Off the Ball Podcast - Bill McFarlan on how he accidently came up with Live Aid

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Broadcaster Bill McFarlan tells us how he inadvertently gave Bob Geldof the idea for Live Aid and Scottish Football Supporters Association's Paul Goodwin tells us about the importance of fan and community ownership in football. With Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

Published on Monday, 27th October 2025.

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