x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Huddle Breakdown

The Huddle Breakdown

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.

sports soccer

All Episodes

10:34

Celtic vs St. Mirren: Injury Updates, Striker Stats &...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/04/10

In this episode of the Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin Murphy, James, and Alan dive deep into Celtic's mounting injury crisis and selection headaches ahead of a crucial clash with St. Mirren. The panel dissects the right-back dilemma, weighing the pros and cons of Tony Ralston against other makeshift options, while examining the underlying data behind Celtic's struggling forwards. With St. Mirren adopting a surprisingly possession-heavy, compact style under their new manager, the guys explore

en

1:03:54

Celtic's Title Hopes Are Alive — But The Numbers Tell...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/04/08

Laura, James, and Alan dissect Celtic's narrow but vital win over Dundee — unpacking a pressing performance that hit levels not seen since the Stuttgart games — before turning to the numbers that tell the uncomfortable truth: Celtic have hit the woodwork 26 times this season, their xG consistently outpacing their actual goals, and the blame lands squarely on a failure to recruit quality in the forward areas. With the post-split fixtures now confirmed, the trio map out the five-game run-in for

en

10:34

Celtic Manager Search, Analytics vs. Culture, and...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/04/02

In this live edition of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan tackle the mounting crises at Celtic and the wider existential threats to modern football. The panel discusses the "poison chalice" that is the Celtic managerial vacancy, debating whether the club needs a seasoned heavyweight to battle the board's inertia or a young innovator to overhaul the system. Alan explains why simply throwing money at analytics won't fix Celtic's recruitment without a massive cultural shift,

en

1:08:21

Celtic Manager Search Analysis, The "Imagine" League...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/31

In this live edition of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan tackle the massive questions surrounding Celtic's vacant managerial position, describing the role under the current board as a "poison chalice". The panel debates whether Celtic needs a young tactical innovator or a seasoned manager to navigate the boardroom's "inertia". Alan unveils his controversial "Imagine Table," a data model that removes all statistical variance from the season, proving that while Celtic should be cruising to

en

10:32

The Economics of Match-Fixing, Asian Betting Markets...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/27

In this special interview episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan are joined by Dr. David Forrest, Professor of Sports Economics at Liverpool University, to dive into the murky underworld of match-fixing and football corruption. Dr. Forrest breaks down the staggering scale of unregulated Asian betting markets, how criminal syndicates infiltrate clubs, and why an elite referee admitted it is "dead easy" to rig a game with just a single defensive mistake. The panel also debates the "extortion"

en

1:04:49

The Worst Celtic Team in 7 Years? Disaster at Dundee...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/24

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan dissect a truly dismal Celtic performance against Dundee United, with James labeling the chaotic match an "Allstar game of sh*t". Alan brings damning statistics to light, revealing this as the worst xG difference Celtic has ever recorded against a Jim Goodwin side and highlighting that the team has now recorded seven away matches with a negative xG difference—more than the last seven seasons combined. The panel debates whether Martin

en

10:34

Kasper Schmeichel's Injury Data Exposed, "Chaos Ball"...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/20

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan react to the news of Kasper Schmeichel's potentially career-ending shoulder injuries, which will require double surgery and 10 to 12 months of recovery. The panel uncovers the harsh reality of Celtic's injury mismanagement, using exclusive data to show how playing an injured Schmeichel resulted in an 11-goal swing that effectively cost the club a Treble and European progression. James breaks down the painful anatomy of the

en

1:14:40

Celtic vs Motherwell Analysis: Askou to Celtic...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/18

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan dissect a nervy encounter at Celtic Park where a well-coached Motherwell side broke opposition passing records before succumbing to a red card and penalty. The panel breaks down the "double jeopardy" rules surrounding Daizen Maeda's crucial incident and uses the performance to evaluate whether Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou is truly cut out for the Celtic job. With Hearts stumbling over the weekend, Alan unpacks the latest

en

10:30

Celtic vs Motherwell Tactical Preview: The VAR...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/13

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan look past the dramatic penalty shootout win at Ibrox to preview a crucial SPFL clash against a vastly improved Motherwell side. The lads dissect Motherwell's structured, possession-based transformation and question whether a depleted Celtic squad has the tactical coherence to outplay them without Callum McGregor. Alan drops a controversial bombshell, arguing that Celtic should immediately recall Johnny Kenny and Luis Palma

en

1:07:16

Celtic Win on Penalties: 0 Shots in 120 Mins, Auston...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/11

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan dissect a truly bizarre Glasgow Derby where Celtic advanced on penalties despite registering zero shots in 120 minutes. James and Alan praise Viljami Sinisalo's masterclass in goal, noting he owned the penalty shootout with cold calculation, and Auston Trusty's heroic defending with a record eight blocked shots. The panel questions how a heavily-backed Rangers side failed to beat what they call the worst Celtic team since the

en

10:34

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen Analysis: Tactical Flaws Exposed,...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/07

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan review the gritty 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie and look ahead to the massive Scottish Cup Glasgow Derby at Ibrox. The lads dive deep into the tactical data, questioning why the build-up play has devolved into aimlessly "shelling" long balls to forwards who are physically outmatched in aerial duels . Alan highlights the worrying reliance on fullbacks to progress the play amidst a midfield making too many negative

en

55:59

Rangers 2-2 Celtic Analysis: Tactical Shifts,...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/03/04

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan dissect the wild, "bipolar" 2-2 draw in the Glasgow Derby. The panel analyses a disastrous first half where Celtic inexplicably bypassed their midfield by "shelling" long balls , before breaking down the tactical adjustments that led to a dominant second-half recovery. James exposes the surprising passivity of Rangers' press and highlights Nicolas Raskin's shocking physical collapse , while Alan questions the glaring technical

en

10:30

Celtic 1-0 Stuttgart Reaction: Callum McGregor Data...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/27

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan react to a 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart—our first-ever win on German soil—and debate which fringe players earned their spot for the massive Glasgow Derby. Alan takes a deep, data-driven look at Callum McGregor's season, asking whether the captain's drop in forward passing is a sign of physical decline or a symptom of the "incoherent" squad surrounding him. James then fires up the video analysis to break down Danny Rohl's

en

56:38

Celtic's Tactical Crisis: Hibs Defeat, Pressing Data...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/25

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan sift through the wreckage of a brutal week that saw Celtic humbled by Stuttgart and beaten by Hibs. Alan uses damning pressing data to ask if this Celtic team is simply "poorly coached", lacking basic attacking patterns and structural discipline. James points to a severe lack of athleticism in the squad, leaving the defense incredibly vulnerable when the midfield gets bypassed. Plus, Alan unveils a macro-level "Final Third

en

10:34

Celtic 1-4 Stuttgart Reaction: Defensive...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/21

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

en

1:10:56

Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic Analysis | Tactical "Chaos" &...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/18

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.comLike this video and want

en

10:07

Oxlade-Chamberlain STEALS It Late! Celtic 2–1...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/14

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

en

11:28

"Corporate Negligence": The Plan to Buy Back Control...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/06

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

en

10:34

Transfer Analysis, Dundee Preview & xG Trends

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/06

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

en

1:00:32

Transfer Window Verdict: Did We Improve? + Aberdeen...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/02/04

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

en

379 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN