The Huddle Breakdown

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, we dive deep into the arrival of Wilfried Nancy at Celtic FC, analyzing his "business-like" first press conference and the calculated risks behind his appointment compared to the Martin O'Neill interim era. James and Alan provide a forensic data breakdown of the "sea change" in Scottish football tactics, revealing why injuries are spiking across the league. Finally, we preview the massive clash against Hearts by exposing Derek McInnes’s chaotic "headless chicken" pressing system and explaining why Lawrence Shankland is the wrong fit for their 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

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Alan and James debate the timing of Wilfried Nancy’s expected arrival as Celtic manager and whether delaying his appointment could derail momentum after three away wins in a week. They break down the chaotic nature of recent performances, the difference between outcomes and underlying data, St Mirren and Hibs as variance-driven results, and the uncomfortable truth that Celtic are still volatile and inconsistent despite the points haul. The lads dive deep into Reo Hatate’s dramatic statistical uptick, tactical shifts under O’Neill and Maloney, squad weaknesses ahead of Dundee and why the new manager inherits a high-risk situation that could turn quickly.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

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Alan and James react to Celtic’s shock 3–1 win away to Feyenoord, a performance nobody expected after the St Mirren debacle. They break down how Celtic produced one of their best European displays in years — pressing with intelligence, controlling transitions, and showing real identity and bravery — while also asking whether it was an outlier or the start of something real. The lads analyse the tactical changes under O’Neill and Maloney, standout displays from Yang, Donovan, Idah & Scales, and where caution remains ahead of a tricky trip to Easter Road. 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

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, James and Alan dissect Celtic’s grim 1–0 win over St Mirren — a result that delivered three points but one of the worst performances in recent memory. They break down why the match was “putrid,” how Celtic’s attacking structure collapsed, the alarming XG and final-third data behind the display, and whether the squad is now systemically broken heading into a brutal December run with Feyenoord in Europe and Hibs away. The panel also discuss the fallout from the AGM, pressure on the board, and the shifting dynamics of the SPFL title race.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

In this week’s episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan break down the rapidly escalating risks surrounding Celtic’s season amid a turbulent managerial transition, squad injuries, and a congested fixture schedule. They assess why the managerial shift from Rodgers to O’Neill/Maloney has disrupted Celtic’s game model, explore what Wilfried Nancy could bring if appointed, and debate how Celtic can survive the next 11 matches in 38 days with a depleted squad. The lads also discuss why transparency from Willie Collum is essential for Scottish football and why recent attacks on refereeing standards have turned toxic.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

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, Alan, and James dive deep into Celtic’s managerial search and the future direction of the club. Alan vents his frustration at Celtic’s lack of a clear football structure, asking why the process still seems driven by “manager-as-god” instincts rather than a modern, data-led approach. James argues that small steps—like the arrival of Paul Tisdale and Shaun Maloney’s pathway role—show the first shoots of modernization beneath Dermot Desmond’s old-school hierarchy. Together they weigh the risks of waiting until January for a new coach, debate Wilfried Nancy’s credentials, and analyse what real progress would look like for Celtic after the Midtjylland collapse and the Kilmarnock response.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

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, Alan and James reflect on a challenging week for Celtic — from the 3-1 defeat in Denmark to a more composed 4-0 rebound at Celtic Park. Alan dissects the Midtjylland collapse, comparing it to the club’s worst European nights, while James brings data-driven context showing just how far below standard the performance fell. The team then pivots to positives from the Kilmarnock win, before tackling the ongoing managerial search: whether Wilfried Nancy or Kjetil Knutsen could work inside Celtic’s fractured structure, and whether Dermot Desmond’s autocratic approach is the real barrier to progress.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

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Alan and James pick apart Celtic’s 3–1 defeat to FC Midtjylland in Denmark, a performance marked by sloppy turnovers, poor structure, and a complete loss of control out of possession. The lads break down the key moments that swung the match, what Midtjylland exploited tactically, where Celtic’s press broke down, and which players struggled to cope with the Danish side’s physicality and speed. They also discuss O’Neill and Maloney’s team selection, late substitutions, and whether Celtic’s flaws are systemic or simply down to individual errors on the night.