Footy Fellas

We chat with FoFF Derek Grammer about his modeling expertise when it comes to soccer analytics. He shares a bit about his process, key metrics that are being used more frequently, and fun nuggets from the Premier League so far this season. Which Leeds player is most impactful to their play? Was Rúben Dias a worthwhile signing for Man City? Which EPL team does the data say is most overhyped? Listen in to find out the answer to all these questions and more! 

Last Week Today (10:44) Sponsor #1 (17:05) Main Topic - FA Cup Past & Present (22:13) Over/Under - Date Night (40:12)

Last Week Today (7:58) Sponsor #1 (14:31) Main Topic - Stats of the Season (19:04) Over/Under (37:50)

It's the Footy Fellas Holiday Special! Kick back, relax, and listen to YOUR favorite 2020 soccer memories, our beloved Friends of Footy Fellas. 

Last Week Today (12:10) Sponsor (20:42) Main Topic - Soccer in 2020 (By the Numbers) (22:16)

Interview - Tom Shaw (12:05)

Tom works as a sports therapist/physiotherapist for the Forest Green Rovers football club in England, while also attending Sheffield Hallam University to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in physiotherapy. In addition, Tom is the head CrossFit coach at Barn Lydney gym and has been for the past 4 years. As a League Two English football team, the Rovers made international headlines becoming the world’s first vegan and carbon neutral soccer club a few years ago. Tom shared with us perspective, thoughts, and philosophy around fitness and nutrition for professional soccer players. We also discussed how fitness and access to information has changed over the years, as well as Ronaldo's role in that process. 

Last Week Today (9:15) Sponsor (15:15) Main Topic - Player Nutrition and Fitness (20:34)

Last Week Today (10:13) Sponsor #1 (17:27) Main Topic - Players as Thanksgiving Plates (23:13)

Interview - Maggie Ntim (9:40)

Maggie is an experienced marketing and sports agent professional with a passion for connecting the dots between music, sports, events, technology, and brands. Having worked with Universal Music Group, Coca-Cola, Viacom, Madison Square Garden, Jordan Brand, and G-Unit Records she is putting her industry knowledge, experience, and connections to use at her own company, Trinity 3 Agency, providing services like soccer agent representation, sponsorship consulting, and public relations. She has worked with clients in NWSL, EPL, WSL, USL Championship, MLS, and Bundesliga leagues. In addition, Maggie is an advisory board member of the Women in Soccer organization and co-hosts a podcast called The Inside Agents.

Last Week Today (8:10) Sponsor #1 (13:36) Main Topic - International Footy (17:25) Over/Under (31:50)