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Episodes

153: U21 Euros 2025: Squads, Players and Predictions

Joe is joined by SCOUTED's own Jake Entwistle to preview this year's U21 European Championships in Slovakia. Will England retain their 2023 crown or will Germany's giants prove too powerful? How will an out-of-form Italy cope without Francesco Pio Esposito? And what about the several teams missing primary centre-forwards? Listen, share and subscribe now.

Jun 10, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 153

152: SCOUTED Archetypes: Full-Backs

Analyst Jake Entwistle joins Joe again to discuss the latest feature in the 'SCOUTED Archetypes' series: Full-Backs. Flyers, Pathfinders and Imposters, an explainer of each Archetype, contemporary examples, tactical application, where to find different Archetypes and so on. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Mar 31, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 152

151: SCOUTED Archetypes: Power Forwards

What is a 'Power Forward', where can we find them, and which players are some good examples? All will be revealed in this latest edition of the SCOUTED Podcast. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Feb 24, 202558 minEp. 151

150: In Conversation with Sarah Rudd

Joe is joined by Sarah Rudd, former Vice President of Analytics at Arsenal and current CEO of Football Consultancy firm src | ftbl. In this episode, Sarah shares excellent anecdotes about 'Moneyball'-esque beginnings, presenting findings to Arsène Wenger, using Santi Cazorla as a benchmark and the origins of rest defence, whilst also discussing where sports analytics can still grow. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Jan 21, 202555 minEp. 150

149: In Conversation with Dominic Jordan

Joe is joined by Twelve Football's Chief Data Officer, Dominic Jordan, previously of Manchester United where he was Director of Data. Tune in for a fascinating discussion about the use of data in football (see: Brighton and Brentford), a brief insight into Dominic's time at Old Trafford, advanced analytics and how Twelve are utilising AI to bring 'good data' to clubs.

Dec 31, 202449 minEp. 149

148: In Conversation with Gregg Broughton

Joe is joined by newly-appointed Chicago Fire sporting director Gregg Broughton for a discussion about his career in academy management with AFC Rushden & Diamonds, Luton Town, Norwich City and back-to-back Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt as well as a spell as sporting director with Blackburn Rovers. Tune in for insight on targeting specific London boroughs, delivering success to North Norway for the first time, data buy-in, player trading models, underappreciated markets and players with 'th...

Nov 25, 202454 minEp. 148

147: SCOUTED50 2024/25 with Jake Entwistle

Joe and Jake go through their top ten players in this year's edition of SCOUTED50 - a handcrafted list of the best young talent around the world, voted for by journalists, analysts, scouts and more, then ranked. Omorodion, Ben Seghir, Minteh, Cubarsi, Nwaneri and so many others. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Oct 24, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 147

146: UEFA Youth League 2024/25

One of SCOUTED's favourite youth competitions returns meaning there's plenty to delve through from Matchday One. Old favourites at Bayern München, Red Bull Salzburg do it again, record-breakers in Arsenal's ranks and much more. Tune in for unparalleled analysis on Europe's premier youth club football tournament from analyst Llew Davies and host Joe Donnohue.

Sep 26, 202451 minEp. 146

145: Interesting Transfers Vol. II - Summer 2024

Joe and Llew return with a second instalment of Interesting Transfers, going into detail on five more moves that have piqued their interest this summer. Salzburg spend big, a long-time SCOUTED favourite gets his move, Golden Ball winner takes first steps into senior football, Hull City land an U20 World Cup star and much, much more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Aug 23, 202448 minEp. 145

144: Interesting Transfers Vol. I - Summer 2024

Llew and Joe pick out a number of interesting movers and shakers from the summer transfer window so far. Non-League to League One, Chile to Serie A, Estonia to Union Saint-Gilloise and many, many more that might've flown under the radar. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Jul 03, 202438 minEp. 144

143: The Group Stages - A Comprehensive Breakdown (ft. Jon Mackenzie)

Hey all. Stephen and I were joined by Jon to break down pretty much everything that happened during the EURO's Group Stages, plus look ahead to what's next. Also, Jon makes his Handbook History debut. Apologies for my mic quality on this one. It is, if you can believe it, a decent microphone, but very unsuited for my room. Thankfully I don't talk as much as Steve and Jon, who are much smarter than me. I'll do my best to sort it asap. And if you get the Mr Beast thumbnail, please enjoy it before ...

Jun 28, 20241 hr 56 minEp. 143

142: 2024 UEFA U-17 European Championships Review with Stephen Ganavas

Joe and Steve discuss this summer's Under-17 Euros, won by an Italy side who led the line with indomitable 16-year-old AC Milan forward Francesco Camarda. We go into detail on FC Porto's prodigious talent and SCOUTED Golden Ball winner Rodrigo Mora (Portugal), Tottenham Hotspur's newest debutant Mikey Moore (England), Arsenal goal machine Chido Obi (Denmark) and plenty more honourable mentions. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Jun 11, 202442 minEp. 142

141: Parma Calcio: How to Win a League Title

Historic Italian club Parma have been crowned Serie B champions and will next season return to the top flight. Joe is joined by the club's Head of Data and Analytics, Sébastien Coustou, to discuss their return to Serie A, spearheaded by data-led performance and analysis insights, as well as smart recruitment. Listen, share and subscribe now.

May 17, 202432 minEp. 141

140: UEFA Youth League 23/24 - Winners, Standouts and Names to Remember

Joe is joined by SCOUTED's resident youth football analysts and arguably the world's foremost UEFA Youth League experts Stephen Ganavas and Llew Davies to go over the 2023/24 edition of the competition, won by unfancied Greek giants Olympiacos. Standouts, 'Finals Weekend', Names to Remember, English clubs' performance and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Apr 30, 202444 minEp. 140

139: Recruitment, Rooney and MLS with Technical Director Stewart Mairs

Joe is joined by former DC United Technical Director (2016-2023) Stewart Mairs on the SCOUTED podcast. Topics of conversation include: the difference between scouting and recruitment, signing Wayne Rooney, the evolution of MLS, early work with pioneering data and video analysis company Prozone, as well as what it's really like to be a sporting director. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Apr 15, 202450 minEp. 139

138: Just get Trent in there

On this edition of SCOUTED Weekly, Tom Curren is joined by Phil Costa and Stephen Ganavas to discuss the flag #discourse, Endrick's rise, whether Germany are any good or not and what the hell Didier Deschamps is smoking. Plus Watchlists, This Week On Notebook and, of course, Handbook History. Read our work: scoutednotebook.com

Mar 26, 202457 minEp. 138

137: A Day in the Life of a Performance Director: Olympique de Marseille

Joe Donnohue is joined by former Olympique de Marseille Performance Director Matthieu Bouchépillon to discuss the particulars of the role at one of France's biggest clubs, developing an advanced football analytics operation for use in player recruitment and development as well as anecdotes from some of OM's recent high-profile transfer pursuits from the perspective of those within the club. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Mar 21, 202443 minEp. 137

136: Please don't kick the ballboy

SCOUTED Weekly returns after a brief hiatus. This week, Tom, Steve and Joe talk about whipping their shirts off, terrible free kicks, Handbook History and serious stuff too: the European draws, some watchlist picks and analysis of Amad's future at Manchester United. Notebook The annual U-17 World Cup is good, actually What will Valentin Barco bring to Brighton? (Video essay)...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 136

135: Coaching and Consulting: In Conversation with Paul Tisdale

Joe is joined by former Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale to discuss his life as an elite level coach, a look back on his playing days and what the world of scouting and consultancy has brought since pivoting away from day-to-day management. Listen now for insights into giving Ollie Watkins and Ethan Ampadu their big breaks, player development, how clubs are recruiting in 2024 and much, much more. A fascinating conversation.

Mar 14, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 135

134: AFCON 2024 with Kweku Afari

Perhaps the most thrilling and story-laden Africa Cup of Nations in recent history, of course we've dedicated an episode of the SCOUTED podcast to it. Joe is joined by Sky and talkSPORT broadcaster Kweku Afari to recount the highs and lows - but mainly highs - of this year's AFCON. Featuring a former Premier League striker spinning tunes behind the decks, Simon Adingra's coming-of-age, yet another Génération Foot alumnus starring for Senegal and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now. Powe...

Feb 22, 202446 minEp. 134

133: Does Idris Elba enjoy a nice mint

SCOUTED Weekly is here and Tom, Phil and Steve discuss Kobbie Mainoo, Adam Wharton and England's future, as well as Kai Havertz, Chelsea and eating mints with celebrities. Also: Handbook History is a spice fest.

Feb 20, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 133

132: How Belgian Clubs Recruit with Scott Coyne

The names Kévin Denkey, Mohamed Amoura and Igor Thiago might not mean an awful lot outside Belgium right now, but they certainly will in the months and years to come. At SCOUTED, we pride ourselves on getting in on players early and that's exactly what this week's episode does. Joe is joined by Belgian football consultant and podcaster Scott Coyne to discuss the aforementioned trio currently tearing up the Pro League, Union Saint-Gilloise's scouting dossiers, as well as Belgium's top two divisio...

Feb 15, 202448 minEp. 132

131: Being Champions Ain't Easy

Today on SCOUTED Weekly: Steve Ganavas and Joe Donnohue join me to talk the differing fortunes of two champions elect: Bayer Leverkusen and Girona. Plus, Joe makes his Handbook History bow against Stephen, the current leader.

Feb 12, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 131

130: Jürgone (and Nusa in)

SCOUTED Weekly is here on time, praise be. This week: Klopp's out, Xavi's out, the dominoes are falling across the managerial merry-go-round and the Spanish press are hoping they land in the direction of Mikel Arteta. Plus: Tommy Tuchel, Antonio Nusa, J.LEAGUE and Handbook History, which does not go to plan. Enjoy.

Jan 29, 202459 minEp. 130

129: SCOUTED's Emerging Generation

SCOUTED's very own Joe Donnohue and Llew Davies discuss the players born 2006-or-later who are taking their first, quite prominent steps in Europe's major leagues this season, as well as a handful of names in lesser competitions you need to be aware of, too. Featuring: Archie Gray, Lamine Yamal, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Lewis Miley, Eli Junior Kroupi, Lucas Bergvall and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now. Powered by exclusive data partners SkillCorner.

Jan 26, 202453 minEp. 129

128: Soulé and The Undertaker

Nothing will stop SCOUTED Weekly. Nothing. Not even my incompetence. This Mon Wednesday we chat Ivan Toney, Arsenal's youth, Matias Soulé and Pau Cubarsí. Then we play Handbook History, your new favourite game. Sign up to Notebook for a 10% discount ! Follow SCOUTED

Jan 24, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 128

127: Regretting our Premier League Predictions

This is the first episode of the brand-new SCOUTED Weekly, a show wherein the boys get together and chat about the week's biggest stories and catch up with you guys, the audience. To mark the occasion, Tom, Steve and Joe decided to look back at the Premier League predictions the team made in September and laugh about how wrong they were. SCOUTED: Twitter Notebook...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 127

126: Girona with Ruairidh Barlow

Girona are keeping pace with Real Madrid at the summit of LaLiga this season despite operating on a fifth of the budget. They've beaten Barcelona and Atletico in thrilling fashion, scored the most goals and tied Carlo Ancelotti's side for points during the first half of 2023/24 - and show no signs of stopping. Aided by their City Football Group affiliate link, but hindered by their geography, SCOUTED's Joe Donnohue speaks to Football España editor Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow) to discern whether...

Jan 09, 202443 minEp. 126

125: FIFA U-17 World Cup Round-up

Joe is joined by Steve and Llew who've spent the past month doing little else other than watching the FIFA U17 World Cup in Indonesia. Features: an in-depth analysis of the four semi-finalists including German champion Paris Brunner, England's fortunes and elimination at the hands of Uzbekistan, as well as a deep dive on tournament darlings Mali and their metronomic midfielder Hamidou Makalou. Powered by SkillCorner. Listen now.

Dec 07, 202349 minEp. 125

124: Summer Scouting with Lee Scott

After a busy summer, the Scouted Football podcast returns at the end of the transfer window with five player picks - from Europe and South America - for the upcoming 2023/24 campaign. Skelly Alvero, Rodri Sánchez, Lucas Beltrán, Lucas Besozzi and Amane Romeo.

Aug 29, 202345 minEp. 124
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