I thought it would be refreshing to put some facts on the table. you do know what they say about opinions and arses etc etc.
cheers, Eric On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Richard Walker <[email protected]>wrote: > I just think it is embarrassing to be mentioning Becchio in the same > breath as those players no matter how shit they're doing in the PL at the > mo. They're playing a different game to the one Becchio attempts. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 25 Nov 2012, at 09:23, Robert Heath <[email protected]> wrote: > > Whoever it was who compared Becchio's record to those of Torres & Rooney > just massively undermined your argument! > > Both of them were once good but are now crap. In fact, I call Rooney "the > Becchio of the Premier League" so awful is his ability to hold onto the > ball when it's played to him these days. > > > On 25 November 2012 12:01, Richard Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Yes I was positive and that was because there was so much positive play >> from our team, but that doesn't change the fact that Becchio is massively >> holding the team back. The frustration was there to see through Diouf's >> body language as Becchio failed to keep possession or flick it on to a >> white shirt rather than open space. Then we had the stray pass to a Palace >> player when there's white shirts all around him, and the groan and anger in >> the stands. >> >> At this level I do think there is room for a limited centre forward , >> with limited ability who gets in where it hurts and scores a shed load of >> goals. Unfortunately, the limitation can't drop to Becchio's level who I >> maintain is the most limited football I have had the misfortune to watch. >> >> A true striker in that role would have got a hat-full yesterday, crosses >> were flying in left, right and centre. Lee Chapman would have had a ball, >> however Becchio was missing on most occasions and only got his goal by >> being presented on a plate with a goal from 2 yards. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 25 Nov 2012, at 01:16, Eric B <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > I am not saying he is ace. hes been with us 4 years now, his goal >> average per game in league games is 0.38, Torres is 0.42 and Rooney is >> 0.44. i know stats can be misleading: hes playing at an inferior level than >> Torres and Rooney, got less games etc. however 0.38 is decent over 4 years, >> all in all. for what level hes at and probably for what hes being paid hes >> doing a good job for job. it might not be nice to watch but hey.. I take >> that over a skillfull player doing nice things but not scoring. >> > the day we get promotion hes likely to not be good enough. For now he >> brings something to the table, 0.38. >> > >> > Ross Mc. has got an overall stat of 0.28 per league game accumulated >> for all the teams hes played for. However for LUFC games only I reckon hes >> ahead of 0.38. 21 goals in 53. just, 0.396. So if we agree Ross Mc. is a >> better player than luciano >> > can we agree Luc. is a more efficient goal scorer given that hes less >> skilled? >> > >> > As you can see from the stats every goal counts, hes not a ballerina so >> he wont get points for style, hair, distance etc. >> > >> > This time your match report was pleasing to read as you managed to >> distance yourself from being too negative to that one player. keep it up >> rich! >> > >> > Cheers, >> > Eric >> > >> > >> > On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Richard Walker < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> He was brilliant Eric - I could lie, he scored, I gave him credit, but >> truth is the bloke ain't nearly good enough and everyone knows it. >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> >> On 24 Nov 2012, at 22:08, Eric B <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> so becchio scored. but it was just a tap in. oh well.... >> >>> >> >>> On 24/11/2012 11:04 PM, "Richard Walker" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>>> Just about to set off. Feeling strangely optimistic, not sure why? >> Becchio up front and President Ken in the stands. Hmmmm. >> >>>> >> >>>> Still, 2 new signings , the chance of a bit of pace up front if he >> plays Hall and Thomas. >> >>>> >> >>>> Becchio looking for 1st goal in open play since Forest on Sep 22nd, >> and people still think he's vital to our team. Not heard the Berbetov chant >> for a while though. Hopefully we'll get a pen today . >> >>>> >> >>>> Sent from my iPad >> >>>> >> >>>> On 24 Nov 2012, at 10:20, "[email protected]" < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> > >> >>>> > that'a the plan, John...from 1.30-ish >> >>>> > >> >>>> > (sorry if this is the second send...the pC was buggering about) >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > On 23 November 2012 at 23:28 "[email protected]" < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> > >> >>>> >> You in Cross Keys pre match Nick? >> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> Sent from my HTC >> >>>> > _______________________________________________ >> >>>> > Leedslist mailing list >> >>>> > Info and options: >> http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> >>>> > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >> >>>> > >> >>>> > PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate >> >>>> _______________________________________________ >> >>>> Leedslist mailing list >> >>>> Info and options: >> http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> >>>> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >> >>>> >> >>>> PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> Leedslist mailing list >> Info and options: >> http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >> >> PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate >> > > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate
