Episode 697 - Expected Goals

Episode 697 - Expected Goals

In this episode I chat to Rory Smith about his new book 'Expected Goals', which traces the growth of data in football and how it has influenced the game as we know it today. We talk about surprising early adopters, how players were able to skew early iterations of data, the way the use of stats is often at odds with the chaos of the game, poor communication, how things may develop in the future, and lots more – including how StatDNA put Arsenal ahead of the curve back in the day, but never really provided the kind of competitive advantage it might have.


The book is fascinating for stats advocates, and stats skeptics alike – and you can order it now from your local independent bookstore.


Follow Rory @rorysmith


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Arsecast Extra Episode 692 - 27.04.2026

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27 Apr 1h 40min

Episode 873 - It's still good

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In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn to shoot the Arsenal breeze after what has been a difficult week, and one in which we find ourselves off top spot after Man City's win on Wednesday evening. We ...

23 Apr 1h 12min

Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 163: Arseblog Exclusive with Lotte Wubben-Moy

Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 163: Arseblog Exclusive with Lotte Wubben-Moy

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Gunners defender Lotte Wubben-Moy for an exclusive interview. Tim talks to Lotte about her mental and physical preparation for games, ex...

22 Apr 27min

Arsecast Extra Episode 691 - 20.04.2026

Arsecast Extra Episode 691 - 20.04.2026

In this episode we look back at Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Man City at the Etihad. There was some encouragement from the performance, although the result means the two sides will have to go neck and neck ...

20 Apr 1h 45min

Episode 872 - Arsenal give us a semi

Episode 872 - Arsenal give us a semi

In this episode I'm joined by Tim Stillman to look back on Wednesday's 0-0 draw at home to Sporting, a result which sees us qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second year in a...

16 Apr 1h 7min

Arsecast Extra Episode 690 - 13.04.2026

Arsecast Extra Episode 690 - 13.04.2026

In this episode we look back at Saturday disappointing and disheartening defeat to Bournemouth. We chat about the team selection with some key players missing but with some ineffective combinations in...

13 Apr 1h 43min

Episode 871 - 1-0 to the Arsenal

Episode 871 - 1-0 to the Arsenal

In this episode I'm joined first by Andrew Allen in my Lisbon hotel room to chat about Arsenal's 1-0 win over Sporting on Tuesday evening. We discuss the team line-up, a first half that wasn't exactly...

8 Apr 56min

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