Hearts Secures Exclusive Data Analytics Partnership with Jamestown Analytics

Hearts’ chief executive officer, Andrew McKinlay, has stated that the club anticipates significant advantages from an analytics service widely recognized as unparalleled in the football industry. The Tynecastle club has confirmed the signing of an agreement with Jamestown Analytics, a company known for its successful collaborations with teams such as Brighton, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, and Como. Jamestown Analytics operates as an offshoot of Starlizard, a company under the ownership of Brighton chairman Tony Bloom. Hearts announced that this collaboration establishes them as the sole users of the data service in Scotland. The Gorgie club indicated that the service is expected to “aid not only player recruitment but will also enhance opposition analysis.” McKinlay further commented, “Jamestown Analytics’ reputation in footballing circles is second to none.” He added, “It is no understatement when I say they have made ground-breaking progress with clubs across Europe, so to be Scotland’s sole beneficiaries of their expertise is truly exciting.” He continued, “I fully believe the club will reap the benefits of embracing this modern, innovative approach to analytics and we couldn’t be prouder to be associated with Jamestown Analytics as we take Hearts into a new era.” In a related development, Justin Said, the managing director of Jamestown Analytics, expressed his anticipation for continued success with their player data analytics service. Said remarked, “We are very selective about the clubs we want to work with and we feel that Hearts is a good fit.”