Jonny Cooper: Leeds United Stats, Bielsa vs Farke, and the Book Every Fan Needs
Leeds, That! - A Leeds United Fan PodcastShow Notes
Rocco sits down with author and Opta data analyst Jonny Cooper, the man behind As Leeds Go Marching On (Available @ Amazon https://amzn.to/4hbwu6L) — the must-have new stats book for every Leeds United fan.
They chat all things Leeds United — from Football Manager to Opta, Bielsa to Farke — and dig into how data tells the story of this great club.
In this episode: ⚽️ Jonny’s early memories of Elland Road and how a stadium tour turned into a lifelong obsession 🕹 How he became Leeds’ official researcher for Football Manager 📊 His journey to Opta and what goes into analysing every kick of the ball 📚 Behind the scenes of writing As Leeds Go Marching On — including the stories that didn’t make the cut 🏆 Don Revie’s dominance and the unreal consistency of the 60s–70s team 📈 Why xG isn’t the enemy — and how it really works 🔥 Bielsa vs Farke: art vs science and the evolution of Leeds United 😂 The time Jonny’s player ratings stopped Leeds signing Ashley Barnes 💭 Plus: predictions for Burnley away and which striker reminds him of Mark Viduka
It’s a stat-packed, nostalgia-filled deep dive into Leeds United’s past, present and future — from a man who knows the numbers inside out.
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