Head of Football Insights

[jimsmallman]

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]

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