Listen: Will Celtic bounce back in Lisbon - and how will Hearts start?

Home News Sport Weather iPlayer Sounds Bitesize CBeebies CBBC Food Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.Find out how to listen to other BBC stationsEpisode detailsRadio Scotland,·15 Oct 2026,·21 minsAvailable for 29 daysCan Celtic produce a result in Lisbon that changes the mood around the club? Craig Telfer is joined by former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan to preview a huge night of European football. The pair discuss the ongoing debate surrounding Celtic's direction, Martin O'Neill's position, and whether a positive result against Benfica could ease tensions around Parkhead. They also assess Celtic's tactical options, the form of Kasper Høgh and the challenge posed by one of Portugal's strongest sides. Attention then turns to Tynecastle, where Hearts begin their Conference League campaign against Danish outfit Nordsjælland. Ryan explains why the visitors may be tougher opponents than many expect, discusses Hearts' impressive progress under Wouter Vrancken, and reflects on the unique atmosphere European nights can generate in Gorgie. 00:00 Can Celtic Change the Conversation? 01:26 Has Celtic's Motherwell Win Eased the Pressure? 03:08 What's Driving Fan Frustration at Parkhead? 06:35 Does Martin O'Neill Share the Blame? 09:29 Benfica v Celtic Preview 11:33 How Can Celtic Get a Result in Lisbon? 14:09 Score Prediction: Benfica v Celtic 14:31 Why Nordsjælland Are More Dangerous Than You Think 16:55 Hearts' Impressive Rise Under Vrancken 19:42 The Magic of European Nights at Tynecastle 22:51 Score Prediction: Hearts v NordsjællandProgramme WebsiteMore episodes