a technical analyst, professional scout & data consultant | Bachelor of Arts from the University of Bristol

Bristol, England
Joined January 2021
nearly there. a 4000 word commentary on fabian hürzeler's game model. — everything, everywhere, all at once. — multi-rhythmic football. — bulletproof press? not quite. — …beating brighton! he's taught me more than any other coach. & i don't think he's done yet — link below!
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contextualising data = football fluency.
Applying data within context. Quality this.
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just rewatched brighton’s loss to liverpool. i’ve picked three prominent, reoccuring situations which contributed to iraola winning & hürzeler losing. what are they? let’s hear your thoughts on the images below!
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different widths held by liverpool — the same issue persisting.
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which two liverpool players in this image nullified brighton’s in-possession principles yesterday?
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🚨 Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool’s approach against Brighton: “The message from the manager today was to go a bit more direct. Maybe it doesn’t look like the most beautiful way of playing football, but in my opinion, you get a lot of joy against them with that. “That’s what we showed, especially in the first half an hour. The idea today was to bypass the press. That’s what we did.” 🔴
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alex retweeted
This passage of play amplifies many of the current issues at united. The lack of empathy, connection and the increased tempo/weight on passing showcase a complete disconnection amongst the players before any fitness issue is to be raised. The weight and importance of 2 touch passing compliments dynamism. PSG often play with a flow around 2 touch passing which also triggers movement from surrounding teams on the first touch. This completely merges the dyamic-positional model. Here united are firing the passes into players with already questionable first touches ('interiors' that cannot be proficient in central areas due to '343 system' tailored recruitment), and this will be passed of as them being ‘aggressive, on the front foot or up for it’ - it is a technical issue cover up. True lack of natures on a technical level cannot be disguised at this level, which now plays on psych aspects - ‘going through the motions’.
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will provide more focused analysis on brighton later. a reoccurring issue:
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alex retweeted
…the channel or down the flank are far greater. probably a more reliable counter-presser, angles of approach when duelling are fantastic and uses his body brilliantly in the duel. elliot is a busy and effective OOP playa, mateus is an intelligent, busy and highly effective one
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alex retweeted
Replying to @nikstorey_
personally believe mateus’ OOP is superior to anderson’s. anderson is more of an empathic dueller, likes a big challenge to rile the crowd up and imposes himself well. pitch personality, mateus’ proactive start positions, ability to cover ground to intercept or chase in…
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alex retweeted
worth every single penny. #thfc
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you won’t see me commenting on any potential incoming managers btw, i’ve very simply not watched any of them enough. besides, united is my ‘escape’ & what ensures that i’ll continue loving the sport whilst working in it. doubt i’ll ever seriously analyse yanited again
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BREAKING: Fabian Hürzeler is not interested in leaving Brighton for Manchester United. Hürzeler one of the names appreciated in case Michael Carrick departs. Julian Nagelsmann also viewed as one of the leading contenders. More on @talkSPORT. 🤝 @alex_crook
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BREAKING: Fabian Hürzeler is not interested in leaving Brighton for Manchester United. Hürzeler one of the names appreciated in case Michael Carrick departs. Julian Nagelsmann also viewed as one of the leading contenders. More on @talkSPORT. 🤝 @alex_crook
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alex retweeted
With a valid reason too, you can't isolate Maguire and De ligt 1v1 in the backline with acres of space behind them.
🚨🎙️ | Bruno Fernandes: "It was the DECISION OF THE STAFF to not go man-for-man."
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would it shock everyone to know that the players who appear the ‘sharpest’ are those with dedicated personal trainers (that we know of) OR transferred late. yoro, baleba, zirkzee.
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what does composure look like in a spreadsheet? nobody knows except the coaching staff asking for it. and if they’re not aligned with the data department — in order to platform those from other disciplines — they’re NEVER going to get it right.
you can make up your mind up on whether manchester united found the composure in midfield they were after. see below:
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you can make up your mind up on whether manchester united found the composure in midfield they were after. see below:
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erik ten hag believes in football-fluent data analysis. ‘top football demands something different’
Erik ten Hag exclusive interview, Part 2: 🔺 Offering help to #MUFC on data 🔺 Effect of legend pundits on players 🔺 Adding dynamism to special Mainoo 🔺 Wanting Garnacho at Leverkusen 🔺 Advocating execs speaking Only place to read in full. Free ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/7702847…
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