The Soccer Thread

[f16harm]

I think he's been one of the more consistently solid goalies in the Premiership for a good 5+ years

I heard another Arsenal fan say this too, can't understand it. Almunia is a decent shop stopper, but can't judge a cross to save his life. Schwarzer is by no means a legend, but he's as solid as they come. Doesn't make too many mistakes and generally makes the saves not expected to be made. Still would rather have Given if I were you though.

The only thing Schwarzer has better, is a media reputation.

Statistically speaking, Schwarzer's stats are no better than Almunia or Fabiański

Manuel Almunia
Goals Conceded/Game 0.98
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 4.36
Clean Sheets/Game 0.16

Mark Schwarzer
Goals Conceded/Game 1.33
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 3.8
Clean Sheets/Game 0.33
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Lukasz Fabianski
Goals Conceded/Game 1
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 4.71
Clean Sheets/Game 0.16

Mark Schwarzer
Goals Conceded/Game 1.33
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 3.8
Clean Sheets/Game 0.33

 

[Rudi]

Gotta love Saturday Morning EPL action

 

[f16harm]

Arsenal owning Blackpool.


But sorry, second week in a row in action, and I gotta say, Jack Wilshere, is not ready. His first touch is atrocious and he looks lost much of the time as to where to distribute. Too much running of play into the defense and then trying to find a pass off. Not to mention his error last week that gave the ball away to Ngog for the goal.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Every time I look up from my computer screen Arsenal have scored another.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Another disappointing performance from Everton.

 

[f16harm]

Garreth Bale's second goal for Spurs, candidate for goal of the year already.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Garreth Bale's second goal for Spurs, candidate for goal of the year already.

I second that. That was an amazing goal.

 

[1ke]

Not much o worry about Wilshire...he wont be playing much when the season gets rolling.

:smh: at Everton...Must do much much better

Bale's shot was dumb stupid amazing, hell look good replacing Giggs in red in the next 2 years or so....

 

[BigHouseUSA]

The only thing Schwarzer has better, is a media reputation.

Statistically speaking, Schwarzer's stats are no better than Almunia or Fabiański

Manuel Almunia
Goals Conceded/Game 0.98
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 4.36
Clean Sheets/Game 0.16

Mark Schwarzer
Goals Conceded/Game 1.33
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 3.8
Clean Sheets/Game 0.33
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Lukasz Fabianski
Goals Conceded/Game 1
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 4.71
Clean Sheets/Game 0.16

Mark Schwarzer
Goals Conceded/Game 1.33
Shots on Target/Goals Conceded 3.8
Clean Sheets/Game 0.33

I don't know what period of time these stats are over, but I don't think you can judge a goalie solely on goals conceded. Just look at what's in front of them, Schwarzer has been on two mid-table to relegation teams, his best defender being Hangeland and always injured Jonathan Woodgate. Beisdes that, Stephen Kelly, Konchesky, and the great John Paintsil. Whereas Almunia has had Gallas, Vermaelen, Toure, Sagna, etc. And the style of play matters, Almunia has a team in front of him who keeps possession of the ball, limiting the chances of their opponents, Boro/Fulham don't. Put Schwarzer on a good team and his stats will certainly improve, just as any goalies would. I'm basing my judgment on what I've seen of both of them, Almunia is mistake ridden and undersized, Schwarzer commands his line, and makes very few mistakes.

Also, great goal by Bale.

 

[wingsfan77]

frustrating not being able to watch Everton these first two weeks, can't find a good stream anywhere, both weeks it's froze before halftime.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

frustrating not being able to watch Everton these first two weeks, can't find a good stream anywhere, both weeks it's froze before halftime.

Really? I was watching one today that didn't have to many problems.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Well, I had a stream of the Chelsea game and it just stopped and now I can't find another one. I've been through about 50+ links and they take me to the same website that wants me to sign up for something.

 

[Rudi]

Absolutely disgusting goal by Bale.

 

[wingsfan77]

Really? I was watching one today that didn't have to many problems.

yeah, I have two sites I use for streams and neither has had a good one so far...oh well I don't think I've missed too much as of yet haha

 

[1ke]

Which sites?

 

[Archer]

Chelsea with back to back 6-0 wins to start the season lol

RUUUUUUD single handedly winning Hamburg a game today also

 

[Rudi]

Wigan headed back to Championship. lol

 

[wingsfan77]

channelsurfing.net or justin.tv

 

[citizenerased]

Dear Aston Villa,

Suck my fucking dick. 3-0 and it isn't even half time. Where's your fucking banners now you cunts?

Signed,
Me.

 

[BigHouseUSA]

What the fuck