@alextalksall

a technical analyst, professional scout & data consultant | Bachelor of Arts from the University of Bristol

 Bristol, England
somerledgroup.co.uk
Joined January 2021
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nearly there. a 4000 word commentary on fabian hürzeler's game model. — everything, everywhere, all at once. — multi-rhythmic football. — bulletproof press? not quite. — …beating brighton! he's taught me more than any other coach. & i don't think he's done yet — link below!
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With a valid reason too, you can't isolate Maguire and De ligt 1v1 in the backline with acres of space behind them.
UtdDistrict
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🚨🎙️ | Bruno Fernandes: "It was the DECISION OF THE STAFF to not go man-for-man."
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would it shock everyone to know that the players who appear the ‘sharpest’ are those with dedicated personal trainers (that we know of) OR transferred late. yoro, baleba, zirkzee.
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what does composure look like in a spreadsheet? nobody knows except the coaching staff asking for it. and if they’re not aligned with the data department — in order to platform those from other disciplines — they’re NEVER going to get it right.
alex@alextalksallOct 13
you can make up your mind up on whether manchester united found the composure in midfield they were after. see below:
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you can make up your mind up on whether manchester united found the composure in midfield they were after. see below:
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erik ten hag believes in football-fluent data analysis. ‘top football demands something different’
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Erik ten Hag exclusive interview, Part 2: 🔺 Offering help to #MUFC on data 🔺 Effect of legend pundits on players 🔺 Adding dynamism to special Mainoo 🔺 Wanting Garnacho at Leverkusen 🔺 Advocating execs speaking Only place to read in full. Free ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/7702847…

Erik ten Hag interview: Man United’s use of data, impact of legends’ criticism, and ‘special’...

In part two of our interview, the ex-United manager reveals more about his time at the club and discusses his three-game reign in Germany

nytimes.com
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Liquid football 💧 @BHAFC
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football-fluent data analysis | chema andrés andrés has been a rather hot topic over the last few days. because for a spaniard, he’s not the most fluid on the ball, and i’d argue his football won’t win any beauty contests. but that was never the brief when signing him.
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this is his superpower. first-contact winner: 99th percentile for quality in his position from the 2025/26 season [as per the alextalksall supercomputer]. the other three? gomes sits in the 40th, avdullahu the 8th, sučić the 2nd.
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that’s what separates andrés from the rest, and i’d argue that’s why he was brought in. he isn’t the perfect profile for everybody. but brighton recruit to the principles & concepts of their coach, so that everything marries together perfectly!
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a fantastic article. my biggest takeaway, erik ten hag believes in football-fluent data-analysis. by having a coach/analyst embedded within the recruitment department, the metrics/data profiles built will be an exact translation of what the coaching staff require.
Laurie Whitwell
@lauriewhitwellOct 20
Erik ten Hag exclusive interview, part 1: 🔺 Broken promises of Ibiza meet 🔺 Connection with #MUFC fans 🔺 Issues coaching Cristiano Ronaldo 🔺 Backing Michael Carrick 🔺 Wanting Kane, Rice, De Jong 🔺 Handling player power Free read @TheAthleticFC ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/7701054…

Erik ten Hag interview: Man United’s broken ‘promises’, wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension, FA Cup glory...

In his first interview since being sacked by Manchester United in 2024, the Dutchman opens up on his time in charge of the club

nytimes.com
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neither label, nor the model at large, says anything about the quality of a player. instead, it aims to quantify their on-ball tendencies, habits and behaviours. this is measuring style. this is tailored recruitment.
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if you enjoyed this brief thread, i get into even more detail below: jamiemitchell623.substack.co…
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