Episodes

  • Who are the top sports teams for analytics, and what sets them apart?
    Nov 25 2024

    Kieran is joined by financial expert James Dailey and coach and analyst John Walker, for a deep dive on data and analytics.

    - Could Hearts + Jamestown catch Rangers (and maybe even Celtic?)

    - How has ‘Moneyball’ evolved in American sports, and what can we learn?

    - How do Brentford use analytics to make better decisions on the pitch?


    Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠

    https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠


    Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Robertson, tampa, tampa bay rays, Philadelphia, NFL, NBA, basketball, baseball, Jamestown analytics.

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    57 mins
  • How will Hearts embrace data and analytics?
    Nov 11 2024

    Kieran is joined by Joel Sked from the Hearts Standard and A View From The Terrace. They discuss:


    - What’s the difference between Critchley and Naismith?

    - What’s happening with Tony Bloom?

    - How good is Jamestown Analytics?


    Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠

    https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠


    Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Robertson, football club

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    37 mins
  • What can we learn from the revolution at Aberdeen?
    Oct 28 2024

    Kieran is joined by Michael Grant (Scottish Football Correspondent for The Times) and John Walker (coach and analyst). They discuss:

    - How good is Jimmy Thelin?

    - What can we expect from Aberdeen this season?

    - Is the player-trading model bringing success?


    Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠

    https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠


    Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England,

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    54 mins
  • 'It's quite insulting!' - a special episode with Henry McLeish on the governance of youth football
    Oct 12 2024

    Kieran is joined by Henry McLeish (Former First Minister of Scotland) for this special episode. They discuss:

    - Do we lack ambition as a footballing nation?

    - Is the current youth setup fit for purpose?

    - Are the SFA and SPFL transparent enough?

    Get in touch:

    ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠

    ⁠https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠

    Euros, 2024, european championships, world cup, analysis, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Robertson, Germany, doncaster, SFA,

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    57 mins
  • Where did it all go wrong for Scotland? (Euros Special)
    Jun 28 2024

    Kieran is joined by coach and analyst John Walker for this Euros Special episode. They discuss:

    - Why did we play so negatively?

    - Did we learn the lessons from Euro 2020?

    - What are the solutions?

    Get in touch:

    improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com

    https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

    This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

    Euros, 2024, european championships, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Robertson, Germany

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Do we need larger away allocations?
    Apr 22 2024

    Kieran is joined by journalist Callum McFadden. They discuss:

    - Does Scottish football need more investment?

    - Can we learn from leagues with less resources?

    - Would you pay for an SPFL season pass?

    Northern Ireland’s 5-year strategy:

    https://www.nifootballleague.com/media/13555/nifl-strategy-web-version-2023.pdf

    Away allocations by Scotland’s coefficient:

    https://twitter.com/scotlandscoeff1/status/1719502282062991771

    Get in touch:

    improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com

    https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

    This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

    Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, ireland, northern ireland

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    48 mins
  • Does VAR ruin the joy of football?
    Apr 8 2024

    Kieran is joined by Graeme McGarry from The Herald. They discuss:

    - Should we bin VAR, like they did in Sweden?

    - How is the media landscape changing in Scotland?

    - Why are there so many click-bait articles?

    Get in touch:

    improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com

    https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

    This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

    Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

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    44 mins
  • Do fans have a voice in Scottish football?
    Mar 25 2024

    Kieran is joined by Paul Goodwin from the Scottish Football Supporters Association. They discuss:

    - Do the SPFL and SFA value input from supporters?

    - Is it fair to say that football governance is ‘robust’?

    - Does the SFA distribute money fairly?

    Get in touch:

    improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com

    https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot

    This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects.

    Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

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    48 mins