The Celtic Underground

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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comTo paraphrase Bono - There’s been a lot of talk about the club, maybe too much talk…Since the last day of the transfer window, through the barren spell of the international break there’s been a lot of chatter amongst the support. Online has been full of chat about the club. For those filled with frustration, this has been a righteous anger about the m…

Celtic are back in League Cup action this weekend.The Bhoys are aiming to retain the trophy this season, in what will be the 80th Scottish League Cup Final.This latest podcast tells the story of Celtic in the League Cup.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by 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

Brendan Rodgers PresserBox office Brendan. There’s no other way to describe today’s press conference. If you get the chance there’s the wee nods and winks. He know what he’s doing and this is explosive.The coub should do better in transfer windows.After the window he wasn’t angry, he just felt empty.The story in The Sun last Saturday was cowardly. He know who did it.He works closely with Michael, Dermot & Chris. Michael & Chris are great guys who work every day for the betterment of Celtic. He knows who wrote the story. Michael & Dermot are good guys who he works closely with….are you getting the picture.I (Harry) got to ask the final question.Should the person who leaked the story to The Sun resign - “There’s no doubt!”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 today (10 September 1975), a Celtic legend first stepped onto the park.Roy Aitken went on to play for the Bhoys for a decade-and-a-half, including captaining the Hoops to a centenary double. This latest podcast describes his story.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by 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

Celtic DebutsThe transfer window closed this week and over the course of the window (and beyond) Celtic have brought in some new players – even if it’s not as many as fans would like and we even had to go another 24 hours.These new Celts will look forward to their debuts. In Celtic history, there have been some memorable – and also infamous! – debuts. This latest podcast tells some of these stories.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by 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

Nothing happened at Ibrox. It was a nothing game. Nothing happened in the window. We signed one player of Celtic quality. And yet out of this nothingness the bhoys manage to create a 1-hour podcast.Numbed by inaction, the bhoys sound more resigned than angry. Ross sets out why he believes the Head of Football Operations should take responsibility and Harry points the finger at the largest shareholder behaving like the owner and making executive decisions.Tuesday 2nd September is the meeting of the Celtic Trust - Grace’s Candleriggs, 7pm.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 is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comIt’s been some week and some start to the league and European campaigns for both teams. One club is a walking disaster. They cannot get anything right and they have a baying group of fans calling for the head of everyone and the other…nope. I’m not going to do that joke!Celtic visit Ibrox on Sunday. We have won every domestic game played and perform…

Over the years, Celtic have enjoyed some famous victories against Rangers – both versions!Ahead of the Bhoys’ visit to Ibrox this weekend, this latest podcast tells some of these stories.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by 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.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

You can use whatever negative expletive you want to describe the game, performance and circumstances around Celtic’s exit from the 2025/26 UCL and none would be sufficient. That’s why we’ve taken over an hour to do that rubbish justice.Hopefully it’s not all completely negative and you are able to gain some enjoyment.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

August 1960 saw the debut of a Celtic legend.‘The club’s own ‘Yogi Bear’ first stepped onto the Parkhead turf, and he went on to have a big role in footballing history.This is the story of Celtic’s John Hughes.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 our pre-match podcast, Andrew, Saint, and Ross discuss Wednesdays Champions League playoff match between Celtic and FC Karat. Not unexpectedly for a podcast with Saint, there’s a discussion about nerves along with expectations. The bhoys analyse the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents and reflect on Celtic's squad depth (or lack thereof). The bhoys highlight the importance of Champions League qualification for Celtic, the need for new signings and end with predictions for the match.There’ll be a postgame podcast recorded for subscribers.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 week’s In Conversation podcast is an emotional one that we’re making free for all. In it, Andrew Smith and Matt Corr reflect on the legacy of Pat Woods, Celtic’s pre-eminent historian who recently passed away. They discuss the unique contributions of Pat and all the Celtic writers and historians, emphasizing the importance of their work in preserving the club's rich history. The conversation delves into the impact of Celtic's early days, the significance of storytelling in football, and the camaraderie among Celtic writers.Thanks for listening to The Celtic Underground! This podcast is public so feel free to share it.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 1890, the Scottish Football League was formed. In August of that year, the first games took place.But, confusingly, it is not quite clear what was Celtic’s first League game, a mystery caused by illegal payments and legal fights.This is the story of Celtic’s first League game.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.comThe phoney war is over. We’ve had the pre-season preview, the full season preview. Now it’s the first podcast of the new season and it’s season 20 for “The World’s Longest Running Football Fan Podcast.” Yes, for 20 long seasons you’ve listend to this garbage and you’re still here so we thought we’d treat you to an old school Eddie & Harry show.We sta…

150 years ago, Hibernian Football Club were established.They would have a profound impact on the Irish and football in Scotland, not least their influence in Celtic’s establishment.Celtic and Hibs would have an often uneasy relationship. This podcast tells that 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.comAnd we’re off…. It’ season 2025/26. We’ve had the pre-season podcast and discussed whether we FINALLY managed to win the pre-season cup and now the phoney war is over the season’s beginning.Many of the team are just returning from holiday and we’ll have some bumper pods coming up to celebrate the 20th season of the world’s longest running football fan …

25 years ago, arguably Celtic’s most important manager since Jock Stein took charge at Celtic Park.Martin O’Neill arrived in Glasgow’s east end and quickly set about transforming the club’s fortunes, including achieving notable European success.This latest podcast tells the story of Celtic and O’Neill. 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

With Eddie & Harry on holiday, Andrew, Matthew & Saint Anthony run the rule over the pre-season and the summer transfer window so far. The bhoys focus on the frustrations surrounding the transfer policy and the club's financial strategy. They explore the impact of domestic dominance on fan expectations, the importance of strategic signings, and the role of the manager and director of football in shaping the club's future.This is part I of the two podcasts prior to the start of the new SPFL season 2025/26 - a season which is also the 20th season of the world’s longest running football fan podcast (and there’ll be more about our 20th birthday celebration coming up over the coming weeks).The 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