Celticunderground:The Celtic Football Fan Podcast

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.wordpress.com 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

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 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.comThis 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 …

Six in a rowTomorrow 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 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.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.comIn 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 …

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 football amidst technological interventions. The chat delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in football. highlighting the impact of VAR on refereeing, the challenges of making accurate decisions, and the public's perception of referees. It also explores the specific context of VAR's implementation in Norway, the technology's limitations, and the role of fans in shaping the future of football.If you are a subscriber, read the accompanying article where Bjørnar sets out why decisions can be wrong by over 30cm. 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

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 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

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 positioning and effectiveness, the significance of Greg Taylor's contributions, and the pressures surrounding Celtic's ambitions. The discussion also touches on the relevance of the League Cup, the dynamics of squad engagement, and the importance of set pieces in football. Furthermore, they explore the development pathways for young players and the challenges they face in breaking into the first team. They also look at how modern football's reliance on statistics can sometimes stifle the joy of the game, emphasising the need for players to have confidence in their abilities. 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'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 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

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 Bhoys' history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com.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

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 overreach by police.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

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.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.comWe 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…

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 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

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 with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

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.substack.com/subscribe

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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comOver the near 20 years of the CU podcast we've been blessed with the array of Celtic fans, celebrities and players who have accepted our request to come on the podcast. Here at CU towers we like to mix up the guests between players and famous fans and following last weeks Brian O'Neil/Pierce Brosnan mash up (that joke only works if you watched the podc…

The story of Celtic is a fascinating one, with many different aspects to it.First thoughts of Celtic will naturally turn to Glasgow's east end, but in fact the Bhoys have connections right across Glasgow.If you're looking for something differenet for the new year, a series of walking tours tell more about these tales, and are free to attend.This is the latest tale from Hail Hail History , who runs these walks.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomThanks for listening to The Celtic Underground Substack! This post is free to all so please share the love. 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.comLooking more like Pierece Brosnan than the fresh faced lad who played for his bhoyhhod heroes, Brian O'Neil sat down with Andrew H to discuss his Celtic career. For the younger listeners (do we have any) Brian was a tall elegant midfielder, turned in a centre half, turned into a striker. Yes - Brian was mucked about by managers working with the limite…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comTo quote Nick Berry - Every loser wins. Every dog has its day and Rangers had their day on Thursday. They played to the best of their ability and we played to the worst of ours and when both sides hit those extremes, the best they could muster was a 3-0 to bring themselves to with 11 (eleven) points of the finest team in Scotland.In this podcast for p…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comIt was the oddest of odd seasons. 50,000 supporters bought season books for games they never saw in person. Instead logging on to Celtic TV to watch games that were instantly forgettable as the players struggled to perform in empty stadia. Covid tests, social distancing rules and punishments that seemed to change with the wind in a season where mira…

Celtic will head to Ibrox tomorrow for their first game in 2025.This season marks 125 years since the opening of this ground, and Celtic have a fascinating history there, including some unique firsts and achievements.The full story can be heard in this latest podcast from Hail Hail History Enjoy…This can be picked up wherever you get your podcasts includingApple 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.substack.com/subscribe

The end of 2024 is nearly upon on us. The Rangers chat about VAR has come to a screeching halt now that there's been a blatant error in their favour and the Celtic chat centres around how brilliant we are, how marvellous 2024 has been and could 2025 get even better.With everything going on, Eddie & I decided to log-on and have a chat to discuss the recent events in our game, discuss the Motherwell & St Johnstone games have a preview of Jan 2nd and a brief chat about any ongoing transfer gossip.Enjoy…and Happy New YearApple 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.substack.com/subscribe

Season 2019/20 was the first full season of Neil Lennon's second term and Celtic went on to secure a 4th consecutive treble - in the strangest manner possible with it taking place over 2 seasons because this was the Covid curtailed season.It was one of the strangest seasons we will encounter in our lifetimes with debate about whether to call the season early amid mass spreading events and the on-off nature of the Celtic v Rangers game at Ibrox that wasn't to be. Enjoy….This will not be the last episode in the Second 9iar Chronicles. Just like last time, we have one final episode discussing why 10 didn't happen. 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

First recorded way back in 2010 (yes, we've really been going that long) this tale reviews our history of playing on Christmas Day.  It may seem strange to many hoops that football leagues had a full fixture card on Christmas Day but it used to be a regular occurrence.Here's the story.For more on our history go to https://www.thecelticwiki.com/Enjoy…and Merry Christmas to you and yours. 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

The Celts celebrated last Sunday as penalty shootout victory handed them the League Cup.Celtic have a long and varied history with penalty kicks settling matches, with games involving finals and different continents.The full story of this is the latest tale from Hail Hail History 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

On Sunday Celtic secured another Hampden victory over Brendan with a penalty shoot-out league cup win. Celtic were below their best and Rangers capitalised on mistakes to make this cup final closer than it should have been. Unfortunately the marvellous efforst of Maeda (goal and penalty) and Schmichael (save and penalty) have been overlooked by the fallout from a “more outside” penalty call. Listening to the coverage, it seems that penalties in extra time are like playing the joker in It's a Knockout and would have counted for double.Just before we recorded we had the SFA Var show where Collum threw his staff under the bus and said “they're rubbish”, but as the boys say - we've had bad decisions in the past and were told to get over it so Clemente and Co - it wasnae give…get over it.As we're approaching Christmas, this pod's free so please share the CU love.Thanks for reading and listening to The Celtic Underground Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it.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

I have been obsessed with penalties since I was a young kid. The first time I played for any team was in a competition that we won on penalties. I was in goals and saved a couple. After that I loved penalty shoot-out practice and picking the shooter's side and so when, over the years, I hear pundits saying penalties are a lottery I've always thought - nonsense.In recent years, Celtic have had a less than stellar record in penalties and that got me trawling the web for solutions which I where I stumble across the wisdom of Geir Jordet and his book ‘Pressure - Lessons from the psychology of a penalty shootout'. What a book!This podcast was recorded with Geir before the Cup final victory over Rangers but after you listen, watch again. Watch the teams before the pens. Look at who is (and not) in the huddle. Watch our players v theirs at the halfway line and in particular watch Schmichael with the ball after every pen and watch the keeper dependant technique of Engels.This podcast is free. Please share with all your friends the joy of CU.This can be picked up wherever you get your podcasts includingApple 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 Sunday, the Bhoys have the chance to win the season's first trophy.Taking on Rangers at Hampden, the Celts will hope to bring the League Cup back to Celtic Park.Ahead of this game, this podcast – the latest from hailhailhistory – tells the story of Celtic's previous League Cup Finals. Enjoy…This can be picked up wherever you get your podcasts includingApple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomThanks for listening to The Celtic Underground Podcast! 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

Celtic breazed past Hibs (in terms of goals for) on Saturday but gave up an alarming array of chances. Harry and Ross debate whether that was tactical issues, players being too relaxed, the weakest game out of 4 or other reasons.The bhoys then move on to Tuesdays UCL away game in Croatia and assess whether it will be another sore one in Europe or whether we have really turned a corner.Enjoy…This can be picked up wherever you get your podcasts includingApple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomThanks 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

Celtic Advent CalendarIt will be Christmas time soon, and many people are counting down the days using an Advent calendar.This Celtic Advent calendar tells you more about interesting numbers in the club's history.This is the latest tale from @hailhailhistory. 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

Long standing listeners will know that the Celtic Underground Podcast and Mogwai go back a long way. If you've ever heard the Tales from The Celtic wiki or the more recent Hail Hail History Tales you will have heard The Sun Smells Too Loud playing in the background and, for the unitiated, that is by Stuart's band Mogwai.Born in Lanark, Stuart is a founding member of Mogwai and after 10 studio albums, there is now a film out about this iconic band - If the Stars Had A Sound, which takes us from the bands formation through to the most recent album. The Guardian describes the film as follows “It has a purist approach, taking cues from the band's anti-logorrheic approach by offering only a loose biography and comparatively little by way of analysis. All the better to let their majestic instrumental squalls fill the space, unencumbered by too much guiding commentary.”But as we all know, Stuart has a love of Celtic and he and Andrew explore all of this on the podcast. He also gives us an exclusive on how we nearly had the perfect Celtic/Mogwai collaboration.As a taster to non-subscribers of the quality of content produce by Celtic Underground, we've made this “In Conversation” podcast free to all.If you like it, why not subscribe, or share the joy of CU with others…Christmas is coming afterall… 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.comWe are now at season 6 of 10 that we discuss in the second 9iar chronicles and what a season! It started with 13 ,000 at Celtic Park welcoming and manager and it ended with 13 ,000 at the Hydro celebrating 60 years of the Lisbon Lions. I don't think I've given a spoiler away. I think most listeners know what season this is. It's quite a season.Enjoy…I…

30 November marks Scotland's national day, celebrating the country's patron Saint, Andrew.Over the years, many Andrews have turned out for the Celts, and there have been various other connections between Celtic and the name Andrew.Learn more in this latest tale from Hail Hail 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