Roberto Angioni
@rangioni.bsky.social
Head of Data Science @Soccerment ⚽️📊
🇮🇹 living in 🇪🇸 via 🇩🇪
PhD, former astrophysicist 🪐
Avid gamer, ⚽️ and 🎾 fan
Opinions mine
🇮🇹 living in 🇪🇸 via 🇩🇪
PhD, former astrophysicist 🪐
Avid gamer, ⚽️ and 🎾 fan
Opinions mine
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Why would Xabi Alonso do this
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Why would Xabi Alonso do this
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<wipes away tear> it's so beautiful
January 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
<wipes away tear> it's so beautiful
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I wrote about how Trump sees the world: With the brain of a real estate developer that is stuck in 1990 newrepublic.com/article/2052...
Trump’s Obsession With Real Estate Is Fueling a Ruinous Foreign Policy
He venerates ownership and believes in one-on-one dealmaking that results in winners and losers. But what’s good for him personally won’t be good for the country.
newrepublic.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I wrote about how Trump sees the world: With the brain of a real estate developer that is stuck in 1990 newrepublic.com/article/2052...
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If the figures we're getting out of Iran are in the right league, this weekend was, I think, one of the bloodiest state crackdowns of all time. People are talking 12,000-20,000 dead; for comparison Hungary in 1956 was about 2,500, Tiananmen - across country, in multiple cities - probably 1000+
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
If the figures we're getting out of Iran are in the right league, this weekend was, I think, one of the bloodiest state crackdowns of all time. People are talking 12,000-20,000 dead; for comparison Hungary in 1956 was about 2,500, Tiananmen - across country, in multiple cities - probably 1000+
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Xabi Alonso turned Real Madrid into a dominant machine for two months and the players were like “fuck no, don’t like this at all!”
January 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Xabi Alonso turned Real Madrid into a dominant machine for two months and the players were like “fuck no, don’t like this at all!”
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On another note I feel like tennis commentary is missing some technical analysis in favor of vibes now. I miss hearing why someone missed or a pattern didn’t work out.
January 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
On another note I feel like tennis commentary is missing some technical analysis in favor of vibes now. I miss hearing why someone missed or a pattern didn’t work out.
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Karolina Muchova snaps Elena Rybakina 13 match win streak with a very impressive 3-set win to make the Brisbane SFs.
Is this the year, yall? IS THIS THE YEAR???????????
Is this the year, yall? IS THIS THE YEAR???????????
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Karolina Muchova snaps Elena Rybakina 13 match win streak with a very impressive 3-set win to make the Brisbane SFs.
Is this the year, yall? IS THIS THE YEAR???????????
Is this the year, yall? IS THIS THE YEAR???????????
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It’s ridiculous that English football still asks the players and managers to answer for the club as a whole, as if there aren’t directors of football and chairmen who hold great power and are at least equally responsible for the club’s fortunes. They should be meeting with the media regularly too.
can't really read this as anything but Cristian Romero calling out Spurs executives and ownership for leaving the players and the manager as the only people out dealing with the displeasure of fans and media
January 8, 2026 at 1:40 AM
It’s ridiculous that English football still asks the players and managers to answer for the club as a whole, as if there aren’t directors of football and chairmen who hold great power and are at least equally responsible for the club’s fortunes. They should be meeting with the media regularly too.
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i think my number one rule with hiring managers is to assume they're not going to change their ideas about how to play football. i'm sure they all say they can change in the interview, but if they haven't coached a suitable style before, assume they can't.
it was like two or three years ago that @graceonfootball.com said about Thomas Frank, if you haven't shown a demonstrated set of ideas for how to use possession to create scoring chances, no matter how solid your record is otherwise, you're a big risk at any richer team
...Grace knows some football
...Grace knows some football
January 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
i think my number one rule with hiring managers is to assume they're not going to change their ideas about how to play football. i'm sure they all say they can change in the interview, but if they haven't coached a suitable style before, assume they can't.
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one takeaway from the grok noncon porn thing is that much of the media just isn't interested in an issue they can't pretend has two sides or that doesn't give them an opportunity to shit on the left. Also it would be uncomfortable to justify remaining on twitter after acknowledging it
January 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
one takeaway from the grok noncon porn thing is that much of the media just isn't interested in an issue they can't pretend has two sides or that doesn't give them an opportunity to shit on the left. Also it would be uncomfortable to justify remaining on twitter after acknowledging it
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The top comment on the Celtic subreddit post about Nancy's firing hopes that they go out and get "Ange or anyone else who plays a normal tactic"
(stares at camera)
(stares at camera)
January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The top comment on the Celtic subreddit post about Nancy's firing hopes that they go out and get "Ange or anyone else who plays a normal tactic"
(stares at camera)
(stares at camera)
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Amorim and Maresca to their now previous employers
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Amorim and Maresca to their now previous employers
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Whoosh. That was an insane performance from Eva Lys, who goes from barely being able to win games of Iga to taking her deep to a third. But Iga recovers from a set and 3-1 down, saves a bunch of break points down the stretch to take it 6-4 in the third. Amazing crowd in Sydney. Poland wins the tie.
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Whoosh. That was an insane performance from Eva Lys, who goes from barely being able to win games of Iga to taking her deep to a third. But Iga recovers from a set and 3-1 down, saves a bunch of break points down the stretch to take it 6-4 in the third. Amazing crowd in Sydney. Poland wins the tie.
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Stuff on minutes restrictions is interesting. Fairly normal in the NBA, but a typical argument in football where medical departments and managers/coaches clash due to potentially misaligned priorities. Clubs 100% should put power into the medical depts hands on this, and look to enforce
This is the inside story of Enzo Maresca’s exit from Stamford Bridge:
🔹 Recommendations around player minutes were big part of why he wanted to leave
🔹 Wanted new defender in summer
🔹 Concerns over talks with Manchester City
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🔹 Recommendations around player minutes were big part of why he wanted to leave
🔹 Wanted new defender in summer
🔹 Concerns over talks with Manchester City
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social and more
🔗 bit.ly/4aHVi51
January 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Stuff on minutes restrictions is interesting. Fairly normal in the NBA, but a typical argument in football where medical departments and managers/coaches clash due to potentially misaligned priorities. Clubs 100% should put power into the medical depts hands on this, and look to enforce
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went back and grabbed the full video of her intro. absolutely incredible
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January 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
went back and grabbed the full video of her intro. absolutely incredible
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This is a nice discussion of what xG is and what it isn't, something that's always good to refresh every now and then
Why xG Doesn't Need Fixing (But Our Communication Might)
Why xG Doesn't Need Fixing (But Our Communication Might)
It's less about problems with the stat and more about common misunderstandings (and how we can fix them)
www.cannonstats.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
This is a nice discussion of what xG is and what it isn't, something that's always good to refresh every now and then
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excellent piece by @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social on the set pieces which gets at the core of the issue -- we're not seeing more set piece goals on top of a normal amount of open play goals, we're seeing set pieces increasingly dominate a less attacking game
One of the best macro-trend data pieces you will ever read. Absolutely outstanding work from The Boy Wonder @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social #EPL
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
Have set pieces really made football boring? This is what the data says
There has been a spike in goals scored from dead-ball situations this season but are teams’ reliance on set pieces making them more risk-averse?
www.thetimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM
excellent piece by @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social on the set pieces which gets at the core of the issue -- we're not seeing more set piece goals on top of a normal amount of open play goals, we're seeing set pieces increasingly dominate a less attacking game
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my new year’s resolution is 4K but i’ll settle with 1080p
January 1, 2026 at 4:36 AM
my new year’s resolution is 4K but i’ll settle with 1080p
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hell yeah Chelsea is briefing now and it is spectacular
"In addition, he has increasingly avoided wearing club tracksuits, opting instead for his own clothing." www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
"In addition, he has increasingly avoided wearing club tracksuits, opting instead for his own clothing." www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Enzo Maresco: Why Chelsea manager is really under pressure
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca needs results to improve but issues off the pitch are adding to the pressure, BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella explains.
www.bbc.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
hell yeah Chelsea is briefing now and it is spectacular
"In addition, he has increasingly avoided wearing club tracksuits, opting instead for his own clothing." www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
"In addition, he has increasingly avoided wearing club tracksuits, opting instead for his own clothing." www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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West Ham you have outdone yourselves
bravo
bravo
December 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
West Ham you have outdone yourselves
bravo
bravo
Rayan Cherki is the only player of his role within the top 5 leagues ranking above the 85th percentile for all of:
- Chance creation: 0.52 open-play xA P90 (100th)
- Final third involvement: 30.3% of team touches (97th)
- Dribbling intent: 5.31 take-ons P90 (90th)
- Ball retention: 78.3% (87th)
- Chance creation: 0.52 open-play xA P90 (100th)
- Final third involvement: 30.3% of team touches (97th)
- Dribbling intent: 5.31 take-ons P90 (90th)
- Ball retention: 78.3% (87th)
December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Rayan Cherki is the only player of his role within the top 5 leagues ranking above the 85th percentile for all of:
- Chance creation: 0.52 open-play xA P90 (100th)
- Final third involvement: 30.3% of team touches (97th)
- Dribbling intent: 5.31 take-ons P90 (90th)
- Ball retention: 78.3% (87th)
- Chance creation: 0.52 open-play xA P90 (100th)
- Final third involvement: 30.3% of team touches (97th)
- Dribbling intent: 5.31 take-ons P90 (90th)
- Ball retention: 78.3% (87th)
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Things nobody said in August: "by 30th December only Arsenal will have lost fewer games than Sunderland"
December 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Things nobody said in August: "by 30th December only Arsenal will have lost fewer games than Sunderland"
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