Over the past few days Celtic have taken some small but encouraging steps that suggest there is a plan for the season ahead after all!
On Saturday we heard from Martin O'Neill for the first time since his appointment as permanent manager was officially confirmed, before Sunday's announcement that former Hearts coach Ross Grant had joined the club as Celtic's first-ever dedicated set-piece coach.
Neither update is groundbreaking in isolation, but both point towards progress. And with several new faces still needed before the campaign gets underway, fans will be hoping these developments are just the beginning of a much busier few weeks.
Elsewhere, the World Cup heads into the knockout stages with four of Celtic's eight representatives now on their way home. We assess who enhanced their reputation on football's biggest stage, and who could now return to Glasgow with their stock considerably higher as a result.
Closer to home, Celtic's first pre-season friendly is now just over a week away, with Shelbourne awaiting in Dublin on 7th July. After that, the countdown to competitive football gathers pace, with just 35 days remaining until the new season begins.
The countdown is most definitely on!
🎙️ Join Tino, James and Paddy as they discuss all of that and much more in the latest episode of Celtic Exchange Weekly.
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00:00 Opening Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly
02:24 What Will Ross Grant Bring To Celtic's Coaching Team?
09:02 Is New Appointment A Step In The Right Direction For Celtic?
12:38 Martin O'Neill Interview - Will We See A Change In Formation?
18:59 O'Neill Issues "Wake Up Call" Warning To Celtic Board
22:10 Where Are Confident Levels Ahead Of The New Season
26:29 The Value Of A Full Pre-Season
28:48 What Does Success Look Like For Celtic in 2025/26?
36:32 Where Does Cameron Carter-Vickers Fit Next Season?
40:17 Will We See Any Unexpected Exits This Summer?
44:25 World Cup Celts - The Round-Up
49:27 Who Will Replace Steve Clarke As Celtic Manager?
55:44 Closing Comments - Celtic Exchange Weekly
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