Episodes
๐Ÿ€ Celtic head into Saturday's clash with Rangers knowing that a win virtually guarantees the Scottish Premiership title and they'll be going all out to deliver it. For the first time this season Brendan Rodgers has a fully fit squad to choose from and the starting XI almost picks itself for this one with several key men hitting top form at the best possible time. The atmosphere at Celtic Park will be electric by the time the 12.30pm kick off comes around and if all goes to plan the supporters...
Published 05/09/24
๐Ÿ€ Celtic Park was rocking on Saturday as Brendan Rodgers and his players displayed all their title credentials in a powerhouse performance against third placed Hearts. Players and fans alike seem to be peaking at the optimal time of the season as the Hoops set their sights on a league and cup double across our four remaining fixtures. The mind games have already started ahead of Saturday's Glasgow Derby with Phillipe Clement clearly irked by Brendan Rodgers' comments over the weekend. A week...
Published 05/06/24
๐Ÿ€ Celtic Park was absolutely bouncing yesterday as the players put in one of their best performances of the season to take all three points against Hearts. A first half double from Kyogo had the Bhoys in complete control before Matt O'Riley lashed in a late penalty to round off the scoring. The result takes Celtic into next week's derby in solid form as they kick on in their battle to reclaim the title. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tino & James bring you The Final Whistle Show after Celtic's vital win over Hearts...
Published 05/05/24
๐Ÿ€ Celtic return to Celtic Park on Saturday as they take on Hearts in Matchday 35 of this season's Scottish Premiership. It's a crucial game for the Bhoys with another three vital points up for grabs as Brendan Rodgers' side go all out to defend their trophy. They'll be boosted by the return of fit again Daizen Maeda and are at full strength for the visit of the Tynecastle side. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Join Tino & Paddy for the Countdown To Kick Off Show ahead of Celtic v Hearts in another vital game in the...
Published 05/03/24
James Forrest stepped up in a big way against Dundee to show that his star performance at Hampden against Aberdeen last week was no flash in the pan. The experienced winger is ready to play his part in the run-in and Celtic's No.49 couldn't have timed it any better. Whilst Forrest is flying, fellow Academy graduate Callum McGregor has found himself out of sorts following his own return from injury but there's no doubting just how important both players may be in the coming weeks. Elsewhere we...
Published 04/29/24
๐Ÿ€ James Forrest started his first game since November at Dens Park and fully repaid the manager's faith with a two goal performance that seen seen Celtic take all three points. The result keeps the Hoops three points clear at the top of the table with just four league games now remaining. It was nervy at times and far from the best perfomance of the season but at this stage in the campaign the result is all that matters. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tino, Brydo & James bring you The Final Whistle Show after...
Published 04/28/24
๐Ÿ€ This weekend sees Celtic take on Dundee in the first of the post-split fixtures as they look to maintain the three point gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. The Bhoys will be in good spirits having made it to the Scottish Cup Final following last week's epic clash with Aberdeen, though they'll be looking for a more straightforward afternoon against Tony Docherty's side this time around. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธJoin Tino, & Paddy for all the build up ahead of Sunday's vital...
Published 04/26/24
Celtic have made a habit of 3-3 draws in recent weeks though on this occasion a penalty shootout would follow with man of the moment Joe Hart proving to be the Hoops hero on the day. It's been some weekend for the nan who turned 37 on Friday and he now knows his long and illustrious career will end with the showpiece finale at Hampden park on Saturday 25th of May. Another experienced campaigner in the shape of James Forrest also proved his worth against Aberdeen with a vital contribution from...
Published 04/22/24
๐Ÿ€ Celtic will be lining up in the Scottish Cup Final for the 61st time next month after a quite incredible Semi-Final win against Aberdeen at Hampden Park. After a rollercoaster 120 minutes of action it was all settled by penalty kicks with Hoops No.1 Joe Hart playing a huge part in proceedings and the Bhoys can now look forward to returning to Hampden on the 25th of May. It wasn't for the faint hearted but semi-finals are all about making it through and that's exactly what Brendan Rodgers'...
Published 04/21/24
๐Ÿ€ Celtic head to Hampden on Saturday where they take on Aberdeen with a place in this season's Scottish Cup Final at stake. It's been an up and down season for the Dons who find themselves in the bottom six after the split but the prospect of silverware could be a welcome distraction. Brendan Rodgers however has NEVER lost a Scottish Cup tie in two spells as Celtic Manager and won't be looking to change that any time soon. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธJoin Tino, Paddy & James for all the build up ahead of...
Published 04/19/24
A week can be a long time in football. Rangers had the chance to leapfrog Celtic into top spot with a win in last week's derby at Ibrox, but failure to do so (do "moral victorys" count?) has cost them badly. Further failure in Dingwall by Phillipe Clement's men has now left the Hoops with a four point lead in the title race as a Reo Hatate inspired performance ensured it was the green side of Glasgow who were celebrating after another weekend of high drama in the title race. In addition to...
Published 04/15/24
It was vital that Celtic followed up last week's perfomance at Ibrox with a win over St Mirren today and that's exactly what they done with a convincing display against the Paisley side. Conditions played their part in the first half but the Hoops came out the traps after the break to fire home three goals without reply as they extended their lead at the top of the table. Brendan Rodgers was in buoyant mood after the game, stressing that this is the phase of the season that Celtic come...
Published 04/13/24
๐Ÿ€ Celtic take on St Mirren in the final game before the split and with it comes the chance to open up a 4 point lead at the Scottish Premiership table. Second placed Rangers don't play until Celtic and Brendan Rodgers' side don't need any more incentive than the chance to heap pressure on their Glasgow rivals once again this weekend. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Join Tino, & Brydo for the Countdown To Kick Off Show ahead of Celtic's v St Mirren in Matchday 33 of this season's Scottish Premiership clash with...
Published 04/12/24
On a day of high drama at Ibrox Celtic done what they had to do on the day to ensure that the destiny of this season's title remains firmly in our own hands. With just six league games now remaining the Bhoys know exactly what's required if a third successive title is to be achieved and will take great confidence from their performance against Rangers, and in particular across the first half. We cover the fallout from an action packed 90 minutes as well as looking at the overall contributions...
Published 04/08/24
Despite holding the lead at various points in the game Celtic had to ultimately settle for a share of the points on a day of high drama at Ibrox. Six goals and two penalties tell some of the story as Brendan Rodgers' side took the game to their Glasgow rivals before securing their 7th point across this season's three derbies so far. Yes there's disappointment at not holding out for the win, but ultimately the ball is now firmly in Celtic's court in terms of the title race. Put simply, win the...
Published 04/07/24
๐Ÿ€ We're gearing up for one of the biggest games of the season as Celtic get set to take on Rangers in Sunday's Glasgow Derby clash. Brendan Rodgers has taken the Bhoys to two wins from two against the Ibrox side so far this season and with the potential return of captain Callum McGregor will be looking for the win that will put us in pole position in the title race. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธJoin a full house of Tino, James, Asim & Paddy for all the build up ahead of Sunday's crucial...
Published 04/05/24
๐ŸŸข Exactly 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 Celticโ€™s history for ever. Many figures played a key part in what eventually took place on that day back on the 4th of March 1994 and we've spoken to several of the most important individuals across the series so far. ๐Ÿ€ At The Celtic Exchange our aim in The Battle To Save Celtic series been to cover the story from all angles and we...
Published 04/04/24
After a stop/start season Reo Hatate returned against Livingston at the weekend and the classy midfielder is now eyeing a bigger prize after playing his part in the 3-0 win. He was supported on the day by stand-in skipper Cameron Carter-Vickers - a man who's had his own injury issues - and both will be vital at Ibrox at the weekend as the Hoops look to stretch their lead at the top of the table. All indications are that they'll be joined on their trip to the south side by Callum McGregor in...
Published 04/01/24
Celtic are back in action this weekend knowing that it's all in our own hands as we look to retain the Scottish Premiership title. With just 8 games now remaining Livingston are next up as Celtic look to ramp up the heat at the top of the table ahead of next week's Glasgow Derby. Brendan Rodgers will be watching from the stands as he sees out his one match touchline ban but his side could be boosted by the long awaited return of Reo Hatate. Its one to look forward to as Celtic target another...
Published 03/29/24
Matt O'Riley has been one of Celtic's star performers this season with his sparkling form even attracting a transfer bid from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. Thankfully this was kicked swiftly in to touch and the player now seems fully focused on what's set to be an exciting end to the season for all concerned. With just 8 games remaining we take a look at what lies in store for Celtic as they target a third successive Scottish Premiership title. The post international fixtures could see the...
Published 03/25/24
๐ŸŸข 30 years ago this very month Fergus McCann swept into Celtic Park and secured the clubs very existence with an eleventh hour investment that would alter the course of Celticโ€™s history for ever. A move such as that however canโ€™t be engineered by just one man and many figures played a key role in what eventually took place on that day back on the 4th of March 1994. ๐Ÿ€ In this special new series by The Celtic Exchange we speak to some of those individuals as we bring you the inside stories of...
Published 03/22/24
Celtic returned to the top of the table with Saturday's 3-1 win over St Johnstone and will remain there for the next couple of weeks at least with the postponement of Dundee v Rangers. Kyogo led the way v the Perth side and looks to be rediscovering his form at a crucial stage in the campaign. He was ably supported on the day by Nicolas Khun who put in another man of the match performance as he showed us just what he's capable. It's the international break now, but on our return we face three...
Published 03/18/24
๐ŸŸข 30 years ago this very month Scots-Canadian businessman Fergus McCann swept into Celtic Park and secured the clubs very existence with an eleventh hour investment that would alter the course of Celticโ€™s history for ever. A move such as that however canโ€™t be engineered by just one man and many figures played a key role in what eventually took place on that day back on the 4th of March 1994. ๐Ÿ€ In this special new series by The Celtic Exchange we speak to some of those individuals as we...
Published 03/18/24
Kyogo Furuhashi looked far more like himself at Celtic Park against St Johnstone as he inspired the Bhoys to another vital three points in the title race. His first half header opened the scoring before an assist for Khun at the start of the second half put Brendan Rodgers' side in control. The woodwork and a couple of offside calls prevented him from adding to his tally but he'll be pleased with his afternoon's work. We now head into the international break top of the pile (though having...
Published 03/17/24