How to create a great CV! - The Chris Gill Podcast - #88This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Jobs in football can be hard to come by and are extremely competitive. Before you can get to the interview stage, you need to ensure you have a solid CV that is working hard to get you noticed.In this episode I cover some hints and tips on creating a CV, why a CV is only part of the application process, and we also go over some current jobs.If you find value from this episode, be sure to subscribe if you haven't already done so!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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

What it takes to work as a PREMIER LEAGUE analyst - Josh Kirk #87This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Josh Kirk is the head of analysis at Premier League football club, Brentford FC.Before joining the Bees, he worked in a similar position at Sheffield United, experiencing both a promotion, and relegation.In this conversion we learn more about Josh's journey in professional football, and also talk about the skills needed to work as an analyst at that level. Josh also describes what he gets up to and gives some advice too.If you enjoy hearing from people working in football, just like Josh, be sure to subscribe and follow along for more episodes just like this!0:00 - Introduction

2:24 - Josh Kirk joins, the early days, interning

8:51 - The role that luck plays when finding a job

10:14 - Joining Sheffield Utd and working with the first team

17:47 - Differences between academy and first team

21:31 - The highs and lows at Sheffield United

27:25 - Joining Brentford FC

31:33 - Josh describes a new role within the analysis department

34:44 - Current roles and responsibilities Josh has

39:20 - Sharing an office with the clubs other analysts

42:06 - Communication skills (and working in sales)

50:05 - Match days in the Premier League53:38 - How the analyst role has changed (and continues to do so)

56:04 - Josh gives some advice for analysts1:01:13 - Book recommendation, summary and wrap up◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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

What it takes to get a job as a FOOTBALL ANALYST - #86 This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this weeks episode I cover the process of getting a job as an analyst within a professional football club.I cover the application process, any tasks, the interview, and why your analysis skills are only half of what the club will be assessing you on.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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

Head of SCOUTING in the Saudi Pro League! - Tom Spring #85This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Tom Spring is a football scout that has experience in three different continents.Starting out in the UK with AFC Bournemouth, he then went on to work with MLS club New York Red Bulls. After that, he has ended up in the Saudi Pro League with Al Ettifaq and actually working with Steven Gerrard!A great conversation around all things scouting and recruitment.

Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already!

0:00 - Introduction

2:22 - Tom joins and gives background

4:21 - Starting out at AFC Bournemouth and getting into scouting

13:47 - The role of the recruitment analyst

16:29 - Player dossiers for potential signings

21:39 - Transfer committees and types of scouts

23:42 - Using data in recruitment

28:54 - Agents and their place in the market

31:32 - Profiling a new signing, player archetypes

35:26 - Scouting for New York Red Bulls, MLS league regulations

41:14 - Moving countries and settling in (as a player and scout)

44:45 - Joining Al-Ettifaq and working with Steven Gerrard

50:31 - An overview of the Saudi football landscape

57:49 - An average week as head of scouting

1:03:20 - Scouting regions and nationalities

1:06:30 - Advice for newer scouts

1:09:48 - Looking ahead, future changes in scouting?

1:15:11 - Summary, book and podcast recommendations

Related Episodes

Chris Robinson (Pro Scout): https://youtu.be/asDWXXVaKxk Liam Henshaw (Data Scout): https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJs Joe Savage (Scout & sporting director): https://youtu.be/I3wLt_wFvpY

Books Mentioned

The 5am Club: https://amzn.to/4hk1pxS

The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/48xHIQL

#saudi #saudiproleague #scouting #footballscouting

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Head of SCOUTING in the Saudi Pro League! - Tom Spring #85This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Tom Spring is a football scout that has experience in three different continents.Starting out in the UK with AFC Bournemouth, he then went on to work with MLS club New York Red Bulls. After that, he has ended up in the Saudi Pro League with Al Ettifaq and actually working with Steven Gerrard!A great conversation around all things scouting and recruitment. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already!#saudi #saudiproleague #scouting #footballscouting ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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://coverletter.chris-gill.com/downloadPAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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

Communication, data types and long throws #84 This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this episode I talk about the importance of good communication skills as an analyst, and the different forms communication can take.I also touch on different data types, and then a quick discussion around playing styles and long throws. I also announce an exciting online event planned for January 2026.Thanks for watching!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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://coverletter.chris-gill.com/downloadPAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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

What it was REALLY like working as an analyst for Man Utd! - Tom Green #83This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Tom Green is a football analyst that has worked at the highest level. After spells at Burton Albion and Derby County, he joined Manchester United to work in the first team analysis department.Spending 7 years at the club, he worked with the likes of Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Ralf Rangnick, Ten Hag and Ruben Amorin.After Ole Gunnar Solskjær joined Besiktas in January 2025 as head coach, he called Tom to ask for an analyst, and so Tom went out to join OGS in Istanbul!0:00 - Introduction2:12 - Tom joins and gives background7:37 – First team job at Burton Albion12:23 – Moving to Derby County17:24 – Opposition analysis25:51 – Joining Man Utd 30:12 – Working with Jose Mourinho, OGS, Ten Hag etc.36:22 – Pressure at intensity at Utd40:27 – Moving to Besiktas with OGS 49:40 – Football culture in Turkey53:28 – Match days at Besiktas57:59 – Job security as an analyst1:01:28 – Career highlights, FA Cup, Europa League1:04:25 – How the analyst role may change1:08:13 – Advice for new analysts, book recommendationsRelated EpisodesEwan Sharp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aC01wQ_x-0 George Lawtey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8MqK1R7C2M Jamie Osman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsiH3KFKz8Y Books mentionedFear and Loathing in La Liga: https://amzn.to/4235f The Success Equation: https://amzn.to/4o0oTKz ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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

How will AI change the role of the football analyst? #82◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️A lot is said about how AI may replace certain jobs, and so I wanted to discuss how it may impact the role of the analyst, and even the sporting director, within professional football.Keen to hear what others think on this topic, so don't be shy to leave a comment below!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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://coverletter.chris-gill.com/downloadPAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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

Professional Goalkeeper Analyst (Football) - Adam O'Rourke #81This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Adam O'Rourke is a goalkeeper analyst currently working with Huddersfield Town AFC. His role looks to support the GKs when it comes to their development and match preparation. In this conversation we dive into some of Adam's roles and responsibilities and learn more about how to goalkeeper might analyse their performance. We touch on GK specific stats, positioning, and much more. 0:00 - Introduction 2:12 - Adam joins and gives background 4:24 - The route from internship, masters degree12:14 – Niching down to the specific GK role16:24 – Working with the other analysts and GK coaches19:56 – Adam’s roles and responsibilities26:43 – GK pre-match analysis31:27 – Post match reviews38:08 – An average week as a GK analyst47:37 – GK specific stats, positioning53:36 – Working with all goalkeepers at the club58:21 – Looking ahead as a GK analyst1:05:33 – Advice for other analysts1:07:38 – Podcast recommendations, wrap upRelated Episodes George Lawtey: https://youtu.be/i8MqK1R7C2M Tom Corden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S3vr823ysU Alessandro Barcherini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phNd-6bw66s Please subscribe, if you haven't already done so!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ 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

10+ different ANALYSIS jobs within professional football! #80This video 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 Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this episode I give an overview of many different analysis jobs that professional clubs are currently hiring for, covering both video, data, coaching and recruitment.Lots to choose from with varying skillsets!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ 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