The Celtic Underground - Tommy Gemmell Goodnight God Bless
By the time you are listening to this you will have heard the sad news about the passing of Celtic legend and Lisbon Lion Tommy Gemmell.  In his career Tommy played for Celtic, Nottingham Forrest, Miami Toros and Dundee.  whilst I was not old enough to have seen the Lions I was fortunate to to have caught a glimpse of one or two of them at the end of their careers to say “I saw them play” with ...
21m Mar 02, 2017
21m
The Celtic Underground - Chris Davies
This week we are bringing you some very special guests - the Celtic management team. Mainly we have a sit down interview with Chris Davies, an insightful chat into his time at Celtic so far, his level of expectation for players and the high standards he and Brendan set. Myself, Celtic Quicknews and ByTheMinCeltic were fortunate enough to get a 45 minute one:one with Chris at Lennoxtown this we...
1hr 6m Feb 28, 2017
1hr 6m
The Celtic Underground - Chris Davies
This week we are bringing you some very special guests - the Celtic management team.  Mainly we have  a sit down interview with Chris Davies, an insightful chat into his time at Celtic so far, his level of expectation for players and the high standards he and Brendan set. Myself, Celtic Quicknews and ByTheMinCeltic were fortunate enough to get a 45 minute one:one with Chris at Lennoxtown thi...
1hr 6m Feb 28, 2017
1hr 6m
The Celtic Underground Podcast Extra - Joseph Cullen
On Saturday the 25th of February at St Kentigern's Cemetery Glasgow (prior to the Hamilton Academical fixture)  Celtic Graves will be commemorating one of the men who was a member of the team who lifted our first ever Scottish Cup, Joseph Cullen. This Podcast Extra is a tribute to that man. Cullen was in goals for Celtic’s first Scottish Cup triumph in April 1892 and in August that year h...
7m Feb 24, 2017
7m
The Celtic Underground - Rambling Across a Grass Park
This week Harry is joined by Mark Cooper from warm and humid Buenos Aires to discuss the state of play at Celtic and Scottish football. Trying hard to not sound as sycophantic as Graham Hunter the bhoys meander through a discussion of the last two games, Brendan’s comments on the state of the pitch before somehow getting to discuss how good Maloney was/could have been! Oh and they also find tim...
1hr 11m Feb 21, 2017
1hr 11m
The Celtic Underground - Rambling Across The Grass Park
This week Harry is joined by Mark Cooper from warm and humid Buenos Aires to discuss the state of play at Celtic and Scottish football.  Trying hard to not sound as sycophantic as Graham Hunter the bhoys meander through a discussion of the last two games, Brendan’s comments on the state of the pitch before somehow getting to discuss how good Maloney was/could have been!  Oh and they also find t...
1hr 11m Feb 21, 2017
1hr 11m
The Celtic Underground Podcast Extra - Brendan, Moussa & Omnishambles Anniversary.
This podcast contains audio first created as part of the Fergus 20 yr Anthology, covering the RFC omnishambles.  It also has audio from Brendan and Mousa after the ICT thumping. When consuming my football it's always through the optics of Celtic.  Even when reviewing the success or failure of Cathro at Hearts, McInnes at Aberdeen or Lennon at Hibs it's viewed through the spectrum of the impact...
17m Feb 14, 2017
17m
The Celtic Underground - Mixing Politics & Football with Bernard
This week it is St Anthony who is back on interview duties and his guest is a man well known to those listeners based in Scotland but may also be known to those further afield - STV Political Editor and big Celtic Man Bernard Ponsonby. Bernard joined STV in 1990 and has gone on to be one of the heavyweights of political reporting in Scotland. Journalist of the Year in 2015 he has covered some ...
54m Feb 10, 2017
54m
The Celtic Underground - Mixing Politics Football With Bernard
This week it is St Anthony who is back on interview duties and his guest is a man well known to those listeners based in Scotland but may also be known to those further afield - STV Political Editor and big Celtic Man Bernard Ponsonby. Bernard joined STV in 1990 and has gone on to be one of the heavyweights of political reporting in Scotland.  Journalist of the Year in 2015 he has covered so...
54m Feb 09, 2017
54m
The Celtic Underground - Brilliant Brendan & Warbs Bulls**t Bingo
This week sees the return of a man of culture…oh sorry a man from the City of Culture, Hullbhoy. Hullbhoy joins Harry to discuss the marvellous football under Brendan and specifically to review the Hearts and Aberdeen games along with the sales that we didn’t make in the transfer window. In the process of the meandering chat Harry & Hullbhoy also touch on the runners and riders for 2nd spot. H...
1hr 26m Feb 05, 2017
1hr 26m
The Celtic Underground - Brilliant Brendan & Warbs Bulls**t Bingo
This week sees the return of a man of culture…oh sorry a man from the City of Culture, Hullbhoy. Hullbhoy joins Harry to discuss the marvellous football under Brendan and specifically to review the Hearts and Aberdeen games along with the sales that we didn’t make in the transfer window. In the process of the meandering chat Harry & Hullbhoy also touch on the runners and riders for 2nd spot....
1hr 26m Feb 05, 2017
1hr 26m
The Celtic Underground - Podcast Extra of HMFC Transfer Window Dons Reaction
Last night Celtic continued their master class of dominance in Scottish football with a 1-0 win over the country’s second best side. This is despite Celtic being without 4 of the top 5 scorers this season and fielding no recognised striker. This on top of the fact that Aberdeen had played on Friday evening and Celtic on Sunday. This gap of days would mean that the Dons players could have a day ...
43m Feb 02, 2017
43m
The Celtic Underground - Celtic Soul
This week Harry is joined by a guest from Ireland, living in Canada who loves Celtic. The guest this week is journalist and one of the two stars of the new film Celtic Soul - Mr Eoin O'Callaghan. Celtic Soul follows Canadian actor and funny man Jay Baruchel on an epic road trip through Canada, Ireland and Scotland with his new friend, well-known Irish soccer journalist Eoin O’Callaghan. It’s a...
1hr 21m Jan 27, 2017
1hr 21m
The Celtic Underground - Celtic Soul
This week Harry is joined by a guest from Ireland, living in Canada who loves Celtic.  The guest this week is journalist and one of the two stars of the new film Celtic Soul - Mr Eoin O'Callaghan. Celtic Soul follows Canadian actor and funny man Jay Baruchel on an epic road trip through Canada, Ireland and Scotland with his new friend, well-known Irish soccer journalist Eoin O’Callaghan. It’s ...
1hr 21m Jan 27, 2017
1hr 21m
The Celtic Underground - Wouldn't It Be Nice...
This week St Anthony returns to the podcast to interview Celtic Non-executive Director Brian Wilson. Brian is well known to all in Scottish society and Celtic fandom for his numerous high profile roles. A famous Labour politician, Brian was an MP for over 20 years, serving as a Minister under Tony Blair and was a we ll kent voice during the independence referendum. Brian is also known for his ...
56m Jan 24, 2017
56m
The Celtic Underground - Wouldn't It Be Nice...
This week St Anthony returns to the podcast to interview Celtic Non-executive Director Brian Wilson. Brian is well known to all in Scottish society and Celtic fandom for his numerous high profile roles.  A famous Labour politician, Brian was an MP for over 20 years, serving as a Minister under Tony Blair and was a we ll kent voice during the independence referendum.  Brian is also known for ...
56m Jan 24, 2017
56m
The Celtic Underground - Brendan Painted A Picture of Hope
This week I am re-joined by old favourite Lachie Mor. Regular listeners may recall that Lachie was something of a doubting Thomas when it came to the appointment of Brendan…”what’s he won?” and “He’s not done anything in Europe” were two criticisms I recall. With the halfway point of the first season under our belts I thought the season review and forward projections after the break would be th...
1hr 21m Jan 21, 2017
1hr 21m
The Celtic Underground - Brendan Painted A Picture Of Hope
This week I am re-joined by old favourite Lachie Mor.  Regular listeners may recall that Lachie was something of a doubting Thomas when it came to the appointment of Brendan…”what’s he won?” and “He’s not done anything in Europe” were two criticisms I recall.  With the halfway point of the first season under our belts I thought the season review and forward projections after the break would be ...
1hr 21m Jan 21, 2017
1hr 21m
The Celtic Underground - Special Games Sold Short
Happy New Year. We cannot believe it’s 2017 and Mark Cooper and Harry Brady cannot believe that our terrestrial highlights on TV are not as good as they were 30 years ago. Mark Cooper is now safely tucked up in Argentina with all the warmth that the southern hemisphere brings at this time of year however he is only just home having popped back up North for the festive season. During that time ...
1hr 20m Jan 14, 2017
1hr 20m
The Celtic Underground - Special Game Sold Short
Happy New Year.  We cannot believe it’s 2017 and Mark Cooper and Harry Brady cannot believe that our terrestrial highlights on TV are not as good as they were 30 years ago. Mark Cooper is now safely tucked up in Argentina with all the warmth that the southern hemisphere brings at this time of year however he is only just home having popped back up North for the festive season.  During that t...
1hr 20m Jan 14, 2017
1hr 20m
The Celtic Underground - Keeper Roulette
Seasons Greetings to you one and old and speaking of auld, if you’re a supporter with memories of the early to mid 70’s you will recall that it was a changing time for goalkeepers at Celtic. Faither time Ronnie Simpson had retired and Jock was chopping and changing keepers more often than new Rangers change owners. For me I can recall seeing Ally Hunter, Patrick Barclay, Roy Baines and Denis Co...
1hr 13m Dec 23, 2016
1hr 13m
The Celtic Underground - Keeper Roulette
Seasons Greetings to you one and old and speaking of  auld, if you’re a supporter with memories of the early to mid 70’s you will recall that it was a changing time for goalkeepers at Celtic.  Faither time Ronnie Simpson had retired and Jock was chopping and changing keepers more often than new Rangers change owners.  For me I can recall seeing Ally Hunter, Patrick Barclay, Roy Baines and Denis...
1hr 13m Dec 23, 2016
1hr 13m
The Celtic Underground - An Illogical By The Minute Podcast
To quote Noddy Holder “It’s Christmaaaaaaasss!” It’s the season of goodwill to all men and times when we all deserve a little treat so hopefully my treat to you is worthwhile and one you actually want. I’ve had a chat with Lawrence Donegan and with his regular invites over to the @bytheminCeltic podcasts I thought it only right to return the favour so we have Lawrence and his regular guest Mr R...
1hr 15m Dec 14, 2016
1hr 15m
The Celtic Underground - An illogical By The Minute Podcast.
To quote Noddy Holder “It’s Christmaaaaaaasss!”  It’s the season of goodwill to all men and times when we all deserve a little treat so hopefully my treat to you is worthwhile and one you actually want.  I’ve had a chat with Lawrence Donegan and with his regular invites over to the @bytheminCeltic podcasts I thought it only right to return the favour so we have Lawrence and his regular guest Mr...
1hr 15m Dec 14, 2016
1hr 15m
The Celtic Underground - Kenny, Brendan & St Anthony of The Celtic
We pride ourselves on the quality of guests here on Celtic Underground and of late we’ve been to Australia and back with the world of Sport and Japan and back with music, but sometimes great guests can be found on your doorstep and this week we speak to someone of this Parish to discuss Celtic…our very own St Anthony and if you’re a fan of Celtic books you’ll know him as author of Kenny of The ...
1hr 19m Dec 08, 2016
1hr 19m
The Celtic Underground - Kenny, Brendan and St Anthony of The Celtic
The Celtic Underground - Kenny, Brendan and St Anthony of The Celtic We pride ourselves on the quality of guests here on Celtic Underground and of late we’ve been to Australia and back with the world of Sport and Japan and back with music, but sometimes great guests can be found on your doorstep and this week we speak to someone of this Parish to discuss Celtic…our very own St Anthony and if...
1hr 19m Dec 08, 2016
1hr 19m
The Celtic Underground - Brendan, Broony & Jack on Barca
There are fewer games bigger in football than Champions League matches and in Glasgow these don't come much bigger than Celtic v Barca.  We are only in the embryonic stages of the Rodgers revolution but already we can all see that the club is taking it's first steps on what looks like it will be a wonderful journey and the podcast starts off with chat from Brendan giving an insight into his vis...
1hr 10m Nov 22, 2016
1hr 10m
The Celtic Underground - Brendan, Broony and Jack on Barca
There are fewer games bigger in football than Champions League matches and in Glasgow these don't come much bigger than Celtic v Barca. We are only in the embryonic stages of the Rodgers revolution but already we can all see that the club is taking it's first steps on what looks like it will be a wonderful journey and the podcast starts off with chat from Brendan giving an insight into his visi...
1hr 10m Nov 22, 2016
1hr 10m
The Celtic Underground - Sharks, Rhino's And Being A Bhoy
Continuing our series of interviews with celebrity Hoops fans, this week we are joined by a man plying his trade in another form of "football", that is Rugby Football. This week we are joined by Leeds Rhino forward and MASSIVE Celtic fan Keith Galloway. Keith, son of a Dundonian, was born in Sydney and played for the Leeds Rhinos. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international ...
1hr Nov 18, 2016
1hr
The Celtic Underground - Sharks, Rhinos and Being A Bhoy
Continuing our series of interviews with celebrity Hoops fans, this week we are joined by a man plying his trade in another form of "football", that is Rugby Football. This week we are joined by Leeds Rhino forward and MASSIVE Celtic fan Keith Galloway. Keith, son of a Dundonian, was born in Sydney and played for the Leeds Rhinos. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international ...
1hr Nov 18, 2016
1hr
The Celtic Underground - James Grant, Hallelujah Man
The joys of this podcast are the many occasions when we get to chat with Celtic fans who are experts in another field and this week I had the pleasure to sit down and chat Celtic and music with the gentleman James Grant. Brought up in Bridgeton then Castlemilk, James was part of that group of Scottish musicians that was so prominent in the 1980's. His career commenced with the band Friends Aga...
1hr 12m Nov 12, 2016
1hr 12m
The Celtic Underground - James Grant, Hallelujah Man
The joys of this podcast are the many occasions when we get to chat with Celtic fans who are experts in another field and this week I had the pleasure to sit down and chat Celtic and music with the gentleman James Grant. Brought up in Bridgeton then Castlemilk, James was part of that group of Scottish musicians that was so prominent in the 1980's.  His career commenced with the band Friends Ag...
1hr 12m Nov 12, 2016
1hr 12m
The Celtic Underground - Redblaes and Glory Days
This week on the podcast we have a respected journalist and a blast from the past. Harry is joined by Hugh MacDonald to discuss all things Celtic and journalistic. Hugh's discussion of his earliest games and heroes moves quickly to the the modern club and the job being done by Brendan. Following from this long ranging discussion we then have the return of an old favourite with the dusting dow...
1hr 34m Nov 04, 2016
1hr 34m
The Celtic Underground - Redblaes and Glory Days
This week on the podcast we have a respected journalist and a blast from the past. Harry is joined by Hugh MacDonald to discuss all things Celtic and journalistic. Hugh's discussion of his earliest games and heroes moves quickly to the the modern club and the job being done by Brendan. Following from this long ranging discussion we then have the return of an old favourite with the dusting dow...
1hr 34m Nov 04, 2016
1hr 34m
The Celtic Underground - Arsehairs in Chechnya
This week Harry is joined by Matt Clark, manager of Australia's first world heavyweight champion...for 3 weeks. Matt is also a Celtic man and the podcast is a fascinating meander explaining a second generation Australian, who's Grandad questioned Rudolph Hess ('with Whiskey on his breath") came to be such an avid Celtic fan. It jumps from the Hess story to being his fighter being punched by the...
1hr 6m Oct 30, 2016
1hr 6m
The Celtic Underground - Arsehairs in Chechnya
This week Harry is joined by Matt Clark, manager of Australia's first world heavyweight champion...for 3 weeks. Matt is also a Celtic man and the podcast is a fascinating meander explaining a second generation Australian, who's Grandad questioned Rudolph Hess ('with Whiskey on his breath") came to be such an avid Celtic fan. It jumps from the Hess story to being his fighter being punched by the...
1hr 6m Oct 30, 2016
1hr 6m
Celtic Underground - Slaying The Zombies
Oh Hampden in the Sun, Rodgers skelped Mark Warburton.. This week Harry is joined by Jack Lyons to discuss and dissect the League Cup Semi Final victory over the Zombies. The bhoys review the tactical changes both managers made before and during the game and decide the Brendan is of course best. The briefly touch on the performance of the clown Thompson before switching attention back to a bri...
1hr 14m Oct 25, 2016
1hr 14m
The Celtic Underground - Slaying The Zombies
Oh Hampden in the Sun, Rodgers skelped Mark Warburton.. This week Harry is joined by Jack Lyons to discuss and dissect the League Cup Semi Final victory over the Zombies. The bhoys review the tactical changes both managers made before and during the game and decide the Brendan is of course best. The briefly touch on the performance of the clown Thompson before switching attention back to a bri...
1hr 15m Oct 25, 2016
1hr 15m
Celtic Underground - win & We're Through (Virtually!)
This week Mark Cooper joins Harry to discuss the fantastic coverage that the club received following the dramatic 3-3 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League. Following on from that the bhoys then have a preview of the forthcoming tia against the Germans and then the Cup Semi Final against the former Huns and in previewing realise that victory on Wednesday all but provides for Europea...
1hr 7m Oct 16, 2016
1hr 7m
The Celtic Underground - Win & We're Through (Vitually!)
This week Mark Cooper joins Harry to discuss the fantastic coverage that the club received following the dramatic 3-3 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League. Following on from that the bhoys then have a preview of the forthcoming tia against the Germans and then the Cup Semi Final against the former Huns and in previewing realise that victory on Wednesday all but provides for Europea...
1hr 7m Oct 16, 2016
1hr 7m
The Celtic Underground - OBFA Wasting Lives & Money
We are in the desert of international football and out of that desert comes the oasis of a Celtic Underground Podcast. Following on from the close season podcast with James Kelly MSP on his process of trying to repeal OBFA Harry has a catch up with Jeanette Findlay of Fans Against Criminalisation on the act, its consequences and how YOU can help with its repeal. Jeanette is joined by Jim to pr...
1hr 12m Oct 12, 2016
1hr 12m
The Celtic Underground - OBFA Wasting Lives & Money
We are in the desert of international football and out of that desert comes the oasis of a Celtic Underground Podcast. Following on from the close season podcast with James Kelly MSP on his process of trying to repeal OBFA Harry has a catch up with Jeanette Findlay of Fans Against Criminalisation on the act, its consequences and how YOU can help with its repeal. Jeanette is joined by Jim to pr...
1hr 12m Oct 12, 2016
1hr 12m
Celtic Underground - Brendan One:One & Man City Preview
This week we have a very VERY special guest on the podcast - Brendan Rodgers! We chat with Brendan one to one to discuss his first few months at Celtic, how he's settling in and a bit about his thoughts and ideas on football. This is a fans podcast by the fans so we follow up the Brendan chat with a preview of the game and St Anthony is joined by his mate Chris Kenny who hails from the Blue Mo...
56m Sep 27, 2016
56m
Celtic Underground - Brendan Rodgers One:One & Man City Preview
This week we have a very VERY special guest on the podcast - Brendan Rodgers! We chat with Brendan one to one to discuss his first few months at Celtic, how he's settling in and a bit about his thoughts and ideas on football. This is a fans podcast by the fans so we follow up the Brendan chat with a preview of the game and St Anthony is joined by his mate Chris Kenny who hails from the Blue Mo...
56m Sep 27, 2016
56m
Celtic Underground - Win & Lose, Draws and Diddy Draws
This week's podcast is an eclectic mix of analysing the past, discussing the future and hearing about the present. Harry Brady is joined by Jack Lyons for a tactical review of the last three Celtic games prior to the podcast which were;The 5 - 1 thrashing of Scotland's newest clubThe 7 - 0 Humping in CataloniaThe 2 - 2 Draw in The Highlands The boys also touch on the predictions for the Killie...
1hr 11m Sep 22, 2016
1hr 11m
Celtic Underground - Win & Lose, Draw & Diddy Draws
This week's podcast is an eclectic mix of analysing the past, discussing the future and hearing about the present. Harry Brady is joined by Jack Lyons for a tactical review of the last three Celtic games prior to the podcast which were; The 5 - 1 thrashing of Scotland's newest club The 7 - 0 Humping in Catalonia The 2 - 2 Draw in The Highlands The boys also touch on the predictions for the ...
1hr 11m Sep 22, 2016
1hr 11m
The Celtic Underground Podcast Extra: 5-1 Interviews
This is the audio from the 5-1 game. I picked up celebrations of both the 4th & 5th goals and sandwiched between is my prediction of 5 goals on Sportsound and interviews with Brendan and Dembele. Enjoy...! 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 (https://thecelticundergrou...
19m Sep 10, 2016
19m
Celtic Underground - Dead Clubs, Winning Formations and Omnishambles
This week Harry is joined by Hullbhoy to discuss the first New Glasgow Derby in the league. The bhoys discuss what we all know - it's the same fans, supporting a team wearing the same colours in the same stadium but that it's NOT the same club...it can't be because THE OLD ONE WENT BUST! Harry regails a tale from his starring role on Sportsound but is then taken down a peg or two by being remin...
1hr 2m Sep 09, 2016
1hr 2m
Celtic Underground - Dead Clubs, Winning Formations and Omnishambles
This week Harry is joined by Hullbhoy to discuss the first New Glasgow Derby in the league. The bhoys discuss what we all know - it's the same fans, supporting a team wearing the same colours in the same stadium but that it's NOT the same club...it can't be because THE OLD ONE WENT BUST! Harry regails a tale from his starring role on Sportsound but is then taken down a peg or two by being remin...
1hr 2m Sep 09, 2016
1hr 2m
Celtic Underground - Slamming The Window Shut
This week Mark Cooper joins Harry to discuss the summer transfer window which, in the usual fashion, closed without much Celtic business being done on the last day. The boys discuss whether it was good bad or indifferent and decide it was pretty good. It could have been better with perhaps one more signing but all in all we have a better squad than we started it with. In addition to the transf...
1hr 20m Sep 01, 2016
1hr 20m