There is often a fight about Celtic and the fans’ political beliefs. Over the years, there have been numerous direct connections between Celtic and politicians from around the world. This latest podcast tells the history of Celtic’s political links. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com Enjoy… Apple...
Jun 26, 2025•9 min
Now that summer is here, Celtic fans’ attentions are drawn to the transfer market, as they wonder what new players might walk through Parkhead’s gates. But in the 1890s, football transfers were very different, and they sometimes even involved kidnapping! This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the story of some of these signings and the strange circumstances and people that were involved. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in fr...
Jun 19, 2025•12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com The Name of the Game - That unique and special game that will live for you forever and, in the first episode Andrew is joined by Lawyer and Celtic fan Martin Hughes where they discuss Liam Brady’s last game as Celtic manager away to St Johnstone in October 1993. The bhoys don’t just talk about the match itself; they dive into its significance beyond tha…...
Jun 15, 2025•15 min
This is part 3. The shortest of the end of season review and the final episode that’s free to all. If you want to listen to the final part (part 4 for those struggling with numbers) then subscribe and that will also give you free access to our brilliant chat community. Part 4 will be out to our communityvery very soon. Enjoy… Apple podcasts Spotify Amazon Player.fm Spreaker Audioboom Youtube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...
Jun 13, 2025•19 min
First things first, this is part 2. If you’ve not listened to part 1 yet then get around to listening to that bit first. Now I’ve kept Eddie’s intro in so don’t think you’d missed it and listening to part 1 again. Ok, so have I used the word ‘part’ enough yet? Anyway, if you’re a member of the Celtic Underground chat community you can be listening to this right after listening to part 1. For everyone there are 3 parts of the podcast and for subscribers there is a secret 4th part just for you tha...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr
Andrew, Eddie, Matthew, Ross and Saint Anthony got up early on the morning of Saturday 7th June and broadcast a LIVE 3 hour+ podcast review of the season. Whilst all podcasts are recorded live (we’re not dead), this one is was available on Substack and Facebook as it went out! We didn’t publicise as we didn’t know it would work so we’re sure the email to those in the CU community would have come as a surprise. Future live pods will be publicised in advance. Anyway, this podcast is available to E...
Jun 10, 2025•56 min
Across the entire season 2024-25, there was surely no louder cheer than when James Forrest scored at the end of the season. This wrote him into history by scoring in 16 consecutive seasons, a truly remarkable and historic. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story of all the other men who have consistently scored for the Bhoys across multiple seasons. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which vi...
Jun 04, 2025•8 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com This week Andrew chats all about Celtic fandom and memorabilia with Manus Gallagher. The bhoys delve into Gallagher's extensive collection of the Wee Green Book, his early memories of supporting Celtic, the influence of family on his fandom and his role as a Celtic Tour Guide. This is for Celtic Underground Club Members only. If you are a subscriber but don’t know how to get your paid chat at your usu...
Jun 01, 2025•12 min
55 years ago – in May 1970 – the Celts played in their second European Cup Final. Despite this notable achievement, the game can sometimes seem to be forgotten when telling the Bhoys’ history. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story of Celtic and the 1970 European Cup. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.ce...
May 29, 2025•18 min
It was supposed to be our first live podcast on substack but it ended up being the first live podcast on Facebook and not live on Substack at all. We’ll see how to fix it for the next one but meantime we’ll release this on Sunday night for paid subscribers and everyone else will need to wait until Tuesday morning. There is a little freebie bit for eve… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substa...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 48 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com Saturday provides an incredible opportunity for Celtic to secure their 6th treble in 9 seasons. Despite trebles becoming as common as a new Rangers manager, win or lose this has been another wonderful season to be a Celtic fan. Indeed, if a treble is secured and taking into account Europe, it may even surpass the invincible season as our best since Se…...
May 23, 2025•54 min
The Celts face Aberdeen this Saturday, with the Bhoys hoping to win their 43rd Scottish Cup. Over the years, some of the Celts’ most exciting games have come in the Scottish Cup Final. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells some of these tales. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com Enjoy… A...
May 22, 2025•16 min
You may not know Peter Broughan but you will be familiar with his work. The producer of Rob Roy, The Flying Scotsman and Your Cheatin’ Heart (among others) has turned his attention to his great passion for Celtic and has set in motion the production of Paradise - the film that tells the story for the formation of our club. Please listen to or watch the podcast and if interested go to: https://gofund.me/aa8c6ba9 Paradise is a compelling narrative that dramatises one strand of the tragically etern...
May 14, 2025•1 hr
In 1905, Celtic faced Rangers in a very unusual game. It was a playoff game to decide that season’s title winners. The Bhoys’ victory set them on a path to a then world record six successive league titles. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpr...
May 14, 2025•11 min
80 years this month (May 1945) saw the end of World War Two in Europe. Millions celebrated on VE Day, and Celtic also claimed another trophy. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story of this victory, and also examines Celtic’s World War Two experiences. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours....
May 07, 2025•11 min
50 years ago – on 3 May 1975 – Billy McNeill’s remarkable playing career came to an end. Fittingly, this saw Celtic win the Scottish Cup, ensuring that the iconic sight of McNeill holding aloft a trophy was again repeated. This latest podcast from hailhailhistory tells his life story and on Sunday morning we have a piece from St Anthony with his own reflections on the 50th anniversary. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking ...
May 01, 2025•12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com This unholy trinity of CU sages discuss Celtic's title win and the cultural identity of the club. They reflect on personal experiences, family connections to the game, and the atmosphere during the match. The discussion also touches on ticket pricing, fan reactions, and the legacy of players like James Forrest, highlighting the emotional ties fans have …...
Apr 29, 2025•47 min
Six in a row Tomorrow Celtic can secure their 55th league championship. However, the coming days also mark the anniversary of another notable Celtic title achievement. Celtic fans have great memories of the club’s two nine-in-a-row league winning runs, from 1966-74 and 2012-2020. Before this, there was another titles tale. From 1905-1910, the Celts set a then world record for successive league wins. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story. Every week, you can listen for fr...
Apr 25, 2025•16 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com In this weeks post game podcast, Harry and Andrew discuss their experiences attending a recent cup final match, focusing on the app setup for tickets, the performance of the teams, the atmosphere at Hampden, and the key incidents in the game. They discuss how straight forward the app was, their thoughts on the game itself, and the overall experience of …...
Apr 23, 2025•38 min
This conversation delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology in football, particularly focusing on offside decisions. The discussion highlights the limitations of current technology, the challenges of accurately interpreting video footage, and the implications for the integrity of the game. Harry and Bjørnar emphasise the need for better understanding and transparency in VAR operations, as well as the importance of maintaining the joy of f...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min
75 years ago this week, an important figure from Celtic’s history first pulled on the green-and-white jersey. Sean Fallon made his mark not simply as a Celtic player and captain, but more notably as Jock Stein’s assistant as the Bhoys climbed to Europe’s football pinnacle. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells his life story. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bh...
Apr 16, 2025•9 min
In this week’s episode Andrew Smith and Ross Hall discuss Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Killie, reflecting on the team's performance, fan reactions, and the impact of social media. They analyse individual player performances, tactical insights, and game statistics, while also looking ahead to future matches and potential player selections. The bhoys delve into various aspects of Celtic's performance, focusing on player roles, expectations, and coaching strategies focussing on Adam Idha's positioni...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Celtic’s history is replete with stories of exciting players, yet few have achieved the legendary status of one notable Irishman: Patsy Gallacher. The skilful forward made his mark at Celtic, not only as one of the Bhoys’ all-time top scorers, but also as scorer of one of the club’s most famous cup final winners, which happened 100 years ago this week. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells his life story. Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past. You can a...
Apr 09, 2025•10 min
When you think of Celtic, it’s natural to think of Glasgow’s east end. However, the Bhoys have numerous connections in the west end too. Whether it is some of the most famous figures in Celtic’s history, links to war and tragedy and some momentous footballing firsts, it is a fascinating tale. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells more. Every week, you can listen to free stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the B...
Apr 04, 2025•18 min
In this weeks matchday review podcast, Andrew and Matthew discuss recent Celtic matches, focussing mainly on the Hearts game, the impact of key players, and the ongoing tensions between fans and policing. * The recent match against Hearts was strange but ultimately successful for Celtic. * The importance of key players like McGregor and Maeda in the team's performance. * Tensions between fans and policing are a long-standing issue in football. * The need for legal challenges against perceived ov...
Apr 01, 2025•57 min
70 years ago (in March 1955), Bertie Auld walked into Celtic Park for the first time. It was the start of enduring and famous relationship, which saw Bertie help the Celts to the pinnacle of European football. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story of this. Every week, you can listen to free stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wor...
Mar 27, 2025•12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com We have been blessed to have some very special guests join us for Andrew’s “In Conversation” podcasts and this week believe we have one of the most interesting yet. Peter Nasir is the General Secretary of the East Jerusalem YMCA (EJ-YMCA), a position he has held since 2019. Under Peter's leadership, the EJ-YMCA continues its mission to empower youth an…...
Mar 23, 2025•33 min
The history of Celtic has political connections, particularly in the club’s earliest years. One obvious example is Michael Davitt. He was a prominent Irish politician in the late-1800s, and also a patron of Celtic. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells this tale. Every week, you can listen to free stories from Celtic’s past. You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.c...
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com Celtic take on Rangers this Sunday in the 3rd derby of the league campaign. According to Andrew, a 2-0+ victory for Celtic will be the best home season on the derby since the late 70s. According to Harry any victory will be the first time any Celtic manager has beaten either versions of Rangers 6 times in a row at home…ever and according to Ross, he d…...
Mar 15, 2025•50 min
Celtic defeated Hibs in the Scottish Cup at the weekend with one of the largest away supports in years at Celtic Park. It was billed as the domestic game of the year so far with the league leaders and champions elect against the form team, unbeaten in 15 games. It was no contest as Celtic breezed past Hibs who struggled to lay a glove on Celtic and barely a shot on target. Both Eddie and Harry were at the game and roasted in the unusual March Celtic Park sunshine. They review the weather, the ga...
Mar 13, 2025•57 min
