Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

After three weeks of doom, gloom and just about everything else, Celtic are finally back in business! A 2-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park, three points in the bag, a return to the top of the table - and the small matter of Jota making his long-awaited return to competitive action. A decent Sunday afternoon, all things considered! Tino is joined by James and Brydo for the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly as the Bhoys get back to winning ways and give supporters some much-needed reasons to smile. The lads discuss what changed against Motherwell, some increasingly interesting selection dilemmas for Martin O'Neill, and just how big an impact the returning Jota could have in the weeks and months ahead. But with tougher challenges on the horizon, including a European trip to Benfica, the big question remains... Have Celtic finally turned a corner, or are we getting a bit carried away after one overdue victory? 🎙️ Tune in now to the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly and join the debate! ________________________ MORE FROM THE CELTIC EXCHANGE 🎙️ Your Celtic Story - Record your own Celtic story with us, or gift the experience to a loved one: https://thecelticexchange.com/yourcelticstory 🍀 Join our Patreon community for more Celtic Exchange every single day: https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Low returns to The Celtic Exchange for a no holds barred conversation on Celtic’s finances, the boardroom, the forthcoming AGM and whether the club could now be approaching an important “inflection point”. With Celtic posting a £4.8m loss and Champions League income once again absent, David gives his view on the club’s financial position - but also on the bigger questions surrounding Celtic’s leadership, direction and willingness to evolve. We also look ahead to the AGM, Celtic Supporters Limited’s proposed shareholder resolution, Brian Wilson’s position as interim chairman and the wider issue of supporter influence. And on Dermot Desmond, David is clear on where he believes the real power at Celtic still lies - while also discussing what the club could potentially be worth if ownership were ever to change. Also discussed: "Managed decline” New Directors Mark Keane and Raymond Buchanan Celtic Supporters Ltd & The Celtic Season Ticket Alliance Trust Brendan Rodgers & Willie Haughey Takeover Rumours The Future Ownership of Celtic A fascinating and occasionally hard-hitting conversation about where Celtic are now - and what may come next. ________________________ MORE FROM THE CELTIC EXCHANGE 🎙️ Your Celtic Story — Record your own Celtic story with us, or gift the experience to a loved one: https://thecelticexchange.com/yourcelticstory 🍀 Join our Patreon community for more Celtic Exchange every single day: https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There might not have been a Celtic game this weekend, but there’s still plenty to get into. Martin O’Neill remains in charge, Celtic remain top of the league, and with the international break still dragging on, the big question is whether the manager can use this time to steady things after three straight defeats. What has to change first, who formation is the way ahead, and how important could the returns of Alistair Johnston, Yang and eventually Jota prove? We also take a closer look at Celtic’s latest financial results, with revenue down sharply, operating costs up, a pre-tax loss recorded - and yet £66.4m still sitting in the bank at year-end. What does that actually tell us about the club’s strategy? What are Celtic trying to achieve? And how should supporters interpret another set of figures that raise as many questions as answers? And finally with the Tennents Sixes returning, we finish on something a bit more fun by picking our ultimate Celtic six-a-side teams from any era. 🎙️ Tino's joined by James, Brydo and Paddy to discuss all of that and more on this week’s Celtic Exchange Weekly. ________________________ MORE FROM THE CELTIC EXCHANGE 🎙️ Your Celtic Story — Record your own Celtic story with us, or gift the experience to a loved one: https://thecelticexchange.com/yourcelticstory 🥾 Follow Ella’s 1,000-mile journey from Sweden to Celtic Park: @ellastensdotter on Instagramhttps://www.justgiving.com/page/ella-stensdotter-1 🍀 Join our Patreon community for more Celtic Exchange every single day:https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three games. Three defeats. One goal scored, seven conceded and 42 shots faced! Celtic’s season has taken a turn for the worse in the space of just over a week - and suddenly Martin O’Neill’s future is right at the centre of the conversation. Following his striking post-match comments, could the Celtic manager now decide to walk away during the international break? Or does he still feel he can be the right man for the job? We also re-visit Celtic’s summer transfer window and ask whether the squad has genuinely been strengthened. Were players recruited for a clear tactical plan, or have Celtic simply assembled a group of individuals and hoped it would all click? And if O’Neill does decide to move on, what direction should the club take next - another familiar “safe pair of hands”, or something more ambitious? 🎙️ Tino's joined by James, Brydo and Conor to discuss the growing uncertainty around the manager's position, our latest round of poor recruitment — and what may happen next! __________________ 🍀 Get more from The Celtic Exchange EVERY SINGLE DAY on our Patreon Channel 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celtic’s perfect domestic start came crashing to an end at Ibrox with a damaging 3-0 defeat to Rangers - but the manner of the loss was every bit as concerning as the scoreline. Tino, James, Paddy and Mif were in the studio to discuss a performance where Celtic were outfought, outthought and offered almost nothing going forward. Was this simply one terrible afternoon or - following the collapse against LASK - is a bigger pattern starting to emerge when this team is put under serious pressure? We also look at Celtic’s midfield balance, the lack of a genuine defensive presence, and what Martin O’Neill now needs to change as his side prepare for a huge week that could tell us plenty about how this team responds to adversity. 🎙️ Catch all of the above and more in the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly ________________ 🍀 Get more from The Celtic Exchange EVERY SINGLE DAY on our Patreon Channel. 🔗 https://patreon.com/celticexchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the past few days Celtic have taken some small but encouraging steps that suggest there is a plan for the season ahead after all! On Saturday we heard from Martin O'Neill for the first time since his appointment as permanent manager was officially confirmed, before Sunday's announcement that former Hearts coach Ross Grant had joined the club as Celtic's first-ever dedicated set-piece coach. Neither update is groundbreaking in isolation, but both point towards progress. And with several new faces still needed before the campaign gets underway, fans will be hoping these developments are just the beginning of a much busier few weeks. Elsewhere, the World Cup heads into the knockout stages with four of Celtic's eight representatives now on their way home. We assess who enhanced their reputation on football's biggest stage, and who could now return to Glasgow with their stock considerably higher as a result. Closer to home, Celtic's first pre-season friendly is now just over a week away, with Shelbourne awaiting in Dublin on 7th July. After that, the countdown to competitive football gathers pace, with just 35 days remaining until the new season begins. The countdown is most definitely on! 🎙️ Join Tino, James and Paddy as they discuss all of that and much more in the latest episode of Celtic Exchange Weekly. ================= 00:00 Opening Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly 02:24 What Will Ross Grant Bring To Celtic's Coaching Team? 09:02 Is New Appointment A Step In The Right Direction For Celtic? 12:38 Martin O'Neill Interview - Will We See A Change In Formation? 18:59 O'Neill Issues "Wake Up Call" Warning To Celtic Board 22:10 Where Are Confident Levels Ahead Of The New Season 26:29 The Value Of A Full Pre-Season 28:48 What Does Success Look Like For Celtic in 2025/26? 36:32 Where Does Cameron Carter-Vickers Fit Next Season? 40:17 Will We See Any Unexpected Exits This Summer? 44:25 World Cup Celts - The Round-Up 49:27 Who Will Replace Steve Clarke As Celtic Manager? 55:44 Closing Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly ============ 📩 Join thousands of Celtic supporters receiving our free weekly newsletter "Celtic 3-2-1" every Friday 👉 https://thecelticexchange.com/newsletter 🍀 And if you want even more Celtic from us, every single day, then check out our Patreon Channel at 👉 https://thecelticexchange.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Celtic Exchange interview, Tino is joined by Brian McLaughlin of Celtic Supporters Limited (CSL) to discuss the organisation's growing role within the Celtic support and their vision for the future of the club. Founded in September of last year, CSL aims to bring together Celtic shareholders and supporters in an effort to improve transparency, accountability and long-term strategic planning at Celtic. In this conversation we discuss: 🍀 Why Celtic Supporters Limited was formed and what it hopes to achieve 📋 The findings of CSL's recent "Celtic Paradox" report, including concerns around strategy, recruitment, communication and governance 🏟️ How Celtic could maximise its potential through better use of resources, stadium development, commercial growth and academy planning 🔮 The long-term future of the club and the role supporters and shareholders could play in shaping it Whether you agree with CSL's proposals or not, this is a fascinating discussion on the future direction of Celtic Football Club and the role supporters can play in influencing it. 🔗 Read 'The Celtic Paradox' on the CSL website here https://celticsupporters.net/the-celtic-paradox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season may be over, but Celtic's work is only just beginning. Or at least it should be... While the players enjoy a well-earned break, there are major decisions to be made behind the scenes - and, so far, there's been little sign of movement. It's still early in the summer of course, but securing a manager for the season ahead - whether that's Martin O'Neill or someone else - has to be the club's top priority. The longer that uncertainty drags on, the more restless the support becomes. Beyond the dugout, expectations are growing that the coming weeks will bring significant changes to the playing squad, alongside potential developments in the boardroom. All signs point to a pivotal summer at Celtic Park. Elsewhere, no fewer than eight Celts are preparing for the World Cup, which gets underway in just a matter of days. We'll be watching closely - although whether all of them return as Celtic players remains an open question. 🎙️ Join Tino, Paddy, James and Mif as they tackle all of the above and much more in the latest edition of the Celtic Exchange Weekly. 00:00 Celtic Exchange Weekly - Opening Comments 03:37 We Want Your Footage From Our End Of Season Special 04:45 26 Years To The Day Since Martin O'Neill First Arrived At Celtic 06:59 Is It Now Martin O'Neill v Robbie Keane For The Celtic Manager's Job?23:10 Where Are Celtic Heading As A Club? 35:35 A New Project About An Enigmatic Celtic Legend 36:51 Celtic At The World Cup 43:26 Celtic FC Woman Lift The Scottish Cup in Glasgow Derby At Hampden 46:12 What Are Your Hopes For Celtic Right Now? 49:05 Closing Comments On Celtic Exchange Weekly =============== 🎥 If you have ANY footage of the season past that may be suitable for our end of season project then please send to [email protected] 🍀 We're keeping it going right throughout summer on our Patreon Channel - check it all out at https://thecelticexchange.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices