BladesPod: End of season player ratings (full squad)

[Beans]

Good evening S24SU,

Just recorded a new podcast episode with the esteemed, Sheffield Star-published stat nerd Blades Analytic.

We talk about every player to in the squad so, perhaps unsurprisingly, it is a bit of a beast. We looked at each position in turn, so if you'd like to skip to a specific section to listen to a specific player, the timestamps are thus:

• (02:40) Those who only played a handful of minutes (eg Eastwood, Thomas, Slater)
• (04:50) Goalkeepers
• (09:40) Wingbacks (Baldock v Stevens is an interesting one, IMO)
• (20:55) Central defenders
• (35:55) Midfielders
• (50:40) Attacking midfielders (Brooks, Duffy, etc)
• (1:02:30) Strikers

Naturally there are stats galore from Jay, some of which was very surprising to me and I hope you find it interesting too.

Like I say it's a bit of a beast, so download it and listen to it on your way to work, in the gym, on the school run or... well anything really. Who am I to tell you how to live your life.

Would love to hear any comments - in retrospect I think my rating of Duffy may prove slightly controversial but hey, I made my case on the pod and I'll stick to it



https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/bladespod/id1309198119?mt=2

Thanks so much for everyone who's listened this year. Have some more end-of-season podcasts planned in the next few weeks but this has been really enjoyable to do in my spare time and I've honestly been blown away by how many people have listened to each episode and the feedback I've had. At one point this was in the top 40 of sports podcasts on Apple which is ludicrous considering it's literally me with a five-pound headset and some free audio equipment (possibly I'll look to upgrade that next season!).

 

[Rodley]

Great stuff Beans, that’ll make my morning commute fly by. Really enjoy the analysis!! Thanks for all the efforts over the season.

 

[JohnDenver]

Only discovered your podcast recently as I’m a snobby git and presume most such internet content is cringey.

Big mistake - I wish I’d tried it earlier. Looking forward to next season.

 

[Beans]

Only discovered your podcast recently as I’m a snobby git and presume most such internet content is cringey.

Big mistake - I wish I’d tried it earlier. Looking forward to next season.

High praise indeed Thanks for listening!

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Really good listen as always. Almost always something I’m surprised by where the stats are concerned – this ep it’s definitely the wing-backs, as on the face of it I’d have like you trusted my eyes on what I saw vs what the stats say.

The marks for the forwards are spot on incidentally.

 

[Sothall_Blade]

Only discovered your podcast recently as I’m a snobby git and presume most such internet content is cringey.

Big mistake - I wish I’d tried it earlier. Looking forward to next season.

I agree. Blades fans who haven’t been listening have been missing out.

It’s like S2 4SU on your car radio but without the bickering or Football Heaven with added brains and Blades

 

[Rodley]

Listened on my drive home, brilliant stuff.

Do you think you’ll do an update pod over the close season? Maybe a bit of stat analysis on new signings or rumoured targets etc?

 

[Beans]

I agree. Blades fans who haven’t been listening have been missing out.

It’s like S2 4SU on your car radio but without the bickering or Football Heaven with added brains and Blades

“Added brains” That’s a high bar to clear given Football Heaven’s regular contributors.

Listened on my drive home, brilliant stuff.

Do you think you’ll do an update pod over the close season? Maybe a bit of stat analysis on new signings or rumoured targets etc?

That’s the plan, for sure! Got a few other things planned for the next few weeks - got to have something to do until next season starts

 

[HermitageBlade]

Good evening S24SU,

Just recorded a new podcast episode with the esteemed, Sheffield Star-published stat nerd Blades Analytic.

We talk about every player to in the squad so, perhaps unsurprisingly, it is a bit of a beast. We looked at each position in turn, so if you'd like to skip to a specific section to listen to a specific player, the timestamps are thus:

• (02:40) Those who only played a handful of minutes (eg Eastwood, Thomas, Slater)
• (04:50) Goalkeepers
• (09:40) Wingbacks (Baldock v Stevens is an interesting one, IMO)
• (20:55) Central defenders
• (35:55) Midfielders
• (50:40) Attacking midfielders (Brooks, Duffy, etc)
• (1:02:30) Strikers

Naturally there are stats galore from Jay, some of which was very surprising to me and I hope you find it interesting too.

Like I say it's a bit of a beast, so download it and listen to it on your way to work, in the gym, on the school run or... well anything really. Who am I to tell you how to live your life.

Would love to hear any comments - in retrospect I think my rating of Duffy may prove slightly controversial but hey, I made my case on the pod and I'll stick to it



https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/bladespod/id1309198119?mt=2

Thanks so much for everyone who's listened this year. Have some more end-of-season podcasts planned in the next few weeks but this has been really enjoyable to do in my spare time and I've honestly been blown away by how many people have listened to each episode and the feedback I've had. At one point this was in the top 40 of sports podcasts on Apple which is ludicrous considering it's literally me with a five-pound headset and some free audio equipment (possibly I'll look to upgrade that next season!).

It’s a great pod cast, the star and James Shield tried one and it was good but infrequent so please keep up the good work.

 

[jt64]

Will try and download it but as I don't use Apple or superfluous podcast apps I'll probably not bother listening unless it's very easy to do so on the PC as opposed to the phone, where I failed miserably earlier. Shame if I can't given I'm a huge sports analytics nerd

 

[Beans]

Will try and download it but as I don't use Apple or superfluous podcast apps I'll probably not bother listening unless it's very easy to do so on the PC as opposed to the phone, where I failed miserably earlier. Shame if I can't given I'm a huge sports analytics nerd

You can listen on PC on SoundCloud using the embedded player above just hit play and you can listen in your browser.

 

[Steve Mackan]

Will try and download it but as I don't use Apple or superfluous podcast apps I'll probably not bother listening unless it's very easy to do so on the PC as opposed to the phone, where I failed miserably earlier. Shame if I can't given I'm a huge sports analytics nerd

You see that big F__-off play button at the top? Well, try clicking it.

 

[YorkBlade]

Good listen, enjoyed that. Thanks for doing this and sharing

 

[jt64]

You can listen on PC on SoundCloud using the embedded player above just hit play and you can listen in your browser.

If only I had a good reason to not want to listen in a browser. Like I might be at work and the browser stops playing audio when the phone is locked. Or I'm heading to a home game where there's no Internet for most of the train across. Or I just don't want to use a ton of mobile data to stream it if I did have a connection.

 

[highgreenintokyo]

Really enjoyed it as I’ve enjoyed all the podcasts throughout the season. Massive cheers and 10/10 to yourself, the analytics guy, Deadbat, Roygbiv, and the fella on Facebook. As an exiled Blade I’ve felt more “connected” with the Blades this season than I have in years.

 

[Rodley]

If only I had a good reason to not want to listen in a browser. Like I might be at work and the browser stops playing audio when the phone is locked. Or I'm heading to a home game where there's no Internet for most of the train across. Or I just don't want to use a ton of mobile data to stream it if I did have a connection.

Geez, do you want him to come and redo the podcast in your front room or something?

 

[Beans]

If only I had a good reason to not want to listen in a browser. Like I might be at work and the browser stops playing audio when the phone is locked. Or I'm heading to a home game where there's no Internet for most of the train across. Or I just don't want to use a ton of mobile data to stream it if I did have a connection.

Ah so you’re after a direct download? Let me see what I can cook up - there’s been a couple of people who’ve asked for similar

 

[Willglynning]

Have you thought about uploading to Acast? I’ve been following the podcast from the start but I’ve recently started using Acast in preference to iTunes and it’d be nice to keep all my favourite podcasts on the same app.

Love the work by the way!

 

[Beans]

jt64 - you can get a direct download of the episode here. If anyone else wants to download this episode or any previous ones without using a podcast app... head here, click on the ep you want, and there's a download button to save for later.

Have you thought about uploading to Acast? I’ve been following the podcast from the start but I’ve recently started using Acast in preference to iTunes and it’d be nice to keep all my favourite podcasts on the same app.

Love the work by the way!

I've actually never used Acast but I'll check it out. I started doing this partly to try and teach myself something new, and it turns out I'm still learning Thanks.

 

[Roygbiv]

Half way through this and it's really interesting. Thanks for doing them

 

[SuperDuperBlades]

If only I had a good reason to not want to listen in a browser. Like I might be at work and the browser stops playing audio when the phone is locked. Or I'm heading to a home game where there's no Internet for most of the train across. Or I just don't want to use a ton of mobile data to stream it if I did have a connection.

Like the PMA

 

[I should coco]

Superb abd the best of the season so far.

"Fleck 9/10 and could have been 10" - spot on!

A bit harsh on Bash, Lenny and Ched IMHO but some of the stays were very surprising (to me) and explain your thinking.

Keep them coming lads!

 

[highgreenintokyo]

Ah so you’re after a direct download? Let me see what I can cook up - there’s been a couple of people who’ve asked for similar

I think you can select an option to make SoundCloud files downloadable?

 

[Roygbiv]

Really surprising to hear Baldocks stats and also those of Stevens. Not far off both of you with the ratings. I'd have knocked Duffy up to a 9 with Fleck, O Connell and Clarke along with the stats master but a really good listen overall.

 

[Beans]

I think you can select an option to make SoundCloud files downloadable?

Bleedin' 'ell, you can as well How embarrassing. Thanks for that - they can all be downloaded from SoundCloud now (click More)

 

[Groucho Blade]

Excellent stuff as always...really fab keeping up with you and Jay on the pod and Twitter...and what with various blogs and vlogs, Roygbiv, Deadbat and all on this wonderful site I’m feeling like a very well connected Blade.

Thanks for everything everyone and UTMB!

 

[jt64]

Cheers for the link, will have a listen this afternoon

 

[Rodley]

My only constructive suggestion would be a new theme tune, dem guitar chords are bit wistful and dreamy f’dem Blades!

 

[Beans]

My only constructive suggestion would be a new theme tune, dem guitar chords are bit wistful and dreamy f’dem Blades!

Yeah I think that snippet of freebie music may have run its course. Seeing as there seems to be genuine appetite for the podcast I was planning on spending some more time on the production over the summer - look at proper music, might invest in some actual equipment, that kind of thing.

 

[Antonb]

Another great listen, thank you very much. I pretty much agree with all of it.