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Frankly Speaking: "Stop Taking Celtic Fans For Fools!" Frank Questions O’Neill & Dressing-Room Unrest

Frank McAvennie has had enough of the positive spin around Celtic. With performances and results continuing to frustrate supporters, Macca questions whether Martin O’Neill is insulting the intelligence of the fans by trying to talk things up. His message is simple: stop taking the Celtic support for fools. Frank and Simon also discuss growing concerns over the dressing room, with talk of cliques forming behind the scenes and unrest within the squad. There’s also a fascinating transfer story, with Frank saying he’s heard from a trusted source that Celtic tried to bring Scott Bain back from Falkirk during the summer. And with Besiktas heading to Celtic Park, Macca fears things could get ugly if Celtic don’t improve quickly. Another Frankly Speaking on Let Me Be Frank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tam McManus: Celtic, Hibs, Scott Brown Cleaning His Boots & Dressing-Room Stories

One of Scottish football’s funniest characters joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant new episode of Let Me Be Frank. Former Hibs favourite Tam McManus has played for more clubs than most people can remember, and he’s got the stories to prove it. Tam reveals how he started out with his boyhood heroes Celtic before deciding his future lay at Hibs, where a young Scott Brown somehow ended up cleaning his boots. From dressing-room antics and colourful characters to life as an outspoken pundit and hugely popular after-dinner speaker, Tam has Frank and Simon in stitches as he looks back on his football journey. Expect brilliant stories, plenty of laughs and no shortage of opinions on Scottish football. Another cracking episode of Let Me Be Frank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Frankly Speaking: Why Won’t Celtic Play The Ox? | Is Callum McGregor’s Legacy Under Threat?

Frank McAvennie wants answers over Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s lack of game time at Celtic. With the midfield crying out for quality, Macca questions why the former Arsenal and Liverpool man isn’t getting more opportunities. Is there something going on behind the scenes, or is Celtic simply leaving a top player sitting on the bench? Frank and Simon also turn their attention to Callum McGregor. After giving so much to Celtic over the years, the captain is now facing growing criticism over his performances and his place in the side. Is McGregor being judged too harshly, or could the current struggles begin to affect how his Celtic legacy is remembered? 🎙️ Another Frankly Speaking on Let Me Be Frank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kevin Kyle Opens Up On His Open Goal Exit | Hearts, Celtic & Life After Football

Kevin Kyle is back on Let Me Be Frank, and once again he doesn’t hold back. In a revealing conversation with Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston, Kevin opens up about being let go by Open Goal after eight years, how he dealt with the departure and what life has looked like since. He also reflects candidly on life after professional football, the highs, the lows and the lessons he’s learned along the way. And there’s plenty of football chat too. The former Hearts striker gives his verdict on where his old club went so badly wrong in their 7-1 defeat to Celtic, before the lads debate who should now be considered favourites for the Scottish Premiership title. Honest opinions, brilliant stories, plenty of laughs and absolutely no punches pulled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Frankly Speaking: Celtic Have ENDED Hearts’ Title Challenge | It’s a Two-Horse Race Now

Frank McAvennie reacts to a huge weekend in the title race after Celtic thrashed Hearts 7-1 while Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw by Dundee. Macca believes that result has effectively ended Hearts’ title challenge and says the race has now been reduced to Celtic and Rangers. Was the Hearts challenge always going to fade? How damaging was Rangers dropping points again? And has Celtic just sent a major statement to the rest of the league? 🎙️ Full Frankly Speaking available now on Let Me Be Frank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt McGlone: Celts for Change Then, Celtic Protests Now | What Must Happen Next?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Frankly Speaking: CARTER-VICKERS WAS RIGHT TO QUESTION O’NEILL! | Celtic’s Huge Week Ahead

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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From Celtic to the Cops… and a Kickabout with Zico! | Lex Baillie

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About Let Me Be Frank Podcast

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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Creator
Simon Houston
Hosted by
Frank McAvennie, Simon Houston
Years active
2026 - 2024
Episodes
176

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