The Chris Gill Podcast The stats behind successful corners! (football set piece analysis) - Stuart Reid #40
Jan 15, 2024
Stuart Reid, a freelance set-piece analyst, shares his journey from IT to football analysis. He discusses his work with clubs worldwide, highlighting the significance of analyzing corners and free-kicks. Stuart reveals insights from his extensive database of 11,000 corner goals and how he tailors training to exploit opponents' weaknesses. He elaborates on the debate between man-marking and zonal marking and emphasizes the importance of creating an online presence to secure freelance opportunities. Stuart also predicts the future of set pieces with AI advancements.
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Hobby Blogging Led To An Internship
- Stuart Reid started by writing set piece blogs and used a Yscout account to study corners in detail.
- That work led to an unpaid internship at Leyton Orient and his entry into professional set piece analysis.
Success At Millwall Boosted Career
- Millwall contacted Stuart after his Leyton Orient work and hired him for a season.
- The team scored many corner goals that season and led to his reports evolving with club feedback.
Diagnose Before Prescribing Changes
- Ask coaches what they believe the set-piece problems are before prescribing solutions.
- Then watch the team's set pieces yourself and create a tailored strategy to fix those specific weaknesses.
