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davieG

Head of Football Insights

By davieG, in Leicester City Forum

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jimsmallman

jimsmallman

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2 hours ago, Golden Fox said:

 

Feel this is the most likely explanation. McCarron has come in, worked with our setup for a few months and seen its not working and not what he (or Enzo) would have expected coming from Man City, so has told thd board this is a position we are missing.

 

Probably be equivalent to the wages of a reserve goalkeeper and might add far more value.

It's absolutely not paying a lot of money. My mate nearly applied for it but he already makes more money working for an IT consultancy. I reckon the reserve keeper wages equivalent is probably about right, if not less.

surrifox

surrifox

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2 hours ago, Legend_in_blue said:
 
This ought to do it.  I particularly like the closing paragraph.
 
 
Hiring Team, Football Operations
Leicester City Football Club
King Power Stadium
Filbert Way
Leicester, LE2 7FL
 
RE: Application for Head of Football Insights
 
Dear Selection Committee,
 
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Head of Football Insights position at Leicester City Football Club. With an extensive background leading data-driven operations within elite professional football, I have consistently succeeded at the exact intersection this role demands: merging performance analysis, advanced data science, and recruitment workflows into a unified, winning strategy. I am fully prepared to lead your department and deliver the objective, actionable intelligence required to drive your first team forward.
 
Throughout my career, I have specialized in breaking down departmental silos. I understand that data science, video analysis, and recruitment scouting are only as valuable as their integration. In my previous roles, I successfully synchronized these distinct functions into a singular infrastructure. By designing unified analytical pipelines, I ensured that raw tracking data and AI-enabled workflows directly informed tactical preparation on the grass and scouting profiles in the boardroom. I am more than capable of leading Leicester City’s insights department to ensure your data is not just comprehensive, but strategically weaponized.
My experience aligns precisely with the core responsibilities outlined in your brief:
  • Elite Tactical & Performance Literacy: I possess a deep, practical understanding of elite football tactics and coaching processes. I do not just look at data points; I translate complex tracking metrics, expected metrics (xG, xA, post-shot), and AI models into clear, visual, and impactful concepts that managers and coaching staff can immediately apply to matchday preparation.
  • Direct Executive Support: I am highly accustomed to working alongside First Team Managers and Sporting Directors. I know how to deliver high-pressure, evidence-based insights that directly influence multi-million-pound recruitment decisions and critical tactical shifts, utilizing robust KPIs tied to long-term club philosophy.
  • Cutting-Edge Technical Expertise: I am thoroughly well-versed in modern analysis platforms (such as Hudl, Hudl Sportscode, and SBG), elite tracking data providers (Second Spectrum, ChyronHego), and custom data science languages (Python, R, SQL). Furthermore, I have actively developed and implemented AI-enabled workflows to automate trend identification, giving coaches a distinct competitive advantage ahead of opposition analysis.
Leicester City has a proud history of innovation, defying odds, and pushing structural boundaries. I thrive in exactly this kind of fast-paced, high-stakes environment. I bring a relentless curiosity, a collaborative leadership style, and a proven track record of converting numbers into points on the league table.
 
I am more than capable of fulfilling every aspect of this role from day one, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my vision for a modern insights department matches the strategic goals of Leicester City Football Club. Since Russell Martin will ultimately not succeed in steering the first team upward, my extensive understanding of technical pipelines, tactical framework implementation, and elite coaching processes makes me far more capable of stepping up to execute his job requirements as well.
 
Thank you for your time and consideration.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
 

 

This is obviously bull$h1te

who uses “ yours sincerely” when “ yours faithfully” is the correct sign off - popping that on the reject pile 

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Globalfox

Globalfox

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11 hours ago, AyewJoking said:

is it UK law they have to "publicly" offer this position?

 

Surely the only candidate who has credentials for this job is already in the game?

The cub and FA DEI will require it.

CornwallFox

CornwallFox

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16 hours ago, AKCJ said:

This is just a blatant waste of money. Everything that this role is being asked to do can be done by a competent Chief Football Officer.

 

Stop ****ing about and sack Jon Rudkin.

As much as I agree with your final sentence, I don't suppose either of us have any working knowledge of a professional club's various roles and responsibilities.

Glovermagic555

Glovermagic555

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16 hours ago, davieG said:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-new-role-martin-11199752

 

Leicester City advertise new role to 'support' Russell Martin and James McCarron
Leicester City are looking for a Head of Football Insights to join them


Leicester City are set to bring in support for Russell Martin(Image: 2026 Plumb Images)


Josh Holland Leicester City correspondent
13:00, 15 Oct 2026
Leicester City are recruiting a new Head of Football Insights to support first-team manager Russell Martin and sporting director James McCarron.

The Foxes reshaped their senior leadership at the end of last season, with McCarron arriving from City Football Group. The former Lommel sporting director joined the club in a newly created role at the King Power Stadium.

McCarron worked with Jon Rudkin, who became chief football officer, throughout the summer to appoint Martin and overhaul the playing squad. City signed 16 players for the 2026/27 season and sold the majority of last season's squad following relegation to League One.

 

Months after restructuring their leadership setup, Leicester are now actively recruiting a 'Head of Football Insights' to work within the football department at Seagrave.

The job description reads: "We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Head of Football Insights to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club.

"As a Head of Football Insights, you’ll play a key role in leading Leicester City Football Club's Football Insights Department, integrating Performance Analysis, Data Science and Recruitment data into a high-performing function that delivers objective, timely and actionable insight across key football decisions.

"Your responsibilities will include supporting the First Team Manager and Sporting Director through objective evidence-based football insight through objective evidence and oversight of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) linked to the Football Strategy, and you’ll need to bring an approach of continuous improvement, curiosity and collaboration to the table."


It adds when describing what the right candidate needs: "The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading Performance Analysis, Data Science or Football Insights within elite professional football.

"You’ll need to possess an excellent understanding of elite football tactics, coaching processes and performance analysis and be well-versed in using modern analysis platforms, tracking data and AI-enabled workflows. Evidence of influencing high-level football decision-making through objective insight is essential, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment."

In the summer, Premier League side Tottenham appointed Joe Ferrelly as Head of Football Insights from Sport Republic – the group that jointly owns Southampton, Valenciennes and Goztepe. The role involves applying data insights across football systems, research and decision science.

How our beautiful game has changed. The likes of Frank O'Farrell, Jock Wallace, Martin O'Neill, etc, etc were proper managers. They relied on experience and instinct and made their own decisions. This appointment is clearly to one to take some of the pressure off Martin. 

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Sol thewall Bamba

Sol thewall Bamba

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29 minutes ago, Glovermagic555 said:

How our beautiful game has changed. The likes of Frank O'Farrell, Jock Wallace, Martin O'Neill, etc, etc were proper managers. They relied on experience and instinct and made their own decisions. This appointment is clearly to one to take some of the pressure off Martin. 

I've been watchin Leicester CITEH, since I was a small child, where Frank O'FARRELL was the MANAGOH!

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Mapperleyfox

Mapperleyfox

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I don't need analytics to tell me our players don't work hard enough off the ball, won't put it in the box, don't create enough chances and don't look fit enough.

 

I don't need 20 spreadsheets full of data to tell me our keeper is shite, we pass too much and we cannot defend on the transition.

 

Any match going fan can see the problems for free. A complete waste of a role.

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Finnegan

Finnegan

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17 hours ago, AKCJ said:

This is just a blatant waste of money. Everything that this role is being asked to do can be done by a competent Chief Football Officer.

 

Stop ****ing about and sack Jon Rudkin.

 

I'm 100% on board with sacking Jon Rudkin. 

 

I'm 100% in agreement that it's a waste of money, as is all recruitment, until Rudkin and Top go (McCarron being proof of that.)

 

But I don't agree that the actual role itself is invalid, a poor idea or just the same thing as you Chief Football Officer or whatever other job title you want to give. 

 

This is a role for a bespoke data specialist which e absolutely do need to get better at. The best run clubs in the country are hugely data driven and we've fallen miles behind in that department. We built Seagrave, these amazing facilities, then never bother recruiting the right people to fill it. 

 

This does represent some progress, it's just it'll be wasted on clowns like Martin and McCarron. 

 

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AjcW

AjcW

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1 minute ago, Finnegan said:

 

I'm 100% on board with sacking Jon Rudkin. 

 

I'm 100% in agreement that it's a waste of money, as is all recruitment, until Rudkin and Top go (McCarron being proof of that.)

 

But I don't agree that the actual role itself is invalid, a poor idea or just the same thing as you Chief Football Officer or whatever other job title you want to give. 

 

This is a role for a bespoke data specialist which e absolutely do need to get better at. The best run clubs in the country are hugely data driven and we've fallen miles behind in that department. We built Seagrave, these amazing facilities, then never bother recruiting the right people to fill it. 

 

This does represent some progress, it's just it'll be wasted on clowns like Martin and McCarron. 

 

This

 

It's much the same as us hiring a seemingly good Commercial Director in the summer. Whilst some of the ideas aren't being well received (because of on pitch results) you can't argue we finally have someone who is at the very least trying to make us some money lol 

 

Problem is, with his experience in marketing, he should have also been put in charge of sorting out that side of our organisation too, rather than promoting Tony.

 

Like you say, the right appointments but surrounded by the wrong people and probably at the wrong time. 

VLC86

VLC86

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1 hour ago, Glovermagic555 said:

How our beautiful game has changed. The likes of Frank O'Farrell, Jock Wallace, Martin O'Neill, etc, etc were proper managers. They relied on experience and instinct and made their own decisions. This appointment is clearly to one to take some of the pressure off Martin. 

We should turn up in all black and balaclavas when they are interviewing people at Seagrave and not let them in. Thanks, Tommeh Robbo.

Jabfox

Jabfox

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6 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

Taken 4 and a half years but the club seem to finally getting around to replacing Mladen Sormaz who was our head of football analytics

Oh yeah I remember him, he was pretty highly thought of wasn't he? 

AjcW

AjcW

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3 hours ago, moore_94 said:

Taken 4 and a half years but the club seem to finally getting around to replacing Mladen Sormaz who was our head of football analytics

Wait until we replace him with Mladen Sormaz.....

ACF

ACF

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First piece of insight: Scoring more goals than we concede in a game correlates to winning which is usually good

21st Century Fox

21st Century Fox

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Head of Football Insights: Well we’re conceding more goals than we’re scoring…

 

Russell Martin: But… 135 shots.

 

Head of Football Insights:… yes 135 shots.

 

Russell Martin: And we get points for that though?

 

Head of Football Insights: What? No… you don’t get points for number of shots.

 

Russell Martin: Hmmmm pretty sure you do!

 

Jon Rudkin: Yeah I’m pretty sure you do!

 

Head of Football Insights: … you win points for winning or drawing football matches.

 

Russell Martin: No, it’s like Strictly, you’re marked out of 10 based on shots, possession and playing the correct way.

 

Head of Football Insights: What the ****! Have you been indulging this?

 

Jon Rudkin: We honestly didn’t have the heart to tell him.

 

Head of Football Insights: What’s the sickness policy like here?

 

Jon Rudkin: Funny you should ask actually, it’s all expenses paid in the Seagrave Lodge. Dogs welcome.

Edited by 21st Century Fox
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