Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by RobRoyal » 15 Jan 2013 13:02

Maguire
RobRoyal I'm sure that the Pro-zone analysts that are employed by Premier League clubs have subtler measures, like "chance created" or somesuch, but the idea that statistical analysis is just for American sports is a bit backward, Mags.


That's not what I said Robert. I said "assists" are for Fantasy Football or US sports fans - you admit yourself that proper analysis has rather subtler measures than a few bumtards on the interpipe arguing about whether a pass is an assist or not.


Fair enough, I'm in agreement.

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Maguire » 15 Jan 2013 14:23

Hi-5

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Extended-Phenotype » 15 Jan 2013 14:24

Have never been a fan of "assists".

Seemed to be the sole justification for keeping the disabled popstar David Beckham in the England side for 10 years longer than deserved.

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by creative_username_1 » 16 Jan 2013 00:23

Extended-Phenotype Have never been a fan of "assists".

Seemed to be the sole justification for keeping the disabled popstar David Beckham in the England side for 10 years longer than deserved.


Was about to LOLz at this but you're possibly right tbf don't know much about what he did after he left Utd

Was great in this midfield

Giggs - Scholes - Keane - Beckham

Caught a couple of old Utd matches over xmas on ESPN and was surprised by the level of skill he actually had on the ball. Incredible workrate and amazing crossing

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Royal91 » 16 Jan 2013 00:28

Extended-Phenotype Have never been a fan of "assists".

Seemed to be the sole justification for keeping the disabled popstar David Beckham in the England side for 10 years longer than deserved.


+1


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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Extended-Phenotype » 16 Jan 2013 13:43

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Extended-Phenotype Have never been a fan of "assists".

Seemed to be the sole justification for keeping the disabled popstar David Beckham in the England side for 10 years longer than deserved.


Was about to LOLz at this but you're possibly right tbf don't know much about what he did after he left Utd

Was great in this midfield

Giggs - Scholes - Keane - Beckham

Caught a couple of old Utd matches over xmas on ESPN and was surprised by the level of skill he actually had on the ball. Incredible workrate and amazing crossing


Aye, he was great at United. Was drifting in merit towards the end, Fergie sold him on and he was fairly cack after that. Can’t fault his passing, but he became incredibly slow, a bad decision maker and lost England far too much possession.

I like the guy for some reason, but he never had a good tournament for us and his stardom kept him in the national team.

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by southbank1871 » 16 Jan 2013 14:17

Not really, his work r8 and ability kept him in and around the team and quite simply there was no-one better to replace him. After he left United he played 116 games for Real Madrid and 29 times for AC Milan over two loan periods. Not really too bad is it.

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by MmmMonsterMunch » 16 Jan 2013 21:50

David Beckham was superb for England - on & off the pitch.

In fact he's probably the last player of the modern era that actually gave a toss about representing his country. Sad times.

Shame on you all!

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Royal Biscuitman » 18 Jan 2013 19:25

This thread is up as Thread of the Week

http://footballburp.com/opinion/forum-t ... -comeback/

For any new thread viewers, start at page 18 (2-0 down) and witness the turnaround over the next couple of pages.


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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Arnie_Pie » 18 Jan 2013 19:38

Royal Biscuitman This thread is up as Thread of the Week

http://footballburp.com/opinion/forum-t ... -comeback/

For any new thread viewers, start at page 18 (2-0 down) and witness the turnaround over the next couple of pages.


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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Extended-Phenotype » 21 Jan 2013 15:00

southbank1871 Not really, his work r8 and ability kept him in and around the team and quite simply there was no-one better to replace him. After he left United he played 116 games for Real Madrid and 29 times for AC Milan over two loan periods. Not really too bad is it.


What the Real Madrid who stopped winning the title when David arrived?

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by pea » 21 Jan 2013 15:28

Royal Biscuitman This thread is up as Thread of the Week

http://footballburp.com/opinion/forum-t ... -comeback/

For any new thread viewers, start at page 18 (2-0 down) and witness the turnaround over the next couple of pages.


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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by TBM » 21 Jan 2013 16:19

Royal Biscuitman This thread is up as Thread of the Week

http://footballburp.com/opinion/forum-t ... -comeback/

For any new thread viewers, start at page 18 (2-0 down) and witness the turnaround over the next couple of pages.


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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Ian Royal » 21 Jan 2013 17:44

I don't dare look.

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Royal With Cheese » 21 Jan 2013 18:04

No comments on there as of yet.

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Re: Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

by Mike Hunt » 21 Jan 2013 18:11

I have two comments... I was a little excited.

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