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Expressing love for Celtic FC through the medium of numbers! https://www.huddlebreakdown.com/ +++Writer: The Huddle Breakdown, The Celtic Way +++Podcaster: The Huddle Breakdown, ACSOM

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · Dec 17

Here is the complete collection of analyses into
@ScottishFA refs

SFA refereeing was first discussed on
Graham Spiers pod

The analyses were expanded upon on the
@ACSOMPOD

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#patternsofassistance

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 1d

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An early look at our new Tunisian winger

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Tounekti, Ball Carrying, and Accumulation

Sifting out the difference between accumulating, albeit impressive numbers, and the magical "end product".

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 2d

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The big calls from week seven

Honest Mistakes 2025/26 - Week Seven

The Martin caravan comes to a shuddering halt, but what of the big calls?

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 3d

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Why are Celtic not scoring enough goals and does Bielsa's philosophical framework assist?

Bielsa, Build Up and Box Activity

What can Celtic's lack of goals be attributed to?

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 4d

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Time to see what you should have won

Speedboat League - 5th October, 2025

Where do we go from here?

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Celtic 3–2 Motherwell ✅

Relief, but problems remain.

Rodgers tweaks, Nygren shines, and James & Alan break down what’s real progress — and what’s still fragile.

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🎧 Full episode below

#CelticFC #SPFL #TheHuddleBreakdown

Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 5d

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An entertaining end to the 0-0 fests

Almost a case of be careful what you wish for, mind

Celtic 3, Motherwell 2 - 5th October, 2025

An entertaining end to the 0-0 fests. Be careful what you wish for. Nearly.

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 6d

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A paddlin' in the rain at home to Sporting Braga

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Celtic 0, Sporting Braga 2 - 2nd October, 2025

A bit of a paddlin' if truth be told.

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 10d

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Week six major calls reviewed

Honest Mistakes 2025/26 - Week Six

More basketball calls for the Yorkshire Whistler.

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The Huddle Breakdown @huddlebreakdown.bsky.social · 12d

Celtic fire blanks vs Hibs ❌⚽

Midfield dysfunction, Engels struggles & Rodgers’ system under the spotlight as Braga loom large in Europe.

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#CelticFC #UEL #SPFL

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Hibs Stalemate & Braga Kryptonite Preview

In this week’s Huddle Breakdown, Laura, Alan, and James analyze Celtic’s goalless draw with Hibs and preview the Europa League showdown with Braga.

Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 12d

Hi Stevie - I'm going to put the "points so far" table up on the huddlebreakdown.com weekly

As regards the "projected points", I haven't seen that produced by the Gers Report chap thus far

The Huddle Breakdown | Alan Morrison | Substack

The Huddle Breakdown is your go-to source for in-depth data analysis and performance insights on Celtic FC. Click to read The Huddle Breakdown, a Substack publication.

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 12d

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Dull 0-0 Horseshoe Ball or thrilling 3+ xG frustration-fest?

Let the numbers decide!

Celtic 0, Hibernian 0 - 27th September, 2025

The hoops cannot find a way past the Catcher In The Sky

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 14d

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Don Robertson's 17-1 foul count was remarkable but not without precedent

Also, there is significant evidence that this is "how football works"

But, as ever with the SFA, there is room for doubt

Free to all

The Humble Foul, Possession Adjustment, Foul Differentials and Room For Doubt

Is the humble foul the last redoubt for Scottish referees and their unfettered unconscious biases? Or is Celtic simply "normal" amongst high possession, high pressing sides?

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 16d

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The lowdown on Celtic's tie versus Hibernian - impressive so far, yet currently vulnerable if we forget about those pesky set plays

Celtic versus Hibernian Preview

Early speedboat chasers from Edinburgh take a six-match winless run to the home of the champions. What could go wrong?

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 17d

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Classic game of two halves and a credible draw in the rain of Belgrade

Red Star Belgrade 1, Celtic 1 - 24th September, 2025

Not so much singin' in the rain, more a gentle hum

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 20d

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The only place for detailed data on Celtic domestic cup matches as the Hoops navigate the quarter-final in the Glasgow Derby

Partick Thistle 0, Celtic 4 - 21st September, 2025

A sticky pitch did not slow down Celtic unduly, and Brendan Rodgers' perfect quarter-final record continues.

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 23d

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Spotlight on Hatate

Making sense of a misfiring midfield

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 25d

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A sudden acceleration of big talking points for the Yorkshire Whistler to get into

Anything to avoid thinking about Sheffield Wednesday for the lad.....

Honest Mistakes 25/26 - Week Five

And suddenly it was all dark and messy.............

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · 26d

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Football returned with a whimper then a bang as Celtic claimed the points at Rugby Park in the rain

All the numbers therein - subscribe for full access

Kilmarnock 1, Celtic 2 - 14th September, 2025

New signings, debuts, same tactical approach, and a hugely satisfying win amidst supporter protest.

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Celtic’s statement shredded.

@celticbynumbers.bsky.social: "Irreconcilable differences"
@jucojames.bsky.social: "Incompetence or lies."

The Huddle Breakdown exposes board contempt, financial gaslighting & aging squad mismanagement.

#CelticFC #CelticPodcast #SPFL

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · Sep 8

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A review of the big calls from the dullby

Honest Mistakes 25/26 - Week Four

The dull derby decisions.

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Do anything nice Sunday?

Paint a fence?

Visit a garden centre?

The Rangers 0, Celtic 0 - 31st August, 2025

Oh, what a long season this will be!

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · Aug 30

very kind Mark - thanks

Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · Aug 29

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A quick look at each of Celtic's Europa League opponents

Celtic's Europa League Opponents

A first look at the range of opponents Celtic will face over eight league stage matches.

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Doing a Celtic and getting this out late Thursday night 🤪

The full gory detail from a painful night

Kairat Almaty 0, Celtic 0 (3-2 pens) - 26th August, 2025

An under-resourced Celtic falls short and fails to adapt to the specific challenges of conditions and opponents.

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Celtic By Numbers @celticbynumbers.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Dane Murray's league debut allowed a chance for first impressions

The 900 minute rule binds them all but who doesn't love a quick gander!

First Impressions: Dane Murray

Three years after his Champions League Qualification debut, Dane Murray saw top-flight league action. Some first impressions.

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