As a data and numbers man myself that’s really interesting. I especially like the way it starts with good old-fashioned paper and pen. Do you do this just as a ‘hobby’ or are you hoping to make a living out of this kind of thing one day?
NickSS":2ncq7zi8 said:For those who are interested, I've just published Part 4. As ever, I'd appreciate any feedback - positive or negative.
Part 4: Defensive disaster?
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!andyr1963":4rv0rzwi said:Thanks NickSS one of the best things I have read on this site in years.
As a absolute Twitter novice how do I go about reading future articles?
Forest of Dean Green":57binj7y said:What an excellent read. It sort of tells us what we already know - the importance of Fox and Sarcevic - with some highly persuasive and intelligent analysis as well. Also, there are a few here who have been singing Songo’o’s praises. Isn’t that because in the defensive set up Adams has been playing where we have no control of the ball in the middle of the park, Songo’o’s strengths - strong tackling - are able to be displayed. That masks the disbenefits of playing him, no ball control, no ability to play through the thirds. which conversely creates the need for a strong tackler. It’s therefore a false proposition to heap praise on him. Is that your Songo’o paradox? Fascinating reading. Keep it up!
That won't be covered but I can for your right now. In short, we're not.JannerinCardiff":cbej1svj said:Be really good to know about passing stats of the defence as I think we are really missing a ball playing CB..
So, while the defenders have very average (if slightly below average) passing statistics, they are no different to what Vyner or Bradley would have achieved. Generally speaking, the stats tell us nothing. Edwards has the lowest % but that's mostly because he's hit more long passes, same with Grant. Wootton, on the other hand, is just as bad at hitting long passes, but otherwise just makes more simple square passes in defence, which can hardly count as a "ball playing CB".When Songo’o plays, not only does he make fewer successful passes than Fox, with a lower accuracy, but the entire midfield makes fewer successful passes with a lower accuracy and the whole team makes fewer passes with a lower accuracy. Along with Carey and Lameiras, Fox is one of the best passers of the ball in the team. By removing him from midfield, Argyle have less control of the ball and a weaker grasp on each individual game. Part 2: The real problem area - midfield