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Post by robstokie on Dec 22, 2014 17:34:00 GMT
Last Season (from todays date)
Home vs Arsenal
Home vs Hull
Home vs Newcastle
This Season
Away vs Man City
Home vs Newcastle
Its a worrying statistic, especially considering that a solid back 4 and keeper used to be the bed rock. Add to that, we don't score an awful lot more goals than we ever did, and it starts to look worrying. As it is, we should still be fine, but we definetly need a few more unsoiled sheets to help us propel up the table (along with a few goals of course).
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Dec 22, 2014 17:36:52 GMT
I haven't had a clean sheet since we signed Bojan.
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Post by geoffscott on Dec 22, 2014 18:24:36 GMT
Given that this calendar year has seen us achieve our best points tally in the premier league.
Given that we achieved our highest league position in the premier league.
Given that this season there are only SIX teams in the premier league that have conceded less goals than Stoke City.
Given Stoke City has progressed significantly over the last 18 months and there are so many positives points to talk about at the moment, I find the statements in the OP very strange?
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Post by chiefdelilah on Dec 22, 2014 18:27:53 GMT
I don't think it's strange to suggest the lack of clean sheets is a problem. It is.
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Post by geoffscott on Dec 22, 2014 18:37:37 GMT
I don't think it's strange to suggest the lack of clean sheets is a problem. It is. I think by a minority of fans the perceived 'lack of clean sheets' is greatly exaggerated as a problem. The facts speak for themselves, our defensive record is above average in a league where many of the worlds greatest attacking players ply their trade. |
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Post by robstokie on Dec 22, 2014 19:00:10 GMT
I don't think it's strange to suggest the lack of clean sheets is a problem. It is. I think by a minority of fans the perceived 'lack of clean sheets' is greatly exaggerated as a problem. The facts speak for themselves, our defensive record is above average in a league where many of the worlds greatest attacking players ply their trade. But still, we have lost every game we have lost by the odd goal. if we had kept it tight at the back in just one or 2 of Villa, Leicester, Soton or Bin Dippers, we would have nicked a few more points, possibly more if we then pushed on at 0-0 and nicked a winner. if we start getting the clean sheets in, we will only need one goal to win, and be guaranteed a point if we fail to do that. |
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Dec 22, 2014 19:51:24 GMT
Clean sheet tonight  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Dec 22, 2014 20:28:52 GMT
I don't think it's strange to suggest the lack of clean sheets is a problem. It is. The biggest problem we have. |
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Post by 2004 on Dec 22, 2014 22:55:27 GMT
Clean sheet tonight Nah  |
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Post by dwr17477 on Dec 22, 2014 22:58:34 GMT
And four home defeats in less than half a season...not great.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Dec 22, 2014 23:12:01 GMT
I don't think it's strange to suggest the lack of clean sheets is a problem. It is. I think by a minority of fans the perceived 'lack of clean sheets' is greatly exaggerated as a problem. The facts speak for themselves, our defensive record is above average in a league where many of the worlds greatest attacking players ply their trade. How does that 'fact' speak any louder than the fact we can't keep a clean sheet and it's costing us? Silly goals given away this season have cost us a bagful of points in winnable games. |
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Post by robstokie on Dec 26, 2014 18:06:10 GMT
Make it 6 now. excellent at the back today. Bego solid, Ryan excellent, Muni great and a fine effort from the entire team!
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