Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

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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Celtic have one foot back in the Champions League proper - but there’s still a job to finish.

Tino, James and Conor look back on the huge 3-0 win over LASK at Celtic Park and ask whether Celtic should now be completely confident of seeing the tie through in Austria.

With Alistair Johnston ruled out, Auston Trusty a doubt and a place in the Champions League on the line, will O’Neill stick with the side that did the damage at Celtic Park - and just how important could that first goal be?

The boys also discuss Colby Donovan after a massive night for the young full-back, while Viljami Sinisalo’s growing influence - and his claim to the No.1 shirt - comes under the spotlight.

Elsewhere, we look at Reo Hatate’s Celtic future and the midfield options Martin O’Neill could still add before the transfer window closes.

With several names continuing to be linked, just how much business could Celtic realistically have left to do?

🎙️ Join Tino, James & Conor as they cover all of the above and more on the latest Celtic Exchange Weekly.
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Celtic are just three games into the new season - but already the biggest test of the campaign is upon us.

Austrian champions LASK arrive at Celtic Park on Wednesday night for the first leg of our Champions League play-off, and the big question is simple: are Celtic ready - or are we gambling once again?

With Arne Engels now a West Ham player, gaps still remaining in the squad and several new signings only just through the door, Tino, James and Paddy assess where Celtic stand ahead of a massive European night.

We look at the threat posed by an in-form LASK side, debate whether Celtic have enough firepower to take control of the tie at home, and ask whether Mika Baur could be thrown straight into the starting XI.

Elsewhere, Benji Nygren's flying start comes under the spotlight after 3 goals and 3 assists in his opening 3 games, while we discuss the uncertain futures of others such as Reo Hatate and Tony Ralston following a summer of major squad turnover.

🎙️ It's a huge week for Celtic - and we cover it all in this latest Celtic Exchange Weekly.

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George Connolly remains one of the most fascinating figures in Celtic’s history.

A hugely gifted footballer who won seven league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups, made 254 appearances for Celtic and famously scored against Leeds United in the 1970 European Cup semi-final.

Yet for decades, his story has so often been framed around phrases like “what might have been”, “wasted talent” and “if only…”

Filmmaker Ged Fitzsimmons wants to change that.

In this special episode of The Celtic Exchange, Ged joins Tino to discuss his forthcoming documentary 'George Connolly: Far From The Madding Crowd' and why George’s story deserves to be told properly.

We explore his extraordinary Celtic career, his relationship with Jock Stein, his part in the Quality Street Gang and the circumstances surrounding his eventual departure from the club.

But this is about far more than football.

It’s also a story about mental health in the 1970s, men in crisis, the impact on their families and why those themes have made this such a personal project for Ged.

With the film now edging closer to completion, Ged also explains the challenges still facing the project, George’s own feelings about seeing his story brought to the big screen and how Celtic supporters can help get it over the line.

The story of a remarkable Celtic player - and, more importantly, the man behind the footballer.
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