Episode 17

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Published on:

22nd Dec 2023

Who 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 the game and having potential replacements already identified, scouted, and fully researched for off field characteristics puts them in a very strong position and less likely to malke a reflex panic decision that could set the team and club back........We've all seen some strange deadline day signings haven't we?!

We identify potential replacements who mirror their playing styles, using comprehensive data from their performances in the EFL Championship this season.

  1. Finding the Perfect Fit for Dembele: We delve into the candidates who could step into Dembele's shoes at Birmingham City, focusing on players who match his playing style and attacking characteristics.
  2. Searching for Godden's Doppelganger: Discover our top picks to replace Matt Godden, emphasizing players with similar physical presence and goal threat.
  3. BTA's Potential Replacements: We assess players who could fill the void left by Brandon Thomas-Asante focusing on those who share his goal threat and pace.

Episode Highlights:

  • In-Depth Player Analysis: Insightful breakdown of each key player’s contributions and impact on their teams.
  • Talent Spotting: Identifying up-and-coming talents and hidden gems in leagues from around the world who could be the next big thing.
  • Strategic Insights: Understanding the importance of data in making informed decisions in football transfers.

Conclusion:

This episode isn’t just for fans from the clubs discussed in this episode; it’s for anyone interested in the intricacies of football scouting and the strategic thinking behind building a successful team. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities of football’s future talents.

Additional Resources:

  • Access to detailed player performance data from the EFL Championship.
  • Infographic comparing the playing styles of Dembele, Godden and BTA with their potential replacements.

Connect with Us:

Got a comment or a question? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at 'Attacking The Championship' and join the conversation on social media.

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Recruitment Decisions, Done Properly.
AI in Football: Recruitment Decisions, Done Properly is a practical podcast about how football clubs make better recruitment decisions in an AI world — without the hype.

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Thomas Butterfield

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I'm a very approachable obsessive learner who is always interested in the stories of others, and how that information and experience can be used to help others move the needle of their life in a positive direction.

As a result of the work I do adults and younger people understand the importance of being an active participant in their own health.

The result of this is we at Elevate Health Chiropractic and Wellbeing are putting better educated individuals into the community who are making better health decisions for themselves and those they care for the most.
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David Bromley

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For the last fifteen years I have applied my analytical, systems-evaluation and financial background to the football industry.

As a long-term student of the game I hold coaching badges from the English Football Association and am a certified member of the Professional Football Scouts Association.

I hold distinctions in the Prozone (STATS) Professional Performance Analysis/ Performance Data & Recruitment Certificates Levels 1,2 & 3 in addition to being an F.A. Registered Intermediary.

My experience in football has enabled me to view player recruitment from the 'sharp end' and allows me to tailor my service to meet clients' best interests.