From McKnightmare to Magic: Allen McKnight on Celtic, West Ham and Crossing the Divide
This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic, West Ham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Allen McKnight. His career had everything from the highs of Celtic’s centenary season to the tough days of the McKnightmare headlines and plenty of wild nights out.Allen talks about growing up in a Protestant household in Northern Ireland, supporting the other side of the Glasgow divide, and then finding himself in goal for Celtic in the 1988 Scottish Cup Final win. He also reflects on his friendship with Anton Rogan, who faced abuse for playing for Northern Ireland, and how football helped both men navigate a divided time back home.There are plenty of laughs as Allen and Macca look back on their nights out, the characters in the Celtic dressing room, and the moment he won over West Ham fans who once gave him that unforgettable nickname.Honest, funny, emotional and packed with great stories. One of football’s most entertaining characters tells it exactly as it was.Remember to subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode.
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Should Kyogo Return? Why Celtic Give Away So Many Free Kicks & The Hamstring Mystery
Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston dive into the big Celtic questions. Should Kyogo return? Why are Celtic conceding so many free kicks? And what’s behind the flood of hamstring injuries this season?Plenty of laughs, big opinions, and trademark Macca honesty in this Let Me Be Frank special.📌 Subscribe FREE on YouTube so you never miss an episode:https://youtube.com/@letmebefrankpodcast?si=Al4qMfHk_8nfj7X-#Celtic #Kyogo #LetMeBeFrankPodcast #FrankMcAvennie #SPFL #ScottishFootball
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Tony Cottee: West Ham’s Crisis, the “West Ham Way,” and Why Martin O’Neill Should Stay at Celtic
Two West Ham legends reunite as Frank McAvennie and Tony Cottee sit down to discuss the current turmoil at the club and what the famous “West Ham Way” really means.Cottee also looks back on his time playing under Martin O’Neill at Leicester City and explains why he believes his old boss is still the right man to lead Celtic forward.Honest, funny, and full of insight from two players who know what it means to wear the shirt.🎙 Let Me Be Frank is hosted by Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie, bringing you real football stories and laughs from the legends who lived them.📌 Subscribe FREE on YouTube so you never miss an episode:https://youtube.com/@letmebefrankpodcast?si=Al4qMfHk_8nfj7X-#TonyCottee #FrankMcAvennie #WestHam #Celtic #MartinONeill #LetMeBeFrankPodcast #ScottishFootball #PremierLeague
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Red Cards, Penalty Fury and O’Neill’s Future | Frank Reacts to Celtic vs Rangers Semi-Final
In this Let Me Be Frank special, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston break down a dramatic Celtic vs Rangers semi-final that has everyone talking.Frank shares his honest views on:⚽ The Trusty–Butland incident and whether the officials completely got it wrong✋ The Ralston handball and what VAR somehow missed🟥 Why he believes there should have been three red cardsHe also gives his take on what happens next for Martin O’Neill, and whether the Celtic legend should stay in charge until the end of the season.With Celtic and St Mirren, two of Frank’s former clubs, now set to meet in the final, the lads look ahead to what promises to be a belter.Expect laughs, fireworks and classic Macca honesty.🎙 Let Me Be Frank brings you real football stories, straight from the people who lived them.📌 Subscribe FREE on YouTube so you never miss an episode:https://youtube.com/@letmebefrankpodcast?si=Al4qMfHk_8nfj7X-#Celtic #Rangers #FrankMcAvennie #MartinONeill #ScottishFootball #LetMeBeFrankPodcast #VAR #OldFirm
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The Rebels Have Won Before… and Can Win Again - Brian Dempsey on the Soul of Celtic
In this special episode, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic director Brian Dempsey, the man who helped lead the 1994 “rebel takeover” that saved the club from collapse.From his famous declaration outside Celtic Park, “The game’s over, the Rebels have won,” to the current turmoil at the top of the club, Dempsey reflects on three decades of battles, boardrooms and belief.He talks about:⚽ Toppling the old Celtic family dynasty and the dramatic nights that changed the club forever.💚 His hot-and-cold relationship with Fergus McCann, the stubborn visionary who rebuilt Celtic Park and divided opinion.💥 His run-ins with Dermot Desmond and his surprise at Desmond’s recent criticism of Brendan Rodgers.🍀 Why he believes Celtic supporters can one day own their club, and why European glory shouldn’t be just a memory.It’s part history lesson, part rallying cry, and a reminder that maybe, just maybe, the Rebels can win again.🎙 Let Me Be Frank brings you honest, funny and unfiltered stories from the people who have lived Scottish football’s biggest moments.📌 Subscribe FREE on YouTube so you never miss an episode:https://youtube.com/@letmebefrankpodcast?si=Al4qMfHk_8nfj7X-#Celtic #BrianDempsey #FergusMcCann #DermotDesmond #LetMeBeFrankPodcast #FrankMcAvennie #ScottishFootball
Frankly speaking, there's nobody quite like Frank McAvennie. Whether it's fun, football, or forthright opinions, Macca is the ultimate lovable rogue with a career full of scrapes & triumphs. He topped scoring charts for Celtic and West Ham and represented Scotland in the World Cup. Since hanging up his boots, he's known for his hilarious after-dinner speeches & sharp punditry. Now, with his new podcast "Let Me Be Frank," Macca alongside co-host Simon Houston tackles today's big issues with his unique style, joined by top names in sport, music, entertainment, and more. Tune in for a wild ride!
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