Bringing us up to date with the big calls reviewed from Match Week 11 in the SPFL. The introduction of VAR added to a tumultuous match at Tynecastle involving Celtic where a big call seemed to need review every five minutes. There was also a big moment at Ibrox as the hosts played Livingston. The … [continue reading]
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Honest Mistakes – Week Ten
Bringing us up to date with the big calls reviewed from Match Week Ten in the SPFL. VAR will definitely be in operation this weekend! Will this make the Yorkshire Whistler redundant? Or (more likely), will it add another layer to the complexity and intrigue surrounding big calls in SPFL matches? <- Leading question alert … [continue reading]
Reo Hatate’s Week
On the last Huddle Breakdown episode (please subscribe!), I opined that Reo Hatate’s performance against Hibernian in the 6-1 home win was one of the worst I’d ever seen. I hope you understand I am not usually one for Talksport levels of sensationalism, and I was just giving my honest opinion. What I am happy … [continue reading]
What To Expect
Despite defeat at St Mirren, those that produce Expected Points models are still indicating Celtic have an expected lead over their opponents. @TheGersReport takes the underlying performance data and projects the season forwards on the basis that results will track to that data. His model has Celtic winning the league by 24 points! Note this … [continue reading]
Jota and O’Riley Lead The Way
As we prepare for the SPFL to start up again, following the international break, here are the leaders in the Expected Scoring Contribution stakes. Expected Scoring Contribution (xSC) is a bit of a mouthful but simply is: Expected Goals per 90m + Expected Assists Per 90m = Expected Scoring Contribution per 90m Or xG90 + … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes, Week 7
Week 7 of the SPFL Premier Division saw Celtic lose their first points of the season and the gap at the top reduced to 2 points. To what extent did contentious calls play a part? The impact of calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Weeks 5 and 6
Weeks 5 and 6 of the SPFL Premier Division contentious moments, including those from the first Glasgow Derby of the season. Take it away Yorkshire Whistler. The impact of calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 27/08/22 The Rangers vs Ross County Incident 1 … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week 4
When Edinburgh and Glasgow clash, the Yorkshire Whistler has a severely disrupted week. Added to my holiday, we’re a bit late this week but here we are. The impact of big calls being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 20/08/22 Hibernian vs The Rangers Incident 1 … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week Three
Week three of the SPFL and a relatively quiet week as the top two clubs racked up 9 goals without reply. But there is always one! The impact of that call being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 13/08/22 The Rangers vs St Johnstone Referee … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – Week 2
Week two of the SPFL and another round of big calls. Let’s get fell in. The impact of that call being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 06/08/22 Ross County vs Celtic Incident 1 Referee Don Robertson Game Minute 65th Incident Hart pushes over Tillson … [continue reading]