John McGinley
@johnmcginley.bsky.social
Forever talking and writing about Celtic FC, now with @thecelticway.bsky.social!
Wilfried Nancy, Kjetil Knutsen and Kieran McKenna currently headline Celtic's managerial search.
A look at why Celtic like all three, what each could offer tactically, the successful cultures they've fostered and their winning credentials. 👇
A look at why Celtic like all three, what each could offer tactically, the successful cultures they've fostered and their winning credentials. 👇
What's to like about Celtic's managerial shortlist? Tactics, development & culture
Wilfried Nancy, Kjetil Knutsen and Kieran McKenna are amongst the headliners as Celtic search for a new manager. A look at the tactics, culture and…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Wilfried Nancy, Kjetil Knutsen and Kieran McKenna currently headline Celtic's managerial search.
A look at why Celtic like all three, what each could offer tactically, the successful cultures they've fostered and their winning credentials. 👇
A look at why Celtic like all three, what each could offer tactically, the successful cultures they've fostered and their winning credentials. 👇
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The immediate challenge for whoever is in charge of Celtic is surviving a busy run of fixtures with a depleted, injury-hit squad.
A look at depth, how the club prepare fitness & what's ahead with a game due every 4 days on average until February. ⬇️
A look at depth, how the club prepare fitness & what's ahead with a game due every 4 days on average until February. ⬇️
New manager or not, Celtic are about to be tested to their absolute limits
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November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The immediate challenge for whoever is in charge of Celtic is surviving a busy run of fixtures with a depleted, injury-hit squad.
A look at depth, how the club prepare fitness & what's ahead with a game due every 4 days on average until February. ⬇️
A look at depth, how the club prepare fitness & what's ahead with a game due every 4 days on average until February. ⬇️
Sebastian Tounekti has added direct threat to this Celtic team but there's more to come.
His start at Celtic, what's going well, what needs to improve and how he feels this weekend after a dramatic few months at the club. 👇
His start at Celtic, what's going well, what needs to improve and how he feels this weekend after a dramatic few months at the club. 👇
How Sebastian Tounekti can take his game to the next level - Celtic need it
Sebastian Tounekti has shown flashes of potential in his early Celtic career but there can be a lot more to come from the Tunisian international…
www.celticway.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Sebastian Tounekti has added direct threat to this Celtic team but there's more to come.
His start at Celtic, what's going well, what needs to improve and how he feels this weekend after a dramatic few months at the club. 👇
His start at Celtic, what's going well, what needs to improve and how he feels this weekend after a dramatic few months at the club. 👇
"If there was a call on Monday to say that they'd organised a new manager, it was a surreal fortnight."
"If you cannot enjoy eventually beating Rangers you haven't lived."
Martin O'Neill on what could be his last hurrah, at Celtic and in management 👇
"If you cannot enjoy eventually beating Rangers you haven't lived."
Martin O'Neill on what could be his last hurrah, at Celtic and in management 👇
'If you can't enjoy beating Rangers': Martin O'Neill on his last Celtic hurrah
Even if Martin O'Neill only takes charge of four games during his spell as interim Celtic manager, he'll have experienced almost the entire range of…
www.celticway.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"If there was a call on Monday to say that they'd organised a new manager, it was a surreal fortnight."
"If you cannot enjoy eventually beating Rangers you haven't lived."
Martin O'Neill on what could be his last hurrah, at Celtic and in management 👇
"If you cannot enjoy eventually beating Rangers you haven't lived."
Martin O'Neill on what could be his last hurrah, at Celtic and in management 👇
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Celtic sit 27th in the Europa League table at the halfway point.
But how do they truly compare in performance?
Alan Morrison digs into the numbers to examine the big strengths and weaknesses in a disappointing campaign. ⬇️
But how do they truly compare in performance?
Alan Morrison digs into the numbers to examine the big strengths and weaknesses in a disappointing campaign. ⬇️
Benchmarking Celtic against Europe: How the Bhoys truly compare - Alan Morrison
www.celticway.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Celtic sit 27th in the Europa League table at the halfway point.
But how do they truly compare in performance?
Alan Morrison digs into the numbers to examine the big strengths and weaknesses in a disappointing campaign. ⬇️
But how do they truly compare in performance?
Alan Morrison digs into the numbers to examine the big strengths and weaknesses in a disappointing campaign. ⬇️
A new episode of the weekly show with @hamishcarton.bsky.social
• Celtic's reality check in Denmark
• Falling behind the European mid-tier
• An absence of club leadership
• Aye, it's pretty bad
Out now on podcast platforms and YouTube.
• Celtic's reality check in Denmark
• Falling behind the European mid-tier
• An absence of club leadership
• Aye, it's pretty bad
Out now on podcast platforms and YouTube.
Celtic's cold hard reality check | The facts behind the emotion | Paul Tisdale | Manager search
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A new episode of the weekly show with @hamishcarton.bsky.social
• Celtic's reality check in Denmark
• Falling behind the European mid-tier
• An absence of club leadership
• Aye, it's pretty bad
Out now on podcast platforms and YouTube.
• Celtic's reality check in Denmark
• Falling behind the European mid-tier
• An absence of club leadership
• Aye, it's pretty bad
Out now on podcast platforms and YouTube.
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Celtic are considering the formation of a new Fan Advisory Board.
What is this, how would it function and why would it matter?
If done right, it could be a genuine step forward in rebuilding trust with supporters. ⬇️
What is this, how would it function and why would it matter?
If done right, it could be a genuine step forward in rebuilding trust with supporters. ⬇️
Celtic consider new Fan Advisory Board – how it would work and why it matters
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October 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Celtic are considering the formation of a new Fan Advisory Board.
What is this, how would it function and why would it matter?
If done right, it could be a genuine step forward in rebuilding trust with supporters. ⬇️
What is this, how would it function and why would it matter?
If done right, it could be a genuine step forward in rebuilding trust with supporters. ⬇️
• Braga expectations, formation, set-up
• Silent protests and starting well
• Inamura and Yamada
• Paulo Bernardo
Everything Brendan Rodgers said in his Celtic press conference ahead of Braga 👇
• Silent protests and starting well
• Inamura and Yamada
• Paulo Bernardo
Everything Brendan Rodgers said in his Celtic press conference ahead of Braga 👇
Brendan Rodgers addresses Braga challenge, protests and Celtic’s Euro ambitions
Full Rodgers press conference before Celtic v Braga: on protests, atmosphere, team selection and Celtic’s ambitions in the Europa League.
www.celticway.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
• Braga expectations, formation, set-up
• Silent protests and starting well
• Inamura and Yamada
• Paulo Bernardo
Everything Brendan Rodgers said in his Celtic press conference ahead of Braga 👇
• Silent protests and starting well
• Inamura and Yamada
• Paulo Bernardo
Everything Brendan Rodgers said in his Celtic press conference ahead of Braga 👇
- Kieran Tierney's psychological boost
- Could Colby Donovan keep his place?
- Why the Celtic team wasn't rotated much
Brendan Rodgers' full post-match press conference from Firhill after beating Partick Thistle 👇
- Could Colby Donovan keep his place?
- Why the Celtic team wasn't rotated much
Brendan Rodgers' full post-match press conference from Firhill after beating Partick Thistle 👇
Brendan Rodgers notes Tierney's psychological boost, explains lack of Celtic rotation
Everything Brendan Rodgers said in his post-match press conference after Celtic beat Partick Thistle 4-0 at Firhill.
www.celticway.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
- Kieran Tierney's psychological boost
- Could Colby Donovan keep his place?
- Why the Celtic team wasn't rotated much
Brendan Rodgers' full post-match press conference from Firhill after beating Partick Thistle 👇
- Could Colby Donovan keep his place?
- Why the Celtic team wasn't rotated much
Brendan Rodgers' full post-match press conference from Firhill after beating Partick Thistle 👇
"We just got on from the start. He came up to me, introduced himself, and we hit it off from there."
Colby Donovan on a new friendship with Kieran Tierney, help from senior Celtic teammates and his jump up to life in the first team 👇
Colby Donovan on a new friendship with Kieran Tierney, help from senior Celtic teammates and his jump up to life in the first team 👇
Colby Donovan shares who is helping him most in training as he fulfils Celtic dream
How academy defender Colby Donovan seized his unexpected Celtic chance, with guidance from Kieran Tierney and backing from Brendan Rodgers.
www.celticway.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
"We just got on from the start. He came up to me, introduced himself, and we hit it off from there."
Colby Donovan on a new friendship with Kieran Tierney, help from senior Celtic teammates and his jump up to life in the first team 👇
Colby Donovan on a new friendship with Kieran Tierney, help from senior Celtic teammates and his jump up to life in the first team 👇
From yesterday ICYMI - A new unified Celtic protest collective has been formed and announced, seeking change at the club.
How it happened, the groups represented, what they want and why it has started 👇
How it happened, the groups represented, what they want and why it has started 👇
New Celtic protest collective announced with aims & objectives detailed
A new Celtic protest collective has been announced to campaign against the club's board.
www.celticway.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
From yesterday ICYMI - A new unified Celtic protest collective has been formed and announced, seeking change at the club.
How it happened, the groups represented, what they want and why it has started 👇
How it happened, the groups represented, what they want and why it has started 👇
Brendan Rodgers has cleared up one of the big doubts that surrounded Celtic over the last fortnight - his own motivation for the job.
With that intact, you can't write him off, nor rule out Celtic improving their recent on-pitch performances.
With that intact, you can't write him off, nor rule out Celtic improving their recent on-pitch performances.
Brendan Rodgers just proved the Celtic job still excites him, don't write him off
Brendan Rodgers hits back at Celtic board leaks, vows to restore team identity and says the job still excites him despite discontent and transfer…
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September 13, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Brendan Rodgers has cleared up one of the big doubts that surrounded Celtic over the last fortnight - his own motivation for the job.
With that intact, you can't write him off, nor rule out Celtic improving their recent on-pitch performances.
With that intact, you can't write him off, nor rule out Celtic improving their recent on-pitch performances.
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“Even 40 years on, Jock’s legacy remains in the minds of coaches he influenced, players he managed and developed and the fans who adored him."
Remembering Celtic & Scotland legend Jock Stein, who passed on this day in 1985. ⬇️
Remembering Celtic & Scotland legend Jock Stein, who passed on this day in 1985. ⬇️
40 years on: Remembering Celtic & Scotland legend Jock Stein
www.celticway.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
“Even 40 years on, Jock’s legacy remains in the minds of coaches he influenced, players he managed and developed and the fans who adored him."
Remembering Celtic & Scotland legend Jock Stein, who passed on this day in 1985. ⬇️
Remembering Celtic & Scotland legend Jock Stein, who passed on this day in 1985. ⬇️
Given Celtic so rarely communicate in the manner they did over the weekend, I felt it was worth looking past the strange tone and obvious PR disaster, to focus on the claims/defences made.
It still didn't hold up well 👇
It still didn't hold up well 👇
Celtic’s PR disaster in focus: UEFA rules, sustainability and transfer timing
Celtic’s board issued a rare statement to defend their strategy. Instead of reassurance, it exposed deep flaws in execution, ambition and…
www.celticway.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Given Celtic so rarely communicate in the manner they did over the weekend, I felt it was worth looking past the strange tone and obvious PR disaster, to focus on the claims/defences made.
It still didn't hold up well 👇
It still didn't hold up well 👇
Celtic are at serious risk of taking more revenue pillars for granted after an already costly Champions League exit.
Alienating fans that generate massive revenue isn't good business sense, despite another strong set of year-end results coming soon. ⬇️
Alienating fans that generate massive revenue isn't good business sense, despite another strong set of year-end results coming soon. ⬇️
Celtic at big risk of taking more rich revenue streams for granted after UCL exit
Celtic’s next revenue announcement will reassure shareholders, but Champions League failure, transfer paralysis and silence from the board risk…
www.celticway.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Celtic are at serious risk of taking more revenue pillars for granted after an already costly Champions League exit.
Alienating fans that generate massive revenue isn't good business sense, despite another strong set of year-end results coming soon. ⬇️
Alienating fans that generate massive revenue isn't good business sense, despite another strong set of year-end results coming soon. ⬇️
Can confirm
Just caught @johnmcginley.bsky.social video.
Usually a fairly level headed guy, always pragmatic with a "wait & see" mindset...
He looks SEETHING!
Never seen him like that.
Recruitment.
On pitch display.
That, for me is a good indicator to the feelings of even the more positive fan.👀
#Celticfc
Usually a fairly level headed guy, always pragmatic with a "wait & see" mindset...
He looks SEETHING!
Never seen him like that.
Recruitment.
On pitch display.
That, for me is a good indicator to the feelings of even the more positive fan.👀
#Celticfc
September 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Can confirm
Against my better judgement I started liveblogging this apparent shambles of a deadline day at 07:50 this morning.
It continues.
Exasperation, updates, reader comments, opinion and overviews. ⬇️
www.celticway.co.uk/news/2543011...
It continues.
Exasperation, updates, reader comments, opinion and overviews. ⬇️
www.celticway.co.uk/news/2543011...
Celtic transfer deadline day LIVE: Kasper Dolberg latest as Bhoys chase deals
Celtic have an urgent need to strengthen on the final day of the transfer window. Can the club deliver what manager Brendan Rodgers wants?
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September 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Against my better judgement I started liveblogging this apparent shambles of a deadline day at 07:50 this morning.
It continues.
Exasperation, updates, reader comments, opinion and overviews. ⬇️
www.celticway.co.uk/news/2543011...
It continues.
Exasperation, updates, reader comments, opinion and overviews. ⬇️
www.celticway.co.uk/news/2543011...
As Brendan Rodgers attempts to underline harmony behind the scenes at Celtic, the club still comes across as one full of contradictions.
Ibrox at least presents an opportunity to ease their troubles as transfer puzzles look to be solved. 👇
Ibrox at least presents an opportunity to ease their troubles as transfer puzzles look to be solved. 👇
Celtic’s contradictions collide with Ibrox showdown that cleanses or compounds chaos
Brendan Rodgers wants Celtic to confront the harsh realities of its failures this summer, but continues to insist he is not at odds with the club's…
www.celticway.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
As Brendan Rodgers attempts to underline harmony behind the scenes at Celtic, the club still comes across as one full of contradictions.
Ibrox at least presents an opportunity to ease their troubles as transfer puzzles look to be solved. 👇
Ibrox at least presents an opportunity to ease their troubles as transfer puzzles look to be solved. 👇
Episode 4 of the weekly show with myself and @hamishcarton.bsky.social. No prizes for guessing the topics.
▸ A rotten night in Almaty
▸ Qualifying failures and deep problems
▸ Brendan Rodgers' role
▸ Untenable lack of Celtic engagement with fans
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=j0LdS1ete00
▸ A rotten night in Almaty
▸ Qualifying failures and deep problems
▸ Brendan Rodgers' role
▸ Untenable lack of Celtic engagement with fans
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=j0LdS1ete00
August 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Episode 4 of the weekly show with myself and @hamishcarton.bsky.social. No prizes for guessing the topics.
▸ A rotten night in Almaty
▸ Qualifying failures and deep problems
▸ Brendan Rodgers' role
▸ Untenable lack of Celtic engagement with fans
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=j0LdS1ete00
▸ A rotten night in Almaty
▸ Qualifying failures and deep problems
▸ Brendan Rodgers' role
▸ Untenable lack of Celtic engagement with fans
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=j0LdS1ete00
Celtic unity or damage control?
Brendan Rodgers attempts to lower the temperature after tension turned to protest 👇
Brendan Rodgers attempts to lower the temperature after tension turned to protest 👇
Brendan Rodgers attempt at Celtic unity feels more like damage control
Brendan Rodgers moved to cool speculation over a rift with the Celtic board as he prepared his injury-hit squad for a week that could define their…
www.celticway.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Celtic unity or damage control?
Brendan Rodgers attempts to lower the temperature after tension turned to protest 👇
Brendan Rodgers attempts to lower the temperature after tension turned to protest 👇
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"We were too slow. We got stuck on the side too much; nothing was really connecting to get us back across the pitch. It was just too slow."
Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers on what went wrong for Celtic against FC Kairat 👇
Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers on what went wrong for Celtic against FC Kairat 👇
Celtic pair front up with candid UCL verdict on what went wrong against FC Kairat
Celtic were held 0-0 by Kairat in the Champions League as Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers admitted standards slipped amid Parkhead…
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August 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"We were too slow. We got stuck on the side too much; nothing was really connecting to get us back across the pitch. It was just too slow."
Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers on what went wrong for Celtic against FC Kairat 👇
Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers on what went wrong for Celtic against FC Kairat 👇
A lengthy morning show today, talking about everything the best way we can, with loads of viewer comments.
I know 'aftermath' shows aren't for everyone but if you need a bit of a Celtic therapy session today then this is it!
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=tRsYEtXffCI
I know 'aftermath' shows aren't for everyone but if you need a bit of a Celtic therapy session today then this is it!
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=tRsYEtXffCI
August 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A lengthy morning show today, talking about everything the best way we can, with loads of viewer comments.
I know 'aftermath' shows aren't for everyone but if you need a bit of a Celtic therapy session today then this is it!
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=tRsYEtXffCI
I know 'aftermath' shows aren't for everyone but if you need a bit of a Celtic therapy session today then this is it!
YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=tRsYEtXffCI
Expert insight from Kazakhstan on the story, strengths and weaknesses of FC Kairat ahead of tonight's massive Champions League test at Celtic Park.
What Celtic can expect from Kairat: Expert insight on tactical threat & a rising star
Celtic face Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat in the Champions League play-off. Altitude, travel and teenage star Dastan Satpaev make this no routine tie.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Expert insight from Kazakhstan on the story, strengths and weaknesses of FC Kairat ahead of tonight's massive Champions League test at Celtic Park.
Episode 3 of my new weekly Celtic show with @hamishcarton.bsky.social!
• Falkirk takeaways
• What's going on with Dane Murray?
• Kieran Tierney's true impact
• Inside track on Kairat
We're very thankful for the early feedback - still a work in progress!
Link ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=hI-koi6_VxU
• Falkirk takeaways
• What's going on with Dane Murray?
• Kieran Tierney's true impact
• Inside track on Kairat
We're very thankful for the early feedback - still a work in progress!
Link ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=hI-koi6_VxU
August 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Episode 3 of my new weekly Celtic show with @hamishcarton.bsky.social!
• Falkirk takeaways
• What's going on with Dane Murray?
• Kieran Tierney's true impact
• Inside track on Kairat
We're very thankful for the early feedback - still a work in progress!
Link ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=hI-koi6_VxU
• Falkirk takeaways
• What's going on with Dane Murray?
• Kieran Tierney's true impact
• Inside track on Kairat
We're very thankful for the early feedback - still a work in progress!
Link ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=hI-koi6_VxU