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# the numbers game

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Rodgers' revolution: Celtic are the best in Europe when it comes to keeping the ball

The former Liverpool boss has had quite the impact on the club since arriving in the summer of 2016.

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Sep 26th 2017, 7:32 PM

Heart rate monitors during penalty shootouts? - How data is changing the way we analyse football

Just don’t mention Moneyball.

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Oct 30th 2016, 11:59 AM

What kind of salaries are the managers of Euro 2016 teams earning?

Where does Martin O’Neill rank when it comes to the best-paid international coaches?

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Jun 10th 2016, 5:47 PM

Rugby analysis app brings magic number 54 into the foreground

We spoke to Andrew Quick, creator of the fascinating Rugby Analyser 54 app.

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Jan 18th 2015, 9:30 AM