Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

Celtic’s finest hour, as we all know, came on that sun-drenched afternoon in Lisbon on May 25th, 1967. Over the years, we’ve all heard the tales of that historic day — how Jock Stein’s men stood toe to toe with the mighty Inter Milan, and how they roared back from a goal down to claim the biggest prize in European football. But imagine being able to say: “I was there.” Inspired by club historian and author Pat Woods, our new Celtic Exchange series brings you the voices of the lucky ones who made it to Lisbon, sharing their memories in their own words. In this episode, we’re joined by Maura McColgan, who relives her unforgettable journey alongside her father — himself a former Celt — as they travelled from Glasgow to Portugal. From the excitement of the trip, to the electric atmosphere inside the stadium, and the sheer joy when the final whistle blew… it’s all here in this very special episode. ------------------------------- 🏆 If you, or someone you know, were in Lisbon that day, get in touch — your story could feature in a future episode of “I Was There.” 📧 Email: tino@thecelticexchange.com ================= 🍀 Enjoy more from the Celtic Exchange at Patreon, including bonus episodes, exclusive blog articles and our members only Celtic chat community 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full episode RIGHT NOW on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, as well as a whole host of bonus content and benefits from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your preferred podcast player (Apple, Spotify etc) OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= In this special episode, Tino is joined by Matt McGlone – a pivotal figure in the 'Celts For Change' movement that helped remove the old Celtic Board back in 1994. Over 30 years on, Matt reflects on that historic period and draws comparisons to the present day, where many supporters feel their voices are once again being overlooked. ▪️ How do the issues of ’94 compare with those of today? ▪️ Has financial security come at the cost of fan engagement? ▪️ And what lessons should the current Celtic leadership be taking from history? Matt offers unique insights into fan power, accountability, and why – despite the financial progress off the pitch – there are still striking similarities in how supporters are treated today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A true Celtic hero, Jim Craig is one of our immortal Lisbon Lions – the 12 men who will forever be remembered for that historic triumph in Lisbon almost 60 years ago. Now, a dedicated group of supporters have launched a project to honour him with a statue in his birthplace of Govan – a fitting tribute to a local Bhoy done good. Here Matt McGlone shares the story behind the initiative, explaining how the project came to life and of their hopes of creating a lasting legacy in the name of one of Celtic’s greatest sons. If your part of a CSC or are interested in supporting the project in any way then you can contact Matt via twitter here https://x.com/MattMcGlone9 ******************************** 🍀 Enjoy more from the Celtic Exchange at Patreon, including bonus episodes, exclusive blog articles and a member only Celtic chat community 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Transfer Deadline Day, Tino's joined in the studio by James, Mif and Paddy to assess what has been another hugely frustrating window for Celtic. Despite the glaring opportunity to build from a position of strength for the season ahead, the same issues seem to crop up time and again - last minute deals, missed opportunities, and a playing squad that, as it stands, feels woefully short of what’s required. In this episode, we discuss: 🤔 Where the window went wrong for Celtic, and why history keeps repeating itself. 📈 The lack of clear strategy from the board and recruitment team. ⚽️ How these failings in turn impact Brendan Rodgers and the current squad ahead. It’s been another summer of discontent in Paradise - will the lessons ever be learned? 🎙️ Tune in to the full squad for this very latest - and incredibly frustrating 🙃 - Celtic Exchange Weekly! ============================ 🍀 Enjoy more from the Celtic Exchange at Patreon, including bonus episodes, exclusive blog articles and a members only Celtic chat community 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full episode right now on our brand new Patreon channel at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Maybe we should have seen this one coming... Following two woeful performances against Kairat Almaty, Celtic turned in another dire display this afternoon as they played out an uninspiring goalless draw with Rangers at Ibrox. It was a game low on quality and low on enjoyment as the sides cancelled each other out in the lunchtime kick off to leave us wondering just how it's all become so flat, so quickly. Without doubt the lack of new blood in the side has played a part in the malaise we're currently witnessing and the hope now is that we'll see notable transfer activity in the next 24 hours - otherwise we could be set for a long season ahead. 🎙️ Join Tino & James for this one as they discuss Celtic's latest below par perfomance, and what it all means at this early stage in the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full episode right now on our brand new Patreon channel at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= What if Celtic had signed Balikwisha BEFORE our Champions League play-off tie? What if Daizen Maeda had converted his one-on-one? And what if Arne Engels had stepped up for our first penalty? A week of “what ifs” for Celtic - and it’s far from over! After Tuesday night’s exit at the hands of Kairat Almaty, we were left imagining what could have been in Thursday’s Champions League draw, before tuning in today (Friday) to see what the “poorer cousin” had in store. And while the draw threw up some intriguing ties, we’re not quite in the mood to focus on that just yet. What really matters right now is Sunday’s visit to Ibrox - though that in itself is raising more questions than answers. Will Idah and Yang still be at the club? Should Balikwisha be thrown in from the start? And will we see a much needed response from Calmac and co.? 🎙️ It’s all happening at the minute, and Tino was joined by Asim in the studio to unpack all of the above and more in this Friday night special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Final Whistle Show from Celtic v Kairat Almaty right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= You’d struggle to find two performances worse than Celtic’s over the two legs against Kairat Almaty. And in the end, we got exactly what we deserved, with the Kazakhs advancing in the Champions League Play-Off Round. The post-mortem starts here, and the big question is - how did it all come to this? Is it the result of a puzzling transfer strategy? A tactical misstep by the manager? Or are some players simply not giving their all? At this point, we don’t have all the answers. What we do know however is that the fanbase is beyond frustrated and are demanding explanations for this latest disappointment. It’s not entitlement to expect your club to perform at its best with the resources it has. Right now, though, Celtic can make no such claim, having fallen short in this crucial test. 🎙️ Join Tino & Paddy on the Final Whistle as they break down Celtic’s nightmare in Kazakhstan and share their thoughts on what went wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Countdown To Kick Off for Celtic v Kairat Almaty right now on our brand new Patreon channel at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Celtic are in Kazakhstan for what has quickly become the most crucial game of the season so far, taking on Kairat Almaty for a place in this season’s Champions League proper. After a disappointing performance in Glasgow last week, the tie is finely balanced, and Brendan Rodgers’ side now face a challenge no Celtic team has overcome in three previous attempts: securing a win on Kazakh soil. The manager has some big decisions to make, particularly regarding the front line, as he looks to guide the team back to European football’s top table for a fourth consecutive season. 🎙️ Join Tino & Greg for the Countdown To Kick-Off as they preview the 5.45pm kick-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Celtic Exchange Weekly, Tino's joined by Paddy, James, and Mif as they go deep on what is a massive week for Celtic. On and off the pitch, the team faces critical challenges. First up it's the crucial play off tie against Kairat Almaty which could set the tone for our European ambitions this season, before we then make the trip to Ibrox for the first Glasgow derby of the season - and a chance to go 9 clear of Rangers. Off the field, the summer transfer window enters its final seven days, and tension is mounting (Re-mounting? 🤔) over whether Celtic will secure the key signings needed to strengthen the squad. Throw in a European draw on Thursday (Champions League or Europa...) and it makes for a manic week in the world of Celtic - but we wouldn't have it any other way! Maybe... 🎙️ Join the full squad for this one as the boys bring you the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly. ============================ 🍀 Enjoy more from the Celtic Exchange at Patreon, including bonus episodes, exclusive blog articles and a member only Celtic chat community 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Final Whistle Show from Celtic v Livingston right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= It was all change at Celtic Park for this one, as Brendan Rodgers made no fewer than eight alterations to his starting line-up following the midweek draw with Kairat Almaty. With one eye on Tuesday’s return leg in Kazakhstan, Rodgers handed starts to the likes of Dane Murray, Paulo Bernardo, and Shin Yamada, while Hayato Inamura made his first competitive appearance for the club. The experimental line-up was a gamble - but one that paid off, as the Bhoys ran out 3-0 winners to maintain their perfect start to the league campaign. Benjamin Nygren claimed Man of the Match thanks to his two-goal contribution, leaving Celtic in good spirits ahead of Tuesday’s clash. 🎙️ Join Tino & Mif for the Final Whistle as Celtic secure their third consecutive league win with a dominant performance against Livingston at Celtic Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Countdown To Kick Off for Celtic v Livingston right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Celtic return to league action tomorrow, and while Brendan Rodgers insists the focus is firmly on the match against Livingston, it’s hard to ignore the possibility of lingering effects from Wednesday night’s disappointing performance against Kairat Almaty. Adding to the challenge, the manager will be without Alistair Johnston, Adam Idah, and Auston Trusty, while Daizen Maeda is nursing a knock from midweek - but should be available. Newly promoted Livingston may see this as a chance to cause an upset, but the hope is that those stepping in can help extend Celtic’s perfect start to the league season. 🎙️ Join Tino and Greg as they preview Celtic v Livingston in the latest edition of Countdown to Kick-Off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Final Whistle Show from Celtic v Kairat Almaty right now (for free!) on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange Simply sign up for a FREE ACCOUNT and the rest of this episode will be available for you. As a full member, you’ll get access to EVERY pre and post match show we do plus special bonus episodes, exclusive blogs, a members only chat community and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Tensions are running high among supporters after last night’s 0-0 draw with Kairat Almaty – a result that leaves our hopes of reaching the Champions League proper hanging by a thread. And the most frustrating part? It doesn’t have to be this way. Smart investment in January, and in the summer transfer window to date could very likely have seen us breeze past the Kazakhstan champions. Instead, it’s now a coin toss as to who will progress. We take a close look at the game itself, as well as the bigger picture behind the scenes at Celtic – following a night that promised so much, but delivered so little! 🎙️ Join Tino, Paddy, and James as the boys break it all down and let their feelings be known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Countdown To Kick Off for Celtic v Kairat Almaty right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Celtic head in to a tie being billed by some as a £40m extravaganza tomorrow night, and despite the lack of notable signings will be quietly confident of overcoming Kazakh champions Kairat Almaty to reach the Champions League for a fourth successive season. A strong result at Celtic Park would seem a must given our results historically on Kazakhstan soil and a full house will be there to roar the Bhoys on in this one. The manager's options may be limited - particularly in the forward areas - but he feels that his side have enough in the locker to take care of business before completing the job in next week's return. 🎙️ Join Tino & Greg as they preview Celtic's crunch first leg Champions League Play Off game against Kazakhstan champions Kairat Almaty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Celtic Exchange Podcast, Tino, James, and Brydo discuss a crucial early juncture in the campaign as Celtic look to navigate their way back to the Champions League for a fourth successive season. Despite having no new signings to report, the team keeps proving they can deliver on the pitch in the meantime, with a solid win over Falkirk in the League Cup following on from a perfect start to the league campaign so far. The Kairat Almaty fixture however is undoubtedly the priority this week, the outcome of which could go on to define the kind of season we have and the onus is now on Callum McGregor and the players who ARE there to show that we once again belong at the top table of European Football. Elsewhere we take a look at the news of Dane Murray's contract extension and discuss what part the 22 year od may now have to play in the weeks and months ahead. 🎙️ Tune in as we cover all of the above and more in this latest Celtic Exchange Weekly. ******************************** 🍀 Enjoy more from the Celtic Exchange at Patreon, including bonus episodes, exclusive blog articles and a member only Celtic chat community 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Final Whistle Show from Celtic v Falkirk right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Live reaction on the final whistle! A good night for Celtic on the rare occasion of Friday Night Football as they swept Falkirk aside on their way to the Quarter Finals of the Premier Sports Cup. Brendan Rodgers made six changes to his line-up from the weekend and in return saw a relentlessness from his side who commanded throughout the 90mins. A first goal of the season for Daizen Maeda, a first ever goal for Dane Murray as well as a rare Alistair Johnston goal had un in total control before an own goal and a consolation for the visitors rounded off the scoring on an enjoyable night. Ideal preparetion ahead of our Champions league Play Off with Kairat Almaty on Wednesday, but we'll get to all of that in due course! 🎙️ In the meantime enjoy here the post match reaction from Tino following Celtic's comfortable win over Falkirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Countdown To Kick Off for Celtic v Falkirk right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Celtic Park will host a rare Friday night fixture this week as the Bhoys prepare to face Falkirk for a place in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals. The match offers Brendan Rodgers a chance to give some fringe players valuable minutes, and we could see gametime for the likes of Viljami Sinisalo, Paulo Bernardo, and Shin Yamada. That said, the manager won’t be underestimating John McGlynn’s side, who will arrive in Glasgow eager to cause an upset following their recent promotion to the top flight. 🎙️ Tune in to Countdown to Kick-Off with Tino & Mif as they break down all the key talking points ahead of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Celtic Exchange Weekly, we look at Celtic's perfect start to the season with Brendan Rodgers' side now two wins from two, despite the ongoing concerns over our lack of key transfer activity. Its affecting the fans, its certainly getting to the manager, and in some ways it must also be having an impact on the players. The wins are all well and good, but they don’t mask the growing worries about the general direction in which the club seems to be heading. We debate over why they're acting in the way that they are, and on the possibility - with just three weeks now remaining - that they may somehow prove everyone wrong with a miraculous turnaround! Elsewhere the Adam Idah question remains with the striker drawing another blank at the weekend and he must now be looking over his shoulder with Rodgers' publicly stating his desire for more options at the top end of the pitch. 🎙️ Join Tino, James & Brydo for this one as they cover all of the above and more in the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly. ******************************** 🍀 Enjoy more from the Celtic Exchange at Patreon, including bonus episodes, exclusive blog articles and a member only Celtic chat community 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Final Whistle Show for Celtic v Aberdeen right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Celtic delivered a professional performance at Pittodrie, securing a 2-0 victory and taking all three points back to Glasgow to make it two wins from two in this season's Scottish Premiership. Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring with his first competitive goal for the club, before Reo Hatate added a stunning second in the second half. Brendan Rodgers will be pleased with the efforts from his side, as he continues to juggle winning games of football, with adding to the squad... ...but that's a separate debate for a separate day! 🎙️ In the meantime join Tino & Brydo as they break down all the key talking points from Celtic's win over Aberdeen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Listen to the full Countdown To Kick Off for Celtic v Aberdeen right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! ================= Celtic face one of the toughest trips in the calendar on Sunday as we head to Pittodrie for Matchday 2 of this season's Scottish Premiership. Despite what's been said publicly, the memories of our recent Scottish Cup Final defeat will still be lingering for Callum McGregor and some of his team-mates and they'll be keen to put right at least some of the wrongs from that afternoon at Hampden back in May. Celtic opened their league campaign with a 1-0 win over St Mirren while Jimmy Thelin's side lost out 2-0 to Hearts and it should make for a tight contest up in the north-east. 🎙️ Join Tino and Greg as they look ahead to Sunday's lunchtime kick off. Who starts, who doesn't and where the f*%k are all our wingers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In nearly 140 years of rich Celtic history, few decades capture the essence of the club quite like the 1980s. It was a time of immense talent, unforgettable triumphs, and sheer drama - a golden era packed with highs, heartbreaks, and heroic comebacks. The Hoops not only battled the traditional rivalry with Rangers, but also faced fierce challenges from the likes of Aberdeen, Dundee United, and Hearts. Through it all, Celtic delivered some of the most cherished seasons in living memory. The era was defined by big personalities and iconic figures - names like Paul McStay, Tommy Burns, Danny McGrain, and of course, the legendary Billy McNeill - all of whom left an indelible mark on the club. In this special episode, Tino is joined by editor Matt Corr to reflect on this unforgettable decade, as we look ahead to the release of "Celtic In The Eighties", the final book written by the late, great David Potter before his sad passing in July 2023. It’s a heartfelt tribute to one of the most beloved periods in Celtic’s story - and one that continues to resonate with generations of fans.* ******************************** 🎙️ Listen to the full episode right now on our brand new Patreon at https://patreon.com/celticexchange As a member, you’ll get access to the rest of this episode – plus all of our additional shows, including pre and post-match shows for every game, a range of extra recordings throughout the week, and loads more from the team here at Celtic Exchange. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and once you're in, you can continue listening to the show on your prefered podcast player - OR directly on the brilliant Patreon app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices