Why were Celtic founded

2025-11-05

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Despite what it says on the Celtic badge, the club was formed in November 1887.Just as there is sometimes confusion over this issue, so too are there arguments about why the club was founded.This latest podcast examines the influences of charity, religion, politics and business before reaching a conclusion.Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ his...

Despite what it says on the Celtic badge, the club was formed in November 1887.

Just as there is sometimes confusion over this issue, so too are there arguments about why the club was founded.

This latest podcast examines the influences of charity, religion, politics and business before reaching a conclusion.

Every week, you can listen for free to more stories from Celtic’s past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).

You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys’ history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.com

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