Celtic Exchange: Celtic Football Club in Focus

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:

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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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