The Season in Statistics

[laup99]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.j ... nsta14.xml

[Barry the bird boggler]

Team Shots Accuracy %
Man Utd 552 46.4
Tottenham 415 44.3
Arsenal 512 44.1
Portsmouth 425 43.8
Chelsea 496 43.5
Aston Villa 367 42
Everton 364 42
Blackburn 373 41.6
Wigan Athletic 363 40.8
Man City 362 40.6
Fulham 351 40.5
Bolton 296 40.5
Newcastle 348 40.2
Watford 336 40.2
Middlesbrough 361 39.9
Liverpool 540 39.6
West Ham 342 39.2
Charlton 340 39.1
Sheffield Utd 377 39
Reading 345 38.3

[Kitson12]

Discipline
Team Games Fouls Yellow Cards Red Cards Disciplinary Points Disc Points/game
Bolton 38 580 84 4 856 22.5
West Ham 38 588 84 2 852 22.4
Blackburn 38 580 77 6 847 22.3
Wigan Athletic 38 557 74 3 797 21
Everton 38 580 65 2 787 20.7
Man City 38 575 59 4 776 20.4
Watford 38 597 44 3 747 19.7
Middlesbrough 38 545 64 2 749 19.7
Sheffield Utd 38 510 68 2 726 19.1
Newcastle 38 514 64 1 712 18.7
Fulham 38 522 56 3 708 18.6
Chelsea 38 488 62 4 698 18.4
Portsmouth 38 550 48 1 700 18.4
Aston Villa 38 535 48 1 685 18
Charlton 38 462 56 4 654 17.2
Man Utd 38 457 60 1 643 16.9
Liverpool 38 484 44 0 616 16.2
Arsenal 38 402 59 3 597 15.7
Tottenham 38 434 47 3 593 15.6
Reading 38 455 38 3 587 15.4

On that evidence we've been murked for the Fair Play slot...

WSRL

[noise]

Well you know the premier league, they like to make their own rules, which is why their table is completely debatable.

[papereyes]

Discipline
Team Games Fouls Yellow Cards Red Cards Disciplinary Points Disc Points/game
Bolton 38 580 84 4 856 22.5
West Ham 38 588 84 2 852 22.4
Blackburn 38 580 77 6 847 22.3
Wigan Athletic 38 557 74 3 797 21
Everton 38 580 65 2 787 20.7
Man City 38 575 59 4 776 20.4
Watford 38 597 44 3 747 19.7
Middlesbrough 38 545 64 2 749 19.7
Sheffield Utd 38 510 68 2 726 19.1
Newcastle 38 514 64 1 712 18.7
Fulham 38 522 56 3 708 18.6
Chelsea 38 488 62 4 698 18.4
Portsmouth 38 550 48 1 700 18.4
Aston Villa 38 535 48 1 685 18
Charlton 38 462 56 4 654 17.2
Man Utd 38 457 60 1 643 16.9
Liverpool 38 484 44 0 616 16.2
Arsenal 38 402 59 3 597 15.7
Tottenham 38 434 47 3 593 15.6
Reading 38 455 38 3 587 15.4

On that evidence we've been murked for the Fair Play slot...

WSRL

Try reading the PL rules for the fair play table ...

[jumpers for goalposts]

Team Shots Accuracy %
Man Utd 552 46.4
Tottenham 415 44.3
Arsenal 512 44.1
Portsmouth 425 43.8
Chelsea 496 43.5
Aston Villa 367 42
Everton 364 42
Blackburn 373 41.6
Wigan Athletic 363 40.8
Man City 362 40.6
Fulham 351 40.5
Bolton 296 40.5
Newcastle 348 40.2
Watford 336 40.2
Middlesbrough 361 39.9
Liverpool 540 39.6
West Ham 342 39.2
Charlton 340 39.1
Sheffield Utd 377 39
Reading 345 38.3

Never mind, Sidders is gone now

[Whistle]

Discipline
Team Games Fouls Yellow Cards Red Cards Disciplinary Points Disc Points/game
Bolton 38 580 84 4 856 22.5
West Ham 38 588 84 2 852 22.4
Blackburn 38 580 77 6 847 22.3
Wigan Athletic 38 557 74 3 797 21
Everton 38 580 65 2 787 20.7
Man City 38 575 59 4 776 20.4
Watford 38 597 44 3 747 19.7
Middlesbrough 38 545 64 2 749 19.7
Sheffield Utd 38 510 68 2 726 19.1
Newcastle 38 514 64 1 712 18.7
Fulham 38 522 56 3 708 18.6
Chelsea 38 488 62 4 698 18.4
Portsmouth 38 550 48 1 700 18.4
Aston Villa 38 535 48 1 685 18
Charlton 38 462 56 4 654 17.2
Man Utd 38 457 60 1 643 16.9
Liverpool 38 484 44 0 616 16.2
Arsenal 38 402 59 3 597 15.7
Tottenham 38 434 47 3 593 15.6
Reading 38 455 38 3 587 15.4

On that evidence we've been murked for the Fair Play slot...

WSRL

Try reading the PL rules for the fair play table ...

Tell us what they are - this looks to me as if we've won it.

[Whistle]

Highest League position ever.

Highest average League attendance ever.

Longest spell outside bottom two divisions.

Most full internationals in a season??

Freshest breath of air of all time!

[Kitson12]

Table: http://www.premierleague.com/public/downloads/publications/Fair_Play_Apr_07.pdf

Point System/rule at the bottom = oxf*rding rubbish!

WSRL

[Whistle]

That table does not seem to have anything to do with it.

We've been let down by our BO quotient

[Berthwaite]

Table: http://www.premierleague.com/public/downloads/publications/Fair_Play_Apr_07.pdf

Point System/rule at the bottom = oxf*rding rubbish!

WSRL

I asked the Premier League how these figures were made up and got the following reply:

Below is an extract on the basis of the fair play league that has been
extracted from UEFA's website:

The Fair Play coefficient is based on criteria such as positive play,
respect for opponents and the referee, the behaviour of team officials
and supporters as well as cautions and dismissals. The highest mark that
can be awarded is ten points. For each association the assessments of
all the matches are added together and then divided by the number of
matches. Only associations that played a reasonable amount of matches
are considered. This number is determined by dividing the total number
of matches of all associations by the number of associations.

The fair play conduct is assessed by the appointed UEFA match delegate.
Following the game he has to complete a Fair Play assessment form in
consultation with the referee and the referee observer.

On the assessment form are six criteria:

Red and yellow cards: max 10 points
Deduction from a maximum of 10 points: yellow card = 1 point, red card =
3 points. Two times yellow equals red, but yellow + direct red = 4
points deduction. The total of this aspect may become negative.
Positive play: minimum 1 point, maximum 10 points
Positive aspects: attacking tactics, acceleration of the game, efforts
to gain time, and continued pursuit of goals. Negative aspects:
deceleration of the game, time-wasting, tactics based on foul-play,
play-acting, etc. In general terms positive play correlates with the
number of goal-scoring chances created and the number of goals scored.
Respect of the opponent: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
Assessment should be based on positive attitudes (e.g. helping an
injured opponent) rather than infringements. Double counting against the
item "red and yellow cards" should be avoided. Blameless behaviour, but
without any particularly positive attitude, should be assessed with a
mark 4 rather than 5.
Respect of the referee: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
A positive attitude towards the referee (and assistant referees),
including the acceptance of doubtful decisions without protest, should
be rewarded. Double counting against the item "red and yellow cards"
should be avoided. Normal behaviour, but without any particularly
positive attitude, should be assessed with a mark 4 rather than 5.
Behaviour of team officials: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
Positive and negative aspects of the behaviour of team officials should
be assessed. E.g. whether they calm or provoke angry players or fans,
how they accept the referee's decisions, etc. Co-operation with the
media should also be considered as a factor. Blameless behaviour, but
without any particularly positive attitude, should be assessed with a
mark 4 rather than 5.
Behaviour of the crowd: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
Encouragement of teams by shouting, singing, etc. may have a positive
influence on the atmosphere. The spectators are, however, expected to
respect the opposing team and the referee. The should appreciate the
performance of the opposition even if they emerge as the winners. The
must in no way intimidate or frighten the opposing team, the referee, or
opposing supporters. This item is applicable only if a substantial
number of fans of the team concerned are present.
Overall assessment: Add all points of the individual components,
dividing this total by the maximum number of points, and multiplying the
result by 10. The maximum number of points per game generally equals 40.
If, however, the team is being supported by a negligible amount of fans,
the maximum is 35. The general assessment should be calculated to three
decimal points and not rounded up.

That's all perfectly clear then, isn't it?



I've no idea who "the appointed UEFA match delegate" is or how they are appointed.

[bassavage]

Kuyt - £9m - 12 goals
Berbatov - £10.9m - 12 goals
Johnson - £8.6m - 11 goals
Anelka - £8m - 11 goals
Martins - £10m - 11 goals
Heskey - £5.5m - 9 goals
Samaras - £6m - 4 goals
Shevchenko - £30m - 4 goals

One player who cost £78,000 from Cork City has scored more goals in the Premiership this season than all of them.....

[Vision]

Table: http://www.premierleague.com/public/downloads/publications/Fair_Play_Apr_07.pdf

Point System/rule at the bottom = oxf*rding rubbish!

WSRL

I asked the Premier League how these figures were made up and got the following reply:

Below is an extract on the basis of the fair play league that has been
extracted from UEFA's website:

The Fair Play coefficient is based on criteria such as positive play,
respect for opponents and the referee, the behaviour of team officials
and supporters as well as cautions and dismissals. The highest mark that
can be awarded is ten points. For each association the assessments of
all the matches are added together and then divided by the number of
matches. Only associations that played a reasonable amount of matches
are considered. This number is determined by dividing the total number
of matches of all associations by the number of associations.

The fair play conduct is assessed by the appointed UEFA match delegate.
Following the game he has to complete a Fair Play assessment form in
consultation with the referee and the referee observer.

On the assessment form are six criteria:

Red and yellow cards: max 10 points
Deduction from a maximum of 10 points: yellow card = 1 point, red card =
3 points. Two times yellow equals red, but yellow + direct red = 4
points deduction. The total of this aspect may become negative.
Positive play: minimum 1 point, maximum 10 points
Positive aspects: attacking tactics, acceleration of the game, efforts
to gain time, and continued pursuit of goals. Negative aspects:
deceleration of the game, time-wasting, tactics based on foul-play,
play-acting, etc. In general terms positive play correlates with the
number of goal-scoring chances created and the number of goals scored.
Respect of the opponent: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
Assessment should be based on positive attitudes (e.g. helping an
injured opponent) rather than infringements. Double counting against the
item "red and yellow cards" should be avoided. Blameless behaviour, but
without any particularly positive attitude, should be assessed with a
mark 4 rather than 5.
Respect of the referee: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
A positive attitude towards the referee (and assistant referees),
including the acceptance of doubtful decisions without protest, should
be rewarded. Double counting against the item "red and yellow cards"
should be avoided. Normal behaviour, but without any particularly
positive attitude, should be assessed with a mark 4 rather than 5.
Behaviour of team officials: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
Positive and negative aspects of the behaviour of team officials should
be assessed. E.g. whether they calm or provoke angry players or fans,
how they accept the referee's decisions, etc. Co-operation with the
media should also be considered as a factor. Blameless behaviour, but
without any particularly positive attitude, should be assessed with a
mark 4 rather than 5.
Behaviour of the crowd: minimum 1 point, maximum 5 points
Encouragement of teams by shouting, singing, etc. may have a positive
influence on the atmosphere. The spectators are, however, expected to
respect the opposing team and the referee. The should appreciate the
performance of the opposition even if they emerge as the winners. The
must in no way intimidate or frighten the opposing team, the referee, or
opposing supporters. This item is applicable only if a substantial
number of fans of the team concerned are present.
Overall assessment: Add all points of the individual components,
dividing this total by the maximum number of points, and multiplying the
result by 10. The maximum number of points per game generally equals 40.
If, however, the team is being supported by a negligible amount of fans,
the maximum is 35. The general assessment should be calculated to three
decimal points and not rounded up.

That's all perfectly clear then, isn't it?



I've no idea who "the appointed UEFA match delegate" is or how they are appointed.

Looking at that list of criteria, Mary Poppins is my guess.

[papereyes]

Discipline
Team Games Fouls Yellow Cards Red Cards Disciplinary Points Disc Points/game
Bolton 38 580 84 4 856 22.5
West Ham 38 588 84 2 852 22.4
Blackburn 38 580 77 6 847 22.3
Wigan Athletic 38 557 74 3 797 21
Everton 38 580 65 2 787 20.7
Man City 38 575 59 4 776 20.4
Watford 38 597 44 3 747 19.7
Middlesbrough 38 545 64 2 749 19.7
Sheffield Utd 38 510 68 2 726 19.1
Newcastle 38 514 64 1 712 18.7
Fulham 38 522 56 3 708 18.6
Chelsea 38 488 62 4 698 18.4
Portsmouth 38 550 48 1 700 18.4
Aston Villa 38 535 48 1 685 18
Charlton 38 462 56 4 654 17.2
Man Utd 38 457 60 1 643 16.9
Liverpool 38 484 44 0 616 16.2
Arsenal 38 402 59 3 597 15.7
Tottenham 38 434 47 3 593 15.6
Reading 38 455 38 3 587 15.4

On that evidence we've been murked for the Fair Play slot...

WSRL

Try reading the PL rules for the fair play table ...

Tell us what they are - this looks to me as if we've won it.

Its utterly mental and utterly subjective.

But its how THEY organise it.

We came about 7th, which isn't bad.

Every Graham Poll chant just worked against us.

[Harps stay sharp]

They must in no way intimidate or frighten the opposing team, the referee, or opposing supporters.

BOO!!

[Barry the bird boggler]

Since when has football been for cissies? A good punch up every now and then provides amusement and entertainment for all.

A typical subjective load of old PC cobblers that seems to pervade every sport these days, wholly uncessary.

In the real world we would have gained points for Downes v Colin not lost them.

[fridays child]

Discipline
Team Games Fouls Yellow Cards Red Cards Disciplinary Points Disc Points/game
Bolton 38 580 84 4 856 22.5
West Ham 38 588 84 2 852 22.4
Blackburn 38 580 77 6 847 22.3
Wigan Athletic 38 557 74 3 797 21
Everton 38 580 65 2 787 20.7
Man City 38 575 59 4 776 20.4
Watford 38 597 44 3 747 19.7
Middlesbrough 38 545 64 2 749 19.7
Sheffield Utd 38 510 68 2 726 19.1
Newcastle 38 514 64 1 712 18.7
Fulham 38 522 56 3 708 18.6
Chelsea 38 488 62 4 698 18.4
Portsmouth 38 550 48 1 700 18.4
Aston Villa 38 535 48 1 685 18
Charlton 38 462 56 4 654 17.2
Man Utd 38 457 60 1 643 16.9
Liverpool 38 484 44 0 616 16.2
Arsenal 38 402 59 3 597 15.7
Tottenham 38 434 47 3 593 15.6
Reading 38 455 38 3 587 15.4

On that evidence we've been murked for the Fair Play slot...

WSRL

Try reading the PL rules for the fair play table ...

Tell us what they are - this looks to me as if we've won it.

We did, cleanest team in the Premiership

[Scarface]

In Telegraph today there season stat section claims Marcus made the most saves of any keeper and we had the least amount of shots.