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No Grass in the Clouds is focused on analyzing professional soccer, emphasizing statistical insights, transfer market dynamics, team and player performances, and tactical developments. It explores themes such as expected goals (xG), the impact of player positions, and club management strategies while also providing speculative and analytical commentary on future team outcomes and individual player success.

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Who Will Win (the Final 18 or 19) Games of the Premier League?

176 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Soccer
  1. The author attempted to predict the final standings of the Premier League based on a unique scenario
  2. There is speculation about Everton receiving additional points due to a possible overturn of a point deduction
  3. Second-season manager Sean Dyche of Everton is highlighted as potentially significant

Why Liverpool Should Replace Jurgen Klopp With ...

98 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Soccer
  1. Jurgen Klopp is considered irreplaceable by many in the managerial world.
  2. Despite Klopp's irreplaceability, Liverpool still needs to find a way to replace him.
  3. There are discussions and speculations on potential candidates to replace Klopp at Liverpool.
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Who Ya' Got: Barcelona or Real Madrid?

196 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Soccer
  1. Barcelona and Real Madrid are facing off in a big game tomorrow.
  2. Real Madrid is strong in counterattacking, generating 0.24 xG per 90 this season.
  3. Barcelona's defense has allowed 0.12 xG per 90 from opposition counters, which could be a key factor in the match.

The Premier League, Ranked, Vol. 3

176 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Soccer
  1. Spurs in the Premier League are outperforming their expected goals both offensively and defensively.
  2. The aggressive playing style of Tottenham might not lead to sustainable over-performance in defense.
  3. The analysis featured by Ryan O'Hanlon highlights the potential future performance of the team.

What Happens When Moneyball Works Too Well?

137 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Soccer
  1. The Billy Beane-led ownership group at Toulouse had to relinquish control of the club because they won too many games last season.
  2. Toulouse's alternative, analytical team-building approach led to unexpected success, including winning the French Cup.
  3. Success in sports, particularly when driven by data and analytics, can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences.

Let's Pump the Breaks, Manchester United

137 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🎾 Sports Soccer Teams
  1. Newcastle United is surprising everyone with their performance.
  2. Managers should consider experimenting more with player positions.
  3. Manchester United's recent success may not mean they are as strong as perceived.

You Won. TAA Is a Midfielder Now.

117 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🎾 Sports Soccer Players
  1. Trent Alexander-Arnold is now playing as a midfielder for Liverpool.
  2. There is a discussion about Jude Bellingham and his future in soccer.
  3. Various topics in soccer are being covered in the post, including potential job matches between coaches and clubs.