Recent content by levs

Yes @Han Solo that's exactly my point. Players are being coached and analysed to the nth degree now, which means they are taking on less of the statistically less likely attempts as they were. Therefore we are seeing less players attempting the lower xg shots from range, and for me a certain...

That graphic was from September 2024, after a unusual weekend with lots of long range goals. But the rest of the article evidences that there is downward trend in the number of long shots. https://www.premierleague.com/news/4121353#:~:text=The number of shots from,to 8.8 in 2023/24.

He was a bit hamstrung by playing so deep. Would have been good to see him in a more offensive role in the prem. We do need mavericks, the game is dull without them. It’s a shame that long shots are reducing due to an increased focus on stats.

The difference between Skalak and Enciso is that with Enciso you get a feeling that he could produce something amazing every time he's on the ball, Knockaert would be a fairer comparison. I love his goal v Palace and will happily watch it time and time again. But he couldn't cut it at this level...

I wasn't comparing them in terms of quality, just that they both have a tendency to go for the spectacular. It was an extreme comparison to emphasise a point.

And this is where we differ, I will watch and rewatch Enciso's goal against man city because it is spectacular. I do enjoy wins but the memorable moments in football for me are the ones that get you out of your seat and say wow. A lot more people would watch a highlights video of Le Tissier...

You're comparing a strikers goal scoring record with an attacking midfielders and yes he's had 3 years but he was out injured nearly a year in the middle of that time period, just when he was starting to show some real form. So 2 years of football with a year out of the game in between isn't...

I think what you're missing is there very high potential, you cant comment on his desire to learn and improve because you don't know him. Also his progress has been hampered a fair bit by injuries. But he is still young and has time to work on his game. If he can improve his decision making in...

Stick to football

You talk in absolutes when all of the facts are not available, I'm not even arguing for whether or not he had glandular fever, because I have no idea. Do I think it's a possible explanation for a dip in form? Maybe, but I think it's unlikely, do I care if others think it is likely? No I don't...

How on earth are you going to get to bottom of it Sherlock? You're in Sweden with very limited information just like the rest of us. If you don't like reading speculation, don't read it simple as that. I don't like reading your incessant desperation to be right all the time, and I'd like to...

I think Evan will prove you wrong about his abilities. I have no idea about what has affected his form whether that's illness, injury, mental health or whatever. I don't really understand why you're so irate about people discussing possibilities where almost everyone has said they don't know and...

Fair point, I wasn't sure if the occasions when he hasn't started were due to injury or tactical reasons. Trust the process and all that, if he signs I'm sure the team would have done a lot more research than any of us

Quote from the article "In fact, it could even be argued that he'd thrive far more in the Seagulls' possession-based style rather than in a Southampton team often forced to sit deep despite their ambitions." Initially I thought they've stated the bloody obvious, as anyone would thrive more at...

I think he also need to work on his clearances, that corner he gave away was absolutely comical, love the guys energy and work rate though. Bit of fine tuning and I think we've got another gem on our hands