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The Numbers Game
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Dive into the intriguing world of football statistics with this compelling read that examines the overlooked numbers shaping the game. 'The Numbers Game' challenges conventional wisdom, urging fans to reconsider what calculations can lead to success on the pitch. With insights from Chris Anderson, a football statistics guru, and David Sally, a behavioral economist, this book illuminates the importance of analytical thinking in football. Discover how critical numbers like 2.66, 53.4, and 50/50 redefine strategies and enhance team performance. Learn why defensive plays can outweigh goals and why optimizing the whole squad is more effective than relying solely on star players. With 400 pages of thought-provoking statistics and analysis, this essential guide redefines how we engage with football, making it a must-have for avid fans and aspiring managers alike. Whether you're a casual viewer or a seasoned analyst, 'The Numbers Game' will transform your understanding of football dynamics, making it an indispensable part of your sports library. Explore the intersection of sport and statistics today and revolutionize your game-day experience!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241963623
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Football has always been a numbers game- 4-4-2, the big number 9 and 3 points for a win. But what if up until now we've been focusing on the wrong numbers? What if the numbers that really matter, the ones that hold the key to winning matches, are actually 2.66, 53.4, 50/50, and 0 > 1? What if managers only make a 15% difference? What if Chelsea should have bought Darren Bent?
In this incisive, myth-busting book, Chris Anderson, former goalkeeper turned football statistics guru, and David Sally, former baseball pitcher turned behavioural economist, show that every shred of knowledge we can gather can help us to love football and understand it even more. You'll discover why stopping a goal is more valuable than scoring one, why corners should be taken short, and why it is better to improve your worst player than to buy a superstar.
You'll never play, or watch, a game of football in quite the same way again.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241963623
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Football has always been a numbers game- 4-4-2, the big number 9 and 3 points for a win. But what if up until now we've been focusing on the wrong numbers? What if the numbers that really matter, the ones that hold the key to winning matches, are actually 2.66, 53.4, 50/50, and 0 > 1? What if managers only make a 15% difference? What if Chelsea should have bought Darren Bent?
In this incisive, myth-busting book, Chris Anderson, former goalkeeper turned football statistics guru, and David Sally, former baseball pitcher turned behavioural economist, show that every shred of knowledge we can gather can help us to love football and understand it even more. You'll discover why stopping a goal is more valuable than scoring one, why corners should be taken short, and why it is better to improve your worst player than to buy a superstar.
You'll never play, or watch, a game of football in quite the same way again.
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