Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC’s Analytics Revolution

Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC’s Analytics Revolution explores how Liverpool rose to greatness in the 21st century with the help of big data. Written by Josh Williams, sports podcaster and frequent contributor to Redmen TV and The Anfield Wrap. The Anfield institution is an industry leader in the field of data science, but little is known about how Liverpool’s relationship with numbers began. Josh Williams explores this untold story and explores the historic club’s unique relationship with data and analytics. The book explores: The story behind Fenway Sports Group’s takeover of the club and the decade it took for their vision of a data-driven organisation to become a reality The marriage of data and football and how it helped to deliver wins on the pitch by impacting tactics and recruitment The errors, suboptimal playstyles, and conflicting egos that were hurdles to the club’s ambition and eventual success under Jürgen Klopp Perfect for fans who want to learn more about Liverpool’s success and the unique methods they employ to gain an edge over their wealthier rivals. – ASIN: 1801506930 | ISBN13: 9781801506939 | ISBN-13: 978-1801506939