I only use the league as a gauge as cup games can be against anyone. For example, a player could score 4 in a LC 2nd rd 8-0 win against Torquay but fail to score in the next 4 rounds. He has a good goals to games ratio there (4 in 5) but it doesn't take into consideration the opposition. Or it could be a couple of goals against Manure's reserves in the 3rd round. Same principal.
To me the league ratio is a much better indicator, especially when covering someone like JPA who was here for 6 years. I liked JPA, he struck me as a credit to the club off the pitch. I just think he was overrated on it. 1 in 4 just doesn't cut it for me for a player who cost £9.5million a decade ago. It's my opinion and i'm not sure why it seems to offend people.
I wasnt offended, i just hate the theory some people have that he was only good for one season - when he quite blatantly wasnt. Since I've started following football in the early 80s only one player - Dwight Yorke has scored more goals than him whilst playing for us yet in some peoples eyes his time here was useless, or "only good for one season". (Gabby only 2 off now though)
Im not saying hes the greatest player to ever play for us, but some Villa fans genuinely think he was a complete waste.
