The Celtic Underground

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/aa8c6ba9

Paradise 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 youtube

You can fund it by clicking here

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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.com

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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

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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.com

Enjoy…

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This 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 …

Six in a row

Tomorrow Celtic can secure their 55th league championship. However, the coming days also mark the anniversary of another notable Celtic title achievement.

Celtic fans have great memories of the club’s two nine-in-a-row league winning runs, from 1966-74 and 2012-2020.

Before this, there was another titles tale. From 1905-1910, the Celts set a then world record for successive league wins.

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.com

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In this weeks post game podcast, Harry and Andrew discuss their experiences attending a recent cup final match, focusing on the app setup for tickets, the performance of the teams, the atmosphere at Hampden, and the key incidents in the game.

They discuss how straight forward the app was, their thoughts on the game itself, and the overall experience of …

This conversation delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology in football, particularly focusing on offside decisions.

The discussion highlights the limitations of current technology, the challenges of accurately interpreting video footage, and the implications for the integrity of the game.

Harry and Bjørnar emphasise the need for better understanding and transparency in VAR operations, as well as the importance of maintaining the joy of football amidst technological interventions. The chat delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in football. highlighting the impact of VAR on refereeing, the challenges of making accurate decisions, and the public's perception of referees. It also explores the specific context of VAR's implementation in Norway, the technology's limitations, and the role of fans in shaping the future of football.

If you are a subscriber, read the accompanying article where Bjørnar sets out why decisions can be wrong by over 30cm.

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75 years ago this week, an important figure from Celtic’s history first pulled on the green-and-white jersey.

Sean Fallon made his mark not simply as a Celtic player and captain, but more notably as Jock Stein’s assistant as the Bhoys climbed to Europe’s football pinnacle.

This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells his life 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.com

Enjoy…

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In this week’s episode Andrew Smith and Ross Hall discuss Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Killie, reflecting on the team's performance, fan reactions, and the impact of social media. They analyse individual player performances, tactical insights, and game statistics, while also looking ahead to future matches and potential player selections.

The bhoys delve into various aspects of Celtic's performance, focusing on player roles, expectations, and coaching strategies focussing on Adam Idha's positioning and effectiveness, the significance of Greg Taylor's contributions, and the pressures surrounding Celtic's ambitions. The discussion also touches on the relevance of the League Cup, the dynamics of squad engagement, and the importance of set pieces in football. Furthermore, they explore the development pathways for young players and the challenges they face in breaking into the first team.

They also look at how modern football's reliance on statistics can sometimes stifle the joy of the game, emphasising the need for players to have confidence in their abilities.

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