I’ve written before about how learning to apply football data is like learning a foreign language. You learn the definitions of words, but the way you put those words together is kind of up to you. It can be artful. However, that thought might be a little daunting, so let me offer an alternative metaphor.…
Newcastle United found themselves two points outside of the relegation zone when football was paused for the March international break. A 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Brighton left Steve Bruce’s side winless in six. Since the turn of the year, Newcastle had won just two of their 14 Premier League matches. From the possible…
Kevin De Bruyne just opened Pandora’s box. Or did he? The revelation that the Manchester City maestro retained a number of analytics companies to assess his numbers while negotiating a new deal for himself at the Etihad was initially viewed as a shift in the world of football. For those who believe that football isn’t…
Manchester United just don’t know when they’re beaten. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side have picked up 28 points from losing positions this season, 25 of which have come away from Old Trafford. Their latest great escape was against Tottenham Hotspur. After falling behind to a Heung-Min Son goal in the first half, the Red Devils struck…
Twenty3 are delighted to announce a strategic partnership with leading sports data provider ORTEC Sports. The agreement will see Twenty3 fully integrate ORTEC’s data into the Twenty3 Toolbox for media and analysis teams, across the football industry, to take advantage of. The Dutch organisation boast extensive live data for a broad range of competitions across…
Few in football have a CV quite like Pablo Longoria. The 34-year-old was recently appointed president of Olympique Marseille – less than 12 months after joining the Ligue 1 giants as sporting director. The Oviedo-born scouting guru is hoping to draw from previous experiences and achievements across Europe as a blueprint for further success at the…
He may have only appeared in 797 Premier League minutes this term, but Kelechi Ịheanachọ is having his most productive season in a Leicester City jersey. The 24-year-old is averaging a goal every 132 minutes for Brendan Rodgers’ side having found the back of the net on six occasions. He’s also scored a further six…
Twenty3 are delighted to announce an Analytics Toolbox agreement with Premier League club, Leicester City. The deal will see The Foxes utilise the Twenty3 product to assist their performance analysis team. Leicester’s team of analysts will enjoy the full range of the Analytics Toolbox’s features and benefits. Simon McMillan, Twenty3 CEO, said: “We are delighted…
“His legend will be indelibly etched into the memories of everyone who loves the club and maybe even in those who simply love football. Sergio’s contribution to Manchester City over the last 10 years cannot be overstated.” Those were the words of City Chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, as the club announced they will part ways…
Thomas Tuchel has been Chelsea manager for just shy of two months now. He’s still undefeated. The Blues have won ten of their 14 matches under the German tactician and this form has seen them climb into the Premier League top four, claim a place in the FA Cup semi-final and progress into the quarter-finals…