The Huddle Breakdown

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The Huddle Breakdown is a podcast focusing on all things Celtic FC. This is not your regular fan-run podcast though, we combine analysis with statistics to provide a proper deep-dive into the performances of the team. If stats and xG aren't your thing, don't let that scare you off. This podcast is a mix of opinion, craic and some questionable takeaways as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oxlade-Chamberlain STEALS It Late! Celtic 2–1 Livingston | Engels Injury + Title Race

    HACE 13 H

    Oxlade-Chamberlain STEALS It Late! Celtic 2–1 Livingston | Engels Injury + Title Race

    Celtic edge Livingston in a nervy 2–1 at Celtic Park under Martin O’Neill, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain delivering a late moment of quality to settle it. James and Alan break down why the game felt tighter than the shot count suggests—Livingston’s shifting approach (early pressure → deep block), Celtic’s difficulty turning control into clear chances, and how set-piece chaos nearly stole the points. There’s a deep dive on cross volume vs chance quality (cutbacks vs “hope” balls), what the match says about Celtic’s current attacking identity, and a big worry: Arne Engels’ injury and what it means for the midfield balance. The show closes by looking ahead to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park and scanning the wider Scottish Premiership title race through an xG/variance lens. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown @Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  2. "Corporate Negligence": The Plan to Buy Back Control of Celtic | Duncan Smilie on The Huddle Breakdown Interview

    6 FEB

    "Corporate Negligence": The Plan to Buy Back Control of Celtic | Duncan Smilie on The Huddle Breakdown Interview

    In this special interview episode, James and Alan sit down with Duncan Smillie, chair of Celtic Supporters Limited (CSL), to discuss the bold plan to amass a 29.9% shareholding in the club. Duncan explains why this "evolution, not revolution" strategy is necessary to protect Celtic from hostile sales and influence board decisions. He pulls no punches on the current regime, describing the hoarding of cash while the stadium decays and the team stagnates as "corporate negligence" and labeling the recruitment process a "shambles" compared to other Scottish clubs. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown @Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  3. Transfer Analysis, Dundee Preview & xG Trends

    6 FEB

    Transfer Analysis, Dundee Preview & xG Trends

    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, we perform a deep forensic audit on Celtic’s “fallen angel” transfer window, debating whether the signing of Alex Oxley-Chamberlain is a masterstroke of experience or a high-risk gamble on a player with a history of injuries. Alan unveils shocking new data revealing that Celtic’s rolling xG differential has plummeted to its lowest point since records began—worse even than the 2020/21 season—raising urgent questions about the sustainability of Martin O’Neill’s “Chaos Ball.” Finally, we preview the Scottish Cup clash against Dundee, analyzing how to break down the deepest low block in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  4. Transfer Window Verdict: Did We Improve? + Aberdeen Preview & The xG Drop

    4 FEB

    Transfer Window Verdict: Did We Improve? + Aberdeen Preview & The xG Drop

    On this episode of the Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James and Alan unpack a net-zero Celtic transfer window built on loans and “rehab” profiles, then ask the bigger question: what is Celtic actually trying to do on the pitch right now? The conversation links recruitment to tactics as they break down the Scottish Premiership’s shift toward higher pressing intensity, Celtic’s growing tendency toward direct/chaos-ball, and what that means for chance creation, control, and the title race. Using rolling xG difference as the reality check, Alan explains why results are drifting away from performance trends, while James argues Celtic are “offloading agency” and living on variance. Finally, they preview a tricky trip to Aberdeen and why away fixtures may decide everything.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown @Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 1 min
  5. Celtic vs Stuttgart Draw Reaction, Utrecht Review & The "Z-Score" Foul Anomaly Explained

    31 ENE

    Celtic vs Stuttgart Draw Reaction, Utrecht Review & The "Z-Score" Foul Anomaly Explained

    In this episode of Extra Time, we react to the "difficult" Europa League draw against Stuttgart and the "voodoo doll" victory over Utrecht. But the real story is in the data: Alan unveils the "Lucky Leprechaun League," revealing that Hearts are benefiting from a statistically "incredible" amount of luck (nearly a goal a game) while Celtic suffer at the bottom. We also dive into the "Pick Your Poison" debate—comparing the variance of Rodgers, O'Neill, and Nancy—before Alan drops a bombshell statistical analysis on Celtic's "Z-Score" for fouls conceded, suggesting a refereeing anomaly that "cannot be explained" by normal football logic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  6. Hearts 2-2 Celtic Analysis: "Chaos Ball" Tactics, Trusty Red Card Debate & Utrecht Preview

    28 ENE

    Hearts 2-2 Celtic Analysis: "Chaos Ball" Tactics, Trusty Red Card Debate & Utrecht Preview

    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we dissect the "debacle" of a football match against Hearts, asking if Martin O'Neill’s new "Chaos Ball" tactics are destroying the team's identity. Alan reveals shocking data showing the lowest pass completion rate in 11 years and argues that the current style is turning Callum McGregor into a "terrier chasing a plastic bag." James and Alan also engage in a deep forensic debate over the Auston Trusty red card—using geometry and "The ZR Dog" to argue why the laws of the game are broken—before defending Arne Engels and previewing the Europa League clash with Utrecht. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown @Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 7 min
  7. Bologna 2-2 Celtic Reaction: 10-Man Resilience, Hearts Tactics & Čvančara Scout Report

    23 ENE

    Bologna 2-2 Celtic Reaction: 10-Man Resilience, Hearts Tactics & Čvančara Scout Report

    In this episode of Extra Time, we react to the dramatic 2-2 draw with Bologna, debating whether the result was a heroic 10-man stand or a near-disaster saved by luck. Alan launches a scathing critique of Reo Hatate’s "lazy and unprofessional" red card, labeling it a potential "career-limiting performance." James provides a deep dive into new striker signing Tomáš Čvančara—explaining why the "alarming" stories from his past make him a risky bet. We also hear from Gavin MacPhee on the latest from Aberdeen. Finally, we preview the clash with Hearts, analyzing why the absence of Shankland might actually make Derek McInnes’s side more unpredictable and dangerous. It’s a packed show! Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown @Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  8. Bologna Anxiety, Hearts Chaos & The Cup "Atrocity"

    21 ENE

    Bologna Anxiety, Hearts Chaos & The Cup "Atrocity"

    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan dissect the "awful to watch" Scottish Cup victory against a sixth-tier side, debating whether the performance was a sign of malaise or simply "normal" for these winter ties. We then look ahead to a massive week, breaking down the alarming underlying data of Bologna in the Europa League—why they are "more frightening" than their Serie A form suggests —and preview the clash against Hearts, asking if the absence of Lawrence Shankland actually makes the Jambos a more dangerous, chaotic threat. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown @Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
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The Huddle Breakdown is a podcast focusing on all things Celtic FC. This is not your regular fan-run podcast though, we combine analysis with statistics to provide a proper deep-dive into the performances of the team. If stats and xG aren't your thing, don't let that scare you off. This podcast is a mix of opinion, craic and some questionable takeaways as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Huddle Breakdown
  • Años en activo
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    363
  • Clasificación
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