shows on radio. My wife listens to it every week, and she’s no interest in football, or ever been to a professional match

[superfurryhibby]

Despite it's flaws, Off the Ball is 4 real. Like most 0f ma women, you'll only love it when it's gone ( away with the guy from the IT helpdesk, lol).

[The Pointer]

I like Off The Ball. It does exactly what it says on the tin, petty and ill informed, and it’s all the better for it. Cosgrove is a smart guy and was one of the few to break ranks during the Rangers saga. Cowan is the reactionary, ‘daft’ counterweight.

For all they have a wee dig at the game they also talk up areas of Scottish football the likes of Sportsound don’t. Lower leagues always get plenty coverage and for the most part the slaggings are light hearted and in good fun.

Part of my Saturday tradition and I hope it’s around for a long time yet.

Agree. When you live beyond the Styx, it's compulsive listening as there's always something to get your thought processes going, have a laugh about and they're pretty negative towards the Ugly Sisters. I got my staircase painted today listening to it. (First coat.)

:agree:

[hibsitis]

It is massively flawed but still a good listen
What are its massive flaws?

[The Pointer]

Saturday =
1000 hrs The Huey Morgan show on BBC Radio 6
1200 hrs Off The Ball
1400 hrs Off to Easter Road or Sportscene: Open all mikes
1730 hrs Off The Ball Part 2

Got to love a Saturday

Can't believe that's the same routine as my own!

A man of taste obviously. :agree:

[hibby6270]

What are its massive flaws?

Doesn’t live up to its promise of sending out a prize.

Still waiting for an Off the Ball t-shirt I won for coming up with the best “fish related comment” after we were so far ahead in the league in 1999 that the championship was in the bag for us - so to speak.
(Mr Dick was on the show that day)

Still listen in though. I’ve forgiven them!!

[OsloHibs]

I tune in if I'm home on a Saturday afternoon, I don't get to listen to much about Scottish football and I enjoy this show. Stuart likes the Hibs!

[Jones28]

I like Off The Ball. It does exactly what it says on the tin, petty and ill informed, and it’s all the better for it. Cosgrove is a smart guy and was one of the few to break ranks during the Rangers saga. Cowan is the reactionary, ‘daft’ counterweight.

For all they have a wee dig at the game they also talk up areas of Scottish football the likes of Sportsound don’t. Lower leagues always get plenty coverage and for the most part the slaggings are light hearted and in good fun.

Part of my Saturday tradition and I hope it’s around for a long time yet.

👍👍👍👍

[FilipinoHibs]

I tune in if I'm home on a Saturday afternoon, I don't get to listen to much about Scottish football and I enjoy this show. Stuart likes the Hibs!

Living abroad for three years so listen every night then Hibs TV. Dancing on a Friday night!

[The Pointer]

They don't take phone calls any more you'll notice.

A few years ago I phoned in with a story about my experiences of flying into Houston Airport on my way to the World Cup in Mexico '86.

We flew with Caledonian Airways (remember them) from Gatwick and got first class treatment all the way (champers an' aw!) and were queueing up to go through immigration when we saw several Scottish fans being led away by the cops in manacles.

We later found out they'd been on another flight and had been on the bevvy big time, things had happened involving a young lady who, if I remember the chat, had been flying over to meet her fiance and had joined in with the young gallants. The Mile High Club may possibly have been the objective. There were also suggestions of climbing into the overhead lockers, but they were eventually released and allegedly told not to bother trying to enter the States again.

One of the participants was allegedly (which is funny as there was some chat on today about using the word 'allegedly', allegedly) one of the co-hosts and I got short shrift, although he did refer to the 'Houston Seven'.

The President's Club was probably mild in comparison.

[Bay Area Hibees]

LIsten to in in USA. Enjoy it.