McInnes vs O'Neill: The Battle Before the Battle

The Go Radio Football Show: September 10th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.

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With the first Old Firm derby of the season just days away, Paul Cooney, Barry Ferguson and Stephen O'Donnell analyse Rangers' dramatic late win over St Mirren, Celtic's narrow victory in Perth, and the major selection dilemmas facing both managers.

Will Celtic stick with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone after his standout performance? Has Bojan Miovski played his way into Rangers' starting line-up after his match-winning goal? And how important is Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final to the seasons of both clubs?

The panel hear from Derek McInnes and Martin O'Neill, debate their preferred starting XIs, assess the impact of new signings on both sides, and take calls from supporters looking ahead to one of the biggest games in Scottish football.

🔥 Episode Highlights

• Rangers leave it late as Bojan Miovski scores the winner against St Mirren.
• Celtic edge past St Johnstone with goalkeeper Sam Johnson impressing.
• Barry Ferguson and Stephen O'Donnell pick their Old Firm starting XIs.
• Debate over whether Miovski should start ahead of Rangers' summer signings.
• Celtic's midfield options analysed, including discussions around Nygren and Oxlade-Chamberlain.
• Derek McInnes discusses handling Old Firm pressure and the importance of winning silverware.
• Martin O'Neill reflects on Celtic's missed chances and selection decisions.
• Discussion on Scottish clubs' struggles in European competition.
• Stephen O'Donnell shares insight into life at Motherwell and working under a new manager.
• Full predictions for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals and Sunday's Old Firm showdown.

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