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The Celtic Underground

The Celtic Underground
Celtic Football Club
Celtic
Celtic FC
Scottish Football
Scottish Cup
Rangers
Brendan Rodgers
Champions League
Rangers Football Club
Celtic Park
League Cup
Football
Aberdeen
VAR
Transfer Window
Glasgow
European Cup
Ibrox
Scottish Premiership
Martin O'neill

The Celticunderground podcast is the world's longest running football fan podcast. It is produced by the people behind www.celticunderground.net and TheCelticunderground.substack.com. Just a few Celtic fans talking about Celtic, the greatest football team in the world. thecelticunderground.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

World football was yesterday shocked by the tragic death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel.

Over the years, Celtic have sadly had numerous connections with footballing deaths. This latest podcast tells the story of these awful events.

Every wee... more

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Andrew and Stephen gather for what begins with the wonderfully reassuring theme of “we’re shite and we know we are” and somehow manages to become an hour-long attempt to work out exactly how shite Celtic are, whether the manager can fix it, whether t... more

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Over the years – although perhaps not this season – Celtic have enjoyed significant success in the League Cup.

The Bhoys first celebrated in this competition 70 years ago this week.

This latest podcast tells the full story of the 1956 League Cup Fi... more

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Celtic get the three points at Easter Road, but not before battling Hibs, the wind and (at times) themselves.

Andrew, Stephen and Ross pick through another performance from a team still looking suspiciously like a collection of decent jigsaw pieces... more

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Recent Guests

Mark McGuigan
Former Celtic youth player and professional footballer, PhD graduate and sports coaching lecturer
University of the West of Scotland
Episode: Andrew H in conversation...Mark McGuigan
Matthew Marr
Celtic history storyteller and author of “Green, White and Silverware – Part 1”
Hail Hail History
Episode: Celtic & Glasgow’s George Square
Paul Tipper
Treasurer of Malahide Celtic Supporters Club
Malahide CSC
Episode: More Than A Club - Episode VI
Sean Fox
Chairperson of Malahide Celtic Supporters Club
Malahide CSC
Episode: More Than A Club - Episode VI
Matthew Heal History
Guest discussing historical perspectives and fan experience
Heal History
Episode: Talk with us, not at us
Keith McGinty
Guest sharing views on club communications and fan relations
Independent listener
Episode: Talk with us, not at us
Geir Jordet
Penalty expert, academic in sports psychology, author of Pressure, Lessons from the Psychology of the Penalty Shootout
Academic, author
Episode: How to win at penalties
Paul Riley
Founder of the Edinburgh University Celtic Supporters Club
Heriot-Watt / Edinburgh University Celtic Supporters Club
Episode: More than a club Episode III
James Dunn
Author/filmmaker focused on Celtic history
Celtic Underground
Episode: Andrew H in conversation...The Miracle at Love Street

Hosts

Harry Brady
Host of Celtic Underground / The Celtic Underground. Frequently contributes to discussions on Celtic history, transfers, and governance.
Andrew Smith
Co-host / Host of The Celtic Underground; provides context on club history and fan perspectives.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 569 ratings
  • Great show on CTE

    Brilliant show on such a devastating topic. Thanks for airing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    16Dom
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Disappointing

    The AGM episode was both condescending and inaccurate.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MissFitzy7-1
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    twiximax
    2 years ago
  • After all these years……

    I’m still loving it, and the theme tune at the end, still brings a smile, keep going all…….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommy Frank Dev
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 11 August edition

    Why did you return? It’s a long time since you produced a decent podcast Harry. This one was so negative about the Scottish game and structure. If the contributors felt that the system is sooo bad and needs to be this or that, why not use the pod to promote a better way and use their column inches for reaching a wider audience to the same end? I had a headache after listening to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Peebleshoopy
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- The show is valued for its authenticity, with fans praising its mix of nostalgia and critical discussion.
- Positive feedback often highlights balanced debates and deep dives into Celtic lore, though some episodes trigger strong opinions.
- Viewpoints on the host's candor and the depth of fan perspectives can be polarizing; listeners appreciate the honesty and crackpot theories in equal measure.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Andrew H in conversation...Mark McGuigan
Q: How can Celtic create a pathway for young players when English clubs can offer Scottish teenagers more money?
He recommends a clearly mapped, individually managed development route with progressively challenging first-team loan experiences, strong partnerships with receiving clubs and ongoing assessment.
Andrew H in conversation...Mark McGuigan
Q: What does your research identify as the key ingredient young players need to make the transition into Celtic's first team?
McGuigan says mentality is crucial alongside technical ability and physical robustness. Clubs should progressively expose players to first-team pressures because academy environments cannot fully reproduce them.
More than a club Episode III
Q: How did the Rangers ban at the universities come about, and what happened?
David Duncan, Edinburgh University's treasurer and a key organizer, proposed and helped pass a motion to ban Rangers from the universities due to signing policies, with broad cross-campus support and significant turnout at the association meeting.
More than a club Episode III
Q: What led to the Tommy Burns supper becoming such a central tradition?
The idea was conceived as a simple, Spartan concept that grew into a beloved annual (and later episodic) event thanks to Tommy Burns's enthusiastic support and ongoing involvement, which helped cement the supper as a community cornerstone.
More than a club Episode III
Q: How did the Edinburgh University Celtic Supporters Club start and where did the first bus go?
Paul Riley explains that the club began in 1984, with an initial bus trip to the League Cup semi-final in Aberdeen (Pittodrie), organized through the old Celtic Supporters Association, and tickets for 57 attendees were sold as the seed of a long-running tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Celtic Underground

What is The Celtic Underground about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running football fan show that centers on Celtic FC, with roundtable discussions, historical deep-dives, transfer window debates, and fan engagement topics. Episodes frequently feature analysis of tactics, signings, club governance, and the evolving relationship between supporters and the club, often mixing nostalgia with candid takes and behind-the-scenes context. Notable strengths include a willingness to tackle controversial issues, an emphasis on fan perspectives, and episodes that blend historical lore with modern-day club dynamics. This makes it a solid pick for listeners who want passionate, opinionated Celtic-focused conversations and for potential guests or sponsors targeting serious football fans with a love of club history... more

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2. Matthew Marr
3. Paul Tipper
4. Sean Fox
5. Matthew Heal History
6. Keith McGinty
7. Geir Jordet
8. Paul Riley

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