Mark Carey

Join data analyst Mark Carey, tactical expert Thom Harris, and football analyst Conor O’Neill as they dive into the thrilling clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. Mark reveals his prediction model's insights, while Thom discusses the rise of direct play dynamics across the Premier League. Conor emphasizes the importance of blending stats with context, particularly the value of second balls and event data. They also explore how the first 10 games might foreshadow the final standings, alongside intriguing thoughts on possession’s diminishing predictive power.

Liam Tharme, tactical analyst who explains pressing patterns and coaching takeaways. Mark Carey, data-driven analyst who defines low blocks and compactness. Michael Cox, tactics writer who adds historical context on clearances and ball trends. They discuss how teams press, the reality of low blocks, practical ways to break them down, set-piece and crossing solutions, and why headed clearances and long-range goals are rising.

Michael Cox, renowned tactics writer; Cerys Jones, player-development analyst; and Mark Carey, data-focused tactical commentator. They compare midseason managerial hires at Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham. Conversations cover leadership and coaching styles, tactical tweaks to midfield and goalkeeper choices, formation fits and man-management successes and failures.