aCe' wrote:Id have Ashley Young, Torres and Jagielka in for Barry, Kuyt and Terry in that second squad from Owzat.... Arby and Berbatov shouldnt even be considered and Kuyt for all his goals is nowhere near the best in any position he plays...
Owzat wrote:Sorry folks but Actim index is a damned sight more scientific than most people on here. Those are based on a points scoring system, not on "I reckon player X was better" or "wtf, did he score any goals?". I merely included players in their position instead of out of position. ie no Carra or Vidic at RB, picked the RB with the most points instead. You could argue Lescott out of LB and put Cashley there instead. Kuyt would have been in the midfield had he been categorised thus so I've merely put him in the midfielder category where he would have been top (or "best" if you like! )
I guessed some reactions would follow regards Kuyt's inclusion, I wonder what peewee will do to his pc when he reads that................
s@int wrote:As said, Barry is a lot better than some on here think. While these stats are just for a laugh really, they do indicate whether someone has had a decent season or not. Alonso is obviously not in the top 10 midfielders because they must have a seperate category for deep lying playmakers
I am pleased to see Kuyt getting some sort of recognition for his much improved play in the second half of the season.
The data is collected by a representative from the Professional Footballers Association (PFA), usually an ex-player , at every Premiership and Championship league match. Video footage is then used to verify the information before the Index is generated and published.
aCe' wrote:hehe.. as in the best performer this season in the position... if he was considered a forward then the likes of Anelka, RVP, and Torres amongst others would be better calls... wingers i'd go for Ronaldo, Rooney, Young and maybe even Lennon before kuyt...
How are Actim Stats collected?
PA Sport gathers match data for every Barclays Premier League and Coca-Cola Championship match. The data is gathered by two methods - real-time match analysis and the study of video footage. The real-time analysis is conducted by ex-professional footballers who report on action at the grounds, as it happens. Further, more detailed analysis is obtained by studying videos of the matches and collecting more intense data.
What is the Actim Index?
The Actim Index is the official player rating system of the Barclays Premier League and Coca-Cola Championship. It was introduced for the 2004/05 season and was devised by statisticians at the University of Salford in partnership with PA Sport & Football DataCo. The 2006/07 season saw the Actim Index enhanced by the addition of assists and clean sheets to the other playing factors that are taken into account when calculating the Actim Index.
What is the purpose of the Actim Index?
It identifies the players who make key contributions to each match
It allows players to be ranked against each other at random or using such criteria as playing position, nationality, age, or geographical location of their team
It highlights the key players in a league or team
It shows the form of a player & team
Individual player/team performances can be scientifically analysed over a season or any period of time within a season
It provides fans with the knowledge of who is the best
How accurate is the Actim Index?
The calculations are based on the six key factors that contribute to a player's effectiveness and his ability to help his team win matches. The formulae were devised through analysis of hundreds of matches since the start of the English Premier League in 1992 and have been statistically proven to measure a player's effectiveness in winning matches.
How is the Actim Index calculated?
Complex mathematical formulae were devised to calculate the value of each player's contribution, match by match. In simple terms, the Actim Index comprises six calculations:
Calculation 1 - Assesses a player's contribution to a winning team, based on points won by the team when he appeared
Calculation 2 - Assesses a player's performance in each game, by allocating points for actions that positively contribute to a winning performance such as shots, tackles, clearances and saves. It also takes points away from players for negative actions such as yellow/red cards and shots off target
Calculation 3 - Allocates points based on time on the pitch
Calculation 4 - Allocates points for goal scorers
Calculation 5 - Allocates points for assists
Calculation 6 - Allocates points for clean sheets
Did you test the Actim Index system before its introduction in 2004/2005? Who came top?
Yes we did and the Actim Index clearly identified Thierry Henry as the most effective player in the Premier League in 2003/2004. The former Arsenal striker scored 30 league goals that season - eight more than Alan Shearer and 10 more than Ruud van Nistelrooy. Henry also performed well in terms of all-round play and total appearances - factors that recognise the important contributions of players who rarely find the back of the net. Henry picked up Index points for the quality of his crosses and passing as well as his appearance in 37 out of 38 Arsenal league matches. This, together with his remarkable scoring record explained his lead at the top of the Actim Index in 2003/2004.
Is there a subjective element to the Actim Index? Do you award points for entertainment value?
The Actim Index only includes actions that can be measured objectively. Skill, passion and flair are subjective factors so they are not included in the rating system.
Where does Actim Stats and Actim Index appear?
National and regional newspapers, magazines, websites, mobile phones, SMS alerts, TV and Radio both in the UK and abroad.
Isn't the Actim Index biased towards players who play for the top clubs? What about players who play well for less successful teams?
The Actim Index aims to identify successful players who contribute to winning performances. However, rewards for team success are only part of the final rating. Players on losing teams can still score points in other areas. The view is that players deserve recognition for contributing to team success, but should still be able to score points if their team draws or loses.
Is it only players that score goals that do well on the Actim Index?
Goals do improve a player's score but the 2005/06 index for the Barclays Premiership proved that you don't need to be a hot-shot to make an impact. Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand finished 5th in the player index with 624 while netting three goals, and John Terry finished 8th after netting four times during Chelsea's championship winning campaign. Indeed, Steve Finnan of Liverpool finished 12th with a score of 559 scoring no goals from 33 appearances. Jimmy Bullard finished the 2005/06 season in 13th spot (551 points) after a tremendous campaign with un-fancied Wigan. The midfielder scored just four Barclays Premiership goals in his 3,288 minutes on the pitch - compared to the 16 netted by Manchester United star Wayne Rooney (561 points), who ended the season in 11th place while playing just 62 minutes less.
s@int wrote:I was wrong to say they are just for a laugh Owzat. Maybe I should have said, as with all stats they can be misconstrued as being definitive proof, rather than as a good indicator. (As they agree with most of what I have been saying, I am hardly going to disparage them mate )
s@int wrote:As said, Barry is a lot better than some on here think. While these stats are just for a laugh really, they do indicate whether someone has had a decent season or not. Alonso is obviously not in the top 10 midfielders because they must have a seperate category for deep lying playmakers
I am pleased to see Kuyt getting some sort of recognition for his much improved play in the second half of the season.
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