I agree with this. Has ability and moves the ball quicker than anyone in the squad. Has a good shot and reasonable at a set piece. But lacks pace and stamina which limits him as a 6 or 8. Also a bit weak in the challenge.
But stamina and strength can be developed. I hoped he would be...
Yes but they contextualise it. As you say study it with the benefit of the details rather than just band an xg figure randomly about.
Perhaps you would prefer to scrap the traditional league table and have an xg table instead?
He pushes up and offers an outlet to the central defenders. No different to a mid dropping deeper. It's all swings and round abouts. But he offers options more consistently than others.
Richard Shaw thought he was outstanding especially in the closing stages when our backs were against the wall.
Let's be honest Richard Shaw knows a thing or two about good defending and coaching. He knows what to look for. He also said he was doing a lot of organizing of the defence.
He was all over the place in the cup admittedly. But did ok after that. Robins hooked him in that league game because he hadn't declared an injury and wasn't fully fit. Robins said at the time he needed to learn from that as you need to be fully fit at this level.
Doyle was superb and very...