Arsenal facts. Former Opta stalwart. Creator of @OptaJoe Trying to convince people to use data better.
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Today is my last day on Twitter, until or unless something significantly changes on this platform. You can follow me over on Threads or Bluesky if you still want to revel in Arsenal minutiae.
The countdown to 2024-25 has also proved to be a countdown to the end of my time here.
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This is really nice from Colm who built the StatsZone app. Lost myself in it for a couple of hours this morning.
Arsenal fans, I made something for you.
I’m the guy who built Stats Zone. This summer I created The Arteta Epic: a visual history of Arsenal’s journey from 8th to champions under Mikel Arteta.
rondorondo.studio/?utm_sourc…
After 22 years, let’s bask in the victory a little longer.
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Orbinho retweeted
I was joined by @Orbinho for a very interesting chat on his work while at Opta I hope you enjoy, feel free to like follow and subscribe #Arsenal #AFC #Gunners
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Anyone else had any issues with Fever? Last week I went to exhibition with 4pm tickets. Queue to get in was an hour long due to overbooking. Then booked tickets to a show. Got confirmation email with wrong date, notified them within 2 minutes, refused to move to correct date due to no refund Ts&Cs
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Bruno Guimarães could be the 14th Brazilian to play in the Premier League for Arsenal following Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Martinelli, Gilberto Silva, Denilson, Gabriel Jesus, Edu, Sylvinho, David Luiz, Gabriel Paulista, Willian, Julio Baptista, André Santos and Marquinhos.
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This is actually incorrect. Howard made only 15 saves. We (Opta) pointed out that one was not actually a save and FIFA's data collectors amended it post match, but the internet obviously has conflicting reports as news outlets don't update things and someone's database is clearly wrong.
Eloy Room channels Tim Howard vibes with a record-breaking save haul in a World Cup match (no extra time) 😳👏
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In case you missed this thread from yesterday.... Thanks so much to everyone for the kind messages. I really appreciate all the kind words.
After 28 years, sadly my time at Opta has come to an end. Through seven different owners, some good, some bad, I've helped the companies grow the brand from start up to global behemoth and I've been very lucky to have a job that was also my hobby.
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Every time Expected Goals is mentioned, I know it might not have existed if I hadn't hired Opta's first Data Scientist who created the first model. And every time OptaJoe is mentioned or wins an award, I remember creating the account with the unique style to stand out from the crowd.
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I'm grateful for all the kind words from people who matter since my departure. I've met some amazing people along the way, through good times and bad. Not sure what the future holds and am open to new opportunities, but I'm grateful to have had the chance to work in such an amazing industry.
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On New Year's Eve, Arsenal were five points clear and City had a game in hand. Since then, both teams have won three out of eight matches. Today Arsenal are five points clear and City have a game in hand. It's nip and tuck. Have a read ⬇️
theanalyst.com/articles/arse…
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I took a look at some of the reasons behind Arsenal's recent run of form in the Premier League and relived the scars of previous seasons which are making Arsenal fans so anxious in a piece for @OptaAnalyst
Have a read⬇️
theanalyst.com/articles/arse…
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I took a look at some of the reasons behind Arsenal's recent run of form in the Premier League and relived the scars of previous seasons which are making Arsenal fans so anxious in a piece for @OptaAnalyst
Have a read⬇️
theanalyst.com/articles/arse…
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