But that doesn't account for all the extra points we've gained from his resolute defending in his primary role.
#NotThe Scapegoat.
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[Albion] Duff's Distribution.
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#NotThe Scapegoat.
phoenix
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He is a very good defender in my opinion, but i wasn't talking about that!!
I would also expect Propper and Stevens to score between 4- 8 goals between them !! Yes i know they play a little deeper !!
Going back to Duffy. How many headers has he had on target, not many i bet. The ball always seems to go sailing over the bar.
But as i said he is a decent defender. Which is his main job!
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A little!!
With the exception of 1 prolific year (7) Stephens has only scored 2 goals a season in a considerably worse division.
If you wanted Propper to take up the slack then you need to tell CH that, as it's obvious he insists on Davy spending much of the game 50 yards from goal.
This squad played half the season with only 2 strikers.
It's played the other half of the season with just 1 striker, and more substitutes.
It's a minor miracle, based on resolute defending, that has stopped this team being relegated already.
But yes you're quite right everybody should stop defending and make sure they score what is statistically the hardest goals in football.
It's just a shame this squad are clearly as delusional as those fans signing 'we are staying up' on 04.03.
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phoenix
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yes, we shall defend with resolution and lose 1-0 most games. So you are saying its the manager's fault, i agree he is a little defensive!.
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Seasider78
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Cannot fault Duffy’s effort and commitment but feel Goldson would be a much better player at this level.
Clearly not the managers fault.yes, we shall defend with resolution and lose 1-0 most games. So you are saying its the manager's fault, i agree he is a little defensive!.
He looked at the tools he was given and thought 'blimey we'd better defend well'.
Sadly I can't see that changing anytime soon.
Only just spotted that now? This has been going on by all teams, all season. Except Arsenal who were too stupid to bother with anything so gauche as actually researching your opposition.
I think Duffy thinks he's a better passer than he is. Dunk is undoubtedly very good on the ball and produces excellent passes (there was one to AK yesterday which was sublime) but he'd be better either giving an easy one to Dunk / Propper / Stephens or putting his foot through it for Murray to try and win.
That worked really well against Chelsea
So the solution to Duffy's poor distribution is to put him in a position where he is likely to have to play the ball even more
BensGrandad
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That worked really well against Chelsea
So the solution to Duffy's poor distribution is to put him in a position where he is likely to have to play the ball even more
No he would be the stopper and having won the ball give it to Goldson or Dunk to play it out. We started off very slowly against Chelsea giving away 2 early goals and could never get back into the game sufficiently to make the difference.and by trying to conceded more goals.
This.
Stephens is essentially a deep sitting /defensive CM, shielding the back 4, passing to ball players and providing bite/power/height in the CM battle. He's extremely good at all that, hence the interest from Dyche.
He's never been a regular scorer or someone providing assists.
Just like the bounced thread along the lines of 'who will score our goals'.
Solly was expected (hoped) to score 5 - 10 goals, pretty much doubling his career total.
AK was expected to score more still.
According to today Duffy has let the side down by not scoring at all.
As well as now Stephens and Propper.
But that's ok we're not deluded and have a hunch we'll beat Spurs, causing yet another piss-storm and more scapegoating when the inevitable happens.
LamieRobertson
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He’s excelled himself in the last two matches with two shots on target
Mike Small
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Really hope he starts Goldson. Love Duffy's commitment but as has been commented on his passing is really poor and cannot control his headers. Goldson can do both of these things. He's not as strong in the air but does he need to be given the types of forwards and styles we're playing (bar Burnley where I'd play Duffy). Also, Duffy seems to retreat onto our goal line every game. Did it last season too. He goes so deep he's behind Ryan!
Nixonator
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I think he should stay in the side so your post is somewhat confusing. I was just refuting your claim that he's only had one accident all season, catastrophic backpasses alone I can think of City, Bournemouth and Huddersfield just off the top of my head.
darkwolf666
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You have a funny way of showing your belief in him... hate to see your opinion of someone you don't rate!
darkwolf666
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Why? Why would you expect that?
Why do you think those players alone should contribute so many goals, in a team newly to the Premier League when survival has always been the primary goal (excuse pun!)?
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No, I knew he was the weaker in terms of ball control and passing, but thought he'd improved earlier on in the season. Sadly he's dropped a level.
OzMike
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The few times that I have seen BFG this season I have been impressed.
I genuinely think that he is better than Duffy and has more consistency to his game.
Everytime he is given a game I think he does enough to warrant a place in the first team, but then we never see him again.
The BFG and Goldson pairing has had it's moments and should be given another run out.
Won't happen though.
I genuinely think that he is better than Duffy and has more consistency to his game.
Everytime he is given a game I think he does enough to warrant a place in the first team, but then we never see him again.
The BFG and Goldson pairing has had it's moments and should be given another run out.
Won't happen though.
phoenix
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Because i am allowed my own opinion! Its a team game but perhaps make that 2-4 goals.