Episode 43

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14th Jun 2024

Ep43: 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 take a look at two transfer rumours and one recently completed deal.

Allan Browne - Will he sign a new contract at Preston North End F.C.? Or will he relinquish club captain duties and move on to a new challenge? Wherever he ends up they'll have a player of great experience and excellent character.

Will Vaulks - Sheffield Wednesday F.C.'s player of the 2023/24 season has confirmed his move to EFL Championship new boys Oxford United F.C. He's the sort of player you want in the dressing room in our opinion and will perhaps match the high intensity, high work rate style that Oxford showed in their excellent EFL League One Play Off Final.

Ian Poveda - Recently on loan at Sheffield Wednesday F.C. from Leeds United F.C. He was subsequently released at the end of the season. The Owls seem keen to get him back perhaps, but there's noise that West Bromwich Albion F.C. are keen on the 24 year old who undoubtedly has the pedigree when you look at his youth CV........however, he has yet to really make an impact at any of his clubs on the senior stage. We don't know much about the London born Colombia international, but we're not sure whether The Baggies really have the need for another Right Side Attacking midfielder with club captain Jed Wallace and Tom Fellows already in the building.

Last week I asked David whether there were any teams that consistently out performed the rest of the league in their conversion of dead ball passes into goals....... and David didn't disappoint! There was one team in particular that consistently outperforms the rest of the league..... any idea who you think that might be? Well..... listen and you'll find out.

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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,

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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

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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.
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

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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.