Baldock and Stephens - Argus stats.

[Scunner]

Apologies if fixtures, but while the Stephens stats appear to be much discussed, the Baldock ones are eye opening.

I shall enjoy showing these to his doubters around me in WSU as I seem to be in the minority as a supporter of his - along with [MENTION=457]sheebo[/MENTION] - when it comes to the inevitable debates about his influence.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15075477.article/?ref=fbpg

 

[wehatepalace]

Just a shame both are injured !

 

[Bakero]

Don't most people acknowledge that Baldock is a key player? There can't be many doubters left.

 

[We're the Stripes]

The thing to bear in mind with Stephens at least, and the thing that makes it more annoying, is that the games he's missed have almost all been the top teams on their own patch - so the games we'd be most likely to drop points in anyway. Can only hope Brentford's the last of those he's absent for.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

The problem is most football fans look at flicks and tricks and goals.
This happens at all levels, the steady hard worker glues the team together imo, this is even evident in my son's team, but the manager/assistant see the favourite as the first on the team sheet, most of these are greedy non team players and too many ruin a good team.

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[Stat Brother]

Don't most people acknowledge that Baldock is a key player? There can't be many doubters left.

Baldock is a key player mainly because there isn't another one, he's not necessarily a key player because of what he personally brings to the team.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Agree with #5. Both the eye and the stats put Stockers, Stepho and Baldrick right at the top of the 'must play' list.

 

[Bakero]

Don't most people acknowledge that Baldock is a key player?

Baldock is a key player mainly because there isn't another one, he's not necessarily a key player because of what he personally brings to the team.

I'll take that as a no.

 

[Me and my Monkey]

Apologies if fixtures, but while the Stephens stats appear to be much discussed, the Baldock ones are eye opening.

I shall enjoy showing these to his doubters around me in WSU as I seem to be in the minority as a supporter of his - along with [MENTION=457]sheebo[/MENTION] - when it comes to the inevitable debates about his influence.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15075477.article/?ref=fbpg

I'm a big fan. I think us Baldock supporters are the silent majority.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Baldock is a key player mainly because there isn't another one, he's not necessarily a key player because of what he personally brings to the team.

Sounds spooky. Are we talking some kind of augmented reality? Is Baldock an earthly manifestation of a superior being that is not known elsewhere?

 

[Stat Brother]

I'll take that as a no.

Chances are I'm going to need a few runs at this before I finally make sense.

SB's role in the team is critical to how they all play, so to that end he is very much a key player.
No matter how willing he is, Hemed quite clearly isn't a suitable replacement.

I'll happily mock all the nimrods who think 'chucking one of the wingers in there instead' and it'll be ok.
Although in fairness that's a claim that doesn't seem to be trotted out as much, not now all the available wingers have shown what a bad idea it is.

But it's clear, and I'm sure he'd be the first to admit it, himself, Baldock should be weighing in with considerably more goals.
Hence questioning whether he's the key, or is it 'just' the position.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Chances are I'm going to need a few runs at this before I finally make sense.

SB's role in the team is critical to how they all play, so to that end he is very much a key player.
No matter how willing he is, Hemed quite clearly isn't a suitable replacement.

I'll happily mock all the nimrods who think 'chucking one of the wingers in there instead' and it'll be ok.
Although in fairness that's a claim that doesn't seem to be trotted out as much, not now all the available wingers have shown what a bad idea it is.

But it's clear, and I'm sure he'd be the first to admit it, himself, Baldock should be weighing in with considerably more goals.
Hence questioning whether he's the key, or is it 'just' the position.

I didn't think I agreed with you on your first post but now you have explained, I completely agree.

I rate Baldock highly but he definitely needs to weigh in with far more goals.

 

[WATFORD zero]

But it's clear, and I'm sure he'd be the first to admit it, himself, Baldock should be weighing in with considerably more goals.
Hence questioning whether he's the key, or is it 'just' the position.

And Stockers should come for more crosses, but like Baldock, the things he does do in that key position, he does ****ing well

 

[saafend_seagull]

First three names I'd have down would be dunk, Stephens, baldock.

 

[LlcoolJ]

The problem is most football fans look at flicks and tricks and goals.
This happens at all levels, the steady hard worker glues the team together imo, this is even evident in my son's team, but the manager/assistant see the favourite as the first on the team sheet, most of these are greedy non team players and too many ruin a good team.

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N'golo Kante.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

N'golo Kante.

Who does he play for?

 

[Wardy's twin]

Interesting article and figures. When I watch SB play I don't feel impressed because I think he struggles to control the ball and often seems to be going away from the goal rather than towards it. I personally prefer watching Hemed play more of a true forward

 

[brightn'ove]

People that don't understand what Sam brings to the team simply don't understand football.

 

[golddene]

Who does he play for?

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Isn't he the fella who kept the Leicester challenge together last season who is now doing the same job for Chelsea this season?

 

[clippedgull]

I will admit I blow hot and cold on Baldock.

I think he would benefit greatly from some serious squad competition which hopefully for the run in we now have in Akpom.