🎧 The 'data debate'
"Are you talking about football data down the pub with your mates?"Rob Butler and Chris Reeve are joined by Norwich City fans Richard Lain-Smith and Will Graver to discuss the rise in prominence of data in football.There is also a look ahead to the Canaries' trip to Plymouth on Saturday as the panel are joined by Argyle fan Aaron Hocking.Plus, there's an interview with City striker Josh Sargent and the couple who got engaged on the pitch at Carrow Road.
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