The Chris Gill Podcast

Injuries are costing Premier League clubs MILLIONS! - Jason McKenna #66This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Jason McKenna is a Premier League injury and performance analyst. He has worked in the media and consulted with various clubs and organisations on all things injuries.I found this to be a really interesting conversation where we dived into the true cost of injuries, what injury trends Jason is seeing from his data, AI and much more!Timestamps below for your convenience, and please subscribe and give the video a like if you enjoy!Any questions, leave a comment below...0:00 - Introduction1:46 - Jason joins and gives background4:29 - Whats stats does Jason use?11:45 - Injuries per 1k mins played15:33 - Premier League trends and type of injuries21:20 - Playing through injuries26:23 - Time spent injured and the costs involved37:10 - Medical staff and mental health44:36 - When do most injuries occur? 51:14 - More on AI, do kick off times matter?55:56 - Where can people learn more, summary & wrap upSome of Jason’s articles:The cost of injuries in the Premier League: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2024/07/18/the-cost-of-injuries-in-the-premier-league-2023-2024/Mental Health and Injuries: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2024/06/11/could-improved-mental-health-provision-speed-up-physical-recovery/Check out Premier Injuries: https://www.premierinjuries.com/ #premierleague #liverpool #mancity #arsenal #rodri #injury #injuryupdate ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

From INTERN at Scunthorpe Utd, to working in the MLS - Harry Jamieson #65This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Harry Jamieson is currently head of player development at new MLS side, San Diego FC. Harry started his analysis career, back in the UK, as an intern at Scunthorpe United. After becoming head of analysis there, and spending 7 years at the club, he moved onto Rotherham United who were in the Championship at the time.From Rotherham, he made his big move to the MLS, firstly to Toronto FC, before joining his current club, San Diego.In this conversation we learn about Harrys journey and some of the experiences he has had along the way. We speak about working in the EFL with lots of games and very little resources.If you like the video, please consider subscribing!0:00 - Introduction2:09 - Harry joins, background, starting in analysis10:24 - Scunthorpe, moving up from an intern13:19 - The changing role of an analyst, data18:45 - Working in the EFL, low budgets and lots of travel22:45 - Rotherham Utd29:00 - Working with and learning from different managers35:15 - Internships and analyst salaries41:56 - Moving to Toronto50:50 - Analysis departments in MLS55:12 - Harrys new role at San Diego FC1:07:45 - Advice for other analysts1:10:25 - Wrap up, summary, book recommendationRelated EpisodesScott Madle: https://youtu.be/N0pNiRmPUPw Sam Green: https://youtu.be/WLKPLpTmtMc Lucy Rushton: https://youtu.be/9tPdnQJ-Vl8 Tom Corden: https://youtu.be/8S3vr823ysU Ewan Sharp: https://youtu.be/8aC01wQ_x-0 Book MentionedThe Last Lecture: https://amzn.to/3ZxPCDj ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Why your football data NEEDS context! - Robert Rogers #64This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Robert Rogers is the Head of English Football Operations for German based data company, Impect.Impect are known for their 'packing' data that essentially measures the number of opponents that are passed through with a specific action, such as a pass or dribble.In this conversation we talk about how important context is to football data, the changing role of the analyst and Rob even shares his screen to give a little insight into packing data.0:00 - Introduction1:48 - Rob joins and gives background5:18 - Work experience at Blackpool FC11:01 - The role of the analyst, how it has changed16:45 - Impect & Packing Data25:49 - Use cases and the amount of the data 29:42 - Different data providers, reliability33:31 - Expected Threat36:33 - The importance of context, screen share46:29 - Set Plays49:28 - Looking ahead in sports analytics42:07 - Advice for working in sport55:32 - Book recommendations, summary, can Rob speak German?Related EpisodesLiam Henshaw: https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJsRob Suddaby: https://youtu.be/_92Y5fXwP-Q Tim Keech: https://youtu.be/v4FIxTP4sWU Stuart Reid: https://youtu.be/L26gDkvcCY0Books MentionedInverting the Pyramid: https://amzn.to/3YVUZw7 How to win the Premier League: https://amzn.to/48GcLrp Check out Impect: https://www.impect.com/en/ueber-uns/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

In this discussion, Andy Kirk, an independent data visualization expert, shares his journey from art and math to consulting for sports organizations like Arsenal. He defines data visualization as a key to uncovering patterns in data and outlines the three pillars of effective visuals: trustworthiness, accessibility, and elegance. Andy warns against common mistakes like unnecessary charts and poor color use. He also recommends tools for beginners and emphasizes the importance of storytelling, drawing inspiration from photography and journalism to enhance visual communication.

Head of Football Operations at Blackburn Rovers - Rudy Gestede #62This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Rudy Gestede played over 350 times as a professional player but has now transitioned to a different type of role.Rudy is currently Head of Football Operations at Blackburn Rovers and was kind enough to join me and discuss all things player transfers, budgets, and what goes on off the pitch.Thanks for watching, and please subscribe if you haven't already!Other relevant episodesSean Kimberley (ex Head of recruitment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J872WZs1i5s&t=1sMark Cartwright (Sporting Director): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCb8L9vRxbw Andy Belk (Head of recruitment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n70NzZxzyU 0:00 - Introduction1:55 - Rudy joins and gives background4:48 - Retiring from playing, the transition9:20 - Rudy describes his role of head of football operations15:15 - How Rudy got the job, learning20:34 - An average week for Rudy22:44 - Transfer windows and relationship with CEO27:32 - The process of a transfer31:56 - Agents34:39 - Shortlisted players, deciding on players36:19 - Scouting from around the World, Yuki Ohashi41:06 - Budgets, managing salaries, costs43:43 - Using the loan system47:50 - Data in football, important to Rudy?49:22 - Long term planning, pressure, what is success?54:22 - Message to Blackburn fans#sportingdirector #blackburnrovers #blackburn #rovers #eflchampionship #eflchampionship◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Football Data Insights ANALYST at FIFA - Rob Suddaby #61This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Rob Suddaby is currently football data insights analyst at FIFA. Before this, he spent time working in the analytics departments at both Norwich City and Leicester City.Rob's background is actually in accounting. After working as an accountant and financial analyst, he made the decision to pursue something that he found much more interesting. Football Analytics.In this conversation, Rob shares his journey, talks about some of the tools he uses, and what the analytics department at FIFA looks like. Really interesting stuff.Check out DataCamp, where Rob learned Python: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA0:00 - Introduction1:53 - Rob joins and gives background11:29 - Transferrable skills14:37 - What does a data analyst do at a football club?18:37 - Which roles make up a data department?23:10 - Too much data?27:51 - Working at Leicester City and Norwich36:04 - Tableau, Power BI and Alteryx43:19 - Databases (why important?)46:16 - Rob's current role at FIFA52:52 - 15,000 data points per game56:26 - The FIFA Training Centre59:09 - How FIFA hired football analysts1:01:56 - How Rob has been learning Python1:05:36 - Book recommendations, where to find Rob, wrap upFIFA Training Centre: https://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/en/ Other Episodes we mentioned:Sam Radford: https://youtu.be/vPk8juQW-uo Chris Loxton: https://youtu.be/dTqT-PeuDYk Liam Henshaw: https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJs McKay Johns: https://youtu.be/sCXLxNI7b0g Books Mentioned:Daily Stoic: https://amzn.to/3ZUqokB The Numbers Game: https://amzn.to/3YiuqlB Sports Analytics: https://amzn.to/3zRqgYp#fifa #footballanalytics #sportsanalytics #footballanalysis ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Football data analyst & scout at Hearts FC - Liam Henshaw #60This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Liam Henshaw joins for his second appearance on the podcast to chat all things data analysis and scouting within football.Liam currently works at Hearts FC and actually got that job partly due to his prominent portfolio of work and online presence within the world of football analysis.Liam shares what he gets up to in his current role, and provides some great advice for those looking to get started. Any questions, leave a comment below!0:00 - Introduction2:01 - Liam joins and gives some background4:24 - Getting the job at Hearts FC10:14 - An average week for Liam 16:14 - Who makes up the recruitment department?19:20 - Video scouting, increased reach & work permits29:19 - Squad building (positions, planning, playing styles)39:54 - Working with a smaller budget and utilising loan players51:20 - Types of data, what is still to come?55:24 - Advice for those starting out1:09:34 - Networking and connecting with others1:11:47 - What's next for Liam1:14:14 - Wrap up, useful links, book recommendationsCheck out the last time Liam came on the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG_i0XHCZPw Liam’s website: https://www.liamhenshaw.com/ Books MentionedIntensity: https://amzn.to/4gQlcUP Share your Work: https://amzn.to/3XVIgsB Build the Invisible: https://amzn.to/4gMWB3n #heartsfc #hearts #scouting #talentid #dataanalysis #sportsanalysis ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Premier League ANALYST to university lecturer - Tom Corden #59This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Tom Corden is currently a lecturer in performance analysis at the university of Worcester. Before that, he spent 7 years working as an analyst at Nottingham Forest FC.What started as an internship with the youth teams ended up with several promotions to U18s analyst, head of academy analyst and eventually roles with the first team. Tom was involved in the promotion campaign to the Premier League and has worked under various managers during his time at the City Ground.A very experienced analyst, now passing his expertise to the next generation of analysts. A great chat covering Tom's journey and some great bits of advice for those looking create a career for themselves within sports analysis.0:00 - Introduction1:51 - Tom joins, background and winning at Wembley5:24 - Background in sports coaching9:15 - Interning, being pro-active & unpaid work21:19 - Progressing through roles Nottingham Forest25:56 - The differences between academy and first team28:48 - Doing a Masters whilst working full time35:47 - Moving up to the first team47:10 - Pre-season for an analyst50:23 - Making the most of your software/data53:51 - The coach analyst role57:42 - Work/Life balance as an analyst1:02:24 - Leaving the role of an analyst1:06:23 - Teaching the next crop of analysts1:12:14 - Networking, more advice1:15:47 - Book recommendations, wrap upRelated VideosCraig Innes (Leaving the role of an analyst): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGE2oaM-2rABooks MentionedLegacy: https://amzn.to/3zkpL90Eleven Rings: https://amzn.to/3z8waUO#forest #nottinghamforest #sportsanalysis #premierleague ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAIntro Music"Ashes" by Cold CinemaLink: https://bit.ly/3VPl3WZ

Data Scientist at Norwich City FC - Sam Radford #58 This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Sam is entering his 4th season working in professional football. The first, an internship with Sunderland whilst completing his Masters, the second a spell within the recruitment team at Rotherham Utd, and now, he is a data scientist at Norwich City. Sam's background is actually in engineering, but that wasn't what he really wanted to apply his knowledge to. Norwich City are well known for having a great analysis department and in this conversation Sam shares what he gets up to, and what his journey has been like so far. We chat recruitment, data, advice and plenty more.0:00 - Introduction 1:37 - Sam joins and gives background 4:45 - Sam's masters degree, video or data? 11:20 - Did Sam have a portfolio of work? 13:02 - Sam's Masters thesis (predicted transfer values) 14:52 - Sunderland AFC and then recruitment analyst at Rotherham 20:12 - The process of getting the Norwich job, who Sam works with 23:12 - Skills required to be a data scientist, & presenting data 27:05 - Focussing on recruitment 30:33 - Building out a data department (when starting out) 32:56 - An average week for Sam, working with scouts 38:56 - How Sam keeps up with trends and new skills 41:46 - What to do without access to big data providers 44:02 - Podcasts, summary, wrap upCheck out this video with Craig Innes showing how tracking data is being used in the recruitment process: https://youtu.be/fKnSMJdOBto ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

How football clubs are using VIRTUAL REALITY - Dr Ben Greenhough #57 This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this episode I am joined by Dr Ben Greenhough, the current head of research at sports VR company Rezzil. Ben comes from a sport science background and after working in a couple of football clubs, he ended up in his current, very interesting role at Rezzil.Rezzil offer various solutions for individual players and for this episode we focus on video analysis, injury rehabilitation and cognitive training.Really interesting to see what is currently being done, but also to start thinking about where this technology can go to in the future.Timestamps below, and don't forget, subscribe to the channel if you haven't already!0:00 - Introduction 2:17 - Ben joins and gives background7:41 - Ben's roles within football clubs (sport science, S&C)12:31 - The differences between virtual, augmented, mixed and extended reality17:42 - The headset, other equipment/devices23:24 - Where does VR fit into a football club?27:24 - Which sports are leading the way in VR?31:40 - Combining VR with tracking data35:08 - The 3 main benefits of using VR in football38:25 - Injury Rehabilitation43:05 - The Rezzil Index, reviewing footage in 'point of view'47:51 - Bens thoughts on future developments in VR55:01 - Books, podcasts, places to learn moreCheck out Rezzil: https://rezzil.com/why-rezzil/ Other episodes mentionedDave Carolan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pWeqNF0k2c◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA