The Bhoy and the Bear

Reaction to THAT Celtic Statement

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100

https://www.celticfc.com/news/2025/september/06/celtic-football-club-statement/

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The Worst Old Firm Ever & Transfer Window Fallout

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:15:00 +0100

Rangers and Celtic play out possibly the worst derby of all time, but have contrasting transfer windows...

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REACTION: Celtic knocked out of Champions League, Rangers draw with St Mirren

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:30:00 +0100

What's the point in the Champions Leage money if you don't spend it?

Celtic produce one of the worst performances in their history to exit the Champions League to Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan. Across the city, Rangers don't have their own problems to seek as they endure their worst start to the league in 36 years.

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Russell Martin - Under Pressure on the 10th August?!

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0100

Is Russell Martin really under pressure already? Rangers perform brilliantly in Europe, but then have to save a point against Dundee at home as Celtic gain an impressive 2-0 win away to Aberdeen with a Hatate wonder goal.

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MIDWEEK: Rangers progress in Europe & starting 11s for the weekend

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0100

Join us for the new midweek review episode of the Bhoy and the Bear. Rangers defeat Panathanaikos to move closer to Champions League football and Celtic have signed.... nobody new, at the time of writing. With the season starting this weekend, Paddy and Scott reveal what they think will be the first starting lineups of the season.

50: New season... same concerns?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100

The Bhoy and the Bear are back for a third series!

It's all change at Rangers, and it's the same story at Celtic - fans frustrated at the board for a perceived lack of ambition or signings.

Join us for some unpopular opinions and some new season predictions!

49: Rangers' new owners & reaction to Russell Martin

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:15:00 +0100

It's all change at Ibrox. The 49ers takeover leaves Rangers with new leadership on and off the pitch. What does this mean for the blue side of Glasgow - and how will Celtic respond, if at all?

Apologies for the sound quality this week - recorded in varying locations!

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48: The Don of a New Age? Cup Final Debrief and Rangers' Takeover with Aberdeen fan Jordan

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The season is over.

Celtic win the league and the league cup, while Aberdeen take the Scottish Cup back to the Granite City for the first time in 35 years.

Rangers are trophyless but do finish the season on a high though, as the takeover finally happens!

Returning to the pod is Aberdeen fan Jordan as we discuss the cup final.

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47: How do we improve Scottish football? Live Tiktok reaction!

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Our Bhoy recently outlined his 3 point plan to automatically improve Scottish football - you can watch that here: https://www.tiktok.com/@bhoybearpod/video/7499030085735828768

This generated a lot of debate and some really interesting questions and points from fans of other clubs - which is the reason we started this pod in the first place. We thought we'd do something a bit different this week, and react to some of the points made!

46: Rangers 1-1 Celtic - Dead Rubber or Defining Draw?

Wed, 07 May 2025 12:45:00 +0100

Rangers and Celtic draw at Ibrox - but can we learn anything from this game?

Should James Forrest still be at Celtic, and will Barry actually get his first home win?!

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45: Celtic win 55 - but is it boring? What next for Rangers?

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Celtic beat Dundee Utd 5-0 away, win their 55th league title and 120th major honour, making Brendan Rodgers the most successful living Celtic manager and James Forrest their most decorated player. But is this just boring now?

Meanwhile, Rangers draw with St Mirren as a potential takeover draws closer - but does that guarantee success?

All that and more!

44: Is Jack Butland overrated? Dessers rescues Rangers at Dens & Daizen hits 30 goals

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The lads are back after a thriller at Dens park sees the maligned Cyriel Dessers rescue Rangers, and Daizen Maeda continues his ridiculous form with his 30th goal of the season as Celtic respond to their derby defeat.

43: Celtic 2-3 Rangers! Old Firm / Glasgow Derby Debrief

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Barry's bears embarrass Brendan's bhoys!

One team is 13 points behind in a title race, has lost four home games in a row, but are feeling pretty good about themselves, whereas the other is on for a treble but are hurting a lot this week. Crazy what a week can do in football!

42: Barry's Bubble Bursts, Celtic strolling to title, and Daizen Maeda for Barcelona?!

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100

It's Bhoy vs Bear vs Mediator for a long overdue episode! It gets a bit feisty ahead of the next Old Firm and the mood around the two camps couldn't be more different.

41: Return of the Bear

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0100

Scotty is back, as the lads discuss Celtic and Rangers' best and worst ever January signings, the prospect of the Women's teams moving to the WSL, and the changing atmospheres at Parkhead and Ibrox.

40: Rangers 'Hibs it', Rodgers reacts, and KT - too big a risk?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0100

Happy New Year! Rangers trounce Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox but fail to capitalize as they draw in the capital. Celtic bounce back by beating St Mirren, but Brendan Rodgers calls out the support in an extraordinary press conference...

And, as whispers about a KT return grow - is it too big a risk to take?

39: Celtic 3-3 Rangers (5-4 pens) - LIVE WATCHALONG HIGHLIGHTS

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:20:00 +0100

6 goals, countless bookings, a penalty shootout... one winner. The Bhoy, the Bear and the mediator could barely speak by the end of this one. Celtic overtake Rangers' trophy haul total with one of the most incredible games of football we have ever watched. Here's the raw, live reactions as a Celtic fan and Rangers fan watch the game together in the same room...

38: The Youth Player Problem, Jekyll and Hyde, and the League Cup Final Preview

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:30:00 +0100

Celtic fan Patrick and Rangers fan Scotty discuss the highs and lows of the last fortnight of football in Glasgow. Why are Rangers impressing in Europe but flattering to deceive domestically? Why are there no youth players on either bench? And there's the small matter of a Cup Final clash coming up...

37: THE SEASON SO FAR

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:15:00 +0100

It's the International break, so Steve, Scotty and Paddy finally have time to have a bit of a breather and reflect on the season so far.

Best player? Worst game? Biggest surprise? Find out what the lads have to say on Rangers and Celtic's seasons so far, and what they think the rest of the season will have in store for them.

36: Damaged Bears and Jubilant Bhoys

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:45:00 +0100

Philip Clement staggers on but does produce a league cup semi final win to set up a final against their bitter rivals.

Celtic produce a string of great results which means that there are two very different emotions on this week's podcast - and a trivia meltdown...

35: The Bhoy, The Bear... and the Don!

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100

With Aberdeen and Celtic extending their lead over Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, what better time to invite Aberdeen fan Jordan onto the pod! The lads discuss the future of Philip Clement, toxic fanbases, Aberdeen's ambitions, and whether or not the Dons can split the Glasgow sides this season and beyond.

34: European Nightmares, Dowell Ding Dowell Dong & Dingwall Drama

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0100

Oh dear. Celtic's champions league party is gatecrashed by Dortmund, Rangers are humbled at home by Lyon and the lads are left wondering what this means for Scottish teams in Europe. There's a European themed trivia and a brand new feature!

33: Havin’ a Party in the Champions League, Scotty’s Tingle & a McCall Miracle

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:15:00 +0100

Contrasting emotions on this week's pod as Celtic win 5-1 in the Champions League and then follow that up with a 5-2 victory over a spirited Falkirk team, while Rangers return to Ibrox with a comfortable win with a slightly worse view, for some...

32: Vietnam, ‘Thanks Phil’, and Celtic outclass Rangers

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:45:00 +0100

Celtic thump Rangers 3-0 in a game they didn't actually have to play well in - and Rangers all of a sudden look a club in crisis. The lads talk transfers, record appearance holders, and whether or not it's time up for Tav.

31: Dry Your Eyes Mate, Gucci Belts, and the Big Game Preview!

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:30:00 +0100

Rangers thump Ross County 6-0 to lift the mood around... Hampden?! Celtic say farewell to Matt O'Reilly but see off St Mirren, Rodgers calls out the Celtic recruitment team and there's the small matter of a match between the two this Sunday!

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30: EMERGENCY POD - Rangers dealt hefty blow as they exit the Champions League

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0100

The emergency pod button is pressed already this season and Scott is given the chance to vent in the aftermath of Rangers' bruising defeat to Dynamo Kiev. How big a problem is this for Rangers?

29: Stroopwafels, The Celtic Board and a Trivia Bust Up

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0100

The season is underway and it's time to chat through the talking points from the first couple of weeks of the SPFL season! There's an almighty mixup during this week's trivia - Patrick bemoans the Celtic board, and Scott shares his knowledge of Dutch cuisine...

28: Philip Cement, Pre Season & Borna's New Teeth

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The Bhoy and the Bear are back for season 2! How much can we read in to pre-season, as Celtic score 8 goals in defeating Man City and Chelsea? And what on earth is going on at Rangers?!

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27: END OF SEASON SPECIAL

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:30:00 +0100

And just like that, the season is over - Celtic win the double and Rangers left to rue what might have been. A bumper episode to finish as the lads find out who won the predictions competition and there's a twist in the trivia this week...

The Bhoy and the Bear will be back next season! Thank you to all of you for listening.

26: James Forrest Gump, Piggyback Bans & The Open Barn Door

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The mediator returns as Scott and Patrick analyse a pair of 2-1 wins for both Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Premier League. Forrest and Dessers prove the unlikely heroes for their respective clubs - should they stay or should they go? And what is worrying both the bhoy and the bear the most as we reach the finale of the season?

25: Bottlejobs... Time up for Tav & Co?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0100

Of all the weeks to miss the mediator... Scotty and Patrick discuss what could be a pivotal weekend in the title race as Rangers lose 3-2 to Ross County and Celtic thwart St Mirren.

24: Derby Day Special

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100

The Bhoy, The Bear and the Mediator meet up to watch the biggest Rangers vs Celtic game in a long, long time. Listen to despair turn to drama as Rangers twice stage a comeback to rescue a draw against the current champions... what a game - what an episode!

23: Does it all come down to this? Rangers host Celtic on Sunday!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100

Rangers host Celtic this weekend for what is surely one of the most significant meetings between the two sides for many years. The lads preview the game whilst taking time to make reference to Kendrick Lamar and strange cheesecake flavours, while the mediator attempts a twist on trivia...

22: Celtic Back on Top, Rangers Waterlogged...

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Both sides progress in the Scottish Cup. Green shoots for Celtic as they start to look back to their best, and Rangers' spirits are dampened by Benfica and a certain Dens Park pitch...

21: The Bhoy, The Bear... and The Jambo!

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:15:00 +0100

For the first time in BATB history, both Celtic and Rangers lose their most recent league game! Brought in to rub salt in the wounds is friend of the pod Kenny, a Hearts fan. Needless to say, there's little agreement in the camp.

20: Rangers Go Top... We're Gonna Need a Bigger Shark!

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Rangers go top for the first time since August 2022 and Scott is suitably delighted. Patrick shares where he thinks it's all gone wrong before the lads debate the allocation fiasco at the SWPL clash between Rangers and Celtic.

19: Diomande in the Rough, Apologising to No-One, and Sack The Board?

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The January window SLAMS SHUT and there's very different moods in the two camps. Things get a bit heated as Patrick slates Celtic's recruitment... and is the league now 50/50?

18: Not Quite Ronaldo, Gran's Medical & The January Window

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The winter break is over and the Bhoy and the Bear are back to discuss routine Scottish cup wins, the January window so far, and preview a big week for Rangers in particular.

17: The Sound of Balding, Brother Collum & Celtic win the one that counts!

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Celtic win the Old Firm clash at Celtic Park! In the first episode of 2024 the boys break down the game, outline the importance of the January transfer window, and get a bit heated about the VAR call that was... or wasn't (?!) given during the match.

16: Booing Santa, Rangers Win League Cup, and Green Tinted Earmuffs

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

It's the 2023 Christmas special! And it couldn't come at a better time as Rangers win the league cup, Celtic capitulate and a certain listener is a surprise guest to get his own back against the Blue and Red faction of the podcast...

15: Kleenex, The Ballon D'Bear, and who will be top after the Old Firm game?

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:30:00 +0100

A nightmare weekend for Celtic and a comfortable win for Rangers despite being reduced to ten men... we have a title race! The lads preview differing European games, find out why Tom Cruise jumped on Oprah's couch and predict the League Cup Final outcome!

14: Bloating, Crisp Legs, and Rangers' Christmas Schedule

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Turns out both Celtic and Rangers fans want action in January to fix their squads. Scott, Steve and Paddy discuss the most recent games, and how we can improve Scottish football in the wake of a record TV deal for the English Premier League.

13: Penalties, Wet Wipes, and the Rogue Bear

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:30:00 +0100

Neither Celtic or Rangers picked up three points at the weekend, and penalty kicks were a key factor in both matches. The boys discuss this, respond to some interesting listener queries, and trial a new trivia format...

12: A Thrill for Mr Dessers, Elite Clubs, and Interim Managers

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0100

The pod gets a bit heated this week following a listener email! The lads also discuss Kris Boyd's claim that Aberdeen only turn up for Rangers, and have a belter of a trivia question sent in...

https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/11/atletico-madrid-diego-simone-goal-machine/

11: A General Hi, Celtic Hit for Six, and the Blind Bear

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0100

Scott, Steven and Patrick unpack a very busy run of fixtures which includes Rangers making it to the League Cup Final and Celtic being trounced by Atletico Madrid. Who has had a better start to the season? Who is the people? And how close is Italy to Belgium?...

10: The Old Scottish Maw, Jumping Back on the Fence, and Last Minute Winners

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:30:00 +0100

The lads reflect on Rangers' rapid turnaround against Hearts, discuss Celtic's great performance against Atletico Madrid, and debate whether or not there are any other players in Scotland who could play for the Old Firm. And who is most likely to win a double this season?

09: Belgian Muscle, Away Allocations, and Scotty's Trapp

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:30:00 +0100

There's a new manager in charge of Rangers! Scott breaks down an impressive start for Phillipe Clement, while Patrick rages about away allocations for Tynecastle and reveals who he thinks the best player in Scotland is right now. There's always time for some trivia, and Scott tries to spring his very own Trapp...

08: FC Montenegro, the Nice Bear, and can Celtic and Rangers save their European seasons?

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0100

Scott's back from Montenegro in the midst of a Rangers managerial change. Patrick tries to come to terms with a painful defeat to Lazio, and who is the best Old Firm manager since 1990?...

07: Bealin' Bear, Beamin' Bhoy - reaction to Beale's sacking

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0100

The 'Beale Signal' is pressed, and the team react to and discuss the sacking of Michael Beale as Rangers manager, and debate who might replace him.

06: Margot Robbie, Patched by Potter, and the Eye of the Beholder

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0100

Returning after the international break, the lads discuss the weekend results, analyse how/if Michael Beale can survive in the role, and debate the value of each squad...

05: Rangers Raging, the Letter of the Law, and Daddy Long Legs

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Celtic defeat Rangers 1-0 at Ibrox and the fallout ensues... Is the quality of the Old Firm acceptable? Is Beale to blame? And who's eating yoghurts on the podcast?

04: The Rabbi Redemption Arc, Derby Week, and it's a go for Joe

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100

Celtic fail to win once more, despite keeping their first clean sheet of the season! Ahead of the first derby of the season, the lads decide who's had the best transfer window so far, their dream deadline day signing, and predict who will be bragging on next week's episode...

03: Celtic Knocked Out, Highland Education, and Mike McBeale

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0100

The tables turn as Celtic are knocked out of the League Cup by Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. As deadline day approaches, debate rages over which club is the most appealing for potential signings - and whether or not Rangers will win the Treble...

02: Sticky Wickets, European Expectations, and Debbie Downer

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Which Glasgow side will go furthest in Europe this season? Should Rangers and Celtic move to the English Premier League if the option ever presents itself? And who remembers FK Viktoria Zizkov?

01: Kilmarnock, The Co-Efficient, and Michael Ball

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0100

Panic stations, or early days? Who has contributed the most to Scottish football in the last five years?

After the first game of the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership Season, Steve, Scott and Patrick discuss the fallout from a routine Celtic victory and Rangers' shock defeat to Killie - before falling out about the co-efficient, pondering plastic pitches, and testing each other with trivia.