This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com We have been blessed to have some very special guests join us for Andrew’s “In Conversation” podcasts and this week believe we have one of the most interesting yet. Peter Nasir is the General Secretary of the East Jerusalem YMCA (EJ-YMCA), a position he …

The history of Celtic has political connections, particularly in the club’s earliest years. One obvious example is Michael Davitt. He was a prominent Irish politician in the late-1800s, and also a patron of Celtic. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells this tale. Every week, you can listen to free stories from Celtic’s past. You can also …

The history of Celtic has political connections, particularly in the club’s earliest years.One obvious example is Michael Davitt. He was a prominent Irish politician in the late-1800s, and also a patron of Celtic.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells this tale. Every week, you can listen to free stories from Celtic’s past.You can also tak…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com Celtic take on Rangers this Sunday in the 3rd derby of the league campaign. According to Andrew, a 2-0+ victory for Celtic will be the best home season on the derby since the late 70s. According to Harry any victory will be the first time any Celtic mana…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com Celtic take on Rangers this Sunday in the 3rd derby of the league campaign. According to Andrew, a 2-0+ victory for Celtic will be the best home season on the derby since the late 70s. According to Harry any victory will be the first time any Celtic mana…

Celtic defeated Hibs in the Scottish Cup at the weekend with one of the largest away supports in years at Celtic Park. It was billed as the domestic game of the year so far with the league leaders and champions elect against the form team, unbeaten in 15 games. It was no contest as Celtic breezed past Hibs who struggled to lay a glove on Celtic and…

Celtic defeated Hibs in the Scottish Cup at the weekend with one of the largest away supports in years at Celtic Park. It was billed as the domestic game of the year so far with the league leaders and champions elect against the form team, unbeaten in 15 games. It was no contest as Celtic breezed past Hibs who struggled to lay a glove on Celtic and…

Jock Stein10 March 1965 was a massive day in Celtic’s history.Jock Stein took charge of the club as the manager, and in doing so started on a road which made him a legend.Stein is one of the true giants of Celtic history – and this latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells his story.There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to everyone, w…

One of the things that makes football supporting so great is the joy of the moment and the celebration of the club’s history and this is never more evident that the work undertaken by The Celtic Graves Society. This week Andrew is joined by Frank and Jim to discuss the motivation behind the society, how it came to be formed and the work it does in …

31 years ago – on 4 March 1994 – one story ended for Celtic whilst another one began. Fergus McCann’s takeover was finally successful, removing from power the club’s old Board. It was a change that transformed Celtic, and built the foundations of the club’s 21st century dominance. This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the story of those e…

31 years ago – on 4 March 1994 – one story ended for Celtic whilst another one began.Fergus McCann’s takeover was finally successful, removing from power the club’s old Board.It was a change that transformed Celtic, and built the foundations of the club’s 21st century dominance.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells the story of those even…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com One of the things that makes football supporting so great is the joy of the moment and the celebration of the club’s history and this is never more evident that the work undertaken by The Celtic Graves Society.This week Andrew is joined by Frank and Jim …

Willie Maley85 years ago, in February 1940, one of the most significant chapters in Celtic’s history came to an end.Willie Maley – player and manager for more than half a century – ended with time at the club.This latest podcast from @hailhailhistory tells Willie Maley’s remarkable Celtic story.There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to …

Celtic and floodlights A power failure in Glasgow’s east end last month threatened to turn out the lights and end Celtic’s game with Dundee. This would have been the latest chapter in Celtic’s floodlight history, a tale that goes back to the 1890s, and even includes joint teams with Rangers. There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to eve…

Celtic and floodlightsA power failure in Glasgow’s east end last month threatened to turn out the lights and end Celtic’s game with Dundee.This would have been the latest chapter in Celtic’s floodlight history, a tale that goes back to the 1890s, and even includes joint teams with Rangers.There’s a Celtic history tale out every week, free to everyo…

There are piviotal occassions in your Celtic supporting life when you realise everything has changed. For me, one of those was the night we went out on pens to Valencia. I went to work the next day and proudly claimed - we’ll reach a European final. Tonight is one of those moments. We have an elite manager who has, through tactics and motivation, c…

Valentine’s Day is a night for couples – and it’s a day for Celtic fans to love.On 14 February 1891, Celtic won what is considered their first ever major trophy. It’s a tale of success and controversy.To tell this story, here is the latest podcast from @hailhailhistory.There’s a Celtic history tale out every Wednesday, free to everyone, whether a C…

Valentine’s Day is a night for couples – and it’s a day for Celtic fans to love. On 14 February 1891, Celtic won what is considered their first ever major trophy. It’s a tale of success and controversy. To tell this story, here is the latest podcast from @hailhailhistory. There’s a Celtic history tale out every Wednesday, free to everyone, whether …

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 provid…

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 provi…

Celtic’s worst ever resultRaith 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 t…

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 examin…

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 th…

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 fe…

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 f…

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 an…

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 a…

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 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 a…