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Rog is joined by Ludonautics founder and CEO Dr. Ian Graham to discuss the analytics and spending strategies behind the summer’s transfer window; what the stats say about Mo Salah’s age; why a Premier League goal is worth twice as much as one scored in MLS (analytically); and the story behind Son almost joining Liverpool.

“Running the Game” is a series from Men in Blazers where we speak to the brightest minds working behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest clubs in the world. We go deep on the business of football, boardroom strategy and culture to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today.

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