Thaw Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 http://www.football-observatory.com/IMG/sites/b5wp/2018/259/en/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 but.. his legs are gone and he’s finished. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 The best at aerial duels in Europe if you discount the best at aerial duels in Europe... But, yes, he's good in the air and I love him as a player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 The really frustrating thing is he wins pretty much everything in the air from opposition corners and, because we have EVERYONE back the ball just goes to the opposition. Does my nut in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Is it because the ball is always punted / hoofed at our defence that Berra has a high percentage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Jamhammer said: The really frustrating thing is he wins pretty much everything in the air from opposition corners and, because we have EVERYONE back the ball just goes to the opposition. Does my nut in On Saturday ICT showed up what happens when you don't fill your box with your own players at corners. When was the last time we conceded from corner (with everyone back)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 He would head a 22 bus if it came his way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 As far as pointless stats go, that’s up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, Taffin said: The best at aerial duels in Europe if you discount the best at aerial duels in Europe... But, yes, he's good in the air and I love him as a player The stats show he is the best in Europe, higher percentage won than anyone else in Europe in all leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Just now, XB52 said: The stats show he is the best in Europe, higher percentage won than anyone else in Europe in all leagues. Also with a far higher number of aerial duels than pretty much anyone on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sexton Hardcastle said: As far as pointless stats go, that’s up there. ?? His main job is to stop attacks and he is the best in Europe at stopping them so not really pointless is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, SUTOL said: On Saturday ICT showed up what happens when you don't fill your box with your own players at corners. When was the last time we conceded from corner (with everyone back)? Totally agree with this. There are masses of stats backing why defensive teams pack the box. The risks of the second attack are outweighed by the big reduction in goals directly from the initial corner. On the subject of Berra, he is amazing in the air. We were so weak in that area until he signed. Edited April 15, 2019 by Hungry hippo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Lost the first 2 on Saturday to that lanky streak of pish. Soon back in the pocket though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, SUTOL said: On Saturday ICT showed up what happens when you don't fill your box with your own players at corners. When was the last time we conceded from corner (with everyone back)? Aberdeen 2 weeks ago. Cosgrove owned Clare rebound netted. St Mirren Clare OG. Sean is welcome to stay forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 in the commentary for the semi one of them was saying at every ICT corner for them to avoid playing it in the middle of the 6 yard box as berra was there. Then after the corners came in they would say that is what happens as berra headed it clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Any mention of the Berra blooter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts_fan Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 46 minutes ago, Taffin said: The best at aerial duels in Europe if you discount the best at aerial duels in Europe... But, yes, he's good in the air and I love him as a player No, his stats apparently are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 He'll get a shed load more in a few weeks when we play Hibernian rugby club. Surprised they dont claim to be the first club to invent the up and under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 52 minutes ago, Hearts_fan said: No, his stats apparently are the best. I agree, his stats are the best, but that doesn't equate to him being the best. Unless your also willing to accept that luuk de Jong is a better goalscorer than Ronaldo too ?? Anyway it's a feel good thread and I love the big man so I won't piss on the chips anymore. Gaun yersel Christophe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Sir Gio said: Lost the first 2 on Saturday to that lanky streak of pish. Soon back in the pocket though I thought Souttar dominated the ICT striker on Saturday. Flattened him to win a header at one point - not bad for someone who was told they weren’t physical enough to be a CB.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 2 hours ago, XB52 said: ?? His main job is to stop attacks and he is the best in Europe at stopping them so not really pointless is it Analytics are becoming silly. Guys making careers out of ticking a box every time someone does a long ball or heads a ball. All pretty irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Just want to put this out there. I think he's been brilliant these past few games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Berra has been back to his best lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 He plays in this league... He’s the best in this league. That’ll do me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Does this mean he's the best at singing ''Ten German Bombers''? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Competing for a header is now an "aerial dual"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Berra, Souttar, Smith and Naismith at their best and we win the Cup in a canter. 2-0 half time lead, 3rd on the hour just to sicken them and an Uche special on full time just to rub it in. MoM, Captain Berra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 59 minutes ago, King prawn said: I thought Souttar dominated the ICT striker on Saturday. Flattened him to win a header at one point - not bad for someone who was told they weren’t physical enough to be a CB.. Totally agree. Souttar just seems to get better all of the time. Probably our best player this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternRossco Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 This thread is the most shan thing ever. More pointless than a ****ing circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 3 hours ago, TheStig said: He would head a 22 bus if it came his way! a mere single-decker? He'd take on a 44 and win... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Spellczech said: a mere single-decker? He'd take on a 44 and win... 22 has been double deck for a few years now. The single decks couldn't keep up with the abuse berra was dishing out to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaw Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, been here before said: Competing for a header is now an "aerial dual"? I think of that as an old-fashioned term; I'm 36 now but it was standard when I first got into football. (I originally saw this stat on a French twitter account which referred to "duels aeriens".) Edited April 15, 2019 by Thaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 4 hours ago, SUTOL said: On Saturday ICT showed up what happens when you don't fill your box with your own players at corners. When was the last time we conceded from corner (with everyone back)? The Clare OG (Too many folk in the box) Motherwell scored pretty much from a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Genuinely not trying to dampen this but it is a pointless stat. We still score too few and concede too many with Berra in the team. This is not to say I don't want him in the team because I do but in all honesty who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsk1210 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Great in the air, shame he has to use his feet sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 9 hours ago, chester copperpot said: Just want to put this out there. I think he's been brilliant these past few games. Agree. His drop in form.was magnified because we have taken him for granted I think. Even when he is toiling he is still the best out and out defender in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternRossco Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 9 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Genuinely not trying to dampen this but it is a pointless stat. We still score too few and concede too many with Berra in the team. This is not to say I don't want him in the team because I do but in all honesty who cares. Jesus, something we agree on at last! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 The player who has given Berra the most trouble the last 2 years in aerial battles is Curtis main. might be why we are looking at him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 15 hours ago, Sexton Hardcastle said: As far as pointless stats go, that’s up there. No its not, he has already headed it out of here 10 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Genuinely not trying to dampen this but it is a pointless stat. We still score too few and concede too many with Berra in the team. This is not to say I don't want him in the team because I do but in all honesty who cares. Genuinely tries not to dampen this... Proceeds to dampen it Can you change your name to Eeyore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 16 hours ago, Old Castle Rock said: Is it because the ball is always punted / hoofed at our defence that Berra has a high percentage No, it can't be that. We are the hoofers. If our opponents, no matter who, have done their homework, they will always try to get the ball down and play football, because, as the people who know about football can explain, we cannot compete against flair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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