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  Dundee United 0-4 Celtic: The Numbers Behind the Win | LASK Champions League Preview 18.08.2026 1h 8min

  Celtic hammered Dundee United 4-0 — so why did they lose the xG battle and concede 19 shots? On this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan dig into Alan's post-match stat pack and packing score data to explain the contradiction at the heart of Celtic's fast start to the 2026/27 season. Celtic are conceding packing scores near 300 against bottom-half Scottish Premiership opposition, roughly double the rate of the games they genuinely control, and the numbers point straight at central midfield: Callum McGregor's defensive success rate almost halved without Arne Engels beside him, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was physically finished five minutes into the second half, and Celtic simply aren't stopping danger at source. Alan and James also give first impressions of new signings Bauer and Hassan, debate Trusty vs Scales alongside Carter-Vickers, argue over Tounekti vs Yang on the left, and preview Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against LASK at Celtic Park — a Red Bull-adjacent, transition-hungry Austrian side that Celtic should out-talent, but who could drag this into exactly the kind of chaotic second-ball game Celtic are currently worst equipped to handle. Analytics, eye test, and a lot of anxiety about whether a great attack can paper over a structural problem. Subscribe at huddlebreakdown.com for Alan's full stat pack and James's LASK preview analysis.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic vs LASK Scouting Special: An Austrian Expert Tells Us Exactly What We're Facing 17.08.2026 25min

  Celtic face LASK in the Champions League play-off round, so we brought in Austrian football expert Tom Baumgartner of the Other Bundesliga podcast for a full scouting report — free for everyone this week from our subscriber show, Extra Time. Tom explains how Dietmar "Didi" Kühbauer took over a LASK side sitting near the bottom of the Austrian Bundesliga and turned them into double winners, their first league title in 60 years, and why a squad everyone said needed a complete overhaul barely changed at all. He breaks down how they actually play: Red Bull-style vertical transitions, but with a manager unafraid to go route one from the back, one of the league's best crossers in Jørgensen, the mercurial Sascha Horvath gliding box to box, and American striker Samuel Adeniran as the battering ram up top. Tom covers their set-piece threat, their three at the back and pacey defenders, why 41 goals conceded is only half explained by that dreadful start, and how this LASK side measures up against the Sturm Graz team Celtic and Hearts have both faced. Then the one thing he keeps returning to: this squad has almost no European pedigree, and Europa League might be their level. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mika Baur Benchmarked, Hassan's Data, Austrian Scouting Report & Dundee Utd vs Celtic Preview 14.08.2026 11min

  James and Alan break down a chaotic week at Celtic on this Extra Time, plus a full scouting report on LASK from Austrian football expert Tom Baumgartner of the Other Bundesliga podcast. With Arne Engels heading to West Ham, Mika Baur arriving from Paderborn and Haissem Hassan already in the building, the pair dig into whether Celtic's player trading model is actually working — and what Baur really is: a Hatate replacement, an Engels replacement, or something new. James walks through his full transfer benchmarking on Baur (long passing, crossing volume, and an xG-per-shot number that raised eyebrows), while Alan shares fresh SkillCorner EPV data showing Hassan out-carrying Lamine Yamal for in-possession value, with a serious caveat on his passing. Tom then takes 25 minutes on LASK: how Dietmar Kühbauer rescued a squad staring at a relegation scrap and turned them into double winners, why they'll mix Red Bull-style verticality with route one, the threat of Samuel Adeniran and Sascha Horvath, their set-piece danger, and the one weakness Tom keeps coming back to — a squad with almost no European pedigree. Alan and James return to weigh the "toxic combination" risk of starting new signings with Donovan, revisit Alan's deep dive on Yang Hyun-jun, and preview a tricky League Cup trip to Jim Goodwin's newly front-footed Dundee United.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Kilmarnock 1-5 Celtic: Record xG, Engels Transformed & The Hassan Question | The Huddle Breakdown 11.08.2026 59min

  Celtic went to Rugby Park and produced their highest expected-goals difference away at Kilmarnock since records began — a 5-1 win that Alan calls the most enjoyable watch in a long time. In this episode, Alan and James dig into the numbers behind the rout: why Arne Engels dominated the middle of the pitch in a way we simply haven't seen from him, how Kasper Høgh recorded the highest packing-receive score on the pitch while operating far deeper than his Bodø/Glimt role, and why the Høgh–Duran–Nygren interplay looks like a genuine attacking connection rather than three individuals. They also assess a back four of Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty and Tierney that Alan rates as Europa League-good, before James pumps the brakes: two games running, Celtic's counter-press has been passive, the buildup has creaked against ordinary opposition, and that might be a personnel problem rather than a game-state one. Plus a full breakdown of incoming Egyptian winger Hassan from Real Oviedo — elite athletically, with progressive-carry and acceleration numbers benchmarked alongside Mbappé, Yamal and Nico Williams, but with real questions over decision-making and defensive work — and the tactical puzzle of fitting Duran, Høgh and Hassan into one front three without Daizen Maeda's out-of-possession engine. Then a trip round a Scottish Premiership on fire: Derek McInnes “sacked” at Rangers, Hearts' 4-0 over Dundee United, Hibs' front-line depth, and Motherwell's struggles without Just.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Jota Back On The Ball, Haissem Hassan Decoded & Celtic's Real Midfield Problem 07.08.2026 10min

  Alan and James join Martin Murphy for a bumper Extra Time as Celtic bank three points against Dundee, Haissem Hassan edges closer, and a training-ground image lands mid-record showing Jota doing ball work. Alan sets the Dundee win against twelve years of expected goals and packing data to argue it was far more normal than the mood suggested, explains the fundamental flaw that ended Paulo Bernardo's Celtic career, and picks apart a stretched, unsettled Rangers side after their European misstep. James runs the numbers on Hassan's 99th-percentile dribbling, his crossing and his decision-making, benchmarks Mika Baur alongside Callum McGregor, and lays out why Celtic's build-up problem is systemic rather than personal. Plus Hearts and Motherwell in Europe, Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, and poetry corner.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic vs Dundee REVIEW: Is Our Record Signing Being WASTED? | Flag Day Analysis + LASK CL Draw 04.08.2026 55min

  Celtic are back in competitive action, and The Huddle Breakdown is here with a full data-driven review of the Flag Day win over Dundee at Celtic Park. Alan and James dig into the match stats and xG to ask the big question: are Celtic's new signings already being misused? We break down Martin O'Neill's tactics, the shape problems in build-up play, Yang's frustrating final third decisions, Nygren's man-of-the-match display, and whether a back three could unlock Duran. Plus a full Scottish Premiership weekend review — St. Mirren's statement win at Falkirk, Rangers' Del Ball debut under Derek McInnes, Motherwell's goal of the weekend — and first impressions of Celtic's Champions League qualifier draw against LASK. Like, subscribe, and hit notifications for weekly Celtic analysis, stats, and tactics.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic's Transfer Puzzle, Rangers' Staunch Pivot & SPFL 26-27 Preview 30.07.2026 10min

  In this episode of the Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, James and Alan dive deep into Celtic's transfer window, weighing the massive impact of Alistair Johnston's potential move to Everton and analyzing the tactical fit of new striker Kasper Hogh. The guys also cast a critical eye over the rest of the Scottish Premiership, breaking down Rangers' radical "ultra staunch" cost-cutting pivot under their new ownership and the tactical chaos brewing at Hearts following their heavy European defeat. Finally, they look ahead to what promises to be a highly entertaining, high-scoring domestic season.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic's Striker Dilemma: Kasper Hogh Scouted, Defensive Doubts & Maeda’s Farewell 28.07.2026 1h 4min

  Join Laura, James, and Alan on this week's Huddle Breakdown as they dissect Celtic's latest summer transfer business, featuring an in-depth tactical benchmarking of new Bodo/Glimt signing Kasper Hogh and how Camilo Duran fits into the system. The panel raises candid concerns over a sluggish transfer window, defensive vulnerabilities heading into European qualifiers, and the harsh realities of Cameron Carter-Vickers' Achilles recovery timeline. Plus, Alan delivers a blistering take on the SFA's latest refereeing controversy surrounding Sean Murdoch, and the trio bid an emotional farewell to the enigmatic Daizen Maeda following his transfer to Ipswich.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic Transfer Targets Analyzed: Hogh & Hassan + Scottish Euro Disaster 23.07.2026 10min

  In this episode of Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan dissect the latest Celtic transfer rumors, focusing on the potential system fit of Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh and Real Oviedo's Haissem Hassan. The panel critically evaluates whether a technical prospect like Mika Bauer addresses the squad's desperate need for athletic midfielders and explores left-back options including Will Ferry and Greg Taylor. The team also delivers a sobering reality check on the state of Scottish clubs in Europe following shocking performances by Hearts and Hibs, before capping off the show with a poetic farewell to Daizen Maeda ahead of his potential move to Ipswich TownWant to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Celtic Transfer Window Awakens & SFA Report Learnings 21.07.2026 50min

  In this week’s episode of The Huddle Breakdown, Laura returns to join Alan as the Celtic transfer rumor mill finally sparks to life. The duo unpacks a sudden influx of news, analyzing encouraging links to midfield targets like Paderborn's Mika Bauer and winger Haissem Hassan. They also look at Camilo Durán's energetic start up front, discuss the tactical takeaways from the World Cup final, and preview Hearts' upcoming Champions League qualifier against Sturm Graz. Finally, they provide a constructive review of the newly released SFA report on the Ibrox riot, emphasizing the opportunity it presents to enact real changes and eradicate tragedy, racist, and sectarian chanting across Scottish football.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic's Transfer Paralysis, AGM Fallout & World Cup Final Preview 17.07.2026 10min

  In this episode of Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan dissect the concerning fallout from the latest Celtic FC AGM minutes, exploring the deepening disconnect between the boardroom and the football operation. The panel reacts to Benjamin Siegrist’s highly revealing interview about his exit, analyzes the data behind the defensive depth chart (Nawrocki vs. Murray), and questions the club's ongoing transfer paralysis in the midfield. Finally, the team looks ahead to the pre-season friendly against Middlesbrough and previews the highly anticipated Spain vs. Argentina World Cup Final.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic's Preseason Progress: Transfer Data, CCV's Return & World Cup Tactics 15.07.2026 56min

  In this week’s episode of “The Huddle Breakdown,” we analyze Celtic’s preseason friendly against Sporting and discuss the early stages of Martin O’Neill’s tactical rollout for this season. We evaluate new signing Duran’s energetic debut and look at the historical timeline of Celtic’s summer transfer windows to reassure fans that the current pace of business is actually completely normal. Finally, Alan shares his “Celtic by Numbers” scatter plots to highlight the massive defensive boost provided by Cameron Carter-Vickers’s return to the squad, wrapping up with a tactical preview of the Argentina vs. England World Cup clash.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic Transfer Analysis: How Do Duran, Ox & Iheanacho Fit? 10.07.2026 10min

  In this episode of Extra Time, the Huddle Breakdown team is joined by special guest Quinny from Scottish Football Daily to dissect a critical turning point in Celtic's season. The guys share their honest reactions to the Shelbourne friendly, questioning the tactical innovations and player performances on display. The conversation quickly heats up as they dive deep into a data-driven analysis of Celtic’s latest transfer window strategy, evaluating the fit and physical durability of newly signed targets like Camilo Duran, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Kelechi Iheanacho under manager Martin O'Neill. Finally, the panel answers a massive haul of subscriber questions tackling the biggest threats to the SPFL title, boardroom competency, academy development bottlenecks, and whether structural failures within Scottish football are holding the club back from European success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic Target Camilo Duran Deep Dive Analysis & The Midfield Crisis Debate | Huddle Breakdown 08.07.2026 52min

  In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan break down Celtic's potential signing, Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag. Utilizing advanced data scouting, they examine Duran’s hybrid positional role, left-footed versatility, and transitional pace—questioning whether he serves as a Liel Abada analog or a long-term Daizen Maeda replacement. Finally, they confront Celtic's wider strategic dilemmas, voicing deep concerns over a degenerating midfield following Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's re-signing and emphasizing the urgent need for a complete engine room overhaul. Last, they dive into the latest from the World Cup. Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ross Grant’s Set Piece Impact, Elijah Just Rumors & Pre-Season Preview 03.07.2026 10min

  In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, hosts Martin Murphy, James, and Alan dive into the busy summer landscape. The team breaks down what the appointment of new set piece coach and analyst Ross Grant means for Celtic's physical profile, style of play, and tactical future. They analyze the latest SPFL transfer rumors—including high praise and analytical packing data backing a potential move for Motherwell standout Elijah Just. Finally, the guys preview Celtic's upcoming pre-season friendly against Shelbourne in Dublin, evaluate Derek McInnes's high-intensity tactics at Hearts and Ibrox, and share updates from the ongoing World Cup matches in North America.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic's Set-Piece Analytics, Transfer Models & The Steve Clarke Exit | Huddle Breakdown 01.07.2026 1h 3min

  In this episode of the Huddle Breakdown, we dissect Celtic's major coaching hire as Ross Grant joins the club as a dedicated set-piece specialist. We dive into the underlying data, analytical xG metrics, and what Grant's tactical history means for the Hoops' defensive structure and attacking variation. The team also pulls back the curtain on Celtic's frustrating transfer model, exploring why deals like the Marcello Saracchi and Mark Fotheringham negotiations stall under Dermot Desmond's rigid financial guardrails and the club's unique corporate listing. Finally, we react to the breaking news of Steve Clarke stepping down as Scotland manager following their World Cup exit, offering a harsh reality check on the national team's identity crisis and the broader geopolitical challenges facing modern Scottish football.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic Backroom Drama, Scotland's World Cup Reality Check & The New Hearts Model 26.06.2026 10min

  In this episode of Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, host Martin Murphy is joined by James and Alan to break down the latest Celtic transfer rumors and boardroom developments amidst a quiet summer window. The team analyzes the potential appointments of Fotheringham and Maloney to Martin O'Neill's backroom staff, the ongoing contract negotiations surrounding Marcelo Saracchi, and the future of Daizen Maeda. Shifting focus to international football, the guys dissect Scotland’s tactical meltdown in their crushing 3-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil, debate the overall flaws of FIFA's new tournament format, and take a deep metric-driven dive into Hearts’ dramatic squad overhaul under incoming manager Wouter Vrancken.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic's Preseason Refresh + Hearts' Massive Data Revolution & Scotland's World Cup Blueprint 24.06.2026 1h 5min

  In this episode of the Huddle Breakdown, the hosts unpack the latest major updates shaping Scottish football, starting with Gavin Strachan's new move to West Bromwich Albion and what the upcoming backroom refresh could mean for Celtic's preseason momentum. They dive deep into the exciting analytical evolution happening at Hearts as the club nears a deal for manager Wouter Vrancken, mapping out how an innovative, front-footed data model could unlock massive success in the SPFL. Finally, the duo shares their favorite tactical highlights from the World Cup, celebrating Argentina’s beautiful positional play and mapping out Scotland's strategic path to the knockout rounds ahead of their massive clash against Brazil.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are Celtic Falling Behind? McInnes at Rangers Deep Dive 19.06.2026 10min

  In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin Murphy, James, and Alan dive into the newly released SPFL fixtures, detailing the controversy surrounding Celtic's Monday night flag unfurling and what a grueling December stretch means for the upcoming season. The team breaks down the shocking managerial shake-up in Scottish football, analyzing Derek McInnes' rapid appointment at Rangers and whether his conservative tactical DNA can succeed with a massive budget. Using deep underlying performance data and non-penalty xG metrics, James exposes how McInnes historically acted as a strategic drag on Hearts' analytical model. Finally, the crew sounds the alarm on Celtic's dwindling competitive edge—noting alarming drops below the league average in counter-pressing volumes and set-piece xG production—before shifting focus to global scouting lessons from an action-packed World Cup.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Death of Modern Football? Rangers & Celtic Reject Analytics | Where Does That Leave Hearts? 16.06.2026 59min

  In this episode of the Huddle Breakdown, the guys dive headfirst into a summer of absolute paralysis and strategic shifts across Scottish football. We break down the massive management shakeup as Derek McInnes looks set to take the wheel at Rangers following Danny Röhl’s sudden departure—signaling a complete divergence in recruitment and a massive test for the "Staunch-O-Meter". Meanwhile, Celtic fans are left dealing with organizational gridlock in the transfer window while rivals Hearts fully commit to a progressive analytics model. Plus, we look at the ongoing 2026 World Cup action, examining how the new IFAB rule changes are completely altering player behavior on the pitch, Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical masterclass with the USMNT, and standout performances from Celtic-adjacent players.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.