Episode 61

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16th Aug 2024

Ep61: Could These teams Make A Surprise Promotion Push? & Is 'Old School' Player Scouting Dead?

Episode 61 - Charts And Tables

Summary

In 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 several Championship teams. They focus on Bristol City, Cardiff City, and Stoke City. They highlight the key signings and departures for each team and discuss their chances of promotion. They also touch on the importance of blending traditional scouting methods with modern data analytics when assessing a player's potential.

Takeaways

  • The steady squad in the Championship consists of Hull City, Blackburn Rovers, Swansea City, Bristol City, Cardiff City, and Stoke City.
  • Bristol City's signings of Sinclair Armstrong and Fali Mayulu are exciting additions to their squad.
  • The hosts discuss the unpredictability of teams like Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City.
  • The bookies have Hull City and Swansea City at 12 to 1, Blackburn Rovers at 16 to 1, and Bristol City at 20 to 1 for promotion. Bristol City has made some promising signings, including two goal scorers, and could be a strong contender for promotion.
  • Cardiff City has brought in some young talent and experienced players, but their chances of promotion are uncertain.
  • Stoke City is favored by bookies for promotion and has made strategic signings to strengthen their squad.
  • Balancing traditional scouting methods with modern data analytics is crucial for assessing a player's potential.
  • Traditional scouting methods provide valuable insights into a player's game intelligence and decision-making abilities.
  • Modern data analytics offer objective measurements and comparisons that traditional scouting cannot provide.
  • Blending traditional scouting with data analytics can lead to more efficient and accurate player evaluations.
  • The availability and cost-effectiveness of data analytics make it a valuable tool in the scouting process.
  • Bias can influence traditional scouting reports, while data analytics provide objective and unbiased evaluations.

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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.
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.