Torp a real outlier thereGrimes and Eccles clinging onto those X and Y axes like goddamn barnacles
true but points are much more variable/chaotic than underlying stats
Both graphs make our midfield look like one of the leagues stand out midfields. Nice reading.When debating which system is best, determining which one harvests the most points isnt relevant? OK.
When debating which system is best, determining which one harvests the most points isnt relevant? OK.
PPG is almost never relevant. Too many factors affecting it. The only PPG that matters is the league table at the end of the season.
I think so too. If that happens, I think Torp may need to make way for Grimes to give us more defensive solidity. Main thing is not lose even if we don’t win.I think we will stick with 3 5 2 tomorrow night but debut grimes in place of either Torp or Allen
PPG is almost never relevant. Too many factors affecting it. The only PPG that matters is the league table at the end of the season.
Or in the next pandemic
really hard to leave Torp out, this just shows our strength in the middle now
I'm always a little bit suspect of the usefulness of these kind of things, but it is more compelling evidence that those wanting to drop Torp to make way for other midfielders is just even more baffling. Not that a graph is really needed to tell you that.
really hard to leave Torp out, this just shows our strength in the middle now
Or that people who don’t rate Sheaf don’t know what they’re on about?
I hate stats that don't conform to my prejudices
The stats confirm more or less what you see on the pitch, with the caveat that they shouldn't be used in isolation. When you match them up with statistics like number of assists, you can see further accuracy of them. Which is why as I point out, they should be taken as helpful but not black and white.
I know it is hard for you to comprehend there is a chance that your favourite player is no longer good enough to be in the starting eleven, but surely you are bright enough to understand the reasons for that, and that football is not played on a one dimensional data graph.
Not sure how 'matching it up' with assists measures the accuracy of them at all really. Sheaf makes progressive passes whether they result in a goal or not and does not give the ball away a tremendous amount.
are you suggesting the graph above shows sheaf shouldn't be in the team? I don't see how it does?The stats confirm more or less what you see on the pitch, with the caveat that they shouldn't be used in isolation. When you match them up with statistics like number of assists, you can see further accuracy of them. Which is why as I point out, they should be taken as helpful but not black and white.
I know it is hard for you to comprehend there is a chance that your favourite player is no longer good enough to be in the starting eleven, but surely you are bright enough to understand the reasons for that, and that football is not played on a one dimensional data graph.
are you suggesting the graph above shows sheaf shouldn't be in the team? I don't see how it does?
I don't think you're getting it.Not sure how 'matching it up' with assists measures the accuracy of them at all really. Sheaf makes progressive passes whether they result in a goal or not and does not give the ball away a tremendous amount.
I don't think you're getting it.
Who are you dropping to fit Sheaf in?
Doesn't matter anyway, we'll inevitably get injuries in midfield as soon as Sheaf is back - maybe even Sheaf himself.
I agree with you on that - and this isn't at you personally - but it doesn't answer my question.
There are some people very quick to pile on and get upset, but they can't own it and answer the question. That is because realistically the only solutions are to change the shape or drop the players that have been working so well. We have been playing much better (once again) with Sheaf out the team, and it has caused a lot of defensiveness and abandonment of any kind of logic.
"If it's not broke don't fix it"
The current formation albeit forced upon Frank Lampard by injuries, is getting results and I would be happy for Lampard to stick with this.
In the last six games since we switched to five at back*:
GA: 4
GS: 9
W: 5
L: 1
The six games beforehand:
GA: 8
GS: 8
W: 2
D: 2
L: 2
*I haven't added points here, but we've scored more points since going to five at the back and advanced to R4 of the FAC.
Of course there are ways to improve the team, Grimes coming in and the injured players coming back.
Dovin, MVE, Thomas, Kicthing, Lati, Bidwell, Grimes, Sheaf, Rudoni, Haji, Simms
There's always the possibility to switch it up during games if necessary.
Once Sheaf is back, assuming we go back to 4-3-3, I wouldn't mind seeing Rudoni as an option at RW, don't think Sakamoto has had much impact at all this season and the assist for Torp's 1st goal v Watford has me thinking he could be an asset there. Sheaf in the 6, Grimes and Torp as the 2 8's
But the important thing is results and the team. We're on a winning run so don't mess with it for individuals (unless said individuals can fit into the system that's working).Because our two best players don’t fit in it
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