Episode Synopsis "2 – Preparation, analysis and recruitment in pre-season. Groundwork."

This episode of Three at the Back looks at the work of analysts during pre-season and discusses how summer transfers can integrate into new sides, focusing on Idrissa Gueye’s move to Everton. Features Ben Mackriell (Head of OptaPro), Sam Gregory and Tom Worville (Data Scientists). Relevant Links: Johannes Harkins on grouping teams by their style of play: http://www.optasportspro.com/about/optapro-blog/posts/2016/blog-grouping-team-styles/ Michiel Jongsma on defensive involvement in the Eredivisie: http://www.optasportspro.com/about/optapro-blog/posts/2016/blog-visualising-defensive-involvement-in-the-eredivisie/ Sam Gregory on players adapting to new leagues: http://www.optasportspro.com/about/optapro-blog/posts/2016/blog-%E2%80%9Ccan-he-adapt-to-our-league%E2%80%9D/ Intro music "ISFP" by jckdvnprt can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/jckdvnprt/i-s-f-p

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