tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post2627731181666389633..comments2023-12-22T01:47:49.178-05:00Comments on oh you beauty: Infographic – Goals Through 15 Gamesnatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043601945557998732noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-50203686942184562452011-12-12T22:22:09.962-05:002011-12-12T22:22:09.962-05:00Albeit the lack of goals, we've been playing a...Albeit the lack of goals, we've been playing attacking football and keeping a pretty solid defence at the same time. Personally, I prefer to focus on defence when building a team. There's nothing saps everyone's confidence more than conceding an easy goal after working so hard to score one (2009/10).<br /><br />I always strongly believe in Dalglish for the long run but do question some of his decision in the few matches before Mancashter City at Anfield. Looking back at the progress, I felt like I've sinned for doubted him. The goals and result will come, what's more important is everyone's on the same page<br /><br />Based on my interpretation and your stats, Nate, I'm seeing the golden sky and hearing the sweet silver song of the lark.vinnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-59197442134794743052011-12-12T11:46:24.626-05:002011-12-12T11:46:24.626-05:00It wasn't draws against inferior opponents; wh...It wasn't draws against inferior opponents; while 0-0 Villa, 0-0 Stoke, and 0-0 Fulham happened prior to December, Liverpool were top of league after 15 games (and through the New Year) in 2008-09. It was hitting superlative form in spring (after a rough patch in January-February) which extended the goals tally, as Liverpool scored 4 against United, Blackburn, and Arsenal, 5 against Villa, and averaged more than 3 goals per game over the final 10 games. As I wrote back then, selling Keane and having Torres, Gerrard, and Agger back healthy were just as important as Rafa releasing the reins.<br /><br />Comparing totals after 15 games to final totals is something I should have thought of, though, and will try to look into later today.natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043601945557998732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-40018831658088366742011-12-12T11:34:08.416-05:002011-12-12T11:34:08.416-05:00For 2008-09, if you multiply those figures out for...For 2008-09, if you multiply those figures out for the rest of the season (by a factor of 2.5), you'd expect 53 goals for and 20 against. In fact, we finished with 77 goals for and 26 against. Perhaps after a series of draws against inferior opponents Rafa unleashed the hounds? I'd be interested to see if your analysis stands pat after comparing rankings after 15 games. Thought provoking article as always though.Vercingetorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280763571526783404noreply@blogger.com