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Thom Harris

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Football Data Analyst for The Athletic ⚽️

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
It wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to suggest that Andoni Iraola’s ideas have helped to alter the tactical landscape of the Premier League that we see today. He transformed Bournemouth into an aggressive, high-pressing side throughout his three years at the club. @thom-harris.bsky.social
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Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth at end of season (Gift Article)
Iraola's Bournemouth contract expires in the summer, having last signed fresh terms in 2024.
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Blue Moon Podcast @bluemoonpodcast.com · 02/04/2026
🎙️ NEW #MCFC PODCAST 🔴 #ManCity vs. Liverpool 🚀 Keeping momentum going 🔥 Man City Women's domination 🫥 City the biggest club to go down? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Finding Foden's form 2️⃣ Players scoring braces With @davidmooney.co.uk is: Ciaran Murray | @thom-harris.bsky.social | Paul Clarke | @knoxharrington.bsky.social
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Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show: 34: Two Little Ducks
The international break is over and it's back to action for Manchester City for the final stretch of the season. It all begins with Liverpool in the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime. David Mooney is jo...
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a centre-forward — with 97 goals in two seasons for Sporting CP. Would his game translate to the Premier League? Is he the kind of striker that Arsenal need? @thom-harris.bsky.social analyses his style of play, Haaland comparisons and what he would bring.
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Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a striker with an absurd scoring record. Is he what Arsenal need?
With Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, we analyse his strengths and style, and how it might work out for him in the Premier League
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🔎 One of the Premier League's most direct attacking players 🔎 A confident dribbler and positive forward passer 🔎 Experience of playing as No 10 in a 3-4-2-1 system 🔎 Could ease creative burden on Bruno Fernandes @thom-harris.bsky.social analyses what Matheus Cunha could bring to Manchester United
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What Matheus Cunha brings to Manchester United: Confidence, direct dribbling and a striker’s instinct
Cunha could ease the creative burden on Bruno Fernandes and stamp his authority on a stuttering attack
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Dominic Fifield @domfifield.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Adam Wharton's passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression The England international is the risk taker at the heart of the #CPFC midfield, and key to their approach Analysis from @thom-harris.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
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Adam Wharton’s passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression
The Crystal Palace midfielder takes risks with his passes, pushing incisively through pressure and propelling his team up the pitch
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Thom Harris @thom-harris.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🛡️ A tried-and-tested defensive shape 🏎️ Rapid transitions 💡 Forward-thinking passers and dribblers No team in Europe's big five leagues have conceded fewer goals at home than Athletic Club this season. Here's a breakdown of what #MUFC can expect ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/63230…
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Thom Harris @thom-harris.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Enjoyed putting this together for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇪🇸 A guide to the seven teams vying for the title in the Spanish second tier, including: 🏎️ The free-flowing leaders ⭐️ A breakthrough star 🔴 The pluckiest of underdogs 😬 And the stuttering favourites www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
A table showing the top seven teams in the Spanish second tier, with just two points separating Racing Club Santander at the top and Real Oviedo in sixth.
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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Good stuff here from @thom-harris.bsky.social on how / why Madrid can steamroll smaller teams but have struggled this term against better sides: www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
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Why have Real Madrid struggled in big games this season?
Madrid have lost to Barcelona (twice), Liverpool, Milan, Athletic Club and Lille and now face three tough matches against Atletico and City
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Thom Harris @thom-harris.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
With Vitor Reis on the verge of becoming City's first January signing, I spoke to his first coaches in Brazil, along with Palmeiras academy co-ordinator João Paulo Sampaio, to find out what makes him so special. @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇧🇷⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
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Vitor Reis is a calm and composed defensive leader – there are echoes of John Stones
The 19-year-old already has an unerring habit of stepping up and taking everything in his stride
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Thom Harris @thom-harris.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
No player in Europe’s top five leagues has made more assists than Villarreal’s Álex Baena since the start of last season, but he’s been desperately unlucky not to have more. A profile for @theathleticfc.bsky.social, and why summer interest will be through the roof 📈 www.nytimes.com/athletic/589...
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Alex Baena may be Europe’s most creative player – but his numbers should be even better
Baena leads La Liga in assists via open-play crosses, set-pieces and through balls over the past two seasons - yet the best is yet to come
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