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Footy Families in Focus with John Walker

Footy Families in Focus with John Walker

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Host Nii Wallace-Bruce sits down with John Walker, Scottish football coach and analyst, to discuss the evolving role of analytics in football [1:35], focusing on its adoption in the UK and the impact of American investment in clubs like Glasgow Rangers. They delve into the success of Brentford and Brighton using data-driven recruitment [2:15] and the innovative model of the Right to Dream Academy [6:29]. They also touch on the rising popularity and unique challenges of the A-League in Australia [14:58], and the future prospects of San Diego in MLS [13:37] and the Canadian national team ahead of the next World Cup [17:19].

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Opening and closing music courtesy of Jeremiah Alves - "Evermore".

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