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Post by knowles on Aug 3, 2015 5:06:30 GMT
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Post by Ryan_Shawjosh on Aug 3, 2015 5:27:35 GMT
I don't think it's as pointless as you're making out because it's interesting to see how much certain players were used and who is maybe coming under Hughes' plans more than expected. For example, I didn't expect Dionatan Teixeira to be used so much. Maybe Hughes thinks he's progressing enough to be considered as a serious option for CB (with Huth leaving).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 5:59:45 GMT
Bojan more than Ryan. Who'd have thought.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Aug 3, 2015 6:47:49 GMT
Cheers, Knowlsey. You perhaps ought to put an asterisk (*) against the names of those players who started pre season late because of international commitments over the summer. The late start for some players skews the stats quite a lot. But, a good piece of work, give yourself a pat on the back.  |
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Post by stokesaint1 on Aug 3, 2015 9:17:08 GMT
Superb stuff, where do you find the time? From this, it is extremely difficult to establish what Hughes sees as his first eleven to kick off against Liverpool and the question is raised as to whether that first eleven have actually had any time on the pitch together. So do we go into the new season with a team that has had no opportunity to work on tactics, positions, set plays, etc. in a true game environment? I'd have thought, at least one of the Cologne games would have seen the starting eleven together but it certainly doesn't look that way, unless we are in for a real surprise come Sunday. And based on performances in Cologne, not a pleasant surprise.
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Post by Ryan_Shawjosh on Aug 3, 2015 12:02:22 GMT
Superb stuff, where do you find the time? From this, it is extremely difficult to establish what Hughes sees as his first eleven to kick off against Liverpool and the question is raised as to whether that first eleven have actually had any time on the pitch together. So do we go into the new season with a team that has had no opportunity to work on tactics, positions, set plays, etc. in a true game environment? I'd have thought, at least one of the Cologne games would have seen the starting eleven together but it certainly doesn't look that way, unless we are in for a real surprise come Sunday. And based on performances in Cologne, not a pleasant surprise. This doesn't really worry me that much. Hughes has probably taken the opportunity to try things out and I'm sure the actual starting 11 will have had more than enough time together in training etc by the time the Liverpool match comes around. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 12:04:54 GMT
Another good read James :-)
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Post by knowles on Aug 4, 2015 0:14:57 GMT
Cheers, Knowlsey. You perhaps ought to put an asterisk (*) against the names of those players who started pre season late because of international commitments over the summer. The late start for some players skews the stats quite a lot. But, a good piece of work, give yourself a pat on the back. Cheers John. How many players were really held back due to international commitments though? They all played at least one game in Singapore, with the exception of Butland (who might not have played anyway). On to the main stuff now! Can't wait  |
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Post by knowles on Aug 4, 2015 0:20:27 GMT
Superb stuff, where do you find the time? From this, it is extremely difficult to establish what Hughes sees as his first eleven to kick off against Liverpool and the question is raised as to whether that first eleven have actually had any time on the pitch together. So do we go into the new season with a team that has had no opportunity to work on tactics, positions, set plays, etc. in a true game environment? I'd have thought, at least one of the Cologne games would have seen the starting eleven together but it certainly doesn't look that way, unless we are in for a real surprise come Sunday. And based on performances in Cologne, not a pleasant surprise. I'm a saddo...!! Like you, I'm surprised we haven't played our strongest XI at any point, but I suppose it keeps the opposition guessing. We would have been even more worried if we played our starting side and played with the same lethargy in Germany (which given the performances on both days would probably have happened). Do you think Hughes knows his starting side? I wonder how many question marks he has at the moment. I'd say centre back, central midfield and winger have questions and I'd be concerned about playing Johnson at right back, but I think he will start there. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 4, 2015 1:29:51 GMT
What a strangely compelling little article!
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Post by knowles on Aug 4, 2015 1:47:58 GMT
What a strangely compelling little article! I know...I love writing things like this! Pointless stats and records excited me. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 4, 2015 1:58:05 GMT
What a strangely compelling little article! I know...I love writing things like this! Pointless stats and records excited me. OK I have got a job for you. Please find out which players (not just Stoke) have the best variation in how they score. i.e left foot right foot or head. Inside outside the box etc. |
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Post by knowles on Aug 4, 2015 2:02:42 GMT
I know...I love writing things like this! Pointless stats and records excited me. OK I have got a job for you. Please find out which players (not just Stoke) have the best variation in how they score. i.e left foot right foot or head. Inside outside the box etc. I'll do it for Stoke...challenge accepted. Give me a few days... |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 4, 2015 2:09:58 GMT
OK I have got a job for you. Please find out which players (not just Stoke) have the best variation in how they score. i.e left foot right foot or head. Inside outside the box etc. I'll do it for Stoke...challenge accepted. Give me a few days... Thank you! I warn you I probably have several of these questions to be answered. As you seem to know how to use stats sites properly it could be useful!  |
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Post by scottzbj on Aug 4, 2015 2:38:27 GMT
Great Stuff! Ta Duck.
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