The transfer window's final slam
Another transfer window closes and another load of whailing and gnashing of teeth from the Celtic fans (online at least) from many disgruntled hoops who wanted more. On this site we have had Andrew H’s positive review and a critical take (as you’d expect) from Critical Bill. Earlier in the season we had Ross Hall of The Football Talent Report provide us with his review of the summer window and...
1hr 14m Feb 07, 2025
1hr 14m
Celtic's worst ever result
Celtic’s worst ever result Raith Rovers come to Celtic Park this Saturday for a Scottish Cup tie. Any mention of cups and the Fife team will always bring back memories of the 1994 League Cup Final. Losing a final to lower league team is never a good result – but what is Celtic’s worst ever scoreline? This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory examines ten of Celtic’s poorest games. Enjoy… ...
14m Feb 05, 2025
14m
Andrew H in conversation with...Jenna Burns
As most will know, our ‘In Conversation with…’ series is usually exlcusive to paid subscribers but we decided to make this one free. It’s a wee bit different to most in conversations with Jenna talking openly and emotionally about both her mum and her dad. It’s quite an emotional discussion and one that will be appreciated by anyone who has lost their parents. You can listen to our podcasts w...
1hr 26m Feb 02, 2025
1hr 26m
Aston Villa Celtic and the World Championship
Celtic today travel to Birmingham to face Aston Villa in the Europe’s premier competition. But one 1890s clash between the two sides aimed to decide who was the best team in the world… This the latest tale from Celtic’s history brought to you by @HailHailHistory. Enjoy… Thanks for listening The Celtic Underground Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public epis...
7m Jan 29, 2025
7m
A eurovision ramble
With the postponement of the Dundee game on Saturday (result - I was away in London and would have missed it) then there’s only one show in town for this week’s podcast and it’s Europe. The last match podcast was a preview of the Young Boys game and so in this podcast we review (in our usual complete ramble that doesn’t really review) the YB game and preview the Villa match. In between we disc...
1hr 13m Jan 28, 2025
1hr 13m
The bhoy from Portugal
There was tear in the eye for many a Celt today with the departure of Kyogo, a player who clearly appeared to loved playing football, performing with what seemed like a permanent grin. But his departure has been tempered with the return of Jota. The deal was officially confirmed by Celtic today with the press conference late afternoon. Enjoy… (Oh and there’ll be a Eurovision podcast out very...
9m Jan 27, 2025
9m
Celtic and the Burns statue
Most Celtic fans prefer to toast Tommy rather than Rabbie on Burns Night. However, in the past, some Celts were involved in a famous tribute to the Ayrshire poet, who is remembered each year on 25 January. This the latest tale from Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/profile/263207066-hail-hail-history) History. Enjoy… Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-celtic-und...
7m Jan 22, 2025
7m
Andrew H in conversation with...Mark McNally
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) A product of the Celtic youth system, Mark was unfortunate to come into the first team around the time when fans had lost faith in the senior management running the club. It wasn’t a happy time to be around Celtic and ...
10m Jan 19, 2025
10m
Is p*ss really that weak?
It;s exactly 14 days since we released our last matchday podcast. In that time, there’s been around 15million hours of alternjtive Celtic chat on other Celtic podcasts and almost the same number of Celtic games. The bhoys briefly chat about the games and the “weak as piss” performance in the second half at Dundee. We discuss playing teams from Dundee almost every week and the excessive fixture...
55m Jan 18, 2025
55m
The Scottish Cup Final 1904
Celtic are back in Scottish Cup action this weekend, and aim to retain their trophy. The Bhoys have long and successful record in the Scottish Cup. But of all their victories, arguably none was more dramatic or historic than the 1904 final. For the full story - including how its legacy is felt even today - listen to the latest tale from Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/profile/26320706...
9m Jan 15, 2025
9m
Andrew H in conversation with...Sanjeev Kohli
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) Over the near 20 years of the CU podcast we’ve been blessed with the array of Celtic fans, celebrities and players who have accepted our request to come on the podcast. Here at CU towers we like to mix up the guests be...
12m Jan 12, 2025
12m
Celtic walking tours
The story of Celtic is a fascinating one, with many different aspects to it. First thoughts of Celtic will naturally turn to Glasgow’s east end, but in fact the Bhoys have connections right across Glasgow. If you’re looking for something differenet for the new year, a series of walking tours tell more about these tales, and are free to attend. This is the latest tale from Hail Hail History (...
4m Jan 08, 2025
4m
Andrew H in conversation with...Brian O'Neil
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) Looking more like Pierece Brosnan than the fresh faced lad who played for his bhoyhhod heroes, Brian O’Neil sat down with Andrew H to discuss his Celtic career. For the younger listeners (do we have any) Brian was a ta...
10m Jan 05, 2025
10m
We were rubbish. It Happens
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) To quote Nick Berry - Every loser wins. Every dog has its day and Rangers had their day on Thursday. They played to the best of their ability and we played to the worst of ours and when both sides hit those extremes, t...
10m Jan 04, 2025
10m
The 2nd 9iar chronicles - The Covid Season
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) It was the oddest of odd seasons. 50,000 supporters bought season books for games they never saw in person. Instead logging on to Celtic TV to watch games that were instantly forgettable as the players struggled to per...
16m Jan 02, 2025
16m
Celtic's first trip to Ibrox
Celtic will head to Ibrox tomorrow for their first game in 2025. This season marks 125 years since the opening of this ground, and Celtic have a fascinating history there, including some unique firsts and achievements. The full story can be heard in this latest podcast from Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/profile/263207066-hail-hail-history) Enjoy… This can be picked up wherever you...
8m Jan 01, 2025
8m
We are laughing...
The end of 2024 is nearly upon on us. The Rangers chat about VAR has come to a screeching halt now that there’s been a blatant error in their favour and the Celtic chat centres around how brilliant we are, how marvellous 2024 has been and could 2025 get even better. With everything going on, Eddie & I decided to log-on and have a chat to discuss the recent events in our game, discuss the Mothe...
1hr 27m Dec 30, 2024
1hr 27m
The second 9iar chronicles - Season 9
Season 2019/20 was the first full season of Neil Lennon’s second term and Celtic went on to secure a 4th consecutive treble - in the strangest manner possible with it taking place over 2 seasons because this was the Covid curtailed season. It was one of the strangest seasons we will encounter in our lifetimes with debate about whether to call the season early amid mass spreading events and the...
1hr 34m Dec 25, 2024
1hr 34m
A Green & White Christmas
First recorded way back in 2010 (yes, we’ve really been going that long) this tale reviews our history of playing on Christmas Day.  It may seem strange to many hoops that football leagues had a full fixture card on Christmas Day but it used to be a regular occurrence. Here’s the story. For more on our history go to https://www.thecelticwiki.com/ Enjoy…and Merry Christmas to you and yours. ...
5m Dec 24, 2024
5m
Celtic and penalty shootouts
The Celts celebrated last Sunday as penalty shootout victory handed them the League Cup. Celtic have a long and varied history with penalty kicks settling matches, with games involving finals and different continents. The full story of this is the latest tale from Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/profile/263207066-hail-hail-history) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss t...
9m Dec 22, 2024
9m
You lost - get over it
On Sunday Celtic secured another Hampden victory over Brendan with a penalty shoot-out league cup win. Celtic were below their best and Rangers capitalised on mistakes to make this cup final closer than it should have been. Unfortunately the marvellous efforst of Maeda (goal and penalty) and Schmichael (save and penalty) have been overlooked by the fallout from a “more outside” penalty call. Li...
1hr 4m Dec 20, 2024
1hr 4m
How to win at penalties - Geir Jordet
I have been obsessed with penalties since I was a young kid. The first time I played for any team was in a competition that we won on penalties. I was in goals and saved a couple. After that I loved penalty shoot-out practice and picking the shooter’s side and so when, over the years, I hear pundits saying penalties are a lottery I’ve always thought - nonsense. In recent years, Celtic have had...
1hr 9m Dec 16, 2024
1hr 9m
Celtic and League Cup Finals
This Sunday, the Bhoys have the chance to win the season’s first trophy. Taking on Rangers at Hampden, the Celts will hope to bring the League Cup back to Celtic Park. Ahead of this game, this podcast – the latest from hailhailhistory – tells the story of Celtic’s previous League Cup Finals. Enjoy… This can be picked up wherever you get your podcasts including Apple podcasts (https://podca...
10m Dec 14, 2024
10m
Hibs brushed aside but Europe..?
Celtic breazed past Hibs (in terms of goals for) on Saturday but gave up an alarming array of chances. Harry and Ross debate whether that was tactical issues, players being too relaxed, the weakest game out of 4 or other reasons. The bhoys then move on to Tuesdays UCL away game in Croatia and assess whether it will be another sore one in Europe or whether we have really turned a corner. Enjoy...
1hr 13m Dec 09, 2024
1hr 13m
Celtic advent Calendar
Celtic Advent Calendar It will be Christmas time soon, and many people are counting down the days using an Advent calendar. This Celtic Advent calendar tells you more about interesting numbers in the club’s history. This is the latest tale from @hailhailhistory. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticund...
10m Dec 04, 2024
10m
Andrew H in conversation with...Stuart Braithwaite
Long standing listeners will know that the Celtic Underground Podcast and Mogwai go back a long way. If you’ve ever heard the Tales from The Celtic wiki or the more recent Hail Hail History Tales you will have heard The Sun Smells Too Loud playing in the background and, for the unitiated, that is by Stuart’s band Mogwai. Born in Lanark, Stuart is a founding member of Mogwai and after 10 studio...
51m Dec 03, 2024
51m
The second 9iar chronicles - Season 6
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) We are now at season 6 of 10 that we discuss in the second 9iar chronicles and what a season! It started with 13 ,000 at Celtic Park welcoming and manager and it ended with 13 ,000 at the Hydro celebrating 60 years of ...
15m Dec 01, 2024
15m
Celtic and St Andrews Day
30 November marks Scotland’s national day, celebrating the country’s patron Saint, Andrew. Over the years, many Andrews have turned out for the Celts, and there have been various other connections between Celtic and the name Andrew. Learn more in this latest tale from Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/profile/263207066-hail-hail-history) Enjoy… This is a public episode. If you’d like ...
9m Nov 28, 2024
9m
The RGC Podcast - Episode 1
Episode 1 - The Meat Loaf Pod People on twitter and bluesky may be aware that regular podcasters (Remy & Paul T - both have been on here but more familiar to bytheminceltic listeners) have been joined by Barcajim3 for The RGC podcast. This is episode 1. It really needs to get out before the game against Club Bugge so apologies for the hap-hazard nature of the logo and the intro. It’s the best...
36m Nov 26, 2024
36m
The second 9iar chronicles - Season 5
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) This was Ronnie’s second season in charge. Cheated out of a double by blind officials, we all went into this season hoping that we would see progress and perhaps even a treble. We knew the new Rangers were coming but t...
11m Nov 24, 2024
11m
Celtic and the bank
Recent news of a planned demolition in Glasgow city centre will take away a big piece of Celtic history. The building which housed The Bank restaurant – owned by legendary manager Willie Maley – is to be knocked down. This was a venue which was right at the heart of Celtic’s heritage. Leanr more about Willie Maley and The Bank in the latest tale from Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/p...
6m Nov 20, 2024
6m
Celtic, East Germany and the Berlin Wall
Saturday 9 November marked 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, seen as the symbolic end of the Cold War. The Bhoys had various experiences playing behind the Iron Curtain, but only one trip to East Germany. The story of this game is the latest tale from Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/profile/263207066-hail-hail-history) Enjoy… This is a public episode. If you’d like to disc...
8m Nov 13, 2024
8m
The Second 9iar Chronicles - Season 3
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) The 3rd season of the second 9iar chronicles would end up being the last season of Neil Lennon...for a while. It was one of the least memorable of the 9. We romp the league losing just 1 game and achieving 99 points bu...
11m Nov 10, 2024
11m
Celtic’s Bayard
Willie Maley nicknamed Willie Lyon “Celtic’s Bayard - the Knight without fear and beyond reproach.” Willie Lyon is widely regarded as one of the finest captains in the rich history of Celtic.  He was of that generation whose life was turned upside by the war, suffering a serious leg injury at Normandy and his football career ended at the age of 32. Here’s the story. For more on our history g...
5m Nov 09, 2024
5m
Celtic at 137 - Birthday Bhoys
This podcast is released on the 137th birthday of the hoops. The basic elements of our formation are known by all fans…or are they? A club formed for the dinner tables of the porr of the East End, everyone knows that charity was at the core of our creation but the part played in this story by Brother Walfrid (an Irish Marist Brother) and John Glass (prominent in Scotland’s Irish community circ...
1hr 10m Nov 06, 2024
1hr 10m
The Second 9iar Chronicles - Season 2
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) This was our 125th birthday season and for the first time in our history, there was no Rangers FC to compete against, that club had died with a new team being wished all the best by the old emerging from behind the Bre...
6m Nov 03, 2024
6m
McKeown ghost story
McKeown Ghost Story In this Halloween week, here a spooky tale from Celtic’s history. It’s the true story of how a dead footballer came to face the Bhoys, and come to Celtic Park. This is the latest podcast from @hailhailhistory. Read on. If you dare… The Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or pa...
10m Oct 31, 2024
10m
No Kelly no Keltic
No Kelly No Keltic Another tale from the CU archives and the home of Tales from The Celtic Wiki To fans of our generation, the name of Kelly sparks memories of Michael and Kevin and the early 90s battle for the future of the club.  But whilsy these battles for the future resulted in the end of their tenure at Celtic, it should be remembered that the name of Kelly resonated throughout our hist...
7m Oct 30, 2024
7m
The 9iar Chronicles - Season 1
Back in the dark days of the Covid lockdowns, we recorded the 9 in a row chronciles - a fan recollection of those 9 amazing seasons. We always knew there’d be a second series but what period would it cover? We soon found out! We got the gang back together (well, almost - Lachie was on his boat so subbed out to Andrew H) and have recorded the second 9iar chronicles. The first one is an incredi...
2hr 15m Oct 27, 2024
2hr 15m
Celtic and 1974
Celtic and 1974 Another story from Hail Hail History Saturday 26th October 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the 6-3 final versus Hibs. This podcast tells that that story, and all of 1974 too. Celtic have played in some momentous cup finals. However, when it comes to goals, few can match the 1974 League Cup final, when the Bhoys beat Hibs 6-3. It was another remarkable day in a calendar year...
9m Oct 26, 2024
9m
Oh Hampden in the Sun
19 October is a notable Celtic anniversary. On this day in 1957, the Bhoys recorded one of their most famous scorelines: Celtic 7 Rangers 1 This is the full story of that remarkable day, another great tale from @hailhailhistory. 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/su...
7m Oct 18, 2024
7m
Blue Peter
Younger listeners will be stunned(!) to know that the BBC used to have quite and anti-Celtic stance and coverage.  Under the authority of Peter Thompson, they really didn’t seem to like Celtic at all.  Under Thompson, BBC Scotland’s Sports Department employed a sectarian recruitment policy akin to Rangers.  Prejudice seeped into  every aspect of BBC Sport coverage in Scotland but Jock Stein wou...
10m Oct 09, 2024
10m
Celtic and Sligo
Celtic & Sligo Another story from Hail Hail History This week, Brendan will take a Celtic XI to play in Sligo, and in many ways he’s taking a team to the spiritual birthplace of the club. This will not be the first time Celtic take a team across the sea to Sligo, with Celtic playing there back in 1975 with a team managed by Sligo man Sean Fallon. For more information on Celtic’s history or ...
5m Oct 08, 2024
5m
Andrew H in conversation with...Lee Dornan
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com (https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) Lee Dornan is a Celtic devotee who works in international affairs for SCIAF, a charity he sees with so many parallels to his beloved football club. And tying the two together is his claim that he has set up the first C...
11m Oct 03, 2024
11m
That was a tough watch
Straight after the 7-1 humbling to Dortmund, Lawrence Donegan and I sat down to review the game (and to discuss his substack daily blog about his travels across America). The game was a tough watch but we tried to remove the rawness of the moment and discuss in the reality of the way the team plays week-in, week-out and and the players available. After the trauma of the game, we then went on ...
1hr 16m Oct 02, 2024
1hr 16m
Judas Part 2
Judas Part 2 Another tale from the Celtic Wiki Last time we told the tale of the striker’s arrival at Celtic and his performances that contributed to the dramatic last day title win over Hearts.  Today we hear about the story that led so many Celts to simply call Maurice Johnstone Judas. Enjoy… This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...
14m Oct 02, 2024
14m
Celtic and Germany
The Celts are off to Germany this week on Champions League duty. The Bhoys will hope to build on their fantastic 5-1 start with another good performance. It's far from Celtic's first visit to Germany. For that, you have to go back almost 120 years. It's a tale of boats, trains, big wins and even the death of an iconic Celt. For more, follow Hail Hail History (https://substack.com/profile/26...
6m Oct 01, 2024
6m
Judas Part 1
Judas Part 1 Another tale from the Celtic Wiki For Celts of a certain age, there is not a name that illicits greater emotion than Mo Johnston.  Signed in a record deal in October 1984 he was part of a Celtic forward line that should have achieved even more than it did and during that spell.  He completed perhaps the greatest team goal in Celtic’s history in the 5-0 title triumph at Love Stree...
11m Sep 29, 2024
11m
Celtic and clean sheets
When Celtic take on St Johnstone tomorrow they will be going for a remarkable league clean sheet record. Matthew from Hail Hail History tells us more. 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://thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm...
5m Sep 27, 2024
5m
Celtic and European Scores
Celtic fans will still be dreaming of the 5 goals we scored last midweek against slovan Bratislava and looking forward to the rest of the European campaign with renewed ethusiasm and a sense of expectation of what could be. Following that marvellous result, Matthew of HAILHAILHISTORY decided to look back on previous big Celtic European results. Enjoy… This is a public episode. If you’d like ...
4m Sep 26, 2024
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