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You can have all the data in the world, but when half of your first team gets crocked then it becomes a complete waste of time and money. I’d love to see how MK would have faired this season with their “system” and injuries of the amount rovers have suffered. I’m not disagreeing with your point. Merely adding context to our woes this season. Had we had a fully fit first team from the off, and for the majority of the season, we would not be having these sorts of conversations.
Quote from: normal rules on April 19, 2022, 11:21:12 amYou can have all the data in the world, but when half of your first team gets crocked then it becomes a complete waste of time and money. I’d love to see how MK would have faired this season with their “system” and injuries of the amount rovers have suffered. I’m not disagreeing with your point. Merely adding context to our woes this season. Had we had a fully fit first team from the off, and for the majority of the season, we would not be having these sorts of conversations. Maybe we wouldn't have had this conversation THIS close season. But we'd have been having it at some point in the 2020s. Maybe better sooner rather than later.In this light, the DoFO role is absolutely fundamental. Bring in a dinosaur with 20th century thinking and we might see a short term improvement. But long term, we need a totally different mindset.
Gaz, you clearly know your stuff and work in the industry as well. I remember a similar rallying post from you this time last year expressing your concerns and what needed to be done, and if I were to find it and read it now I'm sure it would read prophetically as per our current situation as a club.My question is - have you ever approached the club or vice versa regarding your ideas and knowledge? I'm sure if the club were willing to let you, you'd be open to sharing your insights with them?
Whilst I agree with you NR, the cracks would still be there under the surface. It is no coincidence that 3 managers have walked out on the Rovers and I would assume they all left giving their reasons, other than to better themselves. It is these 3 that the Rovers should be having conversations with, asking them what is the basic problem with the way the club is run. I am sure none of them want the club to keep on failing, especially as they may require to return when they in turn are unemployed. Then perhaps the revolution can start.
Quote from: pib on April 19, 2022, 12:19:27 pmGaz, you clearly know your stuff and work in the industry as well. I remember a similar rallying post from you this time last year expressing your concerns and what needed to be done, and if I were to find it and read it now I'm sure it would read prophetically as per our current situation as a club.My question is - have you ever approached the club or vice versa regarding your ideas and knowledge? I'm sure if the club were willing to let you, you'd be open to sharing your insights with them?I’ve never spoken to the Chairman and he’s the person that makes the decisions regarding the direction of travel football wise. I’m pretty sure he’s not on the same page as myself.
Quote from: pib on April 19, 2022, 12:19:27 pmGaz, you clearly know your stuff and work in the industry as well. I remember a similar rallying post from you this time last year expressing your concerns and what needed to be done, and if I were to find it and read it now I'm sure it would read prophetically as per our current situation as a club.My question is - have you ever approached the club or vice versa regarding your ideas and knowledge? I'm sure if the club were willing to let you, you'd be open to sharing your insights with them?I also remember a similar post from Gaz giving reasons why we might struggle this season. It would be interesting to revisit it.Really good thread and whilst I’m not convinced data and stats are everything, it feels obvious that we as a club are a bit prehistoric behind the scenes.
I think things like this need to be put to the club. It has been clear for a while that we are lagging far behind on the data/analytics front which is starting to take over the sport. Appointments like Graham Younger proved that we aren't where we need to be.Does SM or anyone know if there is any scope to get this point made to Baldwin or Blunt?
Gaz maybe SM can ask the question/s failing that whenever I have e mailed Gavin I’ve received a reply.
Quote from: RoversAlias on April 19, 2022, 12:54:27 pmI think things like this need to be put to the club. It has been clear for a while that we are lagging far behind on the data/analytics front which is starting to take over the sport. Appointments like Graham Younger proved that we aren't where we need to be.Does SM or anyone know if there is any scope to get this point made to Baldwin or Blunt?I believe that we have an analytics man coming to join us in the summer.
The data that is important is goal scorer, assists, goals conceded and clean sheets in my book. Most clubs are too reliant on them.Mentality, attitude, playing under pressure, work rate, technique, personal background. Not all these can be measured with stats.