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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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Episodes
  • Celtic Penny-Pinching & The World Cup Law Changes

    Celtic Penny-Pinching & The World Cup Law Changes
    Jun 12 2026
    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, host Martin Murphy, James, and Alan dive into the controversial "white smoke" at Paradise following Martin O'Neill's return as manager. The team pulls no punches regarding the Celtic board’s rumored "nickel-and-diming" over backroom staff contracts for Shaun Maloney and Fotheringham, exposing a dated billionaire mentality that threatens to derail summer transfer window recruitment. Shifting focus to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the panel dissects crucial IFAB law changes—including strict new five-second limits on throw-ins, one-minute power-play penalties for slow substitutions, and expanded VAR capabilities—and analyzes how these tempo-boosting shifts will directly impact Celtic’s domestic and European campaigns. Finally, the guys break down five years of empirical Scottish referee data from the "Yorkshire Whistler" and offer their expert, unfiltered predictions on World Cup favorites, dark horses like Japan and Ecuador, and the political circus surrounding the tournament.

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    11 mins
  • Martin O'Neill Back In At Celtic & Scotland's World Cup Hype

    Martin O'Neill Back In At Celtic & Scotland's World Cup Hype
    Jun 9 2026

    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, the guys analyze the latest reports indicating a done deal for Martin O'Neill as Celtic's next permanent manager. They dive into the tactical fallout of his appointment, exploring how a pivot toward size and power will clash with the current squad composition and impact the club's struggling recruitment pipeline. The duo also covers the broader football landscape, breaking down Scotland's recent friendly matches ahead of the upcoming World Cup, and evaluating Celtic's pressing transfer needs—including a deep dive into the goalkeeping situation and the vulnerabilities of dealing with specialized set-piece tactics in the Scottish Premier League.


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  • Celtic Rebuild Blueprint: Squad Age Profile, Expected Exits & The Board Finance Disaster

    Celtic Rebuild Blueprint: Squad Age Profile, Expected Exits & The Board Finance Disaster
    Jun 5 2026

    In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, Alan, and James dive into a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the Celtic FC squad ahead of a massive summer transfer window. The team breaks down the roster by age profile, contract length, and depth chart, detailing 13 potential departures—including high-profile assets like Daizen Maeda, Arne Engels, and Reo Hatate. The second half features an in-depth financial deep dive into UEFA's Squad Cost Ratio and Celtic's operating model, exposing a massive gap between the club's actual balance sheet capacity and Dermot Desmond’s conservative spending habits. From the burning goalkeeping question surrounding Viljami Sinisalo to the desperate need for elite athleticism in midfield and the wings, this episode lays bare the exact blueprint required to elevate Celtic to European competitiveness.


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    11 mins
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Probably the best Celtic podcast. Interesting analysis and intelligent debate. Lots of dissection of games & tactics

Mature Celtic podcast

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