Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

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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Celtic are a club renowned for breaking new ground, and this summer looks set to bring another first with what is believed to be the first-ever football history conference dedicated to a single club.

Many have helped preserve and share Celtic's remarkable story over the years, but few have contributed more in recent times than Pat Woods, Tom Campbell and David Potter - three figures whose work has been a major inspiration behind the creation of this event.

Ahead of the conference, which takes place at Celtic Park on Saturday 6th June, we sat down with Celtic author Matthew Marr and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Margot McCuaig - whose credits include films on Jock Stein, Tommy Burns and Jimmy Johnstone - to discuss their involvement in what promises to be a unique occasion.

Both will feature among a distinguished line-up of guest speakers on the day. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore the importance of preserving Celtic's rich history, the challenges of passing that story on to future generations, and the role emerging technologies such as AI may play in shaping how that history is remembered and recorded.

You can see more from Matthew on twitter at https://x.com/hailhailhistory

And read about Margot's work at https://margotmccuaig.com/
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We'll never see another season like it - which is just as well, in many ways - but in terms of pure footballing joy, it'll be almost impossible to match what we've all experienced these last few weeks.

Inspired by Martin O'Neill, and with moments of magic by Daizen Maeda, Kelechi Iheanacho and others, Celtic are Double Winners once again - and our dominance of Scottish Football continues!

And while O'Neill's own future at the club remains unclear, as well as the future of many of the first team squad, it's important to savour these moments before then reseting ahead of whatever challenges lay in store next season and beyond.

Genuinely - without a hint of exaggeration - one of the most mind-blowing seasons in 139 years of Celtic!

🎙️ Join Tino, Paddy, Mif & Brydo as they cover many of the highlights - and some of the lowlights - of the season that was, in this latest episode of the Celtic Exchange Weekly.

00:00 Celtic Exchange Weekly - Opening Comments

04:45 The Credit This Celtic Side Deserve For What They Achieved

08:48 Should We See A Martin O'Neill Statue At Celtic Park?

19:11 The Planning For Next Season Starts Here

25:09 May 25th - The Importance Of Always Remembering Celtic's Lisbon Achievement

28:28 End Of Season Mini Quiz

32:53 MND Scotland - Win A Signed Celtic Shirt

33:37 Celtic Exchange Highlights & Lowlights Of The Season

52:37 What Should We Be Expecting From Celtic Next Season?

57:22 Closing Comments On Celtic's Double Winning Season

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It’s a day that, not so long ago, felt like it might slip away. But when it mattered most, this Celtic side found something extra - dug deep, stood tall - and now stand once again as Champions of Scotland.

This has been a title built on resilience. On big moments from big characters. From Martin O'Neill driving standards, to Callum McGregor leading by example, to Daizen Maeda delivering when it counted most - and various others stepping up along the way.

Every one of them, in some way, has played their part. The supporters too, deserve enormous credit. They’ve ridden every twist of a demanding season, stuck with the team through the ups and downs, and helped carry them to the finish line.

Together, Celtic got the job done - and made it five league titles in a row.

Now as the celebrations begin, the focus inevitably turns. What comes next for this team? What’s next for Martin O’Neill? And perhaps most intriguingly of all - where does this title rank among Celtic’s greatest title triumphs?

🎙️ We get into all of that and more in this special Champions Edition of the Celtic Exchange Weekly.
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Incredibly, after everything that’s unfolded this season, Celtic now stand just two wins away from reclaiming the Scottish Premiership title.

For a whole host of reasons, this has already been a season that won’t be forgotten any time soon. But should Martin O’Neill’s side get the job done in the coming days, it could yet go down as one of the most memorable campaigns of the modern era.

Daizen Maeda may be grabbing the headlines following his sensational derby winner - and rightly so. The Japanese star is absolutely flying right now. But in truth, this recent resurgence has been a collective effort, with key figures like Callum McGregor, Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston all stepping up when Celtic have needed them most.

There’s a real sense now that this squad is locked in, fully focused on finishing the job over the course of this final week.

Much like Maeda’s wondergoal on Sunday, it’s been a season for the ages — and now, its dramatic conclusion is just days away.

🎙️ Join a full house of Tino, James, Paddy & Mif as they look ahead to the final week of a rollercoaster league campaign in the latest episode of Celtic Exchange Weekly.

00:00 Celtic Exchange Weekly - Opening Comments

05:08 Celtic Park In Full Voice | The Fans Roar Celtic To Derby Win

11:03 Callum McGregor & Arne Engels Dominate The Midfield Battle

14:38 Yang The Man - Celtic's Unsung Hero Of The Season

20:22 Is there REALLY a Referee Conspiracy In Scotland?

28:30 The Incredible Impact Of Daizen Maeda On Celtic Title Charge

43:37 Join The Celtic Exchange For The Final Week

44:16 Celtic Are Now Two Wins From The Scottish Premiership Title

54:16 Final Comments From The Celtic Exchange Team

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🍀 THE FINAL WEEK starts here.

With Celtic now just two wins away from the title, we’re going all in with brand new Celtic Exchange shows EVERY NIGHT this week - straight through until Saturday’s huge finale.

Usually exclusive to our Patreon members - but for the biggest week of the season, we’re opening the doors FREE to all Celtic fans.

Join us and experience every moment with the Celtic Exchange community 🍀

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