Quote from: Luke8 on September 22, 2020, 01:18:32 PMShots on target isn’t a particularly great metric to measure dominance/performance by. When you have 72% Possession, only manage 2 shots all game on target and having watched the game I'd say it's a great metric to measure the performance by.
Shots on target isn’t a particularly great metric to measure dominance/performance by.
We seem to have a massive issue playing v 10 men for some reason given all the points we wasted last season so it would be nice for once to have a comfortable victory in that situation.
Quote from: sickbeggar on September 22, 2020, 11:33:19 AMTo be honest I agree with you that its unfair to judge much on a 1st game as it was clearly apparent some players weren't up to speed, and i would have took a draw beforehand tbf.But the criticism is still relevant after last season. We had something like 16 shots on goal and managed 2 on target last night. Yes they parked the entire bus station, but you just have to look at us last season. What was it 6/7 games we scored 2 goals in? Basically if you score against us you've got a very good chance of at least a draw. If you manage 2 then we're not gonna win...Watkins had the sending off and his curled shot last night and both of those chances he made out of nothing. Grealish was having one of his don't pass nights - indeed I think Watkins set him up a few times, so the lack of creativity and the fact we probably will not face such a defensive team again who will allow us so much possession is a bit worrying imo.Shots on target isn’t a particularly great metric to measure dominance/performance by. I’d argue that the two of Grealish’s chances that went just wide when better than Luiz’s header on target for instance.Regarding scoring goals, we scored two, or more, eleven times last season. So it’s not as concerning as you reckon, especially when you factor in the improvement in the defence towards the end of last season and the fact that we have improved the attacking players on the team. Specifically in relation to last night, it’s not the possession really, it was the fact that they defended with their defence and midfield in such a deep block. I think Grealish, Watkins and others would benefit from having more space in transition when opposition attack and commit men forwards. I don’t imagine we will play many, if any, other games like last night this season.
To be honest I agree with you that its unfair to judge much on a 1st game as it was clearly apparent some players weren't up to speed, and i would have took a draw beforehand tbf.But the criticism is still relevant after last season. We had something like 16 shots on goal and managed 2 on target last night. Yes they parked the entire bus station, but you just have to look at us last season. What was it 6/7 games we scored 2 goals in? Basically if you score against us you've got a very good chance of at least a draw. If you manage 2 then we're not gonna win...Watkins had the sending off and his curled shot last night and both of those chances he made out of nothing. Grealish was having one of his don't pass nights - indeed I think Watkins set him up a few times, so the lack of creativity and the fact we probably will not face such a defensive team again who will allow us so much possession is a bit worrying imo.
Quote from: SoccerHQ on September 22, 2020, 01:48:23 PMWe seem to have a massive issue playing v 10 men for some reason given all the points we wasted last season so it would be nice for once to have a comfortable victory in that situation.Those aren't the only two possibilities (comfy win/awful performance). As the Scouse v Chelski match the day before showed us, playing against the bus parked across the back is very difficult. If the best team in the world at the moment (ish) only won 2-0 with one of those being a major mistake from their goalie then we might think about cutting our lads some slack for 'only' winning the game 1-0.We won. Enjoy it
Also Targett pisses me off for two reasons other than not being very good1) He grins inanely whenever he gives a goalscoring opportunity to the opposition 2) He looks as if he was in the cast of the Inbetweeners.
Can't believe Wilder thought Targett should have been sent off at the time of their pen. I know he's upset about their sending off but it's hardly 9 minute rant worthy.
Quote from: Rudy Can't Fail on September 22, 2020, 01:42:18 PMQuote from: Luke8 on September 22, 2020, 01:18:32 PMShots on target isn’t a particularly great metric to measure dominance/performance by. When you have 72% Possession, only manage 2 shots all game on target and having watched the game I'd say it's a great metric to measure the performance by.If you didn't see the game and judged the game by stats only you would conclude that Sheff U parked the bus. If you watched the game and seen no stats you'd say that Sheff U parked the bus but Villa's constant pressure finally paid off.