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The Huddle Breakdown

The Huddle Breakdown
Celtic FC
Scottish Football
Champions League
Brendan Rodgers
Celtic Football Club
Scottish Cup
Scottish Premiership
Rangers
Wilfried Nancy
Europa League
Kilmarnock
Martin O'neill
Scottish Premier League
Hearts
Dundee United
Aberdeen
Aberdeen FC
Bayern Munich
Motherwell
Callum Mcgregor

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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Alan is back(!) from Japan and straight into the wreckage of Celtic's three straight defeats, capped by a 1-0 derby loss to Rangers at Celtic Park. With James and Martin, he argues it was a systemic collapse, not a question of individual effort, and ... more

Celtic's 1-0 defeat to Rangers at Parkhead was, by the numbers, the worst home Old Firm performance of the Wyscout era: an xG difference of -1.91, just three shots to Rangers' 14, and a long-ball rate roughly triple Celtic's historical norm. James is... more

Celtic’s 3-1 home defeat to Ferencváros capped a miserable week, and on this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin Murphy is joined by James and Heath to work out how much of it can possibly be fixed before Sunday’s Glasgow Derby. The pa... more

Celtic were humbled 3-0 by Rangers at Ibrox, and The Huddle Breakdown goes beyond the hot takes to explain why. With Alan away in Tokyo, James is joined by data analyst Rhian (RhiCam on Substack, @databhoys on X) for a tactical and data-driven breakd... more

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Recent Guests

Colby Donovan
Celtic football player
Celtic FC
Episode: Celtic's New Signings RATED: Van den Berg Hype, Johnstone Doubts & a Top of Table Clash at St Mirren
Tom Baumgartner
Analyst, co-host on other Bundesliga podcasts
Other Bundesliga podcasts
Episode: Celtic vs LASK Scouting Special: An Austrian Expert Tells Us Exactly What We're Facing
Camillo Duran
Colombian-born footballer, forward/attacking midfielder
Qarabag (previous club), Celtic target
Episode: Celtic Target Camilo Duran Deep Dive Analysis & The Midfield Crisis Debate | Huddle Breakdown
Paul McStay
Former Celtic player and ambassador for the Season Ticket Alliance
Celtic FC
Episode: Celtic’s Boardroom Battle: Paul McStay on Giving Fans a Voice & European Ambition
Dr. David Forrest
Professor of Sports and Economics at Liverpool University; expert in gambling topics
Liverpool University; Centre for Sports Business
Episode: The Economics of Match-Fixing, Asian Betting Markets & Football Governance with Dr. David Forrest - THE HUDDLE BREAKDOWN INTERVIEW
Tom Middler
Football analyst focusing on the Austrian Bundesliga
Freelance
Episode: BONUS PREVIEW: Sturm Graz v Celtic Preview with Tom Middler
Ted Knutson
Co-founder of StatsBomb and expert in soccer analytics
Transfer Flow
Episode: Ted Knutson Interview | From StatsBomb to Set Pieces, Brighton, Brentford & Celtic’s Future - PREVIEW
Mike D'Auria
Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of Sports and Technology
Genius Sports
Episode: PREVIEW - THE HUDDLE BREAKDOWN INTERVIEW: Mike D'Auria
Will Baber
Danish football analyst and fan of FC Nordsjælland
Episode: PREVIEW - THE HUDDLE BREAKDOWN EXTRA TIME: Transfer Ins and Outs | Benjamin Nygren Deep Dive

Hosts

James
Host with frequent involvement in dissection and data-driven commentary
Alan Morrison
Co-host/analyst contributing tactical and data views
Martin Murphy
Host of multiple show formats with in-depth analysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • My Favourite Celtic Podcast

    The Huddle Breakdown is comfortably my favourite Celtic podcast. It offers a viewpoint and perspective that I haven’t been able to find elsewhere, and digs deeper on topics that I would not otherwise have been aware of.

    I don’t always agree with the perspectives of those involved in the podcast, but that’s part of the enjoyment. It isn’t an echo-chamber of opinion around Celtic and their performances, and it looks to strip away some of the emotion and offer a data-forward approach in the analy... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RianC3
    United Kingdom2 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattscelts
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Tom

    Hi HB team. Don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes but you need to get more reliable content out. We love your work but you’re losing audience by being so unreliable. Hopefully you can get it sorted.

    Tom

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LittleRainDrop
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great insight

    Fascinating insight and debate on all things Celtic. The analysis and stats that are discussed and presented are 2nd to none, just a great podcast. Cheers gents 👍🏼🍀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul 1888
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Highly enjoyable.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Michael Comiskey
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate deep dives on transfer strategy and financial nuances
Frequently praised for breaking from echo chambers with evidence-based takes
Thoughtful, data-forward Celtic analysis that doesn't shy away from tough questions
Strong mix of stats and banter makes complex ideas accessible
A reliable source for fans who want informed discussion over hot takes

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#113
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#226
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Apple Podcasts
#230
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#111
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Apple Podcasts
#126
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Apple Podcasts
#35
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Celtic vs LASK Scouting Special: An Austrian Expert Tells Us Exactly What We're Facing
Q: Where is LASK at and how nervous should we be going into this tie?
Tom explains LASK's recent revival under Kühbauer, their flexible approach, and the ways they can compete with a traditional European power like Celtic, while noting gaps in European pedigree and their advantage in physical, set-piece scenarios.
Celtic Transfer Analysis: How Do Duran, Ox & Iheanacho Fit?
Q: Did you garner anything from your audience that would be helpful?
Quinny described how highlights and fan input from live streams helped shape initial impressions, while noting that the game itself was not overly revealing but still offered useful pointers for early-season assessment.
Celtic Manager Search, Analytics vs. Culture, and SPFL Title Run-In Preview
Q: Tony asks, do you have any notion of the life of investment required to bring our recruitment process up to competent? Can you imagine competence? Or ideally, elite level? And do you have any examples of good people the club could recruit to these positions?
The consensus is that it's more about the right people and the organizational structure than simply throwing money at it, with emphasis on coordinated processes and intelligent collaboration between analysts, scouts, and decision-makers.
The Economics of Match-Fixing, Asian Betting Markets & Football Governance with Dr. David Forrest - THE HUDDLE BREAKDOWN INTERVIEW
Q: What makes European football distinct from American sport in terms of economics and competition?
He notes that European football blends competition with revenue-driven incentives, including promotion/relegation, ownership structures, and the unique balance between profit motives and sporting success.
The Economics of Match-Fixing, Asian Betting Markets & Football Governance with Dr. David Forrest - THE HUDDLE BREAKDOWN INTERVIEW
Q: Does economics and ethics make very bad bedfellows to discuss, and what's your view on that?
The guest explains that economists study behavior that may be ethical or not, and that sport often involves actors whose incentives push against pure ethics, yet sport should be analyzed with an eye toward how incentives and structures shape outcomes.

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The show blends tactical analysis with data-driven football metrics, focusing on Celtic FC's performances, player evaluations, and transfer dynamics. Episodes frequently dissect XG, pressing patterns, and on-pitch systems while weighing new signings, squad depth, and strategic fit within broader league and European contexts. The hosts mix rigorous numbers with banter and clear opinions, often debating how much a performance represents lasting improvement versus favorable matchups. A standout aspect is the consistent use of data visuals and benchmarking to ground opinions, making it a practical listen for listeners who want both insight and context beyond headlines.

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1. The Celtic Underground
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1. Colby Donovan
2. Tom Baumgartner
3. Camillo Duran
4. Paul McStay
5. Dr. David Forrest
6. Tom Middler
7. Ted Knutson
8. Mike D'Auria

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