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The Huddle Breakdown

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.

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

    Celtic vs St. Mirren: Injury Updates, Striker Stats & Match Preview
    Apr 10 2026


    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 how Celtic can break them down. Plus, the team reviews the latest xG title race projections for Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts as the season reaches its boiling point.


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    11 mins
  • SPFL Title Run-In & Why the Academy System is Broken

    SPFL Title Run-In & Why the Academy System is Broken
    Apr 8 2026
    In this week's Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan dissect the chaotic state of Celtic Football Club as the SPFL title race reaches its climax. The panel takes a deep dive into the broken culture at Celtic Park, arguing that simply throwing money at analytics won't fix a systemic refusal to adapt, pointing to Chelsea and Tottenham as cautionary tales of expensive dysfunction. Alan passionately explains why the traditional model of scouting is dead and why Celtic's academy system is fundamentally failing to produce first-team talent. With the post-split fixtures finally announced, James breaks down the data to project whether Celtic, Rangers, or Hearts will emerge victorious in one of the tightest and most volatile SPFL title races in modern history.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Celtic Manager Search, Analytics vs. Culture, and SPFL Title Run-In Preview

    Celtic Manager Search, Analytics vs. Culture, and SPFL Title Run-In Preview
    Apr 2 2026
    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, pointing to Chelsea and Tottenham as prime examples of expensive dysfunction. Meanwhile, James expresses his dread at the thought of Steve Clarke ever managing Celtic, and Alan delivers a passionate lament on the death of European football romance caused by the English Premier League's financial dominance and the expanded Champions League format. Finally, the lads preview the crucial upcoming SPFL fixture against a resilient Dundee side, acknowledging that Celtic's poor away form makes the title race a complete coin flip.

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    11 mins
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