The Huddle Breakdown

With Celtic preparing to face Sturm Graz in the Europa League, Alan, James, and Laura sit down with Tom Middler, Austrian football journalist and host of The Other Bundesliga Podcast, to unpack the rise of the Austrian champions. Tom explains how Sturm eclipsed Salzburg by trusting youth, smart scouting, and fearless recruitment—turning themselves from underdogs into one of Europe’s most intriguin...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, Alan, and James dissect Celtic’s shocking defeat to Dundee — a performance Alan calls “abject” and “horrendous.” The trio break down what went wrong tactically, from static buildup play to lack of width and risk in attack, and question whether Brendan Rodgers’ methods have gone stale. Alan explains why the team looks “completely broken,” James explores the c...

In this special Huddle Breakdown Interview, Alan and James talk to John Muller — The Athletic alumnus and co-founder of Futi, a startup aiming to bring club-level football analytics to fans. Muller explains how data changed the sport not through tactics but recruitment, and how Futi is closing the gap between elite clubs and supporters. They discuss the evolution of analytics since Guardiola’s Bar...

Laura’s back, and the panel dive into Celtic’s upcoming clash with Dundee — and what Alistair Johnston’s return could mean for a side still struggling for attacking rhythm. Alan lays bare the stats behind Celtic’s faltering midfield and argues that January recruitment may be the only way out of the creativity slump. James dissects Hearts’ surprising early form and explains why their numbers might...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown: Extra Time , Alan and James get under the skin of Celtic’s attacking problems after the narrow win at Motherwell. Alan’s data deep-dive shows a clear drop in chance creation, revealing how midfield structure — not finishing — is at the heart of Celtic’s creativity crisis. James dissects why Rodgers’ system still looks flat, and what Celtic must do to rebuild tempo...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan analyse Celtic’s crucial 3–2 win against Motherwell — a much-needed bounce-back after European disappointment. The panel unpack Rodgers’ tactical adjustments, the return of energy in the press, and the balance between midfield structure and attacking chaos. Alan dives into the data behind Celtic’s chance creation, while James calls out persistent iss...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin and James react to Celtic’s 2–0 Europa League defeat to Braga and preview Sunday’s clash with Motherwell. James dissects Brendan Rodgers’ tactical missteps, the failure to adapt Celtic’s legacy game plan, and the systemic collapse in midfield that left the team with just 0.25 xG at home. The lads also discuss key individual performances, the contr...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, Alan, and James analyze Celtic’s goalless draw with Hibs and preview the Europa League showdown with Braga. The panel debate Brendan Rodgers’ tactics, Celtic’s recurring midfield problems, and the impact of new signings like Saracchi. Alan highlights the data behind Celtic’s counter-press and the struggles of record signing Arne Engels, while James dissects...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, Alan, and James dissect Celtic’s hard-fought Europa League draw away to Red Star Belgrade and preview the high-stakes clash with Hibs at Celtic Park. The lads debate Brendan Rodgers’ tactics, midfield dysfunction, and the rise of Kelechi Iheanacho, while Alan dives into the data behind Celtic’s struggles and James exposes the structural issues ho...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan reunite to dissect Celtic’s League Cup win over Partick Thistle and preview a massive Europa League clash with Red Star Belgrade. The panel debate whether Brendan Rodgers’ side has truly turned a corner, with standout performances from new arrivals like Tenke and Iheanacho offering hope amidst structural problems in midfield and on the right...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin and Alan dive into Celtic’s League Cup clash with Partick Thistle, the looming trip to Red Star Belgrade, and the Hibees showdown at Celtic Park. Alan unveils his “Speedboat League” expected points table, sparking debate on performance vs. results across the SPFL. The lads assess squad rotation, penalties, and midfield conundrums — while Alan’s de...

In this week’s flagship episode of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura and Alan dive deep into Brendan Rodgers’ explosive press conference, the fallout for Celtic’s leadership, and what it means for the club’s future. They unpack the fan protest before the Kilmarnock match, debate how meaningful change can really come about, and assess key performances from new signings like Tounekti and Saracchi. With sh...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Alan and James dissect Celtic’s tactical mess following a chaotic summer transfer window. Alan calls for radical solutions, such as a 3-4-2-1 system to make the best of a broken squad, while James highlights the risks of persisting with Brendan Rodgers’ stale 4-3-3 and the dangers of aging players like McGregor and Carter-Vickers. They debate Maeda as a...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Alan and James take apart Celtic’s boardroom statement, describing it as condescending, incompetent, and contemptuous of supporters. Alan likens the breakdown in trust to “irreconcilable differences” and calls for fans to unite in winning back the club, while James shreds the board’s Financial Sustainability Regulation claims as either gross incompetence or outrigh...

With all of us Celtic fans reeling from boardroom chaos and transfer frustration, this week’s Huddle Breakdown Interview offers a welcome break from the turmoil. James sits down with Ted Knutson — co-founder of StatsBomb and pioneer in football analytics — for a wide-ranging interview. Ted shares his journey from gambling at Pinnacle to reshaping recruitment at clubs like Brentford and Brighton, e...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Alan and James unload on Celtic’s disastrous transfer window, calling out the toxic culture, bad-faith negotiations, and systemic dysfunction that have left the club short of strikers, direction, and credibility. Alan blasts the board’s treatment of players and staff, while James exposes how one figure at the top repeatedly sabotaged agreed-upon deals, l...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan analyse Celtic’s dour 0–0 draw in the Glasgow Derby (recorded in the early evening of transfer deadline day). They break down Rangers’ surprise tactical approach, Brendan Rodgers’ failure to adapt, and the systemic issues that left Celtic blunt and predictable. The lads debate Callum McGregor’s visible decline, squad stagnation, and boardroom incompe...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan dissect Celtic’s painful Champions League exit to Kairat, questioning Brendan Rodgers’ tactics, team selection, and lack of adjustments on a dreadful pitch. They highlight the squad’s glaring weaknesses, transfer paralysis at board level, and what it means for Celtic’s European ambitions. With penalties missed, key players underpe...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James, and Alan analyse Celtic’s 3–0 win over Livingston, assessing Brendan Rodgers’ eight changes and what it revealed about squad depth. The lads highlight performances from Dane Murray, Benjamin Nygren, and Shin Yamada, debate Rodgers’ mixed messaging on signings like Inamura, and question the board’s transfer strategy as the Champions League decider agai...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan pick apart Celtic’s dire Champions League qualifier against FC Kairat, a night marked by lack of creativity, injuries, and frustration. The lads debate Brendan Rodgers’ tactics, the midfield setup, and Adam Idah’s worrying display, while highlighting systemic failures that left Celtic predictable and toothless in attack. They also...

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we dive into Celtic’s win against Falkirk, analyzing Brendan Rodgers’ tactical tweaks and key player contributions. We break down individual performances, look at squad depth concerns, and discuss the latest transfer news as Celtic balance domestic duties with European ambitions. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and...

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin and James dive deep into Celtic’s Champions League qualifier against FC Astana, reflecting on past Kazakhstan trips, travel challenges, and the tactical threats ahead. They break down the latest transfer rumours, including Maeda’s future, potential arrivals under a £3m ceiling, and what recent links might mean for the squad. The lads also assess F...

Celtic’s 2–0 win away to Aberdeen delivered three points but raised questions about style and attacking threat. In this week’s flagship show, Laura, Alan, and James analyse the so-called “horseshoe of death,” assess Brendan Rodgers’ tactical approach, and highlight standout moments from Kieran Tierney and Reo Hatate. We also examine Aberdeen’s missed chances, what Celtic must fix before the Champi...

It’s an absolutely jam-packed show this week as we welcome Alan back to Extra Time. The first Extra Time of the new season no less! The team cover a ton of ground looking at Nygren, Tierney, Yang, Forrest, Idah and more. Alan then gives us his two cents on player trading profit at the club. Tune in! Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this video and want more content li...

Alan is back! But now Laura is away! We can’t keep them all in the studio at the same time over here on Huddle Breakdown HQ. The new season has begun with a Celtic victory, a Rangers draw and a confident Hearts. Join Alan and James as they look back over the weekend action and offer a transfer window update. Lots to like in here! Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.com Like this...