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Regular host Chris Gallagher returns to the hot seat and is joined by regular Cynics Kevin Gillespie & Chris Boud and manning the Ps and Qs is Bryan McManus.

The Cynics discuss Celtic's victory over Elfsborg. We look at how the match panned out and where Celtic need to improve.

We look over all the recent transfer stories including Bale to Real Madrid, Soldado to Spurs and McCarthy to Everton.

We discuss our favourite British player abroad and ask is it acceptable to boo a player at a football match?

Music comes from Weezer amongst others.

Episode Seven

"The Best Team in the World"

In Chapter Seven we are joined by Stephen Sullivan from the Fifa.com and biographer of the forthcoming book on Sean Fallon. We cover the period 1960 to 1970 which is undoubtedly the golden age for the Club. Despite a disappointing start to the decade, the Clubs fortunes are transformed with the appointment of Jock Stein to the managerial seat as we see the team going from great pretenders to a European force.

It was bliss for everyone involved with the Club in this period as we not only discuss Lisbon, but chart the development of the team from the European Cup Winners Cup disappointment of 1964 to the all-conquering team of the late sixties. We listen to Ian Young, Bertie Auld, Bobby Lennox, George Connelly and the late Joe McBride telling of their experiences of playing in the hoops during the period and revel in the glory that was Celtic – The Greatest Team in the World.

There is also the Tales from the Wiki, the History of the Stadium, the History of the Celtic Shirt and all your Fan Stories and Confessions.

As our Seventh guest, Stephen nominates Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice as the nominated charity and you can learn more about them at http://www.ppwh.org.uk/

We are asking everyone that downloads the podcast to donate one pound, fifty pence or even a fiver for the episode, but really anything you can afford will be greatly appreciated and ALL monies raised will be given to the ten worthy charities at the end of the series.

Visit www.HailHailMedia.com to donate and send your soundbites to [email protected]

Episode Seven

"The Best Team in the World"

In Chapter Seven we are joined by Stephen Sullivan from the Fifa.com and biographer of the forthcoming book on Sean Fallon. We cover the period 1960 to 1970 which is undoubtedly the golden age for the Club. Despite a disappointing start to the decade, the Clubs fortunes are transformed with the appointment of Jock Stein to the managerial seat as we see the team going from great pretenders to a European force.

It was bliss for everyone involved with the Club in this period as we not only discuss Lisbon, but chart the development of the team from the European Cup Winners Cup disappointment of 1964 to the all-conquering team of the late sixties. We listen to Ian Young, Bertie Auld, Bobby Lennox, George Connelly and the late Joe McBride telling of their experiences of playing in the hoops during the period and revel in the glory that was Celtic – The Greatest Team in the World.

There is also the Tales from the Wiki, the History of the Stadium, the History of the Celtic Shirt and all your Fan Stories and Confessions.

As our Seventh guest, Stephen nominates Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice as the nominated charity and you can learn more about them at http://www.ppwh.org.uk/

We are asking everyone that downloads the podcast to donate one pound, fifty pence or even a fiver for the episode, but really anything you can afford will be greatly appreciated and ALL monies raised will be given to the ten worthy charities at the end of the series.

Visit www.HailHailMedia.com to donate and send your soundbites to [email protected]

"Making A Stand"

In this Sixth episode we are joined by Paul Brennan from the Celtic Quick News to cover the period 1950 to 1960. With World War Two over, Scotland wasn't the land of milk and honey as promised, but a country still struggling with rebuilding and rationing. Celtic were rebuilding too and enjoyed a relatively successful period by clinching a double, the Coronation Cup and destroying Rangers 7-1 in the League Cup final of 1957. At first glance this sounds like success but the 1950's promised so much more and the trophy haul was a poor reflection on a team with great talent yet poor leadership.

Off the pitch the Club were faced with some of its biggest challenges since its birth in 1887 as the fundamentals of the club's identity came under attack from the authorities. Things came to breaking point and a stand had to be made and thankfully for once the hierarchy of the Club stuck to their principals and stood firm. Despite these distractions the building blocks were being laid for a team that would go onto better things in the years to come. A man named Stein is signed and the blueprint for success was starting to be drawn up.

There is also the History of the Stadium, History of the Celtic Shirt, interviews with players of the time, all your Fan Stories, Confessions and much, much more.

As our Sixth guest, Paul nominates The CLIC Sargent Children's Cancer organization as the nominated charity and you can learn more about them at http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/

We are asking everyone that downloads the podcast to donate one pound, fifty pence or even a fiver for the episode, but really anything you can afford will be greatly appreciated and ALL monies raised will be given to the ten worthy charities at the end of the series.

Visit www.HailHailMedia.com to donate and send your soundbites to [email protected]

Episode Five

"Apathy and Protest"

In this Fifth episode we are joined by Marty Flynn from the Belfast Celtic Society to cover the period 1940 to 1950 in a decade where Celtic find themselves practically running to stand still. Refusing to utilise guest players stationed in Scotland during the War, Celtic miss many opportunities to put quality on the pitch and that is reflected in the results. Willie Maley is replaced by Jimmy McStay, who in turn is replaced by Jimmy McGrory as the Club limp along. Off the pitch supporters begin to organise themselves as the fans become discontented with what they are watching.

There is the threat of relegation, meetings in graveyards and dodgy referees again, all against the back drop of war and rationing………Thank God for Jock Weir and Charlie Tully

There is also the History of the Stadium, History of the Celtic Shirt and all your Fan Stories and Confessions.

As our Fifth guest, Marty nominates The Celtic Graves society as the nominated charity and you can learn more about them at http://celticgraves.com/index/

We are asking everyone that downloads the podcast to donate one pound, fifty pence or even a fiver for the episode, but really anything you can afford will be greatly appreciated and ALL monies raised will be given to the ten worthy charities at the end of the series.

Visit www.HailHailMedia.com to donate and send your soundbites to [email protected]

Steven McGhee aka "Tetraplegicbhoy" made an impact on me when I met him.His strength and determination are complimented by his stories and music.

You can read his blog at : http://livingwithmydisability.wordpress.com/

@stevenceltic81

You can listen to more "Desert Island Tims" at:

http://www.spreaker.com/show/the_billy_no_well_show_1

"Paul Brennan" the man responsible for "Celtic Quick News" talks to "Billy No'Well" about why he started the website.He also talks about Family,Football and Music.

@CQN

See more "Desert Island Tims" at http://www.spreaker.com/show/the_billy_no_well_show_1

Episode Four

"Still in the Hearts They Left Behind"

In this Fourth episode we are joined by Tom Minogue from the Celtic Wiki to cover the period 1930 to 1940 in a decade where Celtic find themselves struggling for form and consistency. Despite the wealth of talent on the field in the shape of Thomson, Crum, Delaney, Divers and Lyon among others, the Club’s “Biscuit Tin” mentality raises its ugly head as the stars are moved on instead of seeing the talent built upon. Champions twice, Cup winners three times and the winners of the Empire Exhibition trophy see Celtic limp along in a decade that promised so much yet returned little in the way of success.

The thirties start off in tragic circumstances with the death of John Thomson and also sees the loss of Peter Scarff and Bertie Thomson, three huge characters in our history, lost to us in their prime, yet the team continue to produce talents that were the envy of our rivals. Questionable refereeing decisions and off the pitch political battles provides a backdrop to many colourful events that were to shape our history for the future. There are tales of North American Tours, fan trouble and boardroom clashes in a decade where the world was preparing for war during the Great Depression.

There is also the History of the Stadium, History of the Celtic Shirt and all your Fan Stories and Confessions.

As our Fourth guest, Tom nominates The Belfast Celtic society as the nominated charity and you can learn more about the “Team that Never Dies” at http://www.belfastceltic.org/

We are asking everyone that downloads the podcast to donate one pound, fifty pence or even a fiver for the episode, but really anything you can afford will be greatly appreciated and ALL monies raised will be given to the ten worthy charities at the end of the series.

Visit www.HailHailMedia.com to donate and send your soundbites to [email protected]

Episode Four

"Still in the Hearts They Left Behind"

In this Fourth episode we are joined by Tom Minogue from the Celtic Wiki to cover the period 1930 to 1940 in a decade where Celtic find themselves struggling for form and consistency. Despite the wealth of talent on the field in the shape of Thomson, Crum, Delaney, Divers and Lyon among others, the Club’s “Biscuit Tin” mentality raises its ugly head as the stars are moved on instead of seeing the talent built upon. Champions twice, Cup winners three times and the winners of the Empire Exhibition trophy see Celtic limp along in a decade that promised so much yet returned little in the way of success.

The thirties start off in tragic circumstances with the death of John Thomson and also sees the loss of Peter Scarff and Bertie Thomson, three huge characters in our history, lost to us in their prime, yet the team continue to produce talents that were the envy of our rivals. Questionable refereeing decisions and off the pitch political battles provides a backdrop to many colourful events that were to shape our history for the future. There are tales of North American Tours, fan trouble and boardroom clashes in a decade where the world was preparing for war during the Great Depression.

There is also the History of the Stadium, History of the Celtic Shirt and all your Fan Stories and Confessions.

As our Fourth guest, Tom nominates The Belfast Celtic society as the nominated charity and you can learn more about the “Team that Never Dies” at http://www.belfastceltic.org/

We are asking everyone that downloads the podcast to donate one pound, fifty pence or even a fiver for the episode, but really anything you can afford will be greatly appreciated and ALL monies raised will be given to the ten worthy charities at the end of the series.

Visit www.HailHailMedia.com to donate and send your soundbites to [email protected]

Episode Three

"Improvisation and Inspiration"

In this third episode we are joined by Paul Larkin to cover the period 1920 to 1930 in a decade where Celtic are up against the rising force of Rangers. Still, a haul of 13 trophies in ten years wasn’t a bad return for a team blessed with the talents of McGrory, Gallagher, Cassidy, Cringan, McNally and McLean.

The war is now over and recession is kicking in as Celtic play in an era building up to the General Strike of 1926. The poor of Glasgow’s East End turn to the emerging Labour Party and the rise of Red Clydeside as the streets are carved up by vicious gangs with violence and social unrest a common occurrence. Add to this the political changes and armed warfare going on in Ireland, the fans of Celtic cling onto their love of their team despite the challenges at the time.

There is also the History of the Stadium, History of the Celtic Shirt and all your Fan Stories and Confessions.

As our third guest, Paul nominates Aisling Irish Center in the Bronx of NYC as the third charity that will benefit from this series and you can learn more about them at http://www.aislingcenter.org/

We are asking everyone that downloads the podcast to donate one pound, fifty pence or even a fiver for the episode, but really anything you can afford will be greatly appreciated and ALL monies raised will be given to the ten worthy charities at the end of the series.

Visit www.HailHailMedia.com to donate and send your soundbites to [email protected]