Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

It’s been an eventful weekend around Celtic, with protests, club statements, counter statements, and plenty of debate over what happens next.

Tino, James and Brydo discuss the protest involving Dermot Desmond at St Andrews, whether it crossed a line, and whether Celtic’s strongly worded response has helped or simply added to the tension.

We also look at the Celtic Fans Collective’s response, the wider relationship between supporters and the club, and the bigger question of where all of this goes from here.

Plus, following our recent interview with David Low, we discuss the suggestion that Celtic are at an “inflection point” — and there’s also reaction to Brendan Rodgers’ sold-out Glasgow event in June 2027.

🎙️ Catch all of the above and more in the latest episode of The Celtic Exchange Weekly

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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.

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Every Celtic supporter has a story. This is Mif’s - and, just as importantly, it’s now Jacob and Ben’s too.

In this first episode of Your Celtic Story, Tino sits down with Mif and his two sons to talk about the memories, the people and the moments that have shaped their lives as Celtic supporters.

From their earliest games, to the rituals of now going to Celtic Park together, this is less about results and trophies and more about the memories that get passed from one generation to the next.

That’s the idea at the heart of Your Celtic Story.

A chance to sit down, take some time, and properly record the stories that might otherwise only ever be told in fragments - on the way to the game, in the pub afterwards, or around the family table.

The finished recording becomes something special to keep, to share with family, and to look back on years from now.

For Mif, Jacob and Ben, this is their Celtic story so far. Yours will be completely different - and that’s exactly the point.

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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.

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Ella Stensdotter is currently in the middle of an incredible journey - walking 1,000 miles from Helsingborg in Sweden to Celtic Park in Glasgow, all in support of Celtic FC Foundation.

Starting in the hometown of Henrik Larsson, her route takes her through five countries before she eventually reaches the Brother Walfrid statue at Celtic Park in October.

But this is about far more than the miles.

Ella decided to take on the challenge after a difficult period in her life, when walking became a way of rebuilding confidence in herself and regaining a sense of control.

What began as something deeply personal has since grown into an inspiring fundraising journey - driven by her love of Celtic, the club’s charitable roots, and a desire to give something back.

We caught up with Ella while she was making her way through England to talk about the highs and lows of life on the road, the kindness she’s encountered along the way, her connection with Celtic, and what it will mean when she finally walks those last few steps towards Celtic Park.

If you’d like to follow Ella’s journey or support her fundraising for Celtic FC Foundation, you can do so below:

Instagram: @ellastensdotter
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A genuinely uplifting story about determination, Celtic and simply putting one foot in front of the other. 🍀
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