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[devaney]

The figures look like complete nonsense. I desperately need to see a montage of the 23 clear chances that Downing has created and in what matches ? Gerrard 9 Downing 23 - was this garbage put out by Downing's agent? It just shows you can do anything with stats.

I suppose it proves that you don't read things correctly

Read the post again.

I find you so annoyingly tedious and boring that I basically ignore your posts. On this occasion I will make an exception so that you can enlighten us all. Ok I should have said 18 for Downing which doesn't make much difference  because I still do not believe this so-called CLEAR CHANCE stat. Now a know it all like you can tell us all just when and where they occurred because it certainly wasn't on a football pitch. Downing for well over 12 months did not have one goal or assist to his name. Is the stat simply saying he fkd up the CLEAR CHANCES As I said he stats are nonsense and not worth the paper there written on.

[Reg]

I rate Wellbeck well above Downing, Young, I don't know him well enough to say.

[Benny The Noon]

What it does show ( clearly evident last season especially ) is the amount of chances created by the player which was then ultimately missed or saved etc.

Did you know that during Downings first season we hit the woodwork 7 times from one of his crosses or passes ( plus he himself hit the woodwork 3 times ).

What it also shows and again is evident last season especially is that wingers are highly dependant on the striker finishing the chances the winger or mid creates - last season our strikers couldn't hit a barn door from 2 yards ( they could hit the woodwork - 18 times ) which then ultimately looks bad on the guys creating the chances.

One minute you are stating that Downing didnt have an assist or goal to his name last season ( actually he did - but that isn't the point ) - then claim that stats are nonsense and not worth the paper they are written on ? Confused ?

One interesting stat though is that when Downing was introduced on a regular basis from Jan and integrated within a front three we actually improved measurably. I think that's more a fact though as opposed to a stat.

The final fact is that I can manage to post that reply without one single slur against you - the other fact is you once again show you're incapable of doing the same.

[Benny The Noon]

I rate Wellbeck well above Downing, Young, I don't know him well enough to say.

Welbeck the striker who scored 1 goal throughout the prem season - just 1 Reg. Young got none btw

And both played in the CL

[devaney]

What it does show ( clearly evident last season especially ) is the amount of chances created by the player which was then ultimately missed or saved etc.

Did you know that during Downings first season we hit the woodwork 7 times from one of his crosses or passes ( plus he himself hit the woodwork 3 times ).

What it also shows and again is evident last season especially is that wingers are highly dependant on the striker finishing the chances the winger or mid creates - last season our strikers couldn't hit a barn door from 2 yards ( they could hit the woodwork - 18 times ) which then ultimately looks bad on the guys creating the chances.

One minute you are stating that Downing didnt have an assist or goal to his name last season ( actually he did - but that isn't the point ) - then claim that stats are nonsense and not worth the paper they are written on ? Confused ?

One interesting stat though is that when Downing was introduced on a regular basis from Jan and integrated within a front three we actually improved measurably. I think that's more a fact though as opposed to a stat.

The final fact is that I can manage to post that reply without one single slur against you - the other fact is you once again show you're incapable of doing the same.

Yes well done you didn't question my ability to read on this occasion did you !! I think just for the record questioning somebody's ability to read is a SLUR ON THEIR CHARACTER. If I was to suggest that you were a self righteous sanctimonious pompous ***** then that would be a SLUR. Simply stating that you are boring and tedious is stating actual facts.

CLEAR CHANCES is a spurious and subjective stat. Yes I accept that the woodwork was hit from some of Downing''s crosses but I certainly do not accept that they were clear chances. I seem to remember you defending Carroll during the 2011/2012 season and blaming the quality of of supply for his failings. Now you are suggesting Downing was actually doing a decent job. Yes I'm confused. Goals and assists are meaningful stats because they cannot be argued with. I did not say that all stats were nonsense did I ffs.

The main reason for our change of fortune from January this year was due largely to Sturridge and Cortinho and certainly not Downing who improved but was still substituted on many occasions.

[Kenny Kan]

Amazing that Coutinho has racked up half the assists in a quarter of the time compared to an experienced international.

i find it more amazing that he has racked up the same amount as the greatest player in this clubs history in a quarter of the time.

Really?

I suppose if Gerrard played up front as part of a trio, or even part of quartet as opposed to deep lying midfield I'd be surprised, but I'm not.

[Kenny Kan]

We have a 35 million striker who thrives on balls into the box so we have purchased the guy who has completed the most successful amount of crosses in the prem .

People are always looking for the big name multi million pound supposed"world class " signings .

Maybe it's time now to build a team - the sum of all parts as opposed to talented individuals .

Adam , Henderson and Downing may not be on the level off the Messi's and Tevez's etc but if they all contribute to the team then that's all we can ask .

Is out squad better than the day Kenny took over ?

Yes massively better - look at what Kenny did with that squad - only two teams got more points than us . Imagine what he will do next season .

We also have to look at how players see us - we can't offer European football , massive wages and that puts us on the back foot straight away .

Downing , Adam and Henderson are signings which improve our team and squad and we help us get back into the top 4   

It's amazing how a manager makes one feel about the team's chances, and it's relatively average players like Adam and Downing, isn't it Benny?

At least you're consistent with one thing, if nothing else 'Downing will help us get back into 4'.

[Benny The Noon]

What it does show ( clearly evident last season especially ) is the amount of chances created by the player which was then ultimately missed or saved etc.

Did you know that during Downings first season we hit the woodwork 7 times from one of his crosses or passes ( plus he himself hit the woodwork 3 times ).

What it also shows and again is evident last season especially is that wingers are highly dependant on the striker finishing the chances the winger or mid creates - last season our strikers couldn't hit a barn door from 2 yards ( they could hit the woodwork - 18 times ) which then ultimately looks bad on the guys creating the chances.

One minute you are stating that Downing didnt have an assist or goal to his name last season ( actually he did - but that isn't the point ) - then claim that stats are nonsense and not worth the paper they are written on ? Confused ?

One interesting stat though is that when Downing was introduced on a regular basis from Jan and integrated within a front three we actually improved measurably. I think that's more a fact though as opposed to a stat.

The final fact is that I can manage to post that reply without one single slur against you - the other fact is you once again show you're incapable of doing the same.

Yes well done you didn't question my ability to read on this occasion did you !! I think just for the record questioning somebody's ability to read is a SLUR ON THEIR CHARACTER. If I was to suggest that you were a self righteous sanctimonious pompous ***** then that would be a SLUR. Simply stating that you are boring and tedious is stating actual facts.

CLEAR CHANCES is a spurious and subjective stat. Yes I accept that the woodwork was hit from some of Downing''s crosses but I certainly do not accept that they were clear chances. I seem to remember you defending Carroll during the 2011/2012 season and blaming the quality of of supply for his failings. Now you are suggesting Downing was actually doing a decent job. Yes I'm confused. Goals and assists are meaningful stats because they cannot be argued with. I did not say that all stats were nonsense did I ffs.

The main reason for our change of fortune from January this year was due largely to Sturridge and Cortinho and certainly not Downing who improved but was still substituted on many occasions.

You really don't read what people post do you - just carry on along the same line of rant - it makes it impossible to debate anything worthwhile with you.

You have a nice day.

[devaney]

What it does show ( clearly evident last season especially ) is the amount of chances created by the player which was then ultimately missed or saved etc.

Did you know that during Downings first season we hit the woodwork 7 times from one of his crosses or passes ( plus he himself hit the woodwork 3 times ).

What it also shows and again is evident last season especially is that wingers are highly dependant on the striker finishing the chances the winger or mid creates - last season our strikers couldn't hit a barn door from 2 yards ( they could hit the woodwork - 18 times ) which then ultimately looks bad on the guys creating the chances.

One minute you are stating that Downing didnt have an assist or goal to his name last season ( actually he did - but that isn't the point ) - then claim that stats are nonsense and not worth the paper they are written on ? Confused ?

One interesting stat though is that when Downing was introduced on a regular basis from Jan and integrated within a front three we actually improved measurably. I think that's more a fact though as opposed to a stat.

The final fact is that I can manage to post that reply without one single slur against you - the other fact is you once again show you're incapable of doing the same.

Yes well done you didn't question my ability to read on this occasion did you !! I think just for the record questioning somebody's ability to read is a SLUR ON THEIR CHARACTER. If I was to suggest that you were a self righteous sanctimonious pompous ***** then that would be a SLUR. Simply stating that you are boring and tedious is stating actual facts.

CLEAR CHANCES is a spurious and subjective stat. Yes I accept that the woodwork was hit from some of Downing''s crosses but I certainly do not accept that they were clear chances. I seem to remember you defending Carroll during the 2011/2012 season and blaming the quality of of supply for his failings. Now you are suggesting Downing was actually doing a decent job. Yes I'm confused. Goals and assists are meaningful stats because they cannot be argued with. I did not say that all stats were nonsense did I ffs.

The main reason for our change of fortune from January this year was due largely to Sturridge and Cortinho and certainly not Downing who improved but was still substituted on many occasions.

You really don't read what people post do you - just carry on along the same line of rant - it makes it impossible to debate anything worthwhile with you.

You have a nice day.

I have maintained for a very long time that you are a joke and nothing more than an attendee and that is why I have chosen to virtually ignore your garbage as you simply troll and attempt to create flame wars. Just look at your numerous pathetic recent spats with KennyKan for example.At least Kenny makes some sense unlike you.If you really want to know who permanently wears a red nose on this forum then simply refer to the above post by KennyKan.

Jog on sonny     

[redno7]

What it does show ( clearly evident last season especially ) is the amount of chances created by the player which was then ultimately missed or saved etc.

Did you know that during Downings first season we hit the woodwork 7 times from one of his crosses or passes ( plus he himself hit the woodwork 3 times ).

What it also shows and again is evident last season especially is that wingers are highly dependant on the striker finishing the chances the winger or mid creates - last season our strikers couldn't hit a barn door from 2 yards ( they could hit the woodwork - 18 times ) which then ultimately looks bad on the guys creating the chances.

One minute you are stating that Downing didnt have an assist or goal to his name last season ( actually he did - but that isn't the point ) - then claim that stats are nonsense and not worth the paper they are written on ? Confused ?

One interesting stat though is that when Downing was introduced on a regular basis from Jan and integrated within a front three we actually improved measurably. I think that's more a fact though as opposed to a stat.

The final fact is that I can manage to post that reply without one single slur against you - the other fact is you once again show you're incapable of doing the same.

...and once again a thread is turned into a bickering session by our resident wind up manc fan.

for fuk sake benny  go fuking do one will ya? nobody likes you. your like a fart in a space suit.

[Benny The Noon]

Yes Lee - it was just me that turned it that way - off course you're incapable of seeing what Devaney posted towards me and then in your own lovable way follow on by calling me a manc WUM and telling me to "fuking do one" whilst at the same time whinging about bickering.

Suggest before throwing accusations around have a read through the thread.

In fact the post you replied too is just me talking about Downing.

[Benny The Noon]

Yes well done you didn't question my ability to read on this occasion did you !! I think just for the record questioning somebody's ability to read is a SLUR ON THEIR CHARACTER. If I was to suggest that you were a self righteous sanctimonious pompous ***** then that would be a SLUR. Simply stating that you are boring and tedious is stating actual facts.

CLEAR CHANCES is a spurious and subjective stat. Yes I accept that the woodwork was hit from some of Downing''s crosses but I certainly do not accept that they were clear chances. I seem to remember you defending Carroll during the 2011/2012 season and blaming the quality of of supply for his failings. Now you are suggesting Downing was actually doing a decent job. Yes I'm confused. Goals and assists are meaningful stats because they cannot be argued with. I did not say that all stats were nonsense did I ffs.

The main reason for our change of fortune from January this year was due largely to Sturridge and Cortinho and certainly not Downing who improved but was still substituted on many occasions.

You really don't read what people post do you - just carry on along the same line of rant - it makes it impossible to debate anything worthwhile with you.

You have a nice day.

I have maintained for a very long time that you are a joke and nothing more than an attendee and that is why I have chosen to virtually ignore your garbage as you simply troll and attempt to create flame wars. Just look at your numerous pathetic recent spats with KennyKan for example.At least Kenny makes some sense unlike you.If you really want to know who permanently wears a red nose on this forum then simply refer to the above post by KennyKan.

Jog on sonny     

Thank you for proving my point - you add nothing to any debate and just rant and rant and rant like a teenager then tell me to "jog on" ( nice cockney saying )

[babu]

Benny you are in dreamland if you think you add anything to this forum. You drag it down with your tedium. Opposing points of view are most welcome here (I feel), but you are no-where near the class of previous posters with opposing views.

The best thing you are doing is training other posters (much like Pavlov) not to engage with you, since circular arguments are your specialty.

....but sometimes, we just can't help ourselves... apologises for derailing this thread...

[Benny The Noon]

Benny you are in dreamland if you think you add anything to this forum. You drag it down with your tedium. Opposing points of view are most welcome here (I feel), but you are no-where near the class of previous posters with opposing views.

The best thing you are doing is training other posters (much like Pavlov) not to engage with you, since circular arguments are your specialty.

....but sometimes, we just can't help ourselves... apologises for derailing this thread...

And what about Downing ( who the thread is about )

Or did you what to just join the lemmings in bashing me because I have an opinion they don't agree with ?

[devaney]

Benny you are in dreamland if you think you add anything to this forum. You drag it down with your tedium. Opposing points of view are most welcome here (I feel), but you are no-where near the class of previous posters with opposing views.

The best thing you are doing is training other posters (much like Pavlov) not to engage with you, since circular arguments are your specialty.

....but sometimes, we just can't help ourselves... apologises for derailing this thread...

And what about Downing ( who the thread is about )

Or did you what to just join the lemmings in bashing me because I have an opinion they don't agree with ?

Your fan base seems to be growing   Dismiss posters that regard you as a pain in the àrs.e if you wish. That is your perogatave. Unfortunately it is not your opinion that annoys me it is the way that you express it in such a patronising and negative manner.

Check out your posts after you returned from your not long enough three month ban. The style was different and forum friendly. UNFORTUNATELY IT TOOK YOU ABOUT TWO WEEKS TO REVERT TO BEING A COMPLETE JERK. You have almost single handedly fkd up this forum. Well done !!!