One of the biggest problems football has at the moment is penalties. They are usually a completely disproportionate punishment for the offences that have taken place. Giving a bit of background on penalties helps to understand how we find ourselves in this situation. Penalties were first introduced into the game in 1891. It makes complete … Continue reading 198. Penalties
Let’s talk about Expected Goals (XG) and data within sport. There has been an unbelievable amount written about XG in recent weeks and how Aston Villa and Sunderland will revert back to the mean. Aston Villa should be in 16th place apparently. Not 3rd. Pure luck that it hasn’t happened. I just want to throw … Continue reading 197. XG and data
If Gareth Southgate is the answer I don’t want to know what the question is. Waistcoat model? Babysitter? TV pundit? It certainly isn’t who should be England manager for their next game. The media makes or breaks so many in the public eye. The views of a few journalists or media personalities hold great sway. … Continue reading 142. Southgate
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