{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667a880d80efbb2b3711ca3f/6a6a6a0ffdc89d3427feffa9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mr National League with Ryan Deeney","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/667a880d80efbb2b3711ca3f/1785358682374-cd540319-3e56-468a-8cdb-557a8f3e6083.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome back to the Sutton Podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>This week I'm joined by <strong>Ryan Deeney</strong> - National League analyst, Head Researcher for Football Manager and one of the most respected independent voices covering non-league football.</p><p><br></p><p>We chat about Ryan's journey from watching Solihull Moors to becoming one of the people supporters turn to for insight on the National League. Along the way we discuss Football Manager, scouting, spreadsheets (lots of spreadsheets!), Birmingham City, David Ajiboye and why Ryan believes there has never been a better time to follow non-league football.</p><p><br></p><p>Of course, we also spend plenty of time talking Sutton United.</p><p><br></p><p>Ryan looks back at the National League title-winning side, explains why he thought David Ajiboye was such a special talent, reflects on the difficult years that followed promotion and gives his verdict on Chris Agutter's summer recruitment.</p><p><br></p><p>We also revisit last season's predictions, discuss why the National League has become tougher than ever to escape and ask the big question...</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Can Sutton United challenge towards the top end of the table this season?</strong></p><p><br></p><h2>Chapters</h2><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>02:45 Ryan's National League journey</p><p>05:12 Becoming a Football Manager researcher</p><p>08:30 Birmingham City and Jude Bellingham</p><p>11:55 Turning football data into expertise</p><p>15:20 How Ryan analyses managers</p><p>19:40 Spotting players before everyone else</p><p>23:15 The players he got wrong</p><p>27:50 Why he stayed outside the professional game</p><p>31:40 David Ajiboye and Sutton's title-winning side</p><p>35:55 Looking back at Sutton's recent seasons</p><p>40:10 Last season's predictions revisited</p><p>43:45 Steve Morison and a brutal run of fixtures</p><p>47:30 Sutton's summer recruitment</p><p>51:15 Why the National League keeps getting harder</p><p>55:00 Early season predictions</p><p>58:20 Where to follow Ryan</p><p>1:00:11 Outro</p><p><br></p><p>💬 <strong>What do you think?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Can Sutton United mount a promotion challenge this season? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>👍 If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe and share it with another Sutton supporter.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Also available on all major podcast platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>#SuttonUnited #NationalLeague #FootballManager #NonLeague #FootballPodcast</p>","author_name":"Mike Dowling"}