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. Celtic 1-4 Stuttgart Reaction: Defensive "Disintegration", Hatate Struggles & Hibs Preview

    1 วันที่แล้ว

    Celtic 1-4 Stuttgart Reaction: Defensive "Disintegration", Hatate Struggles & Hibs Preview

    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan dissect Celtic's humbling 4-1 Europa League defeat to VfB Stuttgart at Celtic Park. We ask the tough questions about Kasper Schmeichel's drastic dip in form, examining the "defensive disintegration" that occurs when a backline loses complete faith in its goalkeeper. The lads also break down the data behind Callum McGregor's claim that it "wasn't a 4-1 game," discuss the tactical shift towards "shelling" long balls that is actively bypassing a struggling Reo Hatate, and preview a tricky SPFL fixture against a dangerous, counter-attacking Hibs side. 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 นาที
  2. Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic Analysis | Tactical "Chaos" & Stuttgart Preview

    4 วันที่แล้ว

    Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic Analysis | Tactical "Chaos" & Stuttgart Preview

    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we dissect the 2-3 win at Rugby Park. James and Alan analyze the “unwatchable” first half where the midfield was bypassed for “hoof ball” tactics. We discuss the growing “anxiety” and fear infecting the support as the title race tightens, but surprisingly conclude that the upcoming Europa League clash with Stuttgart might be the perfect tactical antidote to our SPFL struggles. 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 ชม. 11 นาที
  3. Oxlade-Chamberlain STEALS It Late! Celtic 2–1 Livingston | Engels Injury + Title Race

    14 ก.พ.

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

    6 ก.พ.

    "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 นาที
  5. Transfer Analysis, Dundee Preview & xG Trends

    6 ก.พ.

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

    4 ก.พ.

    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 ชม. 1 นาที
  7. Celtic vs Stuttgart Draw Reaction, Utrecht Review & The "Z-Score" Foul Anomaly Explained

    31 ม.ค.

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

    28 ม.ค.

    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 ชม. 7 นาที
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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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