Darren, Tom W and Josh are back to talk about the Leeds' pre-season friendlies against Guieseley and Blackburn, as well as some U23s chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Weekly - Ep. 97 - Guiseley & Blackburn Review

We told you everything you need to know about stats last week. Now we're here to tell you all about tactics.Join Tom Woodhead, Jon and Tom Alderson for the journey... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 96 - Everything You Need To Know About Tactics

Another week, another Weekly.The boys are back to explain the basics of statistical evaluation of football.Given that we spend a lot of time talking about stats and not a lot of time explaining them, we thought it would be good to make a primer which covers all the basics. So here it is!To help you navigate and jump around the relevant sections, here are the time stamps of each topic:0.00 - Intro2.29 - Goalkeeper situation on Leeds6.39 - How did you get into stats?10.46 - What are the limits of statistical analysis?15.46 - What about confirmation bias?17.04 - How widely used are stats in the football industry?21.38 - Does Marcelo Bielsa use stats?24.46 - Why do we use “per 90” when talking about a player’s stats?26.20 - What metrics are useful to keep an eye on as Leeds fans?28.41 - What are expected goals and why are they useful?32.27 - Can expected goals be bad?34.55 - Why are there conflicting xG numbers?36.29 - Why does xG seem to underestimate chances as I see them with my eyes?38.35 - What is post-shot xG and why is it useful?40.32 - What is variance, what is regression, and why do they matter?44.09 - How do you quantify possession stats?46.24 - What are possession value models?49.23 - What are good metrics to show how teams progress the ball?51.43 - What is a “key pass”?53.24 - Shot and goal creating actions56.50 - Why is it hard to quantify defending?59.26 - What are the basic defensive metrics?1.00.28 - Pressures and how they are measured1.03.35 - What metrics should Leeds be looking at in the future?1.06.40 - What are new developments in statistics that excite you?1.10.56 - What metrics do you wish were available to you that aren’t?1.12.31 - Advice for people wanting to get into statistical analysis1.15.39 - OutroEnjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 95 - Everything You Need to Know About Stats

By now we've all learned where Leeds' weaknesses are...But what if you were managing an opposing team? How would you break us down?In this episode, Jon, Darren and Tom Alderson look at a few different Premier League sides and propose a tactical approach.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 94 - How to Beat Leeds United?

There is no domestic football on right now but that doesn't stop us from crowbarring Leeds United content into a Euros schedule.Today we have a hosting debut for Tom Woodhead as he mediates between Jon and Josh as they argue about who they would put in their Euros Leeds United XI.The rules are simple: pick players like for like from the Euros to try to recreate Leeds' starting XI last season. NB. no current Leeds players allowed.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 93 - Our Leeds United Euros XI

The Euros are in full swing but that isn't stopping us from confecting content for you.This week, Jon, Josh and Taldo are here to answer the question "Could Kalvin play 8 for Leeds?"Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 92 - Can Kalvin Play 8 for Leeds?

Last season feels so long ago now it's almost like it never happened... But he's our final treatment of 20/21 before we turn our attention fully on next season.Jon, Joe and the Toms are here for all your entertainment.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 91 - Season Review 20/21 Pt. II

Our beautiful Spanish wizard has left us. Folorn resigned, and armed with a bucketful of memories, Darren, Josh and Tom W discuss Pablo Hernandez: the player, the moments, the nutmegs. Oh so many nutmegs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 90 - Pablo Hernandez Special

Join Jon, Darren and Jacob as they take you through the first part of the 20/21 season...Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 89 - Season Review 20/21 Part I

At the beginning of last season, we recorded a preview episode where we considered some hypothetical questions.This week, we're returning to that episode to see how we fared... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 88 - The Hypothetical Season Review

We made it! The end of the season!Time for our summer break. But before that, Jon, Darren and Taldo are here to chat through the West Bromwich Albion game.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 87 - West Bromwich Albion Review

Our final preview pod of the season! We made it!But first there is the small matter of the Southampton game to get out of the way.Once done, we're joined by Grant Harrison, a West Brom fan, to talk through the weekend's fixture.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 86 - Southampton Review/West Brom Preview

Double header for you today!First up, Jon, Darren and Taldo chat about the Burnley game where Leeds came out comfortable victors.Then, second half, they're joined by Lucy Highnett to preview the Southampton game on Tuesday.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 85 - Burnley Review/Southampton Preview

With the end of the season in sight, the boys are back with a Burnley Preview ahead of the weekend.Jon, Joe and Josh are joined by another J - Jamie Smith, a freelance journalist and Burnley fan.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 84 - Burnley Preview

What a game! The boys are back!And so is this podcast as Jon, Darren and Joe are in buoyant mood dissecting the 3-1 win over Spurs.Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegameoftheirlives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly - Ep. 83 - Spurs Review

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