

Phil Giles: Staying ahead of the curve at Brentford
Jan 13, 2022
Phil Giles, Director of Football for Brentford talks about their first season in the Premier League, use of specialist coaches, and reopening their Academy. They discuss the importance of mathematics in football, evaluating team performance, club's innovation with limited resources, decision making based on probabilities, and the financial situation of Brentford football club. They also explore the impact of COVID on spending and capitalizing on player performance.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Intersection of Football and Mathematics
01:42 • 4min
Evaluating Team Performance and the Importance of the R Rating
06:05 • 16min
Innovation and Resources of a Football Club
21:41 • 14min
Discussion on Team's Probability of Staying Up and Decision Making
36:03 • 2min
The Finances and Spending Strategy of Brentford Football Club
37:47 • 2min
Adapting to COVID and Capitalizing on Player Performance
39:29 • 2min