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The Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

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A Celtic fan media podcast bringing you discussion, analysis and insight on all things Celtic. Shows include The Celtic Exchange Weekly (every Monday), The Countdown To Kick-Off (Pre Match Show) ahead of every game & The Final Whistle Show after every game. Stay in the loop as we dig a little deeper on the topics that matter most at the greatest club in football. Wherever in the world you find yourself, we’ll bring you that bit closer to Celtic Park. Ad-Free listening available to subscribers at The Celtic Exchange Plus. Visit https://thecelticexchange.com for more details.
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Episodes

Celtic Exchange Weekly: The Bhoys Are Back | The Summer Shake-Up Gets Underway

With pre-season fast approaching, there's a buzz building around Celtic once again – and this week on the first Celtic Exchange Weekly of the new campaign, we dive into the latest comings and goings as the squad begins to take shape for the new season. Brendan Rodgers already has some new players to work with as Benjamin Nygren and Callum Osman set to join up with KT, Ross Doohan and the rest of the squad in the coming days. We discuss what the new Bhoys might bring to the party and what impact ...

Jul 02, 20251 hr 5 min

Staying Ahead Of The Game - Celtic’s Response To The Ibrox Investment

With American investment now confirmed at Ibrox, we’re joined by financial expert and well-known Celtic figure David Low to unpack what it all means for Celtic – both now and in the long term. What does this latest move say about Rangers' ambitions? How might Celtic respond – or should we respond at all? And what could this mean for the wider landscape of Scottish football? Plenty to get into in this one as we separate the headlines from the hard facts – and ask whether this is a threat, an oppo...

Jun 06, 202558 min

The Hampden Hangover Special: Are This Celtic Side Now At A Crossroads?

Just when we thought the treble was over the line, Celtic delivered a Hampden head-scratcher to leave us all thinking what might have been. With a few days to digest the Cup Final disappointment, the lads are back around the mics to unpack exactly what went wrong — and where we go from here. 👀 Did Brendan Rodgers get the team selection wrong? 😬 Were too many players coasting on guaranteed starts? 🥱 Was it a case of complacency… or just plain burnout? We also debate whether the January decisio...

May 27, 20251 hr 5 min

What Went Wrong? Celtic Choke At Hampden In Season Finale

Celtic came into the Scottish Cup Final with a treble in their sights — but left Hampden with more questions than answers. Aberdeen’s dogged performance and nerveless penalties exposed cracks in the champions' foundation on a day of frustration for Brendan Rodgers' side. In this final post-match show of the season, we dissect what went wrong. Was it tactical stagnation? Mental fragility, or just a bad day at the office? 🎙️ Join Tino and Paddy for The Final Whistle Show as Celtic ended the seaso...

May 25, 202552 min

The Final Countdown: Celtic Chase Hampden Glory In Season Finale!

It's time to strap yourself in as Celtic look to end the season on the highest of highs on Scottish Cup Final weekend! 🏆🍀 In this special preview episode, we look ahead to Celtic’s massive clash with Aberdeen at Hampden Park as the Bhoys go all out to deliver a 9th domestic treble! Expect passion, predictions, and plenty of pre-match buzz as we dive into: 🟢 The big calls Brendan Rodgers’ has to make 🔴 Aberdeen's threats and how they'll try upset the odds ⚽ Players to watch – from Jamesie's f...

May 23, 202545 min

Treble in Sight: Forrest’s Fairytale, Rodgers’ Future & Celtic Farewells

As Celtic prepare for a monumental Scottish Cup Final showdown with Aberdeen, the Bhoys now stand just 90 minutes away from securing a record-extending 9th domestic Treble. In this week's episode of The Celtic Exchange Weekly, we break down the major talking points ahead of this historic clash. We pay tribute to James Forrest, whose stunning 94th-minute equaliser last weekend cemented his place in club folklore — now having scored in 16 consecutive seasons for Celtic. With over 100 goals, over 1...

May 20, 20251 hr 6 min

Champions Assemble: Celtic’s Latest Title Party Starts Here!

The league’s wrapped up, the stage is set, and the trophy will once again be paraded in Paradise tomorrow afternoon! But before all that there's a game to be won! And Brendan Rodgers will have his players fully focused on the job at hand before the celebrations then begin. For the players there's plenty at stake with the likes of James Forrest, Johnny Kenny and even young Sean McArdle eager to get on the scoresheet - not to mention the incentive of a place in next week's Scottish Cup Final squad...

May 16, 202542 min

Different Line-Up But Same Outcome As Celtic Fire Aberdeen A Cup Final Warning

The Champions returned to Paradise in style, delivering a comfortable 3-1 win over Hibs in the first home match since sealing the title. Goals from Nicolas Kühn, Adam Idah, and Reo Hatate sealed the deal, with Brendan Rodgers’ side turning on the flair in front of the home crowd. Despite falling behind early to a Martin Boyle strike, the Hoops responded with composure and class. Kühn’s sharp equaliser and a clinical finish from Idah flipped the game before half-time, capping off a first-half per...

May 14, 202540 min

TCE Weekly: Can Celtic Set New Records As Another Trophy Day Awaits?

Celtic have hit form at just the right time with a commanding 3-1 win over Hibs ensuring the Bhoys equalled the league goals tally set by Brendan Rodgers Invincibles in 2016/17. With just three games to go they have further targets in sight - with the most important being the Treble that could be clinched at Hampden in a little under two weeks' time - but could some other records be set by Rodgers' side? That aside we take a look at what could be a transitional summer across the playing squad an...

May 13, 20251 hr 4 min

Celtic Too Good For In-Form Hibs | Idah Answers Critics With 5th Goal In 4 Games

The Champions returned to Paradise in style, delivering a comfortable 3-1 win over Hibs in the first home match since sealing the title. Goals from Nicolas Kühn, Adam Idah, and Reo Hatate sealed the deal, with Brendan Rodgers’ side turning on the flair in front of the home crowd. Despite falling behind early to a Martin Boyle strike, the Hoops responded with composure and class. Kühn’s sharp equaliser and a clinical finish from Idah flipped the game before half-time, capping off a first-half per...

May 11, 202533 min

Countdown To Kick Off: Celtic Look to Maintain Momentum In Home Clash Against Hibs

CELTIC ARE NOW TICKING OFF the games as another successful Scottish Premiership campaign draws to a close, but Hibs arrive at Celtic Park with plenty to play for this weekend. David Gray's side have been the form side in the country and with the race for 3rd place heating up they'll arrive in Glasgow ready to cause an upset. However Brendan Rodgers side are themselves looking to finish strongly and with a Cup Final on the horizon there'll be no complacency from the Bhoys - which could lead to an...

May 09, 202542 min

CSC Stories #10 - Hoops, History, and Hometown Pride | The Philly Ploughbhoys Story

🎙️🍀 In this latest episode of CSC Stories, we’re joined by four passionate members of the Philly Ploughbhoys Celtic Supporters Club, a vibrant group based in the heart of Philadelphia. With roots stretching from Glasgow across Ireland and over to the United States, these Bhoys share what it means to carry the Celtic spirit far from Paradise. We dive into heartfelt stories of how each of them came to support Celtic, what the club means to them personally, and how their shared passion has foster...

May 07, 202555 min

TCE WEEKLY: Better Than All The Rest | Tina Turner CSC On Song At Ibrox

CELTIC HAVE OVERTAKEN Rangers’ trophy haul, and now we’re stealing their songs as well as the Bhoys maintained their unassailable 17 point lead with a draw at Ibrox. It was a game that in all honestly played out like the end of season affair that it was but as always there was plenty to discuss both on and off the park following the last Glasgow Derby of the season. Elsewhere Daizen Maeda confirmed his status as the standout player in the country by lifting no less than 4 awards at the weekend b...

May 06, 20251 hr 9 min

Champions Aiming To Show Who's Simply The Best On Derby Day | Celtic v Rangers Match Preview

CELTIC ROARED TO another Scottish Premiership title last week with a 5-0 hammering of Dundee Utd and will be keen for more of the same in the final Glasgow Derby of the season. Rangers have now won the last two derbies - something Brendan Rodgers isn't used to - and the manager will be keen to address that at Ibrox. The Bhoys have some injuries to deal with but should have no issues in terms of motivation as the players look to end the season on a high in these final remaining fixtures of the ca...

May 02, 202549 min

CSC Stories #9 - Channeling Celtic: Jersey Bhoys Keeping The Faith 500 Miles From Paradise

🎙️🍀 Our latest episode of "CSC Stories" has us in conversation with the most southerly Celtic Supporters Club in the UK as we speak with the Tommy Burns & John Clark Jersey Celtic Supporters Club. What does it mean to follow Celtic from over 500 miles away? In this episode, we head to the Channel Islands to speak with Ross Rennie, Gerry McCafferty & Paul Woods who are a big part of a vibrant Celtic community, far from the streets of Glasgow. We dive into the stories behind the supporte...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 8 min

TCE WEEKLY: Extended Champions Edition | Celtic Are 4-In-A-Row Champions Of Scotland

Celtic made history at the weekend by becoming the first team in Scotland to win 55 league titles (Kenny Dalglish’s words, not ours 👀) as they sealed the Scottish Premiership for a fourth successive season. The Bhoys were on fire as they hit 5 goals for the 3rd game in succession and Brendan Rodgers’ side have found the perfect time to hit top form with us now firmly in the business end of the season. Special credit must go to James Forrest – now the most decorated Celt in history – but once ag...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 13 min

Kuhn And Idah At The Double As Champions Celtic Hone In On A Treble

THE STAGE WAS SET at Tannadice for Celtic to deliver a fourth successive title - and the Bhoys didn't disappoint! Just one point would have secured the Scottish Premiership but this Celtic side had no intention of limping over the line and now hold an unassailable 17 point lead at the top of the pile. It was a momentous day for James Forrest who becomes the most decorated player in our history, and for Brendan Rodgers who is now the most successful living Celtic manager - and for the club overal...

Apr 27, 202553 min

A Point To Prove | Celtic Aiming To Take The Title At Tannadice

CELTIC NEED JUST one point to secure a 4th successive Scottish Premiership Title and Callum McGregor and his team-mates are fully focused on the job at hand as they get set to take on Dundee Utd. Jim Goodwin's side are having a strong campaign of their own but for Celtic there's no bigger motivator then proving yourself once again as the best team in the country. Should we get the point we need at Tannadice james Forrest will OFFICIALLY become Celtic's most decorated player, and what an achievem...

Apr 25, 202544 min

TCE WEEKLY: One Step Closer | McGregor Leads The Way As Celtic’s Treble Train Rolls On

CELTIC TOOK a massive step towards the treble at the weekend with a whirlwind display against St Johnstone which blew the Perth side away and paved the way for another showcase finale to the season. The result means the Bhoys will be back at Hampden once again at the end of May, knowing that a win against Aberdeen could see yet another clean sweep of all three of Scottish Football’s trophies. Captain Callum McGregor led the way against the Saints but was ably supported by a resurgent Reo Hatate ...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 2 min

Saints & Sinners: Should Celtic Shuffle The Pack For Semi-Final Showdown?

CELTIC WERE BACK at their best last week as they swept Kilmarnock aside to leave us on the brink of another Scottish Premiership title. This weekend however the focus is on Scottish Cup action as we once again face up to a St Johnstone side who inflicted defeat on us just two weeks ago! As always the manager has some big calls to make, and with Nicolas Kuhn, Jota and Auston Trusty all omitted from the starting XI last week, it remains to be seen if we'll see any changes for the Hampden showdown!...

Apr 18, 202546 min

TCE WEEKLY: Champions' Response - Celtic Set The Tone As Split Decision Is Made

IT TOOK CELTIC just 24 first half minutes against Kilmarnock to show that the message from manager Brendan Rodgers' had been received loud and clear with the three points never in doubt against a shell-shocked Kilmarnock side. The result puts us within touching distance of a fourth successive Scottish Premiership trophy and with the Premiership Split Fixtures now confirmed we know exactly what we have to do to claim yet another well deserved title. This weekend of course the focus truns to Scott...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 12 min

Celtic 5-1 Kilmarnock: Hoops Run Riot in Ruthless Display

BRENDAN RODGERS demanded a response from his Celtic side after last week's disappointment at St Johnstone and that's exactly what he got ion the Celtic Park sunshine. The manager made changes as expected and he got a perfect reaction from his players as they blew away Kilmarnock in an explosive display. The win now takes us to the brink of a fourth successive lead title, and its little more than this side deserve for their efforts this season. 🎙️ Join us for The Final Whistle Show following Cel...

Apr 13, 202539 min

"A Result I Can't Accept" | Rodgers Looking For A Celtic Response Against Kilmarnock

FOLLOWING THE DISAPPOINTMENT of last week's loss to St Johnstone Brendan Rodgers is expecting a response from his players as they prepare to take on Kilmarnock at Celtic Park. It's Celtic's final league game before the split as they close in on a fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership title, with the manager again urging his players to see out the campaign strongly. With an almost full squad to choose from however, will we see changes to the line-up, with one or two players finding themselves o...

Apr 11, 202541 min

CSC Stories #8 - Celtic Are Soaring In The City Of Angels | Los Angeles CSC

🎙️🍀 Our latest episode of "CSC Stories" has us in conversation with one of the oldest Celtic Supporters Clubs from the series so far as we chat with the Los Angeles CSC. As you'll hear its a discussion that allows us to hear tales of the groups origins from way back in the 60s & 70s, right through to the present day and of the various guises the club has taken on during that time. Being way out on the West Coast of America brings it's own challenges but the passion and enthusiasm is clear ...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 18 min

TCE WEEKLY: A Line In The Sand | Time For Celtic To Show Why They're Champions

CELTIC are the undisputed best team in Scotland - but they certainly aren't acting like that right now. With the loss to St Johnstone our 3rd defeat in just 6 league games the inquest is in full swing as to just how - and why - Celtic are underperforming in the way they are. There's never a good time to find yourself in a mini slump, but as we target yet another historical Treble then it's something that must be addressed ASAFP by Brendan Rodgers and his players. With a max of just 8 games now r...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 7 min

Rodgers' Rages At Celtic's Pitiful Performance In Perth

WITH THE SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP TROPHY within touching distance Celtic turned in one of their poorest performances of the season as they stumbled to a 1-0 loss to St Johnstone in Perth. After falling behind during yet another sluggish start the Bhoys were unable to get the goals required to turn it around in a display that left manager Brendan Rodgers fuming at the final whistle. With a Treble target firmly in sight its hard to explain but a response is required, and sharpish, if we're to fionish ...

Apr 06, 202559 min

Celtic v St Johnstone | Countdown To Kick Off - Match Preview Show

WITH JUST TWO games remaining before the Scottish Premiership 'Split' Celtic's quest for a fourth consecutive title is getting closer with each passing week. This weekend bottom placed St Johnstone provide the opposition, but the Bhoys won't find it easy in Perth as they take on a side scrapping for their Premiership survival. However with Daizen Maeda in the form of his life, and Celtic boosted by last week's convincing win over Hearts the hope is that we'll be 3 points closer to our target by ...

Apr 04, 202547 min

CSC Stories #7 - A New York State Of Mind At The Manhattan No.1 Celtic Supporters Club

🎙️🍀 Welcome to the latest episode of "CSC Stories" by The Celtic Exchange where we explore the tales of Celtic fans across the world by speaking to Celtic Supporters Clubs in every corner of the globe. This week we bring you Paddy's in-person discussion with Stevie Wright, President of the Manhattan No.1 Celtic Supporters Club in New York City. Stevie, originally from Glasgow tells the story of a club now approaching 30 years in existence and of the changes that have taken place during that ti...

Apr 02, 202558 min

TCE Weekly: Bhoys Are Back In Town As Forrest And Bernardo Return For The Run-In

CELTIC GOT BACK to winning ways at the weekend and crucially the manager was able to call on the services of two big players who could yet have a big part to play in Celtic's chase for the Treble. Paulo Bernardo adds guile and a touch of class to the midfield, while Forrest brings a tonne of experience and quality in the wide areas and the manager will be delighted by their return. After chalking up their latest 3 points the Bhoys are now closing in on the title with a 13 point gap and just 7 ga...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 4 min

Celtic Swat Hearts Aside As Maeda, Calmac & Sinisalo Take Centre Stage

CELTIC TOOK a big step closer to the title with a comprehensive win over Hearts at Celtic Park and Daizen Maeda was the main man once again with another double on the day. Its now 30 for the season for the Japanese hitman and he's showing no signs of slowing down as he cruises towards being crowned Scotland's undoubted Player of the Year. Elsewhere Callum McGregor reminded us what he offers with an assured performance in the heart of the midfield, with young goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo keeping a...

Mar 30, 202542 min
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