Episode 30

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15th Mar 2024

Ep30: 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 answer...... as precise as we can be of course. As David always says, this is a 'Blunt Instrument'. The first iteration of a process that would no doubt need to be refined many times over a period of time. The point being that at least we have a process to start with, it's not random, and it's not tainted by any bias we may have for certain players that we have already formed an opinion. That can be a dangerous place to start, and likely to make us sleep walk into making a poor decision.

The numbers will carry no bias, the player is either delivering on the metrics we are testing, or they're not. If not, then they don't even make the first cut.

We expected to find that a certain style of play would help teams recover from conceding the first goal, but the numbers told us different. It wasn't the teams who were patient, played short passes to try and break down a retreating and packed defensive shape that were successful in the EFL Championship. It was the teams that got the ball forward fast and often. Turned the opposition and got the ball into the box for a strong aerially dominant striker to create chaos and goal scoring chances.

David also brings us the results of his initial recruitment searches both from a worldwide pool of players, and also from a selection purely from the leagues in the English Football League (EFL).

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About the Podcast

Attacking The Championship

Looking at How Each EFL Championship Team Structure Their Attacking Style, How Well Do They Do It? Where Do The Struggle? Who Are The Most Appropriate Players To Take Them To The Next Level?

Are you a die-hard football fanatic looking to unravel the secrets behind the thrilling attacking styles in the EFL Championship? Do you dream of being a tactical mastermind, dissecting every play, and discovering the hidden gems that can transform a team's fortunes? Well, you've just found your ticket to the front row of the action!

Our host, Tom Butterfield, and resident guest and analyst David Bromley will take you on an exhilarating journey through the electrifying world of the EFL Championship's attacking strategies. In this podcast, we won't just scratch the surface – we'll dive deep into the game with our exclusive "Game Changers" process, unlocking the tactics, techniques, and trends that make or break a team's offensive prowess.

Are you ready to explore how the Championship's top clubs use their attacking arsenals to create magic on the pitch?

From high-octane pressing, intricate build-up play, direct approaches or counter attacking we'll break down the attacking styles that keep fans on the edge of their seats week after week. But that's not all. We're not content with just analyzing the action; we're here to discover solutions.

Looking to identify potential recruitment options to solve your team's attacking problems? We've got you covered!

Each episode will be your playbook, filled with expert insights, exclusive interviews with coaches, scouts, and players, and the latest data and information that separate the contenders from the pretenders. We'll decode the attacking mysteries of your team,

What style do they play?
What do they do well?
Where do they need to improve?
Who are your key attacking players?

Which players might be great candidates to come in and take your team to the next level?

Join us on “Attacking The Championship" as we uncover the keys to success in the EFL Championship's attack. This isn't just another football podcast; this is your secret weapon for understanding the beautiful game like never before.

So, whether you're a devoted football tactician, an aspiring analyst, a super scout, or simply a fan looking to deepen your understanding of the sport, hit that subscribe button now and get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the heart-pounding world of Championship football!

About your hosts

Thomas Butterfield

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.
They move better, they eat better, they think better.

They Feel Better.

We are always looking to work with and help individuals and organisations who value their own health, that of their family, or their staff high enough to take that next step with Elevate Health, Chiropractic and Wellbeing.

David Bromley

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.