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Patric Ridge
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Deputy Editor of Data and Global Editorial at Stats Perform. Editor of More Than A Game. Regular contributor to Opta Analyst, Toffee TV and the Blue Room EFC. Views my own.
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An excellent, honest piece from @john-b58.bsky.social highlighting outstanding stadium issues.
Valid comments from @patricridge.bsky.social too: outsourcing large elements of service provision don’t absolve the Club of responsibility for the quality of that service.
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Business With Blain: Hill Dickinson Stadium is Brilliant, but Everton Have Issues to Solve
The first non-footballing event at Hill Dickinson Stadium proved a success, albeit with some major drawbacks that must be addressed quickly by Everton.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Do you want write news and features using data as a career? Then you can apply here:

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April 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Vacancy: Data journalist at Stats Perform
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April 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Vacancy: Deputy editor (global editorial) at Stats Perform
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April 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Steady Pairs Of Hands

Everton and Roma needed steering in the right direction, and in both cases, TFG's decisions have paid off.

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Steady Pairs Of Hands
The Friedkin Group's two major clubs are in the care of managers who knew exactly what was required.
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March 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Business With Blain: Mind The Gap

@john-b58.bsky.social on the growing financial gulf between the #PremierLeague and #EFL

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Business With Blain: Mind The Gap
The financial might of the Premier League means those coming up have little chance.
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March 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Dembele (Finally) Delivers

Ousmane Dembele is thriving at PSG, and might just be living up to his potential after all.

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Dembele (Finally) Delivers
In the post-Kylian Mbappe era at PSG, Ousmane Dembele might finally be delivering on his potential.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Justin Kluivert's brace against Newcastle United means he has now scored more goals at St. James' Park in the Premier League than his father, Patrick, who played for #NUFC in 2004-05.

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Justin Kluivert celebrates scoring against Newcastle United
January 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Here's another piece from the Australian Open, focusing on the newly crowned champions that could make a splash in Melbourne.

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January 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Thrilled to be out in Melbourne covering the #AustralianOpen2025 for Stats Perform and Tennis Australia.

Three pre-tournament pieces out so far, and plenty more to come as the first slam of the season kicks off.

Here's one of those pieces.

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Sinner shooting for the stars after sensational 2024
The world No.1 will call on his stellar 2024 season as he mounts his defence of his title at AO 2025
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January 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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The Good, The Bad

Regular PL column is now up on More Than A Game: mtag.substack.com/p/the-good-t...
The Good, The Bad
The tops and flops from the Premier League.
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January 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Business With Blain: A Place Called Start

@john-b58.bsky.social on the key decisions for TFG at Everton.

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Business With Blain: A Place Called Start
With their feet under the table at Everton, TFG now need to set about enacting change.
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January 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Lyon's Fire Sale

The players who may be on the move from the cash-strapped Ligue 1 club this month.

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Lyon's Fire Sale
Which players might be on the move in January?
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January 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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New Year, New Me

The five #PremierLeague sides that need an instant boost in 2025.

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New Year, New Me
Five for 2025. The Premier League teams who need to start the new year with a bang.
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January 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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The latest good and bad from the Premier League weekend.

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The Good, The Bad
The tops and flops from the Premier League weekend.
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December 23, 2024 at 9:28 AM
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The latest Business With @john-b58.bsky.social on mtag.substack.com dives into the key 'sliding doors' moments of the Farhad Moshiri era.

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Business With Blain: Sliding Doors
Changing the people, setting standards and keeping Lukaku. How might Farhad Moshiri's time at Everton gone differently?
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December 18, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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An #OldFirm Christmas Carol

On what Celtic's latest triumph means for the great rivals of Scottish football...

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AN OLD FIRM CHRISTMAS CAROL
Celtic got their hands on silverware, but what does the latest Old Firm derby tell us?
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December 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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The latest #PremierLeague column is now up on More Than A Game.

👍Amad, Pickford, Palace.
👎Wolves, Martin, Man City.

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The Good, The Bad
The tops and flops from the Premier League weekend.
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December 16, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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If Jack Grealish fails to score in Sunday’s Manchester derby, he will have gone a year without a goal for Manchester City.

✍️@alitweedale looks at what's gone wrong and asks whether Pep Guardiola can help him rediscover his best form:

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Approaching a Year Without Manchester City Goal, Where Does Jack Grealish’s Future Lie? | Opta Analyst
If Jack Grealish fails to score in Sunday's Manchester derby, he will have gone a year without a goal for Manchester City.
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December 13, 2024 at 10:18 AM
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Another fantastic piece up on More Than A Game - on David de Gea's second bite at the apple.

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David de Gea’s Italian Renaissance
After a year out of the game, David de Gea is loving life in Florence.
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December 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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The latest Monday column is up on More Than A Game.

👍Chelsea, Wood, Vardy.
👎INEOS, Postecoglou, Ipswich.

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The Good, The Bad
The tops and flops from the Premier League weekend.
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December 9, 2024 at 9:47 AM
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Ashley Young has been one of Everton's only consistent performers this season. On Wednesday, he stepped up and delivered for his under-pressure manager.

My piece ⬇️

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No Country For Old Men
Ashley Young helped his old team-mate Sean Dyche out. Big time.
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December 5, 2024 at 8:15 AM
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The latest column on More Than A Game - this one on Martin Odegaard and how his return from injury has corrected Arsenal's course.

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Captain Odegaard’s Course Ahead
Odegaard is back in business, and so are Arsenal.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:18 AM
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The Media Tribune: @garytaphouse.bsky.social

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The Media Tribune: Gary Taphouse
Sky Sports commentator Gary Taphouse on the art of sports broadcasting, and much more.
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December 3, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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Asked Dyche why there has been such a slump this season. He doesn't believe there has been one, but Everton took 48 points in 23-24 & are now on just 11 after 13 games - their lowest since 94-95

His teams are meant to be solid but they capitulated after the opener

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If Everton can't even defend anymore, then what next for Dyche?
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December 2, 2024 at 7:47 AM