Well, developments on Monday had already made one of the contributors' voice notes redundant, and we were winding up for a lengthy debate about the new manager when a text message brought any speculation to a halt. With Paul away on Collective SG business we got Davie Farrell in to take his place.

We had a chat about why the emptying of Nancy was the right decision and then we had a fairly spirited discussion about Martin O'Neill getting the job until the end of the season.

It's fair to say that, amid the happiness that Nancy is gone and Martin is in, we discuss whether he should be given longer. Two say no, one says yes.

We have an absolutely incredible RGC nomination from the boy Farrell, but the host exercises his veto to nominate the two lads in row CC in section 138 of the Jock Stein Stand.

It's a cheery episode that none of us saw coming around half two on Saturday.

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As you can imagine, there's little in the way of cheeriness in this week's episode.

We reflect on the Livi game, the Fir Park Shambles, and it's fair to say no one is looking forward to Saturday. We are grateful to Davie Farrell for his voice notes, which accurately capture the mood of the other three lads.

It's a tough listen but we are sure that it reflects how the (silent) majority are feeling about the club just now.

We would like to thank you all for your support and kind words about the pod, and wish you all a peaceful and happy new year.

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Which is more than Johnny Kenny has managed to do in the last two games.

It's a mixed bag this week. There's some discussion about the shambles at Tannadice with a bit of input from Davie Farrell, which you'll note was recorded just after the final whistle.

We then move on to Sunday's game against Aberdeen and we genuinely look for and actually find some positives we can take from the performance.

None of us are convinced by the new manager, but at least, for the first time, we could see what he is trying to do. The issue that we don't have the personnel available is a problem so there's some chat about the upcoming window.

There's a jaw-dropping story from a trip to Carlisle that is worth hearing, incidentally.

All three of the lads thank you all for your support of the podcast, and we wish all of you who celebrate a happy and peaceful Christmas.

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We got some feedback after last week's episode that we had been overly harsh in our view of the new manager.

It's fair to say that the events of the last seven days, unfortunately, have vindicated us to an extent. Incidentally, none of us takes any pleasure from that.

As we watched events unfold on the pitch, we decided that some input from an ex-pro and coach would be worthwhile, so Davie Farrell joins us to pass judgment on Nancy's "game plans" and it's no spoiler to say he's baffled at what he's seen in those first three games.

We end the pod with a very personal RGC Award, and as always, thanks to everyone for their continued support, we appreciate every single one of you who listens.

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We did say when we started the pod, we wouldn't try to be knee-jerk reactionaries.

Well, that shitshow on Sunday, against the backdrop of the events of the last 10 months, has put paid to any idea of us being optimistic about what lies ahead.

There's a very brief review of the Dundee game, followed by a dissection of Sunday's horror show. We genuinely want Nancy to be a success, but there was a lot to worry about, and we discussed our concerns at some length.

We look forward to the Roma game, and it's fair to say our man in the east isn't brimming with confidence about the outcome.

Our attention then turns to the cup final and again optimism is in short supply.

F*ck me, this episode sounds like right laugh, doesn't it?

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There's a fair amount of cheeriness this week.

Three great away wins have improved the mood, prompting the host to seek forgiveness from our man in the west.

We talk about that great victory in Rotterdam before moving on to Sunday's game in Edinburgh. All three lads were in attendance to see Celtic win comfortably at Easter Road although Jim and Paul (in particular) may have overindulged before and after the game.

It wouldn't be the RGC Podcast if there wasn't some moaning and the delay in announcing the new manager gives us the opportunity to go in two-footed on the board.

Finally, we agree on the RGC of the week as the repeated bed soiling from the lads from Gorgie since we anointed their manager as an RGC has us all living in fear of "the RGC Curse" .

Thanks for all your support, we really appreciate it

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We never promised you a rose garden...

A year ago today, we released the first RGC pod, and we promised an upbeat pod, free of moaning and bed wetting. That's worked out well hasn't it?

This week's pod is a bit bloody miserable with a side of righteous anger. The combination of an uninspiring win on Saturday, which followed a shambles of an AGM and a collective meeting, means there isn't much positivity around.

Just a reminder that we are just three fans giving our opinions on Celtic, and we're not attempting to become influencers or try to monetise the pod, so it's possible you won't agree with our opinions, but be assured these opinions come from a good place.

Incidentally, the invite for Ross Desmond to come on and discuss his views on the support is a genuine one.

Thank you for all your support in the last year. We love doing it, and some of your feedback has humbled us.

So spread the word.

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The title isn't a song by a Belle & Sebastian tribute band but a reference to the story behind this week's RGC.

As it's international week we took the opportunity to record a pre-AGM podcast and the message is that if you are a shareholder make sure your voice is heard either by going to AGM, Proxying your vote or getting your vote registered. It all helps to send a message to the board even if the block votes will ensure the status quo (for now)

It also appears that the new manager will be announced this week and we enter the "Wilfball" era and we'd love to say the pod contributors are excited about what lies ahead.

We think you know us well enough to know that's not how it pans out.

The pod finishes with the RGC being revealed as the bass player of a seminal 80s band (No, not that one)

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