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The first Pod of the new season and of course its the same old story.
Board apologists should save themself the bother of listening. Its not for them.
After a music based intro...
The guys chat all about the Summer just gone by...
Hectors World Cup Odyssey!
The Management Mess Up
The changes...and not just at Celtic!
The exits and limited entrances.
The end of Daizen at Celtic
The Cup fight review
Flag Night and Europe Approaching
A wee tribute to Kevin keegan to close.

Its Four daze in One Season Time!

Etims review various aspects of a crazy almost unforgettable season in a special Supplementary Podcast.

They salute the Heroes and mock the Villains...which is how it should always be!

Etims get together to discuss The Scottish Cup Final,
The salute an amazing Double .
They look ahead and consider the big question...whats next...and who is next?

ETims get together to salute the Heroes who pulled off a sensational Title win after a Season sent to try every one of us.

They  talk prematch nerves
They discuss the Hearts Just Fall Down Tactics
They talk about the goals and how they felt inside and outside the Stadium.


They discuss Maeda, MON and the Super Subs and Tactics that won the League.
What a day!
What a season!

Desi, Hector, Ralph and Monty get together to discuss the latest non eventful game in this surprise free Season.

Oh What a night!

Has anyone including Kris Boyd recoved?

They talk about the Motherwell game, that penalty and the sensational VAR Meltdown around the football world.

All hail John Beaton and Andrew Dallas, those good Celtic men!

They look towards Saturday and all the possible outcomes, praying for the best...a sad wee Derek McInnes.

Monty, Hector, Ralph and Desi get together to talk about gubbing the Huns
They discuss the MON curveball line ups.
They review the opening spell and going behind.
They chat on the wonderful goals to seal the points for the good guys.
They talk and talk about Maeda and his wonder goal(s).
They look forward to Wednesday and the trip to Motherwell.
2 games to go...its the men right up against the wire time!

Hector, Ralph and Desi get together to talk about "The Celtic".
Its approaching halwayish in the Split, 2 wins, 3 matches left and now its Go Time!
They discuss recent games and look ahead to the next game against the Huns.
They look at Hearts and their challenge and challenges.

They even discuss Who is the Ultimate Celtic sidekick....just don't ask Ralph to explain!

The guys get together to discuss the Holy Shitballs that was the (eventual!!) 6-2 win over St Mirren in Sundays cup game.
They discuss the ever baffling Team selection process.
They discuss born again Duracell Daizen.
They hail Super Tony Ralston and some guy called Ian Nacho.
They look ahead and consider the Split games ahead.
Theres even a Quiz!
Oh and Hector and Monty having a slight difference of opinion!

Hector and Desi talk about the latest shambles that is Season 25-26
They discuss Araujo and Big Tams absences.
They look at Tannadice and all that happened there, and didnt happen!
They discuss recent Green Brigade chats and information on the ban and any hope of progress.
They welcome the new signing by the Board!
They look ahead to facing Elvis at Dundee!

The Team get together to discuss an amazing Away Campaign resulting in that shocker at Ibrox

A match shocking on so many levels!

They discuss the loss of players and the emergence of others!

They talk about a Team finding spririt and dig and how new heroes are emerging  for us to love!

They look at the post match debacle and wonder who see themselves as the real winners in all this?

They look ahead and talk about the Green Brigade ban running on and why we should all be concerned!

Hector, Ralph, Karen, Monty and Desi get together to discuss all things football in the world of Celtic.

They look at the late goals which have dried up!
They look at the big win in Stuttgart.
They look at who should play in goals!
They look at the Enigma that is Benji the super goal scoring ghost!
They look ahead to Ibrox and Pittodrie and beyond!

Desi, Karen, Monty, Ralph and Hector get together  for a non football special chat.
They discuss the Fans and the Board and all the goings and not going anywheres of recent times.

They consider the options and they look ahead at possible outcomes. 

It all gets a bit messy...which seems rather apt!

Etims get together to discuss The Transfer Window and there is quite a difference of opinion on that thorny subject.

They look at the new Loan arrivals and also the recent departures as well as the non departures and the reasons they are still at Celtic.

They consider the impact a signing of Alex Oxley-Chamberlain could potentially make if it actually comes to fruition.

They look at the next fixtures and the Boycott proposal as well as the Referee problem in Scotland!

They discuss Brian Wilsons interview and questions the Celtic's Board intentions moving forward.

Hector, Ralph and Desi discuss the Bologna and Hearts 2-2 draws, both with 10 men!
They wonder will the Board back Martin or leave him out to dry?
They look at our January Window, or lack of it, so far and look ahead to the next 8 days.
Where will it end well?...only Michael Nicholson knows!

The Team get online to discuss the departure of Wilf and the arrival of Martin..again!
They discuss the hell of Wllfs 33 days and look forward to what may lie ahead...good and bad!
They discuss the changes of Tisdale OUT and Bell Walker IN and consider where do Celtic go next as a Club.
They discuss Europe and the League and how its a race to the line!

The Team get together to discuss this years Etims Awards 2025

1. The Sigh Inducing Statement
2. Worst Performance
3. The Highlight
4. The Disappointment
5. Exit 
6. The Yoyo Knickers (Up and Doon) Award!
7. The On No Kaspar Award!
8. The Guess Who is Back Award
9. Celtic Manager of Year
10. Player of the Year
11. Goal of the Year
12. Celeb Tim Award
13. Online Tim
14. El Cunto Award

They are hotly contested, and there is an even hotter argument midway through which isn't Awards related, and all the winners are sure to have people asking "Really?"

Etims get together to talk about Wilfried Nancy - his arrival and quite possibly his departure.
They pay Tribute to John 'Dixie' Deans.
They reflect on where MON left us and where Wilfried has subsequently taken us!
They look in detail at Hearts, Roma and especially the League Cup Final Defeat by St Mirren.

They have a NANCY or NONE SAY Quiz to try and lighten the mood!

They wonder just where this will end up...its Oh Mammy Daddy Time CSC!

Hector, Ralph, Desi and Monty get together to discuss a mad few days...from Ireland's impressive exploits, Scotland's shockeroonie and then that AGM!

They discuss the World Cup exploits and joy at watching those games. 

They look at Celtic involvement in internationals.

They discuss the Manager Hiring, or lack of, updates

They look at the THE AGM and the developing horror show that is Corporate Celtic Management. 

They wonder about the Boards end game here and ponder how this might all impact the team on the park.

Hector, Desi, Monty, Richie I am Jolly talk about the last week or so of the utter whatthefuckery that is Glasgow Celtic.

The discuss Montys 9 days of Official Mourning for Brendas exit.
They discuss Brendans resigning and Dermots rage.
They look at The return of Blessed Martin.
The consider the worth of wee Shauny.
The look at The Falkirk game and Johnny Kennys goals.
They look at the Semi Final eventual win.
They ruefully remember the shambles in Denmark on the Clubs 138th Birthday!
They look ahead to who could be the next Manager and what is really needed long term.

A packed house discuss the sad state of affairs that is Celtic at present.

Hector, NotSoHappyCelticLass, Ralph, Monty and Desi look at where we are, what is coming up and what could be the outcomes over next few weeks and beyond for the Team, Manager,  Fans and Board!

From The Dundee no-show to the Sturn Graz fightback to the battering at Tynecastle and then towards Falkirk, Huns and Hampden and more Europa!.

In all honesty, it aint a jolly listen given the current state of affairs but maybe things will work out...!

Etims get together to discuss the recent Board & Celtic Fans Collective Meeting.
 
They look back on how we got this far and look into the future and what may come.

They dissect the Minutes and what they say, might say and dont say!

There even a shock guest that no-one expected, in fact 2!

Ralph & Desi get together to discuss a few Sliding Doors moments recently for Celtic.

Could the Braga game have been oh so different if that goal hadnt been chopped off?

Could the Braga game have been oh so different if Kaspar wasnt doing some daft twisty thing?

Could it be a new dawn for our new Bhoys after that last 20 mins vs Motherwell?

Could the Fans and the Board have healed the rift or has that chance now gone ?

Could the League Cup Final have taken on a new twist with Russell Martin Departing?

These and many more questions asked and answered!!

Hector, Monty and Desi talk about a very interesting 2 weeks:

• They look at The Fans recent Meeting and action and the future potential there.
• They look at The board utter fuckupery.
• The consider Brendans Press conference and what that may mean for a certain someone or someones.
• They look at The Weekend, both at Ibrox and especially Rugby Park,
• They Salute our new Bhoy Beaton and that Penalty call and Mr Balls of Steel of course!
• They look ahead to the 2 Cups..League and Europa and beyond.
• And yes, they discuss swimming in Loch Lomond in September!

** Latest Sept 2nd Pod : Reloaded  & renamed after naming error **

Desi is joined by Hector, Monty and Karen (@HappyCelticLass on Twitter) to talk about the Weirdest Week ever for Celtic Football Club,

The talk about how everything that could go wrong DID go wrong and they wonder just who if any WASNT at fault!

They discuss the Champions League exit, The Hun no show draw and the absymal transfer Window.

They wonder just what is next and consider certain peoples futures!.

On a brighter note, they got to celebrate the Celtic Womens Team doing well so far this season

Ralph, Monty and Desi get together to talk about the shambles that are Celtic at the moment.

They ask "Just what the fuck is going on?" and try and find a few answers!

They wonder "Are the fans the wean caught between 2 parents heading for a divorce?"

Theres Fitbaw talk, Rants, Complaints and even some helpful suggestions through a packed 90 minutes!

Maybe not one for  the Optimist CSC members mind!

Ralph, Hector and Desi with an early introduction to the New Season.

They take some time to salute John Clark and John Fallon who passed away recently.

They talk about the REAL reason lost the Scottish Cup Final to Aberdeen. Its a shocker|

They discuss Hectors love for a Kneecap gig and the impact it had on his knees!

They ask does Preseason matter to anyone, really?

They then discuss the horror show that is Celtic comings and goings, The signings, or lack of.

They look at the Board and the Structure and the fact of how can we can go through every single year without fail?

Ralph also goes missing and the Prizes are handed out in the Predictor Sweepstake.

*Jersey Image courtesy of  PGLA117u/PGLA117 on Reddit

Desi, Hector and Ralph are joined by Karen aka HappyCeltic Lass to discuss the Season that's just been and the Scottish Cup Final coming up.

They discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about this Tedius Treble chance Season.
They talk about the Womens Team and just where will Celtic take them next?
They consider the Surprises of the Season!
They talk about their favourite Goals....from Celtic and other sides!
There's even a Quiz!

Then they move onto the Scottish Cup Final and discuss the coming final and previous Cup final memories!
And another Quiz!

The Team get together to discuss just how Tedious is it winning all the time?
The answer...Celtic fans fucking love Tedium!

They also look at the recent Killie and St Johnstone games

They discuss the Celtic statement regards Policing at recent Rangers game...and the Green Brigades reaction!..and the expected outcome ( or lack of!)

They remember Tom Campbell and wish Pat Woods all the best.

They talk about Season Book renewals and value for money when teams like Killie have 70 odd passes in a game.

They look forward to Tannadice and beyond.

Tedious Episode Image courtesy of J-Bhoy @jbhoy171 on X

Hector, Ralph and Desi get together to discuss the consistent Inconsistency of celtics form, or lack of!

They discuss the lack of Energy, Tactics, Heart and Attitude in recent games.

They discuss the recent Settlement in the Boys Club Abuse cases.

They look at the end of the dreadful career of Alan Muir and Ralph asks for a Statue for Wullie Collum!

They look ahead to Killie at Home and St Johnstone in the Cup!

There's even a Holiday advert for Eriskey and surrounding Island up North!

Basically there is a Punch Monkey sip for everyones taste!

The Team get together to look back and ahead at all the events impacting Celtic and beyond.

They look at The Alan Muir Disaster.

They discuss the Bayern Exit.

They consider Big Phils sacking and Bazza's impact over by.

They talk about This Sundays game and Rangers fans being back and possible absences.

They discuss the Celtic Board and no TIFO for Sunday.

They once again herald Daizen Tequila and Monty gives us a run down on just how much does it cost to take the Family to Celtic Park.

Desi, Hector and Monty discuss the latest games and goals along with the joys of Birmingham. They discuss The Transfer Window and the recent comings ( or lack of)  and goings, They look at the future games and possibilities coming ahead.

Theres even a Bayern Quiz, A Calmac 500 tribute and a Superbowl Halftime Show review discussion.

And lots of Jota!

Something for everyone!

Etims get together to discuss the highs and lows of a Celtic CL Wednesday.

From the wonder of winning that game and qualifying against Young Boys to the "WTF!!" exclamations when the news Kyogo is off to France suddenly appeared 1 hour later.

They discuss the prematch shenanigans of Monty getting a ticket, the atmosphere in the ground. The crowd carrying the Bhoys when it mattered. The Goal and the Goalkeeping heroics. The relief at the end.

Then they pay tribute to our Japanese wonder who departs with our best wishes and leaves us with wonderful memories. What a joy and what an icon we had in Kyogo Furuhashi.

And theres even a tribute to Tiger Tim!

Desi chats with Glasgow Music legend and Celtic Fan, Robert Hodgens aka Bobby Bluebell and they cover many a wonderful topic, ranging from:

What links Billy McNeil, Picasso and Stalin?
Memories of waving the Lisbon Lions Home!
Writing a Number One song!
Being on Top of the Pops!
Playing Golf with Dennis Hopper!
Working with Edwyn Collins, Elvis Costello, Davie Stewart and Brian Wilson
Watching his mate Lennys Celtic side beat Barcelona!
Watching Frank McAvennie lose badly at Golf!.
Playing the Barrowlands 40 years since the iconic Sisters Album was released.

And so much more..

Hector, Ralph and Desi get together celebrate a New Year and the same old madness from The Huns.

They discuss :

The Xmas fixtures
The New Years gubbing and wonder what could haver caused it?
The bounce back,
The deflation for Big Phil at Hibs and Dundee,
The Union Bears Shambolic Walkout.
The Transfer Window and recent Squad changes.
A look ahead to Dundee and Young Boys and even Aston Villa!
Theres even 2 Quizzes for everyone to play at home!

Hopefully there is something for everyone!

Its the Award Show that everyone has been waiting on!

Welcome to The Etims Ewards!

Categories  include

1. Player
2. Manager
3. Goal
4. Game
5. Signing
6. Loan
7. Surprise
8. Deal
9. Winners
10. Performance
11. Fuck-Up
12. Lord Lucan Disappearance
13. Pundits & PundTITS
14. Fashion & Beauty
15. Etims FellowFellowShip Award
16. Celeb Tim
17. Online Tim
18. Cunto of the Year ( Shock in store!)

The Team get together to do League Cup Final Review


Hector gets asked how was hospitality at Etims Kings Park Car Park?

They look at The Team before hand...no surprises there - AJ fitness issues?

What about The Team not turning up...was it a surprise? No Barron for them?

They wonder £Has Philip sussed Brendan oot? Mcinness tactics"

They wail on The first half awfulness amd lack of Composure 

They look at the goal mistake by Taylor...how many Celtic fans shouted "TOLD YOU!"

They look at Celtics goals

• Taylor goal redemption
• MAEDA MAGIC
• Engels and Kuhn link up

They look at that manic Second half and losing  a lead twice (40 secs!)


Then of course THE NON PENALTY

They talk about that STAND SIDE LINESMAN  & BEATON

Then The PENALTIES - MAEDA jumping at Schmiechels save

Maeda and his kids...Dad are you a hero?)

THE 119 CELEBRATIONS

THE FALLOUT  and cries to REPLAY THE GAME. 

They wonder "Is Schmiechel our best or most important player?"

Hector, Monty and Desi get together post match to discuss the 0-0 game vs Zagreb,
Where we shite?, They shite, pitch shite, both shite, everything shite, or  was it just one of those CL games?

Was it a good point won or a poor 2 points dropped?
Are we all happy where we are now in the table and facing 2 games to go?


How does this all bode for the Cup Final on Sunday against Phils poor wee souls?

All this and much more inside!

All the Gang get together to talk all things Celtic.

They discuss the Killie win, The Hearts Gubbing and then move onto the Brugge encounter.

They consider the performances, the good and the bad. 
They look at the tactics from both sides.
The consider Reality vs Expectations.
They talk about the Quality Levels in this game, the League and the next few games in the CL.

They discuss Boo Bhoys and ask if they ever used to get annoyed at certain players.

They discuss the AGM and the awful idea of selling of Virtual Celtic Park.

Ayet again they wonder just what is the Boards plan with all this money in the bank?

They look ahead to next league, CL and Cup games.

They end with a classic from Toryglens Finest!

Hector, Monty and Desi get together to talk about a sensational Week for Celtic.

They discuss parking facilities for Etims Listeners at Hampden.
They talk about Maeda (again!)..and look at how UEFA see him too!
They talk about Kuhns amazing form.
They talk about AJs amazing assists.
They talk about Trusting in Trusty.
They talk about The Press and The Passing.
They discuss the great squad effort in the swashbuckling wins against Aberdeen and Leipzig.

They hand out special Listener Awards!

They look forward to Killie and beyond to the next 4 Champions League games.

They even talk about a few other things that might have happened this week too!

Hector, Monty and Desi get on the pod to chat about the great 0-0 Victory(!) against Atalanta.

They discuss, the nerves and expectations.
Theytalk about the Injury woes,
The chat on the surprise line up.
The laud the wonderful performances all round and salute the great tactics. 

They look ahead at whats next both in Europe and domestic and ponder just what might be after a resolute and profession Italian Job!.

It even ends on a touch of class!

The team look back at win over Falkirk and look at John McGlynn and his attacking approach.

They discusss the impact of having quality subs.

They look at the wonder that was the win up in Perth over St Johnstone.

They discuss the sensational goals, the wonderful football and the great quality on show from all the squad.

They discuss the camaraderie in the Celtic Squad.

They look ahead to Dortmund and the Champions League game on Tuesday.

They ponder the tactics and make some wild predictions.

They end with a wee German CL Quiz with some slight uproar at one answer!

Etims get together to discuss all things Celtic.

They discuss the  5 wins & 5 Clean Sheets perfect start.in the SPFL.
They almost praise the Board in checking the latest Accounts.
They look at the 5 star performance in scoring 5 against Bratislava in the CL opener.
They talk in detail about the 5 goals, the pressing, the players performances and the games ahead.

They finish with a Champions League Opponents Special Quiz.

The guys get together to talk about Sundays game and its repercussions.

They review Prematch and that great Tifo display
They discuss that awkward first 10 minutes.
They drill into that offside decision to ruin what was a beautiful goal.
They look at the phenomenon that is Daizen Maeda. What a guy.
They discuss the performance of Paulo Bernardo. 
They look at The contribution from everyone on the pitch and beyond.
They salute the brilliance of Kyogo.
They Herald our new arrivals and cheer for James Forrests 500th appearance.
And They laugh and laugh and laugh at the problems over by!

Stats all folks!

An extra special edition tonight where theres so much to discuss.

• The Start of the season!
• The Transfer Window!
• The Ambition of Matt O'Riley ( and the delusion of most of this podcast team!)
• The Ambition of Brendan vs The Board
• The Future set up for Celtic Negotiation Team
• The Champions League Draw
• The Huns game on Sunday

Basically something for everyone!

The team get together for the first podcast of the new season.

They look at items such as:

• Celts at Euros and CONCAF
• Rangers ground/steel issues
• Pre-season..the friendlies at home and in the USA
• Exits from the Squad and beyond!
• Entries into the squad ( and lack of!)
• Flag Day and predictions for the rest of the window and the Season ahead.

Desi, Hector and Monty get together just before the Euros24 kicks off to look at :

• The Cup Final
• Seasons End Celebrations in the Highlands, irelands and Lowlands
• The Adam Idan Audition and Whats next?
• A Celtic Season 23-24 Quiz
• Wondering how much power does Brendan have at Celtic Park?
• The Celtic Players current and past who are at the Euros
• Some predictions on just who will Scotland face in the Final
• A Euros Quiz with a few Celtic references for good measure.
• Theres even a Music Quiz vcalled MBAPPESONGS to really get you in the mood

Happy Summer
From
Etims!

Hector, Desi and Monty get together to discuss

• Last weeks impressive Title winning race across the line!
• Idah making an Impression at Killie
• The Party inside the Stadium and out!
• The brilliant Womens League win

They then preview the Cup FInal and consider

• Tactics
• Line Ups
• Predictions
• The best place to watch it if you arent there!

They also have a Cup Quiz and Limerick competition to finish with.

Hector, Ralph, Monty and Desi get together to discuss

• The Rangers Victory and all the key moments, before, during and afterwards
• The POTY Awards and The Ghod that is Henrik Fucking Larsson
• Big Joe Hart and the Departure Celebrations
• The Impact of Maeda and other key players when it mattered
• Some Alternative Awards that you wont get at The Hydro

Hector, Monty and Desi get together before the big game to discuss:

1. The Hearts game and the United Front 
2. The Vision of Matt O'Riley and Reo Hatate
3. The runs of Kyogo
4. The Fun Mind games of Brendan
5. The appointment of Collum
6. The Starting line up for the Rangers game
7. The Ending Line up for the Rangers Game
8. Predictions..does Desi get excited?
9. The POTY Awards
10. The Appointment of Mark Cooper as Scout Guru

And Happy Birthrday to Paul Heaton of the Housemartins!

Hector, Monty ( and 2 bottles of vino) and Desi get together to discuss

• That Mad Semi Final last weekend
• The Return of Match Tension!
• Hart the Villian meets Hart the Hero
• The Return of Jamesie Forrest
• Brendans Mind Games
• The Fans Blame Game
• The Miovski vs Ida Debate
• The upcoming Dundee fixture and the Officials needing beat too!
• They end with a salute to Daizen Recovery Man Maeda and a Limerick competiton with the @ETimsNet followers on Twitter