Celticunderground:the Celtic Football Fan Podcast

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.comEnjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comCeltic 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…

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 game and the experience with so many away fans present.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Jock Stein10 March 1965 was a massive day in Celtic’s history.Jock Stein took charge of the club as the manager, and in doing so started on a road which made him a legend.Stein is one of the true giants of Celtic history – and this latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells his story.There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to everyone, whether a CU Subscriber or not and to find out more about the free Celtic walking tours visit Celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com for more information.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

One of the things that makes football supporting so great is the joy of the moment and the celebration of the club’s history and this is never more evident that the work undertaken by The Celtic Graves Society.This week Andrew is joined by Frank and Jim to discuss the motivation behind the society, how it came to be formed and the work it does in keepin… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

31 years ago – on 4 March 1994 – one story ended for Celtic whilst another one began.Fergus McCann’s takeover was finally successful, removing from power the club’s old Board.It was a change that transformed Celtic, and built the foundations of the club’s 21st century dominance.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the story of those events.There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to everyone, whether a CU Subscriber or not and to find out more about the free Celtic walking tours visit Celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com for more information.The full details of this is told in the latest podcast from @hailhailhistory.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Willie Maley85 years ago, in February 1940, one of the most significant chapters in Celtic’s history came to an end.Willie Maley – player and manager for more than half a century – ended with time at the club.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells Willie Maley’s remarkable Celtic story.There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to everyone, whether a CU Subscriber or not and to find out more about the free Celtic walking tours visit Celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com for more information.The full details of this is told in the latest podcast from @hailhailhistory.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Celtic and floodlightsA power failure in Glasgow’s east end last month threatened to turn out the lights and end Celtic’s game with Dundee.This would have been the latest chapter in Celtic’s floodlight history, a tale that goes back to the 1890s, and even includes joint teams with Rangers.There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to everyone, whether a CU Subscriber or not and to find out more about the free Celtic walking tours visit Celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com for more information.The full details of this is told in the latest podcast from @hailhailhistory.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

There are piviotal occassions in your Celtic supporting life when you realise everything has changed. For me, one of those was the night we went out on pens to Valencia. I went to work the next day and proudly claimed - we’ll reach a European final.Tonight is one of those moments. We have an elite manager who has, through tactics and motivation, convinved our players they belong at this level. There is now no turning back. No more signing players for games against Dundee Utd & Motherwell. We are on the cusp of becoming a standard last 16 UCL team. It’s time for the Michael, Chris and Dermot to give the manager what he needs, both personally and with the squad to take that final step.With all that in mind, Andrew H and Harry B discuss their pride, the fine margins on show tonight and agree on how proud we are of Brendan and the bhoys.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutubeThe Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support ou

Valentine’s Day is a night for couples – and it’s a day for Celtic fans to love.On 14 February 1891, Celtic won what is considered their first ever major trophy. It’s a tale of success and controversy.To tell this story, here is the latest podcast from @hailhailhistory.There’s a Celtic history tale out every Wednesday, free to everyone, whether a CU Subscriber or not and to find out more about the free Celtic walking tours visit Celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com for more information.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutubeThanks for reading The Celtic Underground Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Another transfer window closes and another load of whailing and gnashing of teeth from the Celtic fans (online at least) from many disgruntled hoops who wanted more. On this site we have had Andrew H’s positive review and a critical take (as you’d expect) from Critical Bill.Earlier in the season we had Ross Hall of The Football Talent Report provide us with his review of the summer window and so he is now back to review the January window. Harry B asks him was it good bad or indifferent. as you’d expect it’s a bit of all.The review of the window leads to a wider discussion of the youths and the challenges of getting them into the first team discussing the facilities, the coaches and of course us, the fans and how we all have an impact.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutubeThe Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this

Celtic’s worst ever resultRaith Rovers come to Celtic Park this Saturday for a Scottish Cup tie.Any mention of cups and the Fife team will always bring back memories of the 1994 League Cup Final.Losing a final to lower league team is never a good result – but what is Celtic’s worst ever scoreline?This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory examines ten of Celtic’s poorest games.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutubeThe Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

As most will know, our ‘In Conversation with…’ series is usually exlcusive to paid subscribers but we decided to make this one free. It’s a wee bit different to most in conversations with Jenna talking openly and emotionally about both her mum and her dad.It’s quite an emotional discussion and one that will be appreciated by anyone who has lost their parents.You can listen to our podcasts wherever you pick up your pods.Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomThanks for reading The Celtic Underground Substack! This podcast is available for all so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Celtic today travel to Birmingham to face Aston Villa in the Europe’s premier competition.But one 1890s clash between the two sides aimed to decide who was the best team in the world…This the latest tale from Celtic’s history brought to you by @HailHailHistory.Enjoy…Thanks for listening The Celtic Underground Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

With the postponement of the Dundee game on Saturday (result - I was away in London and would have missed it) then there’s only one show in town for this week’s podcast and it’s Europe.The last match podcast was a preview of the Young Boys game and so in this podcast we review (in our usual complete ramble that doesn’t really review) the YB game and preview the Villa match. In between we discuss VAR, Kyogo, Maeda and Jota.For nearly 20 years we’ve been rambling away like this, but you keep coming back for more so please enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboom This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

There was tear in the eye for many a Celt today with the departure of Kyogo, a player who clearly appeared to loved playing football, performing with what seemed like a permanent grin. But his departure has been tempered with the return of Jota.The deal was officially confirmed by Celtic today with the press conference late afternoon.Enjoy…(Oh and there’ll be a Eurovision podcast out very very soon). This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Most Celtic fans prefer to toast Tommy rather than Rabbie on Burns Night.However, in the past, some Celts were involved in a famous tribute to the Ayrshire poet, who is remembered each year on 25 January.This the latest tale from Hail Hail History History.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboom This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comA product of the Celtic youth system, Mark was unfortunate to come into the first team around the time when fans had lost faith in the senior management running the club. It wasn’t a happy time to be around Celtic and Mark and others suffered from the general environment. Despite this he achieved what many of us could only dream of - puling on the hoo…

It;s exactly 14 days since we released our last matchday podcast. In that time, there’s been around 15million hours of alternjtive Celtic chat on other Celtic podcasts and almost the same number of Celtic games.The bhoys briefly chat about the games and the “weak as piss” performance in the second half at Dundee. We discuss playing teams from Dundee almost every week and the excessive fixture calendar preventing any coaching, any rest and whether that impacts enjoyment. We discuss transfer gossip, the forthcoming YB and Killie games and rarely mention THEM - apart from H reminiscing about telling David Murray he was talking shote about fixture congestion.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomThe Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substa

Celtic are back in Scottish Cup action this weekend, and aim to retain their trophy.The Bhoys have long and successful record in the Scottish Cup. But of all their victories, arguably none was more dramatic or historic than the 1904 final.For the full story - including how its legacy is felt even today - listen to the latest tale from Hail Hail History history. Enjoy… This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe