The Battle To Save Celtic: Part 7 - Peter Grant, Celtic Player (1984 - 97)
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- 🟢 Exactly 30 years ago Fergus McCann swept into Celtic Park and secured the clubs very existence with an eleventh hour investment that would alter the course of Celtic’s history for ever.
Many figures played a key part in what eventually took place on that day back on the 4th of March 1994 and we've spoken to several of the most important individuals across the series so far.
🍀 At The Celtic Exchange our aim in The Battle To Save Celtic series been to cover the story from all angles and we untangle the tale of a quite incredible time in Celtic's history.
Guests so far have included fans' groups, financial analysts, businessmen and journalists, but what we haven't heard - up until now - is the view from INSIDE the Celtic dressing room.
Peter Grant was a Celtic player between 1984 - 97 and during that time experienced all the emotions you could imagine as the club went through the most memorable highs, and the most miserable lows.
Working under both "the old board" and the "new regime" as well as pulling on the Hoops almost 500 times, Peter has a story to tell.
And this is it!
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I have to say, Peter has aged really well. He looks great.
Have loved this series of podcasts. Quite sad to hear Peter recall his memories of Maurice Johnston snubbing us for rangers. That was a huge blow at the time, I remember it well. I think he’s right when he said that started a huge downward spiral for us, looking back.
He's in top form Joe!
A few of the guests have now mentioned how pivotal that Mo Johnston situation was at that time.
Great stuff. I love listening to Peter.
This was my first era of Celtic.
First game was 1984.
5 - 0 against Morton.
I've still got my signed programme.
Brilliant stuff bazzzz - you and Peter both made your "Celtic debuts" in 1984! 🙌
Remember that last final Peter chased a player the length of the park wae one leg hobbing to stop them scoring & he got there. Also one of the most iconic pics you'll ever see was Granty blessing himself at ibrox then both arms up with the sun belting on him outstanding image. Loved Peter the pointer a celtic legend.
100% Will always be remembered for that Tommy Burns Final in 95
As a young man growing up in London and fanatical… absolutely besotted by Celtic… travelling up relentlessly through the “baron” years…. I don’t think I ever gave Peter grant the respect or adulation he deserved as a Celtic stalwart…. 🍀
100% Foy, a real Celtic man 🍀
Hand on heart, Peter Grant is a Celtic legend in respect to that
A massive Celtic man 🍀
HH. Thank U! Another great interview. Great insight by Granty. I liked his take on the Judas saga. I agreed with Peter saying, how damaging that was. Aw the CELTIC Family, who were following the Hoops back then know that! It hurt Big Time! First time around playing for CELTIC. He was Idolized. Then, for money reasons...... He became Judas! Never wull be forgiven! Peter, talks really well. That was a Ghood choice having him. Thanks again. HH.
Cheers derek, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. Peter was brilliant 🍀
Fantastic podcast and so insightful , have thoroughly enjoyed all of them
Cheers B, glad you've been enjoying them
Superb, what Johnstone did was inexcusable, the effect it had on the club, in particular big Billy was massive.
Agreed Peter, had a massive impact on Celtic at that time
At this particular time,im really enjoying this playlist, particularly the Keevins one and this Peter "The Particular Pointer" Grant one.
Brilliant stuff ,what a club!!!
Great to hear and glad you've been enjoying the series 🍀
Really enjoyed all these podcasts, thank you for all the effort. Peter Grant speaks from the heart, Hail Hail!
You're welcome, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed 🍀
Always loved Peter, he’s never got enough credit imo, he was far from just a run around and hard tackles player some seem to think.
His love and passion for Celtic has and never will be in question . 💚 💚
Definitely Anthony. As committed a player as you'll see 🍀
Great stuff luving this series hope there's a few more
Thanks, appreciate the comment. We’re not done yet…
The way he describes leaving Celtic park for the last time as a player must have felt gut wrenching even though he left on his own terms. Poignant stuff.
Cant have been easy Gavin. He'd only ever known Celtic his whole playing career up until then.
I have really enjoyed the podcasts, very insightful of the times and good to jog the memory again of what we as Celtic supporters endured at the time.
Great to hear Stephen, glad you've enjoyed them
Thanks Tino for the insights of another Celtic Legend of those times. You can see Peter is a true Celtic supporter, full of energy
Welcome @mrc glad you enjoyed it 🍀
Great content again, was at Peter's testimonial against München they had to open the top tiers around the ground as turnout was larger than expected. If my memory's not playing tricks i think Peter was a striker in his early days in the boys team.
Was there too. Great night even though Bayern outclassed us. Remember the Hoops had a Bayern coloured (Red/Blue) Celtic logo on the jersey that night.
Yep he definitely started out as a striker Andy
Another cracking episode! 👊🏻🇮🇪🍀
Cheers Marky! 🍀
Great show again loved this what a week to show it team should be made to watch it this is what is needed to be at Celtic hh❤
Thanks James, glad you've been enjoying it.
Brilliant stuff, as usual. Love this and Granty.
Cheers Boxer, glad you've been enjoying the series (and cheers for spreading the word on the Huddlleboard!)
Yet another brilliant episode Tino.👍👍👍
Cheers MrG, appreciated 🙌
Peter Grant is loved by older Celtic fans because he tried to make us better every game he played. His testimonial night was rammed for a reason, you can tell by his passion when talking about club.
Absolutely James. 100% committed to Celtic! 🍀
Just watched it and am not joking it made me 😢 listening to him. My hero a true Celt
A real Celtic man 🍀 Thanks for watching Patrick
What a great series the best celtic podcast series I've heard on the takeover period. Great work enjoyed it big time 👌
Thanks for the kind words Robert. Delighted you enjoyed it 🍀
Another great interview
Thanks Mart 🙌
A true Celtic man HH
100% Ged
Ok t I n o another one brill looking forward to it ,one of my buddies was peters father in law big jimmy unfortunately now passed ,hh🙏joe. Little Ireland 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😎
Cheers Joe, let me know what you think.
@@TheCelticExchangewell young t I n o .,it was really good no , better than that (brill)listening to Peter you actually feel his emotions , when he talks about Celtic , although a player , he’s so much like t.burns ,in that he can’t hide his pride and love for the club : the questions you put to him were brilliantly thought out as well so a big clap on the back to you from me and I’m sure every one who watched , in closing ,I do go on a bit , the cup final tells every one that’s got Celtic at heart all they need to know about our players and supporters tc all ,.hh. Joe. Little. Ireland. 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍😎🙏
Another excellent interview Tino. Clearly the players were totally professional during the lead up to Fergus coming in. Just kept their heads down and played. They just wanted a celtic man to take control.
Cheers Robert. Must have been a difficult time for the players and sounds like they were kept as much in the dark as the supporters.
Great pod tino archie bhoy is looking well 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Thanks @cef Yeh Archie was in fine form!
Thanks for the memories from the Jungle Peter. You look like you could still play top football
he's in good shape! 😀
Peter grant was worshipped at Celtic, when he finally won a trophy,there were tears everywhere. Always him and Tommy leading us through a lot off hard times, rangers team full of world class players. No one understood how they could afford these players, so Celtic supporters had to suck it up for years. But good times returned
Definitely James. He had to wait a long time for the trophy in 1995 but had one league and cups before that in 1986 (Love Street) and in 89 (Joe Miller Cup Final). Was a long wait between 89 - 95 though.
This has been a fantastic series. Loved every one of them. This is an absolutely beautiful interview, Tino. Bit of a tear-jerker, but Peter Grant...what a giant of a man. We need a bit of that now.
Great interview with Peter Grant ,have enjoyed this and all the others in this series. Thanks
Brilliant Gavin, cheers for the kind comment. Peter was a heart on sleeve kind of player and he's much the same when he talks about Celtic now 🍀
@@lizmiller2679 Thanks Liz, really appreciate that 🍀
Peter Grant top man great speaking always a Celt🤩
Cheers David 🍀
Top Class Tino,, another masterclass interview, PG passion for our club is undeniable.
Thanks Jay! Peter's passion for Celtic is undeniable!
Not afraid to admit I teared up as Peter talked of leaving Celtic park for last time as a player . 💚
Cheers for watching Anthony, glad you enjoyed it 🍀
Would be so good if you could get Paul mcstay 🍀🍀🍀
The Maestro's a quiet man these days
@@TheCelticExchange last I heard he was in Australia
Not sure about "The battle to save Celtic" this is more like the 70's, 80's tv program THIS IS YOUR LIFE 😄
🤣 #MichaelAspellCSC
@@TheCelticExchange i was just waitin for Peter Grants wife n kids to appear from behind the set
Peter as a Celtic man, Celtic fan, Celtic captain. You should have called our board out. As players you were up against it and you knew it 🤷♂️
Easy saying that now Hoggy. Keeping in kind these guys all have mortgages and family to think of too.
14 months with no contract. Crazy
Mad stuff K!
Peter was understandingly being diplomatic about mo johnson But Ill never forgive johnsons action attitude excuses and treacherous greed
You're not alone there Chris! A scandalous episode all round.
B4 it starts he was my hero but killed me when was assistant manager
A spell that didnt work out, but wont be for lack of effort and desire from Peter 🍀
Peter “ at that particular time” Grant 🤣😂🤣
We all have our wee quirks @IronBhoy 😀
@@TheCelticExchange Indeed and me more than most. I met Peter once and told him at that particular time. He said he cannae help it ! 😂👍💚🍀💚
Yeah seen Peter in Gracie’s via acsom some months ago a top man and real Celtic legend knew his limitations but it’s him u wanted in the trenches with you when push came to shove .
Father Grant as NTV called him 🤣🇮🇪🏴🇮🇪🏴
😂 A true Celtic man @ccw 👍
Did you ask Peter if Choccy got on with Judas back then.
I didn't 😀 Sounds like Choccy has a few choice words to say about him these days.
@@TheCelticExchangeyeh I’ve heard that too. I wonder why that is the case (other than the obvious)
Judas will never be welcomed back
Don't think there's any doubt about that James 👍
Yes Tino settling down to watch this love Peter the Provo brilliant Tino set you up for the weekend use to serve Peter and his wife when he popped into the Red Stones Hotel in Uddingston when I worked in the bar brilliant lovely guy what you see is all Peter 🍀
Brilliant stuff Prophet. Peter's just a really decent guy all round and a true Celtic man 🍀
Never mention the ginger judas by name
We hear ye TPE 😄