A Load of Squit 5,213 Posted May 11, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65549007 AZ Alkmaar face the Hammers in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday. And according to Billy Beane, the Dutch side are "one of the best untold stories in sports". Beane - the real-life inspiration for Brad Pitt's character in the movie Moneyball - should know. He has an association with AZ going back nearly a decade. All done on a budget that would make Burnley look extravagent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,788 Posted May 11, 2023 Always did wonder what Mr.Beans first name was.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigbrenn 61 Posted May 11, 2023 Read it earlier and a good article. Makes you wonder why all lower wealth clubs don't implement it. Were we trying at one time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,298 Posted May 11, 2023 Billy Beane is not my lover. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 245 Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, A Load of Squit said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65549007 AZ Alkmaar face the Hammers in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday. And according to Billy Beane, the Dutch side are "one of the best untold stories in sports". Beane - the real-life inspiration for Brad Pitt's character in the movie Moneyball - should know. He has an association with AZ going back nearly a decade. All done on a budget that would make Burnley look extravagent. Read that too, and seen the film - interesting that it is now applied to football.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 444 Posted May 11, 2023 2 hours ago, NWC said: Read that too, and seen the film - interesting that it is now applied to football.... There's a great twitter thread on how the Brentford owner applied stats/money to Midjlland then to Brentford. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,231 Posted May 11, 2023 Wasn't it Alkmaar we played in Sutchs testimonial? A classic 0-0 if my memory is correct! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,779 Posted May 11, 2023 8 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Always did wonder what Mr.Beans first name was.. It's actually Mr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,057 Posted May 11, 2023 Swap him for Webber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
