Popular Post a m ole Posted August 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) 68% of his 88% completed passes (178) this season were forward passes, average pass distance of 20m, 11 of them were 'chance creating'. Compare this to Gana, with 59% of his 85% completed passes (184) being forwards, average pass distance of 16m and only 6 created chances. May as well mention Sanchez who passes forward more often being the closest to the defence, 90% of his 115 passes were forward with 86% accuracy but only one chance created for the same reason. Stats courtesy of Squawka. So accusations of Westwood doing lots of sideways passing and creating nothing are wrong. Would you put the same mediocrity label on Gana? Edited August 30, 2015 by a m ole 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 So you would pick Westwood ahead of Gana and Sanchez then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Could Be Rotterdam Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Personally thought all of the midfield three were a highlight yesterday, westwoods passing was great. I think with him and sanchez a lot of people judge them based on memories from last year and it clouds their judgement. Couldn't fault any of them, certainly not westwood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I think Westwood is the one player who divides opinions the most on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 68% of his 88% completed passes (178) this season were forward passes, average pass distance of 20m, 11 of them were 'chance creating'. Compare this to Gana, with 59% of his 85% completed passes (184) being forwards, average pass distance of 16m and only 6 created chances. May as well mention Sanchez who passes forward more often being the closest to the defence, 90% of his 115 passes were forward with 86% accuracy but only one chance created for the same reason. Stats courtesy of Squawka. So accusations of Westwood doing lots of sideways passing and creating nothing are wrong. Would you put the same mediocrity label on Gana? Wouldn't waste your time mate. The accusation that all he does is pass sideways has been debunked time and time again but people still spout it off. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 One of the biggest myths is that he only passes sideways. It's almost as if people don't realize that there is objective evidence that can prove otherwise (and has been on countless occasions). Typical lazy criticism of a player who's done nothing to deserve it. Scapegoating at its finest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 So you would pick Westwood ahead of Gana and Sanchez then? I'd rotate them depending on our opposition, which is seemingly the idea of our manager as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thought he was better than Gana yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thought he was better than Gana yesterday. I thought they were both great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He certainly doesn't just pass sideways. He's been very good for us so far this season but I feel, based on what he did in France, that Veretout would offer more goals and assists in the same position. I think as Veretout becomes settled it should be Sanchez or Westwood starting as the DM, maybe depending on who we are playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thought he was better than Gana yesterday. I thought they were both great Wouldn't call any of them great but then I usually give lower grades than everybody else on Voopl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) He certainly doesn't just pass sideways. He's been very good for us so far this season but I feel, based on what he did in France, that Veretout would offer more goals and assists in the same position. I think as Veretout becomes settled it should be Sanchez or Westwood starting as the DM, maybe depending on who we are playing. And that's a fair opinion. I'd agree with it. What isn't fair is people continuing to make stuff up to criticise him even when it's proved wrong using objective means. Edited August 30, 2015 by StefanAVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 30, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2015 I also agree that Veretout could be the future of that position. The bad news for Westwood haters is that, judging by Tuesday's game, Veretout plays the position in a very similar way to Westwood. Chances are those that don't appreciate Westwood won't appreciate Veretout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Was it Westwood that had the half volley saved yesterday? Great technique that. Very unlucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I saw quite a few posts comparing Veretout to Milner on Tuesday, doesn't sound very Westwood-like to me, I can only go by what I've read though as I didn't watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVillan Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I also agree that Veretout could be the future of that position. The bad news for Westwood haters is that, judging by Tuesday's game, Veretout plays the position in a very similar way to Westwood. Chances are those that don't appreciate Westwood won't appreciate Veretout No bother, they can still spend their days congratulating each other on their brilliant barbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I also agree that Veretout could be the future of that position. The bad news for Westwood haters is that, judging by Tuesday's game, Veretout plays the position in a very similar way to Westwood. Chances are those that don't appreciate Westwood won't appreciate Veretout Not so sure that will be true. Looking at stats from last season, Veretout scored 7 goals to westwoods 0, got 6 assists to Westwoods 1 and averages more dribbles and more shots per game than Westwood. I think Veretout has the potential to be a much more productive attacking player in that more advanced midfield role. On Tuesday he played differently because he was the holding midfield player in a very attack minded team, I think he will be much different playing where Westwood played yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnStortford Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He was played quite far forward yesterday and was unlucky not to have a goal. Was a good save from Pantilimon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Worked hard. Only person on our team who continuously runs to make space. Those who say he contributes nothing don't watch or are posting for a reaction. So you don't agree he should have scored. Especially considering how good he is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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