The Chris Gill Podcast

Yannick Euvrard, a set-piece coach and analyst at R.S.C. Anderlecht, shares insights from his unique journey in football. He discusses the importance of attacking versus defensive strategies, revealing how he balances both roles on match day. Yannick also delves into the intricate details of preparing set pieces, utilizing data analytics for better performance, and the evolving trends in set plays. With a wealth of experience from the Belgian FA and his current role, he emphasizes the growing need for specialized coaches in today's game.

What it's REALLY like being a football scout & sporting director - Joe Savage #69This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️For this episode we are joined by Joe Savage for a deep dive into the role of the sporting director in football and all things scouting and recruitment.Joe's last role was sporting director at Scottish football club Hearts, and before that he was head of recruitment at Preston North End, and chief scout at Norwich City.We discuss Joe's journey in football, some of his experiences when it comes to building out a recruitment team, working on transfers and overseeing multiple aspects of a football club. 0:00 - Introduction2:32 - Joe joins and gives background5:37 - Getting into scouting14:15 - Scouting reports and advice for scouts24:50 - Moving to Norwich FC as chief scout29:20 - Scouting with different budgets (premier league/championship)34:48 - Difference between chief scout and head of recruitment41:51 - Joe's transition to be a sporting director46:06 - The role of a sporting director53:35 - Learning from others in similar roles57:23 - Setting up a recruitment department1:02:15 - Competing with other clubs for signings1:06:27 - What a recruitment meeting is like, having options1:15:40 - Agreeing personal terms, contract negotiations1:21:19 - Challenges as a sporting director, knowing when to move on1:28:47 - Increase in analytics, Jamestown Analytics1:32:19 - Co-sporting directors & assistant sporting directors1:35:08 - Advice for aspiring sporting directors1:39:31 - Wrap up, book/podcast recommendations, what's next for JoeRelated EpisodesMark Cartwright (Sporting Director): https://youtu.be/TCb8L9vRxbwChris Robinson (Scout): https://youtu.be/asDWXXVaKxkLiam Henshaw (Data Scout): https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJsBook RecommendationsDexter Series: https://amzn.to/4aSdcA4Game of Thrones: https://amzn.to/3WOJjLa #heartsfc #sportingdirector #scouting #football #talentid◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Setting up a data department at Sunderland AFC - James Young #68This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️James Young is currently head of sports partnerships and data and tech company, Genius Sports. Before that, he was recruited by Sunderland AFC to set up and manage a new data analytics department.Starting with a degree in mechanical engineering, James always had the goal of working in sport. From biomechanics, to publishing, he then headed up the Performance Analytics division at Deloitte which is where he eventually left for Sunderland.After joining Sunderland (as one of the first hires under new owner, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus) they went on to gain promotion to the Championship and begin to rebuild in their pursuit of getting back to the Premier League. James helped integrate data into many aspects of the club including recruitment of players and head coaches.0:00 - Introduction2:09 - James joins and gives some background9:40 - Working as a biomechanist12:19 - Time out working in publishing 15:57 - Working at Stats Perform (Opta)22:22 - Joining Deloitte (Performance Analytics Division, The FA)30:10 - Joining Sunderland AFC43:14 - James opinion of Sunderland and the feeling around the club at the time46:41 - Getting promoted50:06 - How the other staff took to the data revolution54:23 - Aligning with the recruitment department59:52 - James' 5 'pillars' when working with data1:08:14 - External consultancies supporting clubs (Serios, Sports4Cast etc)1:14:07 - Head coach recruitment1:16:42 - Genius Sports (player tracking)1:19:43 - Any future predictions?1:24:31 - Advice for future analysts (specialist or generalist)1:28:37 - Working towards becoming a Sporting Director1:31:58 - Book recommendations, summary, wrap up#safc #sunderland #football #sportsanalytics #footballanalytics◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Mads Davidsen, an experienced football executive and coach, shares his journey as the Group Head of Football at Right to Dream, an impactful academy that started in Ghana. He discusses their innovative scouting methods, talent development strategies, and how they overcome local challenges in West Africa. Mads highlights the academy's expansion into MLS and the importance of aligning play styles across regions. He also delves into the vital role of a sporting director and offers tips for building a career in football.

Injuries are costing Premier League clubs MILLIONS! - Jason McKenna #66This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Jason McKenna is a Premier League injury and performance analyst. He has worked in the media and consulted with various clubs and organisations on all things injuries.I found this to be a really interesting conversation where we dived into the true cost of injuries, what injury trends Jason is seeing from his data, AI and much more!Timestamps below for your convenience, and please subscribe and give the video a like if you enjoy!Any questions, leave a comment below...0:00 - Introduction1:46 - Jason joins and gives background4:29 - Whats stats does Jason use?11:45 - Injuries per 1k mins played15:33 - Premier League trends and type of injuries21:20 - Playing through injuries26:23 - Time spent injured and the costs involved37:10 - Medical staff and mental health44:36 - When do most injuries occur? 51:14 - More on AI, do kick off times matter?55:56 - Where can people learn more, summary & wrap upSome of Jason’s articles:The cost of injuries in the Premier League: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2024/07/18/the-cost-of-injuries-in-the-premier-league-2023-2024/Mental Health and Injuries: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2024/06/11/could-improved-mental-health-provision-speed-up-physical-recovery/Check out Premier Injuries: https://www.premierinjuries.com/ #premierleague #liverpool #mancity #arsenal #rodri #injury #injuryupdate ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

From INTERN at Scunthorpe Utd, to working in the MLS - Harry Jamieson #65This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Harry Jamieson is currently head of player development at new MLS side, San Diego FC. Harry started his analysis career, back in the UK, as an intern at Scunthorpe United. After becoming head of analysis there, and spending 7 years at the club, he moved onto Rotherham United who were in the Championship at the time.From Rotherham, he made his big move to the MLS, firstly to Toronto FC, before joining his current club, San Diego.In this conversation we learn about Harrys journey and some of the experiences he has had along the way. We speak about working in the EFL with lots of games and very little resources.If you like the video, please consider subscribing!0:00 - Introduction2:09 - Harry joins, background, starting in analysis10:24 - Scunthorpe, moving up from an intern13:19 - The changing role of an analyst, data18:45 - Working in the EFL, low budgets and lots of travel22:45 - Rotherham Utd29:00 - Working with and learning from different managers35:15 - Internships and analyst salaries41:56 - Moving to Toronto50:50 - Analysis departments in MLS55:12 - Harrys new role at San Diego FC1:07:45 - Advice for other analysts1:10:25 - Wrap up, summary, book recommendationRelated EpisodesScott Madle: https://youtu.be/N0pNiRmPUPw Sam Green: https://youtu.be/WLKPLpTmtMc Lucy Rushton: https://youtu.be/9tPdnQJ-Vl8 Tom Corden: https://youtu.be/8S3vr823ysU Ewan Sharp: https://youtu.be/8aC01wQ_x-0 Book MentionedThe Last Lecture: https://amzn.to/3ZxPCDj ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Why your football data NEEDS context! - Robert Rogers #64This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Robert Rogers is the Head of English Football Operations for German based data company, Impect.Impect are known for their 'packing' data that essentially measures the number of opponents that are passed through with a specific action, such as a pass or dribble.In this conversation we talk about how important context is to football data, the changing role of the analyst and Rob even shares his screen to give a little insight into packing data.0:00 - Introduction1:48 - Rob joins and gives background5:18 - Work experience at Blackpool FC11:01 - The role of the analyst, how it has changed16:45 - Impect & Packing Data25:49 - Use cases and the amount of the data 29:42 - Different data providers, reliability33:31 - Expected Threat36:33 - The importance of context, screen share46:29 - Set Plays49:28 - Looking ahead in sports analytics42:07 - Advice for working in sport55:32 - Book recommendations, summary, can Rob speak German?Related EpisodesLiam Henshaw: https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJsRob Suddaby: https://youtu.be/_92Y5fXwP-Q Tim Keech: https://youtu.be/v4FIxTP4sWU Stuart Reid: https://youtu.be/L26gDkvcCY0Books MentionedInverting the Pyramid: https://amzn.to/3YVUZw7 How to win the Premier League: https://amzn.to/48GcLrp Check out Impect: https://www.impect.com/en/ueber-uns/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

In this discussion, Andy Kirk, an independent data visualization expert, shares his journey from art and math to consulting for sports organizations like Arsenal. He defines data visualization as a key to uncovering patterns in data and outlines the three pillars of effective visuals: trustworthiness, accessibility, and elegance. Andy warns against common mistakes like unnecessary charts and poor color use. He also recommends tools for beginners and emphasizes the importance of storytelling, drawing inspiration from photography and journalism to enhance visual communication.

Head of Football Operations at Blackburn Rovers - Rudy Gestede #62This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Rudy Gestede played over 350 times as a professional player but has now transitioned to a different type of role.Rudy is currently Head of Football Operations at Blackburn Rovers and was kind enough to join me and discuss all things player transfers, budgets, and what goes on off the pitch.Thanks for watching, and please subscribe if you haven't already!Other relevant episodesSean Kimberley (ex Head of recruitment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J872WZs1i5s&t=1sMark Cartwright (Sporting Director): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCb8L9vRxbw Andy Belk (Head of recruitment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n70NzZxzyU 0:00 - Introduction1:55 - Rudy joins and gives background4:48 - Retiring from playing, the transition9:20 - Rudy describes his role of head of football operations15:15 - How Rudy got the job, learning20:34 - An average week for Rudy22:44 - Transfer windows and relationship with CEO27:32 - The process of a transfer31:56 - Agents34:39 - Shortlisted players, deciding on players36:19 - Scouting from around the World, Yuki Ohashi41:06 - Budgets, managing salaries, costs43:43 - Using the loan system47:50 - Data in football, important to Rudy?49:22 - Long term planning, pressure, what is success?54:22 - Message to Blackburn fans#sportingdirector #blackburnrovers #blackburn #rovers #eflchampionship #eflchampionship◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Football Data Insights ANALYST at FIFA - Rob Suddaby #61This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Rob Suddaby is currently football data insights analyst at FIFA. Before this, he spent time working in the analytics departments at both Norwich City and Leicester City.Rob's background is actually in accounting. After working as an accountant and financial analyst, he made the decision to pursue something that he found much more interesting. Football Analytics.In this conversation, Rob shares his journey, talks about some of the tools he uses, and what the analytics department at FIFA looks like. Really interesting stuff.Check out DataCamp, where Rob learned Python: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA0:00 - Introduction1:53 - Rob joins and gives background11:29 - Transferrable skills14:37 - What does a data analyst do at a football club?18:37 - Which roles make up a data department?23:10 - Too much data?27:51 - Working at Leicester City and Norwich36:04 - Tableau, Power BI and Alteryx43:19 - Databases (why important?)46:16 - Rob's current role at FIFA52:52 - 15,000 data points per game56:26 - The FIFA Training Centre59:09 - How FIFA hired football analysts1:01:56 - How Rob has been learning Python1:05:36 - Book recommendations, where to find Rob, wrap upFIFA Training Centre: https://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/en/ Other Episodes we mentioned:Sam Radford: https://youtu.be/vPk8juQW-uo Chris Loxton: https://youtu.be/dTqT-PeuDYk Liam Henshaw: https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJs McKay Johns: https://youtu.be/sCXLxNI7b0g Books Mentioned:Daily Stoic: https://amzn.to/3ZUqokB The Numbers Game: https://amzn.to/3YiuqlB Sports Analytics: https://amzn.to/3zRqgYp#fifa #footballanalytics #sportsanalytics #footballanalysis ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA