Originally Posted by
Eric the Half a Bee
Very astute observation, there. The substitute appearances are worth a second glance, too.
West Brom (h) - 2-0 down when Moore came on. Lost 4-0.
Middlesbrough (h) - 1-0 down when Moore came on. Lost 2-0.
Sheff Utd (h) - 1-1 when Moore came on. Lost 3-2.
His other 3 substitute appearances were as follows:
Barnsley (h) - 1-1 when Moore came on. Finished 1-1
Blackpool (a) - 1-0 up when Moore came on. Won 2-0, Moore scored.
Peterborough (a) - 2-0 down when Moore came on. Drew 2-2.
It would suggest his substitute appearances have rarely amounted to much. The Peterborough recovery was as much down to their manager taking off their two most dangerous attackers and Flint being able to head in a couple of goals.
On the two occasions where Moore hasn't been a part of the squad, we've won (at Preston) and drawn (with West Brom).
Are we so much better when Moore plays, as Rjk claims? I don't see it. Statistically there's little to back it up, either.