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Football Insights Academy PodcastEp18: The Shadow Team Model: Training to Build Multi-Window StrategyJoin the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the intricacies of football recruitment strategies. They explore the importance of persistence in achieving success, the concept of a shadow team for future planning, and the tools necessary for effective player evaluation. The conversation emphasises the need for a consistent recruitment system that can withstand personnel changes and the significance of aligning player strengths with team strategies.Useful LinksJoin the Waiting...2025-06-2034 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp17: The Thinking Behind the Shortlist — How to Justify Player Picks Like a Pro!Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss various aspects of football recruitment, including the challenges faced by players in international matches, the constraints that scouts encounter, and the importance of evaluating players from multiple perspectives. They emphasise the need for a systematic approach to player evaluation and the necessity of understanding the different concerns of stakeholders within a football club. In this episode, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield delve into the intricacies of player recruitment in football...2025-06-1336 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp16: Scouting with Constraints — How Real-World Limits Shape Smart DecisionsJoin the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Luis Enrique and Kylian MbappeSummaryIn this episode, hosts David Bromley and Tom Butterfield discuss the dynamics of their podcast, personal updates, and the impact of technology on traditional roles. They delve into the constraints faced in football recruitment, particularly financial limitations and the importance of player fit within a team's system. The conversation emphasises the need for adaptability and understanding in the evolving landscape of football analytics and recruitment. In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies...2025-06-0843 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp15: What a Recruitment Department Actually Does — and How You Can Train Like You're Already Inside OneJoin the Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield explore the intricacies of football analysis and recruitment. They discuss the importance of contextualizing metrics, the process of translating coach requirements into actionable data, and the significance of key performance indicators in player evaluation. The dialogue emphasizes the transition from amateur scouting to professional recruitment, highlighting the systematic approach needed to identify and evaluate talent effectively. They also introduce the concept of the 'war room' for practical application and community engagement through the Kickstarter Challenge.Takeaways...2025-05-3144 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp14: Future-Proofing Yourself — Why Augmented Analysts Will Lead the Next Generation of Football ClubsJoin the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the integration of AI in football recruitment. They discuss the importance of understanding AI's capabilities, particularly neural networks and natural language processing, and how these technologies can enhance the recruitment process. The conversation emphasizes the significance of prompt engineering to obtain valuable insights from AI, and introduces the concept of the 'war room' as a practical application of AI in recruitment strategies. The hosts highlight...2025-05-2337 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp13: How to Work With AI Like a Football Recruitment Analyst, Not Like a Casual UserJoin the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Episode Summary:In this episode, Tom and David dive deep into how AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, can be integrated professionally into the football recruitment process. It's not about asking vague questions and hoping for magic — it’s about treating your AI assistant like a valued member of your recruitment team.The duo discuss the critical difference between casual and professional use of AI, highlighting prompt engineering, context-building, and the anatomy of a strong prompt. They explain how these tools, when used correctly, can...2025-05-1735 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp12: The Recruitment Process That Helps You Think Like a Real Football ClubJoin the Free Football Analyst Kickstarter ChallengeRecruitment Process with AI Integration PDFSummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the evolving landscape of football recruitment, emphasizing the importance of a structured process that incorporates AI and data analysis. They break down the recruitment process into three key stages: Talent IdentificationPlayer Evaluation Target Acquisition Highlighting the need for clubs to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain effective communication between coaching and recruitment teams. In this conversation...2025-05-0948 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp11: Why the Future of Football Recruitment Belongs to the Process-Driven and AI-Savvy AnalystJoin the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the evolving landscape of football recruitment, emphasising the significant impact of AI on analysis and decision-making. They outline essential skills for future analysts, including building a repeatable recruitment process, working with AI as a copilot, and the importance of storytelling in presenting data. The conversation highlights the urgency for professionals in the field to adapt to these changes and embrace the opportunities presented by AI technology.2025-05-0434 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp10: What Makes A Good Recruitment Decision?Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course Episode 10 Tables and ChartsSummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the intricacies of football recruitment. They explore what constitutes a good recruitment decision, the importance of having a clear process, and the challenges of evaluating player fit versus talent. The conversation also delves into the global market for players and the adaptability challenges that come with it. A case study on Chelsea's recent recruitment strategy highlights the potential pitfalls of over-recruitment and the...2025-04-2737 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp9: We're Building A Football Club - Want In?Join the Waiting List - 4-Day Football Analyst Kickstart ChallengeSummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the critical role of data analysis in football, discussing its implications for recruitment and scouting. They explore the recruitment process within football clubs, emphasising the importance of collaboration between coaches, analysts, and scouts. The conversation introduces the concept of a 'War Room' simulation to help aspiring analysts understand the recruitment process better. The hosts also highlight the significance of consistency in evaluating players...2025-04-1836 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp8: Does Momentum Make A Difference?Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course As we get towards the business end of the season we get cup finals, promotion races, play off scrambles, and relegation battles. Pundits, Coaches and Fans will start talking about the need to 'Get Some Momentum' moving into this critical stage of the season....We can probably think of a team who stormed into the play offs, made the great escape from relegation.... but does it happen as often as we think? Frankly, we wanted to see if momentum was real, or is it a...2025-04-0644 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp7: How Important Is Scoring The First Goal? Is It Different For Every Team?Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course How many times do you watch a game of football where the commentators or pundits say 'The first goal will be vital today.'Yeah of course you always want to score first, because you want to score!! But does it really make a difference who scores the first goal in an EFL Championship game?We threw that logical hand grenade to David Bromley who set about collecting the data and changed the raw information into a format that gave us a clear...2025-03-2842 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp6: Why It's So Important To Try And Create A Process.....Not Perfection!Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the importance of transforming raw data into actionable insights in football analytics. They emphasise the need for storytelling through data, the significance of context in interpreting numbers, and the value of visualising data to enhance understanding. The conversation also highlights the necessity of simplifying complex information to make it accessible and actionable for coaches and recruitment personnel. Ultimately, the episode aims to equip listeners with the...2025-03-2227 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp5: Important Storytelling Stats - Turning Numbers into NarrativesJoin the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the importance of transforming raw data into actionable insights in football analytics. They emphasize the need for storytelling through data, the significance of context in interpreting numbers, and the value of visualizing data to enhance understanding. The conversation also highlights the necessity of simplifying complex information to make it accessible and actionable for coaches and recruitment personnel. Ultimately, the episode aims to equip listeners with the...2025-03-1528 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp4: Key Passing Metrics - Passes Into the Final Third + Passes Into the Penalty AreaJoin the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies of football analytics, focusing on the importance of understanding basic metrics and the role of passing metrics in evaluating player performance. They discuss the significance of quick passing and the contextual factors that influence the effectiveness of passes to the final third. The conversation emphasizes the need for analysts to have a comprehensive understanding of the game to interpret data meaningfully. In this...2025-03-0738 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp3: Progressive Passes and Progressive Runs - What Are They? How Are They Calculated?Join the Waiting List - Free Beginners Course SummaryIn this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the significance of progressive passes and runs in football analytics. They explore how these metrics contribute to a team's ability to create scoring opportunities and destabilise defenses. The conversation emphasises the balance between technical skill and the willingness to take risks on the pitch, highlighting the evolving nature of football metrics and their implications for coaching and player evaluation.Useful Links...2025-02-2831 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp2: Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xA) - What Do They Mean? How Are They Calculated?Join The Waiting List For Our Free CourseSummaryIn this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield delve into the intricacies of football analytics, focusing on the concepts of Expected Goals (XG) and Expected Assists (XA). They discuss how XG provides a metric for evaluating the quality of goal-scoring opportunities, taking into account various factors such as player position and shot quality. The conversation transitions to XA, which assesses the likelihood of a pass leading to a goal, highlighting its potential for recruitment and player evaluation. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of these metrics in...2025-02-2150 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp1: The Secret to Finding Hidden Gem Players with Data Analytics.Football Analytics Foundations FREE Course - Join the waiting List SummaryIn the inaugural episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the transformative role of data in football, particularly in recruitment. They explore how data analytics can uncover hidden gems in the sport, emphasising the importance of a systematic approach to player analysis. The conversation highlights successful case studies of clubs like Brentford and Brighton, which have effectively utilised data to enhance their recruitment strategies. The episode also addresses the challenges of bridging the...2025-02-1438 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp100: Want To Learn How To Become A Football Analyst? This Is The Place To Be.Free Course Waiting List - Sign up and we'll keep you updated on what's happening at the 'Football Insights Academy', and give you the opportunity to ask us questions. SummaryIn this 100th and final episode of the Attacking the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley reflect on their journey, discussing the evolution of their podcast and the growing importance of data analytics in football. They explore the role of data analysts, the need for data-driven decisions in recruitment, and how analytics can enhance traditional scouting methods. The conversation emphasizes the...2025-02-0644 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp99: January Transfer Window - Could These Players Make The Difference?Charts and Graphs for Episode 99SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Champute podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current state of various football clubs as they approach the January transfer window. They analyze the needs of teams like QPR, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, and Sunderland, focusing on potential player signings and the impact of injuries on team performance. The conversation highlights the importance of strategic player acquisitions to enhance attacking capabilities and overall team performance. In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies...2025-01-1842 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp98: EFL Championship - Matchday 27 (Futile) Predictions EpisodeSummaryIn this episode, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the upcoming FA Cup matches and review their predictions for the Championship. They analyze key matchups, including Burnley vs. Sunderland, Millwall vs. Hull, Plymouth vs. QPR, Cardiff vs. Swansea, and Luton vs. Preston, providing insights into team dynamics, player performances, and tactical approaches. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of the Championship and the significance of momentum in determining match outcomes. In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the upcoming Championship matches, providing insights and predictions for each game. They discuss the mounting pressure...2025-01-1341 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp97: January Transfer Window - Could These Players Make The Difference?Charts and Graphs for Episode 97SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the upcoming January transfer window, focusing on potential targets for various teams in the Championship. They analyze the needs of Luton Town, Middlesbrough, Oxford United, and Millwall, exploring player performance metrics and recruitment strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of chance creation, attacking support players, and the impact of recent managerial changes on team performance. In this conversation, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley analyze various football teams and their player needs, focusing...2025-01-1041 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp96: EFL Championship - Matchday 26 (Futile) Predictions EpisodeSummaryThe conversation delves into the recent managerial changes in the Championship, discussing the implications for teams like Stoke, Plymouth, and Hull. Predictions for key matchups are made, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each team. The hosts analyze the tactical approaches of teams like Swansea and West Brom, and the potential for Leeds to capitalize on Hull's transitional phase. The discussion wraps up with a focus on Watford's home strength against Sheffield United. In this episode, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield analyze several Championship matches, discussing team form, player performances, and making predictions for upcoming games...2025-01-0350 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp95: January Transfer Window - Could These Players Be The Missing Piece?Charts and Graphs for Episode 95SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss various themes surrounding the Championship, including festive reflections, analysis of recent games, and insights into the January transfer window. They explore the importance of player creativity, the impact of analytics on shooting trends, and the significance of acting early in the transfer market. The conversation also delves into specific clubs like Blackburn Rovers, Bristol City, and Burnley, highlighting potential player targets and tactical considerations. In this episode, the hosts delve into the...2025-01-0352 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp94: EFL Championship - Matchday 24 (Futile) Predictions EpisodeSummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the upcoming Match Day 24 fixtures in the Championship, providing insights and predictions for each game. They delve into team form, player performances, and the impact of the Christmas schedule on match outcomes. The conversation covers a range of matches, including Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United vs West Brom, and Middlesbrough vs Burnley, among others, highlighting the unpredictability and excitement of the Championship.Useful LinksX (Twitter) - @champattackYoutube Channel2024-12-2733 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp93: EFL Championship - What Are The Attacking Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Team? - Part 3Charts and Graphs for Episode 93SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss festive food traditions, the challenges players face during the Christmas fixtures, and analyze the attacking styles of QPR, Sheffield United, and Sheffield Wednesday. They explore the teams' performances, player contributions, and potential areas for improvement as the season progresses. In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the current state of various Championship teams, analyzing their performances, player contributions, and potential areas for improvement. They discuss Stoke City's need for...2024-12-261h 00Football Insights Academy PodcastEp92: EFL Championship - Matchday 22 - (Futile) Predictions EpisodeSummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the latest match predictions for Match Day 22. They analyze the form and performance of various teams, including Luton, Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke, Portsmouth, Coventry, Hull City, Swansea, Leeds, Oxford, Cardiff, and Sheffield United. The conversation highlights key matchups, team strengths, weaknesses, and the importance of home games as the season progresses. In this conversation, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss various match predictions for upcoming Championship games. They analyze team performances, tactical approaches, and player strengths, providing insights...2024-12-2039 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp91: EFL Championship - What Are The Attacking Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Team? - Part 2Graphs and Charts for Episode 91SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the current state of various teams in the Championship. They analyze Luton Town's struggles, Middlesbrough's promising performance, Millwall's direct play, and Norwich's inconsistent season. The discussion highlights tactical approaches, player performances, and the potential impact of the upcoming transfer window. In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield analyze the performance of various football teams in the championship, focusing on their strengths, weaknesses, and potential for improvement. They discuss individual player...2024-12-2051 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp90: EFL Championship - (Futile) Predictions Episode - Matchday 21SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley dive into matchday 21 predictions, analyzing key matchups including Derby vs Portsmouth, Coventry vs Hull City, and more. They discuss team forms, player performances, and potential outcomes, providing insights into the Championship landscape as they predict scores and outcomes for each game.Useful LinksX (Twitter) - @champattackYoutube Channel2024-12-1335 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp89: EFL Championship - What Are The Attacking Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Team? - Part 1Charts and Graphs for Episode 89SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the latest developments in the Championship, including midweek game results, managerial changes, and team performances. They analyze the metrics of various teams, focusing on Blackburn Rovers, Bristol City, and Burnley, exploring their strengths and weaknesses as they approach the January transfer window. In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield analyze the performance of various football teams in the championship, focusing on their attacking strategies, player contributions, and areas for improvement. They...2024-12-1354 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp88: EFL Championship - Matchday 19 (Futile) PredictionsSummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss their predictions for upcoming Championship matches, analyzing team forms, strengths, and weaknesses. They delve into the performances of teams like Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland, Leeds, and Luton Town, providing insights into their current standings and potential outcomes for the matches ahead. In this episode, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield analyze upcoming matches in the Championship, discussing team form, key players, and potential outcomes. They provide insights into each matchup, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the teams involved, and make predictions for the results of the...2024-12-0636 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp87: Does Our 'Attacking Funnel' Data Shows Which Teams Are Most Likely To Escape the Drop?Graphs and Charts for Episode 87SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the latest developments in the Championship, including managerial changes, team performances, and the concept of the attacking funnel. They analyze the struggles of teams at the bottom of the league, focusing on Portsmouth, QPR, Hull City, and Plymouth, while also considering the impact of new managerial appointments like Frank Lampard's at Coventry. The conversation highlights the importance of attacking metrics and the challenges teams face in converting opportunities into goals...2024-12-0655 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp86: EFL Championship (Futile) Predictions Episode - Matchday 18.SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss their predictions for upcoming matches in the Championship. They recap their previous predictions, analyse key matchups including Sheffield United vs Sunderland, Watford vs QPR, Middlesbrough vs Hull, and Oxford vs Millwall, providing insights into team performances and potential outcomes. In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss their predictions for various Championship matches, analysing team form, player performances, and potential outcomes. They delve into key matchups such as Blackburn vs Leeds, Norwich vs Luton...2024-11-2951 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp85: Our 'Attacking Funnel' Data Shows Which Top 6 Team Could Drop Out Of The Promotion Race?Graphs and Charts for Episode 85SummaryIn this conversation, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the integration of AI in analyzing football performance, focusing on the concept of the attacking funnel. They explore how teams can improve their performance metrics by understanding the importance of entering the final third, taking shots, and converting those into goals. The discussion also includes a comparative analysis of top-performing teams versus those struggling, highlighting the implications for recruitment and strategy in football. In this segment of the conversation, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the performance metrics of va...2024-11-2955 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp84 - Matchday 16 - (Futile) Predictions EpisodeSummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the upcoming matches in the Championship, providing insights and predictions based on team performances, home advantages, and player strengths. They discuss the challenges of predicting outcomes in a competitive league, highlighting key matchups such as Plymouth vs Watford, Coventry vs Sheffield United, and more. The conversation emphasises the unpredictability of the Championship and the importance of home form as teams approach the critical Christmas period. In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the upcoming...2024-11-2239 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp83 - Oxford to West Brom Season Review - What Does The Data Tell Us?Charts and Graphs for Episode 83SummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the current state of teams in the Championship, focusing on player performances, team strategies, and expectations versus reality. They analyze Tom Fellows' playing style and potential, discuss Oxford United's surprising start to the season, and evaluate Plymouth Argyle's home and away performances. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork, tactical awareness, and the challenges faced by newly promoted teams. In this segment, the conversation delves into the performance of various football teams in the Championship, focusing on...2024-11-221h 24Football Insights Academy PodcastEp82: Blackburn to Norwich Season Review - What Does The Data Tell Us?Charts and Graphs for Episode 82SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current state of the Championship as they analyze various teams' performances, expectations, and playing styles. They delve into the intricacies of the game changer score, which evaluates teams and players based on their attacking output, and provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of teams like Blackburn Rovers, Bristol City, Burnley, Cardiff City, and Coventry City. The conversation also touches on the impact of managerial changes and the overall...2024-11-161h 03Football Insights Academy PodcastEp81: EFL Championship - Matchday 15 (Futile) Predictions EpisodeSummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the latest match predictions and analyses for various Championship games. They delve into the form of teams like Watford, Cardiff, Stoke, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth, and Leeds, providing insights into their recent performances and potential outcomes for upcoming matches. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of the Championship and the challenges teams face in maintaining consistent form. In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield discuss upcoming football matches in the Championship, providing insights into team performances, player dynamics, and...2024-11-0843 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp80: EFL Championship - Top 12 Attacking Support PlayersCharts and Graphs for Episode 80SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the categorization and evaluation of attacking players in football. They discuss the importance of data analysis in understanding player roles, particularly focusing on attacking support players. The conversation highlights the nuances of different player types and their contributions to the team's attacking efforts, emphasizing the need for a more detailed evaluation beyond traditional metrics. The episode also introduces a ranking of the top attacking support players in the Championship...2024-11-0841 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp79: The Top 12 EFL Championship Chance Creators - What Are Their Roles?Charts and Graphs for Episode 79SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the evolving landscape of football analytics, focusing on the role of chance creators. They discuss a new approach to categorizing players based on their contributions rather than fixed positions, integrating data analysis and artificial intelligence to enhance understanding of player roles. The conversation highlights various metrics for evaluating chance creators, introduces subcategories of these players, and analyzes specific individuals who exemplify these roles in the current championship season. In this conversation...2024-11-0244 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp78: EFL Championship: Matchday 12 (Futile) PredictionsSummaryIn this episode of the Attacking The Championship Podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into their predictions for Matchday 12 of the EFL Championship. They discuss various matchups, analyzing team forms, key players, and potential outcomes. The conversation covers a range of games, including Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol City vs Leeds, and Norwich vs Middlesbrough, providing insights into each team's strengths and weaknesses. The hosts emphasize the unpredictability of the Championship, making for an engaging and informative discussion.Head over to Youtube and leave your predictions in the...2024-10-2533 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp77: The Top 12 EFL Championship Strikers - What 'Role' Do They Play?Graphs and Charts for Episode 77SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the latest results in the Championship, highlighting unexpected outcomes and the pressure on managers. They delve into the importance of player roles over traditional positions, particularly focusing on strikers and their contributions to the game. The conversation emphasizes the use of data and metrics to evaluate player performance, leading to a nuanced understanding of different striker types and their effectiveness in the league. In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom...2024-10-2557 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp76: Matchday 10 - Futile Predictions EpisodeIn this episode Tom and David try to predict the EFL Championship Matchday 10 contests..... It's not easy, that's for sure!! But it's fun and we enjoy hearing your predictions and what you think of ours. :)Head over to our youtube channel and leave your score predictions on the video linked to your team. Good luck this week! Useful LinksX (Twitter) - @champattackYoutube Channel2024-10-1846 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp75: Sunderland, Luton Town, Oxford United and Portsmouth - Playing Style Deep Dive.Charts and Graphs for Episode 75SummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current state of football, focusing on Sunderland's surprising performance in the Championship and Luton Town's struggles after their promotion. They analyse Sunderland's playing style, key players, and the impact of recent events in football, including the appointment of a new England manager and personal tragedies affecting the football community. The conversation provides insights into team dynamics, player contributions, and the broader implications of performance metrics in football. In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield delve into the performances...2024-10-1856 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp74: Middlesbrough F.C. - Deep Dive Analysis - Where Do They Need To Improve?Charts and Graphs for Episode 74SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, host Tom Butterfield and guest David Bromley discuss recent developments in the EFL Championship, including the potential appointment of Jürgen Klopp at Red Bull, the controversial Sunderland equaliser, and the need for better head injury assessments in football. They also analyze Middlesbrough's performance this season compared to last, highlighting the challenges and expectations surrounding the team. In this conversation, David Bromley and Tom Butterfield delve into the performance metrics of Middlesbrough FC, comparing their current season t...2024-10-111h 09Football Insights Academy PodcastEp72 - What Could Catapult Coventry City F.C. Into The Promotion Picture?Charts and Graphs for Episode 72SummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the latest developments in the Championship, focusing on match day 8 results, the coaching situation at Cardiff City, and a deep dive into Coventry City's performance metrics and tactical style. They analyze the unpredictability of the league, the importance of finishing chances. Useful LinksX (Twitter) - @champattackYoutube Channel2024-10-0447 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp71 - Matchday 8 - (Futile) Predictions EpisodeIn this episode we take a look ahead to the midweek fixtures for Matchday 8. Go check out the individual videos on our youtube channel and let us know your thoughts on your team's game. No David today, but don't panic!!!! He'll be back for the next episode. :)Useful LinksX (Twitter) - @champattackYoutube Channel2024-10-0122 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp68: Match Day 6 - (Futile) Predictions Episode!In this episode we take a look at all of the upcoming fixtures for Match Day 6 in the EFL Championship. This has to be one of the hardest leagues in the world to predict so the word futile isn's out of place. We got a few correct results and scores last week, but both of us scored relatively poorly.......but David got 2 points, and Tom got 7 points. The scoring format is;Correct Score = 3 pointsCorrect Result = 1 pointIncorrect Result = 0 PointsJoin in and predict the sores and...2024-09-2056 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp67: Manager of the Month Curse! and What's Going On At Stoke City?SummaryGraphs and Charts for Episode 67 (Ignore the numbering on the document lol)In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the impact that Regis Le Bris has had on Sunderland so far this season and whether Sunderland are a good bet to continue their good run of form regardless of the recent surprise loss away to Plymouth Argyle F.C. They also take a deep dive into the recent surprise sacking of Steven Schumacher at Stoke City F.C. Most fans and Championship followers seemed to be surprised by the timing...2024-09-2032 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp66: Match Day 5 Predictions - Which Teams Will Be Back With a Bang?In this episode, David and Tom delve into their predictions for upcoming Championship games, reflecting on their previous experiences and the unpredictability of the league. They discuss various matchups, analysing team performances, strengths, and weaknesses, while also sharing their thoughts on the evolution of their podcasting format. The conversation highlights the excitement and challenges of predicting outcomes in a competitive football environment.Useful LinksX (Twitter) - @champattackYoutube Channel2024-09-1327 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp65: Two 'Under The Radar' EFL Championship Attacking Monsters + Who Wins August Manager of the Month?Charts and Tables For Episode 65SummaryIn this episode of the Attack in the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current state of the Championship, including the impact of the international break, the candidates for the Manager of the Month award, and a detailed analysis of key players from last season. They delve into the metrics that define successful attacking players and highlight the importance of ball progression in football. The conversation emphasizes the need for teams to identify and recruit players who can effectively contribute to their attacking...2024-09-1349 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp64: Will These 5 New Signings Boom or Bust?Episode 64 Player Profile Charts and InfoSummaryIn this episode, Tom and David discuss five high-profile transfers in the Championship. They start by talking about Manor Solomon, who joined Leeds United on loan from Spurs. They analyse his playing style and potential impact on the team. Next, they discuss Maxime Estève, a central defender who joined Burnley from Montpellier. They evaluate his performance and potential in the Championship. They then move on to Ante Crnac, who joined Norwich from Kracow. They discuss his versatility and potential as a c...2024-09-0651 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp63: Could These 5 Players Replace Morgan Whittaker or Tom Fellows?Episode 63 Player Charts and TablesSummaryIn this episode, Tom and David discuss the potential transfers of wingers in the Championship. They analyze the performance of players like Johnathan Rowe, Morgan Whittaker, Tom Fellows and Dan James. They use radar charts and player evaluation models to assess their contributions and potential value. The conversation highlights the importance of finding appropriate players to replace key wingers and the financial accessibility of these players. In this conversation David and Tom discuss six promising wingers from around Europe - Franck Surdez, Marvin Obuz, Theo Corbeanu, Nicolas...2024-08-2859 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp62: Which Teams Could Be Battling Relegation This Season?Episode 62 Charts and TablesSummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the teams in the Championship that are likely to be in the relegation battle. They start with QPR, who have made several new signings and had a decent start to the season. They then move on to Millwall, who have been quiet in the transfer market but have had a mixed start to the season. Finally, they discuss Preston, who have had a turbulent start to the season with two managers leaving after just one game. In this part of the...2024-08-231h 18Football Insights Academy PodcastEp61: Could These teams Make A Surprise Promotion Push? & Is 'Old School' Player Scouting Dead?Episode 61 - Charts And TablesSummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the steady squad in the Championship, focusing on Hull City, Blackburn Rovers, Swansea City, Bristol City, Cardiff City, and Stoke City. They analyse the transfer business, potential impact of new signings, and the overall outlook for each team. They highlight players like Sinclair Armstrong and Fali Mayulu as exciting additions to Bristol City. The hosts also discuss the unpredictability of teams like Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City. In this conversation, David and Tom discuss the transfer activities and prospects of...2024-08-1654 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp60: Which Teams Will Battle For the EFL Championship Playoffs?Episode 60 Charts and TablesSands United (London) v Savannah United - Please show your supportSummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the teams in the Championship that are considered playoff predators. They analyse the average player values and recent transfers of Sheffield United, Luton, Sunderland, Norwich, Coventry, Middlesbrough, West Brom, and Watford. They also discuss the potential impact of key arrivals and departures on each team's performance. The bookies' odds for promotion are also mentioned. In this conversation, David and Tom discuss the potential of...2024-08-0955 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp59: Our Two Championship Elite Teams and How To Become a FIFA Licensed AgentEpisode 59 - Tables and ChartsStart your FIFA Licensed Agent Journey HereSands United v Savannah United - Please Show your support.In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current state of the Championship elite teams, focusing on Leeds United and Burnley. They analyze the squads, potential transfers, and the challenges faced by both teams. They also discuss the impact of manager changes and the playing style of each team. The conversation covers topics such as the managerial choices of Leeds United and Burnley, the uncertainty surrounding the promotion of...2024-08-0252 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp58: Who Are The Financial David and Goliaths of the 2024/25 EFL Championship?Episode 58 Tables and ChartsIn this episode we take a look at the relative squad strength of each team taking part in the 2024/25 edition of the EFL Championship. We know from past seasons that overall squad value is generally an excellent predictor of success in the EFL Championship....... but we also know that the EFL Championship can be as mad a s a box of frogs at times, therefore, with five weeks of the summer transfer window still to play out, we won't be making any hard judgements on any team just yet. ...2024-07-2653 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp57: Euro 2024 Post-Mortem: England's Attacking Struggles and the Hunt for Southgate's SuccessorEpisode 57 TablesIn this conversation, Tom and David discuss the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain. They analyze the game, the tactics, and the performance of both teams. They also discuss Gareth Southgate's coaching abilities and the lack of attacking creativity from the England team. David presents statistics that show England's low goal-scoring and chance-creation numbers compared to other teams in the tournament. The conversation focuses on the performance of Harry Kane in the Euro 2024 tournament and the potential reasons for his underwhelming performance. The hosts discuss the lack of support and pace...2024-07-1948 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp56: Euro 2024 Final Preview: England v Spain - Who Will Win?Charts and Graphs for Episode 56Send a screenshot of you following the podcast and having listened to this episode to 'attackingchamp@gmail.com' in order to be entered into our Euro 2024 Match Ball Giveaway. Entries close at 19:00 BST on 14th July. SummaryIn this episode of the Attacking the Championship podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss England's performance in the semi-final against the Netherlands. They analyse the team's improved playing style, including more positive and confident play, smart passes, and progressive runs. They also discuss the controversial penalty decision. In...2024-07-1355 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp55: Euro 2024 Semi Final Preview - Netherlands v England.... England Playing Style Is Unique?Click Here For Charts and Graphs (Episode 55)In this episode, Tom and David discuss the quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland in the Euros. They analyse England's playing style, which is possession-based, attacking, and direct, but lacking in high press and counter-attacking. They also compare England's style to the Netherlands, who have a more conventional style with a focus on attacking and pressing. The AI engine highlights the lack of substitutions made by England compared to the Netherlands, suggesting a missed opportunity to maintain high energy. They discuss the potential formations and strategies the Netherlands might employ...2024-07-0939 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp54: Euro 2024 Semi Final Preview - France v Spain.... Puncher V Counter Puncher?Charts and Graphs For Episode 54In this episode, Tom and David discuss the upcoming semifinal match between Spain and France in the European Championship. They analyze the playing styles and strengths of both teams using radar charts and data-driven models. Spain is shown to be strong in possession, attacking, and pressing, while France excels in counterattacking. However, France has struggled to convert their chances and score goals. The hosts also highlight the importance of key players like N'Golo Kante for France and discuss the potential impact they can have on the game. The conversation focuses...2024-07-0936 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp53: Jed Wallace Talks Pre-Season and Switzerland v EnglandTo enter our Euro 2024 match ball giveaway send a screen shot of you having followed the podcast and listened to a recent episode to 'attackingchamp@gmail.com'. The giveaway will run until an hour before the Euro 2024 Final Kick Off. The conversation covers topics such as pre-season training, team dynamics, the England vs. Switzerland match, the performance of young players like Jude Bellingham, and the challenges faced by established teams against lesser nations. The hosts discuss the importance of team chemistry, the impact of set plays, and the role of the manager in making tactical decisions. They...2024-07-061h 24Football Insights Academy PodcastEp50: Euro 2024 Quarter Final Previews - Germany v Spain and Portugal v France.Euro 2024 Quarter Final PreviewsIn this episode, Tom and David celebrate the 50th episode of the podcast. They reflect on their journey so far and express gratitude to their listeners. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various teams and players who play in Friday's European Championship Quarter Finals, focusing on the games between Spain and Germany, and Portugal and France. The hosts analyze the playing styles and metrics of each team, including possession, passing, and pressing. They speculate on which team will be more comfortable out of possession and make predictions for...2024-07-0540 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp49: England V Slovakia Preview - Are Slovakia A Better Attacking Team Than England?! (Euro Champs 2024)Here are the files included in this episode:England Key PassesNetherlands Key PassesSlovakia PassesTom's England Team V SlovakiaDavid's England Team v SlovakiaEngland have squeaked through to the last 16 at the 2024 European Football Championships, and they're scheduled to play Slovakia on Sunday 30th June at 17:00. However, we expected to be playing the Netherlands as Portugal were massive favourites to avoid defeat V Georgia....... but that's what makes sport so fantastic, it's not played on paper! An outstanding performance by Georgia resulted...2024-06-2954 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp47: European Championships - Groups C & D - Team Playing Styles and Match PreviewsToday we take a look at teams from the 2024 European Championships Groups C and D. The earlier kick offs involve the group D teams so we'll start there. France v Poland - France have been less impressive than we were expecting, however, this has to be put into context as we've seen an Austria team who have played some very good high tempo football, and the Dutch were unlucky not to snatch a win. Will Mbappe return for this one?That will surely give them even more attacking threat. It's worrying for other teams that...2024-06-2543 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp44: Transfers and England v Serbia Breakdown with Jed WallaceSummaryIn this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the current sports events, including the Euros, T20 World Cup, and the Olympics. They then focus on transfer rumors and confirmed transfers in the Championship, specifically Sheffield Wednesday's signings of Max Lowe and Ben Hamer, and Middlesbrough's acquisition of Delano Bergzorg. The hosts analyze the potential impact of these signings on the respective teams and discuss the importance of early transfer business.Keywordssports events, Euros, T20 World Cup, Olympics, transfer rumors, Sheffield Wednesday, Max Lowe, Ben Hamer, Middlesbrough, Delano Bergzorg, impact of...2024-06-1950 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp43: Transfer Rumours and Who Are The Undisputed EFL Championship Dead Ball Kings?In this episode we celebrate a massive jump in the total attendance for the EFL Championship in the 2023/24 season. Over 12 million people attended Championship games, a huge 22% increase on the previous season.........coincidence we started our podcast this season?? I'm sure we can't take all the credit.......or most of the credit.......or even a little of the credit really!Great to see that the EFL Championship is more popular than ever, and football fans see the drama, excitement and unpredictability that is has to offer. We hope that continues into the 2024/25 season. We also...2024-06-1456 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp40: EFL Championship Play Of Final Preview - Leeds United v Southampton FCIn this weeks episode we look back at two excellent play off semi final 2nd leg games. The performances by the winners left us in no doubt that these are the two teams deserving their place to fight it out on May 26th for the right to return to the English Premier League. We think it will be a very close match, and picking a winner is a toss of a coin really. Both teams are capable of creating lots of chances and scoring lots of goals on their day...... so we could be in for a...2024-05-2251 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp39: EFL Championship Play Off Semi Final Leg 2 Preview: Who Will Hold Their Nerve?Images For This EpisodeIn this episode we look back at the intriguing 1st legs of the EFL Championship Play Off Semi Finals. There might not have been a raft of goals...... or any goals at all!! But that doesn't take away from the tension that all four sets of fans felt on the day, and that will only be ramped up further as we move towards the 2nd leg...... where the two finalists will be decided. David has looked at the way that all four teams progressed the ball up the pitch over the...2024-05-161h 00Football Insights Academy PodcastEp35: Who Makes Our EFL Championship Team of The 2023/24 Season?In this episode we take a look at how successful our predictions were last week...Now predicting the EFL Championship is near impossible at the best of times.... but last week seemed to throw up even more chaos than usual. Who was the winner of our Man v Machine challenge? This got avid thinking.... we say that we love the unpredictability of the EFL Championship.... but is this usually the way? David came up with a random results generator (as he does - how he does these things is beyond me!). This gave us a...2024-04-1951 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastChampionship Prediction Challenge - Man V MachineThis week we decided to have a bit of fun. We pitted Man (Tom) versus Machine (David) in an EFL Championship Results Prediction Challenge!!Tom decides to rely on his 'intuition' and 'gut feel' while David puts together a simple algorithm to try and find the best way to objectively predict the winners and losers of the upcoming weekend results. We recorded this on a Tuesday afternoon prior the midweek fixtures so the picture may have become even more exciting by the time this episode is released. We find out that Tom is...2024-04-1152 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp33: Ian Foster SACKED: Bad Coaching Decisions Or Losing Key Players To Blame??In this episode we take a look at a few different areas. Click Here For The Data Analytics Tables and Charts For This EpisodeThe first being the exciting progress of both the promotion and relegation battles. It seems to be a revolving door at the top of the league with the team at the top changing almost every game. Ipswich Town are up there right now but Leicester still hold that game in hand. Win that and they retake top spot and push Leeds United don into the dreaded play off spots. ...2024-04-051h 01Football Insights Academy PodcastEp32: Momentum.......Is It Just A Load Of B*ll*cks?Click Here For The Tables and Charts For This Episode'You want to be the team going into the playoffs with 'Momentum'...'How many times have you heard an 'expert' say that statement when talking about the playoffs? We've heard it a lot and we were interested in seeing whether this was in fact true.... or in fact a load of bollocks. So as usual we released David to get to work crafting a bespoke way to use the data available in order to answer the question. The result was...2024-03-291h 10Football Insights Academy PodcastEp31: Can This One Thing Predict The EFL Championship Playoff Winners? Shows a 70% Correlation.Attacking Efficiency Scatter Plot ChartsPlayoff Success chartsIn this episode we look at two different areas. First David takes us through the different attacking strengths of the teams in the EFL Championship. We look at the expected goals scored and expected goals conceded for each team and see the data on one of David's famous scatter plot graphs. This helps us see how strong their attack is compared to thier defensive performance. Are they a team with a strong attack and strong defense? Or are they weak in both attack...2024-03-221h 00Football Insights Academy PodcastEp30: What's The Best Playing Style After Conceding The First Goal? Who Should We Sign?Today we dive deeper into what happens when teams score the first goal. Today we carry on from last weeks episode where we looked at 'How Important Is The First Goal?'The question I asked David this week was in two parts. 1) Is there a style of play that makes you more likely to come back from conceding the first goal?2) Could we use data to identify players who would fit this style? As always David has gone beyond the call of duty and delivered a very precise...2024-03-151h 27Football Insights Academy PodcastEp29: How Important Is Scoring The First Goal?How many times do you watch a game of football where the commentators or pundits say 'The first goal will be vital today.'Yeah of course you always want to score first, because you want to score!! But does it really make a difference who scores the first goal in an EFL Championship game?We threw that logical hand grenade to David Bromley who set about collecting the data and changed the raw information into a format that gave us a clear insight into; 1) Is scoring the first goal important?2024-03-0853 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastEp27: We Predict The Top Scorer and Who Is The Most Over Rated Player?In todays episode we start by talking through the main news stories of the week. Michael Beale got the boot from Sunderland after only a dozen games. All of a sudden they find themselves in a very different position than last season where they looked like one of the most exciting teams not only in the division, but the whole of English football. What would they ive to have Tony Mowbray back in charge? Speaking of which, we wish Tony Mowbray a speedy recovery from his current health issues and look forward to seeing him back in th...2024-02-2358 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastWhich Team Could Get Promoted And Stay In The Premier League?🏆⚽ Welcome to our latest video: "Which Team Could Get Promoted And Stay In The Premier League?" ⚽🏆Images For This EpisodeSquad Values and Owner WealthBrighton Progress ChartBrighton Spending GraphUseful LinksX (Twitter) - @champattackYoutube ChannelIn this in-depth analysis, we dive into the fascinating world of football, specifically focusing on the journey of teams from the EFL Championship to the esteemed Premier League. What does it really take for a team to not only reach the top tier o...2024-01-261h 06Football Insights Academy PodcastWill Coventry City Go Up? Will Blackburn Go Down? We Find Out.📈⚽ Welcome to our in-depth analysis of the EFL Championship's dynamic shifts from game weeks 12-27. In this episode, we're focusing on four teams that have seen significant changes in their league standings: Coventry, Birmingham, Preston, and Blackburn.🔍 Our journey through the league takes a closer look at each team's evolution. Have they altered their style of play? What do their attacking metrics reveal about their ascent or descent in the league table? It's not just about points and positions; it's about understanding the strategy behind each move on the field.✨ Highlighting key players, w...2024-01-191h 04Football Insights Academy PodcastWho Could Realistically Replace Crysencio Summerville? Have We Found The Uzbek Messi?!In todays episode we take a look at some completed transfer deals and a few interesting transfer rumours that are flying around in the January transfer window. Here are the charts and diagrams from this episode. We look at three players today who have either moved on to a new team, or are strongly rumoured to do so in this January transfer window. So how will the teams losing these stand out players manage to fill the gap they leave behind? Those who have listened to the podcast will now that we look at things...2024-01-121h 14Football Insights Academy PodcastWhich Two Teams Show Sniper Like Attacking Quality? It's nobody in the top 3!Introduction:Welcome to today’s intriguing episode where we delve into the fascinating world of football analytics in the EFL Championship.Today, we're flipping the script and looking beyond the traditional league table to explore the world of team attacking game changer scores.The Concept of Game Changer Score:We introduce the concept of a 'Game Changer Score', explaining how it measures a team's attacking efficiency and effectiveness.Discussion on how this advanced metric provides a different perspective compared to conventional standings.The League Table vs. Game Changer Score:A comparative analysis of...2024-01-051h 25Football Insights Academy PodcastTransfer Rumour Roundup: Healey to Blackburn, Whiteman's Norwich City Link, and Cullen's QPR ProspectsIn this gripping episode of "Rumor Roundup," we delve into the swirling speculations of the transfer market, focusing on three key players: Rhys Healey, Ben Whiteman, and Liam Cullen. As the rumors heat up about Healey's potential move from Watford to Blackburn, Whiteman's possible switch from Preston to Norwich City, and Cullen's anticipated transfer from Swansea to QPR, we take a closer look at what these changes could mean for the players and their prospective new teams.Our in-depth analysis isn't just about the players' recent attacking output; it's about understanding how their style of play meshes...2023-12-2950 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastWho Could Birmingham City, Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion sign to replace their Key Players?Episode Description:In today’s episode, we look at the most productive attacking talents for three championship teams. Siriki Dembele of Birmingham City, Matt Godden of Coventry City, and Brandon Thomas Asante of West Bromwich Albion. With these players performing particularly well for their clubs we explore the potential scenario of 'What would each club do if they were to receive an offer they couldn't refuse, the player suffered an injury..... or decided to declare themselves available for the upcoming AFCON Championship? We feel it's important for all clubs to be ahead of th...2023-12-2259 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastIf Crysensio Summerville, Stephy Mavididi and Isaiah Jones Were Sold... Who Could Replace Them?Episode Description:Episode Notes - Player SuggestionsIn today’s episode, we look at the most productive attacking talents for three championship teams. Crysensio Summerville of Leeds United, Stephy Mavididi of Leicester City, and Isaiah Jones of Middlesbrough. With these players performing particularly well for their clubs we explore the potential scenario of 'What would each club do if they were to receive an offer they couldn't refuse or the player suffered an injury? We feel it's important for all clubs to be ahead of the game and having potential replacements al...2023-12-141h 13Football Insights Academy Podcast6 Superstar Signings Who Could Shake Up the EFL Championship in JanuaryWelcome to our latest episode, '6 Superstar Signings Who Could Shake Up the EFL Championship in January.' In this exciting instalment, we delve into the world of football transfers with a twist. It's not just about the big names or the star players; it's about finding the right fit. As teams gear up for the January transfer window, the key to success lies in choosing players who align perfectly with the club's playing style and required roles, rather than just opting for high-profile talent.Join us as we analyze six potential superstar signings, exploring how their...2023-12-081h 05Football Insights Academy PodcastEFL Championship: Where Does Your Team Need To Strengthen In The January Transfer Window?Join us in the latest episode of Attacking The Championship...Episode 14 - 'EFL Championship: Where Does Your Team Need To Strengthen In The January Transfer Window?' This episode brings a detailed look into the performance of each team in the EFL Championship so far this season. Focusing on the attacking front, we scrutinize every team’s offensive prowess, from goal-scoring capabilities to the creativity in playmaking.We delve into the heart of each team’s strategy, identifying where they shine and where they may be lacking. Does your team need a sharper striker, a dyna...2023-11-301h 00Football Insights Academy PodcastAchieving Success in Sports Recruitment: The Role of Financial Analysis and Cultural IntegrationThe third step of our recruitment process is 'target acquisition'. This is where the club decides what are the most important factors on which they place a premium. That could be player age, nationality, games played, form, international appearances etc. It will be different for every club.This potential target is then compared against the current values and wages of their current squad, and from here we get an idea of what value this player has, and what a fair wage would be. We've included an example screenshot of what this looks like. ...2023-11-2456 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastScouting Smarter, Not Harder: Data’s Role in Modern Player EvaluationIn today's episode we follow on from last weeks episode and talk about step two of our recruitment process.In this step we're taking our sample of 250 players gained from step 1, and ranking them in respect to the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that would be selected as most important by the coaching staff. Once we have our ranked list of 250 players it's handed over to the technical scouting team (or person) who can start to watch in game clips of the player using one of the many data providers available (one of which is WyScout...2023-11-171h 13Football Insights Academy PodcastLocal to Global: The Remote Revolution in Football Talent IdentificationIn todays episode we expand on step one of the recruitment process we will be using to identify potential targets for teams in the 2023/24 EFL Championship. Every team has access to the same data, but it seems that some teams are gaining an edge on the competition. Look at two clubs who have successfully attacked and defeated the championship in Brighton and Brentford. They're not traditional powerhouses with unlimited resources, yet they're now knocking on the door of, or already attained European qualification. These are two teams that had a plan, a long term plan...2023-11-091h 19Football Insights Academy PodcastEFL Championship Schedule Adjusted League Table. Blackjack Strategy in Football? Top 20 Attackers.In todays episode we take a look at whether any teams have had a tougher or easier opening schedule than the others, and how that might effect their position in our adjusted league table. We find out that perhaps points won away from home are not hugely more valuable than points won at home as we thought they might be. We take an fascinating digression into the tactics of Black Jack and how we might use these principles to increase our chances of winning a football match....... and a pile of cash in Vegas! We...2023-11-021h 12Football Insights Academy PodcastUnveiling the Style, Expectations, and Players of the Top 12 EFL TeamsIn this episode we take a look at the top 12 teams in the EFL championship through 12/13 games (at the time of recording Rotherham and Ipswich had only played 11) and seeing how each of the teams has progressed since we last checked in on them after 6 games. We'll be looking at;What was the expectation before the season started?What is their current league position?What is their playing style?What are they doing well, or where are their shortcomings?According to the data which direction are they trending as an attacking force?All the...2023-10-261h 31Football Insights Academy PodcastWho Are The Top 10 Attacking Support Players In The EFL Championship?Q: - so in this episode we’re going to review the Attacking Support Players. In previous episodes we established there are 677 Championship players, and 397 (59%) are primarily Attacking Players. ▪ We broke these down further into 3 Roles. Strikers. Chance Creators. Attacking Support Players. 136 are what we call Attacking Support Players and they're our focus for episode 8 of the Attacking The Championship Podcast.In this episode we'll answer the following questions;What do we mean by an Attacking Support Player? How do we assess their attacking contribution? We c...2023-10-191h 11Football Insights Academy PodcastWe Hate Assists?! And Who Are the Top 10 EFL Championship Chance Creators?In todays episode we look at the Top 10 'Chance Creators' through 10........ no 11 games of the EFL Championship season according to our objective metrics. You might be surprised to see certain names, and even more surprised by the absence of some players getting a lot of attention. 2023-10-121h 22Football Insights Academy PodcastTop 10 EFL Championship Strikers so far. You'll Never Guess Number 5!In todays episode we take a deeper look at the top performing strikers in the EFL championship through 9 games using our 'Game Changer' metrics. We break down the different ways we can measure the performance of a striker other than the goals they score. We take a look at how prolific they are, how opportunistic they are, and how that translates into how clinical they are compared to the expectations of their team, and to the league average. For example, we would all expect Jamie Vardy to score more goals than Jordan Hugill this year.2023-10-0752 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastGlory To Turmoil: The Turbulent Journey of West Brom and Stoke CityIn this episode of the Attacking the Championship podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley dive deep into the recent performances of two established Championship clubs, West Brom and Stoke City. Despite their Premier League history, both clubs have faced challenges in recent years. The hosts analyze the last five years of their performances, focusing on recruitment, manager changes, and spending patterns. We even make an unexpected discovery regarding the outlier playing style preferred by Carlos Corberan. Will this chameleon style of play buck the trend and prove successful? And will Stoke City's 18 new summer signings prove...2023-09-301h 09Football Insights Academy PodcastThe Reasons Preston Won't Stay Top......But Will Boro Go Down?Today we look at two teams at very different ends of the EFL Chamionship table. Preston and Middlesbrough. David dives deeper into their data to see whether this great run of form for Preston, or poor run of form for Boro is likely to continue. We also touch on the players they recruited over the summer transfer window. Looking at whether their 'Game Changer' score shows that they're delivering up to expectation, or falling short. Enjoy the episode and we'll see you in the next one!2023-09-2335 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastThe Player Recruitment Process: Prospects to Powerhouses In 3 Steps.In this episode we ask David to go into more detail regarding his player recruitment philosophy, and the main driver behind his work with professional clubs to help them make their recruitment process........ an actual process! He talks through the 3 steps, why they're important, and why it's vital that we remember that every club is different, therefore, the system must be flexible enough to allow for these differences in order to consistently generate a list of appropriate players for that club to pass onto their scouting department. We also discuss the value in being able...2023-09-2339 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastWelcome To Attacking The Championship! - The Warm UpHello and welcome to the Attacking The Championship Podcast! In this episode we talk about the following;The Championship is considered the best league outside of Europe's top five leagues due to high attendance and competitiveness.The league has 46 physically demanding games, making it unpredictable each weekend.Financial resources play a role in predicting team success, but not the only factor.There's a significant gap in financial muscle between clubs in the Championship.Promotion to the Premier League offers substantial financial rewards.The Championship playoffs add excitement and unpredictability.Attacking football is emphasized as a key to success...2023-09-2253 minFootball Insights Academy PodcastWelcome To Those Ready To Attack The Championship! Start Here.In this episode we give you a taster of what you can expect from the 'Attacking The Championship' podcast. This episode will give you a foundation of what we will be all about. Have a listen, and if you feel it's up your street then subscribe and tune in every week where we'll explore how teams are Attacking The Championship!!2023-09-2203 min