Premier League attack v defence
I've read many comments on here, which I agree with, about needing to score in the Premier to stay up.
Surprisingly the statistics point to not conceding as being far more important.
Over the last 10 seasons teams regularly survive scoring 30~34 goals(Stoke made a habit of it) but sides have been relegated despite scoring 45+ goals.
On the other hand the teams with the worst defensive records virtually always go down, again of course there are exceptions.
Of the two attributes a strong defence is proven to avoid relegation over a strong attack.
No one would argue that we need to strengthen our goal scoring capability but our best case for survival next season is to continue to have a solid defence = Warnock's game.
Re: Premier League attack v defence
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Originally Posted by
Des Parrot
I've read many comments on here, which I agree with, about needing to score in the Premier to stay up.
Surprisingly the statistics point to not conceding as being far more important.
Over the last 10 seasons teams regularly survive scoring 30~34 goals(Stoke made a habit of it) but sides have been relegated despite scoring 45+ goals.
On the other hand the teams with the worst defensive records virtually always go down, again of course there are exceptions.
Of the two attributes a strong defence is proven to avoid relegation over a strong attack.
No one would argue that we need to strengthen our goal scoring capability but our best case for survival next season is to continue to have a solid defence = Warnock's game.
If no one scores against you, you defo finish with at least 38 points, JOB DONE. :hehe::hehe:
Park the "Double Decker" it is then. :hehe::hehe:
Re: Premier League attack v defence
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Originally Posted by
BLUETIT
If no one scores against you, you defo finish with at least 38 points, JOB DONE. :hehe::hehe:
Park the "Double Decker" it is then. :hehe::hehe:
Bus or coach?
Re: Premier League attack v defence
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Originally Posted by
Des Parrot
Bus or coach?
Worked for Huddersfield at Chelsea other day. They were literally clearing upfield every time they got it and sat back. Bizarre to watch from a team in the same league.
It worked mind.
Re: Premier League attack v defence
An upgrade in defensive midfield and right back could be important signings for us
Re: Premier League attack v defence
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Originally Posted by
BLUETIT
If no one scores against you, you defo finish with at least 38 points, JOB DONE. :hehe::hehe:
Park the "Double Decker" it is then. :hehe::hehe:
Can we get a megabus?
