Analytics FC Podcast

Episode 10! Thanks to everyone who's listened to and shared the podcast so far, we're thrilled to have made it this far! In this episode we talk with Ryan Bahia from Perform Group about Opta and the upcoming OptaPro Forum, tips for applying, previous forums and what clubs are looking for in an abstract. Note that the deadline for these is 18/10/2015, so get sending in soon! In the second half of t...

We're back! In Episode 09 of the Analytics FC podcast we are joined by Messi Minutes/Seconds himself Joel Salamon to talk smart clubs, smart transfers, not so smart transfers and Anthony Martial. Please take the time to give us a rating on iTunes here: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/analy…id991610009?mt=2. It really helps us grow the audience for this podcast and get new people involved. Once again,...

In Episode 07 of the Analytics FC Podcast Sam and Tom are joined by Dustin Ward aka Saturdays on Couch. Before Dustin joins us we talk about the Women’s World Cup. Sam cries into his Canada scarf while we discuss the game, looking forward to the quarter finals and reminisce about a penalty shoot-out way back in 2007. When Dustin joins we discuss his background, recent work on Statsbomb and his inf...

In Episode 06 of the Analytics FC Podcast Sam and Tom are joined by Grantland staff writer Mike L. Goodman. We discuss Mike’s role at Grantland and the analytical approach he takes in his writing, talking in depth about TSR (Total Shots Ratio) and Expected Goals. Mike also talks to us about his thoughts on what Analytics writers do well and can improve on, including the use of data visualizations...

In Episode 05 of the Analytics FC podcast Tom and Sam are joined by Dan Altman - economist, writer and founder of North Yard Analytics. We talk about the challenges in the market for analytics, using different data and how likley clubs are to take onboard the ideas of 'fanalysts' (anybody got a better word than fanalyst?) We also discuss the use of economical thinking and theories in football, nam...

In Episode 03 of the Analytics FC Podcast Sam and Tom are joined by Omar Chaudhuri, Head of Football Intelligence at 21st Club. We discuss Omar's background in the sports industry, what his job involved at 21st Club and what 21st Club does in the industry. We also cover Omar's interest in cricket, debating lessons the English Premer League can learn from the IPL. Finally we talk about Omar's lates...

In the inaugural Analytics FC Podcast we introduce ourselves and interview freelance journalist Richard Whittall about the change he's seen in analytics in football, where he thinks the community is going and find out the motives and ideas behind some of his recent work. --------------- Richard Whittall is @ RWhittall on Twitter and www.richardwhittall.com Tom Worville is @ Worville Sam Gregory is...