Tag: Football/Soccer

What is the Yashin Trophy Award?

It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data – Sherlock Holmes Picture this irony: In my earlier article, I expressed skepticism regarding the importance of the Yashin Trophy. Even before we could delve deeper into that conversation, the 2023 award recipient had a moment over the weekend that resembled a comical mishap…

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Goalkeeper Data Analysis {Part 1}

The most valuable commodity I know is Information Gordon Gekko – Wall Street The impactful remark delivered by the fictional character Gordon Gekko, portrayed by Michael Douglas in the 1987 cult film Wall Street, holds immense significance. In today’s data-centric era, where decision-making is heavily reliant on data, it becomes increasingly clear that the value…

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Competing For Number One

‘I don’t get it.. I cannot understand how a manager can come to the conclusion that it’s a great thing to have competition for the number one shirt. ‘A goalkeeper’s position is very reactive. You cannot create anything on your own, you have to wait for things to happen. ‘You’re now asking your goalkeeper to…

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End of An Era

David De Gea has announced his departure from Manchester United, bringing an end to a 12-year stay during which he secured an array of trophies and personal accolades to cement his place as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the club – Manchester United During the weekend, a statement was released by…

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The Golden Glove Award

David De Gea won the 2022/2023 English Premier League Golden Glove award for the second time in his 12-year career at Manchester United, ending the season with an impressive 17 clean sheets compared to his nearest rivals with 14 ( Nick Pope, Alisson Becker and Aaron Ramsdale). This coveted award I would imagine is the…

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Biography

Peter Ndubuisi Egwuagu Born on August 28th, 1974, at the City of London Maternity Hospital in Islington, London, England, I was one of the twins welcomed into the world by Mr. John E. Egwuagu and Mrs. Maria C. Egwuagu. Initially, our family resided in London until 1978, when we made the decision to move back…

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