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Celtic Way Podcast

Celtic Way

Our Celtic writers John McGinley and Josh McCafferty, plus guests, bring you regular shows on the latest from Celtic Park, including match previews, reviews, big picture topics and breaking news.

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  • 73 episodes
  • daily
  • Avg 42 min
  • English
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  • September 20 · 27 min

    REACTION | Celtic Are a MESS and There's No Easy Fix After Another Defeat to Rangers

    Celtic lose 1–0 to Rangers at Celtic Park, suffering a third consecutive defeat and a second derby loss in seven days. Where do Martin O’Neill and his team go from here? John McGinley and Josh McCafferty discuss O’Neill’s revealing post-match comments, Cameron Carter-Vickers’ concerns over Celtic’s play, and a team struggling to create chances despite repeated changes. Would a new manager get more from this squad — and how much responsibility lies with the club’s recruitment and leadership? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 19 · 34 min

    Celtic Predicted XI vs Rangers | Too Soon To Write Off O'Neill? | The Changes Needed

    Can Celtic respond against Rangers, and is it too soon to write off Martin O’Neill? John McGinley and Josh McCafferty preview Sunday’s derby, debate O’Neill’s future and explain why Celtic’s problems extend beyond the dugout. Plus: our predicted XI, Callum McGregor’s role, James Forrest’s case for a start and how to get more from Kasper Hogh as Celtic chase an eight-point lead over Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 18 · 30 min

    REACTION | Celtic Are Dreadful In Europe Again, Uncomfortable Questions For Martin O'Neill

    Another damaging defeat, the same familiar problems, and Rangers are coming to Celtic Park on Sunday. John McGinley and Josh McCafferty assess Celtic’s 3–1 loss to Ferencvaros in their Europa League opener, from the defensive failings to an attack struggling to get the best out of the summer signings. We discuss Martin O’Neill’s revealing comments about Celtic’s formation, why changing personnel hasn’t solved the problems and whether a different midfield setup could help against Rangers. Plus, James Forrest’s performance, Callum McGregor’s concerns and the growing pressure on the manager to find answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 15 · 49 min

    Celtic Way Weekly: Celtic CAN'T Keep Ignoring Their Problems | Can O'Neill Fix It? | Next 10 Matches

    Celtic’s 3-0 defeat to Rangers exposed familiar issues. What can Martin O’Neill change before another derby at Celtic Park? John McGinley and Hamish Carton discuss Celtic’s lack of a clear playing style, the balance of the midfield and whether Callum McGregor needs a different role. We also examine Benjamin Nygren’s place in the team, the goalkeeper decision and why another “wake-up call” means little without changes. And how can Celtic possibly be a team of individuals? With Ferencvaros and Rangers up next, is a response coming, or are Celtic asking the same players to solve the same problems? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 13 · 28 min

    REACTION | What Martin O'Neill Got So Wrong vs Rangers In Celtic Disaster

    Celtic are out of the Premier Sports Cup after a dismal defeat to Rangers at Ibrox. John McGinley and Josh McCafferty react to a performance that exposed familiar problems and left serious questions for Martin O’Neill. We discuss Celtic’s struggling midfield, the decision to change goalkeeper, how to get the best from Camilo Duran and why there was so little response to Rangers’ game plan. O’Neill hopes this is a “wake-up call”, but shouldn’t LASK have been enough? With Ferencváros and another derby next, what must change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 12 · 43 min

    Celtic Predicted XI vs Rangers | The Big Selection Calls, Tactics and Full Derby Preview

    Can Celtic’s attacking quality make the difference at Ibrox? John McGinley, Josh McCafferty and Euan Davidson preview the Premier Sports Cup clash with Rangers and debate Martin O’Neill’s biggest selection decisions. Should Sam Johnstone or Viljami Sinisalo start in goal? Does Liam Scales get the nod over Auston Trusty? And how should Celtic line up with Kieran Tierney and Kasper Hogh back in contention? We examine the threat of Camilo Duran and Haissem Hassan, the defensive concerns Derek McInnes could look to exploit, and the challenge of playing without Celtic supporters inside Ibrox. Plus, our predicted XI, score predictions and the latest squad news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 10 · 39 min

    Bring On Ibrox! Celtic’s Derby Selection Debate After St Johnstone Win

    Celtic make it six league wins from six, but who should start against Rangers at Ibrox? John McGinley and Aaron Chauhdry discuss the St Johnstone win, Mika Baur's big night and another VAR controversy after Haissem Hassan's disallowed goal. Should Sam Johnstone keep his place ahead of Viljami Sinisalo? Is Liam Scales the right choice alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers? Plus, Celtic’s midfield concerns, where Camilo Duran fits into the frontline and why there’s reason to be patient with Kasper Hogh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 9 · 1 hr 2 min

    Celtic Way Weekly | A Big Attacking Step Forward, Ibrox Debates & What Can This Team Really Do In Europe?

    A better attack, an uncertain midfield and big decisions before Ibrox. John McGinley and Hamish Carton discuss Celtic’s progress under Martin O’Neill, Camilo Duran’s impact, and how the team should line up against Rangers without Yang. Plus: What Celtic should really be targeting in the Europa League, the debate around O’Neill’s comments and squad selection, and why the away fan situation and Scottish VAR remain so frustrating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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