Head Coach Recruitment - The Chris Gill Podcast - #90 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Here, I chat about how clubs think about bringing a new head coach, the role data plays, and how things look much different now, to what they used to.Episodes I MentionPaul Jenkins (Burnley): https://youtu.be/SAFP2xdJldYJames Young Sunderland): https://youtu.be/eUAhXJ2AVGsTim Keech (MRKT Insights): https://youtu.be/v4FIxTP4sWU◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Head of Scouting at CR Flamengo! - Andrii Fedchenkov #89squad Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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/scouts?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Andrii Fedchenkov is head of scouting at CR Flamengo, one of the biggest and most famous football clubs in Brazil.Originally from Ukraine, Andrii has worked in his home country, then Greece, before a move to Cardiff City in the English Championship. It was from there, that he moved over to Rio to be reunited with an old colleague, Jose Boto.Andrii speaks multiple languages and has a wealth of experience when it comes to scouting talent from around the World. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already!0:00 - Introduction3:07 - Andrii joins and gives background7:44 - Joining Shakhtar Donetsk, and advice for new scouts13:20 - Speaking multiple languages17:01 - Moving to Greece and join PAOK22:48 - Video or live scouting?24:24 - Joining Cardiff City FC30:05 - Moving to Brazil and joining Flamengo34:08 - Scouting in Brazil and growth of the game37:00 - Organising the scouting department & communication40:31 - How involved is the head coach?42:20 - Transfer window and rules on foreign players44:50 - Scouting reports, and aligning your scouts47:14 - Using data at Flamengo51:46 - Academy structure54:28 - Moving and working in different countries and cultures56:46 - Looking ahead1:00:50 - Book recommendations, wrap upRelated EpisodesTom Spring (Head of Scouting): https://youtu.be/T5OZNL8MLOA Chris Robinson (Scout): https://youtu.be/asDWXXVaKxk Liam Henshaw (Data Scout): https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJs Books MentionedThinking Fast & Slow: https://amzn.to/49v4BVw Naked Statistics: https://amzn.to/4o22rjL The Goldmine Effect: https://amzn.to/3Mbkg2h ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle

How to create a great CV! - The Chris Gill Podcast - #88 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills 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 #87 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% 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 - Introduction2:24 - Josh Kirk joins, the early days, interning8:51 - The role that luck plays when finding a job10:14 - Joining Sheffield Utd and working with the first team17:47 - Differences between academy and first team21:31 - The highs and lows at Sheffield United27:25 - Joining Brentford FC31:33 - Josh describes a new role within the analysis department34:44 - Current roles and responsibilities Josh has39:20 - Sharing an office with the clubs other analysts42:06 - 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 upRelated EpisodesTom Green (Man Utd analyst): https://youtu.be/qpVLbyur1XQ Jamie Osman (West Ham analyst): https://youtu.be/WsiH3KFKz8Y Books MentionedSapiens: https://amzn.to/4qGMeTG ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills 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 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% 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.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills 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 #85 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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/scouts?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% 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 - Introduction2:22 - Tom joins and gives background4:21 - Starting out at AFC Bournemouth and getting into scouting13:47 - The role of the recruitment analyst16:29 - Player dossiers for potential signings21:39 - Transfer committees and types of scouts23:42 - Using data in recruitment28:54 - Agents and their place in the market31:32 - Profiling a new signing, player archetypes35:26 - Scouting for New York Red Bulls, MLS league regulations41:14 - Moving countries and settling in (as a player and scout)44:45 - Joining Al-Ettifaq and working with Steven Gerrard50:31 - An overview of the Saudi football landscape57:49 - An average week as head of scouting1:03:20 - Scouting regions and nationalities 1:06:30 - Advice for newer scouts1:09:48 - Looking ahead, future changes in scouting?1:15:11 - Summary, book and podcast recommendationsRelated EpisodesChris 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 MentionedThe 5am Club: https://amzn.to/4hk1pxS The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/48xHIQL #saudi #saudiproleague #scouting #footballscouting Check out Tom on the Overlap Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJZjBluu6v4◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills 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!#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 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills 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 #83 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% 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 ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills 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 Keep updated and connect with me via my website 👉🏼 https://www.chris-gill.comThis podcast 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?fpr=chrisgill_ukUse code GILL20 for 20% 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️PAID RESOURCES 💻 Video Analysis Software (GILL20 for 20% off) - https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals?fpr=chrisgill_uk 📊 Learn data skills with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle