Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

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October 12 Celtic Exchange Weekly: Jota Returns As Celtic Get Back To Business
After three weeks of doom, gloom and just about everything else, Celtic are finally back in business!

A 2-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park, three points in the bag, a return to the top of the table - and the small matter of Jota making his long-awaited return to competitive action. A decent Sunday afternoon, all things considered!

Tino is joined by James and Brydo for the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly as the Bhoys get back to winning ways and give supporters some much-needed reasons to smile.

The lads discuss what changed against Motherwell, some increasingly interesting selection dilemmas for Martin O'Neill, and just how big an impact the returning Jota could have in the weeks and months ahead.

But with tougher challenges on the horizon, including a European trip to Benfica, the big question remains...

Have Celtic finally turned a corner, or are we getting a bit carried away after one overdue victory?

🎙️ Tune in now to the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly and join the debate!
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1 hr 6 min
October 05 Celtic Exchange Weekly: THE DESMOND DIVIDE | Celtic Fans Collective, Protests & What Happens Next
It’s been an eventful weekend around Celtic, with protests, club statements, counter statements, and plenty of debate over what happens next.
Tino, James and Brydo discuss the protest involving Dermot Desmond at St Andrews, whether it crossed a line, and whether Celtic’s strongly worded response has helped or simply added to the tension.
We also look at the Celtic Fans Collective’s response, the wider relationship between supporters and the club, and the bigger question of where all of this goes from here.
Plus, following our recent interview with David Low, we discuss the suggestion that Celtic are at an “inflection point” — and there’s also reaction to Brendan Rodgers’ sold-out Glasgow event in June 2027.

🎙️ Catch all of the above and more in the latest episode of The Celtic Exchange Weekly
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1 hr 3 min
October 03CELTIC AT AN INFLECTION POINT? | David Low On Desmond, The AGM & What Happens Next
David Low returns to The Celtic Exchange for a no holds barred conversation on Celtic’s finances, the boardroom, the forthcoming AGM and whether the club could now be approaching an important “inflection point”.
With Celtic posting a £4.8m loss and Champions League income once again absent, David gives his view on the club’s financial position - but also on the bigger questions surrounding Celtic’s leadership, direction and willingness to evolve.
We also look ahead to the AGM, Celtic Supporters Limited’s proposed shareholder resolution, Brian Wilson’s position as interim chairman and the wider issue of supporter influence.
And on Dermot Desmond, David is clear on where he believes the real power at Celtic still lies - while also discussing what the club could potentially be worth if ownership were ever to change.
Also discussed:
"Managed decline”

New Directors Mark Keane and Raymond Buchanan

Celtic Supporters Ltd & The Celtic Season Ticket Alliance Trust

Brendan Rodgers & Willie Haughey Takeover Rumours

The Future Ownership of Celtic
A fascinating and occasionally hard-hitting conversation about where Celtic are now - and what may come next.
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1 hr 8 min
October 01 🍀 Our Celtic Story | Mif, Jacob & Ben Smyth - Family, Football & Celtic
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Every Celtic supporter has a story. This is Mif’s - and, just as importantly, it’s now Jacob and Ben’s too.
In this first episode of Your Celtic Story, Tino sits down with Mif and his two sons to talk about the memories, the people and the moments that have shaped their lives as Celtic supporters.
From their earliest games, to the rituals of now going to Celtic Park together, this is less about results and trophies and more about the memories that get passed from one generation to the next.
That’s the idea at the heart of Your Celtic Story.
A chance to sit down, take some time, and properly record the stories that might otherwise only ever be told in fragments - on the way to the game, in the pub afterwards, or around the family table.
The finished recording becomes something special to keep, to share with family, and to look back on years from now.
For Mif, Jacob and Ben, this is their Celtic story so far. Yours will be completely different - and that’s exactly the point.
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1 hr 18 min
September 28 Celtic Exchange Weekly: Top Of The League, £66m In The Bank… So What’s The Problem?
There might not have been a Celtic game this weekend, but there’s still plenty to get into. Martin O’Neill remains in charge, Celtic remain top of the league, and with the international break still dragging on, the big question is whether the manager can use this time to steady things after three straight defeats.
What has to change first, who formation is the way ahead, and how important could the returns of Alistair Johnston, Yang and eventually Jota prove?
We also take a closer look at Celtic’s latest financial results, with revenue down sharply, operating costs up, a pre-tax loss recorded - and yet £66.4m still sitting in the bank at year-end. What does that actually tell us about the club’s strategy? What are Celtic trying to achieve? And how should supporters interpret another set of figures that raise as many questions as answers?
And finally with the Tennents Sixes returning, we finish on something a bit more fun by picking our ultimate Celtic six-a-side teams from any era.
🎙️ Tino's joined by James, Brydo and Paddy to discuss all of that and more on this week’s Celtic Exchange Weekly.
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1 hr 3 min
September 26 1,000 Miles For Celtic | Ella’s Extraordinary Journey to Paradise
Ella Stensdotter is currently in the middle of an incredible journey - walking 1,000 miles from Helsingborg in Sweden to Celtic Park in Glasgow, all in support of Celtic FC Foundation.
Starting in the hometown of Henrik Larsson, her route takes her through five countries before she eventually reaches the Brother Walfrid statue at Celtic Park in October.
But this is about far more than the miles.
Ella decided to take on the challenge after a difficult period in her life, when walking became a way of rebuilding confidence in herself and regaining a sense of control.
What began as something deeply personal has since grown into an inspiring fundraising journey - driven by her love of Celtic, the club’s charitable roots, and a desire to give something back.
We caught up with Ella while she was making her way through England to talk about the highs and lows of life on the road, the kindness she’s encountered along the way, her connection with Celtic, and what it will mean when she finally walks those last few steps towards Celtic Park.
If you’d like to follow Ella’s journey or support her fundraising for Celtic FC Foundation, you can do so below:
Instagram: @ellastensdotter
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A genuinely uplifting story about determination, Celtic and simply putting one foot in front of the other. 🍀

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53 min
September 21 Celtic Exchange Weekly: A Week That Could Change Everything At Celtic | Is O'Neill Set To Walk?
Three games. Three defeats. One goal scored, seven conceded and 42 shots faced!

Celtic’s season has taken a turn for the worse in the space of just over a week - and suddenly Martin O’Neill’s future is right at the centre of the conversation.

Following his striking post-match comments, could the Celtic manager now decide to walk away during the international break? Or does he still feel he can be the right man for the job?

We also re-visit Celtic’s summer transfer window and ask whether the squad has genuinely been strengthened. Were players recruited for a clear tactical plan, or have Celtic simply assembled a group of individuals and hoped it would all click?

And if O’Neill does decide to move on, what direction should the club take next - another familiar “safe pair of hands”, or something more ambitious?

🎙️ Tino's joined by James, Brydo and Conor to discuss the growing uncertainty around the manager's position, our latest round of poor recruitment — and what may happen next!
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1 hr 5 min
September 16 The Celtic Stories You’ve Never Heard | Matt Corr's Forgotten Celtic History
There are some periods in Celtic's history that every supporter knows inside out.

And then there are others packed with incredible characters, remarkable stories and moments that have somehow slipped through the cracks.

The 1950s might just be one of them.

In this special episode, Tino sits down with Celtic historian and author Matt Corr to take a fascinating journey through a decade featuring some of the biggest names and most important moments in the club's history.

From the brilliance and personality of Charlie Tully, to the arrival of a Jock Stein the player, the Coronation Cup triumph and a Celtic packed with outstanding footballers, Matt brings the era to life with stories and detail that even the most knowledgeable Celtic supporters may never have heard before.
But this isn't simply a walk through the famous moments.

We get into what Celtic Football Club was actually like during the 1950s, why a team containing so many great players didn't achieve even more, the personalities behind the legends, the club's identity away from the pitch and some of the sliding-door moments that would ultimately shape everything that came afterwards.

We also hear about Matt's incredible research process for his new Celtic In The Fifties books - including discoveries that surprised even him!
If you love Celtic history, this one's an absolute must-watch.
🍀 Tino sits down with Matt Corr for a brilliant conversation about one of the most fascinating and overlooked decades in Celtic's story.
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1 hr 8 min
September 14 Celtic Exchange Weekly: Outgunned At Ibrox | How Will Celtic Respond?
Celtic’s perfect domestic start came crashing to an end at Ibrox with a damaging 3-0 defeat to Rangers - but the manner of the loss was every bit as concerning as the scoreline.

Tino, James, Paddy and Mif were in the studio to discuss a performance where Celtic were outfought, outthought and offered almost nothing going forward.

Was this simply one terrible afternoon or - following the collapse against LASK - is a bigger pattern starting to emerge when this team is put under serious pressure?

We also look at Celtic’s midfield balance, the lack of a genuine defensive presence, and what Martin O’Neill now needs to change as his side prepare for a huge week that could tell us plenty about how this team responds to adversity.

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1 hr 6 min
September 07 Celtic Exchange Weekly: Are Celtic Now Stronger Than Last Season? | O'Neill's Frightening Frontline
There’s plenty to get stuck into on this week’s Celtic Exchange Weekly as the dust settles on the summer window and attention turns firmly to what this new-look Celtic side might be capable of.

With the squad now assembled, we ask the big question: are Celtic now stronger than the team that won the Double last season?

There’s certainly more attacking depth, more variety and plenty of competition for places - and with four big games coming up across the next couple of weeks, this could be the spell that really launches the season.

We take a closer look at Celtic’s exciting forward options, the combinations Martin O’Neill now has at his disposal, and just how high the ceiling might be for this group if everything starts to click.

There’s also time to say a proper goodbye to Reo Hatate, reflecting on some brilliant memories from his time in the Hoops and the impact he made during a hugely successful spell at the club.

And finally, there’s a birthday to celebrate! Mif celebrates the 26th anniversary of his 21st, so naturally we mark the occasion in the only way we know how - with a bit of Celtic chat, a few laughs and a Wiggles The Caterpillar Cake! 🙌🐛🎂
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1 hr 8 min