THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #55 - BEYOND THE DATA w/ TWENTY FIRST GROUP'S; OMAR CHAUDHURI

Omar Chaudhuri is the Chief Intelligence Officer of the Twenty First Group. The Twenty First Group provides ground-breaking sports intelligence to drive sporting success and unlock commercial value. Omar gave me the lowdown on his story to date. From beginning a blog in his bedroom to sharing the boardroom with some of the sporting world's most powerful stakeholders, Omar has a unique perspective on how to forge a niche within the industry. From playing a role in three Premier League managerial hires this season to redressing the competitive balance of European football there are no shortage of topics to discuss. Listen to hear more about;

- The number one thing to do to enter the football industry?

- Inside Omar's role within Twenty First Group.

- Playing a role in three Premier League managerial hires this season.

- Key differences between player and managerial recruitment?

- The impact of fixture congestion on playing styles?

- Redressing the issue of competitive balance within European football?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 05:40 - Intro

05:41 - 09:32 - Prozone

09:33 - 12:15 - Twenty First Group

12:16 - 17:24 - Recruitment

17:25 - 28:25 - Current Affairs

28:26 - 32:26 - Governance review

32:37 - 38:40 - Season Predictions

38:41 - 40:23 - Advice