4TimsXtra - Tony's 10 Minute Tangent - Episode 1
Oct 15, 2026 · 10m
Summary
Tony launches his new "Thursday Tangent" feature to vent his frustration over Celtic's dramatic decline in European football. He contrasts recent Champions League results, where smaller clubs like Viking and Club Brugge beat top teams, with Celtic's poor performance against lesser opponents. The host criticizes CEO Michael Nicholson and board members for their excuses at AGMs, arguing that the club's failure to prepare for the new Champions League format is criminal. He also highlights the club's disorganized transfer process, noting the late announcement of a left-back signing as evidence …
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Introduction to Tony's Thursday Tangent
Frustration with AGM excuses and Champions League results
Viking, Sababaku, and Club Brugge's strong performances
Celtic's dramatic decline compared to peers
Other clubs' wins and Celtic's lack of progress
Slovan Bratislava's success and Celtic's disgrace
Therapeutic ranting and the concept of 10-minute tangents
Critique of Michael Nicholson's leadership
Expectations for the Benfica match and European peers
Bodo Glimt's success and Celtic's inability to compete
Late signing of a left-back and transfer strategy
Closing remarks and call for listener feedback
Outro and final sign-off
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Sponsor: Superhuman Go
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