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Clare is joined by Tom and Tino from The Fàilte Network, a newly established charity using Celtic FC as a vehicle to welcome refugees and asylum seekers into the club, the community and the match day experience.

The discussion explores the origins of the project and how football can be a powerful tool for connection, solidarity and belonging.

Topics include:

• The story behind The Fàilte Network and why it was created
• How Celtic matchdays can provide respite from the challenges facing refugees and asylum seekers
• The parallels between Irish immigration and modern migration
• Why grassroots solidarity remains important within the Celtic support
• Challenging misconceptions around refugees and asylum seekers
• The role football can play in integration and community building
• Experiences of bringing young refugees to Celtic Park
• The support received from fan groups including the Green Brigade and North Curve
• What a typical Fàilte Network matchday looks like
• How supporters can get involved and help the charity grow

You can get access to the network via this link – https://linktr.ee/failtenetwork

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The Cynic Weekly – End of Season Awards Special 🍀

The final Cynic Weekly of the season is here as Gall, Barry and Stuart hand out their annual Celtic awards after a chaotic but ultimately trophy-winning campaign.

Award categories include:

• Celtic Player of the Year
• Young Player of the Year
• Most Improved Player
• Unsung Hero
• Biggest Surprise
• Best Signing
• Most Disappointing Signing
• Goal of the Season
• Game of the Season
• Domestic Highlight
• European Highlight

Plus discussion around Daizen Maeda’s incredible run-in form, Kelechi Iheanacho becoming a cult hero and the moments that defined another dramatic season for Celtic.

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Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s title-winning week is unpacked after one of the most chaotic and emotional finishes in recent memory.

The panel reflect on the comeback against Hearts, the atmosphere inside Celtic Park and the fallout that followed as Scottish football descended into accusations and conspiracy claims.

Key discussion points

:• Celtic’s dramatic title-clinching comeback against Hearts
• The atmosphere and emotion inside Celtic Park
• The players who stepped up when it mattered most
• Why this title felt different from recent wins
• Media narratives, VAR fallout and conspiracy claims
• Martin O’Neill defending the support and the achievement
• The wider reaction across Scottish football

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Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s dramatic title push heads into a final-day showdown with Hearts at Celtic Park.

The panel react to the chaotic late win over Motherwell and the fallout from another huge VAR decision. There’s discussion around the media reaction, conspiracy claims from pundits and whether Celtic’s resilience under pressure is finally carrying them over the line.

Key discussion points:

• The dramatic late win away to Motherwell
• The VAR controversy and reaction across Scottish football
• Media narratives, conspiracy claims, and pundit meltdown
• Why Celtic keep leaving it late this season
• Hearts, pressure, and the psychology of the final day
• Celtic’s resilience through a chaotic campaign
• Why Saturday now feels like a cup final for the title

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Gall is joined by Stuart and Barry as Celtic’s title push heads into the final three games of the season.

The panel discuss the nervy win at Easter Road, controversial VAR decisions, and the growing tension around the run-in after Hearts’ victory over Rangers. There’s also chat on key players returning to form, the psychology of the title race, and whether this Celtic side can hold their nerve when it matters most.

Key discussion points:

• The dramatic win away to Hibs
• VAR controversy and officiating frustration
• Hearts beating Rangers and the impact on the title race
• Key players stepping up at the right time
• Why Celtic still struggle to kill games off
• The pressure and psychology of the run-in
• What’s needed from the final three matches

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