The Go Radio Football Show: 20th of February 2026.

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Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Barry Ferguson dive into Scotland’s biggest talking points ahead of another Box Office SPFL Weekend!

Celtic’s bruising 4–1 defeat to Stuttgart dominates and the panel hammer home how the first‑minute tennis‑ball stoppage derailed Celtic’s atmosphere.

Barry praises Danny Röhl’s tactical flexibility. There’s debate on squad rotation, injuries, and the manager’s mind‑games ahead of Livingston. The panel also dig into Hearts’ pressure as league leaders, VAR controversies, and the title race tightening across the top three.

Celtic 1–4 Stuttgart Fallout

First‑minute tennis‑ball protest slammed by panel and Martin O’Neill — “anybody who thinks that’s a good idea needs their heads examined”

Schmeichel’s errors and the crowd’s boos: “It must be terrible for a goalkeeper… it doesn’t help” (Grant)

Stuttgart tactically superior; Celtic repeatedly trapped playing out

Wide players nullified; midfield unable to control the game

Caller Gary: “We were miles off it… I switched it off at 55 minutes”

Rangers: Momentum & Mind‑Games

Barry on visiting training: “real togetherness… real intensity”

Danny Röhl praised for tactical flexibility (back three, back four, two up top)

Manager hints at enforced changes but keeps Livingston guessing

Hearts Under Pressure

Expected to beat Falkirk & Livingston — “different psychology… supporters will expect a reaction”

Pressure of leading the league and recent dropped points

VAR & Officiating

John Beaton’s recent decisions criticised — “baffling… not up to standard” (Barry)

Grant: VAR risks influencing the title race

Celtic Selection Debate for Sunday

Should Schmeichel be dropped?

Maeda & Hatate’s form questioned

Grant insists: if Schmeichel is No.1, “he stays in the team”

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