PODCAST
We talk about data analysis with key football industry thought leaders
POD INSIGHTS
We look at the beautiful game in a different light. Each episode, we’re joined by a guest from the world of analytics to talk about the ways we can use numbers, statistics and data to better understand the sport.
GREAT GUESTS
Past guests include Christofer Clemens (German National Team), Damien Comolli (Toulouse and Liverpool), Gabriele Marcotti (ESPN), Tom Worville (The Athletic), Rory Campbell (West Ham United), Rene Maric (Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund) and many more.
FEEDBACK
We love to get feedback from our listeners. If you’d like to contact us for whatever reason, please get in touch at info@analyticsfc.co.uk.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:
SMART CONVERSATIONS
Each episode, we'll dig into the numbers across a wide variety of topics from the use of data models for scouting, to artificial intelligence for injury prevention, to academies maximising their player development and productivity.
HIGHLIGHTS
November 2016
EPISODE 33
“Everything we’re doing in analytics is not to have the final proof, yes or no, wrong or right. What we’re doing is to raise the chances or limit the risk”.
– Christofer Clemens, Head of Analysis & Scouting, German National Team
February 2021
EPISODE 34
“You don’t tell data, you show it. I want to let the data and graphics tell the story for me”.
– Tom Worville, Football Analytics Writer, The Athletic
September 2016
EPISODE 30
“In coaching, if you create games, rules and situations you can implicitly force players to learn more efficient shooting situations to score, whilst still making their own decisions”.
– Rene Maric, Assistant Coach, FC Red Bull Salzburg
December 2021
EPISODE 41
“Finding the mean is perhaps the most difficult thing in football".
– Oliver Seitz, Business Intelligence Director, United World (Holding company of Sheff. Utd, Beerschot, Châteauroux, Kerala United & Alhilal United)
October 2016
EPISODE 31
“There’s a difference between stats and analytics. Stats tell you about events that have happened. Analytics is interpreting those stats to predict future performance”.
– Rory Cambell, Head of Technical Scouting, West Ham United Football Club
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