Episode 22

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26th Jan 2024

Which 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?" ⚽🏆

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In 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 of English football but to stay there and even thrive? Let's find out together!

🔍 What's Inside:

Squad Value Comparison: We start by comparing the squad values of each team in the EFL Championship. Who's got the most valuable players, and how does this factor into their chances of climbing up to the Premier League?

Financial Muscle: Money talks in football, but how loud? We explore the financial muscle behind each club, dissecting how economic power influences a team’s ascent and survival in top-flight football.


Success Story Analysis: Moving beyond the numbers, we take a closer look at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club who have defied the odds to consolidate themselves in the top half of the premier league out performing much more established teams.


Without a financial advantage, this club has not only secured promotion but has also managed to stay competitive in the Premier League. How?


Through a proactive and highly efficient recruitment process that maximizes every pound spent.


Year-Over-Year Improvement: Witness how strategic investments and smart team management can lead to consistent improvement, season after season.


🌟 Whether you're a football fanatic, an aspiring sports manager, or just someone curious about the behind-the-scenes action of football teams' journey to and sustenance in the Premier League, this video is for you!


📈 Learn and Be Inspired: Understand the dynamics of football economics, the power of strategic planning, and the magic of turning constraints into strengths. This video is more than just about football; it's about smart management, beating the odds, and the art of sustainable success.


📣 Join Our Community: Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts! Were you surprised by the findings? Do you know of other clubs that have achieved similar success? Share your views and join the conversation.



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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.

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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.