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The Football Journals

Football Journals Podcast Join us on the Football Journals Podcast, a captivating deep dive into the world of football from the heart of North East Scotland. Launched in September 2023, this video podcast brings you exclusive interviews with a range of guests, from ex-Scotland internationals and football chairmen to referees, players, and other key figures shaping the beautiful game. With a special focus on the Highland League and North East Scottish football scene, we offer inside stories,

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02:36:22

#65 - Former Highland League Midfielder Martin McMullan

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2026/03/30

After months of negotiations we finally have our much requested (mostly by me!) guest in the form of former highland league midfielder Martin McMullan. In this episode we get the insight into his fantastic football career which is still going strong to this day. In our longest ever episode we delved into a career full of ups and downs including winning silverware early on in his career, being part of a great Lossie team under Charlie Charlesworth, transitioning from and also back into junior

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01:31:48

#64- Legendary Highland League Goalkeeper Kevin Main

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2026/03/16

Episode 64 features Highland League legendary goalkeeper Kev Main. With over two decades in the game and hundreds of appearances across the Highland League, Kev shares stories from his time at Buckie Thistle, Lossiemouth, Turriff United and Formartine United. We talk about winning league titles with Buckie Thistle, the mentality required to play goalkeeper at a high level for so long, and what it’s like competing in one of Scotland’s most passionate leagues. Mainzer also reflects on the highs, the

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01:56:27

#63 - Former New Elgin, Dufftown and Lossiemouth...

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2026/03/02

This week we were joined by one of the nicest guys in football in former Lossiemouth captain Kev Stuart. From early days in Elgin youth through to captaining a Highland League team, we had a fantastic look back on Kevs career. The defender shared stories about winning silverware early in his career which gave him a push on to go and play at a higher level. With a goal as a young man to just simply play in the Highland League Kev done himself justice by going on to play in the league for many years

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02:06:15

#62 - Ex Lossiemouth captain Kev Flett

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2026/02/16

This week on The Football Journals, Lee sits down with a man who is Lossiemouth born and bred: the one and only Kevin Flett.Kev’s story is a rare journey through every level of his hometown’s footballing identity. From cutting his teeth in the North Juniors with Lossiemouth United to his iconic years as the captain of Lossiemouth FC at Grant Park, Kev has lived and breathed the red and white.We also touch on his time spent at Turriff United before bringing the story back home to his current vital

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01:41:53

#61 - The Athletic Journalist Mark Critchley

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2026/02/02

In this episode, host Lee sits down with one of football journalism’s sharpest minds — Mark Critchley — to dive deep into the world behind the press passes, the headlines, and those unforgettable football moments.Mark, a respected reporter formerly with The Athletic, shares what it’s really like being in press conferences with José Mourinho, breaking major stories (including the time he revealed Marcus Rashford’s memorable night out in Belfast), and even tells the story of how he ended up with

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01:43:22

#60 Ex Elgin City, Deveronside and New Elgin coach...

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2026/01/19

Where do I start to begin with this weeks episode, a man who has seen thousands of players develop from a young age in Moray for the past 40 years, many of whom have went on to have great careers. This week in studio I have legendary youth coach Tiger Porter! Elgin Boys club, Deveronside, New Elgin and Head of youth development are some of the many roles Tiger has held locally and we looked back on some fond memories from his career. Tiger gave a great insight in his time in football , its not an

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01:58:42

#59 - Scotch and Scarves creator and Moray Mental...

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2026/01/05

A very happy new year to you all! This weeks episode is with fellow local football content creator Matty Slinger who talked to us about his channel @ScotchAndScarves as well as the latest in his local football travels and what's happening with MMHFC since we last spoke. Matty happens to be the first ever returning guest on the show as he also featured in episode 20 alongside fellow Moray Mental Health founder Phil. In what is a bumper episode to kick off 2026 in style we talked about the

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00:45:31

#58 - Scotland's oldest groundsman and Elgin City...

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2025/12/22

With over a 60 year association with the club close to his heart, we caught up Cecil Jack, a current director and groundsman for the black and whites who has seen it all over the years at the club! From early days selling raffles in the 1950s to his current role in the boardroom, Cecil gave us a great insight to the club! We also find out just how he keeps Borough Briggs looking so good ( he happens to be Scotland's oldest groundsman too! and which manager abandoned the board at a game in Keith

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01:50:41

#57 Former Lossie, Vale and Rothes goalkeeper Mini...

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2025/12/08

Continuing our theme of a Highland League winter of guests, we spoke to former Lossie, Vale and Rothes goalie Mini McConnachie! Over almost two hours we done a deep dive on Minis career from early days at Elgin to actually still playing in the Highland League at the age of 42! Some hilarious stories from the shot stopper and the truth behind why a number of ex Football Journals guests think he's a bit mental! A strong XI is also included in this episode with a back line you would take to war

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01:03:45

#56 - Buckie Thistle Stalwart and Highland League...

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2025/11/24

This is an episode I've been wanting to do for a good while now and thankfully I managed to make it happen. The human encyclopaedia of the Highland league and long standing servant of Buckie Thistle football Easton agreed to talk to me on his knowledge of Buckie Thistle and the Highland League as a whole! Due to connection issue there is a small part of it the connection/sound is inaudible but we managed to get all of the important stuff! We talked about Easton's entry in to north football

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01:35:40

#55.5 - A look back at The Football Journals so far

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2025/11/10

No guest this episode as scheduling hasn't worked out this week but schedule shall resume as normal next episode with a big guest! This week in the meantime though we recorded a little episode fresh of the back of a controversial Glasgow Derby, we talked a lot about current events and football and we also decided to build the ultimate XI of guests we have had so far. In what was a great chance to reflect on our time so far on the podcast we talked about our favourite episodes so far and looked

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01:08:58

#55 - Ex Leicester, Everton and Scotland Midfielder...

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2025/10/27

What an episode we have for you this week! Former Elgin, Leicester, Everton, Besiktas and Scotland midfielder Ian Wilson talked to us this week about his fantastic career in the game which culminated in playing for his country against the likes of Brazil and England. The former Leicester captain recalled some great memories from his time in the game which featured early days in Scotland and eventually led to playing the game at the highest level! Beating a Liverpool side who were unbeaten at home

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01:23:59

#54 - Elgin City Supporters Liaison Officer Michael...

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2025/10/13

What better man to speak about the black and whites than Elgin City's Supporters Liaison officer , social media whizz and all round superfan of the club Michael Allan. For the past 20 years he has followed the club through thick and thin and travelled the length of country in doing so! From the glory of the playoffs to the lows of a famous cup defeat this isn't an episode you want to miss! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating if you are enjoying the podcast!

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01:17:28

#53 - ex Fraserburgh Goalkeeper Billy Gordon

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2025/09/29

n this special episode, we sit down with former Fraserburgh goalkeeper Billy Gordon, whose time between the sticks earned him a reputation as one of the Highland League’s most dependable and passionate shot-stoppers.Billy opens up about:His early journey through grassroots football and how he found his calling in goalThe Fraserburgh years: the club’s unique culture, memorable cup runs, and what it meant to wear the black and whiteStandout matches at Bellslea Park, including derbies, title pushes,

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01:39:11

#52-FC Bishopmill

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2025/09/15

There is no better way to celebrate 2 years of the football journals than an episode very close to my heart , on the club I formed with a friend in 2024. From what started as an idea in a car journey on the way to a game , it turned into a labour of love for us all and helped the club build a great base and finish in a very respectable position in its first season in the league. 2 players and the manager joined me in over 90 minutes of looking back with some great laughs and memories also. Thank you

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00:42:54

#51 - Scott Barbour - The Broch's Goal Machine; A...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of The Football Journals Podcast, I'm joined by none other than Scott Barbour; Fraserburgh FC's all-time top goalscorer, former Formartine United forward, and a true legend of the Highland League. With a career defined by blistering pace, clinical finishing, and unwavering loyalty to the Broch, Scott shares his journey from his early days at Fraserburgh to becoming a record breaking hero at Bellslea Park, where he's still banging in goals today.

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01:46:07

#50 - Former Highland League striker Shawn "Biscuits"...

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2025/08/18

Amazingly we have reached episode 50! What better way to take the milestone with Biscuits, a man who has been mentioned many times by previous guest, in the studio to tell his own story ! The former highland league player of the year had us in stitches for almost 2 hours with some hilarious stories from his own career. Thank for supporting us through the first 50 episodes! We look forward to bringing in the next 50 with you too!The Football Journals podcast is proudly sponsored by Chris Foot ECFC

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01:12:05

#49 - Ex Caley and Rangers Striker Billy Urquhart

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2025/08/04

In this episode of The Football Journals, I sit down with former Rangers striker Billy Urquhart, whose journey from the Scottish Highlands to the iconic turf of Ibrox and back is nothing short of inspiring. Billy shares candid stories from his time at Inverness Caledonian, his dream move to Rangers, and the realities of life as a professional and semi professional footballer in the 1970's and 1980's.From the thrill of scoring goals in front of thousands to the quieter lessons learned off the pitch,

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01:46:49

#48 - Former Scotland captain and Premier League...

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2025/07/21

Braveheart Colin Hendry was our special guest in the studio this week . We were truly honoured to be joined by the last man to lead Scotland out at a world cup and is also a premier league winner with the great Blackburn team of the 90s. In what was a detailed look back on Colins career from start to present its an episode you don't want to miss!

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01:20:41

#47 - Former Highland League striker Martin Charlesworth

The Football Journals ·

2025/07/07

Martin Charlesworth joined us this week to talk through his career which included youth days with ICT, Ross County and Elgin City. Throughout his time in the league Martin was known as scorer of important goals and we talked through some of them and also about his title winning season at Buckie Thistle. Stick around for a fantastic best XI also!

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