Reductio ad absurdum.
Don’t be so ridiculous. We finished 11 points, effectively 12, from safety.
I ignore the so-called stats because they are an irrelevant nonsense.
And what makes you think I am defending him?
No and yes.
And like you say, even the casual observer can see the difference between the good and not so good player. We don’t need any stats to know that Baz is not top drawer.
That’s exactly my point.
I have spent my professional life using technology and I have a good understanding of statistics and stochastics. These methods are the sort of stuff that gamblers use to try to justify whether to bet on red or black.
I would guess that it’s not just PNE that have to agree. There are also the police and other authorities. There was a time when there used up be endless cup replays and games could be arranged in a couple of days. Then the police, I think it was, wanted a lot more notice than that.
The best way to avoid them is to go in full heartedly to block and keep your eyes on the ball at all times. Allowing the attackers a free shot is asking for trouble. There’s always the possibility that they’ll stick one up in the corner.
But again, if you turn away and don't look at the ball deflections are likely to happen.
Besides, defenders are there to get in the face of attackers and block shots. Otherwise you might as well let them have a free run at your goalkeeper.
Ah. It all makes sense now.
Indeed it is. Whatever the school of thought, the important thing is to keep your eyes on the ball and face the attacker. Better stir, get right in his face and put him off.
It isn’t
You have no hope of blocking a shot you’re not looking at.