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Like, I do dabble occasionally, mainly to argue with people on a Liverpool fan forum, but don't think the world is missing out on much... Thanks though!

03.03.2026 09:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Throwing shade at @themlg.bsky.social huh...?

Me, I'm sticking to Excel, so it's probably a good thing I don't do soccer analytics anymore!

03.03.2026 00:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
The slides from my OptaPro Conference presentation Opta have just announced that they are now taking submissions for The OptaPro Analytics Forum 2015 (more details here ). Earlier this year...

Sorry, this is even older, and not even xG, but I'm not sure if you'll find more game state charts in one place than here, so thought I'd share

woolyjumpersforgoalposts.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-...

25.02.2026 22:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New Vacancy - Data Engineer I am excited to share we are recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our Research team at Liverpool Football Club - this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be a… | ... New Vacancy - Data Engineer I am excited to share we are recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our Research team at Liverpool Football Club - this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be a par...

We’re recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our Research team at Liverpool FC. In my (perhaps biased) view, it’s a great opportunity to join an excellent team, work at the forefront of sports analytics, and have a tangible impact.
www.linkedin.com/posts/conorq...

19.02.2026 12:24 👍 36 🔁 33 💬 0 📌 6

Didn't even realise he was there until I saw him celebrate the goal last night

11.02.2026 14:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Interesting match choice to practice on for an Everton (but Spurs really...) fan!

14.01.2026 18:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

That's better

Anyways, Liverpool have had the hardest schedule so far, Leeds have had the easiest.

Sunderland, Spurs and Villa have a negative xGD, despite having played teams who on average have a negative xGD, not the best if signs for them.

21.11.2025 18:52 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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21.11.2025 18:51 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Sigh... Dunno why it's blacked out

21.11.2025 18:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Was interested to look at the strength of schedule for the Prem so far, so thought I may as well share it. Numbers on the right are the averages of each teams opposition this season.

21.11.2025 18:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

And we can't play ourselves...

10.11.2025 18:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Sorry to hear that James.
Not the story of course, that was a good one!

To Peter!

22.10.2025 22:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Yep...

21.10.2025 16:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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When Scottie '2 hottie' Scheffler came up against Fleetwood & Rose
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27.09.2025 23:06 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I've been waiting for the right opportunity!

22.09.2025 14:06 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I used to collect photos of ginger cats

22.09.2025 14:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0