Laptop Gurus

We've heard from people at all levels of football but how does the head coach at a professional USL Championship side integrate data and analysis into his workflow? Tampa Bay Rowdies HC Neill Collins joined Tom Bodell on the latest episode of Laptop Gurus to reveal all. In this episode, Neill explains how he ended up Stateside, how he became Rowdies HC, and how he and his staff use data and analysis in recruitment, planning and much more.To find out more about Twenty3, visit our brand-new website, drop us an email and make sure you're following us on Twitter and LinkedIn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucy Rushton's career has taken her to one of the most successful and instantly recognisable franchises in Major League Soccer – Atlanta United. The Five Stripes were MLS Cup winners in 2018, in only their second season after entering the league, and have won plenty of plaudits for their success on and off the field, as well as unearthing numerous gems including Miguel Almirón and Josef Martínez. Via spells at Watford and Reading, Lucy has risen to become Atlanta United's Head of Technical Recruitment & Analysis and, in this fascinating episode of Laptop Gurus, she explains her career path, her experiences of working with data and analytics in football (and soccer!), how she came to work for the Five Stripes and the tools, resources and processes which put a winning team on the field in MLS.To find out more about Twenty3, visit our brand-new website, drop us an email and make sure you're following us on Twitter and LinkedIn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Liverpool defender turned Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher is our guest on the latest episode of Laptop Gurus, providing a fascinating insight into the world of data and analytics from two perspectives.As one of the most talented defenders of his generation, as well as being a bona fide Anfield legend, Carragher has transferred seamlessly to the world of punditry to become one of the most respected and informative analysts on television. And it's that expertise the 38-cap England international brings to this exclusive chat for Laptop Gurus.Carragher discusses his own experiences of data and analysis under managers including Rafa Benítez and Brendan Rodgers, how ProZone was used throughout his career, transitioning to the Sky Sports studio, the tools and resources he uses to keep his finger on the pulse of football, the pundits he admires and also wades into the debate about expected goals. To find out more about Twenty3, visit our brand-new website, drop us an email and make sure you're following us on Twitter and LinkedIn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Donovan, #StatMan for Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers, is our guest on Laptop Gurus this week. Mike's work at the Timbers includes compiling and looking into the franchise's data to discover stats, facts and quirks for his weekly columns, the club's social media output and more.He also talks about some of the most exciting young players currently plying their trade in MLS – Eryk Williamson, Henry Kessler, Julian Araujo and Daryl Dike (who has since joined EFL Championship side Barnsley, proving Mike's credentials!)You can follow Mike on Twitter. To find out more about Twenty3, email us via info@twenty3.sport See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laptop Gurus returns with Bundesliga expert and freelance journalist Chris Williams stopping by to provide some fascinating insight into Germany's top-flight. Alongside host Tom Bodell, he discusses: What's gone wrong for Borussia Dortmund and whether Marco Rose should their next head coachBayer Leverkusen's breakout star Florian WirtzEintracht Frankfurt's forward line of André Silva and Luka Jović.Follow Twenty3 on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more about what we do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Major League Soccer expert Chris Smith joins host Tom Bodell for the first episode of 2021 to take a deep dive into some of the league's biggest stories – The challenge facing Phil Neville at Inter MiamiHow Atlanta United are going back to their roots with Gabriel HeinzeWhat Greg Vanney must do to restore LA Galaxy to successFive hot young prospects you need to watch in 2021Follow Twenty3 on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more about what we do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the final episode of Laptop Gurus in 2020, we turned our attention to the Bundesliga with the help of Twenty3 ambassador and freelance journalist Constantin Eckner.On the agenda in this episode: A closer look at the Bundesliga's four Champions League representatives and how they'll fare in the knockout rounds, some love for underdogs Union Berlin and a critical look at Schalke who inexplicably find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table following a dreadful 2020.Follow Twenty3 on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more about what we do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each fortnight Laptop Gurus aims to go deeper on the biggest stories in football with the help of Twenty3's innovative Content Toolbox.In episode three, Squawka's Content and Social Media Editor Jake Entwistle joins host Tom Bodell to discuss some of the biggest stories in European football – how Jack Grealish has established himself as a key man for club and country and why Chelsea pair Reece James and Hakim Ziyech are a Premier League 'siege weapon'.Follow Twenty3 on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more about what we do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each fortnight Laptop Gurus aims to go deeper on the biggest stories in football with the help of Twenty3's innovative Content Toolbox.In episode two, Ranks FC's Sam Tighe joins host Tom Bodell to discuss three of the biggest stories in European football – Southampton's remarkable ascent to the Premier League summit, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's isolation on the left for Arsenal and whether someone, anyone other than Juventus will win the Scudetto. Follow Twenty3 on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more about what we do, or email info@twenty3.sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each fortnight Laptop Gurus aims to go deeper on the biggest stories in football with the help of Twenty3's innovative Content Toolbox. In the inaugural episode, Sky Sports' Data Editor Adam Smith joins host Tom Bodell to discuss two of the biggest transfer deadline day moves – Thomas Partey's switch to Arsenal and Manchester United's capture of Edinson Cavani.Follow Twenty3 on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more about what we do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Displays of loyalty are becoming ever rarer in modern football but Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero knew the meaning of the word.In the same summer the legendary striker-cum-attacker became a world champion with Italy, he followed the Bianconeri into Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal.Others, including Fabio Cannavaro, Lilian Thuram, Gianluca Zambrotta, Patrick Vieira and Zlatan Ibrahimović abandoned the Old Lady. But Del Piero stood by his club and was duly rewarded. He won the title and was Capocannoniere (top scorer) before repeating the trick following promotion.In almost 20 seasons, he became Juventus' all-time leading scorer, hitting 290 goals to overtake Giampiero Boniperti, and succeeded Gaetano Scirea as the club's leading appearance maker (705 appearances).And that's before we get to a trophy haul which included six Scudetti, the UEFA Champions League and a host of other pieces of silverware.In the latest episode of You, me and... host Tom Bodell was joined by Juventus fan, author and football journalist Adam Digby to remember Del Piero.You can listen below and make sure to subscribe via Acast, Spotify, Apple or most other podcast platforms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Football writer Si Lloyd is the guest to discuss Manchester United legend and famous spotlight avoider Paul Scholes. The diminutive genius was one of the most-talented midfielders of his generation and earned gushing praise from some of the game's biggest names. But why? In the latest episode of You, me and... we attempt to get to the bottom of it.Subscribe via Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Remember to visit Football Whispers for original and thought-provoking analytical and data-driven football content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There really wasn't anyone quite like King Eric. We all remember the so-called 'kung-fu' kick at Selhurst Park but the Gallic genius was a man of immense talent who stood up for what he believed in. With the help of Manchester United fan, journalist and author Daniel Harris, we remember a hero of the 90s who dragged Manchester United forward in five brilliant years.Remember to visit Football Whispers for original and thought-provoking analytical and data-driven football content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcaster, Football writer and Leeds United fan Jon MacKenzie joins host Tom Bodell to discuss the brilliant but injury affected career of former Leeds and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell – one of the Premier League's original foreign imports. From breakout star at Elland Road to Champions League winner – sort of – at Liverpool, we cover it all, including Kewell's ill-advised switch to Galatasaray.Remember to visit Football Whispers for original and thought-provoking analytical and data-driven football content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freelance journalist and Newcastle United fan Kristan Heneage joins host Tom Bodell for this week's episode of You, me and. The pair discuss the career of Newcastle United's most iconic player: Alan Shearer. There's also plenty of discussion around 'Wor Alan's' time at Southampton, winning the Premier League at Blackburn Rovers, rejecting Manchester United and Euro 1996. Remember to visit Football Whispers for original and thought-provoking analytical and data-driven football content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Owen Brown joins host Tom Bodell this week for the latest episode of You, me and. The pair discuss the legendary career of Lilian Thuram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Tom Bodell is joined by Redmen TV's Chris Pajak to talk all things Robbie Fowler. The pair detail the career of the player nicknamed 'God' by the Liverpool faithful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've covered Samba stars, World Cup winners and truly generational talents. This week, however, we're looking at a cult hero. Tom Bodell is joined by freelance writer and analyst David Hughes to talk about the transformative impact Duncan Ferguson had on Everton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, Tom Bodell is joined by Will Evans. The pair sit down to relive Juninho Paulista's brilliance for Brazil, Atlético Madrid and Middlesbrough. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest episode of You, me, and... host Tom Bodell is joined by Chelsea fan and freelance journalist Adam Newson to discuss the diminutive genius that was Gianfranco Zola.From humble beginnings in Italy with Napoli and Parma to Stamford Bridge, Zola was a gentleman and a class act. Reminisce in his brilliance in episode four of Football Whispers' 90s football podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Tom Bodell is joined once again by freelance writer Ryan Baldi. This time, the duo talk all things Zinedine Zidane. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A nostalgic look back at the original Ronaldo. Host Tom Bodell is joined by freelance writer Ryan Baldi to discuss the highs and lows of R9. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.