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06 Nov 2013 13:23:37
Hi Ed002, going by your summary, it would appear we are most interested in Hughes and possibly Salah. This seems to follow a trend with regards to the type of player we are after. I highly doubt Liverpool will have any interest as our attacking midfield options are getting a bit out of hand if you include the loanees, but has any club in England shown any interest in Maximilian Arnold of Vfl Wolfsburg? I don't normally watch a lot of the Bundesliga, but after recommendations from a few of my mates, I have watched a fair few matches this season, and this kid immediately stood out. I didn't even realise he was only 19 to begin with.

YNWAdam {Ed002's Note - Certainly you are correct that Liverpool do indeed have an interest in Hughes and Salah - and I have explained issues over cost and interest from elsewhere. Cottbus enquired after Maximilian Arnold in the summer - I am not aware of any other interest.}

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07 Mar 2014 07:18:13
Thank god that's over! So what's everyone got for breakfast this morning? I think I'm just going to whack my scrambled Brain on toast.

YNWAdam

06 Mar 2014 09:07:43
Firstly, thank you bobatron for the patronising childish remark. Secondly, congratulations on just bleating out the easiest stat to quote (goals scored) and not elaborating on it.

I'll start by saying that Borini, Assaidi and Lukaku all came to the Prem as different players. Lukaku was built for the rough and tumble. However he has not added anything to his game since he arrived. i'm fact he has regressed this season when comparing to his last here. He plays every single game he is fit up front, with 3 supporting attackers trying to run beyond him and create chances for him. This system is built around the main striker. Its the One Rafa used for years and that's what made Torres look amazing with goals and assists left right and centre. Lukaku is playing in arguably the 5th best team in the league, as a settled regular.

In contrast, Borini and Assaidi have been in and out of the team for very low teams, no matter how well they play (which I personally find ridiculous). They have also both been used as left and right midfielders respectively. Despite this they have still both scored and set up goals. Neither player was ready for the Prem when they came. They came from less Physical more technically reliant leagues. Therefore they need time to adapt unlike Lukaku who was a beast anyway. Lukaku played in a strong West Brom team (Steve Clarke had them in the top half if you don't remember) and now he's in an even stronger Everton side. Therefore, purely looking at goals an assists is just ignorant. You can only do that without elaborating if the players being compared receive similar gametime in the same positions at relatively evenly matched clubs.

Lukaku this season has 10 goals and 6 assists in major competitions. that's in approximately 1720 minutes as the main striker. He therefore averages a goal every 172 minutes and an assist every 287 minutes. let's compare that to a player who is getting similar gametime at a club at the same level. In fact, let's compare that to a similar player all together, Adebayor. Since Tim Sherwood arrived he has 11 goals and 4 assists in approximately 1340 minutes. that's a goal every 122 minutes and an assist every 335 minutes. So whilst Lukaku is assisting slightly more often (which is to be expected with Evertons style) he is far less clinical than a striker playing a similar role at a club of similar capabilities.

Borini has 6 goals and 3 assists in 1610 minutes playing as a winger. that's a goal every 270 minutes and an assist every 540 minutes. So let's compare him to a player of similar squad involvement at a similar level team. In fact there is a perfect comparison in Sunderlands squad. Giaccherini. He has been in and out of the side and played in a very similar array of positions. He has 4 goals and 1 assist in 1700 minutes. that's a goal every 425 minutes and an assist every 1700 minutes. Therefore Borini is a class above the average wide squad player at Relegation fodder.

Then you have Assaidi. He has 4 goals and 2 assists in 1350 minutes. that's a goal every 338 minutes and an assist every 675 minutes. Once again, a cut above Giaccherini's stats. My point is, for where they are and where they are playing, they are performing just as well as Lukaku, and they are both far more suited to our styles than tge stylea of their loan clubs. Whereas Everton have built around Lukaku.

So yes, I can count to 10, but I'm not sure that is even relevant.

YNWAdam

02 Mar 2014 13:09:53
I'd like to personally apologise to Sturridge for yesterday. Some of you may have seen that I dropped Suarez as my fantasy football captain (knowing full well it was the only way he'd end his drought) however I made the grave error of making Sturridge my captain for the first time since Suarez returned from his ban. What happened? Danny had his least prolific game of the season and lost his 8 game scoring streak! Like I said, I am deeply sorry Sturridge and Van Persie has been made my captain for the upcoming game week. Hopefully he blanks (as is my captains tradition) and West Brom do them by a couple of goals!

YNWAdam

01 Mar 2014 17:50:50
I took one for the team today lads. I've had Luis as my fantasy Captain for the last 5 weeks running and knew the only way he'd break his drought was if I made someone else captain. Seems to have worked! Come on reds!

YNWAdam

25 Feb 2014 13:17:29
I'm really not sure if I want Valdes (although I wouldn't be dissapointed). He is an experienced keeper who knows all about playing with the ball on the deck. He's also very agile for a keeper and quick off his line. He would be a good option to have as well as Mingolet. That would make Valdes first choice and Migs as the younger understudy (don't forget he's mid 20's which is very young for a keeper). My only problem with Valdes is he is only 6 feet tall. We are crying out for a keeper who can dominate his box. Someone who will come and claim the ball and bark at his defenders. He is an okay shot stopper and good in one on one situations but so is Mingolet. Is he better than Migs? Yes, because he has better distribution and is a better decision maker, despite being a slightly wore shot stopper. Valdes is also better at utilising his whole body to stop shots (feet etc). But neither are commanding 'Oliver Kahn' types.

If he came in on a free transfer for a minimal signing on fee and accepted a performance based contract, I'd take him. I like Mingolet, but I think he's in the same position as De Gea and Joe Hart. A great keeper with holes in his game that could yet be plugged, yet to reach his peak. Valdes is in his peak years though and if we want to challenge at the top level, we need that. I'd love Reina back if he would give 100% but let's face it, he doesn't want to be here anymore.

Anyway, odds are we won't even sign Valdes, but I do hope we bring in an experienced keeper to be first choice and maybe set an example to Migs as well as force him to up his game.

YNWAdam

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