Kees van Hemmen
@hemmenkees.bsky.social
Co-host of the @devilsitdpod.bsky.social podcast |
semi-retired football analytics take-haver | Mostly Boston sports on this account nowadays
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semi-retired football analytics take-haver | Mostly Boston sports on this account nowadays
https://hawk-walrus-es8j.squarespace.com/
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I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
Devils in the Details - A Podcast About Manchester United: #140: Amorim and Tactics vs. Talent (with Jon Mackenzie)
Aaron and Kees welcome Jon Mackenzie of Tifo Football and The Athletic to discuss tactical evolution in the modern Premier League, how tactics interact with player quality to determine results, and...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
Andrew Johnson in the summer of 1865:
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Reconstruction time babeyyyyyyy
💥 WE GO AGAIN 💥
#128: Reconstruction: It's Time To Win
🎙: @lorcanmcc.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social
🔴 Rebalancing defence & attack
⚪️ What will Zubimendi bring?
🟡 A marquee LW signing?
🔵 What do we need from a ST?
Listen here 👇
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#128: Reconstruction: It's Time To Win
🎙: @lorcanmcc.bsky.social @alexcollings.bsky.social @eulenberg.bsky.social
🔴 Rebalancing defence & attack
⚪️ What will Zubimendi bring?
🟡 A marquee LW signing?
🔵 What do we need from a ST?
Listen here 👇
pod.fo/e/2e43fd
June 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Again, it’s ludicrous that United are even considering selling Garnacho.
January 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Again, it’s ludicrous that United are even considering selling Garnacho.
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Things are still sadly really tight atm, so any help would be so helpful 🙏🏾
Hi,
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
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Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
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January 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Things are still sadly really tight atm, so any help would be so helpful 🙏🏾
Players born 2004 or later with more than 1,000 minutes played in Europe's top 5 leagues this season, sorted by expected goal contributions per 90 minutes played. Top 3 play for Barcelona or Manchester City. 4 and 6 play in secondary leagues (France and Italy). You own 5. Why would you sell him.
January 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Players born 2004 or later with more than 1,000 minutes played in Europe's top 5 leagues this season, sorted by expected goal contributions per 90 minutes played. Top 3 play for Barcelona or Manchester City. 4 and 6 play in secondary leagues (France and Italy). You own 5. Why would you sell him.
resisting the urge to put this on tw*tter but I have to say it somewhere: selling garnacho would be perhaps the single stupidest transaction United could do in this window. I am struggling to come up with something stupider
January 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
resisting the urge to put this on tw*tter but I have to say it somewhere: selling garnacho would be perhaps the single stupidest transaction United could do in this window. I am struggling to come up with something stupider
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Garnacho being sold should be out of the question. United shouldn’t be in a position where they need/want to sell their best young academy graduates - ever. I don’t agree with this idea he’s completely incompatible with Amorim’s system and unable to adapt, either. He’s 20!
January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Garnacho being sold should be out of the question. United shouldn’t be in a position where they need/want to sell their best young academy graduates - ever. I don’t agree with this idea he’s completely incompatible with Amorim’s system and unable to adapt, either. He’s 20!
I would be all over this
Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel.
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Chelsea make enquiry to sign Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich
Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel.
The Premier League club have made contact with their Bundesliga counterparts to see whether an agreement can be re...
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January 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I would be all over this
talked united's defensive improvements, the change in atmosphere, and concerns around Højlund
January 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
talked united's defensive improvements, the change in atmosphere, and concerns around Højlund
united were super overdue for some good fortune. need to build on it now
January 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
united were super overdue for some good fortune. need to build on it now
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Man United has improved defensive numbers under a new manager. While there are game state and sample size caveats, since Amorim arrived, they have ranked second in the league for the fewest entries allowed into the danger zone. The team has shifted towards a quieter attack and a more solid defense
January 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Man United has improved defensive numbers under a new manager. While there are game state and sample size caveats, since Amorim arrived, they have ranked second in the league for the fewest entries allowed into the danger zone. The team has shifted towards a quieter attack and a more solid defense
Bring garnacho on man we're out here trying to create chances with amad-ugarte-mazraoui on one side and bruno-dalot-mainoo on the other
December 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Bring garnacho on man we're out here trying to create chances with amad-ugarte-mazraoui on one side and bruno-dalot-mainoo on the other
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Taking questions for the pod, drop them below!
December 22, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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1-30 Bournemouth muck up the game with disruptive pressing, no one created anything
Set piece goal
United push for an equaliser
HT
Bournemouth muck up the game with disruptive pressing
Penalty
United head loss
Goal
United push for a consolation
Set piece goal
United push for an equaliser
HT
Bournemouth muck up the game with disruptive pressing
Penalty
United head loss
Goal
United push for a consolation
December 22, 2024 at 3:55 PM
1-30 Bournemouth muck up the game with disruptive pressing, no one created anything
Set piece goal
United push for an equaliser
HT
Bournemouth muck up the game with disruptive pressing
Penalty
United head loss
Goal
United push for a consolation
Set piece goal
United push for an equaliser
HT
Bournemouth muck up the game with disruptive pressing
Penalty
United head loss
Goal
United push for a consolation
Bruno-Zirkzee-Amad just does not have enough pace or dynamism running in behind to create in this match. The way you're going to get to this Bournemouth side is going direct and getting behind them. I'd bring on Hojlund and Garna for Zirkzee and Malacia ASAP
December 22, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Bruno-Zirkzee-Amad just does not have enough pace or dynamism running in behind to create in this match. The way you're going to get to this Bournemouth side is going direct and getting behind them. I'd bring on Hojlund and Garna for Zirkzee and Malacia ASAP
Collectively the worst match of goalkeeping I have seen in quite some time
December 19, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Collectively the worst match of goalkeeping I have seen in quite some time
Crazy to think Amad dedicated the winner yesterday to 100 episodes of the Devils in the Details podcast
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Devils in the Details
A Manchester United podcast focused on detailed, evidence driven analysis. Hosted by Aaron Moniz (@amonizfootball) and Kees van Hemmen (@HemmenKees) – two data scientists and United fans.
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December 16, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Crazy to think Amad dedicated the winner yesterday to 100 episodes of the Devils in the Details podcast
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Hi,
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
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December 10, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Hi,
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
General takeaway for this episode: the team play generally impressed me, and lots of individuals made obvious strides towards being part of a far more tactically coherent side over the last week, despite the losses bsky.app/profile/devi...
#99: Positives to Take From Frustrating Defeats
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December 9, 2024 at 1:34 PM
General takeaway for this episode: the team play generally impressed me, and lots of individuals made obvious strides towards being part of a far more tactically coherent side over the last week, despite the losses bsky.app/profile/devi...
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Love this podcast, I’ve been a fan for so long. To do this was brilliant, great group of lads behind it and some great chatter in here. I hope I did both sides justice but overall it was great to sit down and chat freely about football. Thanks for having me on.
💥 SET PIECE FC 💥
#105: Jover‘s Rovers Enter the Title Race (feat. htomufc)
🎙️: @eulenberg.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @htomufc.bsky.social
🔴 A stodgy first half
🔵 LHS function and Rice
🟡 Set-Piece inevitability
⚪️ How good are Arsenal, how sustainable are LFC?
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#105: Jover‘s Rovers Enter the Title Race (feat. htomufc)
🎙️: @eulenberg.bsky.social @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @htomufc.bsky.social
🔴 A stodgy first half
🔵 LHS function and Rice
🟡 Set-Piece inevitability
⚪️ How good are Arsenal, how sustainable are LFC?
Listen 👉 t.co/sLZEddWhLJ
December 6, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Love this podcast, I’ve been a fan for so long. To do this was brilliant, great group of lads behind it and some great chatter in here. I hope I did both sides justice but overall it was great to sit down and chat freely about football. Thanks for having me on.
I missed this one, but Aaron and James took care of it without me and smashed it
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December 5, 2024 at 2:13 PM
I missed this one, but Aaron and James took care of it without me and smashed it
imma say it - I'm pretty certain we saw something very close to his first XI yesterday. Only stuff missing was a true LCB and Amad+Mainoo
Amorim is essentially in pre-season mode. He’s making selections based on levels of fitness, along with creating a semi-competitive team for each match. He’ll know already his ‘strongest 11’ but I doubt we’ll see it for weeks. He’s spreading them out and keeping everyone involved. Big picture.
December 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM
imma say it - I'm pretty certain we saw something very close to his first XI yesterday. Only stuff missing was a true LCB and Amad+Mainoo
idk how bad bunny wound up so high for me again given he didn't even put out an album and idr listening to him very much, but here we are
December 4, 2024 at 2:36 PM
idk how bad bunny wound up so high for me again given he didn't even put out an album and idr listening to him very much, but here we are