The Celtic Underground

60 years ago, The Celtic View was published for the first time.The Celts’ in-house newspaper was once a staple of the weekly experiences of all Celtic fans. This is its full story.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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.comApple 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

Recorded: 19/11/2025I had the absolute pleasure of spending an hour chatting with MLS and NWSL analyst Catalina Bush about all things Wilfried Nancy, with a little World Cup talk thrown in at the end. If you’d like to learn more about Catalina and the ASA, you’ll find the links below.A huge thanks again to Catalina. She was an outstanding guest, genuinely brilliant to speak with, and I’ve no doubt that once she graduates she’ll become a top-class analyst (Celtic take note). It’s easy to see why she was recommended to me, and I’m excited to see where her journey takes her.Hope your all enjoy this as much as I did.Ross HLinks:Catalina BushAmerican Soccer AnalysisAmerican Soccer Analysis (@americansocceranalysis.com) — Bluesky 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 beat St Mirren on Saturday night. That’s about all we can say, but the bhoys try their best to spend more than 10 mins reviewing the game. Next up is Feyenoord followed by Hibs and we debate how Martin O’Neil is likely to approach what is almost certainly going to be his final 2 games in football management before the arrival of Nancy.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 1903, the Celts switched to their new world famous hooped shirts.However, the Bhoys are not the only club to pull on green-and-white hoops; many others clubs have done so too.This is the story of many of those sides, including this weekend’s opponents, Hibs.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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

The 2025 Celtic AGM started badly and went downhill from there!Straight after the AGM, Andrew and I retired to the car park and the warmth of the car. Well I say straight, we chatted with a few people offering differing opinions on the events, dodged the waiting media outside and then retired to the car to record this podcast.If you followed on twitter you’ll know that it was “interesting”.Members of the CU community wcan listen right now, whilst others will need to wait until the morning.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

This weekend, the Celts head to St Mirren Park in Paisley.Celtic were the first club to play at the original St Mirren Park – better known as Love Street – but this is just one venue where the Bhoys were the first visitors.This latest podcast tells many of these stories.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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…Thanks 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 and the First World War105 years ago, the Celts took part in a game which played a role in commemorating the tragic events of World War One.Like all other people and football clubs, the Celts were hugely affected by events during the 1914-1918. This latest podcast tells that story.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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… 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

Despite what it says on the Celtic badge, the club was formed in November 1887.Just as there is sometimes confusion over this issue, so too are there arguments about why the club was founded.This latest podcast examines the influences of charity, religion, politics and business before reaching a conclusion.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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.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

Listen to the podcast and you’ll understand the title - Andrew & Matthew join Harry the victory over Rangers.* The first half was the best Celtic has played this season.* Celtic’s performance showed energy and aggression.* Coaching dynamics between O’Neill and Maloney are crucial.* VAR decisions continue to spark controversy.* MacGregor’s role is pivotal in midfield.* Celtic’s goal-scoring opportunities were abundant but not capitalized on.And if you’re the subscriber in my row at Hampden - sorry I never got your name!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 Celtic’s history, as well as the club’s many successes, there are also some genuinely sad tales too.One of these is about an early Celtic hero called Mick McKeown, who found on-field fame but eventual disaster away from football.This latest podcast tells the story of tragic Celt, Mick McKeown.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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

Ross Hall and me recorded a podcast this evening about the Hearts game that morphed into a discussion about recruitment and where it may have gone wrong (and that pod will be up for Subcribers this week). We finish the pod.Ross goes off to read badtime stories and I go to make a cup tea. Then what starts as a trickle of whatsapps from informed friends soon turns into an avalanche and at 9:44pm Celtic release a statement confirming the departure of Brendan. Then at 9:59pm we have the personal statement of our 34% shareholder and goodness gracious me!!!!Anyway, after stories and a cuppa, Ross and I jumped back on for this emergency podcast.Brendan’s gone.Wow!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 Record Scoreline130 years ago this week, a notable piece of Celtic history took place. Dundee came to Celtic Park and were hammered 11-0, and this is Celtic’s all-time record scoreline.This latest podcast tells the story of Celtic’s highest scoring games.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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

Preview:thecelticunderground.substack.com/p/coming-soon-the-academy-podcast-guestJosh and I could have spent hours on this discussion and it is something we plan to revisit in the future as it’s something we are both passionate about.We hope you enjoy.Ross 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

Alan Rough - where do we start.For younger listeners he’s the light hearted pundit. For older listeners he’s the afro’d keeper of the ill-faited Argentina 78 World Cup campaign and for many he’s just Thistle’s keeper.Some will have that memory of his brief time in goals for Celtic but did you know it could have been a much longer spell between the Celtic sticks is Jock Stein had got his way and Roughie would have loved that. Roughie wanted to play for Celtic.Here’s Andrew and Alan Rough in conversation.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

Being a dentist and a footballing legend tend not to go together. But one Celt did this and is revered by the club - despite twice scoring for Rangers!This latest podcast tells the story of Lisbon Lion Jim Craig, and his life on and off the field.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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

After arriving late because I was watching my mate come 4th for over 55s in the Glasgow Half Marathon, I made my own mad dash across the city to watch our beloved hoops and good ness I wasn’t expecting that!A goal in the first half of a game. Conceeding 2 goals to go behind and then coming from behind to score including an injury time winner. Gotta love football.Also, there was the unusual sight of an anti-board banner in the main stand. It was facing out towards the main stand and not the board who would have been around 6 ft away.We won. Magic.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

This week Harry sat down with Duncan Smillie to discuss the recent developments surrounding the Celtic Trust and the formation of Celtic Supporters Limited. Duncan outlines the goals of the new organization, emphasizing the importance of amassing shares to gain voting rights and influence over the club’s direction. Duncan sets out his issues with the current Celtic board, detailing his concerns about their performance and the need for change. He also looks at the work being done by the Celtic Collective (recorded before tonight’s statement about the Collective & club meeting) and the potential for fan engagement to drive meaningful change within the club.Enjoy…SpotifyAmazonPlayer.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 fans v Celtic FansIn recent weeks, relations between Celtic’s fans and the Board have fallen to a major low.But this is far from the first such falling out in the club’s history. This latest podcast tells the story of what happens when the fixture is Celtic versus the Celtic fans.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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…To get your regular dose of podcasts sent straight to to your emails along with exclusive audio and written content, log on to thecelticunderground.substack.comThanks for reading and listening to The Celtic Underground! 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 this weekend host Hibernian. The two sides first met one another in a competitive game in 1894.This latest podcast tells the story of this first meeting, which was controversial affair.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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

There’s a lot going on at Celtic and for those asking “where’s your fan protest podcast?” like Christmas it’s coming. We want to ensure there’s a breadth of voices and opinions on this and Ross has had a cold so his voice wasn’t fit for recording and others have been busy so getting a date for all has been difficult - but it’s coming.Meantime, Celtic commence their Europa League against Crvena Zvezda (formerly Red Star Belgrade). The bhoys try to find the correct pronunciation and decide to stick to Red Star!Enough of this ramble, here’s the podcast.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