Author | Lightnews

cmfootballwriting.com/2025/11/02/m...

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 1d

Martin O’Neill on Celtic Reaching Another League Cup Final And His Future At The Club

Celtic defeated Rangers by three goals to one after extra time to reach next month’s Scottish League Cup final. After the match, Martin O’Neill spoke to members of the media about the game and his …

Celtic Defeat Rangers To Reach Scottish League Cup Final

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 1d

I asked Martin O’Neill about Auston Trusty’s impact since he took over as Interim Manager of Celtic.

3

Reposted by Callum McFadden

World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · 1d

Celtic defeat Rangers to reach Scottish League Cup final, by @cmfootballwriting.com at Hampden Park. worldfootballindex.com/2025/11/celt...

By Callum McFadden at Hampden Park Holders Celtic booked their place in the Scottish League Cup final after a thrilling 3-1 extra-time victory over 10-man Rangers in a pulsating Old Firm semi-final at...

cmfootballwriting.com/2025/10/29/m...

1 2

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 5d

Back on commentary tonight as Martin O'Neill takes charge of Celtic for the first time since 2005 as Falkirk visit Celtic Park.

2

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 5d

Martin O’Neill Releases Personal Statement Ahead of First Match Since Celtic Return

Ahead of his return to the Celtic dugout, Martin O’Neill as released the following personal statement reflecting on his return to Celtic. “I have had a deep affinity for Celtic Football Club, effec…

cmfootballwriting.com/2025/10/28/f...

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 6d

Five Potential Candidates to Become Celtic’s Next Permanent Manager

Celtic are once again at a crossroads following the sudden resignation of Brendan Rodgers and the temporary return of club legend Martin O’Neill. While O’Neill will lead the team on an interim basi…

Martin O’Neill Makes Shock Return to Celtic as Interim Manager After Rodgers’ Exit

1

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 6d

A crazy twenty-four hours in Glasgow. cmfootballwriting.com/2025/10/28/m...

Celtic today unveiled club legend Martin O’Neill as interim manager in media press conference at Celtic Park following the sudden resignation of Brendan Rodgers on Monday night. A Call Out of the B…

Jon Otsemobor on Liverpool, Playing in the EFL and Life After Football

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 8d

What a title race.

4

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 9d

🆕✍️ | My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social is with Jon Otsemobor.

worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/jon-...

An interview with Jon Otsemobor, by Callum McFadden for WFi. You came through the youth system at Liverpool and represented the first team during your time there as well. What was it like playing for ...

Once Upon A Time in La Liga – An Interview with Brendan Madden

1 2

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 9d

🆕✍️ | I spoke to Brendan Madden about his new book ‘Once Upon A Time in La Liga’.

It is a fascinating read that I would recommend to anyone who loves Spanish football or quirky stories from football past.

cmfootballwriting.com/2025/10/25/o...

Football isn’t just about goals, trophies and star names. In Once Upon a Time in La Liga: Spanish Football’s Forgotten Tales, Brendan Madden uncovers the extraordinary, sometimes dark, and often fo…

Jon Otsemobor on Liverpool, Playing in the EFL and Life After Football

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 11d

Back on commentary tonight as @CelticFC host @SKSturm in the Europa League.

1 3

Reposted by Callum McFadden

World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · 13d

Jon Otsemobor on Liverpool, playing in the EFL and life after football. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/jon-...

An interview with Jon Otsemobor, by Callum McFadden for WFi. You came through the youth system at Liverpool and represented the first team during your time there as well. What was it like playing for ...

Keith Fahey on League Cup Glory with Birmingham City, Representing Ireland and Life After Football

Reposted by Callum McFadden

The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 21d

Cape Verde have qualified for the men’s World Cup for the first time following a 3-0 win against Eswatini.

3 26 120

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 23d

Was at the Hydro last night seeing Deacon Blue.

The band were in fine form! Loved it! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶

7

Reposted by Callum McFadden

World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · 27d

Keith Fahey on League Cup glory with Birmingham City, representing Ireland, and life after football. An interview by @cmfootballwriting.com for WFi. worldfootballindex.com/2025/10/keit...

An interview with Keith Fahey, by Callum McFadden for WFi. The first thing I’ve got to ask you about is the League Cup success with Birmingham City in 2011. Ahead of the final against Arsenal, fans an...

Graham Potter Sacked As West Ham United Struggles Continue

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · 29d

Another incredible day of drama in the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic leave it late to defeat Motherwell, Aberdeen thump Dundee and Falkirk draw at home with Rangers.

Hearts are top of the table after seven games with Celtic two points further back in second. Rangers eighth.

1 8

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · Oct 4

Wow. Didn’t see that win for Chelsea coming today.

Three defeats in a row for Arne Slot and Liverpool.

No need for them to panic but they need to find a settled starting eleven again.

1 5

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · Sep 28

Shane Lowry 👏👏👏

12

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · Sep 27

Sunderland have been a fantastic addition to the Premier League.

Xhaka’s experience in the middle of the pitch is invaluable. Fair play to them!

1 5

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · Sep 27

Nuno Espírito Santo appointed as the new West Ham manager replacing Graham Potter.

worldfootballindex.com/2025/09/grah...

When Graham Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui in January as manager at West Ham United, he was tasked with turning an inconsistent side into something more stable. However, five games into the new Premi...

Sergio Busquets announces retirement: ‘These will be my final months on the pitch’

1

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · Sep 27

Seemed inevitable that Graham Potter was going to move on soon but why let him take training all week and do the pre match press conference yesterday to then move him on today?

2 2

Reposted by Callum McFadden

The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · Sep 26

Sergio Busquets has announced that he will retire from football at the end of the MLS season.

The 37-year-old Inter Miami player made the announcement in a video posted on Instagram on Friday.

Miami’s final MLS game of the season is against Atlanta United at the Chase Stadium on October 12.

The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder, 37, made the announcement on Friday

www.nytimes.com

4 5 64

Callum McFadden @cmfootballwriting.com · Sep 13

My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social is with Northern Ireland international Conor Washington.

worldfootballindex.com/2025/09/cono...

Conor Washington On Representing Northern Ireland At Euro 2016 And The Highs And Lows Of A Career In Football

An interview with Conor Washington, by Callum McFadden for WFi. You have returned to part-time football in order to set up and run your own coaching business. How fulfilling has that shift been for yo...

Conor Washington On Representing Northern Ireland At Euro 2016 And The Highs And Lows Of A Career In Football

1 4

Reposted by Callum McFadden

World Football Index @worldfootball.bsky.social · Sep 12

Conor Washington on representing Northern Ireland at Euro 2016 and the highs and lows of a career in football. An interview for WFi, by @cmfootballwriting.com worldfootballindex.com/2025/09/cono...

An interview with Conor Washington, by Callum McFadden for WFi. You have returned to part-time football in order to set up and run your own coaching business. How fulfilling has that shift been for yo...