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Let Me Be Frank Podcast
Frankly speaking, there's nobody quite like Frank McAvennie. Whether it's fun, football, or forthright opinions, Macca is the ultimate lovable rogue with a career full of scrapes & triumphs. He topped scoring charts for Celtic and West Ham and represented Scotland in the World Cup. Since hanging up his boots, he's known for his hilarious after-dinner speeches & sharp punditry. Now, with his new podcast "Let Me Be Frank," Macca alongside co-host Simon Houston tackles today's big issues with his…
Episodes
- Let Me Be Frank Podcast
Tam McManus: Celtic, Hibs, Scott Brown Cleaning His Boots & Dressing-Room Stories
One of Scottish football’s funniest characters joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant new episode of Let Me Be Frank. Former Hibs favourite…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Why Won’t Celtic Play The Ox? | Is Callum McGregor’s Legacy Under Threat?
Frank McAvennie wants answers over Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s lack of game time at Celtic. With the midfield crying out for quality, Macca questions why the…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastKevin Kyle Opens Up On His Open Goal Exit | Hearts, Celtic & Life After Football
Kevin Kyle is back on Let Me Be Frank, and once again he doesn’t hold back. In a revealing conversation with Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston, Kevin opens up…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Celtic Have ENDED Hearts’ Title Challenge | It’s a Two-Horse Race Now
Frank McAvennie reacts to a huge weekend in the title race after Celtic thrashed Hearts 7-1 while Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw by Dundee. Macca believes…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastMatt McGlone: Celts for Change Then, Celtic Protests Now | What Must Happen Next?
Who really owns Celtic? How much influence does Dermot Desmond actually have? And can supporters force meaningful change at the club again? This week on Let Me…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: CARTER-VICKERS WAS RIGHT TO QUESTION O’NEILL! | Celtic’s Huge Week Ahead
Frank McAvennie is back with another Frankly Speaking ahead of a massive week for Celtic. Macca believes Cameron Carter-Vickers was right to question Martin…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrom Celtic to the Cops… and a Kickabout with Zico! | Lex Baillie
Former Celtic defender Lex Baillie joins Frank and Simon for a brilliant look back at an extraordinary life in football and beyond. Part of Celtic’s Centenary…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Frank & Simon CLASH Over Celtic Fan Protest | Shareholders Could Be LOCKED OUT of AGM
Things get heated on this week’s Frankly Speaking as Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston clash over the Celtic supporters’ tennis ball protest against Dermot…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastAndy McLaren: “Failing a Drugs Test Saved My Life”
Former Dundee United and Scotland star Andy McLaren joins Simon and Frank for one of the most honest and powerful conversations we’ve had on Let Me Be Frank…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: “Celtic Have Sold Out!” Frank Rages Over Oasis at Paradise on Lions Anniversary
Frank McAvennie is raging over Celtic Park being handed over to Oasis during the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Lisbon Lions. With Oasis playing at…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastThe Man Behind The Opinions | The Other Side of Ewen Cameron
Ewen Cameron joins Simon and Frank for one of the most personal and moving conversations we’ve had on Let Me Be Frank. Known as one of the loudest and most…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Is Martin O’Neill Ready To WALK? | Has Celtic Already Chosen His Successor?
Three games. Three defeats. Celtic have followed up a 3-0 League Cup defeat to Rangers with a 3-1 Europa League loss to Ferencváros and another derby defeat…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastWorld Champion Pat Clinton: How Billy McNeill Brought Me In To Toughen Up Celtic
Former world champion Pat Clinton joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant look back at an extraordinary life in boxing. The former British…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: “Those Empty Shirts Aren’t Playing For Martin!” | Rangers 3-0 Celtic Reaction
Frank McAvennie reacts to a disastrous afternoon for Celtic after Rangers ran out 3-0 winners at Ibrox to dump their rivals out of the League Cup. Macca pulls…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastCeltic’s James Bond: Pelé Praise and Ibrox Glory | Brian O’Neil
The name’s O’Neil. Brian O’Neil. The former Celtic and Scotland player joins Simon and Frank for a brilliant look back at a remarkable career. Brian recalls…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Poundshop VAR Is Embarrassing Scotland | Frank’s Ibrox Prediction & Shankland Blow
Frank McAvennie is back with his latest Frankly Speaking as he gives his prediction ahead of the big clash at Ibrox. Macca discusses the huge loss of Lawrence…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastMichael Stewart on Fergie, Roy Keane, Hearts & His Bizarre Hampden Ban
Former Hearts captain and Scotland international Michael Stewart joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a fascinating and typically forthright look back…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Tell Rangers Where To Stick Their 300 Tickets! | Three Days To Save Their Transfer Window
Frank McAvennie reacts to Rangers offering Celtic just 300 tickets for the League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. Should Celtic reject the allocation completely…
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Frank: “I Don’t Believe Martin O’Neill Is Picking That Celtic Team”
Frank reacts to Celtic’s horror show in Austria and reveals why he doesn’t believe Martin O’Neill is the man picking the team. He calls it the worst Celtic…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: NUNO, WALK AWAY! Frank Wants Eddie Howe at West Ham | Celtic’s £40m Jackpot?
Frank McAvennie blows his top as the crisis deepens at his former club West Ham, telling Nuno Espírito Santo it’s time to walk away and revealing why Eddie…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastTam Cowan’s Brutal and Hilarious Crowd Put-Downs 😂
Tam Cowan looks forward to hitting the road around Scotland this September and gives us a taste of the brutal and hilarious put-downs awaiting anyone brave…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastNavid Meets Macca! Still Game, Celtic & World Cup Heartbreak with Sanjeev Kohli
Still Game legend Sanjeev Kohli joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a hilarious conversation about becoming Navid, life behind the scenes in Craiglang…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: Celtic MUST Get Full Ibrox Stand & Rangers Must Pay For Policing
Frank McAvennie says Celtic MUST be given the full away stand at Ibrox for their League Cup clash with Rangers and believes the Gers should foot the bill for…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastIrvine Welsh: Trainspotting, Hibs, West Ham & Everything In Between
To mark the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a special episode of Let Me Be Frank. Ahead of…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastHøgh’s The Daddy! Celtic’s New No.9 Arrives | Can Rangers Recover?
Høgh’s the daddy! Kasper Høgh announced himself in style with a stunning first-half hat-trick as Celtic demolished Kilmarnock 5-1 away from home. Frank…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastArchie MacPherson: Scotland’s Golden Years… and the Sadness of Watching Our Decline
Archie MacPherson reflects on an extraordinary career covering Scottish football’s greatest players, managers and moments. From the glory years of the national…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastThe REAL Reason Mo Johnston Joined Rangers
Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston revisit one of the biggest moments in Scottish football history. Why did Mo Johnston really swap Celtic for Rangers? Bill…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastDidier Agathe: The Celtic Years, the Nou Camp Chapel & Scotland Cap Chat
Didier Agathe joins Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie to relive one of the greatest eras in Celtic’s modern history under Martin O’Neill. The former fans’…
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Frankly Speaking: Høgh In, But Celtic’s Work Has Only Just Begun
Celtic have landed Kasper Høgh, and Frank believes they’ve finally got the strike force they set out to build this summer. But while the new front line looks…
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Bobby Madden Opens Up On VAR, Celtic v Rangers, World Cup Chaos & Refereeing Messi & Ronaldo
Former top referee Bobby Madden joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for an honest look behind the whistle. Bobby reflects on following Scotland at the…
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Frankly Speaking: Celtic’s Transfer Crisis | Souness For Scotland? & Kevin Keegan Tribute
On this week’s Frankly Speaking, Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie tackle the biggest stories in Scottish football. With 13 players having left Celtic and only…
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Murdo MacLeod: Celtic Glory, German Success… and the Fight for His Life
Murdo MacLeod joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a fascinating conversation reflecting on one of Scottish football’s most remarkable careers. From the…
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Frankly Speaking: Will Celtic Lose CalMac? Macca Drops Bombshell...
Frank McAvennie fears Callum McGregor could still be tempted by a life-changing move to Saudi Arabia and explains why Celtic may struggle to keep hold of some…
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JOE MILLER’S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | What The Hoops Really Mean
Joe Miller joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant conversation covering Celtic, Scotland and one very special announcement. Joe reveals…
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Frankly Speaking: Iheanacho Signed? CalMac Saudi Fear & Forget Ferguson To Rangers
On this week’s Frankly Speaking, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston discuss the latest Celtic, Rangers and Scottish football headlines. Macca claims Kelechi…
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Roy Aitken: This Is The New Scotland Manager
Scotland’s World Cup campaign is over, Steve Clarke has stepped down, and attention has already turned to the biggest decision Scottish football has faced in…
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Frankly Speaking: Don’t Blame Steve Clarke | Ange Would Get Scotland Hammered | Celtic Need Players
On this week’s Frankly Speaking, Frank McAvennie gives an emotional defence of Steve Clarke following Scotland’s World Cup exit and subsequent resignation…
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Darren Jackson: Gazza, Brazil and Stopping the Ten
This week on Let Me Be Frank, former Scotland striker Darren Jackson joins Frank and Simon for a brilliant trip through one of Scottish football’s most…
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This Is Clarke’s Best XI | Is Dermot Desmond Recruiting Players Himself?
On this week’s Frankly Speaking, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston tackle two of the biggest talking points in Scottish football. Is Dermot Desmond taking a…
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Charlie Nicholas & Frank McAvennie: How Scotland Beat Morocco | Champagne, Curfews & Celtic
Charlie Nicholas joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a special episode of Let Me Be Frank. With Scotland’s World Cup hopes on the line, Charlie and…
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Frankly Speaking: KT HAS TO PLAY! | Drop Shankland? McInnes & Celtic Contract Row
On this week’s Frankly Speaking, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston debate Scotland’s best way forward after the win over Haiti. Should Steve Clarke stick with…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastGraeme Sharp: Mexico ‘86, Maradona & Scotland’s Goalscorers
LIVE SHOW: Jackie McNamara joins Frank and Simon on Sunday 21st June at Peter Scarf Social Club, Linwood, with live music from Adelante 🍀 🎟️ Tickets👇…
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Frankly Speaking: Why Won’t Celtic Announce Martin O’Neill? | Craig Gordon’s Bombshell Post
LIVE SHOW: Jackie McNamara joins Frank and Simon on Sunday 21st June at Peter Scarf Social Club, Linwood, with live music from Adelante 🍀 🎟️ Tickets👇…
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Alan Rough: Three World Cups, Jock Stein & Scotland's Greatest Goalkeepers
🎙️ LIVE SHOW: Jackie McNamara joins Frank and Simon on Sunday 21st June at Peter Scarf Social Club, Linwood, with live music from Adelante 🍀 🎟️ Tickets👇…
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Frankly Speaking: Shankland Should Be Rangers Captain 😳 | Fletcher Fury & Keane Rumours
Frank and Simon tackle another huge week of football talking points. Frank gives his verdict on Lawrence Shankland's move to Rangers, backing him to score…
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Jason Waddleton’s Tartan Army Guide to Boston 🇺🇸 | World Cup Special
🏆 We’ve been shortlisted for Spotify Listeners’ Choice at the Scottish Podcast Awards! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us, we’d hugely appreciate…
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Paul McStay on Celtic Unity, Tommy Burns & the Spirit of 1988 🍀
Paul McStay joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a special episode reflecting on Celtic’s famous centenary season and the spirit that drove the club to…
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Frank Names His Next Celtic Boss 👀 Shankland to Rangers & Celtic Clearout
Frank and Simon react to a huge week of Celtic talking points following the title-winning campaign. Frank reveals who he wants as the next Celtic manager and…
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Peter Grant | Better Than Seville? 🍀 Hearts Need to Stop Moaning - The Best Team Won The League
Peter Grant joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston after Celtic’s incredible title triumph following one of the wildest races in years. With Martin O’Neill…
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St Martin the Miracle Man 🍀 Celtic Win the League in Chaos | Frankly Speaking
Celtic are champions after a dramatic final day victory over Hearts, and Frank and Simon react to all the title-winning chaos 🍀 Frank hails Martin O’Neill as…
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Andy Ritchie: Scotland’s Forgotten Genius | Second Only to Rossi in Europe
🏆 SHORTLISTED! Let Me Be Frank has been shortlisted for Spotify Listeners’ Choice at the Scottish Podcast Awards. If you’ve enjoyed the football, the stories…
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Rangers Torn Apart 😳 Frank Changes His Mind on the Title Race | Frankly Speaking
Frank and Simon react after Celtic’s huge 3–1 win over Rangers completely changes the title picture. After weeks of doubting Celtic, Frank finally changes his…
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Chris Morris: Celtic’s Centenary Season, Ireland Glory & The Fields of Athenry Story
Chris Morris joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston to relive one of the most iconic periods in Celtic’s history. The only ever-present player during the…
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“Rangers Weren’t Giving It Their All” 😳 | Frank Backs Hearts for the Title
Frank and Simon react after Hearts’ dramatic 2–1 win over Rangers in a huge weekend for the title race. Frank doesn’t hold back, claiming Rangers “weren’t…
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Derek Ferguson’s SHOCK Predictions for a Massive Weekend
Derek Ferguson joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston to look ahead to one of the most dramatic weekends in Scottish football in years. The former Rangers and…
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Frankly Speaking: “It’s a Miracle!” Most Incredible Title Race in Years 😳
Frank and Simon react to one of the most dramatic weekends in Scottish football in years. Celtic get the job done against Falkirk, Hearts leave it late to beat…
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Mark McGhee: Celtic Glory, Aberdeen’s European Triumph & Fergie Stories
Mark McGhee joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for one of the funniest and most entertaining chats yet, packed with brilliant stories from an outstanding…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrank Reacts to O’Neill Having A Go At Him, Iheanacho Explodes & Is Forrest Too Late for Scotland?
Frank reacts after Martin O’Neill took a swipe at him following their recent debate about Celtic’s style of play. The lads discuss whether O’Neill has actually…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastWhy our VAR is failing, why Scottish refs are snubbed and Steve Conroy on refereeing as a Celtic fan
Back by popular demand after a sell-out show… we’re LIVE again 🎙️ Grace’s Irish Centre John Hartson 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4dAJEdL — Former Category One referees…
Let Me Be Frank PodcastFrankly Speaking: “This Rangers Star Is Exactly What Celtic Need” 👀
Frank and Simon react to the latest talking points around Celtic. Frank makes a bold claim about a Rangers player he believes would improve the current Celtic…