Premier League's Direct Shift: Possession No Longer Reigns
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Books
- "Aesop's Fables" - Mentioned as the source of the phrase "don't count your chickens before they've hatched."
Articles & Papers
- A 2019 research paper on statistical variance after 10 game weeks - Used to demonstrate that a team's position after 10 games in a season is highly predictive of their final league standing.
- Piece on second balls written with Ahmed Beled - Mentioned by a host who has a keen interest in the topic.
People Mentioned
- Carlos Carvahal (Manager) - Quoted to illustrate the potential for statistics to be misleading, using an analogy about eating half a chicken.
- Pep Guardiola (Manager) - Referenced for his views on the importance of second balls in the Premier League and his team's adaptability.
- Carlo Ancelotti (Manager) - Mentioned for his similar views on the importance of winning second balls.
- Jürgen Klopp (Manager) - Referenced in the context of how long it took for players like Andrew Robertson and Fabinho to become ingrained in his system.
- Arne Slot (Manager) - Discussed in relation to his tactical instructions and team's approach.
- Vinicius Jr. and Mbappé (Players) - Mentioned as key threats for Real Madrid in their game against Liverpool.
- Erling Haaland (Player) - Referenced as a player who can run in behind defenses.
- Dean Henderson (Player) - Mentioned as a strong center-back on the ball.
- Julen Lopetegui (Manager) - Credited with helping Wolves improve their position in the league after a poor start.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Athletic FC Podcast Network - Mentioned as the network the Tifo Football Podcast belongs to.
- Opta - Mentioned in relation to their data models and predictions.
- Foot Division - Mentioned as a company that provides event and tracking data.
- Skill Corner - Mentioned as a company that provides event and tracking data.
Websites & Online Resources
- trustedhousesitters.com - Mentioned as a platform to find verified pet sitters.
- podcastsurvey.co - Mentioned as a website for listeners to complete a survey for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.
- granger.com - Mentioned as a supplier for cleaning supplies.
Other Resources
- Expected Goals (xG) - Discussed as a reliable metric that indicates team performance regardless of style.
- Expected Goal Difference (xGD) - Highlighted as a key metric to look at over a long period.
- Event Data - Explained as data capturing concrete actions in a game, like passes and shots.
- Tracking Data - Explained as data that tracks player and ball movement, providing insights into team shapes and structures.
- Skeletal Tracking - Discussed as a more granular form of data analysis, tracking individual joint movements.
- Mesh Tracking - Mentioned as an even more granular form of data analysis.