Category Archives: Data Analysis

In this in-depth article, I analyse Ollie Kensdale’s profile; explain how it differs to Southend United’s other centre-backs; and assess how suitable his profile is to the central centre-back role.

In this article, I will analyse Walker’s playing profile; assess how he could fit into Southend’s system; and determine whether, on paper, he will be a good fit.

My summer recruitment document includes a brief overview of Southend United’s current squad, where I think we should strengthen, and some transfer recommendations for each position.

In this article, I will assess Paul McCallum’s technical, physical, tactical and mental profiles; as well as suggest how he could potentially fit into Southend’s system.

Ebbsfleet United midfielder Toby Edser is a player who I have admired for a while now. After first identifying him as a potential transfer target for Southend United back in December, he has gone on to show some very impressive performances to help Ebbsfleet move away from the National League relegation zone.

This article will be split into two sections. The first will be a basic scout report, focussing on Edser’s technical, physical, tactical and mental profiles. The second part of this article will go into detail about how Edser would, in my opinion, be a good fit specifically for Southend’s system.

Since Jack Wood’s goal and assist versus Aldershot Town at the end of February, there has been a lot of discussion around why he hasn’t been given more game-time for Southend United.

In this article I will explain why this may be the case, assess where he currently fits into our side, and offer a suggestion as to how he may be used going forwards.

Southend United recently announced the signing of 23-year-old centre-back Adam Crowther from National League North side King’s Lynn Town on an initial two-and-a-half-year contract.

In this article, I will assess how Crowther may fit into Southend’s system in the following phases of play: attack, defence, defensive transitions, and set-pieces.

In this article, I will assess how Danny Waldron may fit into Southend’s system in each of the following phases of play: build-up, final-third, out-of-possession and set-pieces.

Links to headings: Goalkeeper suggestions Left-Sided Centre-Back suggestions Right Wing-Back suggestions Left-Sided Central-Midfielder suggestions Centre-Forward suggestions Second-Striker suggestions Introduction Now that Southend United’s 15-month-long transfer embargo has finally been lifted, I thought it was a good time for me to look at some potential transfer suggestions. My recruitment plan is predominantly data-based. In the pastContinueContinue reading “Southend United Recruitment Plan – January 2024”

Southend United recently announced the signing of midfielder James Morton from Weston-super-Mare of the National League South – our first signing since the lifting of our 15-month-long transfer embargo. In this article I will explain Morton’s profile, assess his strengths and weaknesses, and suggest where he may fit into Southend’s system. Profile Morton is aContinueContinue reading “How James Morton could fit into Southend United’s system”

Dan Mooney and Southend United parted ways last week. When Mooney joined in the summer of 2022, it was a transfer that sparked a lot of excitement amongst the fanbase. However in truth, we failed to see Mooney perform to the standards he set at previous club Altrincham on a regular basis. In this articleContinueContinue reading “Looking back on Dan Mooney’s time at Southend United”

Using data, I have identified Ebbsfleet United goalkeeper Chris Haigh as a potential transfer target for Southend United. Haigh – 26-years-old and a former Concord Rangers player – is currently on loan at Oxford City, and has made 17 appearances so far this season. In this scout report I will assess Haigh’s performance so farContinueContinue reading “Chris Haigh – Scout Report”

The next area of the pitch that I’m focusing on in terms of identifying transfer targets for Southend United is at centre back. My approach is primarily data-driven, although it’s important to point out that optimal recruitment requires a mix of both approaches – statistical and traditional. Therefore, this is merely a starting point. HeadContinueContinue reading “Finding new centre-backs for Southend United – Summer 2023”

A data-driven approach to finding Southend United a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2023/24 National League season.

An updated data analysis on how important Jack Bridge is to Southend Utd.

A data analysis of how important Jack Bridge is to Southend Utd.