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· Jul 10
Scout Report: Jamie Gittens
Intro After being linked with several big clubs, Jamie Gittens has departed Dortmund for London with his £48.5m switch to Chelsea.
petermnly.substack.com
New scout report up and not for the first time, I'm looking at a brand new Chelsea addition: Jamie Gittens.
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
To say I'm seething right now would be such an understatement. I need Elon to
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November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
To say I'm seething right now would be such an understatement. I need Elon to
It's been fine not great so far. Fulham blocking central access in buildup well but life made easier by the vertical interchanges being a bit passive at times. The problem is that we took a while to sought different solutions like double width – Ødegaard's usually a lively instigator of this
October 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's been fine not great so far. Fulham blocking central access in buildup well but life made easier by the vertical interchanges being a bit passive at times. The problem is that we took a while to sought different solutions like double width – Ødegaard's usually a lively instigator of this
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✍️ Blocking the goalkeeper's sightline can increase goal probability
▫️Defensive positioning study with @statsbomb.com data
▫️Pressuring shots reduces goal probability
▫️If a defender can't pressure the shot they should move to clear the keeper's view
cambiodejuegoenglish.beehiiv.com/p/blocking-t...
▫️Defensive positioning study with @statsbomb.com data
▫️Pressuring shots reduces goal probability
▫️If a defender can't pressure the shot they should move to clear the keeper's view
cambiodejuegoenglish.beehiiv.com/p/blocking-t...
Blocking the goalkeeper's sightline can increase goal probability
Analysis of defensive positioning and the impact of pressure on a shot
cambiodejuegoenglish.beehiiv.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
✍️ Blocking the goalkeeper's sightline can increase goal probability
▫️Defensive positioning study with @statsbomb.com data
▫️Pressuring shots reduces goal probability
▫️If a defender can't pressure the shot they should move to clear the keeper's view
cambiodejuegoenglish.beehiiv.com/p/blocking-t...
▫️Defensive positioning study with @statsbomb.com data
▫️Pressuring shots reduces goal probability
▫️If a defender can't pressure the shot they should move to clear the keeper's view
cambiodejuegoenglish.beehiiv.com/p/blocking-t...
Eze and MLS in there for Merino and Riccy would've been nice
August 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Eze and MLS in there for Merino and Riccy would've been nice
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Today we published my 6000-word story on the three days I spent at RB Leipzig. This was a ton of work and I am incredibly grateful to have the platform to write and research narrative stuff like this. If you make it through, I hope you enjoy:
Inside RB Leipzig
Tom Curren heads inside one of the world's pre-eminent football factories.
scoutedftbl.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Today we published my 6000-word story on the three days I spent at RB Leipzig. This was a ton of work and I am incredibly grateful to have the platform to write and research narrative stuff like this. If you make it through, I hope you enjoy:
Only remote positive off the back of the Saka injury is that I'm actually looking at the back-up and thinking, oh ok, we can manage. Compare that to Raheem last year...
August 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Only remote positive off the back of the Saka injury is that I'm actually looking at the back-up and thinking, oh ok, we can manage. Compare that to Raheem last year...
Max's cameo was unreal. Mad having a kid like that playing where you can see everybody trying to get him the ball. So impressive the way he competes on the outside already, so the cut-in space stays open for him. And obviously great feet again for another pen won.
August 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Max's cameo was unreal. Mad having a kid like that playing where you can see everybody trying to get him the ball. So impressive the way he competes on the outside already, so the cut-in space stays open for him. And obviously great feet again for another pen won.
Nothing like a corner routine to break the open play tension, though, eh? Was a little concerned up to that point. The mf3 were very fluid, almost operating across the pitch as a unit to try and connect play but ended up needing to do a lot of work in the opening phase whilst our
August 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Nothing like a corner routine to break the open play tension, though, eh? Was a little concerned up to that point. The mf3 were very fluid, almost operating across the pitch as a unit to try and connect play but ended up needing to do a lot of work in the opening phase whilst our
Giving Leo more money instead 😂
I'm optimistic about Noni but I don't think we're getting Eze, which probably means no big LW buy, therefore meaning we've underdone it in the position that most needed upgrading this summer (#6 aside). There are options to hunt/gamble on, too, so it will be very painful if/when that bites us.
August 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Giving Leo more money instead 😂
I'm optimistic about Noni but I don't think we're getting Eze, which probably means no big LW buy, therefore meaning we've underdone it in the position that most needed upgrading this summer (#6 aside). There are options to hunt/gamble on, too, so it will be very painful if/when that bites us.
August 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I'm optimistic about Noni but I don't think we're getting Eze, which probably means no big LW buy, therefore meaning we've underdone it in the position that most needed upgrading this summer (#6 aside). There are options to hunt/gamble on, too, so it will be very painful if/when that bites us.
Reading all this stuff now about Berta pushing to switch gears on the move feels like it has such major sliding doors potential. I know Šeško's not exactly a win-now player but we might well look back at this in a year or two and see it as an early red flag.
July 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Reading all this stuff now about Berta pushing to switch gears on the move feels like it has such major sliding doors potential. I know Šeško's not exactly a win-now player but we might well look back at this in a year or two and see it as an early red flag.
Isak and Šeško (at a more reasonable price) moving right after we've jumped the gun on Gyökeres
July 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Isak and Šeško (at a more reasonable price) moving right after we've jumped the gun on Gyökeres
Ok, maybe a slight bit of panic is starting to settle in now.
My criticism going into last season was not prioritising Saka depth. My hopes for this window were essentially Zubi + a big FW purchase. If Noni is depth on top of a WF & CF purchase, it handily ticks both boxes, so I can't be displeased with that, unless this ofc handicaps our spending elsewhere.
July 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Ok, maybe a slight bit of panic is starting to settle in now.
icymi, give it a read and lmk what you think
New scout report up and not for the first time, I'm looking at a brand new Chelsea addition: Jamie Gittens.
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Scout Report: Jamie Gittens
Intro After being linked with several big clubs, Jamie Gittens has departed Dortmund for London with his £48.5m switch to Chelsea.
petermnly.substack.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
icymi, give it a read and lmk what you think
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New scout report up and not for the first time, I'm looking at a brand new Chelsea addition: Jamie Gittens.
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Scout Report: Jamie Gittens
Intro After being linked with several big clubs, Jamie Gittens has departed Dortmund for London with his £48.5m switch to Chelsea.
petermnly.substack.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
New scout report up and not for the first time, I'm looking at a brand new Chelsea addition: Jamie Gittens.
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Here's a delve into the winger's ball-striking, dribbling ferocities and shortcomings, and how much better his movement is than stats suggest...
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
My criticism going into last season was not prioritising Saka depth. My hopes for this window were essentially Zubi + a big FW purchase. If Noni is depth on top of a WF & CF purchase, it handily ticks both boxes, so I can't be displeased with that, unless this ofc handicaps our spending elsewhere.
July 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
My criticism going into last season was not prioritising Saka depth. My hopes for this window were essentially Zubi + a big FW purchase. If Noni is depth on top of a WF & CF purchase, it handily ticks both boxes, so I can't be displeased with that, unless this ofc handicaps our spending elsewhere.
One thing I definitely like about Gyökeres that has sorely been lacking from us, even if we're not always in phases that benefit it, is that powerful transition play. When we sink deep, which is something we do voluntarily in big games and in winning game states, it's been very difficult to get out.
July 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
One thing I definitely like about Gyökeres that has sorely been lacking from us, even if we're not always in phases that benefit it, is that powerful transition play. When we sink deep, which is something we do voluntarily in big games and in winning game states, it's been very difficult to get out.
Liverpool going for Isak now too?
June 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Liverpool going for Isak now too?
ICYMI
Next up is the mercurial Malick Fofana.
Not only has the just-turned-20-year-old's output caught the eye but so has his playing style. Here's my look at the winger's electric dribbling, awareness, some restrictive weaker foot over-usage, and much more.
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Not only has the just-turned-20-year-old's output caught the eye but so has his playing style. Here's my look at the winger's electric dribbling, awareness, some restrictive weaker foot over-usage, and much more.
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Scout Report: Malick Fofana
It’s been a great year for Malick Fofana.
petermnly.substack.com
May 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
ICYMI
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Next up is the mercurial Malick Fofana.
Not only has the just-turned-20-year-old's output caught the eye but so has his playing style. Here's my look at the winger's electric dribbling, awareness, some restrictive weaker foot over-usage, and much more.
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Not only has the just-turned-20-year-old's output caught the eye but so has his playing style. Here's my look at the winger's electric dribbling, awareness, some restrictive weaker foot over-usage, and much more.
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Scout Report: Malick Fofana
It’s been a great year for Malick Fofana.
petermnly.substack.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Next up is the mercurial Malick Fofana.
Not only has the just-turned-20-year-old's output caught the eye but so has his playing style. Here's my look at the winger's electric dribbling, awareness, some restrictive weaker foot over-usage, and much more.
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
Not only has the just-turned-20-year-old's output caught the eye but so has his playing style. Here's my look at the winger's electric dribbling, awareness, some restrictive weaker foot over-usage, and much more.
petermnly.substack.com/p/scout-repo...
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#13: Christopher Nkunku (at Leipzig): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#14: Djed Spence (at Nottingham Forest): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#15: Benjamin Šeško (at Salzburg): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#16: Gonçalo Ramos (at Benfica): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#14: Djed Spence (at Nottingham Forest): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#15: Benjamin Šeško (at Salzburg): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#16: Gonçalo Ramos (at Benfica): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
December 12, 2024 at 3:23 PM
#13: Christopher Nkunku (at Leipzig): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#14: Djed Spence (at Nottingham Forest): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#15: Benjamin Šeško (at Salzburg): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#16: Gonçalo Ramos (at Benfica): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#14: Djed Spence (at Nottingham Forest): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#15: Benjamin Šeško (at Salzburg): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
#16: Gonçalo Ramos (at Benfica): open.substack.com/pub/petermnl...
Mr Emery, for you, my friend, £30m.
If Watkins is available on the cheap, then him + a high upside LW would probably be the dream scenario here. Šeško and Gyökeres' price tags seem too high to not end up putting a LW acquisition on the back-burner for another season.
May 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Mr Emery, for you, my friend, £30m.
If you'd told me Newcastle would lose beforehand, I might have a glimmer of hope about an Isak deal. And yet, here we are, somehow.
May 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If you'd told me Newcastle would lose beforehand, I might have a glimmer of hope about an Isak deal. And yet, here we are, somehow.