Popular Post The Moustache of Teale Posted January 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2023 29 minutes ago, WHY said: My eyes don’t lie. 16 minutes ago, Thug said: Well, nor do mine? My eyes frequently lie. Many years ago, after drinking strong lager all day, I spent the evening chatting to a young lady who I was convinced looked like Naomi Campbell, only to wake up the next morning next to someone who looked more like Sol Campbell. 3 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, Thug said: I acknowledged that in my post. I’m not for a minute saying that he was indeed man of the match. But there’s things happening that your eyes won’t tell you. What I would say is that he certainly wasn’t the worst player on the pitch. If we are serious about Europe only Martinez and Kamara are safe from needing upgrading. I never said you didn’t mate. Was just pointing out that a lot of fans these days seem to be obsessed with stats when judging a player. I mean a player can score a 30 yard screamer and the player who passed the ball to him gets an assist, ridiculous imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Moustache of Teale said: My eyes frequently lie. Many years ago, after drinking strong lager all day, I spent the evening chatting to a young lady who I was convinced looked like Naomi Campbell, only to wake up the next morning next to someone who looked more like Sol Campbell. She was still getting over that disallowed Argentina goal. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Hopefully that goal will shut some people up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, The Moustache of Teale said: My eyes frequently lie. Many years ago, after drinking strong lager all day, I spent the evening chatting to a young lady who I was convinced looked like Naomi Campbell, only to wake up the next morning next to someone who looked more like Sol Campbell. I heard he’d gone up the Arsenal but never put two and two together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, The Moustache of Teale said: My eyes frequently lie. Many years ago, after drinking strong lager all day, I spent the evening chatting to a young lady who I was convinced looked like Naomi Campbell, only to wake up the next morning next to someone who looked more like Sol Campbell. Might have been tbf. Not that there's anything wrong with that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Pinebro said: Hopefully that goal will shut some people up. Doubtful. I’ll be back in here on the regular, yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 24/05/2021 at 13:52, Delphinho123 said: I’m actually surprised at the amount of links away from Norwich considering they refused to sell in January (supposedly). I think another poster said this, but it makes me think that Norwich said to him in Jan that he needed to stay just to cement their Promotion but in the Summer he could leave if the right bid comes in. Perhaps? 40m is a lot of money but the boy is class and his stats are very impressive. Him and Grealish in the side would be very interesting.. I remember a time, a different time when there was love and positivism in this thread. That love has turned sour. There may be a day where the great @Delphinho123's opinion may be changed back... But until then... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 55 minutes ago, Steero113 said: I remember a time, a different time when there was love and positivism in this thread. That love has turned sour. There may be a day where the great @Delphinho123's opinion may be changed back... But until then... I genuinely thought he’d be very good for us. I was really excited when we signed him! He’s been poor though. Annoying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I think Buendia is upgradable but conversely, Emery will keep him around as long as his form doesn't drop off a cliff. He has in 6 matches - played as a LM tucking in, a second striker, a CAM in a 4231 and as an auxiliary LWB. Managers will pick someone who they can trust to put in a defensive shift (and not just a casual jog towards their marker) while contributing in other phases of the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Indigo Posted January 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2023 I know some folk turn their noses up at the mere idea of stats, but still and all this is pretty great going. Definitely needs to find some more consistency on the attacking side of things but it's quite clear why Emery would value him. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villabromsgrove Posted January 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2023 He's one of my favourite players. I like a player who gives 100% for the team. He's a team player in the same way that Watkins is. He never hides, he always wants the ball and is prepared to play riskier 'positive' passes, which means that he gives the ball away more than a player who doesn't show up for a pass, or plays safer sideways and backwards passes. Given that he's involved up and down the pitch in attacking the opposition box and getting into goal scoring positions and also pressing the midfield opposition when out of possession, as well as regularly tackling back into defensive areas, his energy , attitude and aggressive will to win is essential to our team in my opinion. He doesn't always have good games (but it's not for the want of trying) and because of the high energy style of his game he's probably a seventy minute maximum player and not a ninety minute player, but that's why we have good subs. If all our players had the same attitude and desire we would be a team to be feared. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 His tenacity is important to us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STO Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 He often seems anonymous but I think he does some unseen work on the pitch and as long as he keeps popping up to score goals, we can forgive him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitvilla Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 hours ago, villabromsgrove said: and is prepared to play riskier 'positive' passes, this ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 5 hours ago, villabromsgrove said: He's one of my favourite players. I like a player who gives 100% for the team. He's a team player in the same way that Watkins is. He never hides, he always wants the ball and is prepared to play riskier 'positive' passes, which means that he gives the ball away more than a player who doesn't show up for a pass, or plays safer sideways and backwards passes. Given that he's involved up and down the pitch in attacking the opposition box and getting into goal scoring positions and also pressing the midfield opposition when out of possession, as well as regularly tackling back into defensive areas, his energy , attitude and aggressive will to win is essential to our team in my opinion. He doesn't always have good games (but it's not for the want of trying) and because of the high energy style of his game he's probably a seventy minute maximum player and not a ninety minute player, but that's why we have good subs. If all our players had the same attitude and desire we would be a team to be feared. Fully agree, the work he does off the ball is really valuable for the team, but wont get noticed much by some or in the stats, also that he constantly shows up for a pass is so good for the team as a whole. On top of that he has the ability to make the killer pass, which he quite often does. Would be good also to have a stat for a pass leading to an assist. I bet he and Luiz would rank very high on that stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 16 hours ago, Indigo said: I know some folk turn their noses up at the mere idea of stats, but still and all this is pretty great going. Definitely needs to find some more consistency on the attacking side of things but it's quite clear why Emery would value him. These FIFA stats have been modified surely! i know it’s not FIFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Sulberto21 said: These FIFA stats have been modified surely! i know it’s not FIFA. Presumably showing his percentile relative to other forwards. Which, of course, he's going to rank highly for. Compare him with midfielders and he'd be a bit more middle of the pack I'd guess. He definitely does deliver a lot for us defensively in the final third. And he scored in the last game as well. Hes still creating more chances than most of our team as well, and if he can get his passing boots back on he'll be doing everything for us all over the pitch. He's had a bit of a slump creatively, but I'm sure a bit of confidence, and a striker that can read the game and has pace, would see him back at the top of the chances created charts, whilst staying st the top of the defensive ones. Probably still working off the terrible coaching of Gerrard and the confidence dent of being dropped for no reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vive_La_Villa Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 On 15/01/2023 at 15:34, Indigo said: I know some folk turn their noses up at the mere idea of stats, but still and all this is pretty great going. Definitely needs to find some more consistency on the attacking side of things but it's quite clear why Emery would value him. How the hell is errors zero? Surely losing the ball in the middle of the pitch and leaving us open for a break is an error ? That’s my biggest issue with him. If he doesn’t try and take players on in the middle of the pitch he’s fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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