RobinRobin 11549 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 minute ago, spongebob toonpants said: It's not that I don't like data, I enjoy a well written article as much as the next nerd, I just don't like being patronised by a pompous geography teacher 😉 Anyway I thought we were just being light hearted and didn't realise it was annoying you so much, so I'll stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 15 hours ago, PaddockLad said: I don’t think stats are nonsense, but saying “mbappe’s xG is 18.674” without any other comparison or context is bollocks. I fully understand it, I just don’t need to revert to stats to make a point or back up an opinion. I don’t mind being proved wrong with stats, but my good friend Dave hasn’t managed to do it yet Am sure he could, he’s right in some cases that the eyes do indeed lie, but when the best strikers always have a high xG it just reinforces to me that that particular indicator is the indicator of fuck all in isolation I think you focus too much on the individual. xG is better for team analysis. Also, a high xG without context isn't the be all and end all, better when you compare it to goals scored or league average or whatever. Saying Mbappe has a high xG isn't saying he's necessarily a good striker, just that he gets a lot of good opportunities. If he's scored 30 goals from 18.674 xG then that's really impressive, if he's scored 5, it's less so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, spongebob toonpants said: It's not that I don't like data, I enjoy a well written article as much as the next nerd, I just don't like being patronised by a pompous geography teacher 😉 Anyway I thought we were just being light hearted and didn't realise it was annoying you so much, so I'll stop I'm not patronising you, I'm condescending to you. I'm not annoyed, not really. I enjoy a tete a tete. Also, as an aside, the only thing I remember from geography is how an oxbow lake is formed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 4131 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The Fish said: I'm not patronising you, I'm condescending to you. I'm not annoyed, not really. I enjoy a tete a tete. Also, as an aside, the only thing I remember from geography is how an oxbow lake is formed. Lol me too. Oh hold on...cirques and aretes Edited December 8, 2022 by spongebob toonpants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 9925 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, spongebob toonpants said: It's not that I don't like data, I enjoy a well written article as much as the next nerd, I just don't like being patronised by a pompous geography teacher 😉 Anyway I thought we were just being light hearted and didn't realise it was annoying you so much, so I'll stop This, and I'll stop too, but knowing that it REALLY did annoy him so much is rather tremendous tbh. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 9925 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, spongebob toonpants said: Lol me too. Oh hold on...cirques and aretes Drumlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, spongebob toonpants said: Lol me too. Oh hold on...cirques and aretes That's bullshit for geography nerds. DON'T PATRONISE ME! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The Fish said: Also, as an aside, the only thing I remember from geography is how an oxbow lake is formed. A continuous flow that relentlessly grinds down its surroundings over years and decades, The Fish studied geography at school 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Meenzer said: A continuous flow that relentlessly grinds down its surroundings over years and decades, The Fish studied geography at school 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22143 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 comedy dave still has much to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: comedy dave still has much to learn I'm endlessly keen to learn, unlike some other people I won't mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43063 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Pluck my Roches Moutonée 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6700 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43063 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Proper Warren Bartons on him there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46019 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 That beautiful smile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17643 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Craig said: Divi 3 Eddie Howe there….not many have done that… https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/18101455.amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22143 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Ledge 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43063 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 22 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Ledge 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17643 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Remember when Nigel Pearson got showered with praise for actually putting together Leicester’s title winning side? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33826 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Imagine an alternative universe where the new owners heed the sage advice of merson et al and 'give brucey a chance under the new ownership, see what he can do?' etc, etc. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43063 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 49 minutes ago, Howmanheyman said: Imagine an alternative universe where the new owners heed the sage advice of merson et al and 'give brucey a chance under the new ownership, see what he can do?' etc, etc. They did- just didn’t take them long to “see what he can do”. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33826 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: They did- just didn’t take them long to “see what he can do”. No, they were always getting rid, just kept him while they got a new man in and kept the media happy by giving him his 1000th game. I meant imagine if they'd kept him to this point in time and would we now have a shot at maybe making a good run at the play off spots? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrokendoll 9451 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Howmanheyman said: Imagine an alternative universe where the new owners heed the sage advice of merson et al and 'give brucey a chance under the new ownership, see what he can do?' etc, etc. sadly the merson et al included our lion of gosforth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31195 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Howmanheyman said: Imagine an alternative universe where the new owners heed the sage advice of merson et al and 'give brucey a chance under the new ownership, see what he can do?' etc, etc. Imagine… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33826 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, ewerk said: Imagine… Exactly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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