Brighton & Hove Albion CEO, Paul Barber, discusses the success and growth of the football club. He attributes their turnaround to hard work, a clear vision, and the investment of owner Tony Bloom.
The club uses a data-driven approach to player recruitment, focusing on younger, less developed players with potential resale value. They also prioritize building a strong team off the field to ensure continuity.
Barber emphasizes the importance of financial solvency and balancing the emotional aspect of the game with running a sustainable business. He also discusses the club's investment in women's football and the potential for growth in the sport.
They've been called the new 'Moneyball' club, in reference to the 2011 Brad Pitt film Moneyball, where Oakland A's baseball club general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) challenges the system and defies conventional wisdom when his is forced to rebuild his small team on a limited budget.
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