This week’s ‘In Conversation’ podcast on Celtic Underground is an emotional one and it’s free for all supporters to enjoy, and enjoy it you will!
Tom Campbell and Pat Woods, co-authors of The Glory and The Dream. Photo The Celtic Star
In it, Andrew Smith of Celtic Underground and formerly of Celtic View and Matt Corr of this parish reflect on the legacy of Pat Woods, Celtic’s pre-eminent historian who recently passed away.
Celtic’s Holy Trinity
They discuss the unique contributions of Pat and all the Celtic writers and historians, emphasising the importance of their work in preserving the club’s rich history. The conversation delves into the impact of Celtic’s early days, the significance of storytelling in football, and the camaraderie among Celtic writers.
David Potter named as recipient of Celtic’s 2024 Special Recognition Award, Celtic POTY Awards, Hydro Glasgow, May 2024. Photo Celtic FC
They also talk about Tom Campbell, who passed away earlier this year and David Potter, and it’s now two years since we lost David with Matt referring to the three – Pat Woods, Tom Campbell and Potter – the the Holy Trinity of Celtic writers.
Pat Woods, Celtic Historian
This podcast though is extra-special
This podcast though is probably extra-special because of the interaction between Andrew and Matt, two fine Celtic men talking about all things Celtic from the 1970 European Cup final defeat that Andrew reckons is never written about (we’ve covered it extensively on The Celtic Star) to talking about old Celtic songs that deserve dusting down and another outing in the hall of fame…C…E…L..TIC.
Have a listen, you’ll be glad that you did.
CELTIC IN THE EIGHTIES BY DAVID POTTER, FOREWORD BY DANNY McGRAIN is published by Celtic Star Books on the fifth day of September. You can pre-order now to guarantee your copy which will be signed by Danny McGrain, while stocks last. We have LESS THAN FIFTY signed copies remaining of the ones Danny will sign next week.
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- Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter, personally signed by Danny McGrain
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- Alec McNair – Celtic’s Icicle by David Potter
And there’s another great benefit for readers who pre-order their copy of Celtic in the Eighties. You will also receive a copy of an earlier David Potter book – Celtic’ Icicle – Alec McNair – which you’ll receive for FREE when you pre-order with Celtic in the Eighties. So you get two great Celtic books by David Potter and better still the postage is only charged on one. Click on the image below to order. (Just order Celtic in the Eighties and we’ll automatically add a copy of the Alec McNair book to your order). This offer is only available for pre-ordered copies sold via Celtic Star Books.
Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Foreword by Danny McGrain. Published on Celtic Star Books on 5 September 2025. Click on image to pre-order.
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