S1E31: Ellon United FC

North of Scotland Football League (NOSFL) · Jan 12, 2026 · 1h 43m

In a special 1:1 interview for the NOSFL podcast, Grant sits down with the new Ellon United manager Ian Gillan to discuss a quite travelling career and his early days settling into the hotseat at The Meadows.

Part 1 - Early Days in Scotland - in around Aberdeen FC in the 1980s and Highland League times at Huntly.

Part 2-

I) Moving to Australia, Fiji U23s drama and coaching around the world,

ii) Coming face to face with "Big Ange" Postecogolou, working alongside Kevin Muscat and Jonathan Gould.

iii) Memories of India, Maldives and elsewhere

Part 3- Back in Scotland and arriving at Ellon United…