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Lord Stiffupperlip · 14-09-2022, 20:25

Our stats from last night would have flattered Man City.
An incredible 62% possession, 17 shots & no fewer than 11 corners!
Never has so much domination & set-piece opportunities proved so ineffective.
We know what we need - someone who can convert possession into goals.
Erling Haaland at Man City is a prime example of the ultimate striker.
He doesn't go on mazy runs or dribble the ball past 5 defenders, he just appears in the right place at the right time to tap the ball in, usually after his team mates have done all the work. Result - 10 goals in 6 games.
I know what you're thinking - Haaland cost 60 million euros! Beyond the realms of fantasy - quite true.
But forget the money, the principle is still the same - we must put men (plural) in the right place at the right time.
After 62% possession & 11 corners, it's obvious we're failing to do this.

14-09-2022, 20:25	#13
Lord Stiffupperlip Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Rusting Manor Posts: 1,342 Liked: 1598 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Wot..... no strikers?? Our stats from last night would have flattered Man City. An incredible 62% possession, 17 shots & no fewer than 11 corners! Never has so much domination & set-piece opportunities proved so ineffective. We know what we need - someone who can convert possession into goals. Erling Haaland at Man City is a prime example of the ultimate striker. He doesn't go on mazy runs or dribble the ball past 5 defenders, he just appears in the right place at the right time to tap the ball in, usually after his team mates have done all the work. Result - 10 goals in 6 games. I know what you're thinking - Haaland cost 60 million euros! Beyond the realms of fantasy - quite true. But forget the money, the principle is still the same - we must put men (plural) in the right place at the right time. After 62% possession & 11 corners, it's obvious we're failing to do this.