Celticunderground:the Celtic Football Fan Podcast

Every Celtic fan knows the story of Jimmy Johnstone drifting out to sea when his boat lost its oars.But decades before this happened, another Celtic hero had his own maritime disaster.This latest podcast tells the story of Johnny Madden and the Clyde boat disaster. 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

Many, many, many… (enough) moons ago, when Eddie presented and Harry was just an occassional guest the Celtic podcast world had few places to get your fan chat but like the famous Christmas truce of 1914, Eddie & The Homebhoys took their ball out onto no-mans land and provided a CU/Homebhoys crossover. These bevy filled pods slipped off into distant memories and were replaced by the siloed listening habits of the Celtic faithful through the explosion of fan podcasts more numerous than managers of other Glasgow clubs. Would we see the likes of the Homebhoys/CU collabs? Could we once again see two pods extend a hand of frienship across the wire?Yes we bloody well can! Hurrahh you all shout!The Huddlebreakdown extended that hand of friendship and we yanked (I said YANKED) them out of the trench, slapped down the jumpers for goalposts, sifted through our sack of cliches to say “come on over to our place, we’re having a party!”This is part 1 of a two our podcast special with Alan, Juco James, Eddie Pearson,

Next week, the Celts will be in Cork to play a friendly.Over the years, there have been numerous Celtic connections with Ireland’s ‘rebel county’.This latest podcast tells some of these stories. 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

There is often a fight about Celtic and the fans’ political beliefs.Over the years, there have been numerous direct connections between Celtic and politicians from around the world.This latest podcast tells the history of Celtic’s political links. 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

Now that summer is here, Celtic fans’ attentions are drawn to the transfer market, as they wonder what new players might walk through Parkhead’s gates.But in the 1890s, football transfers were very different, and they sometimes even involved kidnapping!This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the story of some of these signings and the strange circumstances and people that were involved.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 Name of the Game - That unique and special game that will live for you forever and, in the first episode Andrew is joined by Lawyer and Celtic fan Martin Hughes where they discuss Liam Brady’s last game as Celtic manager away to St Johnstone in October 1993. The bhoys don’t just talk about the match itself; they dive into its significance beyond tha…

This is part 3. The shortest of the end of season review and the final episode that’s free to all. If you want to listen to the final part (part 4 for those struggling with numbers) then subscribe and that will also give you free access to our brilliant chat community.Part 4 will be out to our communityvery very soon.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

First things first, this is part 2. If you’ve not listened to part 1 yet then get around to listening to that bit first. Now I’ve kept Eddie’s intro in so don’t think you’d missed it and listening to part 1 again.Ok, so have I used the word ‘part’ enough yet?Anyway, if you’re a member of the Celtic Underground chat community you can be listening to this right after listening to part 1. For everyone there are 3 parts of the podcast and for subscribers there is a secret 4th part just for you that has Ross, Andrew & Eddie engaging with all the questions posed by our chat community.If you’re new to the world’s longest running podcast and not sure how to get this on your favourite podcast provider, CLICK HERE for instructions.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

Andrew, Eddie, Matthew, Ross and Saint Anthony got up early on the morning of Saturday 7th June and broadcast a LIVE 3 hour+ podcast review of the season. Whilst all podcasts are recorded live (we’re not dead), this one is was available on Substack and Facebook as it went out! We didn’t publicise as we didn’t know it would work so we’re sure the email to those in the CU community would have come as a surprise. Future live pods will be publicised in advance.Anyway, this podcast is available to EVERYONE but if you are a member of the Celtic Underground community, you can listen to Part1 and then IMMEDIATELY listen to part 2…wow! For everyone else you’ll need to wait 24 hours.If you cannot wait, but are not a member of the community then click on the link below and you can join and get exclusive content. 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

Across the entire season 2024-25, there was surely no louder cheer than when James Forrest scored at the end of the season.This wrote him into history by scoring in 16 consecutive seasons, a truly remarkable and historic.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story of all the other men who have consistently scored for the Bhoys across multiple seasons.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.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutubeThanks for listening and 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comThis week Andrew chats all about Celtic fandom and memorabilia with Manus Gallagher. The bhoys delve into Gallagher's extensive collection of the Wee Green Book, his early memories of supporting Celtic, the influence of family on his fandom and his role as a Celtic Tour Guide.This is for Celtic Underground Club Members only. If you are a subscriber but don’t know how to get your paid chat at your usual podcast provider, here’s two guides:https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/4519588148244-How-do-I-listen-to-episodes-on-my-podcast-app#:~:text=Click%20on%20the%20publication%20you,On%20the%20Spotify%20apphttps://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/25303480158228-How-do-I-listen-to-paid-episodes-on-Spotify#:~:text=1.,From%20the%20Spotify%20app

55 years ago – in May 1970 – the Celts played in their second European Cup Final.Despite this notable achievement, the game can sometimes seem to be forgotten when telling the Bhoys’ history.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the full story of Celtic and the 1970 European Cup. 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

It was supposed to be our first live podcast on substack but it ended up being the first live podcast on Facebook and not live on Substack at all. We’ll see how to fix it for the next one but meantime we’ll release this on Sunday night for paid subscribers and everyone else will need to wait until Tuesday morning. There is a little freebie bit for eve… 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.comSaturday provides an incredible opportunity for Celtic to secure their 6th treble in 9 seasons. Despite trebles becoming as common as a new Rangers manager, win or lose this has been another wonderful season to be a Celtic fan. Indeed, if a treble is secured and taking into account Europe, it may even surpass the invincible season as our best since Se…

The Celts face Aberdeen this Saturday, with the Bhoys hoping to win their 43rd Scottish Cup.Over the years, some of the Celts’ most exciting games have come in the Scottish Cup Final.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells some of these tales. 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

You may not know Peter Broughan but you will be familiar with his work. The producer of Rob Roy, The Flying Scotsman and Your Cheatin’ Heart (among others) has turned his attention to his great passion for Celtic and has set in motion the production of Paradise - the film that tells the story for the formation of our club.Please listen to or watch the podcast and if interested go to:https://gofund.me/aa8c6ba9Paradise is a compelling narrative that dramatises one strand of the tragically eternal immigrant experience. The film is centred on the foundation of Celtic Football Club by the post-famine Irish community in Glasgow in 1888.The lead character is the Marist teacher Brother Walfrid, who had survived "the great hunger" as a child in Sligo. The club's founding mission statement encapsulated his charitable vision."A football club will be formed for the maintenance of dinner tables for the children and the unemployed"If you want to know more about the film you can watch on youtubeYou can fund it by clicking

In 1905, Celtic faced Rangers in a very unusual game. It was a playoff game to decide that season’s title winners. The Bhoys’ victory set them on a path to a then world record six successive league titles.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

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 …