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In this episode of Extra Time, we tackle the "mass hysteria" surrounding Wilfried Nancy following a winless run, asking if he can survive the mounting pressure or if he is a victim of the "fog of war" at Celtic Park. James uses data and historical comparisons to Ange Postecoglou’s rocky start to argue that the underlying performance is better than the results suggest. We also have a frank debate about Peter Lawwell’s divisive legacy as he prepares to step down as Chairman—was he a financial savior or an obstacle to progress? Finally, we look ahead to the crucial clash against Aberdeen.
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In this Extra Time episode, Martin and James break down Celtic’s 3-0 Europa League defeat to AS Roma. James argues the performance wasn’t a tactical disaster, citing “outcome bias” compared to the Atalanta match under Rodgers, and explains why individual errors masked a coherent structural display. We also discuss why Daizen Maeda struggles in Nancy’s system and preview the League Cup Final against St. Mirren. Plus, a heartfelt tribute to Celtic legend Dixie Deans following his passing at 79.
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In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we investigate Wilfried Nancy’s controversial debut against Hearts, analyzing whether his sideline “whiteboard” tactics were a stroke of innovative genius or a sign of madness. James and Alan dive into the data to expose the massive “variance” keeping Hearts afloat in the Speedboat League, while explaining why Celtic’s underlying performance was actually encouraging despite the result. Plus, we look ahead to the Europa League clash with Roma—are they a defensive fortress or a blunt force?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this week’s Extra Time on The Huddle Breakdown, Alan and James dive deep into Celtic’s current state during the international break, answering subscriber questions on recruitment, the Paul Tisdale role, the expected appointment of Wilfried Nancy, squad fit for a back three, and the structural changes needed for Celtic to compete in Europe again. The lads discuss whether Celtic can keep the title race stable until January, how analytics and modern football operations should shape recruitment, the value of players like Liam Scales and Tony Ralston, and whether the board’s approach is sustainable.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Alan, James, and Laura react to Celtic’s 2–1 win over Rangers in the League Cup semi-final — the gang talk Martin O’Neill’s emotional touchline presence, and the raw intensity of a Celtic side playing with freedom again. The panel break down the tactical shift under O’Neill and Maloney, and the significance of a win that arrives in the middle of a club-wide reset following Brendan Rodgers’ exit. They also discuss the atmosphere at Hampden, the feel-good factor returning to the squad, and where Celtic go from here as the league campaign resumes.
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In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan react to Brendan Rodgers’ departure, the protests against Dermot Desmond and the Celtic board, and the remarkable return of Martin O’Neill to the touchline. They break down Celtic’s 4-0 win over Falkirk, explore the tactical tweaks under O’Neill and Maloney, and look ahead to the massive Hampden semi-final against Rangers. Expect deep analysis, data-driven insights, and a touch of poetry from Alan as Celtic enters a new era.
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In an extraordinary week for Celtic, Brendan Rodgers is gone and Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney have stepped in. Alan, James and Laura dissect the implosion — the fallout from Dermot Desmond’s astonishing statement, the club’s structural paralysis, and what O’Neill’s return really means in 2025. Alan delivers a blistering monologue on Celtic’s leadership vacuum and culture of stagnation, while James breaks down the power dynamics behind Rodgers’ exit and what comes next on and off the pitch.
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In this week’s Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, Alan, and James react to Celtic’s Europa League win over Sturm Graz and look ahead to a massive top-of-the-table clash against Hearts at Tynecastle. Alan breaks down how Celtic rediscovered urgency and directness after the Dundee disaster, while James dives into the tactical chaos that worked in their favor against Sturm. The trio debate the injury crisis—especially Cameron Carter-Vickers’ Achilles blow—and what that means for selection heading into Hearts’ pressing and set-piece threat.
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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 intriguing projects. The panel dig into their pressing style, attacking transitions, and vulnerability at set pieces, asking what Celtic can exploit and what to fear.
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