So far of the 54 goals scored in the Premier League 13 have come from dead-ball situations (plus three penalties). Which means roughly a quarter of goals have been produced from corners, free-kicks or, in one case, a throw-in. It is early days, but this is similar to last season’s figures...
Ew! Its a Corner
This sort of thing canbe a bit subjective. I thought our corners last season were good or terrible. Anyrate these are the stats:
This season. Accurate/inaccurate corners
March 11/11
Stephens 8/10
Murphy 1/4
Balance between right and left footers
Last season:
Holla...
Stephens does seem the best in the first team. ButI would like him on the edge of the box! For free kicks, Bruno has a strong case.
Taking penalties is a science and out last two attempts were pathetic. That's down to CH.
Our set pieces haven't been as good as last season and most of our chances have come from open play. I think it is a bit of a waste having Stephens or Lualua taking the corners as they are goal scorers. We haven't got a set piece taker in the first team.
Open question: who should take our...