data analyst @ @AnalyticsUtd_. football watcher & whu fan
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Joined December 2022
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Some big news for me - I’ve joined the @AnalyticsUtd_ team to do all things data for the 24/25 season. Lots of plans for the upcoming season - hope to see you all there!
Chuffed to share that @ATopLad & @futpsyche will be joining the Analytics United team for the 24-25 season.
What will they be working on? More than covering for Cal when he's on holiday, I promise. But here's our first pod together in those circumstances:
open.spotify.com/episode/1L6…
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How to Replace West Ham's Midfield Engine
Mateus Fernandes has joined Spurs for £85m. Replacing a 6/8 hybrid who can disrupt and progress play is a challenge, and finding "the perfect replacement" might be the wrong way to solve it.
Here are six contenders to fill the gap...🧵
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Accessing data just got harder. If you need stats-backed insight or broadcast-ready viz, @AnalyticsUtd_ can help.
We’ve worked with @ITVSport, @BarclaysWSL & @WestHam to power award-winning coverage. Let’s take the next step together.
➡️ analyticsunited.co.uk/
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They were a threat against the likes of Spain, Italy and Croatia at the Euros...
@markpougatch & @IanWright0 take a closer look at the Albania side to play England at Wembley
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This is fascinating:
Spalletti explains why the position of the linesman is essential for strikers.
🎥 IG/the.football_analyst
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I've done a couple of podcasts with a West Ham focus in the last couple of days and I really benefit from chatting to (and listening to) these two in forming my ideas.
The data isn't looking good right now so what needs to change in order to turn things around?
➡️ Listen to the full pod now... open.spotify.com/episode/3Vm…
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A “good” mid-block is harder to implement than a high press or low-block.
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Tactics are for players not just coaches
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#fussballtaktik #soccercoaching #축구전술 #サッカー戦術
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Would say that we're generating a lot of the right situations but not yet getting the right outcomes. Examples below.
Bit of improvement in sharpness, anticipation, and awareness in the final third, and we could find ourselves in a good place.
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Running a new match preview series on YouTube covering the key tactics and data points ahead of each Premier League game. Let us know what you think!
youtube.com/watch?v=2wIpMfEX…
2nd half went very flat, but there were lots of positives in the 1st half that indicate the team is progressing.
Looked comfortable in build-up with Alvarez and JWP in the pivot, and it resulted in some good moments where we progressed into Summerville/Bowen.
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'One thing that is non-negotiable in an Iraola team is a willingness to get after the ball, making intense efforts to win it back as quickly as possible.'
⚽️ @AnalyticsUtd_ look at our @Carabao_Cup opponents AFC Bournemouth...
whufc.com/news/making-intens…
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Latest pod on Max Kilman possibly being the greatest to ever do it out now.
Talked through a system tailored to Souček's strengths being an excellent Plan B in development, general improvements in midfield, gamechangers from the bench and more...
open.spotify.com/episode/10N…
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Craig Dawson proved his last club's fans wrong with his performances at West Ham. Is Max Kilman doing the same after a stunning opening couple of weeks?
➡️ Listen to the full pod now... open.spotify.com/episode/10N…
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We're at home to AFC Bournemouth in the @Carabao_Cup on Wednesday, so of course we've put together a 116-page Official Programme!
Yours for far less than the price of a pint.
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westhamprogrammes.co.uk/prod…
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Podcast • The West Ham Breakdown #40
🔸 The Souček system
🔸 Big improvements in midfield
🔸 An exceptional Kilman performance
🎙️ @jackelderton @WHU_Analytics
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New piece from @AnalyticsUtd_ on the @WestHam club website via @jackelderton, previewing what we expect from Aston Villa tactically. Go check it out 👇
Big fan of Emery and think second striker dropping whilst the left winger drifts in makes Watkins & Bailey difficult to control for any defence. Will be interesting to see how McGinn performs in that advanced role next to Watkins and to see how JL counters.whufc.com/news/awkward-defen…
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Big fan of Emery and think second striker dropping whilst the left winger drifts in makes Watkins & Bailey difficult to control for any defence. Will be interesting to see how McGinn performs in that advanced role next to Watkins and to see how JL counters.whufc.com/news/awkward-defen…
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Sometimes 2CBs+2DMs, but in last few minutes it is 2CBs+Mazraoui+Casemiro to create the diamond to stabilise the possession, which allows Mainoo to step up.
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We are now on Patreon.
patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited