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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.

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10:34

Nancy Out, O'Neill Returns: The "Variance Monster"...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/01/08

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, we react to the return of Martin O'Neill and the "relief" felt by many at Wilfried Nancy’s departure. James and Alan dive deep into the data to expose the "Variance Monster" that defined the tenures of Rodgers, O'Neill, and Nancy—revealing shocking stats about goalkeeper performance and opposition finishing. We also analyze the chaotic recruitment landscape, breaking down rumors of a Kyogo return and profiling a potential new Croatian winger,

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59:03

Nancy Out, O'Neill In: Did "Mass Hysteria" Sack the...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2026/01/07

In this Live Special of The Huddle Breakdown, we react to the breaking news that Wilfried Nancy has left Celtic after just eight games, with Martin O'Neill making a shock return to the dugout. James and Alan engage in a fiery debate over the true cause of the "Nancy Experiment" failure: was it a disastrous lack of "change management" skills, or did a toxic culture of "mass hysteria" and player refusal sabotage him from the start?. We also analyze the winners and losers of O'Neill's return—predicting

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10:34

Fir Park Galacticos 2-0 Celtic: Nancy’s "Train Wreck"...

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2026/01/01

How did Celtic turn Motherwell into Real Madrid? In this New Year's Day episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, we react to the humiliating 2-0 defeat against Motherwell, asking if Wilfried Nancy’s rotation policy caused a "train wreck" or if the hysteria is ignoring the fitness reality. James and Alan use "packing scores" to reveal the historic extent of the performance failure—comparable to Champions League drubbings—before launching a passionate defense of Paul Tisdale against the "civil war"

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1:05:56

Livingston 2-4 Celtic: Is Nancy's "Basketball" Style...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/12/30

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we react to the chaotic 4-2 victory over Livingston and ask the big question: Is Wilfried Nancy’s “basketball match” style of football sustainable for a title race? James and Alan debate whether the defensive frailties are a necessary price to pay for the “peak Ange-ball” levels of chance creation, while dissecting the glaring imbalance between the lethal left side (Tierney/Maeda) and the struggling right side (Ralston/Yang). Plus, we look ahead to the

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1:13:51

Nancy’s First Win: Relief, Resilience & The Striker...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/12/23

In this Live Christmas Special of The Huddle Breakdown, we react immediately to Wilfried Nancy’s vital first victory against Aberdeen, dissecting whether the "mass hysteria" surrounding the club has finally lifted. James and Alan provide a granular tactical analysis of Nancy's evolving system—breaking down the controversial 5-3-2 defensive shape and why players like Yang and Maeda are flourishing in new roles. We also confront the glaring striker crisis following Johnny Kenny’s "wacky" xG nightmare,

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11:30

Mass Hysteria at Celtic? Nancy Under Fire + Peter...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of Extra Time, we tackle the "mass hysteria" surrounding Wilfried Nancy following a winless run, asking if he can survive the mounting pressure or if he is a victim of the "fog of war" at Celtic Park. James uses data and historical comparisons to Ange Postecoglou’s rocky start to argue that the underlying performance is better than the results suggest. We also have a frank debate about Peter Lawwell’s divisive legacy as he prepares to step down as Chairman—was he a financial savior

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1:08:17

Cup Final Disaster: Did Nancy Lose the Dressing Room?...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/12/17

In this explosive episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we dissect the painful 3-1 League Cup Final defeat to St. Mirren, investigating whether Wilfried Nancy has already lost the buy-in of the Celtic squad. James and Alan expose a “mushroom clouding civil war” behind the scenes involving Paul Tisdale and legacy staff, arguing that “information warfare” is poisoning the new manager’s tenure. We also analyze the disastrous tactical switch to man-marking at set pieces, the baffling number of positional

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10:45

Celtic 0-3 Roma: Disaster or Potential? + Nancy's...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/12/12

In this Extra Time episode, Martin and James break down Celtic’s 3-0 Europa League defeat to AS Roma. James argues the performance wasn’t a tactical disaster, citing “outcome bias” compared to the Atalanta match under Rodgers, and explains why individual errors masked a coherent structural display. We also discuss why Daizen Maeda struggles in Nancy’s system and preview the League Cup Final against St. Mirren. Plus, a heartfelt tribute to Celtic legend Dixie Deans following his passing at 79.Want to

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1:27:05

Wilfried Nancy’s "Whiteboard" Tactics: Genius or...

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2025/12/10

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we investigate Wilfried Nancy’s controversial debut against Hearts, analyzing whether his sideline “whiteboard” tactics were a stroke of innovative genius or a sign of madness. James and Alan dive into the data to expose the massive “variance” keeping Hearts afloat in the Speedboat League, while explaining why Celtic’s underlying performance was actually encouraging despite the result. Plus, we look ahead to the Europa League clash with Roma—are they a

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10:34

Wilfried Nancy: Tactical Genius or High-Risk Gamble?...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/12/06

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, we dive deep into the arrival of Wilfried Nancy at Celtic FC, analyzing his "business-like" first press conference and the calculated risks behind his appointment compared to the Martin O'Neill interim era. James and Alan provide a forensic data breakdown of the "sea change" in Scottish football tactics, revealing why injuries are spiking across the league. Finally, we preview the massive clash against Hearts by exposing Derek McInnes’s chaotic

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1:01:22

Should Martin O’Neill Stay? | Chaos vs Clarity & The...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/12/02

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Alan and James debate the timing of Wilfried Nancy’s expected arrival as Celtic manager and whether delaying his appointment could derail momentum after three away wins in a week. They break down the chaotic nature of recent performances, the difference between outcomes and underlying data, St Mirren and Hibs as variance-driven results, and the uncomfortable truth that Celtic are still volatile and inconsistent despite the points haul. The lads dive deep into Reo

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10:32

Real or Mirage? Celtic’s Shock Win in Rotterdam &...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/28

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Alan and James react to Celtic’s shock 3–1 win away to Feyenoord, a performance nobody expected after the St Mirren debacle. They break down how Celtic produced one of their best European displays in years — pressing with intelligence, controlling transitions, and showing real identity and bravery — while also asking whether it was an outlier or the start of something real. The lads analyse the tactical changes under O’Neill and Maloney, standout displays

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1:03:47

St Mirren 0–1 Celtic: Deeply Concerning Signs Ahead...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/26

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James and Alan dissect Celtic’s grim 1–0 win over St Mirren — a result that delivered three points but one of the worst performances in recent memory. They break down why the match was “putrid,” how Celtic’s attacking structure collapsed, the alarming XG and final-third data behind the display, and whether the squad is now systemically broken heading into a brutal December run with Feyenoord in Europe and Hibs away. The panel also discuss the fallout from the

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10:30

Where Celtic Go From Here: Nancy, January & The...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/21

In this week’s Extra Time on The Huddle Breakdown, Alan and James dive deep into Celtic’s current state during the international break, answering subscriber questions on recruitment, the Paul Tisdale role, the expected appointment of Wilfried Nancy, squad fit for a back three, and the structural changes needed for Celtic to compete in Europe again. The lads discuss whether Celtic can keep the title race stable until January, how analytics and modern football operations should shape recruitment, the

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1:02:33

Season on a Knife-Edge: Celtic Risks & Nancy Reality

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/18

In this week’s episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan break down the rapidly escalating risks surrounding Celtic’s season amid a turbulent managerial transition, squad injuries, and a congested fixture schedule. They assess why the managerial shift from Rodgers to O’Neill/Maloney has disrupted Celtic’s game model, explore what Wilfried Nancy could bring if appointed, and debate how Celtic can survive the next 11 matches in 38 days with a depleted squad. The lads also discuss why

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11:11

The Celtic Crossroads | Modernise or Repeat History?

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/14

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, Alan, and James dive deep into Celtic’s managerial search and the future direction of the club. Alan vents his frustration at Celtic’s lack of a clear football structure, asking why the process still seems driven by “manager-as-god” instincts rather than a modern, data-led approach. James argues that small steps—like the arrival of Paul Tisdale and Shaun Maloney’s pathway role—show the first shoots of modernization beneath Dermot Desmond’s

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51:38

Celtic’s Two Faces | Midtjylland Lessons & 4–0...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/12

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, Alan and James reflect on a challenging week for Celtic — from the 3-1 defeat in Denmark to a more composed 4-0 rebound at Celtic Park. Alan dissects the Midtjylland collapse, comparing it to the club’s worst European nights, while James brings data-driven context showing just how far below standard the performance fell. The team then pivots to positives from the Kilmarnock win, before tackling the ongoing managerial search: whether Wilfried Nancy or Kjetil

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10:25

Outplayed in Denmark | Celtic’s 3–1 Midtjylland...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/07

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Alan and James pick apart Celtic’s 3–1 defeat to FC Midtjylland in Denmark, a performance marked by sloppy turnovers, poor structure, and a complete loss of control out of possession. The lads break down the key moments that swung the match, what Midtjylland exploited tactically, where Celtic’s press broke down, and which players struggled to cope with the Danish side’s physicality and speed. They also discuss O’Neill and Maloney’s team selection, late

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1:07:52

The Spark Returns | Celtic’s Hampden Victory &...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/11/05

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Alan, James, and Laura react to Celtic’s 2–1 win over Rangers in the League Cup semi-final — the gang talk Martin O’Neill’s emotional touchline presence, and the raw intensity of a Celtic side playing with freedom again. The panel break down the tactical shift under O’Neill and Maloney, and the significance of a win that arrives in the middle of a club-wide reset following Brendan Rodgers’ exit. They also discuss the atmosphere at Hampden, the feel-good factor

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10:56

PREVIEW - The Return | Martin O’Neill Lifts Celtic...

The Huddle Breakdown ·

2025/10/31

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan react to Brendan Rodgers’ departure, the protests against Dermot Desmond and the Celtic board, and the remarkable return of Martin O’Neill to the touchline. They break down Celtic’s 4-0 win over Falkirk, explore the tactical tweaks under O’Neill and Maloney, and look ahead to the massive Hampden semi-final against Rangers. Expect deep analysis, data-driven insights, and a touch of poetry from Alan as Celtic enters a new era.Want to

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