Donnie Forbes

Head of Data Strategy and Recruitment @RossCountyFC

Formerly of @ICTFC, @queensparkfc, @ScottishFA, @HibernianFC & @ColU_Official

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[Paul Chalk @PaulChalk4]

👀 How @RossCounty plan to rebuild after relegation: Data, local talent and a long-term vision. Interview with the Staggies' new recruitment chief @DonnieForbess - @PandJSport

@RCFC_SLO @RCFC_SLO @peter_mackay_ @thecountycorner @Jailender @rosscountysc

https://t.co/A600HEIMFJ

[Ross County FC @RossCounty]

Club Statement: Recruitment Revamp as Donnie Forbes joins as Head of Data Strategy and Recruitment

🔗 https://t.co/hKHdNMLJk5

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

@CoachDavidBaird @RossCounty Thanks, Bairdy!

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

@coleyecfc @exetercity1904 @impect_official @OfficialECFC @ExEchoSport @HEDanielClark @LeagueOne25 @GabSutton @EFLAnalysis_ @_The72 @TheFLZone @L1Lowdown @EFL_LeagueOne Thank you!

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

The Anchor in the River Exe: Jake Doyle Hayes

I've done a deep @impect_official dive into @OfficialECFC Jake Doyle-Hayes to see if they are a better team with or without him.

Substack Report 👉 https://t.co/kE3ci6JMBm

[Mark Bird @MBirdAnalysis]

Great read on the numbers behind Ayr United's Anton Dowds. Another Heriot-Watt University graduate who has scored plenty of goals across the Scottish leagues. 👇

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

One for the Honest Men...

Intelligence On & Off The Pitch: Anton Dowds

👉https://t.co/YthL39Rsx3

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

It has been a stop-start season for @aidannesbitt1 on his return to the @spfl Premiership with @FalkirkFC.

However, I look back on his contribution in the 2024/25 title-winning season

👉 https://t.co/3ZpoPBB6kA

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

@NonLeagueGuys Thanks team! 🙏

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

The Creative Engine in @sloughtownfc's midfield, Jaiden Drakes-Thomas.

👉https://t.co/smXBjW4zUg

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

📈 Data-led approach extending to coaching targets
🤖 Set-piece patterns devised by an AI tool
💷 Player bonus structure weighted heavily on set-piece success

Lincoln City have been promoted to the Championship.

Chaired by the former owner of the San Diego Padres and counting ex-USMNT striker Landon Donovan as an advisor, they embrace data and have also become devilish from dead balls.

@AdamCrafton_ peeks behind the curtain at the Arsenal of League One ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/7gVhn0txl1

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

Undervalued Talent: Ruben Shakpoke

More Than a Big Man

I’ve conducted a deep dive into @sloughtownfc Ruben Shakpoke to assess his productivity since his arrival in November.

Read the full report here 👇

https://t.co/eyYjvTe0II

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

@llongridge7 Congratulations to you both mate! 🤍

[Scotland National Team @ScotlandNT]

History hitting the wall 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🤝 @adidasUK

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

Great experience in Cyprus with Scotland U16s, competing against 🇨🇾, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, and 🇷🇴 in the UEFA Development Tournament.

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

@ATomlinson95 Great job, Adam. All the best! 👏

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

@Tyler7Smith @yaksoy_ An absolute legend 👏

[BBC Sport Scotland @BBCSportScot]

THIS is how Scotland qualify for a World Cup.

Take a bow, Kenny McLean.

#BBCFootball

[BBC Sport Scotland @BBCSportScot]

OH. MY. WORD.

KIERAN TIERNEY!!!!!!! 🤯

#BBCFootball

[Donnie Forbes @DonnieForbess]

📍 Edinburgh