The Chris Gill Podcast

The TRUTH behind football multi-club ownerships - Jason Stephens #46This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️For this video I am joined by Jason Stephens, a international football business lecturer at UCFB. Jason is an expert on the growing trend of multi-club ownerships in football (MCOs) and kindly shares some of his wisdom.Man City are of course part of this with City Football Group, but the whole landscape is a web of connections between rich individuals, businesses, and venture funds.I found this conversation fascinating and so I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to subscribe!0:00 - Introduction2:27 - Jason joins and gives overview of MCOs8:12 - Ownerships or Partnerships?9:36 - The Red Bull model15:47 - Racing City Group19:24 - Rules and regulations (Man City, Girona, AC Milan)34:00 - Deep dive into City Football Group, dodgy transfers?52:05 - Positives and negatives of MCOs56:37 - Future predictions, a super league?1:01:35 - Wrap up, where to learn moreCheck out the PDF I reference here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jasonstephens4sports_premier-league-multi-club-ownership-links-activity-7145834721229303808-T1ju?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopCheck out the episode I mentioned about Football Finance with Kieran Maguire here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y15qsP8bhHs#mancity #cityfootballgroup #manchestercity #redbull #multiclubownership◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

David Sumpter, an applied mathematician and author of Soccermatics, joins to unveil the fascinating intersection of mathematics and football. He discusses how mathematical models can demystify the game’s randomness and enhance tactical understanding. Topics range from expected goals and pitch control to innovative scouting tools using AI. David highlights the significance of metrics like expected threat and shares his insights on engaging players with analytics. A must-listen for football enthusiasts curious about the science behind the game!

Man Utd ownership, financial fair play, TV deals & millions in wages! - Kieran Maguire #44 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️This weeks guest in football finance expert, Kieran Maguire. Kieran is a university lecturer in football finance, author and co-host of the 'Price of Football' podcast.In this conversation we break down a lot of topical football finance topics such as player wages, tv deals, financial fair play and the ownership of Manchester United.I hope you enjoy the video and if you do, please don't forget to subscribe!0:00 - Introduction 2:06 - Kieran joins and gives overview3:44 - How football clubs make money11:05 - Financial fair play, Man City, Forest and Everton charges19:07 - Multi-club ownership25:00 - Broadcast Deals (Sky, TNT Sports)36:27 - Man Utd ownership, debt, transfers45:09 - Transfer fees, player wages49:48 - Jose Mourinho, manager pay-outs54:59 - Additional myths about football finance57:44 - Kierans books, podcast, where to hear more from Kieran, recommendationsThe Price of football book - https://amzn.to/3vUAZirUnfit and improper persons book - https://amzn.to/3SyQd5qCheck out Kieran's podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-price-of-football/id1482886394◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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 to be a football scout (and what scouting is REALLY like!) - Chris Robinson #43This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Check out Chris new scouting book for 2025! - https://amzn.to/3XGWjmC The guest for todays video is very experienced scout, Chris Robinson. Chris has experience in coaching and management as well as a very extensive scouting career with his most recent spell being with Chelsea FC.Chris has experience in all areas of scouting and is kind enough to share some of the things he has learnt over any years in the game.Don't forget to subscribe for more content like this!0:00 - Introduction2:00 - Chris joins, gives background, and explains different types of scouting6:13 - Managing Cheltenham, how things have changed over the years11:05 - Joining Chelsea as a scout, integration scouting14:20 - What does a scouting department look like?18:08 - Youth scouting (ages, positions, agents)30:35 - Has scouting been professionalised? Are scouts undervalued?36:54 - The day in the life of a scout, what to look out for44:10 - Scouting an individual player48:15 - Modern day scouting (position specific)53:40 - Selling players for profit, teams without academies56:42 - Advice for aspiring scouts59:57 - The Scouting Game (Chris' new business)1:02:39 - Book recommendations, wrap up, where to find ChrisBooks mentioned by Chris:The signal and the Noise - https://amzn.to/48tN1OgThe Numbers Game – https://amzn.to/3O0drPe Football Hackers - https://amzn.to/41WWtHp Inverting the Pyramid - https://amzn.to/3RYXAlrThe Mixer – https://amzn.to/41V3IQ0 Intensity (Pep Lijnders) - https://amzn.to/47y2Fqg Chris now also has created his own business, that you can check out here: www.thescoutinggame.co.uk◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

Sports Data Analytics - (Power BI, Python, Tableau etc.) - Lorna Belford #42This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5cThe guest for this video is Lorna Belford, the Performance Data Lead at the UK Sports Institute. Lorna explains what she gets up to in her role, and explains the tools that she uses now, and has done in the past to help gain better insights across a range of sports.Lorna also spent some time in the golf sector, carrying out some really interesting tests on golf balls, clubs, and even turf.We speak about (and Lorna gives some advice) on Tableau, Power BI, Python, SPSS, Matlab, Minitab and others. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already!The books Lorna mentioned:Data Visualisation (Andy Kirk) - https://amzn.to/3TYuipJInvisible Women (Caroline Criado Perez) - https://amzn.to/3to8Q2w TLDR email that Lorna mentioned - https://tldr.tech/ 0:00 - Introduction1:59 - Lorna joins, the difference between data analyst/engineer/scientist6:41 - Dashboards, the UK Sports Institute9:17 - Lorna's education and background13:19 - Lack of female representation in data roles21:05 - Lorna's interesting roles in golf29:58 - Matlab, Minitab, VBA for Excel34:10 - Lorna's current role (Performance Data Lead)43:53 - Tips for Tableau and Power BI52:08 - Other tools, different tech stacks of different teams54:46 - Case study explains work with UK diving and swimming teams59:52 - Lorna gives 3 tips to get started1:03:37 - Book recommendations, summary, where to find Lorna◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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 to get started in Sport Analytics (Python, R, SQL, Visualisations) - @McKayJohns #41This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5cThe guest for this weeks video is McKay Johns! If you have an interest in sports analytics and have been on YouTube or Twitter in the last few years then you probably already know who McKay is!.McKay has his own channel where he shares incredibly valuable tutorials and other tips on getting started in sports analytics. He has been a real help for so many new football analysts and so I so happy to be able to do this collaboration with him. Thanks for all the work you do McKay!0:00 - Introduction2:11 - McKay joins and gives overview, different types of data roles7:30 - Inspirations for McKay, getting started10:42 - Keeping up with trends, picking a niche14:08 - The tools that McKay uses, Python, R, SQL19:26 - Tips for getting started, questions from viewers34:29 - McKays predictions for the future, AI, ChatGPT42:43 - Web scraping45:20 - Analysis of Jude Bellingham49:29 - Nice, visual tables using Python51:34 - Book recommendations, summary, wrap upYou can check out McKay's channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/McKayJohnsFollowing McKay on Twitter – https://twitter.com/mckayjohns?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorMcKay’s web scraping course - https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/webscraping-data-workshop?ref=3f7c5cBooks mentioned by McKay:Socermatics - https://amzn.to/40tfWym Soccernomics - https://amzn.to/3RnkS3B Moneyball – https://amzn.to/3S0OpC2Red Rising - https://amzn.to/47cx2Cx◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

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.

Why a strong MINDSET is the key to success! - Steve Sallis #39This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Steve Sallis is the founder of Solutions Mindset, a company that looks to coach and optimise the mindset of ambitious individuals, to help them achieve success. After a career in education, Steve now works closely with business leaders and professional athletes, such as coaches and footballers at the top of the game. Steve's extensive experience and passion for success is clear to see, and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.Within football, he has recently worked with the likes of AFC Wimbledon, Cardiff, and Northampton Town, enjoying two relegation escapes, and one promotion.Don't forget to subscribe for more videos like this!Solutions Mindset - https://www.solutionsmindset.com/Steve's book (Educating Football) - https://amzn.to/3RY5qwD0:00 - Introduction1:47 - Steve joins and gives overview, playing, Jimmy Bullard5:48 - Steve's teaching background, working at Millwall10:57 - Challenges in football academies15:38 - Solutions Mindset (Steve's business)18:24 - Working with football clubs23:41 - Super strengths25:09 - Steve's relationship with players, pre-game and post-game35:28 - The difference between a manager and a leader37:16 - Managing his own mindset, working with the SFA40:20 - Exclusive! Steve's upcoming book42:13 - Appearing on Sunderland Til I Die (Netflix)44:37 - Advice, closing remarks◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

20+ years as a pro footballer! (memories, mindset, training) - James Coppinger #38This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️The guest for this weeks video is James Coppinger who enjoyed a professional footballing career spanning over 20 years, and 800 professional appearances!James spent a large chunk of his career at Doncaster Rovers and enjoyed some incredible moments with them including promotions, and cup runs and a very dramatic final day of the season away at Brentford (Rovers fans will know exactly what I mean!).James opens up about troubles he had with his mentality and mindset early on, but how he overcame these and ended up with a professional career more than double the average length.James new book can be found here: https://amzn.to/4aEsVSX 0:00 - Introduction1:50 - James joins and gives background5:16 - Signing for Newcastle, Sir Bobby Robson, family influence12:23 - Moving to Exeter, considering quitting17:03 - Doncaster Rovers, working with mindset coach, the famous Brentford game29:18 - How James had a long career33:33 - James' thoughts on video analysis36:05 - James' mindset business, pressures, retiring45:32 - James' book (check it out! - https://amzn.to/4aEsVSX )46:45 - Advice for young footballers48:34 - People who have impacted James' career, more advice![Had to re-upload at 400 views due to small error]Video Credit to Doncaster Rovers (Rovers Player) for the footage of the goal in the intro. Full video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3ElXgd23I◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

The changing landscape of sport science (25+ career!) - Dave Carolan #37 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️The guest for this episode is Dave Carolan, an ever present member of the sport science industry for now almost 30 years. Dave has held many positions at various football clubs including Norwich, Colchester, Birmingham, Derby, and most recently, Millwall. Dave's career has seen him work with a wide range of players, coaches and other practitioners, and his longevity has a lot to do with his ability to keep up with trends and stay ahead of the game in such an evolving industry.Dave shares some of the things he gets up to, how the field is changing and continues to do so, player data, and he also shares some great advice for younger practitioners coming through.Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already! The book Dave mentioned at the end (Shackletons Way) - https://amzn.to/3NaKIHk 0:00 - Introduction1:48 - Dave joins and gives some background6:09 - What Dave puts his longevity down to10:25 - Working closely with Gary Rowett13:36 - Dave's initial tasks when joining a new club17:36 - Keeping up with trends and new technologies26:10 - An average week for Dave, reports and reviews33:47 - GPS devices, tracking sleep, data ownership41:32 - Athletes working with practitioners outside of clubs 47:17 - Data from international clubs50:01 - Mentorship, networking, social media1:00:39 - Soft skills1:06:09 - Book and podcast recommendations1:08:36 - What is next for Dave, wrap up, summary◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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