AFCDorset
Roofer
In several of the threads discussing our future strategy I have proposed a much slimmed down structure of management and a concentration on youth.
A few items have appeared recently reminded of the 'Moneyball' concept that became quite famous in the US some years back. It was a way that mid market sports team could compete with the established giants of the game. The Oakland A's were pretty successful using this technique and I believe that elements are still commonplace in many teams. in different sports.
In the UK 'moneyball' was implemented most effectively by Brentford, and helped get them promoted to the EPL, it was also responsible for the sacking of Dean Smith who fell out with the owner of the team. Mathew Benham wanted to continue the Moneyball strategy in The EPL, Smith did not, so they parted company.
I am not suggesting that we slavishly embrace everything about Moneyball, but if we are to make any impact on the BCCs we need to do things differently, we cannot, as they do, buy success.
A few items have appeared recently reminded of the 'Moneyball' concept that became quite famous in the US some years back. It was a way that mid market sports team could compete with the established giants of the game. The Oakland A's were pretty successful using this technique and I believe that elements are still commonplace in many teams. in different sports.
In the UK 'moneyball' was implemented most effectively by Brentford, and helped get them promoted to the EPL, it was also responsible for the sacking of Dean Smith who fell out with the owner of the team. Mathew Benham wanted to continue the Moneyball strategy in The EPL, Smith did not, so they parted company.
I am not suggesting that we slavishly embrace everything about Moneyball, but if we are to make any impact on the BCCs we need to do things differently, we cannot, as they do, buy success.