What's More Important, Football Stats or The Eye Test?
Published: March 14, 2026
Duration: 33:10
Football Stats vs the Eye Test: how data is changing the way we understand the game. From xG, pass completion and possession to the recruitment models powering Brentford and Brighton, we ask: should we judge players by what we see, or what the numbers say? Plus, we break down PPDA and Field Tilt (yes, it’s a real thing).
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Host: Sam Ellard
Guest: Adrian Clarke - Former Arsenal Midfielder & EFL Ex...