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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sun 4 May 11:33
from the Sun:
SHEFFIELD UNITED are turning to an Anglo-American AI talent spotting company to find new players — and that will mean the axe for top scouts
The Blades are now under American ownership, who plan to run all targets through the databanks and computerised systems of a super-spy company.
Insiders reveal Las Vegas-based, London-born James Bord is the middleman involved in finding players, hopefully for the Premier League next season.
Bord made a fortune as a poker player before shifting his focus to the computer world, where his companies and ideas have thrived in several fields.
Blades boss Chris Wilder signed several players for the promotion push and most were found by the old-fashioned way.
However, the Yank owners are convinced that the new methods are the Blades’ future.
And insiders reveal that a couple of January signings were also double-checked for approval by this outfit.
United also brought in a couple of young players from abroad in discoveries made by a San Francisco company called shortcircuit.science.
Both Bord and business partner Evan Sofer are also the new owners of Scottish club Dunfermline through a company they set up called Park Bench.
Links have already been forged between United and the Pars, with the two clubs pushing through a loan deal for Blades midfielder Owen Hampson.
If United make the Prem via the play-offs they will be relying heavily on finding the next signings by their new analytic allies.
In the meantime, their own scouts could be reduced or made redundant as a result.
Bord’s relationship with United could also grow.
He wants to have a stake in an English club and they are firmly in his sights.
He already has an interest in Spanish side Cordoba and an outfit in Bulgaria, too.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sun 4 May 12:29
Too many eggs on the basket. His main focus should be us. Don`t know what happened with Hampson. He`s highly thought of but didn`t get a sniff near our first team.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sun 4 May 12:33
Sheffield United too many links to Falkirk
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 4 May 15:30
Good luck to the guy, I don’t have any issue with it. He’s a serious business man trying to build a bigger business. As long as there’s investment and no major mismanagement, and he leaves us in a better position than he found us, I’m happy.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Mon 5 May 08:09
Not bothered by this at all, sounds like it`s a very small stake in order for United to get access to Short Circuit.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 5 May 08:27
Quote:
Athletico, Mon 5 May 08:09
Not bothered by this at all, sounds like it`s a very small stake in order for United to get access to Short Circuit.
probably more good for us than not. Could be the start of a proper partnership that might mean regular friendlies against a decent side instead of the usual guff we end up playing. Could also give us first dibs on some of their loan players, which would be a big bonus.
Can’t see many downsides, really. Worth keeping an eye on how it develops.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Mon 05 May 08:29)
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 5 May 15:20
Short Circuit? Have they finally managed to make Johnny 5 a reality?
No disassemble.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 5 May 17:00
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Mon 5 May 15:20
Short Circuit? Have they finally managed to make Johnny 5 a reality?
No disassemble.
I`ve heard they need input.
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Topic Originator: sonofpetrie
Date: Mon 5 May 17:44
Quote:
jake89, Mon 5 May 17:00
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Mon 5 May 15:20
Short Circuit? Have they finally managed to make Johnny 5 a reality?
No disassemble.
I`ve heard they need input.
Nun soup.
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary"
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Tue 6 May 03:20
I don’t get the negativity ? We need a feeder club.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 6 May 05:57
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
I don`t think that matters, Al. They play in different unconnected leagues, so the fortunes of one club can`t affect the other.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 6 May 06:31
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
I’m thinking yes. It wasn’t too long ago that Mike Ashley was involved in a club each side of the border
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Tue 6 May 06:42
Bournemouth owner has a stake in Hibs
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Kev89ssww
Date: Tue 6 May 07:31
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
There will only be an issue if both teams qualify for europe, Nottingham forest have this issue as one of their owners is involved with olympiacos and they stepped down from their active role at Forest.
But let`s not get too far ahead of ourselves....
Post Edited (Tue 06 May 07:34)
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 6 May 08:15
Quote:
Kev89ssww, Tue 6 May 07:31
Quote:
Rigger Al, Tue 6 May 04:18
Are they allowed to be involved with more than 1 team in the U.K.
There will only be an issue if both teams qualify for europe, Nottingham forest have this issue as one of their owners is involved with olympiacos and they stepped down from their active role at Forest.
But let`s not get too far ahead of ourselves....
🤣😂🤣
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 6 May 09:15
When the Dunfermline Crypto-Bros host the Sheffield United AI XI in the Champions League quarter final at the Halbeath Gamdom Arena then we can start to worry.
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Topic Originator: KnebworthPar
Date: Tue 6 May 10:15
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Tue 6 May 09:15
When the Dunfermline Crypto-Bros host the Sheffield United AI XI in the Champions League quarter final at the Halbeath Gamdom Arena then we can start to worry.
😂😂😂
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