SwalePie
04-05-2021, 02:47 PM
Probably not really needing the 'Off topic' designation!
A very interesting article on Barnsley's version of 'Moneyball' football club ownership/strategy. (Written mostly in Americanese)
This was a particularly eye-catching paragraph I noted...
"The third and final pillar to PMG’s Moneyball approach is a narrow focus on the acquisition of players—and coaches—who thrive in a “high-press” system. “Three years ago we decided if we’re going to have multiple clubs, we have to have one style of play because there are efficiencies between clubs and then you can move players around,” Conway said. By playing a relentless, attacking style, PMG believes it can be most competitive on the pitch. Most Championship teams don’t play the system because they lack the athletes to do so."
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/soccer/2021/barnsley-premier-league-promotion-1234628851/ (https://www.sportico.com/leagues/soccer/2021/barnsley-premier-league-promotion-1234628851/)
A very interesting article on Barnsley's version of 'Moneyball' football club ownership/strategy. (Written mostly in Americanese)
This was a particularly eye-catching paragraph I noted...
"The third and final pillar to PMG’s Moneyball approach is a narrow focus on the acquisition of players—and coaches—who thrive in a “high-press” system. “Three years ago we decided if we’re going to have multiple clubs, we have to have one style of play because there are efficiencies between clubs and then you can move players around,” Conway said. By playing a relentless, attacking style, PMG believes it can be most competitive on the pitch. Most Championship teams don’t play the system because they lack the athletes to do so."
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/soccer/2021/barnsley-premier-league-promotion-1234628851/ (https://www.sportico.com/leagues/soccer/2021/barnsley-premier-league-promotion-1234628851/)