The Rebels Have Won Before… and Can Win Again - Brian Dempsey on the Soul of Celtic
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In this special episode, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic director Brian Dempsey, the man who helped lead the 1994 “rebel takeover” that saved the club from collapse.
From his famous declaration outside Celtic Park, “The game’s over, the Rebels have won,” to the current turmoil at the top of the club, Dempsey reflects on three decades of battles, boardrooms and belief.
He talks about:
⚽ Toppling the old Celtic family dynasty and the dramatic nights that changed the club forever.
💚 His hot-and-cold relationship with Fergus McCann, the stubborn visionary who rebuilt Celtic Park and divided opinion.
💥 His run-ins with Dermot Desmond and his surprise at Desmond’s recent criticism of Brendan Rodgers.
🍀 Why he believes Celtic supporters can one day own their club, and why European glory shouldn’t be just a memory.
It’s part history lesson, part rallying cry, and a reminder that maybe, just maybe, the Rebels can win again.
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