Si Ferry Meets... Tam Cowan and Stuart Cosgrove | 25 Years of Off the Ball

The odd couple of Scottish Football join Si this week as they look back on 25 years of their much loved BBC Radio show. Off the Ball. The boys chats us through some of their favourite moments from over the years and tell us how the got involved in the show initially and where they would like to take it from here.
Loads of hilarious stories on this one so sit back and enjoy!

[@pappamojovchero9797]

I'm from England, and I find these two the funniest blokes in football. Also listen to their shows on Saturday. Much better than the 5 Live sycophantic presenters or the planks on Talksport.

[@denzilite]

Very good, Ive listened to Tam and Stuart for over 2 decades now. The Frank McAvennie story is hilarious.

[@antoindearg5614]

My tenuous link to 'Off the Ball' is that my grandmother, Bette Brunton, gets an occasional mention on the show. Tam Cowan was served beans and sausages by her when he was watching Scotland play the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup and Archie Gemmill scored a certain goal (The JFK Moment). Great show Si and co keep up the fine work folks!!

[@steviemccarthy4810]

Superb. Tam needs a bigger shirt though 😂

[@manicstreetpreacher1723]

Speaking as a Rangers fan these two teach you not to take football too seriously and it's good to have a laugh about it. We could be picking cabbages in a field in North Korea after all.

[@chrissweeney2323]

Love these 2 guys. Off the ball is magic.

[@dontudare]

ME- I can't be bothered watching a film, I don't have the time. ALSO ME- I think i'll watch Open Goal for an hour and forty minutes. Excellent stuff Si.

[@robertanderson8458]

Brilliant again si. Congrats to Stuart and tam on 25 years. Always listen on way to away games. Top laugh

[@anneg5720]

Love tam Cowan watched him on offside growing up. Me and my brother always pissed ourselves laughing constantly.. Tams a proper legend.

[@kennethmuir6416]

Pretty unique chemistry between these two. Long may it last

[@taiponet3334]

Si's presentation style is excellent, leaving the guests of a great calibre to run his show. His shows are generally excellent but this one is great. Love these two old rogues!

[@77cyberpunk]

One of the best yet

[@DMMJBSM]

For one reason or another, rarely listen to off the ball, but will try to listen more often. Enjoyed that 👍.

[@superfurrygaz1]

Legends, good interview Si, long live Off The Ball.

[@chrisferry5295]

Love these two guys, grew up with them on the radio

[@rezhead]

Really enjoyed that interview. Iv listened to off the ball since it started and its really great to hear a bit more about the history of the programme. Well done Si.

[@ecosse1982]

less than 60 seconds in and since it was after 3am - i realised that i had to savee it to my favourites for later - i couldn't miss these 2 after growing up with off the ball

[@christopherfindlay1049]

Great interview, Si! Loved watching these two stalwarts blethering away- superb stories! Keep up the good work; you're going from strength to strength 👍🏼

[@aldolino73]

Fantastic broadcasters keep it going for another 25 years lads

[@chrissweeney2323]

These guys have always spoke as if they are sitting telling stories in the pub. The way it always should be.

[@donnag4150]

Cheers I love these two.

[@ronaldwalker3950]

Up there with the best Si, brilliant patter from radios finest.

[@grahamforbes3396]

Great listen.Great stories.

[@MC8AC]

Loving it Si. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince story is a belter. Well done Stuart n Tam.

[@patrickmcmenamin1508]

That was a good show. Nicely done and a lot of fun.

[@leehamill4445]

That was a good interview. Franky bhoy story had me in stitches.

[@declancairns2083]

"If Paul Le Guen did 10 in a row what sorta face would ye have on ye?"

[@ClarkyGuitar]

Stuart Cosgrove, only good thing to come out of Perth apart from Murray's Pies!

[@tam1381]

That was Quality.

[@MultiJoe84]

Great interview with two interesting guys. They’re not as funny as they used to be but still good to listen to.

[@km206]

Love these 2 ar#eholes 👏and si 🤣

[@seanflanagan9442]

Brilliant

[@bighendo7]

They've had some career didn't know the half of it 👍👍

[@darryldoig144]

Does Stuart support St. Johnstone aye?

[@kevinbell3700]

Tam, Do you still talk to the wee lassie that was Miss Scotland?

[@stanlarsson4394]

I'm from fraserburgh, Highland League. Of course I support the Broch but I'll say three words that made me crazy for Celtic, Di Canio, Cadete, Van Hoeidonk. Watched a game against the Pars when all three scored been a Bhoy ever since. HaleHale!!!

[@larrydavid6852]

Life on Mars Bars.

[@mickdunlop984]

Best Open Goal so far

[@andrewhyndman5587]

Get these on a podcast with Slaney n Big Kev...... be absolute Klass

[@buzzychilled9162]

Frank Macca story is the fucking nuts

[@jamesdonnelly5728]

Fukin hell the proclaimers have let themselves go a wee bit!!!

[@Millerfam19]

Always thought these 2 were the same guy

[@davidquinn7144]

Diet iron bro aye right tam .😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@twiggycfc1]

Does anyone know who Si said his worst guest was?

[@MrCF_13]

What’s happened to keeping the ball on the ground.??

[@simonperry8569]

Whit a couple of speccy fuds! Only joking, enjoyed that.

[@dektobrentic]

Is that nae socks Stuart Cosgrove has got on?

[@mattybhoy6373]

Waiting for wee slaney coming on wi the tea with a wee maid dress on

[@buzzychilled9162]

There for dancing Tam , no need to make a hue and aboot it ....

[@bigeasy55]

is stuart wearing shoes with no socks, terrible faux pas

[@edwardkent]

One of these 3..... really really really supports Rangers.......any ideas....LOL

[@Harry-jz1dn]

If you ever wondered why the two of them are on radio over TV then look no further. Feel sorry for the buttons on their shirts

[@markdinnen]

People that move house have to change football teams hahahaha just because you should support your local team

[@frankfrank2637]

‘If everyone supported there local team the landscape of Scottish football would be very different’ True. It would be like the welsh and Irish leagues. I’m no just going to start supporting Arbroath cos your shitty rant pal😂 shouldn’t be shaming anyone for supporting a Scottish club wherever they live, the more interest in our game the better.