Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

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.

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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

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The summer transfer window is open, the rumour mill is in overdrive, and yet Celtic supporters are still waiting for some concrete signs of what the season ahead might look like.

While the focus is often on who could be arriving at Celtic Park, the reality is that interest in our biggest stars is never far away. Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels continue to attract attention, but following a series of impressive World Cup performances for Canada, could Alistair Johnston now be the next name attracting interest from further afield?

Elsewhere, we check in on all eight Celtic players currently representing their countries at the 2026 World Cup, assessing how they've fared so far and what lies ahead as the tournament begins to gather pace.

And for a bit of fun, we also put the panel to the test with a special Celtic At The World Cup quiz.

🎙️ Join Tino, Mif & Conor as they discuss all of that and much more in the latest edition of The Celtic Exchange Weekly.
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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.

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It's been 23 days since Celtic completed a remarkable League and Scottish Cup Double at Hampden, but despite what will surely be a hugely important summer, things have remained relatively quiet in the weeks since.

That may soon change.

With Martin O'Neill now preparing for a full season in charge, attention will turn to the make-up of his backroom team, the challenge of defending Celtic's domestic crown, and his hopes of leading us in to Europe's top tournament once again.

The summer transfer window officially opened today (15 June) and with several departures expected it should (should!) be a busy few months ahead. We discuss the key areas O'Neill needs to strengthen, the priority positions in the squad, and where the biggest concerns currently lie.

Elsewhere, we check in on Celtic's World Cup contingent, with no fewer than eight players representing their countries on football's biggest stage.

🎙️ Join a full house of Tino, James, Paddy and Mif as they cover all of the above and more on the latest edition of Celtic Exchange Weekly.

00:00 Opening Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly

02:43 Who Will Make Up Martin O'Neill's Backroom Staff?

12:24 The Exits Begin - Stephen Welsh, Luis Palma, Junior Adamu

17:47 Celtic At World Cup 2026

22:55 Do You Know Your Ex-Celts At World Cup 2026

26:31 Pre-Season Friendlies Confirmed

28:18 All Change At Hearts & Rangers

36:52 Celtic's Summer Of Upheaval

41:41 What Are The Priority Positions For Martin O'Neill?

47:00 Closing Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly

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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

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