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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How much is an elite manager actually worth to a football team? I started with a fairly simple idea: if we compare Guardiola, Klopp, Ancelotti and Emery, can we actually see an ‘elite manager effect’ in the numbers? New long read for Under Pressure 👇 www.patreon.com/UnderPressur...

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How Much is a Manager Worth? | The Under Pressure Podcast

Pep Guardiola, elite coaching and where the money really shows up By Dr Phil Barter There is a question we ask constantly in football witho

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Does possession really mean control? Some more words from me on why having more of the ball doesn’t always mean controlling the game and what the data can tell us. Have a read 🙌🏼 www.patreon.com/UnderPressur...

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Possession With a Purpose | The Under Pressure Podcast

Why having more of the ball doesn’t necessarily mean controlling the game By Dr Phil Barter For a long time, possession has been one of foo

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🎙️ This episode is incredible... Hamzah, talking about his day covering England (in his England top) versus Mexico; World Cup knockout; kick-off delayed by a storm; terrible Wifi... patreon.com/UnderPressureP…

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

After another weekend of EPL action, I’ve taken a closer look at a metric that’s made the jump from the analytics world into mainstream football conversation. ⚽ What is xG? 📊 What does it actually tell us? A closer look at Expected Goals (xG) 👇 www.patreon.com/UnderPressur...

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Football happens before the shot | The Under Pressure Podcast

By Dr Phil Barter Why Expected Goals Only Tell Part of the Attacking Story In Friday night's Premier League game, Liverpool defeated Ipswich

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Statistical Horizons @stathorizons.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Turn sports data into clear, actionable insights in "Sports Analytics Using R" with @barts78.bsky.social, April 28-30. Gain hands-on experience cleaning, visualizing, and presenting data in #Rstats while building interactive dashboards that coaches and analysts can use.

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Sports Analytics Using R | Online Training | Statistical Horizons

Live online course on sports analytics using R. Learn to clean sports data, create visualizations & build interactive dashboards for actionable insights.

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This is more like the REAL liverpool! A more compact approach off ball, with a new passing structure on ball, getting rewards in a big game! The Real Madrid Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-4-s… follow @anfieldindex.com for more content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Garbage time oh how we have missed you! A return to the title side, some signs of recovery and finally multiple 5+ connections with Mo. The Aston Villa Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-10-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

One of those days PT5 - The nightmare continues! Simliar issues with pass networks and threat creation to previous games, plus the continued high volume of Oppo long balls. The Brentford Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-9-seas… follow @anfieldindex.com for more content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

One of those days PT4! Simliar issues with pass networks and threat creation to previous games, a bad habit of conceeding from a few chances and missing alot of chances. The United Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-8-seas… follow @anfieldindex.com for more content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

One of those days PT2! Simliar first half issues with pass networks, different solutions and ending the wrong side of the most important outcome. The Chelsea Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-7-seas… follow @anfieldindex.com for more content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

One of those days! Lots of pretty patterns in our passing, but no real chance creation, a demostration of how to control a game without the ball from Palace. The Palace Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-6-seas… follow @anfieldindex.com for more content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Games like the weekend can be frustrating, certain narratives are presented by the media, which may or may not be true. As I always, I find the data helps establish the true story of the game and dispell false narstives along the way. Here's my latest piece on doing just that.

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Some data led thoughts from me on the transfer window and the start to the season so far.

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

We are off and running! the location of passess recieved changed after HT, enabling us to play higher, this & our control in general can be improved, but we got the win. The Bournemouth Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-1-seas… follow @anfieldindex.com for more content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

🇧🇷 Rodrygo To #LFC: Why This Move Would Be Smarter Than It Looks 📊 Why this could be Liverpool’s smartest attacking move of the summer Free to read, no ads, live now on my Substack now 👇

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

📊 Hugo Ekitike - Untapped potential? With developments this week and #LFC now seriously looking at Hugo I thought I would re run the numbers. I look at Ekitike's strengths, weaknesses and potential fit.

Imagine of Hugo celebrating a goal with the title of my article

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 06/06/2025

🆕 Champions Season Review: The @AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @barts78.bsky.social & @simonbrundish.bsky.social to discuss the season! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex.com/podcasts

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

A game of two halfs with a near grandstand finish... Still 15 clear at the top and still Champions! The Arsenal Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-36-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Still 15 clear at the top and still Champions! The Chelsea Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-35-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 30/04/2025

🆕 Champions: The @AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social @barts78.bsky.social & @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social to look at Liverpool winning the league! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex.com/podcasts

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Champions.. that is all that matters! The Spurs Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-34-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Reds, today is the day, a 2nd title in in 35 years. When it comes, is something to enjoy, it's the baseline of a reds season performance, whatever time zone you are in, enjoy it, immerse yourself in everything, they don't come around every year & it's a massive achievement, not to be undervalued

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Again Its just about getting over the line...1 win to go! The Foxes Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-33-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Its just about getting over the line..2 wins to go! West Ham Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-32-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The city is Red, a slotter in the derby..4 wins to go! Evertong Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-30-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 14/03/2025

🆕 Variance: The AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social & @barts78.bsky.social to look at the Southampton & PSG games 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex.com/podcasts

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Dan Kennett @dankennett.co.uk · 10/03/2025

#LFC most points after 29 league games 82 2019/20 Jurgen Klopp 73 1987/88 Kenny Dalglish 70 2024/25 ARNE SLOT 70 2018/19 Jurgen Klopp 69 2021/22 Jurgen Klopp

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A lot to like, subs made a diference again..6 wins to go! Saints Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-28-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 07/03/2025

🆕 GOAT: The AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social @barts78.bsky.social & @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social to look at the win over PSG! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex.com/podcasts

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

A controlled march to knock down another win..7 wins to go! Newcastle Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-27-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 25/02/2025

🆕 Swiss Army Knife: The AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social @barts78.bsky.social & @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social to look at the last two games! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex....

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

A sensational away performance at the champions..11 to go! City Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-26-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A tough away game, that you needed to take your chances in..12 to go! Villa Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-26-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 19/02/2025

🆕 Nirvana: The @AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social @barts78.bsky.social & @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social to look at the last two games! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex....

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

A game of two halfs, we got over the line..13 to go! Wolves Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-25-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Thank you and good night Goodinson... Everton Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-15-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 11/02/2025

🆕 Wemberleeee: The @AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @barts78.bsky.social to look at the last two games! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex....

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SimonBrundish @simonbrundish.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Please support this in anyway you can, even if it's just through a repost 👍♥️

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 03/02/2025

🆕 Back In Black: The AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social @barts78.bsky.social & @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social to look at the last two games! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex.com/podcasts

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

An tough afternoon down by the seaside Bournemouth Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-24-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

An mixed evening in Eindhoven with the kids PSV Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-8-s… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

An afternoon stroll with the Tractor boys Ipswich Home Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-23... follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

Image showing LFC threat creation areas Up to 1st subs

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A European tactical battle! Lille Home Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-7-s… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 21/01/2025

🆕 Parallels: The @AIUnderPressure Podcast 🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social @barts78.bsky.social & @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social to look at the last two games! 🎧 Listen Now: anfieldindex....

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

What a way to win a game! Brentford Away Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-22-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Always good to talk about the reds, this one is quite cathartic. There is lots to still be positive about, as the 📊 shows, but a few concerns are there and we could do with a win at the weekend. Enjoy, up the reds.

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Dr Phil Barter @barts78.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Frustration, the stuttering start continues! Forest Away Stats Pack: drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-21-sea… follow @anfieldindex.com for more match content

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Anfield Index @anfieldindex.com · 10/01/2025

‼️ STOP Making These Mistakes and Learn from Liverpool's Cup Loss 🆕 Stat Me Up! Podcast with @daved0106.bsky.social & @barts78.bsky.social 📺 Watch: youtu.be/Vuz_OYIlVgQ 🎧 Listen: anfieldindex.com/podcasts

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STOP Making These Mistakes and Learn from Liverpool's Cup Loss

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