The Cynic Weekly – 21.05.2026
The Cynic | A Celtic FC Podcast
Christopher Gallagher
4.9 • 678 Ratings
🗓️ 21 May 2026
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
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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| 0:00.0 | Hello and welcome to The Cynic Weekly. |
| 0:26.3 | It's Thursday. |
| 0:27.3 | It's the 21st of May, 2026. |
| 0:29.5 | Celtic are the champions of Scotland. |
| 0:33.1 | Scotland went all drew Galloway there, unbelievable. |
| 0:36.7 | But we are here and we're going to talk about what has been a crazy week in the world of Celtic |
| 0:43.0 | and the world of Scottish football. |
| 0:44.5 | We're going to give lots of praise, Stuart, to a fantastic Celtic team, management team, fans, |
| 0:56.5 | all the top gear. Stuart Dugganz here. |
| 0:57.4 | Steady on. |
| 1:03.2 | They don't know all deserve praise, but I'm delighted and I'm keen to try and redress. |
| 1:04.9 | Oh, for a fuck sake. I don't ask you a question. |
| 1:08.6 | Oh, no. |
| 1:09.6 | I was going to say I'm excited |
| 1:10.9 | To try and be positive |
| 1:12.4 | About what was such an incredible week |
| 1:15.3 | For everyone |
| 1:17.3 | And try and |
| 1:18.8 | Steer away from the controversy |
| 1:20.6 | But we're also here to talk about the controversy |
| 1:22.7 | I'll take a controversy head on |
| 1:24.2 | Yeah |
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