In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, Martin, James, and Alan review the gritty 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie and look ahead to the massive Scottish Cup Glasgow Derby at Ibrox. The lads dive deep into the tactical data, questioning why the build-up play has devolved into aimlessly "shelling" long balls to forwards who are physically outmatched in aerial duels . Alan highlights the worrying reliance on fullbacks to progress the play amidst a midfield making too many negative passes, while James breaks down the sheer unpredictability of the current SPFL title race using the rolling xG data. We also discuss refereeing inconsistencies, the Tommy Gemmell statue unveiling, and why winning the Scottish Cup might be the most crucial safety net for European qualification.
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