I never said he is average, what he is not is beyond any type of criticism or
meaningful discussion of mistakes he may make.
Nick
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 10:55:27 AM EDT, Nick
<[email protected]> wrote:
that 60 yarder for Bamford to spoon just wide on Saturday was Hoddlesque
(without the god bothering)
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Richard Naef <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [LU] Kalvin Phillips' averageness in stats.
> Date: 14 August 2019 at 15:39:30 BST
> To: Nicholas Armit <[email protected]>, Richard Walker
> <[email protected]>, "leeds list ([email protected])"
> <[email protected]>
>
> If you don't try difficult things and occasionally fail (16%) then what's the
> point. Perhaps some of the 16% did cause problems but that's what the other
> 10 players are for and Bielsa isn't going to criticise him for that.
>
> I think Dave made the point that comparing Batty to Macca was pointless as
> there attempts at passing were of completely different types. KP is a
> defensive midfielder, very little gets through BUT he also sets up counter
> attacks and plays defence splitting passes. If you think he's average your
> are entitled to your opinion, but I just think that's plain wrong and not
> born out by the facts of last season or the beginning of this, maybe you need
> to amend your expectations of a top championship DM? Who are you comparing
> him with?
>
> Sent from my Mobile.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Nicholas Armit <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 3:07:22 PM
> To: Richard Walker <[email protected]>; leeds list
> ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Richard Naef
> <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [LU] Kalvin Phillips' averageness in stats.
>
> I recommend you watch again Richard and actually look for the passes he gave
> away. They were problematic.
>
> Phillips has come on leaps and bounds but he does have issues.
>
> Nick
>
> On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 09:56:57 AM EDT, Richard Naef
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> LOL. 15 long passes, 84 Medium and Short.
>
> Sent from my Mobile.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Nicholas Armit <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 2:47:35 PM
> To: Richard Walker <[email protected]>; leeds list
> ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Richard Naef
> <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [LU] Kalvin Phillips' averageness in stats.
>
> Most of the game Phillips sat in midfield with noone anywhere near him.
> During the game I told the boy I could sit there and do that too and give the
> ball away less (some hyperbole there of course). With Rich a bit here, stats
> do not tell everything. 100 short passes looks great and is not necessarily a
> bad thing but when 4/5 through balls go straight to the other side and sets
> up their attack there is nothing wrong with pointing that out.
>
> Nick
>
> On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 05:48:08 AM EDT, Richard Naef
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> I’m definitely a snowflake and I hug trees and don’t wash regularly, but when
> deciding on things I prefer facts to opinions, which of course you are
> entitled to have and express on an open forum. Of course you don’t like
> facts and stats that contradict your opinions, who does, but just ignoring
> them and accusing others of getting upset is a bit rich (pun intended). If
> you think 16% is “frequent” in the context of a fast flowing match against
> committed (albeit limited) opponents, can you give us an example of the stats
> you would expect from an ABOVE average player, one that would reduce the pain
> you say you feel from watching one of our most improved and committed
> players? C’mon Rich, we all know your schtick on here & Twitter is to be
> angry and contrarian to wind people up, but you’re amongst friends here, just
> once, just for us, crack and smile and gives us a WHOOP – promise we won’t
> tell anyone.
>
> From: Richard Walker <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
> Sent: 14 August 2019 10:37
> To: leeds list ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>)
> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Richard Naef
> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
> Subject: Re: [LU] Kalvin Phillips' averageness in stats.
>
> stats are stats and looking at those they mean nothing. For instance they
> don't include his shot that went over the stand in the first half.
>
> I'd prefer to go with what I saw and overall I thought Philips did ok with a
> definite improvement in the second half with one or two really good passes.
>
> First half though, he was dreadful. His passing was all over the place,
> frequently giving the ball away (that must have been the 16% inaccurate
> passes). The most worrying thing is when he got done for pace by Towell and
> you could see he just didn't have the acceleration to recover.
>
> I like Philips, he's a local lad and he's doing ok at this moment in time but
> let's have a reality check. Some fans are saying he could be England captain
> whereas I think he's a good championship player and would struggle in the PL.
>
> It makes me laugh when fans get all upset when you point out a player's
> faults in a match and get all abusive and start crying particular on Twitter
> however there are 1 or 2 snowflakes on here. Come on, grow up FFS.
>
> On Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 09:01:10 BST, Richard Naef
> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>>
> wrote:
>
>
> Kalvin Phillips vs. Salford City:
>
> 128 touches (most) 🌟
> 99 successful passes (most) 🌟
> 84% pass accuracy
> 15 successful long passes
> 5 ball recoveries
> 2 chances created
> 2 accurate crosses
> 2 shots on-target
>
> Defensive midfielder.
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