David Seymour sits down with Robert Weaver, first-team analyst at Crystal Palace, and author of new book "Record Breakers: The Tactics Behind Liverpool and Manchester City's Title Triumphs and Record Points Totals".
Robert talks through some key points from his new book, giving an insight into some of the similarities and differences between Pep and Klopp's historic sides.
Matchday 32 was a ho hum Premier League week while the Champions League semi finals and FA Cup weekend were alright. Not so fast, on Sunday the big, big news emerged of the European Super League, which swallowed the Spur’s sacking of Mourinho. We found one person crazy enough to advocate for the ESL, or at least to make a “fair and balanced” conversation. We unpack the ESL and discuss why Mou was sent packing.
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Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8)
Matchday 28 was a week where the Man City cruised and Man United squeaked by? Leicester thumps Sheffield United while Chelsea draws against relentless Leeds. Was the North London derby a thud or solid V for Arsenal? Was West Ham justified with its park-the-bus gambit? We preview Premier League odds and ends while chatting about UCL and Europa. This and more on the pod.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
Matchday 27 and the assortment of make-up matches had some emerging story lines. Are Man United’s tactics validated? Does Man City need to change things up? How does Liverpool regain its superpowers? Leicester finds its mettle even with a quiet Vardy. Arsenal hits a VAR speed bump with Burnley. Should Tottenham’s front three be feared? Finally, we discuss the demise of the park-the-bus teams in the league tables. Are we entering an expansive football era?
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
Matchday 26 - Just when we thought the table was set, flux sets in Champions and Europa positions and the relegation battle. Yes, Man City is cruising past West Ham but top four contenders Man United and Chelsea put together a yawner match. Arsenal takes the fight (and injuries) to Leicester. We do a deep dive on Brighton the unluckiest team in the Premier League. For bonus material, subscribe to Thinking Fan FC on your favourite podcast platform and YouTube.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
Matchday 25 seems like where we are more of the same, but with some twists. We do a deep dive on Chelsea hitting a speed bump while Southampton has lost its mojo. Everton is partying like it’s 1999 while West Ham regains the title of London’s finest. Leicester and Man United take care of business for title of second best while Man City bosses Arsenal. Finally, we have a “gentlemen’s” discussion about the one change we could make to VAR.
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We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93), Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8) and Coach David Seymour(@davidseymour_).
Matchday 24 seems like we have hit an inflection point where we are deja vu all over again. Almost a super league within a league. Man City looks unbeatable even without Aguero and KDB. Man United is perceived to be underperforming even though they are in 2nd place. Will Leicester have the staying power after beating up on the once-mighty Liverpool? And Moyes has got West Ham as the I-think-I-can locomotive and tops in London. Ah, Chelsea just stole the dream away. We do a deep dive on the hopes, failings and any potential resurrections.
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We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8) and Coach David Seymour (@davidseymour_).
David is joined by fellow TFA analyst Scott Martin, who has just released the book "Revitalizing Real Madrid: The tactics and stats behind Zinedine Zidane's success". David talks to Scott about his book and discusses Real Madrid's story since Zidane left the club for the first time as Manager.
Matchday 22-23 is when the dust is starting to settle. The league slammed yet another 20 matches during 7 days. Is the league settled at the top and bottom? Is it time to focus on Champions League and Europe spots? We do a deep dive on the title hopes, recent failings and any resurrections. We review the Liverpool vs Man City game from a tactical perspective and from a player/s view. We discuss the dimming prospects of London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal. We give a first take on the Tuchel revolution from a tactical perspective and his history with several players. Finally, we cover the growing hope for Newcastle.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favorite podcast platform.
Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8).
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Matchday 20-21 is when the rubber hits the road. The league slammed in 20 matches during 7 days. The transfer window seems to be passed as a virtual non-event. We chat through the matches of note including Southampton - Arsenal, Tottenham - Liverpool, Leicester - Leeds and West Ham - Liverpool. We do our hot take on Tuchel’s Chelsea. Is Arsenal getting enough respect? Will Tottenham sink without Kane? Has West Ham hit peak league position for season? We do a deep dive.
We are sponsored by the Premier League Guide. Moneyball for football. Opposition Analysis + Eye Candy. The current update available at www.thinkingfanmedia.com and on Amazon. Please subscribe to Thinking Fan Football Club on Youtube and your favourite podcast platform.
