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What is tackle success? Misleading stat suggests Man Utd midfield are effective tacklers

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Oct 22 2021 16:52
What is tackle success? Misleading stat suggests Man Utd midfield are effective tacklers A lot has been made of Manchester United's season so far under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he attempts to juggle what most would consider to be a top heavy squad. The Red Devils boss has added the likes of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo to his ranks, but saw no new recruits to the midfield, despite ...
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Revealed: The best Super League players at risk of being banned from Euro 2020

by Josh Wright at Tuesday, Apr 20 2021 16:13
Revealed: The best Super League players at risk of being banned from Euro 2020 Football has taken another desperately sad turn this week, as 12 of Europe's wealthiest clubs put the wheels in motion to breakaway from the rest. Six clubs from England, three from Spain and three from Italy have clubbed together in secret and divised their own money-spinning plan. Named the Super ...
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Revealed: Messi misses out on top 10 creators as Fernandes leads the way

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Apr 16 2021 10:55
Revealed: Messi misses out on top 10 creators as Fernandes leads the way Watching a creative wizard on top, defence-splitting form is one of the great joys of the game and while goalscorers will always command the highest fees, if they don't have a partner in crime to assist them, their value is all but lost. When you think of the top finishers in the game over recent ye...
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Revealed: Where stats rank Partey, Thiago and Werner among 10 most underwhelming signings

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Apr 3 2021 12:06
Revealed: Where stats rank Partey, Thiago and Werner among 10 most underwhelming signings Fans always want to see their new signings hit the ground running, and there’s nothing more encouraging than when that comes to pass, but it’s safe to say the transition between clubs and, in particular, leagues isn’t always straightforward.Many players take weeks if not months to ...
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Revealed: Messi second in top 10 dribblers in Europe this season

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Mar 28 2021 09:00
Revealed: Messi second in top 10 dribblers in Europe this season With the international break affording a pause for reflection from club football, it's a chance to take stock of some of the top statistical performers this season so far. Here we take a look at those players that get bums off seats, or sofas in the current climate, with their dribbling prowess, cou...
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Who is the best tackler in the Premier League? A statistical study

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Feb 9 2021 16:34
Who is the best tackler in the Premier League? A statistical study If you believe what you hear nowadays, football is now a non-contact sport and tackling is a dying art. Nevertheless there are still plenty of players who have mastered that art, even if it has adapted over recent years. Conversely, there are many that are fair less convincing in the tackle, be that...
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Revealed: Where Fernandes and Van Dijk rank among best impact January signings

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jan 17 2021 09:00
Revealed: Where Fernandes and Van Dijk rank among best impact January signings While it was always likely to be a quieter month than usual, and rumours tend to ramp up towards the end of the month, it’s fair to say the current January transfer window has been underwhelming. With that in mind, we’ve taken a walk down memory lane to pick out some of the best signings...
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Why xG Matters in Football Manager 2021

by James Tippett at Friday, Nov 27 2020 09:00
Why xG Matters in Football Manager 2021 Football Manager is a game that is driven by data and statistics. From shots on target percentage to pass completion rate and dribbles made per 90 minutes, there are a wealth of metrics for you to pore over.It’s piecing together the mathematical jigsaw at the heart of the game that fuels those...
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Grealish the star as Mount also makes Ultimate Belgium-England XI

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Nov 15 2020 09:00
Grealish the star as Mount also makes Ultimate Belgium-England XI While it's difficult to take too much away from a friendly, and particularly one in which England were so untroubled, the 3-0 victory over Ireland did prove that England can afford to be more attack-minded in their approach.In the UEFA Nations League to date this season Gareth Southgate has opted fo...
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Revealed: Neymar among star-studded Nightmare XI of shocking performances

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Oct 31 2020 12:57
Revealed: Neymar among star-studded Nightmare XI of shocking performances With football now back in full swing for the 2020/21 campaign it's fair to say there have been some memorable performances so far, both good and bad.Here, as it's Halloween, we look into the latter and some truly shocking displays, not least due to the profile of players involved. Indeed, our Nightm...
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