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Scout for Southampton FC | Sport Republic. Author of 3 books.

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Lee Scott
4 years
I am giving away 3 signed copies of my upcoming book King Klopp. To enter just retweet and like this tweet. Winners will be drawn on the 8th of August.
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3 years
Since it's World Book Day I will give away the three copies of Marcelo Bielsa - 13 steps to the Premier League that I still have from my authors copies. Just like and RT this tweet. I'll choose three winners on Sunday and get them signed and sent out.
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3 years
Little bit of personal news. I’m really pleased to have been given the opportunity to join the recruitment team at Aberdeen. It’s not often in football that you get an opportunity to work for the team that you support. Can’t wait to get going!
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5 years
Some personal news. I've signed a contract with a publisher to produce my first book. Breaking the Premier League: The tactical concepts behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Planning for an August 2019 release....
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4 years
Released early 2021.
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2 years
Announcement is now official. Delighted to have joined Velez CF in a full time role as Chief Scout. Can’t wait to take this next step forward in my career.
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Vélez Club de Fútbol
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👔 OFICIAL | Desde el #VelezCF damos la bienvenida a Lee Scott como nuestro nuevo Jefe de Scouting. 🗣️ Lee Scott: << Estoy muy emocionado de unirme al Vélez C.F. (...) >> 👋 ¡Bienvenido Lee! ℹ️ #100A ñosJuntos 💙🤍💛🤍💙
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7 years
I've just been given three copies of #FM18 to give away. Winners will be chosen at randon. Just like and retweet this tweet to enter.
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6 years
So this is coming soon. Spread the word. All retweets hugely appreciated.
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3 years
Small piece of personal news. I am now working as the Head of Analysis at Velez Club de Futbol. Really excited to be part of such an interesting project at the club.
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5 years
The cover art for my book on Manchester City under Pep Guardiola has been finalised. A slight change in the title. Still aiming for release in August.
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8 years
I'll have three codes available for #FM17 with Beta access. To win one simply retweet and like this tweet. Winners will be chosen at random.
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5 years
Another impressive win for @ManCity today. We are now just over three weeks away from the release of my book Mastering the Premier league. Still available to pre order now for those that want to learn more about Pep Guardiolas system RTs appreciated
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8 months
Old news for some by now. Really excited to be joining the recruitment team at Southampton. Exciting times ahead!
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4 years
I have just signed the contract for my third book. Marcelo Bielsa - 13 steps to the Premier League will be released at the beginning of 2021. Via @PitchPublishing
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6 years
A quick example for you from the book I'm working on showing the tactical mechanisms used by Manchester City last season under Guardiola. Quick penetrative passes in transition to move from an overload to an isolated 1v1 in wide areas. All RT's hugely appreciated.
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3 years
Book four. Due for release later in 2021....
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9 months
I felt quite privileged to be asked to contribute to Scouted50 amongst some very talented contributors. Here are the players that I chose for my entry.
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SCOUTED
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This is SCOUTED50, a definitive guide to the next generation. A panel of experts rank the top 50 breakout talents to watch in the 2023/24 season, from known to niche. The handcrafted resource to get ahead of the curve on the future of football.
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4 years
It's here. Just received my authors copies of my second book. Can't believe that I have written one book. Let alone two! It is fully released in August.
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4 years
Just watching back the Manchester City Vs Sheffield United match. (Tactical analysis coming tomorrow) Out of possession I haven't seen a side as good as Sheff Utd this season. Their system of balance and cover is quite something.
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5 years
Following the success of Mastering the Premier League it is probably time to start sharing my new project. King Klopp: Rebuilding the Liverpool Dynasty will be released in the second half of 2020. Any RT's hugely appreciated.
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I’m considering starting a podcast (if I can find a co-host) covering scouting. I’d like to be able to talk about players in general but also the processes behind scouting. Hopefully with some special guests as we go. What do you guys think? Would it be of interest?
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6 years
How the hell have Nottingham Forest managed to pull off the signing of Joao Carvalho from Benfica? Outrageous talent. If he was available then a lot of clubs at a higher level have missed out in a big way.
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4 years
Coming in February 2021 via @PitchPublishing
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4 years
Confirmation today from my publisher that we will be aiming for a late August release for my second book. Made the final choices of chapters and content today. I'll share the link when it's available to pre order.
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3 years
Today is release day! My third book is now available in all good book shops. Can't believe I've written three books! RTs appreciated Marcelo Bielsa: Thirteen Steps to the Premier League
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3 years
Just received my delivery of author copies of my next book. It looks great. Fantastic work again by the team at @PitchPublishing
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4 years
Wasn't expecting this to come this year... I think I need to speak to someone at @FootballManager to get my attributes raised... I will still, of course, still be hiring myself whenever I play the game.
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A quick look at the chapters involved in my upcoming book. Mastering the Premier League - The tactical concepts behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Available for pre-order now. All RT's appreciated.
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3 years
Brondby have won the transfer window with this one. One of my favourite players to watch.
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Brøndby IF
3 years
Velkommen til Marko Divković, der er ny mand i nummer 24! 🇭🇷💛💙 Læs mere om skiftet her 👇
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Excellent example of Ajax building up through the thirds. Great patience, movement and discipline #Ajax #Bosz
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6 years
As an aside I am still planning to start an English language Ajax podcast. Let me know if this is something that you would be interested in contributing to or even just hearing. RT's appreciated
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2 years
Today is the end of my notice and as such my last day working for Aberdeen FC. I have been fortunate to have been able to work with some fantastic people at this great club. I’m sharing this publicly due to the large number of club related messages that I receive here.
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4 years
With football in lockdown there has been a huge amount of goodwill from people sharing content. I thought I would join in. I have copies of my first book (Mastering the Premier League) available on PDF. I'll give away 50 copies. My DMs are open. Message me with your email.
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4 years
Pre-order is now open. Release date is the 8th February. Marcelo Bielsa: Thirteen Steps to the Premier League
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I'm considering hosting a webinar to go through some of the concepts in this book. Would this be something that any of you would be interested in?
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It's here. Just received my authors copies of my second book. Can't believe that I have written one book. Let alone two! It is fully released in August.
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I'm hoping to have my book on Guardiola's tactical system from the 2017/18 season ready for release in early to mid October. It's a Labour of love. Hopefully the work will be worth it.
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4 years
Next book?
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Another example for you from the book that I'm working on showing the tactical mechanisms used by Manchester City last season under Guardiola. This time positioning to allow Ederson to play forward from the back. Options of passes in front of the press or beyond.
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My analysis of the Manchester City vs Sheffield United match is now live on @TotalAnalysis Read my take on the importance of United's defensive structure. Then see how Guardiola changes the system completely at halftime to counteract this.
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3 years
I'm playing around again with the idea of offering webinars around the topics of my books. Drop this tweet a like if this is something that you would be interested in.
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I don’t normally post personal things on here but this time I’ll make an exception. I tested positive for COVID. I’m still exhausted after doing simple things around the house. I keep thinking about how much worse this would be if I wasn’t vaccinated. Please get the vaccine.
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3 years
I signed the contract for my fourth book today. Release will be later on this year. I'll reveal the title and subject when I have the cover art...
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9 months
Today is the end of my notice and as such my last day working for Vélez CF. I have been fortunate to have been able to work with some fantastic people at the club. I wish the club and my former colleagues nothing but success going fo I’m sharing this publicly due to the large
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Lee Scott
7 years
Example of vertical build up play from Lille under Bielsa. They are going to be a lot of fun to watch this season.
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4 years
Today is the day King! My second book is available from today and can be found in all good bookshops. King Klopp: Rebuilding the Liverpool Dynasty
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5 years
So, my upcoming book is available for pre order now from Amazon. This is all still surreal for me but if you did want to pre order then now is your chance. Mastering the Premier League: The Tactical Concepts behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
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Lee Scott
5 years
Luka Jovic remains the only player I have seen in recent years that reminds me so completely of Marco Van Basten. In terms of movement and pure finishing ability the two are very similar. Someone is going to get a bargain, despite the price.
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SCOUTED
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🇷🇸 Luka Jović (21) 'Jović scores every type of goal imaginable. 'He scores with his left, his right, his head; from close in, outside the box, or via acrobatic volleys. He's the kind of striker that defenders hate to play against.' ✍️ @FMAnalysis
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7 years
Currently working my way through all of Manchester City's matches this season. Four games in and I've got pages and pages of notes. There could well be a book in this.
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4 years
My second book King Klopp: Rebuilding the Liverpool Dynasty is now available to pre-order on Amazon. If you enjoyed Mastering the Premier League then I'm confident you will also enjoy this one. All RTs hugely appreciated.
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6 years
I have a piece up on @esdfanalysis looking closely at Napoli under Sarri and the importance of playing between the lines in the attacking phase. Any feedback or RT's appreciated
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4 years
Currently getting schooled by a 9 year old. Great game @ctrattackgame
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7 years
Working on a piece for @esdfanalysis on Marcelo Bielsa's debut as coach for Lille. His positional structure is already evident
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I have three copies of Mastering the Premier League to give away! To win one just retweet this and make sure you're following me. Winners announced Saturday 12th. Mastering the Premier League: The Tactical Concepts behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
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5 years
A strong first half from Manchester City there. Chapters 2,4,7,12 and 15 in particular relevant from what I have seen so far. If you want to better understand this system them 'Mastering the Premier League' is available to pre order. RTs appreciated
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4 years
So today @RonnieDogMedia and @TotalAnalysis is 2 years old. The growth that we have seen in that time has been incredible. Today with 24 hours notice a group of us produced a 130+ page report that will be used in a meeting with a regular Champions League club. Dream big.
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3 years
Nice Christmas Eve surprise today. The Japanese publisher that bought the rights to my second book sent me the translated version. There is something very cool about seeing your book in Japanese!
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So...after one day on pre order my book has reached number 1 on the hot new releases in football chart on Amazon. Thanks to all those that have shared this so far. It is very much appreciated.
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I have been massively humbled to the reaction to Mastering the Premier League. I'm so glad that so many people are enjoying it. This evening I started planning the structure for my second book. Hopefully to be released at this time next year!
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9 years
I have three codes available for #FM16 with beta access included. To win simply retweet this message. Winners will be picked at random.
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8 years
I genuinely think that this piece of analysis for @ScoutedFtbl on Manuel Locatelli is the best thing I've written
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3 years
@bdk1312 Absolutely. I thought that Belgium or the Netherlands would be his next move. Give him a chance.
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5 years
This is fantastic.
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Love this. Forget formations, I love to talk culture, philosophy and long term planning. Our chat with Brighton Technical Director Dan Ashworth...
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4 years
Very cool delivery today. My copy of Mastering the Premier League translated to Japanese!
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I'm doing some research into training methodology at various academies. Does anyone have any links of documents detailing the work that goes on at the Ajax academy?
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My book 'Mastering the Premier League - the tactical concepts of Pep Guardiolas Manchester City' is available to pre order now. Release is this September. I'm moving on to planning book number two already. Any guesses on the topic for this one?
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7 years
Attacking shape from Hoffenheim against Werder Bremen, movement across the width of the final third is superb.
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I find the narrative that Jadon Sancho will leave Dortmund in the summer for a 'bigger club' somewhat surprising. I think he's well aware that his development can be better served staying in Germany for one more full year. Don't underestimate his relationship with Marco Reus.
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One of the coolest things about writing books is seeing them translated into other languages. Just received my copies of the Korean edition of 13 steps to the Premier League.
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Alright Twitter need to access the wisdom of the crowd. Is there interest out there amongst you in the possibility of an English language Ajax podcast?
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5 years
Buy the Scouted Handbook and you can read my profile on Jovic. Find out what I think about the striker who is the closest I've seen to Marco Van Basten... Prepare for a bidding war this summer.
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Luka Jović scored his first goal for Serbia tonight. Against Germany.
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So, so happy to have received the first copy of my book today! Here it is along with the other three great accomplishments in my life. (The eldest refused to hold a Man City book) Mastering the Premier League is still available to pre order on amazon!
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Thanks to @impect_official I was given access to packing data for the Bundesliga to write an analysis piece for @TotalAnalysis The data provided an interesting indicator of team style of play as well as identifying dangerous players. RTs appreciated
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Today has seen the first sighting of this out in the wild! Incredibly exciting to see it in bookshops! If you come across it anywhere then let me know.
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Tony | FM Grasshopper 🦗
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Who says you don’t get anywhere playing Football Manager? Well done @FMAnalysis 🙌🏻📖
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I have had loads of messages recently asking for advice on how to get into scouting. My advice is always the same. Build a body of work. Take the time to either blog or contribute to an existing site and share your work. Produce scout reports 1/2
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So.... reached 23k followers on twitter today. A milestone I'm proud of. To celebrate I'm running a competition (another one) to win a copy of Mastering the Premier league when it releases on the 16th. To enter simply retweet this and reply to let me know you have entered.
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So far this season we have seen RB Salzburg move away from the diamond with new coach Jesse Marsch using a 4-4-2 and a 3-5-2. What we haven't seen is a let up in their pressing. So far this season they are allowing their opponents just 5.21 passes per defensive action. Elite.
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I'm planning to take the leap into making writing my full-time job over the coming months. If any of you are editors looking for regular content focussed on tactics and scouting then please feel free to get in touch for a chat. Any RTs very much appreciated
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3 years
Looking for recommendations on football coaching podcasts. Which ones are worth listening to?
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Britain is back in lockdown. I know this is a difficult time for a lot of people and as my follower list is football specific I thought I could do something to help. I will give away 10 PDFs of Mastering the Premier League and King Klopp. Dm me with an email address to win.
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Huge developments over at @TotalAnalysis this week as we are transitioning out team of analysts to set up scouting groups. We now have around 150 analysts in the group and the flexibility to have coverage of games and players across the board. A huge step forward.
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This is just crazy. Make a huge profit selling Jovic to Real and then sign a younger Serbian forward with a similar skill set. Great recruitment.
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Get German Football News
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Official | Eintracht Frankfurt have announced the signing of Serbia U21 international striker Dejan Joveljić from Red Star Belgrade for €4m
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The achievements of Hoffenheim under Nagelsmann this season should not be overlooked. They achieved a better final position than last season despite losing their most influential players yet again. Incredible.
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I think that the switch of Julian Brandt to play as an 8 under Peter Bosz might be my favourite thing in football at the moment. He was incredible last night against Mainz. If this form continues he will be back in the national team picture.
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Erling Haaland of Red Bull Salzburg is going to have a monstrous season this year. He has everything that a top level forward needs. Size, pace, power and most importantly great instincts for being positioned in the right place at the right time.
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Absolute masterclass by Tuchel and Chelsea. Deserved winners.
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My book 'Mastering the Premier League - the tactical concepts behind Pep Guardiolas Manchester City' is released just over four weeks today. Available to pre order now if you want to better understand they system used by Pep. RTs appreciated
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Enjoying the World Cup? Wanting to get involved with writing and analysing football? We're looking for people to join us on @TotalAnalysis Coaches and analysts welcome as well as those looking to get started. Email me on lee.scott @totalfootballanalysis .com to express interest
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With Barcelona linked to the signing of Jean Michael Seri from Lille have a read of this piece for @esdfanalysis
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I've just been watching footage of Phil Foden of Manchester City. Bloody hell he is an incredible talent. Should gain first team minutes.
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Here it is. My last article for 2018 on @TotalAnalysis taking a close look at the Liverpool system from their win over Arsenal. Featuring midfield rotations and overloads in the half space. All RT's and feedback appreciated.
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There are still too many people within football who seem to believe we should only rely on stats when scouting or that we should only rely on the 'eye test'. The truth is that we should use both together. Stats can help to identify players but you need the full picture.
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Andreas Pereira has been excellent tonight for United. Disciplined tactically and he opens up the pitch really well in possession for United. It'll be interesting to see how big a role he has to play this season.
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A new piece from me for @TotalAnalysis this time using data to identify interesting central midfielders in Scandinavia. We identify potential targets for three different profiles. All RTs hugely appreciated
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I'm still looking for a route back into the game after leaving St Mirren. I have experience in first team scouting and opposition analysis. I'd appreciate it if you would RT this for me. Happy to provide examples of work etc.
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Jorginho was incredibly important for Chelsea today. Not only for his work on the ball but off it. Constantly instructed teammates where to play the ball in the build up phase. His knowledge of the system Sarri wants to play will vastly speed up the learning process for Chelsea
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All young players should watch that Pogba goal. Technique and confidence to strike the ball with both feet. Second strike on his 'weaker' left side. He still had full control. Shows the importance of using both feet in the development phase.
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