[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Magpie Media [@MagpieMediaX](/creator/twitter/MagpieMediaX) on x 13.5K followers Created: 2025-07-21 16:52:16 UTC Who is new #NUFC technical director Sudarshan Gopaladesikan? ✍🏼 Age: XX Nationality: American Nickname - Suds X handle - @suds_g Previous roles (selected): Benfica - Head of Sports Data Science Atalanta - Head of Football Intelligence Style/Abilities: A 2014 graduate from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, Sudarshan uses “statistical models” to help a high performance results-driven organisation. He thinks in "expected value" rather than in black and white terms of win or lose. His natural passion for football, combined with his enjoyment of the “Moneyball' recruitment style, made him a perfect candidate for United. 🎓 Reputation: Suds, who left Atalanta just under a week ago, has worked with the likes of Microsoft and some of the biggest sporting organisations in the world. He’s seen as one of the best mathematicians in the world, and lectures regularly for FIFA's Executive Education programmes and the PFA Business School on data-driven decision making. 📚 What will he actually do at Newcastle? Gopaladesikan is set to report into a new sporting director, dedicated to implementing data-informed practices across all sporting departments throughout men’s, women’s and academy teams. He’ll lead the club's football data operations, working closely with Eddie Howe and his coaching staff and the club's performance, medical, analysis, methodology and recruitment teams. 📊 What has he said upon taking the job? “I'm delighted and honoured to be joining Newcastle United as Technical Director. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with clubs that have deeply passionate fanbases, and Newcastle stands out for its unique connection between the team, the city and its supporters. I'm excited to work alongside the club's talented staff to identify what helps give us a competitive edge. Most of all, I'm looking forward to experiencing the incredible matchday atmosphere at St. James' Park and being part of this proud football family and community." 🗣️ Welcome to Tyneside, Suds! 💪🏽  XXXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [newcastle united](/topic/newcastle-united) [coins sports](/topic/coins-sports) [benfica](/topic/benfica) [magpie](/topic/magpie) [Post Link](https://x.com/MagpieMediaX/status/1947338851401273702)
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Created: 2025-07-21 16:52:16 UTC
Who is new #NUFC technical director Sudarshan Gopaladesikan? ✍🏼
Age: XX Nationality: American Nickname - Suds X handle - @suds_g
Previous roles (selected):
Benfica - Head of Sports Data Science Atalanta - Head of Football Intelligence
Style/Abilities:
A 2014 graduate from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, Sudarshan uses “statistical models” to help a high performance results-driven organisation. He thinks in "expected value" rather than in black and white terms of win or lose. His natural passion for football, combined with his enjoyment of the “Moneyball' recruitment style, made him a perfect candidate for United. 🎓
Reputation:
Suds, who left Atalanta just under a week ago, has worked with the likes of Microsoft and some of the biggest sporting organisations in the world. He’s seen as one of the best mathematicians in the world, and lectures regularly for FIFA's Executive Education programmes and the PFA Business School on data-driven decision making. 📚
What will he actually do at Newcastle?
Gopaladesikan is set to report into a new sporting director, dedicated to implementing data-informed practices across all sporting departments throughout men’s, women’s and academy teams. He’ll lead the club's football data operations, working closely with Eddie Howe and his coaching staff and the club's performance, medical, analysis, methodology and recruitment teams. 📊
What has he said upon taking the job?
“I'm delighted and honoured to be joining Newcastle United as Technical Director. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with clubs that have deeply passionate fanbases, and Newcastle stands out for its unique connection between the team, the city and its supporters. I'm excited to work alongside the club's talented staff to identify what helps give us a competitive edge. Most of all, I'm looking forward to experiencing the incredible matchday atmosphere at St. James' Park and being part of this proud football family and community." 🗣️
Welcome to Tyneside, Suds! 💪🏽
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