Tom Payne

Tom Payne is a highly skilled football analyst with extensive experience in performance-driven insights and tactical analysis. Currently serving as the Lead Football Insight Analyst at Bolton Wanderers Football Club since January 2022, Tom previously held positions at Spielverlagerung, The Football Association, and Huddersfield Town Football Club, where notable roles included Football Insights Analyst and First Team Post-Match Analyst. Tom began a passion for live-scouting at Huddersfield Town at the age of 17, balancing academic pursuits at Liverpool John Moores University, where a Bachelor of Science in Science and Football was obtained. Additionally, freelance writing contributions were made for The Ringer and the New York Red Bulls.