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The Celtic Underground
by The Celtic Underground
The Celticunderground podcast is the world's longest running football fan podcast. It is produced by the people behind www.celticunderground.net and TheCelticunderground.substack.com. Just a few Celtic fans talking about Celtic, the greatest football team in the world. thecelticunderground.substack.com
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65 Years of The Celtic Song
A big part of any Celtic home game is the sound of Glen Daly singing the Celtic Song as the teams enter the field. 65 years ago, this was first heard at Celtic Park. This latest podcast tells the full story of this. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by...
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Motherwell 0 Celtic 2 - Looking Good?
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More than football - The story of Celtic Park’s other events
You cannot have missed the confirmation that Oasis will perform a series of concerts which will take place next year at Celtic Park. Over the years, numerous non-football events have drawn people to Celtic’s home venue. This latest podcast tells the full story of this. Every week, you can listen...
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Fore! Anyone for tennis?
It’s the international break, so naturally there’s absolutely nothing to talk about….Apart from balaclavas, tennis balls on the Old Course, an extraordinary late-night statement from Dermot Desmond and the seemingly endless civil war between Celtic and sections of the support. Harry and Andrew...
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The three John Divers
Some names in Celtic history stand out because more than one player has been called this. In the case of John Divers, there’s been a ‘hat-trick’ of such men! This latest podcast describes these three men’s experiences. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told…
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Oasis and football’s soul
Andrew, Stephen and Anthony start with the important stuff - whether £200 for an Oasis ticket is an act of devotion or a cry for help, before somehow ending up asking what’s happened to football itself. There’s international-break fatigue, Celtic injury chat, memories of great gigs, Manchester…
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Robert Kelly and Celtic
Some people never pull on the famous Celtic shirt but still influence the club. Robert Kelly is one such example, a man renowned for his iron grip on control of the club in the 1950s and 1960s. This latest podcast tells the full story of this. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales…
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All questions, no answers
Another defeat to Rangers leaves Celtic with one win in twelve against their city rivals and, more worryingly, a team that increasingly looks as though it has forgotten what it is supposed to be. Harry, Andrew and Keith pick through a derby where the change to 3-5-2 quickly descended into…
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Celtic v Rangers’ 14 locations
This Sunday, Celtic face Rangers at Celtic Park. Over the years, the Celts have played the two Ibrox clubs at 14 different locations. This latest podcast tells the full story of these venues. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail...
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A Jogging Team: Celtic’s Ibrox Capitulation
On this week’s free to all podcast, we pick through the bones of a truly dreadful 3–0 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox, with Harry joined by Matthew & Andrew to ask how Celtic could be so comprehensively outfought and outplayed. The discussion starts with team selection but quickly moves to the bigger...
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Celtic and the 1901 Exhibition Cup
The 1901 Exhibition Cup is one of Celtic’s strangest trophy successes. It involves a cup won by Rangers but displayed by the Celts. This latest podcast describes the full story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History). From...
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VAR Giveth and VAR Taketh Away
Celtic made it five league wins from five with a 2-1 comeback victory at St Mirren, but much of the post-match discussion inevitably centres on VAR after two Celtic goals were ruled out in controversial circumstances. Andrew, Saint and Stephen pick through those decisions and debate whether, for...
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There’s Goals In That Darn Team
Celtic followed up the home win over Falkirk with a comfortable 3-0 win over Aberdeen, and Andrew and Stephen join Harry to discuss a side that suddenly looks enjoyable to watch again. There’s plenty on the performances of Duran, Yang, Donovan and McGregor, first impressions of the new arrivals,...
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The tragic tale of John Thomson
In Celtic’s history, the name John Thomson will always be tinged with tragedy. 95 years ago, the Fife goalkeeper died whilst representing the Celts. This is the story of his life. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).…
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What Happens Next?
For this weeks free podcast, Harry is joined by Matthew & Keith to pick through the aftermath of Celtic’s extraordinary European collapse against LASK and the response at Celtic Park in the weekend win over Falkirk. Despite the anger surrounding the Champions League exit, the backing for the team...
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Bobby Evans
25 years ago, the life of one Celtic legend came to an end. Bobby Evans was a massive player for the club in the 1940s and 1950, best remembered as the captain of the 7-1 side. This latest history podcast tells his story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as…
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LASK Orders: Finish the Job
Andrew is joined by Keith and Stephen to look back at Celtic’s hugely encouraging 3–0 Champions League play-off win over LASK and ahead to Tuesday night’s second leg in Austria. The bhoys discuss the maturity of the performance, Celtic’s worrying habit of conceding goals in clusters away in…
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The LASK Word
Andrew is joined by Stephen and Saint Anthony to look back on Celtic’s 4-0 win over Dundee United and assess where the team stands as another crucial European night approaches. The guys discuss the performance, the impact of the new signings, concerns over the balance of the midfield and the...
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Dan McArthur, Celtic’s earlygoalkeeping hero
Dan McArthur was an early Celtic goalkeeping hero, celebrated by players and fans alike. He also has one unique claim to fame amongst former Celtic players. This latest history podcast tells his story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr...
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Total eclipse of the Celts
There was an eclipse visiable across Europe just before this podcast except for viewers in Scotland where the view was obscured by cloud but there was no eclipsing the performance of the bhoys on Sunday as they knocked 5 goals past Killie and Kasper knocked in 3 of his own in 30 first half…
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Billy McPhail
70 years ago, Billy McPhail’s Celtic career got underway. Despite spending only two years at Celtic Park, he built a legacy which persist to this day, on and off the field. This latest history podcast tells the story of Celtic’s Billy McPhail. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales…
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Fly the flag, fly the flag
Celtic commenced the season with a 1-0 victory over Dundee. It wasn’t the most thrilling of games so was it first day nerves, ring-rust or something more sinister. If you’re a member of the CU community you’re getting this week’s podcast 12 hours before everyone else. If you’re not a member of…
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Liam Brady's time at Celtic
35 years ago, Liam Brady’s time as Celtic manager began. Fans hoped the Celtic team would match the Irishman’s playing skills. Instead, it was a time of challenges and failure, on and off the park. This latest history podcast tells the story of Brady’s time at Celtic. Every week, you can listen…
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Let the games commence
Fourteen titles out of fifteen and we still never tire of winning and want more and Celtic Underground never tire of discussing Celtic and w’re about to do just that for our 21st season. We start the campaign with St Anthony and Matthew of Hail Hail History as we discuss the players in, the…
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1951 St Mungo Cup
The St Mungo Cup 75 years ago, Celtic enjoyed yet another ‘one-off’ trophy win. The St Mungo Cup was a story featuring many victories – and huge fight at the end. This latest history podcast describes the full story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by...
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More Than A Club - Episode VI
In this episode Andrew is joined by members of Malahide Celtic Supporters Club, a Dublin-based supporters group with a proud connection to Celtic.Based in the coastal town of Malahide, the CSC brings together Celtic fans from across the area, creating a community built around matchdays…
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Talk with us, not at us
We’re a little over a week to the start of the season and the bhoys decided to jump on the podcast to review which of the summer signings they are most excited about welcoming to Celtic Park…oh, that’s right, there is only one. So we then discuss whether we’re all getting a little to excited with...
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Charlie Tully
55 years ago, a Celtic legend’s life came to an end. Charlie Tully was an iconic Celt in the 1950s, famed for his skill and the excitement he brought to those who followed the hoops. This latest podcast tells the story of Celtic’s ‘cheeky chappy’. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales...
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The CU Top Ten Season 2025/26 - The Final 4
It’s part 2 of the CU Top Ten for season 2025/26 and we’re into the final fab four. With the season we’ve just had, arriving at the Top Ten and even the top 4 was hard for many - there was no standouts. The most common comment was ‘best of a bad bunch’ but we (well you) got there. If you’re a...
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Celtic Park & season tickets
20 years ago was a small piece of Celtic history. The days of season ticket booklets came to an end. In their place came credit card-style tickets. This latest podcast tells the story of season tickets at Celtic Park. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told…
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How to win at penalties
Two years ago members of the CU Community got access to the interview with Geir Jordet who wrote the book about how to win a penalty shootout. Since then, Celtic have been in a couple of penalty shootouts, we’ve had in game penalties and of course we’ve got penalties going on during the world…
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The CU Top Ten Season 2025/26
Well folks, it’s that time of year - the end of season awards and unlike the press and players who vote with a month remaining, we wait until everything is done and dusted, perspective is gained and the joy & frustrations of the season have faded away. So here we have the CU Top Ten for season...
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Celtic Park's Opening Games
30 years ago – in July 1996 - the Lisbon Lions stand was opened at Celtic Park, continuing the ground’s redevelopment. There are four stands at Celtic Park: the main stand, North Stand, Lisbon Lions stand and Jock Stein stand. Each time one these has been opened, matches have been held to…
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Celtic and the five continents
45 years ago, Celtic completed their own Olympic Challenge. For the first time, the Bhoys played a game in Africa, completing the full ‘Olympics Rings’ set of continents. This podcast tells the story of how this happened. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as…
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Penny wise, pound foolish?
Celtic have finally appointed Maloney and Fotherignham and the bhoys discuss what the delay in getting this deal done say about the club. Were they sweating every pound or simply penny wise and pound foolish? We’ve also appointed a designated set-piece coach and that gets universal approval. The...
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More than a club Episode III
This is episode II of our special series focussing on supporters clubs from near and far. In this week’s episode, Paul shares the rich history of the HWEU CSC, its traditions like the Tommy Burns Supper, and the unique Edinburgh-Celtic culture. Andrew & Paul explore the club’s origins, memorable...
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Treble Yell - Celtic & Scotland's 3 main trophies
25 years ago, the Celts completed their first 21st century treble. This achievement – delivered by new manager Martin O’Neill – was the club’s first triple celebration since the days of Jock Stein. This podcast describes the whole story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from...
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General football chat
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com The domestic season may be over but there’s still football and Celtic to chat about. Andrew & I decided to have a 30 min Celtic news chat followed by whatever other football stuff was going on but we...
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Jimmy Johnstone & Bobby Lennox Testimonial
50 years ago, Celtic Park rose to acclaim two club legends: Jimmy Johnstone and Bobby Lennox. And this testimonial match even included another poignant event. This podcast tells the full story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail…
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Martin's the man
Will he/Won’t he? The big debate in the days following the cup final seemed to be whether Dermot would or wouldn’t appoint Robbie Keane. all the while, many were saying that it was MArtin’s job if he wanted it, and he very much did and so (despite, as I write, no official confirmation) it has…
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Celtic's first visit to the Americas
This week, Scotland begin their World Cup campaign, the first time they have done this in the 21st century. 95 years ago, it was Celtic’s turn for an American first when the Bhoys first made the journey across the Atlantic. This podcast tells the full story. Every week, you can listen for free to...
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Football and brain injuries
For decades, football, boxing and other contact sports have thrilled millions, but an uncomfortable question continues to grow louder: what price do athletes pay for repeated blows to the head? In this fascinating discussion with expert (and Celtic fan) Paul Fivey, we explore the latest research...
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Controversy at the 1946 Victory Cup
Controversy in matches featuring Celtic and Rangers is hardly unusual. One particularly notable game took place 80 years ago this week. It featured poor decisions, arguments – and on-field drunkenness! This latest podcast tells that story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from...
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Celtic’s 1921 ‘Tour de France’
Celtic’s 1921 ‘Tour de France’ 105 years ago, Europe was still hurting from the tragedy of World War One. In 1921, the Celts took part in their own ‘Tour de France’ a journey of football and also remembrance. This latest podcast tells that story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales...
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Just champion
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com The podcast was supposed to be recorded Wednesday night but circumstances moved it to Thursday and as luck would have it we get to record within 30 minutes of the SFA audio confirming that not only did...
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Celtic and Dunfermline at Hampden
This weekend, Celtic face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup Final. It will be the sixth meeting between the sides in a national final, and the previous games involve numerous interesting stories. This latest podcast describes these matches, with often surprising outcomes. Every week, you can listen...
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The impossible dream?
Celtic had a woeful summer transfer window. In October we wrote a piece setting out why we were playing so poorly - in the summer and previous Jan window we’d sold players who, in the 12 months prior, had scored 86 goals and had 41 assists and replaced that with 28 goals (16 Nygren). That paucity...
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Celtic and final day title wins
A Celtic win – or even draw – tonight will ensure that this year’s title race will go to the final day. Over the years, the Celts have had numerous momentous ‘final day’ moments that have brought the League flag to Celtic Park. This podcast describes the whole story. Every week, you can listen…
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2 to go
When Martin O’Neil arrived back at Celtic Park we were 8 points behind leaders Hearts. He closed that and handed a level playing field to Wilfried Nancy. That incredible gamble failed and he came back with the club 6 points behind again. We now go into the final 2 games of the league campaign…
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Three to go
There’s now just 4 games to go in the search for an unlikely double, 3 of them in the league. At the weekend Celtic (and the officials) made the victory over Hibs much harder than it should have been and then there was the Hearts v Rangers game where every outcome could be seen through positive…
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The Celticunderground podcast is the world's longest running football fan podcast. It is produced by the people behind www.celticunderground.net and TheCelticunderground.substack.com. Just a few Celtic fans talking about Celtic, the greatest football team in the world.
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