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Controversy at the 1946 Victory Cup

Controversy in matches featuring Celtic and Rangers is hardly unusual. One particularly notable game took place 80 years ago this week. It featured poor decisions, arguments – and on-field drunkenness! This latest podcast tells that story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History). You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com [http://www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com/] The Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Celtic’s 1921 ‘Tour de France’

Celtic’s 1921 ‘Tour de France’ 105 years ago, Europe was still hurting from the tragedy of World War One. In 1921, the Celts took part in their own ‘Tour de France’ a journey of football and also remembrance. This latest podcast tells that story. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History). You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com [http://www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com/] The Celtic Underground Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Just champion

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com [https://thecelticunderground.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] The podcast was supposed to be recorded Wednesday night but circumstances moved it to Thursday and as luck would have it we get to record within 30 minutes of the SFA audio confirming that not only did Hearts know the game was ended by the ref, but they asked for it! Oh the tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive - It is perhaps apt tha…

Celtic and Dunfermline at Hampden

This weekend, Celtic face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup Final. It will be the sixth meeting between the sides in a national final, and the previous games involve numerous interesting stories. This latest podcast describes these matches, with often surprising outcomes. Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History). You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com [http://www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com/] Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-celtic-underground/id305526084] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1DP71JuyXov72ehwiN1hcg] Amazon [https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/7238ebea-3b54-4978-b084-16905b5fbec1/the-celtic-underground] Player.fm [https://player.fm/series/the-celtic-underground] Spreaker [https://www.spreaker.com/user/the-celtic-underground--7676165] Audioboom [https://audioboom.com/channels/3459346-celtic-underground] Youtub [https://www.youtube.com/user/HarryBradyCU]e This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The impossible dream?

Celtic had a woeful summer transfer window. In October we wrote a piece setting out why we were playing so poorly [https://thecelticunderground.substack.com/p/100-goals-out-28-goals-in-how-celtic] - in the summer and previous Jan window we’d sold players who, in the 12 months prior, had scored 86 goals and had 41 assists and replaced that with 28 goals (16 Nygren). That paucity of attacking options has been evident all season. Chuck in the injuries to CCV, AJ and Jota and the club was in a poor place. It was the principle reason behind the fan unrest. After Brendan left, we looked at Rangers and said “hold my beer” and brought in Nancy. The effect of all of this is that we have lost 8 league games. Martin O’Neil has had to overcome an 8 point then 6 point deficit - yet here we are. Win and the title’s ours. It’s been the most unexpected title decider and it’s previewed tonight. Enjoy… Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-celtic-underground/id305526084] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1DP71JuyXov72ehwiN1hcg] Amazon [https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/7238ebea-3b54-4978-b084-16905b5fbec1/the-celtic-underground] Player.fm [https://player.fm/series/the-celtic-underground] Spreaker [https://www.spreaker.com/user/the-celtic-underground--7676165] Audioboom [https://audioboom.com/channels/3459346-celtic-underground] Youtub [https://www.youtube.com/user/HarryBradyCU]e This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe [https://thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]