The Total Football Analysis Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Host Adam Scully will be stepping down from his duties at Total Football Analysis and will no longer host the podcast going forward. In this final episode, Adam says his goodbyes to the wonderful audience who have listened to and supported the podcast throughout the past year.
The podcast will not by disappearing completely, but merely taking a hiatus while we scour the data to find an astute replacement to take the show forward.
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In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques to discuss a future star bagged by Newcastle United this transfer window - Yankuba Minteh.
In this verbal scout report, the duo discuss Minteh’s star potential, his strengths, weaknesses and style of play while also discussing the reasons behind Newcastle United’s purchase and whether a loan to Feyenoord will be beneficial to his career.
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In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Rangers Academy analyst Caio Miguel as the pair discuss the role of defenders in possession since the great Pep Guardiola revolution of 2009.
The duo take a look at goalkeepers, fullbacks and central defenders, speaking about the development of each position, the player profiles needed to fulfil each function, why functionality at the back is so important for positional play, the purpose of functionality with the backline, what the future holds for each position and how this all relates to relationism too.
You don’t want to miss this tactics-filled episode.
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In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by co-host Bryant Marques as the duo discuss a young Argentine midfielder who could be the heir to Sergio Busquets’ throne at Barcelona.
In this verbal scout report, Adam and Bryant analyse Federico Redondo’s strengths, weaknesses, style of play and his role in Gabriel Milito’s tactics at Argentinos Juniors while also having a discussion about whether or not Redondo can actually fill the colossal shoes of Busquets at the Camp Nou.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by one of the most exciting young head coaches in world football right now – Rulani Mokwena, who currently oversees South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns.
Coach Rulani speaks about his time with Sundowns so far, his trip to watch the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, the role of society in the ever-changing world of football, why he uses his goalkeeper so high up the pitch, playing with a diamond shape, why his team press invertedly rather than forcing the opposition outside, learning from other top managers across the globe including Fernando Diniz and Pep Guardiola, while also having a wider discussion about trusting the process and the future use of AI in football.
It’s a long one, but you’ll certainly learn a lot from Rulani!
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In the latest episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques to discuss one of the best teenage African talents in the world – Adama Bojang, who has been linked with top European clubs such as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Napoli, among others.
Adam and Bryant analyse the striker’s strengths, weaknesses and his role for Gambia at the U20s World Cup as well as the AFCON U20s tournaments, while also have a debate on his whether a Premier League move is really the right course for his development.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Lucas Mondelo, David Astill and Bryant Marques to tactically preview the upcoming UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
The gang analyse how they expect the game to go while discussing the key tactical battles throughout the match, how to stop Erling Haaland, how Inter can nullify Pep Guardiola’s greatest strengths, whether this Man City side are better than Pep’s Barcelona and why Simone Inzaghi’s men are more suited to knockout competitions compared to under his predecessor.
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques to discuss Brentford’s young midfielder Mads Bidstrup who has spent the last 18 months out on loan with Danish Superliga side FC Nordsjælland.
In this verbal scout report, the duo look at Bidstrup’s role at Nordsjælland and compare it to his time with the Bees, while also dissecting his abilities in possession and why he is a pressing and counterpressing machine out of possession. There is also a section dedicated to looking ahead at Brentford’s squad for next season and whether Bidstrup could fit a potential tactical shift under Thomas Frank in the 2023/24 campaign.
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In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is delighted to be joined by Edward Still, the former head coach of Charleroi and KAS Eupen, in his first-ever interview with English media.
Edward spoke about his journey from becoming a video analyst to a head coach in Belgium’s top-flight within a matter of years, his relationship with his former boss Ivan Leko, how to create a game model, how to develop your tactical mind, creating analysis processes and KPIs, working in different cultures, and so much more that you won’t want to miss.
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In the latest episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques to discuss one of England’s up-and-coming central defenders, Callum Doyle.
Having helped steer Sunderland to promotion last season and playing a part in Coventry City’s battle for promotion to the Premier League this time around, this verbal scout report looks at the young defender’s strengths, weaknesses and style of play while the lads also discuss where his future may lie.
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In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA Alumni and Velez CF Chief Scout Lee Scott to look at our top five picks of players who have had breakout seasons over the course of the 2022/23 campaign.
From Evan Ferguson to Johan Bakayoko, the 2022/23 season has had some incredible talents make a name for themselves, with a few even receiving their first cap as international players. Find out who we’ve picked in this episode.
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In the latest episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques to look at Malmö youngster Hugo Larsson who has benefitted massively from the changeover of positional play to relationism.
In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse the 18-year-old's strengths, weaknesses and style of play while also discussing whether or not he can make it to a top European team.
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In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by the ever-wonderful Caio Miguel to discuss what role individual tactics play in modern football and tactical analysis.
We look at what individual tactics are, why they are so important to consider when analysing a match, how they can create patterns on the pitch, the benefits and drawbacks of individual tactics, how managers can use individual tactics to create their own system, why balance is so important in the modern game as well as how players can improve their own game intelligence, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
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In the latest episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques once again as the duo discuss one of Colombian’s best young talents right now who is already set to make the jump from Millonarios in his native country to France.
In this verbal scout report, Oscar Cortés will be placed under the microscope as Adam and Bryant analyse his strengths, weaknesses, and style of play and talk about how he can fit into Lens’ system ahead of his proposed move to the Ligue 1 side.
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In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Premier League winner Luke Chadwick, formerly of Manchester United, Cambridge United, Burnley, Reading and MK Dons.
Luke discusses his time at Manchester United, learning from Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane and Paul McGuinness, while also chatting about the importance of feeder clubs for development, the academy system in England and its flaws, his love of the game, working with the Football Fun Factory, doing his coaching badges, and how he changed his playing style as he got older.
You don’t want to miss this one!
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In the latest episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by co-host Bryant Marques to discuss the incredibly talented teenage talent that could ignite Venezuela’s 2026 World Cup hopes – David Martinez.
In this verbal scout report, the duo discuss Martinez’s strengths, weaknesses and style of play as well as have a broader discussion about the current state of coaching in Venezuelan football and whether it has kept up to date with the current tactical demands of the game.
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Arsene Wenger has often been hailed as a visionary, a man who changed Premier League football for the better. But the Frenchman never lifted Europe’s grandest prize. Even Pep Guardiola has been labelled as the father of modern football tactics but has failed in the UEFA Champions League for twelve years now.
Yet, coaches like Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, who have been criticised in the past for their approaches to football, have been far more successful on the continental stage. But can the same be said for domestic competitions?
Are adaptable tacticians more successful than philosophy-driven ideologues?
In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Coach Scott Martin as Scott dissects his latest magazine piece titled, “Ideologues vs Tacticians: The battle for domestic and continental titles,” whereby he analyses 15 years' worth of data to decipher whether adaptable tacticians are more successful than the Wenger’s of the football world.
The data will shock you!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques as the duo analyse a player with a very similar profile to Manchester United star Lisandro Martínez.
In this verbal scout report, the duo discusses the style of play, strengths and weaknesses of Royal Antwerp Gastón Ávila, formerly of Boca Juniors, while also predicting the Argentine defender’s potential and where his future may lie.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by the former assistant coach of Stade de Reims, Nantes and Benfica’s U23s, João Nuno Fonseca.
João discusses his time coaching at the highest level, the importance of being flexible as a coach, coaching different tactical styles, his tenure working with the City Group, the influence of Jose Mourinho on his career, how an analyst can improve their eye for the game, why the human element of football is easily forgotten and so much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques as the duo discuss a player who could potentially be the leader of the next generation of Italian players – Simone Pafundi!
In this verbal scout report, the duo analyses the teenager’s strengths and weaknesses as well as discussing the wider problem of a lack of youth development in Serie A and with the national team under the guidance of Roberto Mancini.
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In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Caio Miguel to discuss the idea of relationism in contrast with the worldwide trend of positional play by using two extremes from either end of the scale – Fernando Diniz’s Fluminense and Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.
The duo discuss the strengths and weakness of each tactical style as well as the similarities and the differences as we move into a new era for football tactics. You don’t want to miss this one!
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In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques analyse one of the brightest young goalkeepers in European football right now. Listen to the episode to find out who it is!
In this verbal scout report, the duo looks at his strengths and weaknesses while also discussing what a modern goalkeeper entails. Furthermore, Adam and Bryant look at potential clubs he could move to in the future, including a Premier League side who may be searching for a new keeper pretty soon.
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In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Scott Martin to discuss his recent article for the TFA Magazine titled: “Fact or Fiction: The truth around international tournament-induced slumps”.
Today, the duo dissects the effects that international tournaments have on the top-five European leagues with a particular focus on how the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has had on some of the biggest teams in football right now – and it’s crazy!
We also take a close look at the 2021 Euros + Copa America, as well as the 2014 and 2018 World Cups to see if there is a common trend among all the post-international tournament league seasons. This is a must-listen episode!
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In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his regular co-host Bryant Marques as the duo analyse BSC Young Boys’ Cedric Itten who is having a redemption arc back in his native Switzerland.
In this verbal scout report, we dissect Itten’s strengths, weaknesses and his role in a split-striker system while also discussing what went wrong for him at Rangers and in the Bundesliga.
Finally, Adam and Bryant offer insight into clubs Itten could potentially move to should he make another attempt to move to a top-five league.
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In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Caio Miguel to discuss the recent sacking of Graham Potter at Chelsea.
The duo analyse what went wrong tactically for Potter at Stamford Bridge, issues with the club’s recruitment, similarities with the coach’s time at Brighton, the changeover from Thomas Tuchel and how a new manager would fare with this current crop of players. You don’t want to miss this one!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss IFK Göteborg’s highly-rated young attacker Hussein Carneil who is undoubtedly one of the best talents in Swedish football right now.
In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse Carneil’s style of play, his strengths and weaknesses and debate where the playmaker can go to further his development in the future.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Stevie Grieve, the former Head of Analysis at Dundee United and Head of Recruitment at Forest Green Rovers and St. Johnstone.
Stevie tells us about; what it’s like to be an analyst in the modern game, how to optimise your workflow as an analyst, the role of formations in football tactics and analysis, how to create a game model and the importance of having a solid recruitment process at a club. You don’t want to miss this one!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss the rising Nigerian star Victor Boniface who has had a sensational season with Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium.
In the verbal scout report, we analyse Boniface’s strengths and weaknesses, his role in USG’s tactics and have a discussion surrounding which clubs the 22-year-old could move to in the summer, with AC Milan already reportedly interested in securing his signature.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined once more by Velez Chief Scout and TFA legend Lee Scott as the duo discuss scouting youth football to find the best talents.
This episode also has topics such as scouting realistically, scouting international tournaments as well as club football, the importance of player development, having an established player development system within the club as well as a discussion surrounding whether or not conglomerates such as the City Group are healthy for the sport. You don’t want to miss this one!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques take a look at Norway’s next star play Osame Sahraoui who has just recently transferred to Heerenveen in the Eredivisie.
In this verbal scout report, the duo discuss Sahraoui’s strengths, weaknesses, and style of play as well as looking at what the next potential move could be for the young playmaker.
There is also a discussion surrounding Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez which may interest you.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, Adam Scully is joined by Vélez CF Chief Scout Lee Scott to discuss scouting in the modern game.
Lee speaks about his methods of scouting a player, the importance of data, important details to consider, data versus the eye test, how to put yourself out there to become a professional scout, and so much more in an incredibly formative episode. You don’t want to miss this one!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss one of the Championship’s best talents this season, Iliman Ndiaye, who is killing it with Sheffield United.
In the verbal scout report, we analyse what makes the Senegal international so good, his weaknesses and whether he should stay with the Blades in the Premier League or seek a move elsewhere and potential clubs he could switch to.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Caio Miguel to discuss and debate different methods of analysing football.
The trio talk about the most important aspects to look out for, the vitality of first-half analysis, the role of punditry in bringing something to the table, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss the teenager who can be Thiago Silva’s future replacement in the Brazilian national team – Kaiky Fernandes.
In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse what makes Kaiky such a good central defender, and his weaknesses, as well as looking at potential clubs that the youngster could end up should he reach his potential.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Velez CF opposition analyst and TFA tactical writer Coach Scott Martin to discuss centre-backs and the reasons why consistent defensive contributions are so difficult.
In the episode, the duo look at examples such as Virgil van Dijk this season at Liverpool, Milan Skriniar at Internazionale and Antonio Rudiger at Real Madrid to see the different factors preventing centre-backs from performing consistently season on season. You don’t want to miss this one!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted Podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques take a look at Boston River’s Cristian Olivera on loan from La Liga club UD Almeria.
In this verbal scout report, the duo deep-dive into Olivera’s style of play, his strengths, and weaknesses while also having a wider discussion surrounding the best development pathway for South American players coming across to Europe.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA Analyst Caio Miguel and TFA Recruitment Analyst Bryant Marques as the trio discuss formations.
This episode is centred around formations in football, the benefits of quantifying teams into shapes such as the 4-3-3 and the 4-4-2, the drawbacks of formations, whether they are useful in more functional or relationist playing styles and whether they are relevant for tactical analysis anymore.
This is a can’t-miss debate! Please leave a rating on the podcast if you enjoyed!
On this episode of the TFA Scouted Podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques take a look at Manchester City’s new signing and potential future star Maximo Perrone.
In this verbal scout report, the duo deep-dive into Perrone’s style of play, his strengths, and weaknesses while also discussing how Pep Guardiola may look to use the adaptive Argentine in the future.
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted Podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques take a look at Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuador’s highly-rated centre-back Piero Hincapié, who has recently been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
In this verbal scout report, the duo deep-dive into Hincapié’s style of play, his strengths, and weaknesses while also discussing what clubs the 21-year-old could suit should he leave the German giants in the near future.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully speaks to TFA analyst Caio Miguel as the duo discuss the current tactical revolution happening in football now as coaches look for alternatives to widespread positional play.
Relationism is a hot topic in the analytics sphere and Caio breaks down all the principles of this functional style, using examples from coaches such as Fernando Diniz at Fluminense, Lionel Scaloni with Argentina and even Juanma Lillo, the grandfather of positional play, with his new club Al-Sadd. This a must-listen episode!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques scout RB Salzburg’s highly-rated Danish playmaker Maurits Kjærgaard.
At 6’4”, Kjærgaard isn’t your stereotypical number ’10’ and has quite a unique style of play in football. With Italian trio Internazionale, Milan and Roma interested in the 19-year-old, it’s only fair that we jump on the hype bandwagon and analyse his strengths, weaknesses, style of play and potential future clubs.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully was joined by the former Udinese, Hellas Verona and Crawley Town manager Gabriele Cioffi to discuss his coaching journey.
Gabriele talks about his post-playing career which led to him managing in Serie A, locking horns with some of the best tacticians in the world including Jose Mourinho, Luciano Spalletti and Massimiliano Allegri, while also discussing his tactical philosophy and coaching principles. This is a must-listen episode!
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss Brighton’s star defender Levi Colwill, on loan from Chelsea this season.
The duo analyse the centre-back’s style of play, his strengths and weaknesses since joining the Seagulls, his future at Stamford Bridge, potential future clubs, and much, much more.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully speaks to Washington Spirit head coach and the former manager of the Netherlands Women's national team, Mark Parsons.
Mark discusses his coaching journey from Chelsea to the NWSL, looking at how his coaching and tactical philosophy have developed over time, as well as discussing the importance of developing players within your game model plus his time as the manager of the Netherlands, and so much more.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully speaks to Washington Spirit head coach and the former manager of the Netherlands Women's national team, Mark Parsons.
Mark discusses his coaching journey from Chelsea to the NWSL, looking at how his coaching and tactical philosophy have developed over time, as well as discussing the importance of developing players within your game model plus his time as the manager of the Netherlands, and so much more.
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss Celtic’s wantaway centre-forward Giorgos Giakoumakis.
In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse Giakoumakis’ strengths and weaknesses, and look at clubs that could potentially sign the Greek goalscorer, as well as debate whether Giakoumakis is good enough for the Premier League.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, Adam Scully sits down with Jack Ross, the former manager of Alloa, St. Mirren, Sunderland, Hibs and Dundee.
Jack tells us all about the trials and tribulations of football management, why it’s impossible to create a winning culture, the importance of Sporting Directors, how to be a good man manager, the development of his tactical and coaching philosophy, his inspirations and much, much more.
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques mull over one of the brightest young African talents in Europe right now – Bilal El Khannous.
In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse his strengths and weaknesses, as well as look at his role in Genk’s league-leading tactical set-up while also discussing potential future clubs for the youngster.
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On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully sits down with expert goalkeeper analyst Dr John Harrison from Goalkeeper.com to discuss his revolutionary metrics to analyse goalkeeper performance.
John discusses the future of goalkeeper analytics, the future of the position, the different variables that his metrics take into account, the improvement of David de Gea in goal, and much, much more.
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On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss their first head coach of the series, analysing the tactical philosophy of the former AS Roma and Liverpool midfielder Albert Aquilani, who is currently in charge of Fiorentina’s U19s.
The duo mull over Fiorentina Primavera’s style of play, comparing Aquilani’s football to other teams while looking at clubs and leagues Aquilani could potentially move to in the future.
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On the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, to celebrate the release of the TFA 23 for 23 Magazine, host Adam Scully is joined by David Astill, Fintan O’Reilly and Lee Scott to discuss our top five players and coaches to watch out for in 2023 – a list that includes Will Still, Sam Coffey, Endrick and Kieran McKenna.
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The TFA Scouted debut episode is here! In this series, we will be talking about a new manager or player each week who has massive potential in the future and speaking about their strengths, weaknesses and styles of play.
In our first edition, host Adam Scully co-host Bryant Marques discuss Sweden international and Hellas Verona centre-back Isak Hien who has had a rapid rise in the sport over the past few seasons.
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Episode 26 and the final episode of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live!
Host Adam Scully is joined by Lucas Mondelo, David Astill and Alfie Pearson as the gang review all the action from one of the most memorable World Cup finals of all time and the tactics from the game between Argentina and France. You don’t want to miss this one!
Episode 25 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Lucas Mondelo as the trio preview the tactics behind ahead of this weekend’s World Cup final between Argentina and France. You don’t want to miss this one!
Episode 24 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Lucas Mondelo as the trio review the tactics behind France’s stuttering victory over Morocco to reach a second-consecutive World Cup final in, yet another can’t-miss episode.
Episode 23 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and David Astill as the trio review the tactics behind Argentina’s comfortable semi-final victory over a cowardly Croatia while also discussing whether Zlatko Dalic’s men deserved to get so far in the competition in another can’t-miss episode.
Episode 22 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and David Astill as the trio preview tomorrow’s semi-final clash between reigning champions France and everyone’s favourite underdog Morocco.
The gang also discuss whether the next England manager should be English which is a highly controversial topic at the minute!
Episode 21 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Lucas Mondelo as the trio preview tomorrow’s first semi-final clash between Croatia and Argentina to find out how Lionel Scaloni and Zlatko Dalic can gain an edge in this match.
Episode 20 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Sathish Prasad and Lucas Mondelo as the duo analyse Portugal’s defeat to an awe-inspiring Morocco as well as how England bowed out despite dominating reigning champions France.
The pair have also looked at Fernando Santos and Gareth Southgate, discussing who could replace the duo in the hot seat in yet another action-packed episode.
Episode 19 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Sathish Prasad and Lucas Mondelo as the duo analyse how Brazil were defeated by Croatia and why The Netherlands struggled against a valiant Argentina.
The pair have also looked at Tite’s exit from the Brazilian national team and who should replace him as head coach in another action-packed episode.
Episode 18 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Lucas Mondelo as the duo preview all the action from the upcoming quarter-finals which kick off this weekend.
The pair have also looked at Luis Enrique’s time in charge of Spain and discussed whether the former Barcelona boss has been a success or a failure in yet another can't-miss episode!
Episode 17 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Sathish Prasad to tactically review the last 24 hours of World Cup action including Morocco’s earth-shattering win over a possession-heavy Spain plus Portugal’s thrashing over a sorry Switzerland.
We have also looked at Rodri’s post-match comments and debated whether there is a right way to play football while also looking at why Goncalo Ramos is a better fit for Fernando Santos’ side than Cristiano Ronaldo in yet another can't-miss episode!
Episode 16 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Lucas Mondelo to tactically review the last 24 hours of World Cup action including Croatia’s cunning penalty-shootout triumph over a courageous Japan as well as Brazil’s boisterous Joga Bonito display against South Korea.
We have also looked at whether the manager position should be handed just one World Cup term as well as Tite’s positionism versus Fernando Diniz’s relationism in yet another can't-miss episode!
Episode 15 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Lucas Mondelo to tactically review the last 24 hours of World Cup action including France’s fiery frenzy over Poland and England’s edgy win against Senegal.
We have also previewed tomorrow’s knockout games between Morocco and Spain and Portugal versus Switzerland in yet another can't miss episode!
Episode 15 of our FIFA World Cup 2022 Podcast Series is now live.
Weekend host Chris Darwen is joined by TFA data wizard Sathish Prasad and betting guru Lucas Mondelo to reflect on the group stages then look ahead to the first four Ro16 matches.
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Episode 14 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Brandon Liss to tactically review the last 24 hours of World Cup action including Japan’s ginormous over possession-masters Spain, Belgium and Germany’s premature exits from the World Cup, who will replace Roberto Martinez in the Belgian dugout and much, much more.
We have also previewed tomorrow’s knockout games between the USA and the Netherlands as well as Argentina versus Australia in yet another can't-miss episode!
Episode 13 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by David Astill and Sathish to tactically review the last 24 hours of World Cup action including Australia’s colossal victory over Denmark, Poland’s purposeless pragmatism against Argentina, a look at the biggest winners and losers of the group phase, and much, much more.
We have also previewed tomorrow’s final round of games in Groups G and H to wrap up the group phase in yet another can't miss episode!
Episode 12 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Lucas Mondelo and Bryant Marques to tactically review England’s triumph over a woeful Wales, Senegal’s progression past Ecuador, the latest odds on the betting market including a fascinating golden boot race, and much, much more.
We have also previewed tomorrow’s final round of games in Groups E and F in yet another can't miss podcast episode!
Episode 11 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Lucas Mondelo and David Astill to tactically review Brazil's hard-bitten battle against a solid Switzerland as well as Portugal's principled triumph over an unsatisfactory Uruguay.
We have also previewed tomorrow’s final round of games in Groups C and D in yet another can't miss episode!
Episode 10 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by Lucas Mondelo and Lee Scott to tactically review Croatia's cracking conquering of a colourless Canada, the gargantuan battle between a scintillating Spain and a gallivanting Germany, Serbia's calamitous collapse against Cameroon and South Korea's surprise comeback and then defeat versus Ghana in yet another can't miss episode!
The latest from our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Weekend host Chris Darwen is joined by Brandon Liss and Lucas Mondelo to break down the Argentina win over Mexico, the French beating the Danes and Belgium's unexpected loss to Morocco - then looking ahead to how Switzerland could stop Brazil and previewing the early games for Monday. Lucas brings the latest from the betting markets.
You can also find the episode on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify and Google Podcast.
The latest from our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Chris Darwen is joined by Lee Scott and Lucas Mondelo to break down the England vs USA game, touch on Japan's tactics, muse over how Germany will play in the Spain clash on Sunday and consider Belgium, Morocco, Croatia and Canada's potential approaches to their crucial clashes. Lucas brings the latest from the betting markets.
Episode 7 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by David Astill to review the tactics and all the action from Portugal’s narrow victory over Ghana, Brazil’s comfortable second-half exhibition, Iran’s eyebrow-raising win over a woeful Wales, and Senegal’s scintillating performance against Qatar in another can't-miss episode!
Episode 6 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by David Astill to review the tactics and all the action from Spain’s trashing of Costa Rica, Canada’s unlucky defeat against Belgium, Switzerland’s narrow victory over Cameroon and the tactical battle between Uruguay and South Korea. The duo also discuss the evolving role of pundits in the sport in another can't-miss episode!
Episode 5 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live.
Host Adam Scully is joined by David Astill and Bryant Marques to review the tactics and all the action from Mexico’s goalless draw with an unpolished Poland, France’s thrashing of Australia, an intriguing tie between Morocco and Croatia as well as Japan’s historic victory over Germany in another can't-miss episode!
Episode 4 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live. Host Adam Scully is joined by Lee Scott, David Astill and Bryant Marques to review the tactics and all the action from the Netherlands’ late victory over Senegal, the USA’s draw with Wales, Saudi Arabia’s gargantuan win over Argentina and the tie between Denmark and Tunisia in another can’t-miss episode!
Episode 3 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live. Host Adam Scully is joined by Lee Scott and Bryant Marques to review the tactics from England’s game with Iran as well as Qatar’s dismal defeat to Ecuador on the opening day!
Episode 2 of our World Cup Podcast Series is now live. Host Adam Scully is joined by Sathish Prasad and Bryant Marques to preview England’s game with Iran as well as Senegal’s potentially interesting tactical battle with Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands.
This is the first episode of a month-long special of TFA podcasts throughout the World Cup.
Christmas has come early for lovers of tournament football, the World Cup and analytics.
In today’s episode, host Adam Scully is joined by Lee Scott, Bryant Marques and Lucas Mondelo to preview Group A while also looking at the three games we believe will be the most interesting from a tactical perspective. You don’t want to miss this!
In this podcast episode, host Adam Scully sits down with Bodø/Glimt’s Head of Physical Performance Michael Brown.
Michael tells us all about the ins and outs of being a physiotherapist in professional football, treating players, the mental aspect of injuries, moving to Norway, the success of Bodo/Glimt, the importance of quality sleep for players, fitness regimes and the potential effects of the 2022 World Cup on teams.
You don’t want to miss this one!
In this podcast episode, host Adam Scully sits down with Bodø/Glimt’s Head of Physical Performance Michael Brown.
Michael tells us all about the ins and outs of being a physiotherapist in professional football, treating players, the mental aspect of injuries, moving to Norway, the success of Bodo/Glimt, the importance of quality sleep for players, fitness regimes and the potential effects of the 2022 World Cup on teams.
You don’t want to miss this one!
The World Cup Preview Magazine is OUT NOW! On this podcast episode, some of our very own TFA analysts Fintan O'Reilly, David Astill, Brandon Liss and Alfie Pearson joined host Adam Scully to preview the 2022 Qatar World Cup in correlation with the magazine.
We deep-dive into all the teams that will be vying for football’s most coveted prize, their tactics, key players, weaknesses, strengths, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this episode for a complete guide to the World Cup!
The World Cup Preview Magazine is OUT NOW! On this podcast episode, some of our very own TFA analysts Fintan O'Reilly, David Astill, Brandon Liss and Alfie Pearson joined host Adam Scully to preview the 2022 Qatar World Cup in correlation with the magazine.
We deep-dive into all the teams that will be vying for football’s most coveted prize, their tactics, key players, weaknesses, strengths, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this episode for a complete guide to the World Cup!
On this week’s podcast episode, host Adam Scully sat down with Ricky Clarke, founder of Master Coach Online and host of the Master Coach Online Podcast.
Having been a coach in the US for more than twenty years, working with OL Reign and the Atlanta Silverbacks and a plethora of other clubs/universities, Ricky speaks about his fascinating journey in the game, why player expression is important, working as a scout, creating coaching and player development frameworks and the importance of self-development.
You don’t want to miss this one!
On this week’s podcast episode, host Adam Scully sits down with Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson who also led England’s U20s to World Cup glory in 2017.
Paul was a wonderful guest who spoke to Adam about how he managed to turn Carlisle from certain relegation fodder into playoff contenders in League Two, coaching with Steve McClaren in the Premier League, being a progressive coach, the importance of self-reflection and tactical flexibility as a manager, and much, much more.
You don’t want to miss this one!
On this week’s podcast episode, host Adam Scully sits down with Dean Holden, the former manager of Bristol City and Oldham Athletic.
Dean spoke so openly about the world of football management, giving us an insight into how to build a good team environment, the importance of being an empathetic leader, how to get instant results as a caretaker boss, dealing with dismissal, his coaching philosophy, his brushes with Guardiola and Mourinho and a whole host of other topics.
This is a must-listen for any football fan!
On this week’s podcast episode, host Adam Scully sits down with Sammy Lander, who spent last season at AFC Wimbledon as a Substitutions Coach, potentially the most niche role in football right now.
Sammy spoke about the role, how and why it works, his successes with Wimbledon, its reception in the football world, the importance of substitutes, and his future as a Substitutions Consultant.
You don’t want to miss this!
In this week’s episode, host Adam Scully sat down with ex-Premier League manager Brian McDermott, who managed both Reading and Leeds United.
Brian openly spoke about his journey from being Reading’s Chief Scout to becoming caretaker manager, beating Liverpool at Anfield, becoming the permanent boss, losing in the play-off final before taking the Royals up a year later, his tactics, management methods, as well as his struggles with mental health in one of the loneliest jobs in the world.
This is a must-listen!
In this week’s episode, host Adam Scully sat down with former TFA analyst Marko Jović, who worked as a professional video scout with FK Radnik Surdulica in the Serbian SuperLiga for the past three years.
Marko spoke about his life as a scout, the trials and tribulations, his journey to becoming a pro scout, what traits to look out for when watching a player, the importance of live scouting, adapting to managerial changes, how to deal with rejection, and much, much more.
You don’t want to miss this one!
In this week’s episode, host Adam Scully was joined by Paul McGuinness, an FA Youth Cup winning coach with Manchester United.
Paul spoke about his upbringing and how he learned to coach through his father, the former United boss Wilf McGuinness, as well as his 28-year tenure with the English giants, his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, his philosophy of coaching young players, the importance of creative thinking, and even some funny anecdotes from throughout his career, plus much, much more.
An entertaining, yet insightful podcast, this is one you won’t want to miss!
On this week’s podcast, host Adam Scully was joined by Chris Casper, the current Sporting Director of League Two club Salford City.
Chris spoke openly about his role, the importance of a Sporting Director, the benefits and the challenges of the position, how to run a successful football club, the process behind hiring and firing managers, as well as how to recruit players to keep in line with the club’s philosophy.
You don’t want to miss this!
On this week’s podcast, host Adam Scully sat down with Max Bergmann, who became the youngest person to ever coach a professional game in Germany when he took charge of Hallescher’s 3-3 draw with VfL Osnabrück last April at just 24 years old.
Max, a former TFA analyst and current assistant coach of Hallescher, spoke openly about his coaching career, Hallescher’s tactics, training methods, his record-breaking 90-minute spell on the touchline, his coaching inspirations, and the importance of tactical analysis.
You don't want to miss this one!
In this episode, host Adam Scully spoke to football analyst Matt Burdekin about his fascinating research into how the 2019 change to the goal-kick rule unintentionally caused one of the greatest tactical revolutions in modern football.
You don’t want to miss this!
In this episode, host Adam Scully was joined by David Artell, the former Crewe Alexandra boss and the 2019/20 League Two Manager of the Year to discuss a whole range of topics.
David openly spoke about his time at Crewe, the importance of self-reflection, man-management, his non-negotiables, football philosophy and beliefs for the future of the beautiful game, among a plethora of other interesting subjects.
You don’t want to miss this one!
In this episode, host Adam Scully was joined by IFK Värnamo assistant coach and former TFA analyst David Selini.
With a wonderful mind for football tactics, David spoke at length about Värnamo’s game model, how to prepare a side for a game, and how to analyse a football match, among a number of other topics including a discussion around several complex ideas such as ‘dynamic width’, ‘following pressure’, ‘counter-marking’, and much, much more.
If you want to expand your tactical knowledge of the beautiful game, this episode is a must-listen!
In this episode of the Total Football Analysis, host Adam Scully is joined by the new Casarno Calcio head coach and former Hungarian national team assistant manager Giovanni Costantino.
Giovanni discusses everything from his time with Hungary, to coaching inspirations, as well as his game model, managerial non-negotiables, the importance of tactical flexibility and aspirations for the future.
You don’t want to miss this!
In this podcast episode, host Adam Scully sat down with René Meulensteen, the current Australia assistant manager and former Manchester United assistant coach under Sir Alex Ferguson.
René discussed his illustrious coaching career and beliefs, his inspirations, as well as providing an in-depth look behind the curtain at one of the most successful periods in Man United's history.
You don't want to miss this!
In this episode, host Adam Scully speaks to the Arsenal Women’s manager Jonas Eidevall.
The pair discuss everything from Eidevall’s coaching philosophy to the differences between football in Sweden and England, as well as how much tactical information is fed through to the players on a matchday, the importance of constraints in training, and a peek behind the curtain to see what the manager is like in the dressing room.
If you love football, tactics and coaching, you don’t want to miss this!
In this episode, Adam Scully sat down with our women’s football experts here at Total Football Analysis, David Astill and Selim Ben Hmida, to preview the Women’s European Championship, looking at each team in-depth, the tactics behind every side and the key players that could be influential in the tournament. You won’t want to miss this one!
In this podcast, Adam Scully sat down with Ben Jackson from the Belgian Football Podcast to discuss all things football in the Belgian Pro League, from Alfred Schreuder’s appointment at Ajax and Vincent Kompany’s eyebrow-raising move to Burnley, all the way to Belgium’s prospects in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. You won’t want to miss this one!
In this podcast, Adam Scully sits down with Tom Underhill, the author of The Working Hands of a Goddess: The Tactics, Culture and Community Behind Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta BC to discuss his new book, the writing process, La Dea’s tactics under the astute, dogmatic Italian, and everything else Atalanta.
In this podcast, David Seymour interview AFC Wimbledon's set-piece coach Andy Parslow.
In the interview, they discuss the importance of preparing for set-pieces and how Andy's role is becoming more the norm in a coaching staff.
Welcome to our fortnightly TFA Tactics Show - all about tactics, data and analysis.
In today's show, Gabe, Daniel and Emerson discuss the following topics:
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David Seymour sits down with Robert Weaver, first-team analyst at Crystal Palace, and author of new book "Record Breakers: The Tactics Behind Liverpool and Manchester City's Title Triumphs and Record Points Totals".
Robert talks through some key points from his new book, giving an insight into some of the similarities and differences between Pep and Klopp's historic sides.
Matchday 32 was a ho hum Premier League week while the Champions League semi finals and FA Cup weekend were alright. Not so fast, on Sunday the big, big news emerged of the European Super League, which swallowed the Spur’s sacking of Mourinho. We found one person crazy enough to advocate for the ESL, or at least to make a “fair and balanced” conversation. We unpack the ESL and discuss why Mou was sent packing.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8)
Matchday 28 was a week where the Man City cruised and Man United squeaked by? Leicester thumps Sheffield United while Chelsea draws against relentless Leeds. Was the North London derby a thud or solid V for Arsenal? Was West Ham justified with its park-the-bus gambit? We preview Premier League odds and ends while chatting about UCL and Europa. This and more on the pod.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
Matchday 27 and the assortment of make-up matches had some emerging story lines. Are Man United’s tactics validated? Does Man City need to change things up? How does Liverpool regain its superpowers? Leicester finds its mettle even with a quiet Vardy. Arsenal hits a VAR speed bump with Burnley. Should Tottenham’s front three be feared? Finally, we discuss the demise of the park-the-bus teams in the league tables. Are we entering an expansive football era?
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
Matchday 26 - Just when we thought the table was set, flux sets in Champions and Europa positions and the relegation battle. Yes, Man City is cruising past West Ham but top four contenders Man United and Chelsea put together a yawner match. Arsenal takes the fight (and injuries) to Leicester. We do a deep dive on Brighton the unluckiest team in the Premier League. For bonus material, subscribe to Thinking Fan FC on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
Matchday 25 seems like where we are more of the same, but with some twists. We do a deep dive on Chelsea hitting a speed bump while Southampton has lost its mojo. Everton is partying like it’s 1999 while West Ham regains the title of London’s finest. Leicester and Man United take care of business for title of second best while Man City bosses Arsenal. Finally, we have a “gentlemen’s” discussion about the one change we could make to VAR.
For bonus material, subscribe to Thinking Fan FC on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93), Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8) and Coach David Seymour(@davidseymour_).
Matchday 24 seems like we have hit an inflection point where we are deja vu all over again. Almost a super league within a league. Man City looks unbeatable even without Aguero and KDB. Man United is perceived to be underperforming even though they are in 2nd place. Will Leicester have the staying power after beating up on the once-mighty Liverpool? And Moyes has got West Ham as the I-think-I-can locomotive and tops in London. Ah, Chelsea just stole the dream away. We do a deep dive on the hopes, failings and any potential resurrections.
For bonus material, subscribe to Thinking Fan FC on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
David is joined by fellow TFA analyst Scott Martin, who has just released the book "Revitalizing Real Madrid: The tactics and stats behind Zinedine Zidane's success". David talks to Scott about his book and discusses Real Madrid's story since Zidane left the club for the first time as Manager.
Matchday 22-23 is when the dust is starting to settle. The league slammed yet another 20 matches during 7 days. Is the league settled at the top and bottom? Is it time to focus on Champions League and Europe spots? We do a deep dive on the title hopes, recent failings and any resurrections. We review the Liverpool vs Man City game from a tactical perspective and from a player/s view. We discuss the dimming prospects of London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal. We give a first take on the Tuchel revolution from a tactical perspective and his history with several players. Finally, we cover the growing hope for Newcastle.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
Over the coming weeks, we will be transitioning to the Thinking Fan Football Club podcast platform and YouTube. Please subscribe.
Matchday 20-21 is when the rubber hits the road. The league slammed in 20 matches during 7 days. The transfer window seems to be passed as a virtual non-event. We chat through the matches of note including Southampton - Arsenal, Tottenham - Liverpool, Leicester - Leeds and West Ham - Liverpool. We do our hot take on Tuchel’s Chelsea. Is Arsenal getting enough respect? Will Tottenham sink without Kane? Has West Ham hit peak league position for season? We do a deep dive.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
A curious week of odds and ends this week along with the FA Cup. The midweek was littered with make up matches including Man City - Aston Villa, Man United - Fulham, Liverpool - Burnley and Man United - Liverpool. We also chat about FA matches Man United - Liverpool and Southampton and Arsenal. We talk about Lampard’s sacking, Man City without KDB, Liverpool’s wobble, Man United & Arsenal with mojo and is Southampton serious.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93), Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
A curious Matchday 19 week… Players looked overtaxed and coaches haggard, while make-up games cluttered the midweek schedule. We ponder the Liverpool-Man United stalemate while chatting through Wolves-West Brom, Leicester-Southampton and other matches of note. (~1:30) We have a hard look at Crystal Palace and Newcastle and try some sense making.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
Serie A fans, welcome back! In the tenth episode of the 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we chat Roma vs Inter (2:15) and Juventus vs Sassuolo (9:35). We then briefly discuss the recent news of Amazon’s bid for Serie A’s television rights (15:25) before previewing the upcoming derbies: Derby della Capitale between Lazio and Roma on Friday (18:40) and Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus on Sunday (21:40). Get your espresso ready, you cannot afford sleeping through this weekend!
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum).
Over the coming weeks, we will be transitioning to the Thinking Fan Football Club podcast platform and YouTube.
We will be doing a unique show this week. Amazing that we have parity in the Premier League. Only seven points separate 1st and 10th place with games-in-hand everywhere. We walk through the contenders and pretenders along with the surprises and disappointments. We talk through weekend previews including Leicester-Southampton and Liverpool-Man United.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
Serie A fans, Buon Anno! In the ninth episode of the 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we have the pleasure to be joined by Giacomo Galardini (1:15), a true Serie A connoisseur that hails from the beautiful town of Livorno in Tuscany, Italy. With Giacomo’s help, we chat Milan vs. Juventus (6:45), as well as the other Serie A matches from Round 16. We look at the league’s surprises, overachievers, and underachievers (24:40) before getting into the hot topic of Serie A’s winter transfer window (40:20). What makes sense in this Calciomercato session? Who can afford whom in these times of financial hardships? Should Eriksen and Papu Gomez stay in Italy?
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum) and special guest Giacomo Galardini (@GiaGalar).
We have some special news! The podcast is getting its own channel Thinking Fan Football Club in both video and audio form. The same staff will continue to spin our yarns interweaved with analytics. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club as we transition over the next few weeks.
During Matchday 16, dare I say that there is parity in the premier league? Only seven points separate 1st and 10th place with games in hand everywhere. We recap some of the surprises and the striking matches including Everton-West Ham, Man U-Aston Villa, Tottenham-Leeds, Brightion-Wolves, Arsenal-West Brom, Newcastle-Leicester, Chelsea-Man City, Southampton-Liverpool. We parse out what will happen in the EFL Cup version of the Manchester Derby.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for soccer/football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93).
During Matchday 15, the weekend was littered with 5 draws along with the upset drama of Arsenal-Chelsea and a late push by the Wolves to equalize against Tottenham. Big Sam returned with a thuggish marker against Liverpool that he is back. Man City are quietly going about their business with yet another pedestrian win against Newcastle. We recap Man United-Leicester, Arsenal-Chelsea, Tottenham-Wolves, Leeds-Burnley amongst others.(~3:30) We preview upcoming matches with prognostications and predictions (~44:25).
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for soccer/football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
During Matchday 12-3, the games felt a little stale as we had 8 draws. For those matches which had a winner, 5 out of 12 were won by the Underdogs. Curious. Today, we will chat about the emerging trends as games are coming thick and fast. We start at the top of the table and work our way down. Grab a cup of coffee, glass a wine or mug of beer and enjoy our distinctive takes on the season that keeps giving.
We are sponsored by the PL Guide, a 300 page guide of the season created by a team of 15+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The next update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8)
In the eighth episode of the 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we take a deep dive into the AC Milan world. With the precious help from AC Milan connoisseur Matt Santangelo, we break down the Rossoneri’s strengths and weaknesses (15:30), their healthy addiction to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s role-model figure (26:15), the expiring contracts of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Hakan Çalhanoğlu (35:05), and the role played by management in rebranding and rebuilding the AC Milan identity (45:40). We wrap up with a conversation on the Europa League and Champions League draws (53:53).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum) and special guest Matt Santangelo (@Matt_Santangelo).
In the seventh episode of the 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we talk about AC Milan winning yet another game and establishing themselves as the “undisputed and undefeated” Serie A leaders (4:25). We discuss the results of the teams that are trailing, specifically Inter’s victory over Bologna (13:50), Juventus’s late win in the Turin derby (19:00), and Napoli’s incredible goal-scoring form (24:00). We then touch on the other results from the weekend (28:00) before wrapping up the show with a few words on the revival of the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry (38:00).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum)
During Week 11, dare I say that we are moving into more normal as some fans are able to attend games. No real upsets while the league standings are not much different than last years. The only sore thumb is that the Newcastle-Aston Villa game was postponed due to positive COVID tests, setting the fantasy football world atwitter. We recap Man U-West Ham, Chelsea-Leeds, Tottenham-Arsenal, Liverpool-Wolves, Leicester-Sheffield United amongst others.(~2:00) We preview Week 12 matches including the Manchester derby, Everton-Chelsea, Leeds-West Ham, Crystal Palace-Tottenham and Leicester-Brighton.(~36:30).
We are sponsored by the PL Guide, a 300 page guide of the season created by a team of 15+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The next update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
During Week 10, the league standings are taking a familiar shape. Yes, the usual suspects are gathering at the top of the table with a couple surprises mid table and beyond. We recap Chelsea-Tottenham, Man U- Southampton, Leeds-Everton, Liverpool-Brighton and Arsenal-Wolves amongst others.(~1:30) We consider the upcoming Champions League fixtures (~41:00) and preview Week 11 matches. These include Man U-West Ham, Chelsea-Leeds, Tottenham-Arsenal and Liverpool-Wolves(~45:00).
We are sponsored by the PL Guide, a 300 page guide of the season created by a team of 15+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The next update will be released on December 5 at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
In the sixth episode of the 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we discuss the Serie A leaders, AC Milan, who won despite missing their manager Stefano Pioli and star player Zlatan Ibrahimovic (1:55). We question why Juventus are dropping so many points along the way (8:15) and dig into Inter’s ups and downs (15:10). We then break down Napoli’s sweeping victory over Roma (25:00), before trying to understand the struggle of Atalanta and Lazio in the league (30:00).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum).
We return from the second international break with several high profile matches: Man City-Tottenham, Liverpool-Leicester, Leeds-Arsenal among others. We take a quick gander at the Champions League matches.(~1:30) We preview notable upcoming matches including Liverpool-Atalanta, Chelsea-Tottenham, Man United-Southampton and Leeds-Everton. (33:08)
We are sponsored by the EPL Guide, a 280 page season guide updated regularly created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The next update will be released in early December Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
Our podcast is unusual during the week of the international break. We deep dive into the table while parsing the teams that have over performed and underperformed.(~1:00) We take a hard look at the analytics and then explain the story and compare it to the eye test. Finally, we discuss what we expect to see in the coming weeks. (1:08:10)
We are sponsored by the EPL Guide, a 280 page season guide updated regularly created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93).
In the fifth episode of the 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we discuss the unexpected look of the Serie A table, with last year’s scudetto contenders all standing outside the top positions. The analysis of the weekend’s games begins with Milan’s draw at Verona and Ibrahimovic’s worrisome penalty-kick statistics (1:00). We talk about Sassuolo, able to hang out in second place despite relying on very limited financial resources when compared to their Serie A rivals (6:05) and Napoli, whose quick offensive players are becoming the nightmare of many Serie A defenders (10:30). We look at what happened over the weekend in Atalanta vs. Inter (13:45), Lazio vs. Juventus (18:40), and Genoa vs. Roma (21:00). Serie A will be back in two weeks after the international break. Will players be able to push through fatigue, soft-tissue injuries, and Covid in what is likely the most physically and mentally-demanding season ever? (26:45)
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum)
Real Madrid stumbled in dramatic fashion, with VAR and PK’s playing a major factor in their 4-1 loss to Valencia. Atletico Madrid thumped newcomers Cadiz to let them know what it's like to play with the big boys. Barca finally found their groove, winning 5-2 against Real Betis in a win that saw Messi come off the bench. Villarreal is on a hot streak, beating the bullies in Getafe 3-1. And Real Sociedad continue to run the table, beating a solid Granada side 2-0. This episode we recap these key La Liga fixtures (33:32). We also break down Champions League fixtures with emphasis on the battle between Real Madrid vs Inter Milan (2:20) from last week.
Alex Comsia (@alexcomsia), Professional Player, is joined by Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill Chris Mumford (@clmum), and Coach/Analyst Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
This podcast is sponsored by the FC Barcelona Prospectus and Real Madrid Prospectus at www.thinkingfanmedia.com
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During week 8, we had “mostly normal” outcomes. English clubs had an outstanding record in Europe last week: 6-1 with Man United as the odd man out. Goliaths Man City & Liverpool settled for a draw while Man United, Tottenham and Chelsea took care of business. Arsenal struggles against the plucky Aston Villa. Leeds stumbled in a peculiar game.
We review Man City-Liverpool, Everton-Man United, Arsenal-Aston Villa, Chelsea-Sheffield United and other matches of note.(~1:30) We have a hard look at the league table and try some sense making. We talk about surprises and what we are expecting now that we are about one quarter into the season (~35:00).
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280 page season guide created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
In the fourth episode of the TFA 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we discuss the numbers and performances of Serie A leaders, AC Milan, who have gone 24 games in all competitions without losing since the June restart (1:50). We talk about the struggle of Inter, sixth in the league and last in their Champions League group after their loss against Real Madrid (5:50), and Juventus, who are back on winning habits thanks, especially, to the return of the goal-scoring machine that is Cristiano Ronaldo (11:30). We stress on the pivotal role that physically-structured and astute #9s play in most Serie A’s formations (15:25), before breaking down some of the trends shown by Sassuolo and Atalanta this season (24:15). Finally, we preview two must-watch matches of the upcoming weekend, Lazio-Juventus and Atalanta-Inter (31:10).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum)
Real Madrid continue to look like they will be the team to chase this year unless Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid have anything to say about it. The hectic schedule continues between balancing La Liga games with Champions League/Europa League fixtures. This episode we recap key La Liga fixtures (28:50) like Athletic Club Bilbao vs Sevilla, Real Madrid vs Huesca, and FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves. We also break down the tactical battle between FC Barcelona vs Juventus (19:50) from last week. Finally, we preview the Champions League game of the week: Inter vs Real Madrid (53:01).
Alex Comsia (@alexcomsia), Professional Player, is joined by Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill Chris Mumford (@clmum), and Coach/Analyst Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
The Podcast is sponsored by the FC Barcelona Prospectus and Real Madrid Prospectus at www.thinkingfanmedia.com
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During week 7, we had an abnormal week in that everything went, well, kinda normal. English clubs had an outstanding record in Europe this week: 5-1 & 17-1 goals. Five out of the big six won with the lone exception relegation-threatened Man United.
We talk a bit about Champions League. We review Arsenal-Man United, Everton-Newcastle and other matches of note. (1:48) We preview upcoming matches in the Liverpool-Atalanta, Man United-Everton and Man City-Liverpool matches(27:20).
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280 page season guide created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Join us on our next football thinking fans podcast. For now, Bella Ciao. Bella Ciao, Ciao. Ciao.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
In the third episode of the TFA 2020/21 Serie A podcast, we discuss the performance of the Serie A leading scorer, 39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimović, in Milan’s 3-3 draw against Roma (1:00). We talk about Juventus’s third setback in a row in Serie A, analyse the playing style of Romelu Lukaku in Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2, and look at the other results from the weekend (9:20). Finally, we discuss the financial repercussions experienced by Serie A, and Italian football as a whole, due to strict Covid-19 protocols (23:40). What are the next months going to look like for clubs that cannot weather such unique economic challenges?
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum)
As if La Liga wasn’t busy enough, this week top flight Spanish teams faced the challenging schedule that comes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures. Real Madrid took bragging rights in this edition of “El Clasico” with a 3-1 win. Sevilla lost again, this time to Eibar 1-0, and Real Sociedad are staying red hot this season with a 4-1 thumping of Huesca to take the top spot in La Liga this week. In this episode we recap performances in Champions/Europa League (6:20), “El Clasico” drama (16:30), and preview some key Champions League fixtures including the clash between heavyweights FC Barcelona vs Juventus (46:20).
Alex Comsia (@alexcomsia), Professional Player, is joined by Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill Chris Mumford (@clmum), and Coach/Analyst Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
The Podcast is sponsored by the FC Barcelona Prospectus and Real Madrid Prospectus at www.thinkingfanmedia.com
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Thomas Spring, a former recruitment analyst for Bournemouth, sits down with David Seymour to explain his own processes in recruitment and the challenges he faces on a daily basis in the world of football analysis.
During week 6, we have a shortage of goals compared to the first 5 weeks. Leeds score as much as Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man United, combined! Avg goals scored return to a more normal 2.2/game. The Goliaths put up a game of meh while the Davids are showing their mettle.
We talk a bit about Champions League with Man United-PSG, Liverpool-Ajax, Man City-Porto and Chelsea-Sevilla. (1:50) We review Aston Villa-Leeds, Chelsea-Man United and Liverpool-Sheffield.(13:43) We preview the Man United-Arsenal and Leeds-Leicester matches(31:25).
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280 page guide of the upcoming season created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player DJ Taylor (@djkt27).
There was a lot of drama in these past fixtures in the top tier of Spain. Who would have predicted Real Madrid, Sevilla, and FC Barcelona would all lose in the same week? This shot Real Sociedad and Villarreal up to top spot but of course these are still early days. Luis Suarez is looking like he's enjoying life in the Spanish capital for Atletico Madrid as he got himself on the scoresheet once again. This week we discuss whether we expect this La Liga season to be more competitive than previous years (1:25) and take a closer look at the 3 big upsets: Granada vs Sevilla (5:44), Real Madrid vs Cadiz (21:48), and Getafe vs FC Barcelona (34:20). We also have a heated debate about the possibility of a European Super League. (55:35) Finally, we break down some key matchups going into “El Clasico”, the greatest rivalry in world football (1:09:35).
Alex Comsia (@alexcomsia), Professional Player, is joined by Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill Chris Mumford (@clmum), and Coach/Analyst Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
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In the second 2020/21 Serie A episode, we discuss what happened over the last weekend, which saw many goals and exciting upsets. We specifically talk about the Derby Della Madonnina between Inter and Milan (1:45), Napoli’s large victory over Atalanta (10:20), Juventus’s setback at Crotone (17:25), and Roma, Lazio, and Sassuolo (27:20).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum)
What a strange week for football. Most of the top teams in the EPL, Serie A and La Liga lost or tied. During the weekend, the average goals/per game in the PL was ~3.7. We review weekend matches including Everton-Liverpool, Chelsea-Southampton, Man City-Arsenal, Man United-Newcastle, Leicester-Aston Villa and Leeds-Wolves.(1:40). We preview Aston Villa-Leeds, Chelsea-Man United, Liverpool-Sheffield United and Arsenal-Leicester.(45:45) We also discuss how the centre attacking midfielder has evolved in the last few years with professional footballer Dre Fortune.
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280 page guide of the upcoming season created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
In the first 2020/21 Serie A episode, we discuss Italy’s top-7 clubs’ transfer window and performances so far this season. Who will be part of the scudetto conversation between Milan (1:00), Juventus (4:50), Atalanta (14:30), Napoli (18:40), Inter (21:45), Lazio (26:10), and Roma (29:30)? We preview Saturday’s Serie A match-day (37:30), which will see two exciting attacking sides, Napoli-Atalanta, going face-off, followed by Inter v. Milan in the highly-anticipated Derby della Madonnina, and Crotone-Juventus, with the Bianconeri unable to count on CR7 due to Covid.
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@clmum).
The 2020-21 La Liga season is off to the races! The best word to describe the short off season is...chaotic. Messi almost left FC Barcelona, Suarez transferred to Atl Madrid, Bale was loaned to Tottenham, Hazard came back to pre-season out of shape, and Ronald Koeman nearly brought fellow dutchmen Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum to FC Barcelona. It’s all leading up to be another exciting season of top flight Spanish football. This week we take a closer look at the current state of the top 4 clubs from last season (2:36) while also previewing Real Madrid vs Cadiz (52:15), FC Barcelona vs Getafe (59:52), and Villarreal vs Valencia (1:05:15).
Alex Comsia(@alexcomsia), Professional Player, is joined by Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill Chris Mumford (@clmum), and Coach/Analyst Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
The Podcast is sponsored by The FC Barcelona Prospectus and Real Madrid Prospectus at www.thinkingfanmedia.com
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During the International Break, we reflect on how strange the season start has been. Have we been moved to a parallel simulation or universe where Everton, Aston Villa and Leicester are the top three in the Premier League? I want to go home... We offer our first take on Project Big Picture proposed by ownership of Liverpool and Man United. Those Americans!(1:53) We evaluate if teams filled their soft spots in the transfer window. What are you doing Man United and Chelsea?(18:10). Finally, we preview next weeks matches Everton-Liverpool, Chelsea-Southampton, Man City-Arsenal, Man United-Newcastle, Leicester-Aston Villa and Leeds-Wolves.(51:48)
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280 page guide of the upcoming season created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93). Forbes Contributor and Professional Player Daniele Daniele Proch(@ProchDaniele).
In week four, we see the season unfolding with several surprises and some hot messes. As they say, this reality is stranger than fiction.
We breakdown the Arsenal - Liverpool game along with notable matches including Leeds - ManCity, Arsenal - Sheffield United, Manchester United -Tottenham and Liverpool - Aston Villa.(~1:25) We then reflect on what we are going to look for during this season.(~41:10)
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280 page guide of the upcoming season created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93) and Professional Player Sam Brotherton (@SamBrotherton96).
In week three, the season is starting to find its footing. Most of the Big Six teams are overburdened with expectations and, generally, are not matching them. We breakdown the Man U-Brighton, Che-West Brom, Everton-Crystal Palace, Tottenham-Newcastle and Man City-Leicester matches. We also discuss the Leeds-Sheffield United tussle. For now, the newly promoted teams are holding their own.(1:37) We preview the Arsenal-Liverpool game along with notable matches including Leeds-ManCity, Arsenal-Sheffield United and Man U-Tottenham.(32:05) We then reflect on what we are going to look for during this season.(48:35)
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280 page guide of the upcoming season created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93).
We kick off the new season by recapping the matches that mattered during the last week.(2:08) We preview the upcoming games with the main show between the Liverpool-Arsenal game on Sunday.(23:29) Finally, we share the storylines that we will be watching this season.(39:09).
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93).
We are sponsored by the EPL Prospectus, a 280+ page guide of the upcoming season created by a team of 25+ writers and designers. Moneyball for football. Analytics + Eye Candy. Available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon.
In this first episode of The Analysis Lee Scott, Cam Meighan and David Seymour discuss a range of key tactical features from the Champions League final. Including how PSG set up out of possession to deny Bayern space to attack on the left side. We also look in depth at the midfield matchups to discuss how PSG were unable to take advantage of a 3v2 superiority. Finally we break down the key factors that saw Bayern win the match and consider whether PSG could have done more to come back into the match.
David catches up with Giancarlo Italiano, Wellington Phoenix's Assistant Manager and Head Analyst. Whilst giving fascinating insight into the game "down under", Giancarlo discusses his approach to his role and the impact of analysis on coaching.
In our last episode of the 2019/20 TFA Champions League and Europa League podcast, we break down the CL final that saw Bayern Munich going past PSG and lifting their sixth big-ears cup (2:00), with emphasis on the situation that led to Kingsley Coman’s goal (16:30), Neymar’s performance (25:20), and the work of Hansi Flick at FCB (29:15). Similarly, we unpack the EL final between Inter and Sevilla (37:00), a match that saw four out of five goals being scored from set-piece situations and Romelu Lukaku equalising Ronaldo’s 34-goal tally in a debut season for Inter... Before netting a devastating own goal!
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@CLMum), La Liga podcast host Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia), and football analyst Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy).
Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
In our special edition of the TFA Champions League and Europa League podcast, we look at the CL semi-final results between PSG and RB Leipzig (2:00) and Bayern Munich-Lyon (17:00) as well as provide a tactical preview of the highly-anticipated final, PSG-Bayern Munich (28:20). We also analyse what happened in the EL semi-final rounds, Manchester United-Sevilla (40:40) and Inter-Shakhtar (50:35), and use the tactical trends from these games to discuss what to expect in the final between Inter and Sevilla on Friday, August 21st.
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@CLMum), La Liga podcast host Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia) and football analyst Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy).
Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
In our special edition of the TFA Champions League and Europa League podcast, we analyse what happened between Man City and Real Madrid (1:00), Barcelona-Napoli (11:30), and Juventus-Lyon (24:20), including the sacking of Maurizio Sarri and the shocking hiring of Andrea Pirlo as the bianconeri’s new manager. We then preview (40:00) the Champions League quarter-final match-ups, precisely Atalanta-PSG, RB Leipzig-Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich-Barcelona and Man City-Lyon. We also discuss the Europa League fixtures, with Inter and Manchester United having already qualified for the semi-finals and awaiting to know their rivals (57:25).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@CLMum), La Liga podcast host Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia), and football analysts Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986) and Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
In our special edition of the TFA Champions League and Europa League podcast, we preview the second legs between Man City and Real Madrid (1:20), Barcelona-Napoli (13:00), Juventus-Lyon (23:00), and Bayern Munich-Chelsea, which will likely be a formality given the 3-0 aggregate score in favour of the Bundesliga champions (33:10). We then discuss the Europa League match-ups with a focus on Sevilla-Roma (35:00) and Inter-Getafe (44:00).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford (@CLMum), La Liga podcast host Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia), and football analysts Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986) and Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
In the eleventh episode of our TFA Serie A podcast, we wrap up the exciting 2019/20 Serie A season, beginning from the bottom, where we look at Genoa prevailing over Lecce in the relegation battle (0:40). We then work our way up, discussing the league’s honourable mentions (2:45); the teams who earned Europa League spots, precisely Napoli (10:10), Milan (15:40), and Roma (27:05); and the top-4 sides, who will play Champions League football next season - namely Lazio (33:30), Atalanta (40:35), Inter (48:35), and Juventus (54:45).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford and football analysts Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
We recap the final week of matches with huge champions league and relegation implications. These include ManU - West Ham, Liverpool - Chelsea, Chelsea - Wolves, Leicester - ManU and West Ham - Aston Villa. (1:30) We discuss how on point the relegation teams (19:57) and Champions League qualifiers were.(22:47) Finally, we share our first impressions of the Post COVID season.(28:15) Finally, we share our hot take on the Champions League.(46:42)
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93), Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_) and Professional Player Sam Brotherton (@SamBrotherton96).
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In the tenth episode of our TFA Serie A podcast, we discuss Juventus’s 2-0 win against Sampdoria and what the ninth consecutive scudetto means for the Bianconeri (0:50). We also look at what happened in the highly-anticipated match-up between Milan and Atalanta (17:15) and in Napoli-Sassuolo (25:15), a crazy game that saw four goals being disallowed for the visitors. What does the post-Covid Serie A table look like? Who would be first and last in this temporary standings? We broke it down for you! (34:50).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford and football analysts Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986) and Tom Pearce (PearceTom4).
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David sits down with Harry Brooks, a coach and analyst working with Round World Royals. Together, they discuss analysis from a coach's perspective, how analysis structures sessions (specifically 1-on-1 sessions) and Harry gives his take on the role of analysis in the modern game and where he sees it going.
The 2020 La Liga season is in the books! Real Madrid are CAMPEONES. Atletico Madrid take 3rd place over Sevilla. Villarreal, Real Sociedad, and Granada win the Europa league spots. Leganes, Mallorca, and Espanyol are relegated. This week we review the final matches of the season including Real Madrid-Leganes (2:11), Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad (8:25), FC Barcelona-Osasuna (10:40), Sevilla-Valencia (17:40), and Granada-Athletic Club (19:53). We analyse who took care of business and who didn’t after the restart with strength of schedule (22:10). Preview some exciting Champions league and Europa league fixtures coming up in August (27:45). Finally, we debate who is the MVP of this La Liga season and why (36:07).
Alex Comsia (@alexcomsia), Professional Player, is joined by Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill Chris Mumford (@clmum), Professional Player DJ Taylor (@djkt27), Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy), and Color Commentator Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
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In the ninth episode of our TFA Serie A podcast, we provide post-match analysis and reactions on Juventus-Lazio, a match that may have put an end to the title race (0:50). In case you didn't know, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Ciro Immobile just joined the shortlist of footballers who can claim to have scored 30+ goals in a single Serie A season! Can you guess the few others?
We then look at the other matches of this past week of Serie A football, including the unhelpful 2-2 draw between Roma and Inter (11:50), Genoa’s crucial victory over relegation-foe Lecce (14:30), and Milan’s brilliant performances (20:30). We then preview what to expect from Round 35 and 36 (25:40), while also pointing out the best goals and saves of the week (35:10).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL podcast host Chris Mumford and football analyst Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
We marvel at how mind bending a week of fixtures can be by recapping (1:50) some remarkable matches: Arsenal - Liverpool, Leicester - Sheffield United, West Ham - Watford and Tottenham - Leicester. We also chat about FA semi final results of ManCity - Arsenal and Man United - Chelsea.
We precog the final week matches with champions league and relegation implications. These include Man U - West Ham, Liverpool - Chelsea, Chelsea - Wolves, Leicester - Man U and West Ham - Aston Villa. (37:50) We wrap by discussing interesting things we learned this week and what we will be looking for next week. (47:30)
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93), Professional Player Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Soccer + Football
The La Liga race to the finish line is on. This week we review some key matches including Getafe-Villarreal, Atletico Madrid-Real Betis, Real Madrid-Granada, FC Barcelona-Real Valladolid, and Villarreal-Real Sociedad. Real Madrid is so close they can taste the title! Sevilla is creeping up on Atletico Madrid and now we have a heated battle for 3rd place with both teams at 66 points. Europa League spots are also still up for grabs especially between Getafe, Real Sociedad, and Athletic Club. The pressures of relegation may be too much for some clubs to handle. We breakdown the remaining schedule and preview some crucial matchups where certain teams will be fighting for every inch.
Alex Comsia (@alexcomsia), Professional Player, is joined by Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill Chris Mumford (@clmum), Professional Player DJ Taylor (@djkt27), Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy), and Color Commentator Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
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In the eighth episode of our TFA Serie A podcast, we look at the astonishing results and upsets from this past week of Serie A football, as well as dive deep into the controversies around handballs in the penalty area. We precisely look at Juventus's performance at San Siro against Milan (2:00) and at home against Atalanta (5:25), before putting the spotlight on the San Paolo match between Napoli and the Rossoneri (20:00).
We also discuss what happened in the lower half of the table with Genoa and Lecce picking up vital points and Sampdoria winning away at Udinese in a game that featured four spectacular goals (41:05). We then preview what to expect in Round 33 and 34 of Serie A football and, finally, look at which teams have the toughest schedule heading into the final six matches of the season (43:58).
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL and La Liga podcast host Chris Mumford, football analyst Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986), and football player Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia).
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David is joined by Enda Barron. Enda Barron is an incredibly experienced analyst who has worked at every level of the professional game in the English football pyramid as well as in a number of different sports. The theme of this podcast is "adaptation" and David and Enda discuss how he has adapted to different sports and what lessons football can take from these games.
The restart kicks into gear. We review the third week of matches (1:58) where some teams find their groove. We walk through Arsenal - Leicester, Sheff U - Wolves, West Ham - Norwich, Sheff U - Chelsea and Arsenal - Tottenham. We precog the business end of the restart (40:14) including Arsenal - Liverpool, Leicester - Sheff U, West Ham - Watford, Spurs - Leicester and Man City - Arsenal. What a week! We peruse the remaining schedule (50:20). We wrap with a segment on things that caught our attention last week and what to look for next week. (56:14).
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_), Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93), Professional Player Sam Brotherton (@SamBrotherton96), and Professional Player DJ Taylor (@djkt27).
Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts. For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Soccer + Football
This week, we recap the games of note (1:18) including Real Madrid-Getafe, Atletico Madrid - Mallorca, Real - Athletic Club and Barca - Villareal. The rubber hits the road in the upcoming week with only 4 matches remaining for each team. We precog (28:03) the slugfest Villareal -Getafe, Atletico Madrid versus Celta Viga and Real Betis, Real Madrid versus Alaves and Granada and Barca versus Espanol and Valladolid. We also preview Europa spot battle Villareal vs Real Sociedad. Finally, we make predictions on final season placements given the remaining strength of schedule(34:20).
Professional Player Alex Comisa (@AlexComsia) hosts Professional Player DJ Taylor (@djkt27), Chris Mumford (@CLMum), a Professor of Innovation, Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy).
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In the seventh episode of our TFA Serie A podcast, we provide match analysis from this past week, with emphasis on Juventus-Torino (2:30), Napoli-Roma (7:10), Lazio-Milan and Bologna-Inter (20:55). What were the chances for Insigne’s curler to go past Roma’s goalkeeper Pau López? Why did second-placed Lazio look so shaky against the Rossoneri?
We then preview Juventus-Milan (28:00), a match-up between two sides who are enjoying strong momentum in the league. Will the Bianconeri feel the absence of Paulo Dybala on top and De Ligt in the back? We also take a look of what to expect from Hellas Verona-Inter (34:30), two similar formations employing a defensive line of three, as well as match-ups in and around the relegation zone, specifically Udinese-Sampdoria and Torino-Brescia (36:30).
Finally, we owe a shout-out to Benevento (40:00), Filippo Inzaghi’s Serie B side who achieved promotion with seven games to spare and will play Serie A football next season.
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL and La Liga podcast host Chris Mumford, football analyst Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986), and football player Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer
The restart kicks into gear. We review the second week of matches (1:48) where some teams find their groove. We walk through Brighton - Man United, Chelsea - West Ham, Tottenham - Sheff U, Liverpool - Man City and Man United - Bournemouth. We precog next weeks matches (29:40) including Arsenal - Leicester, Sheff U - Wolves, Bournemouth - Tottenham, Norwich - West Ham, Sheff U - Che, Tottenham - Arsenal. Finally, we take a look at the remaining schedule and our thoughts on the run in (46:35).
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93), Professional Player Sam Brotherton (@SamBrotherton96), and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
David Seymour chats with Mathew Pearson, as they discuss his role and daily demands as a first-team performance analyst at Wolves, his journey from a coach to an analyst, and the time he spent in these roles working a developing football nation, Qatar.
This week, we recap the games of note (2:13) as some teams pick up where they left off while others fall off a cliff. We consider Barca’s games against Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid, as well as Real Madrid’s matches against relegation-fueled-hungry Mallorca and Español. We also deep dive into Valencia v Villareal and Real Sociedad v Getafe as they fight for the final UCL position. Next, we preview the slugfest Real Madrid v Getafe, Atleti v Mallorca, Real Madrid v Athletic Club and must win Barca v Villareal (24:40). Finally, we make predictions on season placements considering the run-in strength of schedule (39:11).
Professional Player Alex Comisa (@AlexComsia) hosts Professional Player DJ Taylor (@djkt27), Chris Mumford (@CLMum), a Professor of Innovation, Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy), and Analyst Rudi Voller (@Voller17).
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In the sixth episode of our Serie A podcast, we analyse what happened over the past week, when 62 goals were scored across 17 Serie A matches (1:00). We begin with Lazio vs. Fiorentina (3:30), a game that starred the league's top-scorer Ciro Immobile and the league’s assist leader Luis Alberto. It also featured a beautiful goal by evergreen Franck Ribéry! We look at the AC Milan win over Roma (20:20) and break down Roma’s defensive mistake that led to Ante Rebić scoring the winner for the rossoneri.
We preview the big battle at the bottom of the table between Lecce and Sampdoria, two teams currently separated by only one point (25:30). We then look at what to expect in Atalanta-Napoli (29:50), the Turin derby between Juventus and Torino (38:30), and Roma-Udinese (41:15).
Finally, Steve (43:30), Daniele (48:40), and Chris (50:30) test the group’s Serie A knowledge with quizzes. Which team completes the most forward passes in the league? Which teams have the toughest and easiest schedule ahead of them? Upon moving to Barcelona, Miralem Pjanić will be the third footballer to have played with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: who are the other two?
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL and La Liga podcast host Chris Mumford, football analyst Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986), and football player Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
This week, we recap the first week of matches (2:08) where things did not play out as we had expected… Harshal does an expose on right backs which exposes the performers from the posers. (34:26)
We “precog” with lightning previews (44:08) with some unconventional takes. We wrap on what is the one cool thing that we learned this week. Listen to our key takeaways. (52:48) Yowza! It is good to gab about Premiere League football.
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_), Professional Player Sam Brotherton (@SamBrotherton96), and Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Soccer + Football
This week, we recap the games of note. (1:26) Yowza! 25% of the season is over with the title race in full speed while changes are happening in the Champions league spots. We preview Barca’s games against Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid, as well as Real Madrid’s matches against relegation-fueled Mallorca and Espanol (24:55). We also cover Valencia v Villareal and Real Sociedad v Getafe as they fight for the final UCL position. Finally, we make predictions on season winners and losers considering the run-in strength of schedule (42:00).
Chris Mumford (@CLMum), a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy), Professional Player Alex Comisa (@AlexComsia), and Color Commentator Sam Leverage (@samleveridge).
For more detailed information, visit the largest open source community of soccer analysts. https://totalfootballanalysis.com Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Soccer
In the fifth episode of our Serie A podcast, we analyse what happened over the weekend between Conte’s Inter and Ranieri’s Sampdoria (1:30) and between Torino and Parma (13:00). What did Sampdoria do wrong defensively on Inter’s fabulously-built second goal? Could Torino’s goalkeeper Sirigu do more on Kucka’s left-footed finisher? We preview what is expected to be the most sensational game of this Serie A season, Atalanta vs. Lazio (25:50), who feature the best and second-best attacks in the league, with 74 and 60 goals respectively. We also discuss what are the motivations for AC Milan and Roma (37:30) as they prepare to go face-off on Sunday. Finally, Steve tests our Serie A knowledge with a quiz (40:00): which teams are underperforming and which ones should have fewer points in the table? The answers are shocking!
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by EPL and La Liga podcast host Chris Mumford, football analyst Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986), and football player Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia).
Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts. Insta: totalfootballanalysis. Twitter: @TotalAnalysis. Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
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This week, we recap the first week of matches (2:08) where things did not play out as we had expected… Harshal does an expose on right backs which exposes the performers from the posers. (34:26)
We “precog” with lightning previews (44:08) with some unconventional takes. We wrap on what is the one cool thing that we learned this week. Listen to our key takeaways. (52:48) Yowza! It is good to gab about Premier League football.
Chris Mumford (@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_), Professional Player Sam Brotherton (@SamBrotherton96), and Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Soccer + Football
David Seymour is joined by Timo Cato on this week's The Analysis Interview Podcast. Timo has a great deal of experience working as an analyst, scout, and coach at different levels within the professional game. He offers a fascinating insight into his own process within these roles as well as detailing his experiences within the game.
This week, we recap the Gran Derby, Barcelona-Mallorca, Athletic Club - Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid - Eibar and Leganes - Valladolid (1:11).
The kitchen is getting hot, hot hot. We precog, er, preview Real Madrid - Valencia, Osasuna - Atlético Madrid, Sevilla - Barca, Granada - Villarreal and Rea Madrid - Real Sociedad. (26:15)
Chris Mumford, a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy), Professional Player Alex Comisa, and Color Commentator Sam Leverage (@samleveridge).
For more detailed information, visit the largest open source community of soccer analysts. https://totalfootballanalysis.com Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Soccer
In the fourth episode of our Serie A podcast, we begin by analysing the Coppa Italia semi finals from this past weekend, precisely Juventus-AC Milan (1:00) and Napoli-Inter (11:00). We share some cool-to-know facts about Serie A players and teams (16:15) and finally preview the Juventus-Napoli Coppa Italia final and the most anticipated Serie A games of this upcoming weekend (24:10). Italian football is back!
Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) is joined by football analysts Tom Pearce (@PearceTom4) and Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986) and football player Alex Comsia (@AlexComsia).
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This week, in the Cool-to-Know segment, we discuss an alternative view on the Pogba-Fernandes pairing, the most unfortunate signings this season and unveiling of our strength of schedule analysis (2:00). Be prepared to see the future in red, yellow and green...
In the PreCog segment, we profile ManCity - Arsenal, Sheffield United - Aston Villa, ManU - Tottenham, Liverpool- Everton and Wolves - West Ham. (25:15) It's nice to talk about actual game previews instead of previews of previews.
Chris Mumford, a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_), Professional Player Sam Brotherton (@SamBrotherton96) and Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93).
Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Soccer + Football
This week, we preview the Gran Derby (1:25), chat about how Real Madrid are getting on( 5:40) and precog, er, preview the weekend matches (19:45). We talk tactics and what is needed for some much needed upsets.
Chris Mumford, a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy), Professional Player Alex Comisa, and Color Commentator Sam Leverage (@samleveridge). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
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In the third episode of our Serie A podcast, we preview the second legs of the Coppa Italia semi finals. Specifically, we look at what to expect from Juventus-AC Milan, who start from a 1-1 aggregate (1:50). Our analysts put the spotlight on AC Milan to understand what has changed this season from managers Giampaolo to Pioli (12:00), what are the team’s strengths and weaknesses (22:45), and what has Zlatan Ibrahimović brought to the table. We preview the other Coppa Italia semi final (30:00), Napoli-Inter [agg 1-0], to analyze the strategy that managers Gattuso and Conte will likely employ in Saturday’s match-up. Finally, we all give our score predictions (40:40). Will AC Milan survive the game at the Juventus Stadium despite not being able to count on key players like Ibrahimović, Theo Hernandez, and Samu Castillejo? Will Gattuso escape Conte’s pressing thanks to his starting 11’s phenomenal passing skills?
Chris Mumford and Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) are joined by football analysts Tom Pearce (@PearceTom4) and Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts Insta: totalfootballanalysisTwitter: @TotalAnalysisFacebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
This week, we introduce several new segments. The “Cool to Know” discuss the often-bashed term of analytics and how it fits in the modern football toolkit as well as xG surprises of teams and strikers this season. In addition, we discuss which keeper is tops of the top 8 teams(1:50).
The second segment is called the “Let me ask you a question”. I put the podsters to task on explaining what they think: Is Leceister the real deal? What’s Arsenal’s problem? Will Man U make UCL? CanTottenham make Europa? Does Sheff Utd and Wolves have what it takes? Who is out of contract?(23:00)
Finally, we introduce the “PreCog”. Analysts are put on the spot to predict the rest of the season. The posters respectfully and disrespectfully disagree.(54:25)
Chris Mumford, a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_), Professional Player Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele), and Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel (@harshalp93). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts. For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine
David sits down with Joaquin Gomez, a coach who was worked for the likes of Brighton, Derby, Stoke and Luton, and is now the Assistant Manager at SJK Seinajoki and Finland's u21 national side. Joaquin has a unique perspective on the game having worked as both a coach and an analyst at the highest level, and he explains in-depth how analysis can benefit coaches across the football pyramid, along with a number of other topics.
In the La Liga reboot, we discuss the latest on the Restart (~2:05). We get into the battle for primacy as well as the Champions League and Europa Spots (~7:40). We focus on Barca’s central defence (~7:40) and Barca’s outside back play (26:06). Finally, we ask the TFA PreCogs what they think will happen by season end. Of course, there was a smackdown and at least one cheap shot (37:36). Chris Mumford, a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach Scott Martin (@CoachScottCopy), Professional Player Alex Comisa, and Color Commentator Sam Leverage (@samleveridge). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine
In the second episode of our Serie A podcast, we look at dates and fixtures for the Serie A restart and Coppa Italia semi-finals (1:00). We unpack Inter’s pressing and counterattack under manager Antonio Conte (3:50) and discuss the duties of the Lukaku-Lautaro duo offensively and defensively (14:00). We point out the brilliant role of holding midfielder Marcelo’s Brozović this season (18:40) and the importance of wing-backs like Antonio Candreva in Conte’s 3-5-2 (21:40). We discuss Nicola Barella and Stefano Sensi as two midfielders that rose to prominence in their first season in a top-flight club (26:30). Finally, we talk about the factors that can play against and in favor of Inter in the last 12 games of this title race (32:45). Will Conte steal the scudetto from under the nose of his beloved Juventus?
Chris Mumford and Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele) are joined by football analysts Lorihanna Shushkova (@LorihannaSh) and Steve Coleman (@SteveC1986). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts Insta: totalfootballanalysisTwitter: @TotalAnalysisFacebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine Football + Soccer.
This week, we discuss the latest on the Restart(~2:00), and get into the good, bad and ugly of the Champions League and Europa Spots (~5:25). Head Honcho Chris Darwen does his convincing rendition of a British Stephen A Smith. Coach David Seymour leads the team on discussing play in the half spaces which, exotic 5 years ago, is trending across the league (15:45). We also do the big reveal on the Pre-COVID players of the season (39:40), including the People’s Choice Awards. Thankfully, we were virtual. Otherwise, there would have been an old-fashioned street brawl between the podsters. Chris Mumford, a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_), Professional Player Daniele Proch (@ProchDaniele), and Special Guest Chris Darwen (@RonnieDogChris). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts. For more detailed information, visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com/category/competitions/premier-league Instagram: totalfootballanalysis Twitter: @TotalAnalysis Facebook: Total Football Analysis Magazine
Nuno Mauricio is the Head of Analysis for Benfica and takes time out of his busy schedule to talk David through the inner-workings of the analysis department at one of Europe's biggest clubs.
In the first episode of our new Serie A podcast, we introduce ourselves and recap the the top and bottom of the table (3:50). We break down how manager Maurizio Sarri has changed Juventus’s style of play and mentality from his predecessor Massimilano Allegri (6:30), and we point out where the bianconeri have shown to be vulnerable this season (20:25).
We analyze Paulo Dybala’s role as a trequartista in Juventus’s 4-3-1-2 (26:45) and Blaise Matuidi’s unexpected drop in performance during this campaign (31:10). Finally, our analysts reveal their choices for the Serie A Pre-Covid Best XI (34:50). Spoiler alert: Cristiano is not in the line-up.
Chris Mumford and Daniele Proch(@ProchDaniele) are joined by football analysts Lorihanna Shushkova(@LorihannaSh) and Steve Coleman(@SteveC1986). Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com, the largest open-source community of soccer analysts
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In our EPL podcast reboot, we introduce ourselves, discuss the proposed Restart(3:10), and delve into how the Great Pause has impacted injury recoveries of key players (9:30). We explore the teams facing Relegation (17:10) with a deep dive into Bournemouth’s injuries and tactics (32:00). We also preview the Pre-COVID players of the season (50:00). We will conduct polls this week to finalize the listener’ and viewers’ choice awards for the next pod. Finally, we stage an intervention with one of our panelists for the poor life decision he is making. We need your support to help him turn things around.
Chris Mumford, a Professor of Innovation, is joined by Coach David Seymour, Professional Player Daniele Proch and Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel. Please visit https://totalfootballanalysis.com the largest open source community of soccer analysts.
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David is joined by well-known commentator Guy Mowbray as they discuss everything from the state of the modern game to the impact of analysis on commentary - and even Guy's Football Manager save!
Analysts Cam Meighan and David Seymour are joined this week by fellow analysts Carl Elsik and Niklas Hemmer to discuss the weekend's Bundesliga results and provide a tactical analysis of each game.
Analysts Cam Meighan and David Seymour provide a preview of every single game in this weekends Bundesliga.
Analysts Cam Meighan and David Seymour are this week joined by fellow analyst Carl Elsik, where they analyse Jurgen Klopp's two time Bundesliga winning side.
David is joined by Damien Comolli who was worked as a Director of Football and Sporting Director at the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham, Fenerbahce and Saint-Etienne. In this podcast Comolli discusses his first steps into the scouting and recruitment side of the game, bringing in relatively unknown talents to Arsenal under Arsene Wenger, as well as the lessons he has learned from working at the top end of the game.
David is joined by Jordan Kevan, an analyst for Liverpool FC Women. Jordan gives insight into the weekly workings of their analysis department and how he contributes towards the performance, progress and development of the players.
David is joined by Head of Academy Performance Analysis at Luton Town FC, Simon Dunn. Simon goes through the inner workings of the analysis department, and discusses Luton's unique approach to delivering analysis to players, and how Luton's academy seeks to have an edge over their competitors.
David is joined by Swansea City Under 18's Assistant Coach Ryan Davies. Ryan is still a young Coach but has developed a great amount of experience in a short period of time, originally working as an analyst for a Football League club before joining Swansea's academy as a coach. Ryan offers a detailed insight into the impact of analysis on academy football.
David is joined by Wolves Academy Manager, Scott Sellars, as they discuss the current direction of the Wolves Academy and the impact analysis has on Scott's day-to-day role as Manager.
Analysts Cam Meighan and David Seymour are joined this week by fellow analyst Max Bergmann to discuss the tactical trends shown by Schalke, Bayern, Frankfurt and RB Leipzig.
In this week’s podcast, Abdullah and Matt take a look at their articles from the Total Football Analysis April magazine. Matt discusses his article on chance creators in the FAWSL with a specific look at Guro Reiten while Abdullah dives into the reasons behind Bethany England's rise this season.
David is joined by Guy Branston, the Loan Manager for Leicester City FC. Guy has had plenty of experience working in different roles within top professional clubs involving the use of analysis, as well as having a long career in the professional game himself as a player. This conversation focuses on Guy's role as a Loan Manager and how his own experiences on loan as a player have shaped how he performs his role today, as well as looking at Guy's first introduction into modern analysis over a decade ago and how this side of the game has progressed since then. Don't forget to subscribe and share!
Analysts Cam Meighan and David Seymour are joined this week by fellow analyst Niklas Hemmer to discuss the Bundesliga players with expiring contracts.
In this week's podcast, Gavin and Abdullah take a look at two of the NWSL's major clubs. Gavin discusses the NC Courage, looking at their tactics and what to look for in the upcoming season. Abdullah looks into the Chicago Red Stars and how they will look to replace Sam Kerr moving forward.
Analysts Cam Meighan and David Seymour are joined this week by fellow analyst Scott Martin to discuss the American players currently playing the Bundesliga.