Beste The Football Fanalytics Podcast Podcasts (2024)

1
Episode 73: It's all kicking off 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

45:33

We always want to be entertained at every football match we watch, but are there certain kick-off times where you get more value than others? In Episode 73, we looked at the way in which fixture scheduling can influence how many goals, penalties, and red cards you might see in the Premier League. Do Sunday afternoons offer more entertainment than S…

1
Hard Cold Facts: Expected vibes, Rasmus Højlund and record breaking own goals 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

The Football Fanalytics Podcast is bringing you a brand new feature... Hard Cold Facts! It's the currency we deal in... well, Mark does. Ryan is more of an 'Expected Vibes' sort of guy. These will be shorter episodes, where we will delve into the goings on around the footballing world, whilst serving up some stats, questions and topical musings for…

1
Episode 72 : Fanalytics FIFPRO World XI Review 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

45:31

With the announcement of the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11 this week, we break down the chosen team and ask who is the most deserving of a place. On the topic of European competition, we take a look at the upcoming “Swiss model” for the UEFA Champions League in 2024-25. Will the new format make the competition a better or worse spectacle? Will there b…

1
Episode 71: How do you like Stat(s)? 42:43

2y ago42:43

42:43

Anyone listening to the Football Fanalytics podcast is going to enjoy watching football itself, but how do you like to consume your broadcast coverage? With the growth of advanced data such as “Live Win Probability” and a “Momentum Tracker” being used within the broadcast, we look at the lengths football data has come in mainstream media, but how m…

1
Episode 70 - Using Data in the January Window 42:26

2y ago42:26

42:26

We are back! Fresh from a winter break, where Mark was busy working hard analysing the World Cup and Ryan was busy playing FIFA... The Football Fanalytics Podcast returns for 2023. It's January, which means the footballing world is filled with non stop transfer rumours and clubs looking to bring in midseason reinforcements. Some clubs may need new …

1
Episode 69 - Messi vs. Ronaldo with Jonathan Clegg 44:59

2y ago44:59

44:59

The World Cup is underway, and (for very different reasons) the headlines are already being dominated by two people — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The debate will rumble on when discussing who is truly the greatest of all time, but for The Football Fanalytics Podcast, it was a perfect time for us to speak with Jonathan Clegg — Wall Street Jo…

1
Episode 68 - Ref...alytics 43:30

2y ago43:30

43:30

We’ve made it as far as Episode 68 and somehow this is our first episode on the topic of referees! We discuss our thoughts on how the game is officiated, how the location and timing of a foul can have an influence over the outcome, and we even have some “per 90” statistics for referees sprinkled in. We also take a look at the role of home advantage…

1
Expected...Awards? 7:59

2y ago7:59

7:59

Hello Football Fanalytics listeners! A quick bumper episode this week, as a call to action! We have been nominated in the 'Best Football Journalist' category in the Globe Soccer Digital Awards 2022. That's right, so we need your vote! Please click below to vote for us, and thank you as ever to all of you for your support and listenership. Click her…

1
Episode 67 - Can You Tell the (xG) difference? 39:45

2y ago39:45

39:45

In Episode 67, we ask when the best time might be to truly place stock in the league table. With just over one-quarter of the season gone, is it best to look at league points to determine a team’s performance? Or is there a better way? We discuss the utility of expected goal difference at this early stage of the season, and make an early prediction…

1
Episode 66 - Should We Care About Formations? 39:16

2y ago39:16

39:16

Pep Guardiola says they’re “nothing more than telephone numbers”. In Episode 66, we ask…are formations even reliable anymore? When you first see the starting line-up, the formations given are rarely the formations a team sets up in throughout the 90 minutes. How do they differ in and out of possession? How does the game state influence their approa…

1
Episode 65 - Reporting On a Football Match 50:46

2y ago50:46

50:46

With no Premier League football matches to report on last weekend, we threw our episode plan out of the window and sat down to talk about…reporting on football matches. We chatted about Mark’s trips to football stadiums reporting on games across the country. We talk through all components of the day, from the pre-match buffet to the post-match pres…

1
Episode 64 - Let’s Talk About Fouls 44:22

2y ago44:22

44:22

With referees encouraged to be more lenient in their assessment of fouls in the Premier League, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to discuss the topic in the early part of the season. Which team grabbed the most yellow cards last campaign? Who is the best at the dark arts when fouling? Who makes their fouls the quickest after losing the …

1
Episode 63 - How competitive are Europe’s leagues? 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

With a handful of games played in the domestic leagues, it is far too early to find any reliable patterns in the data. Instead, we asked…how competitive are the top five European leagues? Do we see much variation within a league from top to bottom? Or is there too much predictability across the board. Which league is the most competitive? We take a…

1
Episode 62 - Manager...lytics 44:49

2y ago44:49

44:49

The domestic season is underway, and there are already plenty of talking points to discuss! After Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte’s touchline clash, we thought we’d focus on the dugout this week. How can you profile managers using analytics? From formation use to tactical styles, what is the best way to quantify the impact of a manager above a team…

1
Episode 61 - Fantasy Premier League Picks with Alistair Bruce-Ball 1:04:41

2+ y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

That’s right, it’s that time of year again! As we gear up to the new domestic season, it’s time to pick your Fantasy Premier League team. With over 9 million players, this is the biggest Fantasy Football game in the world, and we are offering up our best advice! To help us do so, we are delighted to be joined by football commentator and BBC Fantasy…

1
We Are Back! 15:02

2+ y ago15:02

15:02

After a short summer break, the Football Fanalytics pod is back! We take a quick look at all of the things we need to catch up on in the football world, look ahead to the new season, and reveal what we have coming up in the next few weeks! Make sure you get in contact with us if there is anything you'd like us to cover during the new season. Twitte…

1
Episode 60 - A Closer Look into TackleAfrica 42:21

2+ y ago42:21

42:21

It’s episode 60, and Ryan is about to embark upon a huge challenge this week. This Saturday will see the return of the annual London Football Marathon, which looks to raise money for a hugely important charity called TackleAfrica. We chat to Yianny Ioannou — Director of Operations at TackleAfrica — to discuss the great work that the charity does, w…

1
Episode 59 - Premier League Data Review 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

44:08

The Premier League season is now over, presenting the perfect opportunity to reflect on a thrilling campaign. Manchester City crowned champions, Tottenham Hotspur grabbed the final Champions League spot, and Burnley went down on the final day. In Episode 59, we take a dive into some of the best statistics of the season with the help of the Twenty3 …

1
Episode 58 - A Look Back at the WSL Season 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

41:59

The Women’s Super League drew to a close in dramatic fashion last weekend, with Chelsea pipping Arsenal to the post and lifting the title on the final day. In Episode 58, we reflect upon Chelsea’s victory and are delighted to welcome Women’s football writer Charlotte Harpur onto The Football Fanalytics Podcast. Charlotte also shares her recent expe…

1
Episode 57 - Unpacking ’Packing’ 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

36:15

What would you say if we said a player was good at ‘packing’? The term has been around for a while, but it hasn’t been as prominent in the modern football lexicon compared with other metrics. In Episode 57, we “unpack” packing in more detail, and give some examples of which players rank highest in their packing rate! Send us in your thoughts, which…

1
Episode 56 - Ama(teur)..lytics 49:01

2+ y ago49:01

49:01

It’s episode 56 and we really enjoyed recording this one! We chatted about the role of data and analytics further down the football pyramid, and how they can be used and implemented. Can teams at an amateur level still benefit from the use of data? To help us answer this, we spoke with Robbie at Meadowbank Wednesday — a team in the Lothian and Edin…

1
Episode 55 - Neuro-ball 37:09

2+ y ago37:09

37:09

A slightly different topic for the podcast this week, as we explore the role of neuroscience within football. Yes, you read that correctly. We take a closer look Neuro11, who are a scientific group founded by Niklas Hausler and Patrick Hantschke. The group is based in Potsdam of Germany, and they develop mental strength training programmes for prof…

1
Episode 54 - A Closer Look into ’Delphlyx’ 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

41:02

In Episode 54, we were delighted to be joined by yet another guest to the podcast. We chatted to Tom Randolph, founder of Delphlyx – a platform designed to help sporting directors and agents make better informed decisions when using player data. We chatted with Tom on how he came to create Delphlyx, why it is important to ensure that all users can …

1
Episode 53 - Leeds United Special with Jon Mackenzie 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

49:33

What a week to have an episode on Leeds United! We were delighted to call upon Jon Mackenzie to discuss all things Leeds, as he uncovered some fantastic insight into their season so far. True to form, we chatted about things from a tactical and analytical perspective — there is plenty there for everyone to take something from. Since we recorded wit…

1
Episode 52 - Free Kick Specialist 36:58

2+ y ago36:58

36:58

Somehow, we have gone more than 50 episodes without breaking down the art and science of a free-kick. There have been so many weird and wonderful goals scored from free-kicks, so we unpack the process behind it, look into the numbers on goal probability, and read out some of your messages of your favourite free-kicks of all time! The optimal distan…

1
Episode 51 - Off on the Right (or Left) Foot 42:59

3y ago42:59

42:59

When you kick a football, which foot do you use? What percentage of players are ‘right-footed’ vs ‘left-footed’? Which players do you think of as ‘two-footed’? These are all questions we are exploring in this weeks episode, as we discuss the concept of being ‘ambipedal’. We take a look at how you would define being ‘two-footed’, the idea that playe…

1
Episode 50 - Around the (Defensive) Block 41:35

3y ago41:35

41:35

At last, the Football Fanalytics Podcast has reached its half-century! In Episode 50, we delve into a tactics-based topic where we break down the advantages and disadvantages of different defensive structures. What are the differences between a low vs mid vs high block? How can each of them be effective and what does it force the opposition to do? …

1
Episode 49 - The Contract Year Phenomenon 40:02

3y ago40:02

40:02

We’re back for 2022 and just one away from our half-century of episodes for the podcast! With a whole host of high-profile players seeing their contracts expire in the upcoming summer, January is a time to discuss pre-contract agreements with a new club. But who might be putting in that extra bit of effort to land themselves a new deal? In Episode …

1
Episode 48 - Ten Things We Learned in 2021 49:02

3y ago49:02

49:02

As we draw 2021 to a close, we thought it would be a great opportunity to look back at some of the key things that we’ve learned or discussed on The Football Fanalytics Podcast this year. We introduced some more analytics terms, discussed some interesting tactical concepts and had some fantastic guests who shared their experiences of working within…

1
Episode 47 - How to Score a Corner 39:38

3y ago39:38

39:38

In-swinging? Out-swinging? Short? In Episode 47, we look into different types of corner routines from an attacking and defending perspective. Is it more productive to go with man-marking or zonal marking? Should you put a player on each post when defending corners? Are in-swinging corners more lucrative than out-swinging corners when looking to sco…

1
Episode 46 - Stat Padding 45:04

3y ago45:04

45:04

After Harry Kane bagged himself seven goals in two international games for England this week, we ask, is it his fault that he is put up against such lesser opposition? In Episode 46, we discuss the principle of “stat padding”, and how players can sometimes create an inflated perception of their ability. At the other end of the scale, we explore the…

1
Episode 45 - Bench Boost 34:10

3y ago34:10

34:10

It’s Episode 45 and we’re taking a closer look into the tactical approach behind substitutes this week. Perhaps an overlooked part of the game, but are all substitutes in the best physical, tactical and psychological state to enter the pitch when they are substituted on? We chat about a recent club hire with football’s first known specialist ‘subst…

1
Episode 44 - How‘s That for (Sample) Size? 33:03

3y ago33:03

33:03

After two back-to-back guests on the podcast in recent episodes, we’re back to just the two of us this week. In Episode 44, we discuss the importance of sample size when using football statistics at the player and team levels. As we are so early in the season, can we reliably draw conclusions based on such limited information? How can we overcome t…

1
Episode 43 - The View From...Maram AlBaharna 49:00

3y ago49:00

49:00

We have yet another guest on the podcast! This week, we were joined by Maram AlBaharna, who is a hugely talented football analyst, creating popular analysis and visualisations in her work. Many people will know Maram from her branded “Maram per 90” content that she has developed over the past 12 months, and we were delighted to hear Maram share her…

1
Episode 42 - The View From...Thomas Gronnemark 53:52

3y ago53:52

53:52

We have a very special guest this week, as we chat with specialist throw-in coach, Thomas Gronnemark. Thomas has worked with some incredible clubs including FC Midtjylland, Brentford, Ajax, Flamengo, RB Leipzig, Gent, and Liverpool. In our chat, we discuss how he supports and improves teams with their throw-in approach, we get his response to those…

1
Episode 41 - What is Tactical Periodisation? 31:17

3y ago31:17

31:17

After a short break, we’re back with a tactical concept this week. In Episode 41, we take a closer look into Tactical Periodisation - a football training approach developed many years ago by Portuguese academic Vitor Frade. We unpick exactly what is meant by this approach, which managers have adopted it, and how it can be successful. Let us know yo…

1
Episode 40 - A Closer Look into "Scanning" 41:19

3+ y ago41:19

41:19

We’re back to what we do best this week, exploring a footballing concept that is deserving of a deeper dive. This week’s topic concerns the concept of scanning in football, and how useful it can be in a player’s actions on and off the ball. We chat about all things from scan timing to scan frequency, and look into some of the leading research in th…

1
Episode 39 - Fantasy Premier League Picks 2021-22 1:06:39

3+ y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

The new Premier League season is nearly upon us, and it’s the perfect time to be picking your Fantasy Premier League team ahead of Gameweek 1. In Episode 39, we each pick our favoured FPL squads and swap notes on who makes it into our starting XI. What’s your formation? Which player is simply undroppable? Who is on your bench? For all you FPL fans …

1
Episode 38 - Norwich City special...with Michael Bailey 55:12

3+ y ago55:12

55:12

We’re back! After a thrilling summer of international football, we now return to the bread and butter of the domestic campaigns. With pre-season football upon us, we are back with a bang this week - taking an in-depth look at one of the Premier League’s newly-promoted sides. Norwich City’s innovation in the transfer market has been one of their key…

1
Episode 37 - Euros Fanalytics Facts 38:30

3+ y ago38:30

38:30

We are now in the full swing of UEFA Euro 2020, and it has certainly had its fair share of talking points already. There is plenty of content out there reviewing the games played so far, so instead, we thought we would do something a little different in our true Fanalytics way! In Episode 37, we have some fun and swap our best facts and accolades h…

1
Episode 36 - The Third Man Run 38:30

3+ y ago38:30

38:30

Ahead of the start of Euro 2020, we are back with a tactical breakdown this week. In Episode 36, we take a look into a tactical approach called “The Third Man Run”. A very simple approach as a concept, but very effective when executed properly. We discuss the nuances of this approach, why it is useful, and how it can maximise space on the pitch. We…

1
Episode 35 - Pen...alytics 43:43

3+ y ago43:43

43:43

We are surprised ourselves that it has taken this long to discuss them, but in Episode 35 we discuss all things penalties! Favourite penalty of all time? The worst penalty of all time? We share our thoughts, but we’d love you to send in some of your most memorable penalties, good or bad. Of course, it wouldn’t be a fanalytics episode if we didn’t p…

1
Episode 34 - The View From...Chris Sutton 54:52

3+ y ago54:52

54:52

This episode needs very little build-up, as we had the pleasure of having former professional footballer and well-known pundit and commentator, Chris Sutton on the Football Fanalytics Podcast! Chris is an English Premier League winner and Golden Boot winner with Blackburn Rovers, plus a four-time Scottish Premier League winner, a three-time Scottis…

1
Episode 33 - Quick-fire Recruitment 41:53

3+ y ago41:53

41:53

As we near the end of the season, the rumour mill is certainly in full flow for potential signings in the upcoming summer transfer window. That’s why we thought it would be a good opportunity to dive back into the Twenty3 Content Toolbox and look into some potential signings that could fit your team! Thank you to everyone who sent their requests in…

1
Episode 32 - A Closer Look into "Pitch Control" 36:40

3+ y ago36:40

36:40

It’s been a strange week for football, but you will be pleased to know that this episode does not centre on The European Super League! In Episode 32, we explore an advanced analytical model called Pitch Control. Essentially, this model looks to quantify the creation of space on the pitch and see how players can maximise this space on or off the bal…

1
Episode 31 - Prized Possession 45:30

3+ y ago45:30

45:30

It’s the very essence of the game. For any team to score a goal they need to have the ball. And having the ball for any period is, of course, termed possession. But how useful are possession statistics in providing information about the game? What else can be used to outline which team was more dominant? As always, we scratch below the surface to l…

1
Episode 30 - Skiller Instinct 38:26

3+ y ago38:26

38:26

Certainly an episode for the fan side of our fanalytics content, this week! In Episode 30, we focus on dribbling and recall some of the best players to have ever graced the game with their ability to run with the ball. We’re talking Ronaldinho, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Okocha - all of them capable of getting us off our seat with their skills. But …

1
Episode 29 - Your Stats Are On Fire 46:11

3+ y ago46:11

46:11

After our football analytics debate in Episode 28, we are back to our more traditional format this week! With a football twist on a classic song, in Episode 29 we thought we would dig back into the Twenty3 Content Toolbox and take a closer look at some Premier League players whose “stats are on fire”. A bit of fun to be had in this one, and let us …

1
Episode 28 - The Football Analytics Debate 40:04

3+ y ago40:04

40:04

We’ve decided to take a slight change of pace this week. No new analytics terms, but an old-fashioned debate! In Episode 28, we chat about the ongoing discussion surrounding the use of analytics in football. While it is a thread throughout all of our episodes, it has been a topic that has re-emerged in the media in recent weeks and we wanted to off…

1
Episode 27 - A Closer Look into "Elo Ratings" 39:13

3+ y ago39:13

39:13

It’s the age-old question. How can you reliably work out which team is better than another? You might say whoever has more points in the league, sure, but what if you wanted to compare teams between leagues? In Episode 27, we dig into exactly how to assess team strength using the Elo rating system. We explore how the system works, why it is useful,…

Podcasts, die es wert sind, gehört zu werden

The Football Fanalytics Podcast

Podcasts, die es wert sind, gehört zu werden

Kurzanleitung