Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

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!

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There are some periods in Celtic's history that every supporter knows inside out.

And then there are others packed with incredible characters, remarkable stories and moments that have somehow slipped through the cracks.

The 1950s might just be one of them.

In this special episode, Tino sits down with Celtic historian and author Matt Corr to take a fascinating journey through a decade featuring some of the biggest names and most important moments in the club's history.

From the brilliance and personality of Charlie Tully, to the arrival of a Jock Stein the player, the Coronation Cup triumph and a Celtic packed with outstanding footballers, Matt brings the era to life with stories and detail that even the most knowledgeable Celtic supporters may never have heard before. But this isn't simply a walk through the famous moments.

We get into what Celtic Football Club was actually like during the 1950s, why a team containing so many great players didn't achieve even more, the personalities behind the legends, the club's identity away from the pitch and some of the sliding-door moments that would ultimately shape everything that came afterwards.

We also hear about Matt's incredible research process for his new Celtic In The Fifties books - including discoveries that surprised even him! If you love Celtic history, this one's an absolute must-watch. 🍀 Tino sits down with Matt Corr for a brilliant conversation about one of the most fascinating and overlooked decades in Celtic's story. 🔗 Celtic In The Fifties by Matt Corr is available now at https://celticstarbooks.com
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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

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There’s plenty to get stuck into on this week’s Celtic Exchange Weekly as the dust settles on the summer window and attention turns firmly to what this new-look Celtic side might be capable of.

With the squad now assembled, we ask the big question: are Celtic now stronger than the team that won the Double last season?



There’s certainly more attacking depth, more variety and plenty of competition for places - and with four big games coming up across the next couple of weeks, this could be the spell that really launches the season.

We take a closer look at Celtic’s exciting forward options, the combinations Martin O’Neill now has at his disposal, and just how high the ceiling might be for this group if everything starts to click.

There’s also time to say a proper goodbye to Reo Hatate, reflecting on some brilliant memories from his time in the Hoops and the impact he made during a hugely successful spell at the club.

And finally, there’s a birthday to celebrate! Mif celebrates the 26th anniversary of his 21st, so naturally we mark the occasion in the only way we know how - with a bit of Celtic chat, a few laughs and a Wiggles The Caterpillar Cake! 🙌🐛🎂

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Questions From The Green Room replaces the usual Celtic Exchange Weekly this week, as Tino goes solo to answer questions sent in by members of our Patreon community.

With the transfer window entering its final stages, there’s plenty to get into - from what Celtic still need to do in the market, the mood around the club following last week's disaster in Austria, and other key questions facing Martin O’Neill in the weeks ahead.

It’s a wide-ranging Celtic Q&A, driven entirely by the questions that matter most to supporters right now.

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