Cameronstheman Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Quite like it, can be really enjoyable and funny for me, so tune in a lot, only to jump ship As that Cosgrove kills it for me, an absolute unfunny slaver, who sounds as if he's slumming it, especially the way he talks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambostuart Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I'm the same. Depending on the guest it can be quite a funny show but Cosgrove definitely ruins it with his atrocious patter. Seems to have a wee chip on his shoulder too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I stopped listening to it years ago. I don’t find them funny or interesting. No idea how it’s lasted as long as it has tbh. But must get plenty listeners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Listen every week. A lot of time for TC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 minute ago, jambostuart said: I'm the same. Depending on the guest it can be quite a funny show but Cosgrove definitely ruins it with his atrocious patter. Seems to have a wee chip on his shoulder too He's certainly got it in for us, probably because of his Hibs casuals connections. Tam Cowan has been a good friend of Hearts since the dark days of administration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronstheman Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Tams brilliant, quick and fresh, dont need Cosgrove's shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_hmfc Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: I stopped listening to it years ago. I don’t find them funny or interesting. No idea how it’s lasted as long as it has tbh. But must get plenty listeners 90s and early 2000s was good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Cosgrove is a 🔔end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysRightFoot Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Cosgrove is awful, really really bad. He’s literally forgotten all he ever knew about football (if ever did know anything) - other than the odd thing about cult heroes, he should focus on his northern soul vinyls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Required listening back in the 90's but long since gave it up. I've always liked Tam and Cosgrove was fine in the early days but it all started to become a bit repetitive and dull. I did always enjoy the acronyms that folk sent in: HIBS: Hide It's Brian Souttar And BOBBY CHARLTON: Baldy Old Baw Bag...I forget the rest. Were particular favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambostuart Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, SectionDJambo said: He's certainly got it in for us, probably because of his Hibs casuals connections. Tam Cowan has been a good friend of Hearts since the dark days of administration. Cowan did a speaking event for us did he not? Probably has some sympathy having gone through it with Motherwell. He's definitely the funnier of the two as well. Cosgrove just pulls the show down. Edited August 12, 2023 by jambostuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 If Tam Cowan is on I will listen for a while. When he's away it's the off switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) I think Tam has done more than one for us. I was at one of them at Tynecastle a few years ago. Edited August 12, 2023 by SectionDJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Total garbage - guys that love their own opinions even though they talk shite and to cap it, think they’re hysterical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Cosgrove became very bitter about Gretna, iirc, and their rise thanks to Brooks Mileson (not 100% sure I've got the name right. They won the Championship at St. Johnstone's expense in '07 and he wasn't happy. I got the feeling he transfered some of that ill will to Hearts and Romanov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stendelnator Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 It’s aimed at a very specific demographic, a demographic which finds their chat funny and engaging. I don’t, but as long as others do then it’s harmless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Don't mind Cosgrove tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Cosgrove is patronising. Always trying to prove he's more intellectual than the underclass listening to "his" show. His book on Northern Soul is decent but its still "I'm cleverer than you". TC is good but it's not worth putting up with Cosgrove for a few of Tams quips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Prentice Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Not sure what demographic it's aimed at. I'm in my 60s but they sound like two boring old farts to me. Only hear the odd few minutes these days and it's always pretty quickly switched off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Going to be discussing our managerial set up on sportdound today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts_fan Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) I don't find SC to have any of the negative traits I've read above. He's a clever guy and a very good co-host. The very idea of the show is that it's an "odd couple" of Scottish football – the two guys are meant to be opposites in many ways, and it's that which has made the show such a success over the years. It's disappointing to hear so many people put off by Cosgrove's intellect, which sounds like is what the problem is for some. I tune in less in recent months because Susie McCabe seemed to be on every other week and I can't stand her. Each to their own I guess. Edited August 12, 2023 by Hearts_fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 It was funny back in the day when impressionist did send ups of Scottish football characters, nowadays I find Cosgrove spew inducing, especially after his comments about James Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Cosgrove is murder. Should be binned along with Dick Gordon. Ray Bradshaw is decent when on with TC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Going to be discussing our managerial set up on sportdound today Oh goody . Can’t wait for that nice balanced discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I like Cosgrove, he's a good foil for Cowan. His books are brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Tam is one of the good guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I listen to Off the Ball most weekends and really enjoy it. Some really good guests, random non-OF focused chat (the best thing about the show) and quite funny/entertaining. I can understand some of the criticism of SC but I like him and as has been said above, he is a good foil for the excellent TC. I think SC plays up some.of his negative traits as a bit of a wind up and isn't actually as bad as other suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, SectionDJambo said: He's certainly got it in for us, probably because of his Hibs casuals connections. Tam Cowan has been a good friend of Hearts since the dark days of administration. I like Cosgrove. He's from a Perth scheme so I don't get the 'slumming it' criticism. Heard he was involved with SJ casuals back in the day - can't have been many of them? - but Hibs?! He and Tam have it in for the arsecheeks and Hibs ay get a good ribbing. A fine programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 40 minutes ago, Hearts_fan said: I don't find SC to have any of the negative traits I've read above. He's a clever guy and a very good co-host. The very idea of the show is that it's an "odd couple" of Scottish football – the two guys are meant to be opposites in many ways, and it's that which has made the show such a success over the years. It's disappointing to hear so many people put off by Cosgrove's intellect, which sounds like is what the problem is for some. I tune in less in recent months because Susie McCabe seemed to be on every other week and I can't stand her. Each to their own I guess. There's nothing wrong with being intellectual. Being a condescending twat on the other hand .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Boris said: Don't mind Cosgrove tbh. I know. Some folk cannae hack a working class guy who's learned a wide vocabulary. Him and Tam are great together. Tam's a guid guy too - helped FoH in the early days IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Pretend to be anti establishment yet couldn't be more establishment if they tried. Frightened to speak out about sectarianism, frightened to offend old firm, frightened of offending SFA and Doncaster and desperate to crawl into bed with government, their relationship with Jason Leitch was cringeworthy in extreme. The two of them would be more at home in any Glaswegian pub, boring the backside of anyone stupid enough to buy them a pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Pretend to be anti establishment yet couldn't be more establishment if they tried. Frightened to speak out about sectarianism, frightened to offend old firm, frightened of offending SFA and Doncaster and desperate to crawl into bed with government, their relationship with Jason Leitch was cringeworthy in extreme. The two of them would be more at home in any Glaswegian pub, boring the backside of anyone stupid enough to buy them a pint. Have you ever actually listened to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I still listen quite a bit but I do find Cosgrove has become a bit of a bore in recent years whereas Tam Cowan can still be quite funny. When it's just Cosgrove and Ray Bradshaw on I switch it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, martoon said: Required listening back in the 90's but long since gave it up. I've always liked Tam and Cosgrove was fine in the early days but it all started to become a bit repetitive and dull. I did always enjoy the acronyms that folk sent in: HIBS: Hide It's Brian Souttar And BOBBY CHARLTON: Baldy Old Baw Bag...I forget the rest. Were particular favourites. It's a bit like Only an Excuse where it was funny a few years back but then they run out of material and it becomes stale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Easy listening. Only unionists don't like SC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkbam Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I like them both, its the only radio scotland show I'd switch on for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Cosgrove has got a bit bitter about certain things including us over the years ,where he has to move on ,Tam Cowan is still same old Tam. The shows ok though it's now more like your favorite old jumper with the holes ,that you know needs chucked out but you can't do it . And you know that any replacement will likely be dire Edited August 12, 2023 by ToadKiller Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I like the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 48 minutes ago, wavydavy said: It's a bit like Only an Excuse where it was funny a few years back but then they run out of material and it becomes stale. OaE must be the longest deteriorating programme in the history of world telly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Hmfc1965 said: There's nothing wrong with being intellectual. Being a condescending twat on the other hand .... Except he isn't - the back and forth with Cowan is what they have been doing for nearly 30yrs - its performative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 hours ago, martoon said: Required listening back in the 90's but long since gave it up. I've always liked Tam and Cosgrove was fine in the early days but it all started to become a bit repetitive and dull. I did always enjoy the acronyms that folk sent in: HIBS: Hide It's Brian Souttar And BOBBY CHARLTON: Baldy Old Baw Bag...I forget the rest. Were particular favourites. I love it and still listen to both shows (usually on catch up). Baldy Old Baw Bag Your Cheque Helped A Russian Linesman To Obtain Nookie Something like that anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirwalter Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Gundermann said: I know. Some folk cannae hack a working class guy who's learned a wide vocabulary. Him and Tam are great together. Tam's a guid guy too - helped FoH in the early days IIRC. He's picked up a fair few words and likes to use them - unfortunate he clearly doesn't know the meaning of many of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Pretend to be anti establishment yet couldn't be more establishment if they tried. Frightened to speak out about sectarianism, frightened to offend old firm, frightened of offending SFA and Doncaster and desperate to crawl into bed with government, their relationship with Jason Leitch was cringeworthy in extreme. The two of them would be more at home in any Glaswegian pub, boring the backside of anyone stupid enough to buy them a pint. There's no chance you listen to it if that's what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Forrest said: I love it and still listen to both shows (usually on catch up). Baldy Old Baw Bag Your Cheque Helped A Russian Linesman To Obtain Nookie Something like that anyway! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Tam is cool but predictable. Cosgrove is not cool and predictable. Had its day. Bring back Hemphill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 hours ago, jambostuart said: I'm the same. Depending on the guest it can be quite a funny show but Cosgrove definitely ruins it with his atrocious patter. Seems to have a wee chip on his shoulder too The chip on his shoulder would've been big enough to sink the Titanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 When they start speaking over each other impossible to pick up what they are saying they do it to the guests as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 59 minutes ago, saxondale said: There's no chance you listen to it if that's what you think. Minger doesn't like them because they are both Yessers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, Angel eyes said: When they start speaking over each other impossible to pick up what they are saying they do it to the guests as well. All the time, with Cosgrove typically butting in and giving opinion as fact ... and he's more often than not utterly wrong with his supposed facts. Loves the sound of his own voice, that 'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Asking today what changes in our game, no one said a complete change at the top. Edited August 12, 2023 by Turkishcap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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