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Stephen Warnock played for Liverpool at a transformative time in English top-flight football. He was at the club when Rafael Benitez arrived, a manager who along with Jose Mourinho ushered in an elite era of controlled defensive play which brought Liverpool the Champions League title in 2005 and a UEFA Super Cup later that year, a game which Stephen was on the bench for.



The late 2000s were a time when football clubs started to experiment with using data to enhance both training and recruitment. Contemporary football sees Liverpool as one of the world’s leading clubs and arguably the leading club in world football when it comes to integrating data and analytics throughout all levels of the club.



In this second special episode of ‘Story Behind the Numbers’, brought to you by Think Markets, Official Trading Partner of Liverpool Football Club, Stephen Warnock joins Duncan Alexander and Graham Bell, to discuss his career and how the evolution of the full back, and football overall, has changed since he debuted for his hometown club.



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Back in the 1995-1996 Premier League season, Steve McManaman assisted 15 Premier League goals for Liverpool. Little did we know at the time that only two players had done so before him and Frank Lampard is the only English player to have done so since.



That campaign remains one of Liverpool’s finest and most overlooked seasons in the Premier League era, one where Steve McManaman was the driving creative force in a side who came much closer to the title than people remember.



In this special episode of ‘Story Behind the Numbers’, brought to you by Think Markets, Official Trading Partner of Liverpool Football Club, Steve McManaman joins Duncan Alexander and Graham Bell to discuss how football in the 1990s was different to the present day, how close-knit that team was and look at his rise to become arguably the most naturally creative English midfield of the 1990s.



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‘Story Behind The Numbers’ is a production by Opta Analyst. Visit theanalyst.com for more data-driven storytelling or join in the conversation on our Twitter and Instagram accounts. You can also listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcast application by visiting our LinkTree.

It was relatively easy for Argentina in the end. The defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game at the World Cup not a preview of what was to come for the South Americans as they secured their progression into the last 16 with victory over Poland.



Antonio Maza joined 'The Data Day Live' to look back on how Argentina have bounced back from that early disappointment to re-establish their position as our supercomputers second favourites to win the World Cup. Matt Furniss and Graham Bell were also joined by Albert Valor to look at the youthful Spain side who, although not guaranteed their spot in the knockout stages, look like they could go far in Qatar.



Each weekday through the 2022 World Cup, The Data Day Live will bring you up to date with the latest from the tournament. Want to catch the shows live? Make sure you are following us on Twitter or you can also watch the show on our YouTube channel.



‘Reads from the Analyst’ is a production by Opta Analyst. Visit theanalyst.com for more data-driven storytelling or join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram accounts. You can also listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcast application by visiting our LinkTree.



If you liked this podcast, then please rate, review and subscribe to our show. You’ll find plenty more data-driven storytelling like this, including our five-part series looking back over the history of the Premier League, as well as plenty of other insights into competition. You can start your journey through history by listening to episode one, which looks back to the inaugural season which featured 22 teams playing in the top flight, as well as reflecting upon the initial dominance of Manchester United.



Don’t forget to listen to our brand new podcast ‘Stats Out of Context‘, which takes a closer look at some of the stats and metrics that go into the sport that we love with episode four focusing on long range goals.



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Well it was rather straightforward for England and the USA in the end at the 2022 World Cup wasn't it? Top of Group B and into the last 16, what was everyone panicking about? Our Data Day Live panel is packed with guests today looking at how both of these nations progressed and what might be to come in the knockout stages too.



Join Matt Furniss and Graham Bell along with special quests Dan Edwards from Opta Joe and Jeff Mangurten from Opta Jack to reflect on England and United States' performances at the tournament so far. Meanwhile, it has been a slightly easier transition through the group stage for defending champions France but what else is there to come from this side? Opta Jean's Erwann Simon fought through some technical difficulties to leave us wondering - is it going to be their year once again?



Each weekday through the 2022 World Cup, The Data Day Live will bring you up to date with the latest from the tournament. Want to catch the shows live? Make sure you are following us on Twitter or you can also watch the show on our YouTube channel.



‘Reads from the Analyst’ is a production by Opta Analyst. Visit theanalyst.com for more data-driven storytelling or join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram accounts. You can also listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcast application by visiting our LinkTree.



If you liked this podcast, then please rate, review and subscribe to our show. You’ll find plenty more data-driven storytelling like this, including our five-part series looking back over the history of the Premier League, as well as plenty of other insights into competition. You can start your journey through history by listening to episode one, which looks back to the inaugural season which featured 22 teams playing in the top flight, as well as reflecting upon the initial dominance of Manchester United.



Don’t forget to listen to our brand new podcast ‘Stats Out of Context‘, which takes a closer look at some of the stats and metrics that go into the sport that we love with episode four focusing on long range goals.



And if you enjoyed this – don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter as well for exclusive content.

We will warn you now, this is a PACKED show. So get yourself up to date with all the latest from the 2022 World Cup by enjoying the latest from 'The Data Day Live' which features an England vs. Wales preview.



But before all that, join Matt Furniss and Graham Bell as they talk to a variety of guests on a packed panel. First up, Aaron Barton chats everything Portugal following their progression into the last 16 with victory over Switzerland and whether this side has more overall talent than their 2016 European Championship winning squad. We were then joined by Owuraku Ampofo who was jubilant after Ghana defeated South Korea, despite a tense finale, and now believes his side will be joining Portugal in the next round. But they'll need to find a way of stopping a seemingly rampant Brazil side, well at least according Augusto Oazi. We told you it's a packed show and that's even before our look ahead to England vs. Wales as the group stage comes to a close.



Each weekday through the 2022 World Cup, The Data Day Live will bring you up to date with the latest from the tournament. Want to catch the shows live? Make sure you are following us on Twitter or you can also watch the show on our YouTube channel.



‘Reads from the Analyst’ is a production by Opta Analyst. Visit theanalyst.com for more data-driven storytelling or join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram accounts. You can also listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcast application by visiting our LinkTree.



If you liked this podcast, then please rate, review and subscribe to our show. You’ll find plenty more data-driven storytelling like this, including our five-part series looking back over the history of the Premier League, as well as plenty of other insights into competition. You can start your journey through history by listening to episode one, which looks back to the inaugural season which featured 22 teams playing in the top flight, as well as reflecting upon the initial dominance of Manchester United.



Don’t forget to listen to our brand new podcast ‘Stats Out of Context‘, which takes a closer look at some of the stats and metrics that go into the sport that we love with episode four focusing on long range goals.



And if you enjoyed this – don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter as well for exclusive content.

England vs. USA. Football vs. Soccer. This should be a cracker at the 2022 World Cup so what better than getting The Data Day Live panel together for a preview of the big game?



Join Matt Furniss, Duncan Alexander, Graham Bell and special guest Matt Tozer from Qatar as they bring you their England vs. USA preview with news from the camp as well as the key data insights you need to know ahead of the game. Before that though, our panel also look back over the opening round of fixtures at the tournament and welcome special guest Owuraku Ampofo to reflect on Ghana's defeat to Portugal.



Each weekday through the 2022 World Cup, The Data Day Live will bring you up to date with the latest from the tournament. Want to catch the shows live? Make sure you are following us on Twitter or you can also watch the show on our YouTube channel.



‘Reads from the Analyst’ is a production by The Analyst. Visit theanalyst.com for more data-driven storytelling or join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram accounts. You can also listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcast application by visiting our LinkTree.



If you liked this podcast, then please rate, review and subscribe to our show. You’ll find plenty more data-driven storytelling like this, including our five-part series looking back over the history of the Premier League, as well as plenty of other insights into competition. You can start your journey through history by listening to episode one, which looks back to the inaugural season which featured 22 teams playing in the top flight, as well as reflecting upon the initial dominance of Manchester United.



Don’t forget to listen to our brand new podcast ‘Stats Out of Context‘, which takes a closer look at some of the stats and metrics that go into the sport that we love with episode four focusing on long range goals.



And if you enjoyed this – don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter as well for exclusive content.