BERNARD PONSONBY // This is ACSOM // A Celtic State of Mind // The link between football & politics

[@deckylevert7994]

One of the best Celtic orientated discussions I’ve seen, wonderful memories described by Bernard and Tommy, great to hear how Asim’s dad felt welcomed by Celtic fans and the legacy of that being more diehard Celtic fans✊🏻

[@Torky1965]

Bernard is a big gentleman and I used to see him at Mass at St Mary's in Coatbridge on a Sunday, he's always been a big Celtic man and I hope he has a long and happy retirement and may God bless him HH

[@thetone1526]

Fantastic show. One of Scotlands best political journalist by far. I really enjoyed listening to Bernard on his love for Celtic, couple this with the no nonsense Tommy Sheridan (superb) and finally the great and always logical Asim Rabbani 👏👏

[@doubledenim5224]

💚

[@etontrifle]

I remember him doorstepping George Gideon Osbourne in Edinburgh and chasing him up the street to the fleet of waiting Range Rovers.

[@jakmoan]

I was born into a rangers orientated family from Govan but when I married my wife in 72 I was introduced to the Celtic family and never looked back Thank god HH 🍀🍀🍀

[@Wull-cfc67]

Brought into the light from the darkside HH 🍀

[@rian202003]

Good man, ❤

[@mogmacphee7595]

So basically you are a turncoat and not a real supporter

[@jakmoan9522]

@@mogmacphee7595 shut your mouth we don’t need bigots like you Celtic are a multi cultural multi religious club who welcome all So if you think I’m a turncoat and not a real supporter then honestly you need to sit and think about what the club is about. You would fit well over at Ibrox with your bigotry.

[@Wull-cfc67]

@mogmacphee7595 that's a bit fcuking harsh it's a club for all 🔔end

[@jimward4533]

What a brilliant watch loved it 🍀

[@moeszyslak7304]

That's was excellent, really enjoyed that sit down and chat !! Well done guys 🍀👍🏼

[@DannyGormley01]

What an excellent show guys , just gets better and better each week 👍😃

[@ScottyBun]

Best hour I`ve heard all week, who knew auld Bernard was a tim, HH GUYS.

[@Soccerlegendinho]

Bernard sits just down from my dad and I, see him all the time. North stand upper. HH 🍀

[@NiallFraser]

I am a died in the wool Dundee supporter, but Celtic are woven into my life by others. Family and friends. Thanks for your work Acsom.

[@alanmurphy6264]

I see him all the time block 403 upper walk along you will see Bernard great to listen to his insight brilliant ❤

[@iancameron2357]

Brilliant guest was Bernard, great listen with some profound contributions 👏

[@Kenny-67]

Outstanding interview with the Bernard bhoy..well done ACSOM 👏👏👏🍀💚

[@paulmiller7344]

Brilliant and loved it.

[@robertirvine4836]

Brilliant interview well done acsom and Bernard hh

[@chrishiggins9323]

Great man Bernard, me and my dad have a word with you on an ocasional basis. Sits just below me. Great guy!

[@BRYDO.DRUMMER]

Brilliant pod AS per lads Bernard BEST at what you dome at STV AS Tommy said Had WE idea AS you were all abt ☘️

[@Invernaewhere]

This brought back memories of the Real Madrid game back then I’m sure that was the game where I seen Laurie Cunningham play and was mesmerised by the way he took corners I tried hitting a corner like that for hours good memories 🍀🍀🍀

[@wullymcmurray3139]

Outside of the right boot with pace.Outstanding.

[@GregoryKane11]

Well done PJ and Asim ... great interview!

[@Multijoe84]

An interesting listen. I listened to Graham spiers interview Bernard on his platform a few weeks back. A thoroughly knowledgeable chap. I often feel had we beat feyenoord in 1970 to win the EC for a second time that would have put us in the pantheon of the true greats. I think I remember reading by about 1976 or 77 the belief had set in that we were never gonna win it again. Up till then it was a distinct possibility.

[@williamhastie5056]

Once again I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Great anecdotes from Bernard. I agree with Aseem. 3-0 to Celtic. COYBIG. 🍀

[@georget1050]

Well done did you have money on it

[@Luci67]

Great addition to weekday shows. Absolutely loved the passion tonight. Agree with 3-1 prediction on Sunday 🥰 xx

[@moeszyslak7304]

Yes 3-1 to the Tic 🍀

[@Luci67]

@@moeszyslak7304 Let’s hope 👍🍀

[@P_A_MC]

You guys are so lucky to get to chew the fat with Bernard. I always loved his delivery and the stories were solid gold.

[@pepelemoko2820]

Fabulous heart warming discussion. Still got a reply from comrade Tommy to a letter of support I sent him during his stay at Saughton. Such respect for Bernard even though he and Ruth Wishart blanked my offer of a big issue outside Deacon Brodies Tavern when the parly was sitting at the C of S. No grudges held.

[@Multijoe84]

Never realised Tommy had been in the jile

[@PeterHendrie-b4n]

Great Podcast guys I could have listened to another hour of all these great stories.Well done guys 👏👏🍀

[@CharlesLamont-fv7rd]

This was class should do more like this great guests always thought Bernard was class act HH YNWA

[@frankdevine1895]

Used to see the Bould Bernard regularly in the old Wellcome Inn in the Calton during the 1990's. Also remember well one of the James Connolly marches through the Cowgate and, following the speeches, Bernard, while reporting on the event for STV, standing to attention as Amhrán na bhFiann was performed. Top Man ☘️

[@ronnieglavin2416]

Brilliant Frank 🇮🇪 🍀

[@markiebhoy88]

Had the pleasure of hearing Bernard speak at the Tommy Burns Supper earlier this year. A passionate and intelligent man and Celtic fan.

[@chrisfraser3057]

BERNARD PONSONBY, What a total gentleman, enjoyed talking to him in LYCHES....... WE ARE BOTH GARNGAD BHOYS..... 💚🤍💚

[@fugeestonner1321]

Another fantastic show 👏🏼..I used to enjoy a beer in the Welcome Inn after the games at Paradise and had the privilege of speaking to Bernard on numerous occasions great guy and as you see he loves The Hoops..these interviews are getting better every week..massive Congratulations to Paul John ,Tommy and Asim and all the ACSOM Team HH 🍀

[@padraig7744]

The best Celtic channel on KZbin. Well done guys, great content as always HH

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

Bernard is an absolute legend...

[@jamesreilly8455]

Fantastic interview 👏 🍀

[@tommydaniel3206]

really enjoyed this thank you

[@johnhiggins9801]

Great show thanks from across the pond

[@DBMac1888]

Honestly, Loved that Bernard's knowledge is different class Great show 👍🍀

[@81lmac]

Brilliant

[@riboid]

I worked in the refurbishment of Celtic Park during the Fergus era and when it was nearly completed, shamefully, I stole a few of the caricatures from the wall (sorry Fergus). Anyway, going to my car I had the Danny McGrain caricature in its frame, but I had the rawlplugs sticking out of the back of the 'hot' frame. So, I saw Danny in the car park and asked him to sign his caricature and desperately trying to hide the rawlplugs, he asked where I got the frame from, and I said I bought them (I am sure he never believed me!). Thanks, Danny - always my No1 Celtic player.

[@georget1050]

At a game against Hamilton at Paradise 8-3 was the score if my memory serves me correct. Deep into the game the ball went out for a shy at the jungle end & Danny came over to take it when a shout came from the jungle c’mon Danny from a young man & I can’t remember if it was before he took the shy or immediately after he turned round to the youth & said with humility I’m fucked & the jungle roared. I can still see it in my mind’s eye today a very fond memory for me . Thanks for sharing.

[@riboid]

@@georget1050 I remember Danny starting to get the grey whiskers in his beard and it affected me as I knew his time was limited and nearing an end. I have never felt that about another player since then, even Larsson.

[@roblilly8878]

😅😁 This is box office stuff might take a few listens to digest...🎉 Asim confirmed in my mind as the best acsom contributer / presenter (sorry gerry taylour).

[@doubledenim5224]

He’s not too bad is he….honestly an amazing professional & a really genuinely good person to boot! 👍🏻🫶

[@roblilly8878]

@@doubledenim5224 keep up the good work lads , n lassies of acsom hail hail 🍀🍀

[@onceatim67]

A cracking show 💚🍀

[@alanknotts1844]

Wasn't Tommy a Rangers fan who once thought both Celtic and Rangers were 2 sides of the same coin? Maybe we should ask Billy Davies that. Anyway, we used to see Bernard in Bairds occassionally. I always remember him belting out 'Irish Soldier Laddie' in that big booming voice of his.👍

[@NirvanaSeattle67]

Ole cracking chat with Bernard & the lads 🍀

[@andybhoy1888]

Great episode

[@gerrycoyle9151]

Ach, missed this! Did Bernard mention his auld pal George 'Monti' Montgomery? He was in my class at UoG. Just wondered if he was still kicking around. Hope so.

[@PMacAttackPMacAttack]

Great show thank you JP

[@desdiamond5700]

Bernard’s best moment was when he totally crushed smeato when he tried to get into the political scene. Big man wasn’t having it and made a total fool of him😂 Bernard knew what he was doing, it was brilliant .

[@spreadthelove77]

I remember that. Poor Smeato was a daft puppet and Bernard was getting in about his handlers. Top man🍀

[@McGrory69]

What a brilliant interview 👍👍🍀🍀🍀🍀👍👍

[@paulmcguire3382]

Big bernard is a gentleman brilliant show asssif Paul John and Tommy hh ☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@bigred7318]

Auld Boab Gillespie was my drinking and rowing partner, he'll be long missed, I first met him at the Two Headed Man, to rowing in the Scotia, the Clutha and latterly the Winds, I miss him and the dugs, what a man...he loved the row 💚 well missed Boab...God rest you x

[@ACelticStateOfMind]

Beautiful memories and message 💚

[@josephconnelly4863]

Another great show lads 😊

[@lindsaygrant9283]

top notch....

[@paulmcewan8144]

4-1 the Celtic Hail Hail

[@JimmyJinky67]

45:57 I chose to support Celtic for the exact same reasons as David Hayman, i was late to the game because as i kid i had no interest in football, i also went to a non dom school and was surrounded by lots of bigoted Rangers fans so seen up close and personal the bile first hand, i love Celtic.

[@josephagnew4826]

HH PJ BRILLIANT TALK ENJOYED ALL OFF IT HH KTF

[@Stephenmcinally-b3w]

Great

[@tunnakeech1702]

a great show ,,lads...

[@paulcarroll8358]

I really identified with his comment about about having the time to watch Celtic podcasts. I really need to get a part time job soon 😂🙏

[@riboid]

Great show and watched all of it (no mean feat with all the destractions we have these days).

[@paddylavery5387]

Asim is a legend☘☘☘

[@garydoonin6498]

Good interview but Tommy needs to brush up on his history a wee bit . 122000 at Hampden following season 73 and Dixie’s 74 hat trick was LCF not Dryborough

[@garymacdonald7165]

Roy Keane is correct! He wasnt nervous v Clyde and thats why he played like a giraffe on ice!

[@MarionMclaughlin-c6l]

My neighbour Bernard 💚💚💚

[@agoogleuserblootet5111]

I remember Bernard from Trinity High School.

[@seanmckenna4155]

Great memory Budapest Liz and Rich 1972

[@finhq018]

That Newcastle pre season friendly. That was the day the Larsson song changed from "we wanted Shearer but he was dearer" to "but he's a wanker"

[@neildmedia]

Tommy checked out for about 20mins near the end, staring into space, not listening 😮 Piped up at the end. Strange

[@cormackjames]

I had already decided if Asim is not on this one I am not donating. Absolutely fascinating again, I love the diversity in guests. I can tell Asim really enjoyed this one and learned from it. Asim could easily be the best TV presenter. Bernard was a great guest. Can someone please post the lyrics to Spearmint Chewing Gum and Macaroon Bars, I had it on cassette as a child, best song ever.

[@johnhaggarty2857]

Was THINKING like the DOUBLE SHUFFLE all the time never paid in

[@den264]

I got married to a Rangers woman in 1982 and slowly converted her over from the dark side !

[@paulmcguire3382]

I was a pie boy wen I was young sevco end 1 day they tipped the pies so I hit 1 of them in the coupon 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BRYDO.DRUMMER]

Paused there ATS right Viola Pick Newcastle cause Scottish weather N went cpl hundred miles down road For Scorching Weather AYE RIGHT 😜

[@georgeoneill6942]

What is the music used in the intro? Sounds like a 70s tv cop show.

[@ACelticStateOfMind]

You’ve got me thinking of a new show. Who’d be the tag-team though? Yogi & Connolly, patrolling the Bronx.

[@georgeoneill6942]

@@ACelticStateOfMind remake of starsky and hutch. that way the car would have the tic down the side. DD and Tomy playing the two coppers, with PJ playing Huggy Bear.

[@alimcdiarmid4129]

🍀⚽️✅🤔 Bernard

[@stephenmcdonald9950]

☘️

[@BaronVonHaggis]

🍀🍀

[@marybarr8071]

Is Bernard a Garngad boy ?

[@davidbrophy693]

Who is Sheridan trying to kid?

[@Alexftp]

Get Phil macgiollabain on 💯 👏

[@Rick-S-70]

I nearly said huns 😂

[@AT-ll25]

Bernard was a great guest, Tommy is still an embarrassment, we all know he used to support Rangers.

[@darwin-zn9gt]

Keegan transfer fee was 5 hundred thousand not 6

[@davidnunnery8855]

I was born in penilee family came from Govan k applied and got over all the. Hurdles lm 7major Personnel sitting asking questions l know lm through l into last question into. Moment I comes did you go to l was warned about this what school did go to l said could l go to the toilet yes they say when l came out lm told fill out last question what didl do How spell Roman Catholic It was over l walk out laughing missed bullet in that one lhave worked all over planet thank you Scottish cable god bless you

[@seanmckenna4155]

Budapest 72

[@ronnieglavin2416]

Quality again guys 👏 🇮🇪 🍀

[@James-ch4ml]

I remember i met big Bernard when celtic where playing thistle at firhill and he was with his dad and my mate who I was with was fucking steaming and I says to my mate that's Bernard poniby and being as drunk as he was turned to me and says who the fuck is Bernard ponsiby

[@marcsnow1888]

Serious question 🤔 I live in north America, who is Brendan

[@marcsnow1888]

Sorry Bernard

[@James-ch4ml]

@@marcsnow1888 I also met him at a gig in the barrowland he was well bevied that night

[@josephagnew4826]

HH SPOKE 2 BERNARD IN BRAEMAR LOL VERY POLITE SPOKE AWAY: MY PLAYER CHARLIE NICHLOS & FOR DIXIE DEANS HIS FAMILY DID NOT SPEAK 2 HIM FOR SIGNING FOR CELTIC HH KTF

[@paulmcguire3382]

Oops asim sorry

[@stuartrobertson4714]

Aye and jim Trainor kept saying on radio Celtic is nothing but a mid table club and trying to convince people that there was nothing wrong with rangers just him when the whole off the universe new they was deed

[@IronBhoy]

Spat my tea oot at Tommy nearly saying Huns….. 😂😂😂💚🍀💚👍

[@WilliamKerr-x8m]

What do you expect a complete utter bay bag

[@jamieforbes2389]

2.30 seconds in and shite - yes I can definitely smell shite

[@ACelticStateOfMind]

Which football team do you support Jamie?

[@DelAlgeo]

First topic on a Celtic podcast… Rangers 😂

[@ACelticStateOfMind]

Watching a Celtic podcast, out of interest, which team do you support?

[@DelAlgeo]

@@ACelticStateOfMind AS Roma

[@HarryGeee]

Did the media do enough for the 100s of child victims of the multitude of predators who worked for Celtic FC?

[@ACelticStateOfMind]

Are you genuinely concerned for the victims? Or are you sitting at 4am on a Sunday morning, wired to the moon, indulging in your favourite obsession?

[@HarryGeee]

@@ACelticStateOfMind Concerned for the many victims. Please make a pod about the years of abuse covered up by your club mate Be on the right side of history, if you can…

[@Michael-yl4or]

The peeing in a beer can thing,and women at games in those days,brought back a memory for me from around the late 70's/1980ish....my pal who wasn't a big football fan but went to a few Celtic games with me,just to pass the odd day for him. The reason he stopped going to games with me at all? The WOMAN standing next to us lifted her skirt,squatted with her knickers down and proceeded to piss in a beer can. 🫣

[@stuartrobertson4714]

Nice win for the Celtic legands today over man united eh mon. the hoops 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬👍 thanks