A Celtic mood ring

45 years ago (25 April 1981) was a small piece of Celtic history. For the first time, the Bhoys received the League trophy in an on-field presentation.The way things are going, that might not be an issue this season!This latest podcast tells the story of Celtic and the League trophy.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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.comEnjoy…* FREE Celtic history walks - upcoming dates *Learn more about Celtic's Glasgow story:Celtic in the West EndSunday 26 AprilCeltic in the southsideFriday 1 MayCeltic in the city centreSunday 26 JulyTo book or find out more:https://celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com/about/Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomThe Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

This week Andrew is joined by a couple of voices you’ll have heard before but not on the regular main podcast as Stephen and Keith join him to talk up the chances of an incredible double. The 6 goals (4 in jig time in extra time) have buoyed up the bhoys and they look positively forward whilst drawingon positive memories.Five 1-0 victories is all we’d need.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboom 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

Andrew sums up this chat right at the start when he talks about organisations like The Kano Foundation being the best of us. Most match goers will be aware of the section at the front of the Lisbon Lions stand that houses loud and enthusiastic kids every week and most will know that they are there with the Kano Foundation. For a large section of our support there is little knowledge and understanding of who this group is and the work involved in organising these visits. If you want to know more, listen is.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboom 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

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Saint Anthony to take a hard look at the current state of the club, with a focus on recent performances that have raised serious concerns about structure, cohesion, and identity. The discussion highlights a team that appears disjointed and short of ideas, with midfield imbalance, a worrying lack of creativity, and a growing goal drought compounding the issues. Player form and fitness come under scrutiny, from struggling confidence levels to questions about squad depth, while tactical adjustments, or the lack of them, are examined in detail.Beyond the pitch, the conversation turns to bigger-picture concerns around coaching, recruitment, and the possibility of managerial change. Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomEvery week we have multiple podcasts for your listening delight. Interviews every Sunday, post game monopods along with history podcasts! This podcast is public so feel free to share it. 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

Celtic have had many dramatic title wins. But 110 years ago to day (in 1916), the Bhoys had to play two games in one day to become champions.This latest podcast tells the story of these unusual events.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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.comEnjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboom 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

In May 1971, it was time for Celtic to say farewell to the men that won the European Cup.For the final time, the Lisbon Lions XI walked out together onto the pitch. This latest podcast tells the story of that momentous day.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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.comEnjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube 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

When people think of five-a-side football, they probably associate this with friends playing for fun and to get fit.However, in Celtic history, five-a-side football was often an important part of the club’s experiences.This is the story of the five-a-side Celts.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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.comEnjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutubeThanks for reading The Celtic Underground Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. 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

In this week’s free podcast, Andrew, Matthew and Ross pull no punches as they dissect a dismal 2–0 defeat against Dundee United at Tannadice. On a pitch that looked closer to Prestwick Beach than a professional surface, Celtic somehow managed to be just as poor as the conditions. The performance lacked structure, urgency, and any clear game plan, prompting serious questions about tactics, leadership, and direction. As one comment neatly summed it up: “Where’s the strategy? Where’s the game plan?”Beyond the immediate frustration, the discussion broadens into Celtic’s wider struggles this season… a team “living close to the edge” and relying too often on moments rather than method. On a less depressing note, there is a reminder of the club’s deeper foundations, with attention turning to the upcoming Celtic history conference, a timely nod to a past built on clarity, innovation, and purpose. The contrast with the present could hardly be starker.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube 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

Most footballers would love to be a hero at just one club; one famous Celt achieved this in two countries.Johnny Madden was at the heart of Celtic’s rise to success, and then became a legend in the Czech Republic. This is his story.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).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.comEnjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.comJimmy McGrory (the fact he wasn’t voted the greatest ever Celts is one of the reasons I’d never have such votes, but that’s for another day) bowed out at Celtic in October 1937. Since then we’ve had the 2nd world war, Charlie Tully, Neilly Mochan, Bertie Peacock, Bobby Collins, John McPhail and Bobby Evans. Then McNeil, Johnston, Murdoch Auld & Hay. …