The Cynic Weekly – 18.02.2026
The Cynic | A Celtic FC Podcast
Christopher Gallagher
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🗓️ 18 February 2026
⏱️ 89 minutes
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Summary
After a chaotic stoppage-time winner against Kilmarnock on Sunday, Christopher Gallagher is joined by Barry Gallagher and Christopher Boud to break down a week that keeps the title charge alive, but still leaves questions hanging in the air.
The panel discuss:
● Julián Araujo’s instant impact and why making him permanent should be a priority
● Big Tam’s growing influence and whether his link-up play is the key to unlocking tight games
● Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s class off the bench and how quickly he should be starting
● Defensive frailties around Scales, Trusty and Schmeichel — wobble or warning sign?
● The Green Brigade situation and the atmosphere debate at Celtic Park
● Darren O’Dea’s explosive comments on John Kennedy and the internal shake-up
● A daunting run of fixtures including Stuttgart home and away, Rangers at Ibrox, and a trip to Pittodrie
● Listener questions and whether goal difference could be crucial
All that, plus a look ahead to a massive Europa League night as Celtic’s season teeters between glory and disaster.
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| 0:00.0 | Chavanshara with a spin across the face of goal. It's dropped invitingly and it slammed home. |
| 0:09.6 | And Raoho is in with the Sensing Vans. |
| 0:23.6 | A day that could have been fraught in danger. It was from it danger. |
| 0:25.6 | But look at Seltig now. |
| 0:27.6 | But look at Seltic now. |
| 0:30.6 | For look at Seltic now. |
| 0:34.6 | I'm angry. Of course not. I'm not quite sure what I get to seven minutes for. |
| 0:41.3 | I think you just make up these days. |
| 0:46.3 | This is what Celtics are bad. |
| 0:50.3 | But look at Shelting now! But look at Shelting now! to die. There's some spirit in the team. |
| 1:00.2 | There's no question about that. |
| 1:02.5 | And it's not just a flute. |
| 1:07.1 | I'm angry, I, of course not. |
| 1:10.5 | I'm not quite sure I'm 87 minutes for. |
| 1:12.6 | Ha ha ha ha. |
| 1:14.6 | And it's not just a fluke. |
| 1:18.6 | This is what something's about. |
| 1:20.6 | But look at Shelting now! |
| 1:26.6 | Look at Shelting now! The look at Shelting now! |
| 1:30.3 | The look at Shelting now! |
| 1:33.3 | This is what Celtics about. |
| 1:37.3 | The East End of Glasgow once again, the destination, the host of the late-lach show. Hello and welcome to the destination, the host of the late |
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