Hmmm seems like someone that’s very happy with Forest and would probably jump at the chance to stay
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Like I said, I’m not looking for a reason not to sign him. I’m looking at it objectively and using available data to do so. Especially considering he has played in a far inferior league in terms of quality too. There will be better options to pursue but our budget can only go so far. He’d be wiser signing for Forest and getting exposure to proper game time IMO but if Conte wants him as number one, I’ll trust the process.You make your assessment on Spence based on stats not having seen him play, so good on you. I make my assessment based on what I see with my eyes watching him play. I would have no problems what so ever signing him. I think a lot of you look for reasons not to sign him, I look for reasons to sign him.
Hmmm seems like someone that’s very happy with Forest and would probably jump at the chance to stay
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I like him, pacy and direct, the opposite of Doherty.
With Kulu in front of him it would be good to have someone charging outside him.
I'm also a fan of the one experienced/one young player combo where theres a senior player who can provide an example and help coach a younger one. It will help Conte get his message across when there's someone there to lead by example.
I mean, that's not great is it. Is this guys final ball that good or is it just because he's fast that people are excited? Emerson's final ball is woeful, so if he's not even as good as that, it's worrying.
I guess these stats need to be taken in context. If Spence has put in three times as many crosses as the other two, but still has a similar accuracy then it's a worse stat than if he has put in half as many?
I have not idea if what I have just said makes any sense, but hopefully someone gets where I'm coming from.
I mean, that's not great is it. Is this guys final ball that good or is it just because he's fast that people are excited? Emerson's final ball is woeful, so if he's not even as good as that, it's worrying.
I know it's not the be all and end all, I'd be keen to see how he compares with the likes of Reece James and TAA.
I get what you're saying, but also, he could very well not be putting in as many crosses.
Or spurs strikers have better movement than forest players so get found easier thus making it accurate/successful
SC has always had a contingent that come across like pace is the be all and end all stat wise.
And if he isn't what is he doing that people are so excited about?I get what you're saying, but also, he could very well not be putting in as many crosses.
I mean, that's not great is it. Is this guys final ball that good or is it just because he's fast that people are excited? Emerson's final ball is woeful, so if he's not even as good as that, it's worrying.
I know it's not the be all and end all, I'd be keen to see how he compares with the likes of Reece James and TAA.
Yeah I think it's very situational.Just looked on the PL website and both TAA and Reece James are at 24%. Trippier is at 26%. Doherty is at 22% so not sure where this guys stats are from. I think crossing accuracy is a pretty flawed statistic tbh. depending on where the player is crossing from It's often about putting the ball into dangerous areas for players to attack as well as picking out teammates.
It's not the be all and end all but it's a hell of an attribute, especially for a WB. Any defender will tell you playing against raw pace isn't comfortableSC has always had a contingent that come across like pace is the be all and end all stat wise.
They'll also tell you if there is little end product that job becomes a lot easier.It's not the be all and end all but it's a hell of an attribute, especially for a WB. Any defender will tell you playing against raw pace isn't comfortable