PhlegmyMoses wrote: » Have Newcastle ever said that they were using a moneyball strategy? They seem to just scout well and take a punt on players that others are wary of due to injuries and attitude such as Ben Arfa and Ba. Cisse shows us another variable not as prominent in the US - the fact that the majority of the world's best baseball players play in the league you are purchasing them to play in. A lot of people had heard of Cisse and had an idea that he was doing well for Hoffenheim. But then, it's hard to know whether this will translate over to the PL. Dzeko was immense for Wolfsburg but has hardly lit up the league. Mame Biram Diouf is now banging them in for Hannover but never really looked that kind of player for United. Cisse could have gone either way. There are also tactical systems that players will do well in that the signing team are unwilling to use. For instance, Leon Britton has been excellent is Swansea's patient, passing game where the whole system suits his playing style. If, say, Manchester United recognise that they need a midfielder to replace Scholes, look at Scholes' passing stats and then look at Britton's it would be reasonable to surmise that he would suit United to a tee. But then, United's passing game is different. They need inch perfect passes to the wingers, forward passes to the strikers. They are constantly putting the other team under pressure and need probing passes that bring teammates into play in dangerous areas. Does Leon Britton suit this? Basically, you can look at all the stats you want in football but the most effective analysis is qualitative. It will henceforth be known as Useyoureyesball.
mufcboy1999 wrote: » Lucky Lloyd clearly means f*ck all considering Liverpool havnt won the league in how long ??
cambo2008 wrote: » Sorry if I'm getting you mixed up with someone else but I keep picturing you as Tex from Alan Partridge......AmericaniZe everything.
Andy Carroll wrote: » cambo2008 wrote: » Sorry if I'm getting you mixed up with someone else but I keep picturing you as Tex from Alan Partridge......AmericaniZe everything. Fixed your post. Have a nice day.
~Rebel~ wrote: » I call shenanigans. Noone's that stupid.
KeithAFC wrote: » People have already told me it doesn't work. So why bother buying it and reading it.
Oranage2 wrote: » Worked in baseball.
Oranage2 wrote: » The reason Liverpool fans are so adamant it works because John Henry used the moneyball strategy and won the baseball cup, Liverpool in their trademark delusion think John Henry will win them league title. They also think how many times you cross the ball into the box wins games. That's why downing is infact their savior who will win them this title.
Oranage2 wrote: » It works in baseball but doesnt work in football!
Oranage2 wrote: » Now stats on players are also done in football, something like football manager stats, shots, tackles things like this. Moneyball in football doesnt work or else teams like Stoke who just play long ball would be winning champion leagues - Just doesnt work that way I'm afraid.
Oranage2 wrote: » Worked in baseball. The reason Liverpool fans are so adamant it works because John Henry used the moneyball strategy and won the baseball cup, Liverpool in their trademark delusion think John Henry will win them league title. They also think how many times you cross the ball into the box wins games. That's why downing is infact their savior who will win them this title. It works in baseball but doesnt work in football! Now stats on players are also done in football, something like football manager stats, shots, tackles things like this. Moneyball in football doesnt work or else teams like Stoke who just play long ball would be winning champion leagues - Just doesnt work that way I'm afraid.
Oranage2 wrote: » Worked in baseball.The reason Liverpool fans are so adamant it works because John Henry used the moneyball strategy and won the baseball cup, Liverpool in their trademark delusion think John Henry will win them league title. They also think how many times you cross the ball into the box wins games. That's why downing is infact their savior who will win them this title. It works in baseball but doesnt work in football! Now stats on players are also done in football, something like football manager stats, shots, tackles things like this. Moneyball in football doesnt work or else teams like Stoke who just play long ball would be winning champion leagues - Just doesnt work that way I'm afraid.
Oranage2 wrote: » And Football is different to BaseballFACT
plasmaguy wrote: » Sven Goran Erickson, also a proven club manager, did a reasonable job at Man City.
naughtb4 wrote: » Two left backs available for selection and he goes with Agger so his mate Carra can get a game
naughtb4 wrote: » If Hodgson had selected this team, everyone would be out to get him Two left backs available for selection and he goes with Agger so his mate Carra can get a game
LuckyLloyd wrote: » Expect this thread to be very quiet today! Two Cup finals in his first full season back with Liverpool. Quite a managerial record he has huh?
CSF wrote: » 8th in the league
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