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Books
- "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu - Mentioned as a book that finance leaders might find useful for strategic thinking.
Videos & Documentaries
- "BBC Sport interview with Gibbs White" - Mentioned as a source where Gibbs White stated Thomas Tuchel told him not to take penalties anymore.
Research & Studies
- Expected Goals (xG) data for Arsenal - Mentioned as being significantly better than other teams, indicating defensive strength.
- Expected Goals conceded data for Brentford - Noted as being the fifth best in the league, suggesting defensive solidity.
Tools & Software
- Meyer app - Mentioned for checking deals and exclusions.
Articles & Papers
- "How to get paid to travel" - Mentioned as a potential article topic, though not explicitly presented as a resource to read.
People Mentioned
- Thomas Tuchel (Coach) - Mentioned in relation to advising Gibbs White about penalty taking.
- Sun Tzu (Author) - Author of "The Art of War."
- Gibbs White (Player) - Referenced in a BBC Sport interview about penalty taking.
- Igor Jesus (Player) - Mentioned as a potential penalty taker.
- Chris Wood (Player) - Mentioned as having vanished from Forest's team.
- Mahrez (Player) - Mentioned as a potential alternative to Foden in the City lineup.
- Grealish (Player) - Mentioned as being in the same position as Foden and potentially competing for minutes.
- Rylanders (Player) - Mentioned as being in the same position as Foden and potentially competing for minutes.
- Harvey Barnes (Player) - Mentioned in relation to Gordon's potential starting minutes.
- Eddie Howe (Coach) - Mentioned in relation to Gordon's potential starting minutes.
- Evan Ferguson (Player) - Mentioned as an example of a player who might start but blank.
- De la Paz (Player) - Mentioned as a potential striker option for Leeds, likened to a trampoline.
- Broyer (Player) - Likened to De la Paz in playing style.
Organizations & Institutions
- Sephora - Mentioned for holiday gift sets.
- Meyer - Mentioned for holiday savings and spiral sliced ham.
- Brex - Mentioned for corporate cards, banking, expense management, and travel.
- Arsenal - Mentioned for their strong defensive data.
- Burnley - Mentioned as a team with poor defensive data.
- Newcastle - Mentioned for their strong defensive data.
- Chelsea - Mentioned for their improving defense.
- Manchester City - Mentioned in relation to Foden's minutes and potential rotation.
- Brighton - Mentioned for their fixtures and potential for minutes management.
- Brentford - Mentioned for their defensive data.
- Liverpool - Mentioned in relation to Gakpo's minutes.
- Leeds - Mentioned in relation to their current form.
- Palace - Mentioned in relation to their form and potential outcomes.
- Tottenham Hotspur - Mentioned in the context of Bruno Guimarães' goals.
- Forest - Mentioned in relation to Chris Wood's absence.
- Everton - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- West Ham - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- Bournemouth - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- Wolves - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- Leipzig - Mentioned for their Champions League games.
- Bayern Leverkusen - Mentioned for their Champions League games.
- Real Madrid - Mentioned in relation to Foden's potential rotation before a Champions League game.
- Fulham - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- City - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- United - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- Celtic - Mentioned in relation to O'Riley and AFCON.
- Crystal Palace - Mentioned in relation to Foden's past form.
- Aston Villa - Mentioned in relation to Semenyo's penalty.
- Sunderland - Mentioned in relation to potential fixtures.
- Cardiff - Mentioned in relation to a League Cup game.
- Agave Logo Brands - Associated with RumChata.
- Sports Social Podcast Network - The network the podcast is part of.
Courses & Educational Resources
- FPL Scout channel - Mentioned as the channel for the podcast.
Websites & Online Resources
- sephora.com - Mentioned for shopping holiday gifts.
- brex.com - Mentioned for business financial solutions.
- meyer.com - Mentioned for holiday deals.
- nordstrom.com - Mentioned for party outfits.
- statefarm.com - Mentioned for bundling home and auto insurance.
- bose.com - Mentioned for holiday deals on audio products.
- mcafee.com - Mentioned for scam detection services.
- libertymutual.com - Mentioned for customizing car insurance.
- nordstromrack.com - Mentioned for holiday gift shopping.
Other Resources
- Honey Baked Ham Company - Mentioned for holiday meals and sides.
- Sprite Winter Spice Cranberry - Mentioned as a limited-time holiday drink.
- RumChata - Mentioned for holiday cocktails.
- Ugg, Nike, Rag Bone, Vince, Frame, Kurt Geiger London - Brands mentioned for deals at Nordstrom Rack.
- Nordstrom Rack Credit Card - Mentioned for an extra 5% off.
- Nordy Club - Mentioned for deals at Nordstrom Rack.
- Liberty Mutual Insurance - Mentioned for car insurance.
- Cheesy crackers - Mentioned as a snack.