Dylan McGeouch: “My Mum had Voicemails from Tommy Burns”| The Footballer’s Football Show

We’re joined by former Celtic, Rangers, Hibernian, Sunderland, and Aberdeen midfielder Dylan McGeouch for an in-depth and emotional conversation about his football career.

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🟢 Highlights include:

Growing up a Celtic fan and making his debut at Parkhea
Training with Scott Brown, James Forrest, and Charlie Mulgrew
Leaving Celtic for Rangers, and the remarkable return thanks to Neil Lennon
Scoring a dream solo goal for Celtic against St Mirren
Playing in the legendary Hibs midfield with John McGinn and Marvin Bartley
Behind the scenes of Hibernian’s 2016 Scottish Cup Final win – from injury worries to open-top bus parades
His time under Walter Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Mark Hughes
Reflections on stints at Sunderland and Aberdeen
His hopes for coaching after football and recovering from injury at Carlisle United

💬 Dylan opens up about the pressures of growing up in a football-mad community, the emotional moments shared with family, and the joy of making childhood dreams a reality.

📺 Don’t miss this honest, heartfelt, and revealing interview that offers a rare glimpse into the highs and lows of a Scottish footballer’s life across clubs, cities, and generations.

Dylan McGeouch | The Footballer’s Football Show Highlights:

00:00 Growing up a Celtic fan & early memories at Celtic Park
Dylan discusses being raised in a Celtic-supporting family, being a ball boy, and his emotional debut at Celtic Park.

01:26 Celtic Youth Academy with Callum McGregor
Dylan reflects on coming through the ranks with Callum McGregor and how his style evolved.

02:36 Transition to Rangers Youth Academy
He explains how his brother’s exit from Celtic led the family to Rangers and his time under Billy Kirkwood and Alec Cleland.

05:31 Coaching differences between Celtic & Rangers youth setups
Comparison between technical focus at Celtic and physicality at Rangers under Walter Smith.

06:28 Playing well vs Celtic reserves & Neil Lennon’s interest
Celtic scout him during a reserve game; Neil Lennon visits Dylan’s family home in Melton.

09:19 Signing back for Celtic & naming dog “Lenny”
How Neil Lennon’s personal visit won him over—and the reveal of naming his dog after him. Talks about the promise of first-team chances and the emotional conversation with Walter Smith, McCoist, and the Rangers staff.

15:00 Celtic debut & stunning goal vs St Mirren
Dylan relives the moment of scoring a memorable solo goal in front of his family at Celtic Park.

21:51 Influence of Scott Brown & Charlie Mulgrew
Dylan discusses their mentorship and standards in training.

24:03 James Forrest’s impact & professionalism
Talk about Forrest’s career longevity and consistency.

25:48 Pre-season match vs Real Madrid & head injury
Facing Ronaldo, Kaka, Alonso, etc., and suffering a serious jaw injury after a clash with Nuri Şahin.

30:24 Leaving Celtic for Hibs due to lack of game time
Why he left Celtic and how important regular first-team football became for him.

32:54 Playing under Alan Stubbs at Hibs
His loan move, the squad chemistry, and Stubbs’ strong man-management style.

35:34 Winning the Scottish Cup with Hibs (2016)
Build-up, injury worries, final day emotions, and Stokes’ performance vs Rangers.

41:13 Post-match celebrations & open-top bus parade
Talks about the party back at Easter Road, Jason Cummings’ antics, and emotional fan stories.

48:06 On John McGinn’s rise
Dylan talks about McGinn’s attributes and why he was destined for the top.

48:39 David Gray as Hibs manager
Reflections on Gray’s leadership qualities and why he’s the right man for Hibs.

51:13 Move to Aberdeen & COVID-era struggles
How the Aberdeen move happened, the birth of his child during COVID, and the challenges adjusting.

53:45 Derek McInnes’ impact at Aberdeen
Praises McInnes and reflects on the pressure Aberdeen faced due to previous success.

54:50 Hibs vs Aberdeen preview
Dylan tips Hibs to edge it due to momentum but praises Aberdeen’s recent uplift.

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