Coolblade
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- May 11, 2015
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A few observations from the stats:
- let's start positively, with our centre mid demonstrating real bite (possibly at the expense of other aspects) with Choud having joint most tackles, and second most interceptions, with Vini winning most aerial duels. This undoubtedly assisted us in keeping a clean sheet, the basis upon which the first half of the season was such a success;
- our passing stats were poor. Arguably bringing in new players who have barely met each other, playing in a new formation, is going to take time to click. But aside from out centre halves (who will always have high pass completion stats for passing to each other), we had only one player over 80% - which is considerably lower than our average and what we would expect. I wonder if Vini and Choud are not an especially balanced pairing - with Arb, Peck and Davies offering better passing options alongside one of them;
- again being positive, Harry Clarke was the player with the highest pass completion stats, and he also won 4 aerial duels (joint second most), two tackles, four clearances etc as well as making our best cross. I like Gilchrist but Clarke certainly offers a more progressive option. Anel (11) and Robinson (8) both had high defensive contribution stats but I still fear that we need a stronger defensive unit - and hope the new signing can bolster a central defence that must be tiring after playing every game over a difficult period.
- offensively, playing Brewster as a no 10 / withdrawn forward certainly meant he was constantly in the game, with six successful defensively contributions, as well as most shots (and a valuable contribution for the goal). However moving O'Hare from that position did limited his ability to influence the game (no shots, no dribbles, no crosses etc). We only had four key passes all match, and four crosses, which against an ailing team, showed a distinct lack of creativity. I'm looking forward to Hamer's return.
Overall, a key away win (two points gained on the plane pointers) which was vital to get confidence back, and over time you would expect the understanding to build across the team as the new guys settle in. A night to be happy!!
- let's start positively, with our centre mid demonstrating real bite (possibly at the expense of other aspects) with Choud having joint most tackles, and second most interceptions, with Vini winning most aerial duels. This undoubtedly assisted us in keeping a clean sheet, the basis upon which the first half of the season was such a success;
- our passing stats were poor. Arguably bringing in new players who have barely met each other, playing in a new formation, is going to take time to click. But aside from out centre halves (who will always have high pass completion stats for passing to each other), we had only one player over 80% - which is considerably lower than our average and what we would expect. I wonder if Vini and Choud are not an especially balanced pairing - with Arb, Peck and Davies offering better passing options alongside one of them;
- again being positive, Harry Clarke was the player with the highest pass completion stats, and he also won 4 aerial duels (joint second most), two tackles, four clearances etc as well as making our best cross. I like Gilchrist but Clarke certainly offers a more progressive option. Anel (11) and Robinson (8) both had high defensive contribution stats but I still fear that we need a stronger defensive unit - and hope the new signing can bolster a central defence that must be tiring after playing every game over a difficult period.
- offensively, playing Brewster as a no 10 / withdrawn forward certainly meant he was constantly in the game, with six successful defensively contributions, as well as most shots (and a valuable contribution for the goal). However moving O'Hare from that position did limited his ability to influence the game (no shots, no dribbles, no crosses etc). We only had four key passes all match, and four crosses, which against an ailing team, showed a distinct lack of creativity. I'm looking forward to Hamer's return.
Overall, a key away win (two points gained on the plane pointers) which was vital to get confidence back, and over time you would expect the understanding to build across the team as the new guys settle in. A night to be happy!!
