Ted Knutson

Overrated or underrated? @mixedknuts.bsky.social and @patrickbvs.bsky.social give their verdicts on the season so far. · Vinicius Jr. · Bruno Fernandes · Cole Palmer · Elliot Anderson · Brian Brobbey Plus: the 21-year-old La Liga striker the Premier League will be watching

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Let's just check in and see how Elliot Anderson is getting on... Yup, that'll do.

Me, trying to figure out if I want to bet on this Crystal Palace vs Newcastle match on Sunday.

Preeeeeetty sure that "Iwobi" goal for Fulham this weekend was outside the post and deflected in off a Hull player. Anyone seen a correction yet?

the cheerleader and the whale

Some of my best friends - including the guy who helped me with the ORIGINAL StatsBomb radar designs in 2014, complete with painful Photoshop template and all - made this game and it is great.

Two of my friends have made a spectacular little board game that is perfect for friends called Which Witch? It is fun, has fantastic art, and arrives just in time for spooky season. I'd love it if you supported their Kickstarter. Thanks! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cur...

WE ARE HIRING: We have a new software dev role available at Variance Inc. Come do cool things with us! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Donyell Malen, Roma legend. He's been ridiculous since moving to Italy.

Having a great midweek set of rounds on Variance Betting, but Dortmund currently being outshot 7-1 by Bodo. As I said when I made that bet in the column - I hate myself.

Real Madrid's attack through the first 8 matches. We rarely see a full attacking umbrella of stats sustained in a top league. Box office.

I enjoy how WhoScored has a Liverpool midfielder listed as "Allister." Like, "No no, the Mac is silent like the W in Nor_w_ich"

Yup, lost this one.

Ground out a fun small win to kick off the CL gambling campaign, including the Arsenal Asian Handicap + clean sheet acca. The Champ went weird tonight with lots of away wins, which is why it's still the most fun league to follow. More Variance Betting analysis tomorrow!

George Wendt in the Super Fans Skit: OKAY, so we got dis viewer hypotetical. DAHnuld Trump... versis Obama and DA POPE. Who wins?

The people we interview at SR often express surprise and appreciation that we pay them for any one-off work products we ask them to produce ahead of time. That‘s messed up. If you run a company, pay people for this prep work. We will also cover child care if needed for you to interview.

"YOU’RE LISTENING TO SISYPHUS FM, THE HOME OF NON-STOP ROCK"

How likely are Man City to be expelled from the Premier League? @mixedknuts.bsky.social and @patrickbvs.bsky.social explain why they could be kicked out of the Football League entirely. Plus: which managers are on the hot seat? www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_CL...

We're up +17 since 9th September. +9 of that has come from MLS alone. MLS keeps going while Europe pauses for international break. Today's Variance Betting edition is entirely focused on it. Join here: www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade

It's been a good trip so far.

Shared an elevator with Michelle Monaghan today, a spectacular celebrity crush since Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. If you need me, I'll be floating up here on cloud 9.

6-0 to start the Variance Betting weekend in England after a +6 last week as well. Absolute flames coming from the analysis column. We might still have it*. * we do not believe in jinxes. (Most days.)

Man United had a man advantage for 70 minutes vs City and created nothing. Full episode covers: • Why United can't break teams down • Spurs still haven't scored • Arsenal survive Sunderland thanks to Raya's insane save • Should Liverpool sell Wirtz? Plus: Hull's shockingly good start to the season

I would like to thank Raul Jimenez for his service in producing a lovely little opening weekend of Variance Betting - Championship action. Otherwise that Blades v Wolves match was pretty dreadful.

Truly a wild batch of transfer grades today: • City nearly spend £500m • Liverpool break the British record again • Hull sign 18 players • Ipswich take crazy risks And also: • Leeds were just sensible and normal www.thetransferflow.com/p/transfer-g...

We liked Chelsea's business, but today's transfer grades feature some of our more negative evaluations for: • Crystal Palace • Coventry • Everton • Fulham www.thetransferflow.com/p/chelsea-we...

The next installment of our Transfer Grades is about to drop. Every year Fulham fans seem to get grumpy with me because I don't like their window. But I did like ONE deal this summer. (Even if I mostly hated their window again. You'll have to read them to find out why.)

Arsenal probably won't get this level of production out of Tzolis in the Premier League, but the early signs are very promising.

Okay Luka Vuskovic, I am totally paying attention now.

It's transfer grades season! All coming out this week for the Premier League, starting with: • Arsenal • Aston Villa • Bournemouth • Brentford • Brighton www.thetransferflow.com/p/transfer-g...

These early season results are a good reminder why I try to never be degenerate in the Variance Betting column. Same lessons, decade after decade.

Chelsea spent over €400m and turned a profit. Spurs spent a fortune and can't win a game. Patrick and Ted break down the winners and losers of the summer transfer window: · Man City's big midfield spend · Liverpool's missed targets and the Gakpo saga · The worst windows in the league

*Mr Beast voice* I HELPED THIS WOMAN TURN A ROOM FULL OF STRAW INTO GOLD USING ONLY A SPINNING WHEEL! IF SHE CAN'T GUESS MY NAME IN THREE DAYS, I'M TAKING HER BABY!

That was one of the weirdest, most fascinating transfer windows I can remember. Huge money spent everywhere. Some teams filled holes, others accidentally created them. Incredible theatre. 10 out of 10.

Just want to linger on this for one more second

Perfect. No notes.

We have so many receipts where this is not the case! Same for Kim on Reijnders. Ya'll don't live in these taek mean streets.

Who has been saying for two full seasons now that Sanchez is not the answer in Chelsea goal? 🤔 @thetransferflow.bsky.social

If your winger presses their centre back, the gap between your full back and their full back will, more often than not, be too big to make up.

If you missed them last week, TTF has their season previews available and the reviews from fans are excellent. I also wanted to add enormous props to @kimischilling.bsky.social for all the hard work to make these happen. If you love the newsletter, please lend us your support.

Speaking of downgrades from the preseason predictions - life comes at you quickly.