The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary

Mike Goodman and Michael Caley
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Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary with hosts Mike Goodman and Michael Caley

  1. 1D AGO

    Biathlon Analytics with the Penalty Loop Podcast

    That's right. For the Winter Olympics we have a whole podcast dedicated to biathlon, joined by Jordan and RJ of the Penalty Loop Podcast to teach us all about how to watch biathlon like an expert, understanding the different events as well as the kinds of data and analysis used in biathlon, the players and teams to watch at the Olympics, and we did not skimp on the biathlon drama either.  Check out the Penalty Loop Podcast: http://penaltyloop.com/penalty-loop-podcast/ And Biathlon Analytics: https://biathlonanalytics.com/ Support the show

    1h 8m

  2. FEB 5

    Set Pieces, Transfers, Private Equity

    The Double Pivot has introduced a term into the football vernacular and we talk through the set pieces story, Caley's study, and Jonathan Northcroft's column in the Times. And then we talk transfers including Marc Guehi, Antoine Semenyo and Ademola Lookman, which leads naturally into a discussion of private equity in football.  The Northcroft column: https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/premier-league-goalkeepers-set-pieces-ft66m8hn5 Set pieces study: https://www.expectinggoals.com/p/the-set-piece-revolution Support the show

    41 min

  3. JAN 29

    The Set Piece Revolution (plus a few CL thoughts)

    We had a goofy final day of the Champions League and a few thoughts on Benfica and Real Madrid and the joy of whiparound soccer. And then we get into Caley's new study on The Set Piece Revolution and the evidence that the game-changing insights here are mostly just chucking it into the mixer and crowding the keeper. We disagree(!) about some likely responses and we discuss what is likely to come next as set piece thought continues to spread. Read the full study: https://www.expectinggoals.com/p/the-set-piece-revolution Support the show

    43 min

  4. JAN 22

    Champions League Drama Incoming, Club Revenue Data In

    With seven weeks of the Champions League League Phase complete, it is properly all to play for in the chase for qualification to the knockouts and especially in the chase for top eight and a bye into the round of 16. We go through the table and the impossibility of precisely gaming out all the scenarios. Also! The Deloitte Money League data is out and it shows both the current financial dominance of the Premier League and the low rate of growth in inflation-adjusted football revenue since 2019.  Support the show

    34 min

  5. JAN 14

    The Incredible Xabi Alonso Saga Concludes

    The attempt to reform Real Madrid concludes, and it is reported that it probably was never really an attempt to reform Real Madrid in the first place. We discuss the distinct highs and lows of Xabi's tenure in Madrid, why we are (relatively!) down on the club from here, what we learned about Alonso as a manager, and what may be next for him.  Support the show

    34 min

  6. JAN 6

    Amorin? Amorout!

    Ruben Amorim actively got himself sacked by Manchester United. We talk about how we ended up here, why nothing about the process looks well-handled, what's next for United and why United's management structure makes it nearly impossible to predict what's next.  On Ratcliffe and Ineos with Ben Walsh: https://www.buzzsprout.com/819853/episodes/16787734-united-ratcliffe-ineos-and-cycling-with-ben-walsh Support the show

    26 min

  7. 2025-12-31

    Parity Has Come to the Premier League

    The long midtable in the Premier League is exceptionally competitive and just plain good. We talk about the underlying economic and game-structural reasons this has happened, and then we get into (most of) the 6th to 14th place clubs—Manchester United, Spurs, Palace, Brighton, Brentford, Newcastle and more—and their chances at making a run for the Champions League.  Support the show

    44 min

  8. 2025-12-23

    Holiday Grab Bag: Semenyo, Real Madrid, Man United

    What's going on with Antoine Semenyo's transfer market and what sort of analytics are we using to evaluate him? Has Xabi Alonso saved his job at Real Madrid? And can the boys squeeze three topics into a single podcast? Listen to find out! Support the show

    27 min
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