Former Ireland Manager Martin O'Neill On Why The Expected Goals Statistic Is "Complete Nonsense"

Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has released his new book 'The Changing Game: The Past, Present and Future of Football".He joined Matt on Monday to talk about how football has evolved over time, how elite-level management in 2025 differs to that of previous years and how, if circumstances were different, he could have managed Leeds United.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

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