The Chris Gill Podcast

Chris Gill
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Sports analysis, scouting and recruitment. Hear from football analysts, scouts and sporting directors to learn what goes on behind the scenes of a professional sports club. We cover video and data analysis, squad building, coaching and much more.

  1. 2d ago

    Director of Analytics at Opta (Football Data!) - Jonny Whitmore #109

    Top courses to break in Football Analytics:DataCamp Data Analyst in Python Track - datacamp.pxf.io/gRLy40 DataCamp Data Analyst in Tableau Track - datacamp.pxf.io/3kXbzA This video is sponsored by Data Camp. Learn how to be a football data analyst with specific Python, Tableau and SQL interactive courses. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comAs always, this podcast is also sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month! Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals/coaches?fpr=chrisgill_uk Use code GILL20 for 20% discount! ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Jonny Whitmore is the Director of Analytics at Opta (Stats Perform), a huge player in the football data and analytics space. Jonny joined Opta almost 8 years ago as a data analyst and has progressed through various roles into his current position. In this conversation we learn more about Opta's role within elite sport, Jonny shares some great advice and we talk football metrics and the current World CupIf you'd like to learn the skills the Jonny describes (Python etc.) check out the sponsors of the episode, Data Camp: datacamp.pxf.io/gRLy400:00 - Introduction2:19 - Jonny joins and gives background4:47 - Getting into football analytics and his current department10:25 - Entering football from another industry15:56 - What Jonny looks at when hiring data analysts18:58 - More information about what Opta do23:25 - The data collection process27:34 - What is Jonny's role now33:54 - Tracking data and player decision making43:52 - World Cup 2026 (momentum charts, hydration breaks, WC stats)55:09 - Expected Goals, Possession Value and other metrics1:06:55 - The future of football analytics1:12:30 - Advice for current and future analysts1:14:39 - Recommended reads, wrap up, WC predictionRelated EpisodesTom Worville: https://youtu.be/F9z-V4g3dh8 Sam Gregory: https://youtu.be/x-aDJXkYOOERob Rogers: https://youtu.be/XLVSW__tiTc Craig Innes: https://youtu.be/sGE2oaM-2rA ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

    Director of Analytics at Opta (Football Data!) - Jonny Whitmore #109

  2. Jul 20

    Will football analyst salaries INCREASE?! - The Chris Gill Podcast - #108

    Will football analyst salaries INCREASE?! - The Chris Gill Podcast - #108 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.com◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ As always, this podcast is also sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month! Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals/coaches?fpr=chrisgill_uk Use code GILL20 for 20% discount! ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ In this weeks episode, I talk about recent changes to UK legislation that may have an effect on certain salaries within football. Could football staff start getting paid more?I also mention a new 'set piece' project that I've been working on!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

    Will football analyst salaries INCREASE?! - The Chris Gill Podcast - #108

  3. Jul 13

    Football scouts must know these rules! (GBE) - Andy Watson #107

    Football scouts must know these rules! (GBE) - Andy Watson #107Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis episode is sponsored by SMART Technologies and the SMART Board Mini — a compact interactive display designed for coaches and performance analysts.Find out more here 👉🏼 https://go.smarttech.com/ChrisGill◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ As always, this podcast is also sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month! Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals/coaches?fpr=chrisgill_uk Use code GILL20 for 20% discount! ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Andy Watson is a first team scout and data analyst at Motherwell FC, but also the founder of the GBE Expert Hub, where he shares his research and knowledge around football transfers into the UK.GBE stands for 'Governing Body Endorsement' and so Andy's works covers the space where football transfers and immigration laws come together.Really interesting to learn about the intricacies football clubs have to contend with, explained expertly by Andy.0:00 - Introduction 2:29 - Andy joins and gives some background10:50 - An overview of what GBE actually is18:59 - FIFA ranking and league 'bandings'28:03 - A real transfer example, and common misconceptions 33:07 - Do the GBE rules change much?36:19 - What is ESC?44:47 - Examples of ESC transfers, ESC strategy46:30 - The impact of Brexit of transfers and UK minutes played51:20 - Do clubs try to find loopholes?54:16 - How other UK countries compare57:15 - Multi club ownerships (MCOs), and player agencies1:01:29 - Where can people go to learn more about this?1:06:35 - Andy's current role at Motherwell FC1:09:59 - Summary and book/podcast recommendationsRelated EpisodesTim Keech (MRKT Insights): https://youtu.be/v4FIxTP4sWU Mads Davidsen (Right to Dream): https://youtu.be/wSw__WszzFcBooks MentionedGoalkeepers are Different: https://amzn.to/3R2a7b3Inverting the Pyramid: https://amzn.to/4vjBaNk The Mixer: https://amzn.to/4vdDANc Find Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-watson-gbe/ Check out his Substack (GBE Expert Hub): https://www.gbeexperthub.com/ #footballtransfers #gbe #transferwindow◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

    Football scouts must know these rules! (GBE) - Andy Watson #107

  4. Jun 29

    World Cup update, and using AI - #106

    World Cup update, and using AI - #106 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ As always, this podcast is also sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month! Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals/coaches?fpr=chrisgill_uk Use code GILL20 for 20% discount! ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ As the group stage games are all wrapped up, I decided to do a little ramble on the World Cup so far.What I'm enjoying, things that could be better, who's going to win, and a bit on England and then defensive strategies.I also then touch briefly on using AI regarding building things, and replacing analysts.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

    World Cup update, and using AI - #106

  5. Jun 15

    Analyst for THOMAS FRANK at Brentford & Spurs! - Joe Newton #105

    Analyst for THOMAS FRANK at Brentford & Spurs! - Joe Newton #105 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis episode is sponsored by SMART Technologies and the SMART Board Mini — a compact interactive display designed for coaches and performance analysts.Find out more here 👉🏼 https://go.smarttech.com/ChrisGill◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️As always, this podcast is also sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Joe Newton is a professional football analyst that has worked in the Premier League for the last 5-6 years, all alongside Thomas Frank.This conversation covers what it is like working with Thomas, the life of a coach analyst, and how hard it can be in football when things aren't going your way!0:00 - Introduction2:27 - Joe joins and gives some background7:21 - Work experience with the Welsh FA and Masters Degree12:57 - European experience with The New Saints15:00 - Unpaid work as an analyst18:16 - Joining Brentford FC26:31 - The role of a coach analyst?35:52 - Joining Tottenham with Thomas Frank46:02 - Being at Spurs when things weren't going well56:41 - Delivering analysis in coaching meetings1:03:40 - Delivering analysis to professional players1:07:59 - Using data1:12:05 - Tactical trends and set plays1:19:38 - Match days in the Premier League, half time adjustments1:23:18 - Advice for other analysts1:27:54 - What's next for analysis, and for Joe?1:33:22 - Summary, wrap up, books/podcastsRelated EpisodesJosh Kirk: https://youtu.be/7G9JwBJiRtw Luke Stopforth: https://youtu.be/D4pmksraFGA Tom Green: https://youtu.be/qpVLbyur1XQ Books MentionedHow to win the Premier League: https://amzn.to/4g39ecn ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

    Analyst for THOMAS FRANK at Brentford & Spurs! - Joe Newton #105

  6. Jun 8

    What should football ANALYSTS do next? - #104

    What should football ANALYSTS do next? - #104Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️I've spoken before about the longevity of a football analyst and so in this episode I wantd to speak about what could actually come next.I highlight 8 potential pathways you could take as you prgress further into your career from being a football analyst.Subscribe to my new Substack: https://substack.com/@chrisgilluk◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle

    What should football ANALYSTS do next? - #104

  7. May 18

    Football ANALYST for the Croatian National Team! - Marc Rochon #103

    Football ANALYST for the Croatian National Team! - Marc Rochon #103This episode is sponsored by SMART Technologies and the SMART Board Mini — a compact interactive display designed for coaches and performance analysts.Find out more here 👉🏼 https://go.smarttech.com/ChrisGill◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️As always, podcast is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Marc Rochon is currently the analyst for the Croatian National Football team as well as heading up the analysis department at Scottish football club, Aberdeen FC.In this conversation we speak about Marc's journey so far, some career highlights and we find out what it's really like going to a World Cup as an analyst. Marc should know, he's about the go to his 3rd!0:00 - Introduction2:17 - Marc joins and gives background4:12 - The early days of Marc's career9:55 - Internships and student experience14:09 - Moving to and working in the Middle East (Al Ain)21:28 - Zlatko Dalić, and joining the Croatian National Team28:11 - The analysis department with the National Team31:43 - Juggling Aberdeen with Croatia34:06 - Other National team staff36:20 - Life as an analyst at a major tournament 42:00 - Game schedule and never switching off46:00 - Playing more 'unknown' teams51:54 - Relationships with players and the 'Croatian Family'59:25 - Joining West Ham as post match analyst1:04:21 - Heading up the analysis department at Aberdeen FC1:09:57 - An average week in the SPL1:15:04 - Career highlights so far1:19:09 - Advice for other analysts and book recommendationsRelated EpisodesJamie Osman: https://youtu.be/WsiH3KFKz8Y Mark Warburton: https://youtu.be/X4RcYZAO-iY Books MentionedBelonging: https://amzn.to/4fjJN5V Thinking fast and slow: https://amzn.to/436bCay Believe Us: https://amzn.to/4fistOKInverting the pyramid: https://amzn.to/3PAKxcB Talent Code: https://amzn.to/48VRITd Ego is the enemy: https://amzn.to/4uSBpiF Legacy: https://amzn.to/4eLGrsi Quiet leadership: https://amzn.to/4uHCFVy Atomic habits: https://amzn.to/4uLHH3i ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadPAID RESOURCES💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle AI in English Football! - Stuart Fenton #101

    Football ANALYST for the Croatian National Team! - Marc Rochon #103

  8. May 11

    Mistakes to AVOID if you want to work in football! - #102

    Mistakes to AVOID if you want to work in football! - #102 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here 👉🏼 https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️This episode comes from a LinkedIn live session I did with Liam Henshaw.We spoke about 7 mistakes people make when looking for roles in football.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle

    Mistakes to AVOID if you want to work in football! - #102
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Sports analysis, scouting and recruitment. Hear from football analysts, scouts and sporting directors to learn what goes on behind the scenes of a professional sports club. We cover video and data analysis, squad building, coaching and much more.

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  • Creator
    Chris Gill
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Chris Gill
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