Let Me Be Frank Podcast

Who really owns Celtic? How much influence does Dermot Desmond actually have? And can supporters force meaningful change at the club again?

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston are joined by Matt McGlone, one of the leading figures in the Celts for Change movement that helped bring down the old Celtic board in 1994.

More than 30 years later, Celtic supporters are once again demanding change. Matt compares the battle then with the protests now, the different supporter groups involved and the lessons today’s fans can take from the campaign that transformed the club.

We also look at Celtic’s shareholding structure, Dermot Desmond’s influence and whether ordinary shareholders realistically have the power to make a difference.

With the AGM approaching, it’s a timely discussion about Celtic’s past, present and future, and whether supporters today can achieve what Celts for Change managed more than three decades ago.

Plus, Matt reflects on the special significance of returning to Lisbon, the city where Celtic made history in 1967.

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Frank McAvennie is back with another Frankly Speaking ahead of a massive week for Celtic.

Macca believes Cameron Carter-Vickers was right to question Martin O’Neill’s approach and has plenty to say about Celtic’s tactics and team selection ahead of huge games against Benfica and Hearts.

Why isn’t the Ox getting his chance? Is it time to unleash Høgh and Duran together up front? And what needs to change if Celtic are going to get their season moving again?

Frank gives his verdict on all the big talking points ahead of two crucial games for the Hoops.

🎙️ Frankly Speaking on Let Me Be Frank

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Former Celtic defender Lex Baillie joins Frank and Simon for a brilliant look back at an extraordinary life in football and beyond.

Part of Celtic’s Centenary Double-winning squad, Lex went from professional footballer to Police Chief Inspector, while also growing up as the son of renowned football journalist and former Rangers player Doug Baillie. Some people even stopped speaking to his dad after Lex signed for Celtic.

Lex also recalls playing in Toronto alongside Brazil World Cup star Edinho, before visiting him in Rio and somehow ending up having a kickabout in a local park with the great Zico.

He takes us inside the Celtic dressing room, remembers the Old Firm battles he shared with Frank, the injury that changed his career and what it was like returning to Celtic Park and Ibrox as a police officer rather than a player.

A cracking conversation packed with brilliant stories.

Let Me Be Frank with Lex Baillie
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Things get heated on this week’s Frankly Speaking as Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston clash over the Celtic supporters’ tennis ball protest against Dermot Desmond at St Andrews.

Was it a step too far, or have frustrated supporters finally found a protest the Celtic hierarchy can’t ignore?

It develops into one of the most explosive debates Frank and Simon have had on the show as they discuss the growing divide between the club and sections of the support.

Plus, could Celtic shareholders even find themselves locked out of the upcoming AGM as tensions continue to rise?

🎙️ An explosive Frankly Speaking on Let Me Be Frank.

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Former Dundee United and Scotland star Andy McLaren joins Simon and Frank for one of the most honest and powerful conversations we’ve had on Let Me Be Frank.

Andy opens up about childhood trauma, alcohol and drug addiction and the moment his football career appeared to come crashing down when he failed a drugs test.

But what seemed like the end ultimately became his salvation.

In a raw and at times heartbreaking interview, Andy talks about reaching rock bottom, fighting his way back to football and remarkably going on to represent Scotland.

There are plenty of laughs and brilliant stories from Dundee United and Jim McLean along the way, but above all this is an inspiring story of addiction, survival, recovery and a second chance at life.
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