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Celtic are back in Champions League action against high-flying Bundesliga side RB Leipzig this week in another tough test for Brendan Rodgers' side. With 4 points on the board so far the Bhoys will be looking to make home advantage count in their quest to progress in the new look tournament. However Marco Rose's side will be looking to pick up much needed points of their own having started the campaign with three straight losses. Its all set to be another cracker at Celtic Park. 🎙️ Join...
Published 11/05/24
Daizen Maeda was the star of the show as Celtic blew away a shellshocked Aberdeen to reach the Final of this season's League Cup where they'll now take on Rangers for the first silverware of the season. The Japanese forward will make all the headlines but in truth there were a number of big performances in green and white with Reo Hatate, Auston Trusty and Nicholas Kuhn all in sparkling form. It sets us up nicely for another big week as we take on Leipzig in the Champions league before...
Published 11/04/24
Celtic are up against high flying Aberdeen for the second time in two weeks and this time its in League Cup action as the two sides go head to head at Hampden for a place in the Final. Last time out was a 2-2 thriller at Celtic Park and the Bhoys know they'll need to be at their very best to get past Jimmy Thelin's side on Saturday. Both sides are currently unbeaten domestically so far, so something will have to give at the National Stadium! Its all set to be a cracker! 🎙️ Join Tino &...
Published 11/01/24
Most Celtic households grew up on stories of the great Jimmy McGrory, of Prince Of Goalkeepers Johnny Thompson, and of the legendary Willie Maley - all who were amongst the earliest heroes to pull on a Celtic jersey. In their own ways these men achieved incredible things for Celtic, and the weren't alone in doing so across one of the most astonishing eras in the club's history. Now, renowned Celtic author Matt Corr has produced the definitive account of that time in his new offering...
Published 10/31/24
Celtic maintained their unbeaten start to the domestic campaign thanks to a hassle free midweek win over Dundee at Celtic Park. Incredibly the Hoops are now unbeaten in 38 midweek league fixtures stretching all the way back to March 2015 - and there was little chance of that record being ended this time around. The win keeps Brendan Rodgers' side top of the table on goal difference from Aberdeen who recorded an important win of their own against Rangers. And it's the Dons up next as...
Published 10/31/24
Celtic find themselves in the midst of a busy run of fixtures with Dundee the visitors to Celtic Park for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership clash. The Bhoys have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the domestic campaign and will be going all out to maintain that against Tony Doherty's side. The match holds particular significance for ex Dundee skipper Luke McCowan who's impressed n the Hoops since his move in the summer. 🎙️ Join Tino & Brydo for the Countdown To Kick-Off as Celtic take on...
Published 10/29/24
Celtic jumped back to the top of the table with a convincing 3-0 win over Motherwell at the weekend but the ongoing challenge from Aberdeen doesn't look like its going away anytime soon. The game at Fir Park was the first of 4 in 10 days for the Hoops as they face a number of challenges that could go a long way to determining how the first half of the campaign shapes up. The return of Cameron Carter-Vickers is a welcome boost and Brendan Rodgers now has some big calls to make in the centre...
Published 10/28/24
After the high against Atalanta in midweek Celtic are back on league duty on Sunday with a short trip to face Motherwell. The Bhoys will be keen to maintain their unbeaten start to the league campaign where they remain neck and neck with Aberdeen at the top of the table. Brendan Rodgers' men will be boosted by their efforts in Italy and will be looking to take that good form into the clash with Stuart Kettlewell's side. 🎙️ Join Tino & Brydo for the Countdown To Kick-Off as Celtic take...
Published 10/26/24
Brendan Rodgers said his side would learn valuable lessons from the heavy defeat in Dortmund on Champions League Matchday 2, and the proof was there for all to see as the Bhoys took a vital point in Bergamo tonight. Atalanta were strong favourites for this one but the Hoops had other ideas and some big performances in green and white ensured a draw against the Europa League holders. With 4 points from 9 the resuklt ensure we're very much in the mix to progress and the players will take a...
Published 10/23/24
Celtic travel to Italy to take on Europe League holders Atalanta on Champions League Matchday 3 and its another tough test for the Bhoys following the defeat in Dortmund last time out. Brendan Rodgers has stated publicly that he wont change the way he approaches things in Europe, but surely we'll see some tweaks to the system that was so heavily exposed in Germany. Celtic could be boosted by the return of Cameron Carter-Vickers, which may be vital to any hopes of returning home with a...
Published 10/22/24
Celtic faced their toughest opponents of the Domestic campaign so far as a resilient Aberdeen side battled towards a 2-2 draw at Celtic Park at the weekend. It was a stern test for Brendan Rodgers' men but one which may do them no harm as they travel to Italy to play Atalanta in Champions League Matchday 3 A slightly concerning pattern has emerged in the absence of Cameron Carter-Vickers and the hope is that the American is back at the heart of Celti'c defency sooner rather than...
Published 10/21/24
After an exciting matchup at Celtic Park, Celtic had to settle for a share of the spoils after Aberdeen come back from two goals down on Scottish Premiership Matchday 8. Jimmy Thelin's side showed that they may well be "the real deal" and battled their way back after going in two down at the break. For Celtic some may feel its two points dropped after taking such a lead, but the reality is that the draw was probably just about the right result on the day, and a result that keeps both sides...
Published 10/20/24
Celtic face Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Saturday in what has become one of the most eagerly anticipated games in the domestic calendar so far. Like Celtic, Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen habe won all 7 of their league games to date, but something has to give this weekend. It's all set to be a cracker with the Bhoys out to prove just why they're Champions! 🎙️ Join Tino & Brydo for the Countdown To Kick-Off as Celtic take on Aberdeen on Matchday 8 of this season's Scottish Premiership. #celtic...
Published 10/17/24
Celtic return to competitive action this week with a top of the table clash against a resurgent Aberdeen at Celtic Park and it's one that we're all looking forward to. The game will see the return of a host of first team stars from international duty, as well as an opportunity for the likes of Luis Palma following his hat-trick in the friendly against Sligo Rovers. Elsewhere Celtic look set to appoint ex-Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale in a key recruitment role at the club, with the...
Published 10/15/24
Something as simple as going to the football is a past time most of us take for granted. Watching our favourite players in action, admiring every pass , every shot, every tackle - it's all part of the experience. But for some of our fellow supporters, the matchday experience isn't quite as simple. And that's where Callum McFadden and Kevin McColgan step in. Without them and their colleagues the 90 minutes would be far less enjoyable for so many of our dedicated supporters. Callum &...
Published 10/09/24
Celtic fans and players alike experienced the full range of footballing emotions this week as a demoralising defeat in Dortmund on Tuesday was then met with the joy of a late winner in Dingwall on Sunday. Its become a familiar pattern in recent times as we struggle to replicate our domestic success on the European front and it left many of us scratching our heads as to how we move forward on the biggest stage. Elsewhere we take a look at Callum McGregor and his role in such games, as well...
Published 10/08/24
Celtic dug deep against a dogged Ross County in Dingwall to take home the 3 points and their 7th league win in a row. Goals from Alistair Johnston and Nicholas Kuhn were the difference as the Bhoys had to fight back from a 1st half penalty by Ronan Hale. It was a tough shift for Brendan Rodgers' men after the midweek disappointment in Dortmund, but the win was the most important thing ahead of the latest international break. 🎙️ Join Paddy & James for the Final Whistle Show as Celtic...
Published 10/06/24
30 years ago Fergus McCann swept into Celtic Park and secured the clubs very existence with an eleventh hour investment that would alter the course of Celtic’s history for ever. In this special series by The Celtic Exchange we've been speaking to some of the key players from that time as we bring you the inside stories of what unfolded during that incredible era in Celtic's history. We’re covering the story from all angles and as someone with a front row seat between 1989 - 1997 in his role...
Published 10/03/24
It was a sobering night in Germany for Brendan Rodgers and his side as Borussia Dortmund dismantled a Celtic team that had gone into Champions League Matchday 2 full of confidence. Mistakes were punished and an attacking formation was exposed as BVB showed just why they made it to the Champions League Final just 4 months ago. Now we know how Slovan Bratislava feel, and St Johnstone, and anyone else that Celtic have put to the sword in their opening 9 games of the season. Is it folly to set...
Published 10/02/24
Celtic face their toughest challenge of the season yet as they take on Borussia Dortmund in Champions League Matchday 2. The Germans made it all the way to the Final last time out, but Brendan Rodgers' side are playing with a confidence and a swagger and will have no fears about the challenge that lies in store. Its early days in the tournament but any sort of positive result on the night would put the Hoops in a solid position to progress from the league stages. 🎙️ Join Tino & Paddy...
Published 10/01/24
Celtic have been in exceptional form with 9 wins from 9 this season so far, but an altogether tougher test now awaits in the shape of Borussia Dortmund.   This is where Brendan Rodgers’ side can show just how far they’ve really come in the Irishman’s second spell in charge as they look to make a serious impact on the Champions League.   Last season’s finalists will provide stern opposition, but momentum is huge in football and this Celtic side are absolutely flying just now.   With Kyogo,...
Published 09/30/24
With each passing game this Celtic side seem to find new levels and on Saturday night it was St Johnstone's turn to see the Champions in full flow! Five different goalscorers combined to put six past the Saints in Perth as Brendan Rodgers' side put in one of their best displays of an already impressive season. Incredibly, in six league games so far Kasper Schmeichel has yet to concede a goal, while at the other end his team-mates have now scored 20 of them. All in all it was a perfect...
Published 09/29/24
Celtic are back in action on Saturday night as they take on St Johnstone in league duty in a 5.30pm kick off. The Bhoys are targeting a sixth straight league win following their 100% start to the campaign and head to Perth in good spirits. With a Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund looming on Tuesday Brendan Rodgers has some tough calls to make ahead of this one and it'll be interesting to see how what kind of team he puts out against managerless Saints. 🎙️ Join Tino & Brydo...
Published 09/27/24
On Saturday, 21st September, Jon Attenborough and best friend Sam completed the challenge of visiting all 42 Scottish Professional Football League grounds. A notable achievement in its own right, but made even more remarkable when you consider Jon has a visual impairment, and that Sam is his trusted guide dog. An avid fan of Scottish Football, Jon has made it his mission to raise awareness of accessibility across our game, and to highlight the many positive experiences that he and Sam have...
Published 09/27/24