pillred Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Just found out he has not scored one single goal for us from outside the box, all of his league goals all 24 have been from inside, I find that amazing. I know Gary Lineker was famous for his tap ins but I bet even he scored a few from outside the box, not sure if he has ever scored in any cup comps from outside, but that is still an amazing stat. Oh and he has had 40 attempts from outside the box without scoring in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hasn’t Tammy scored like 70 from inside the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 I thought the Barnsley and WBA away goals were outside the box? Maybe not then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, Negan said: I thought the Barnsley and WBA away goals were outside the box? Maybe not then. Both just inside if I remember correctly. I remember him hitting the crossbar with a wolrdie from outside the box away at brum at the start of last season but not too many other close efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Jimmy Greaves (44 goals in 57 England matches) scored most of his goals from inside the box, but he that doesn’t mean Fammy’s record is acceptable. With good players such as Greaves, Lineker, or present day goal poachers they all had / have good control and can create their own chances. Fammy occasionally scores a great goal from nowhere, but most of them depend others. It’s interesting that in the video below, Greaves, who was small, could hold off bigger players. If only Fammy could do the same and control the ball he would be a far better player. Not a Premier League player, as we can’t afford them, but a good Championship player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Cue him scoring a screamer tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 I wonder who our most perfect, most faultless, most uncriticisable player was, in our history? Wedlock was a bit short of arse, probably got done at the back stick occasionally (probably at places like Brammall Lane). Atyeo had his critics (when he played for England, her Majesty's gutter hacks up London), I believe his game lacked the sophisticated understanding (of those gubbed by the Magyars) Gerry Gow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 I remember Javier Hernandez scoring for fun for man u from inside the box, I'd be surprised if he's ever scored from outside it actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, pillred said: Just found out he has not scored one single goal for us from outside the box, all of his league goals all 24 have been from inside, I find that amazing. I know Gary Lineker was famous for his tap ins but I bet even he scored a few from outside the box, not sure if he has ever scored in any cup comps from outside, but that is still an amazing stat. Oh and he has had 40 attempts from outside the box without scoring in the league. Bloke still has a very decent shot in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, Moments of Pleasure said: I wonder who our most perfect, most faultless, most uncriticisable player was, in our history? Wedlock was a bit short of arse, probably got done at the back stick occasionally (probably at places like Brammall Lane). Atyeo had his critics (when he played for England, her Majesty's gutter hacks up London), I believe his game lacked the sophisticated understanding (of those gubbed by the Magyars) Gerry Gow? I won’t hear a word against Sir Gerald ...... my fave ever City player so I’m terribly biased and view his memories through spectacles that are more rose-tinted than something that’s heavily tinted with roses..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Don’t think Ruud Van Nistelrooy scored outside the box for Man U and I think he had something like a 70% goal to game percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Badger Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 The Goat was a god in the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Moments of Pleasure said: Gerry Gow? The best midfielder I’ve ever seen in a City shirt but I often wonder just how much better he’d have been had he not been a serious piss artist........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 3 hours ago, pillred said: Just found out he has not scored one single goal for us from outside the box, all of his league goals all 24 have been from inside, I find that amazing. I know Gary Lineker was famous for his tap ins but I bet even he scored a few from outside the box, not sure if he has ever scored in any cup comps from outside, but that is still an amazing stat. Oh and he has had 40 attempts from outside the box without scoring in the league. Should a striker score outside the box in any case? Don’t get me wrong you never turn down a goal, but if they are adept at long shots isn’t that a trait for a number 10, and if they are outside the box - playing our system - why are you not in it? What that stat probably misses is I’m sure there are a few goals where he has taken the ball outside, run it in and scored. No accusation towards you, but FD gets such a rough time here. He is a consistent goalscorer. It matters not one jot if from his rump or a clarkson v Leicester header. I would hate to see him line up against us. Whilst he isn’t technically gifted, he will get in positions - how many times does he miss sitters; lots - but he gets in so many positions he is rather prolific goals per game Given transfer fees being what they are, I wouldn’t take much less than 8 figures for him, and I’d hold out for that first and foremost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, 29AR said: Should a striker score outside the box in any case? Don’t get me wrong you never turn down a goal, but if they are adept at long shots isn’t that a trait for a number 10, and if they are outside the box - playing our system - why are you not in it? What that stat probably misses is I’m sure there are a few goals where he has taken the ball outside, run it in and scored. No accusation towards you, but FD gets such a rough time here. He is a consistent goalscorer. It matters not one jot if from his rump or a clarkson v Leicester header. I would hate to see him line up against us. Whilst he isn’t technically gifted, he will get in positions - how many times does he miss sitters; lots - but he gets in so many positions he is rather prolific goals per game Given transfer fees being what they are, I wouldn’t take much less than 8 figures for him, and I’d hold out for that first and foremost. not knocking him was just surprised he had never scored a goal from any distance, doubt any striker ever has not scored a goal from outside the box, he certainly knows where the back of the net is but you have to admit it is a surprising stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 I'm happy that Fam scores from wherever on the pitch, if that's always inside 18yds then so be it. Just need a few more of the team to chip in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 40 minutes ago, pillred said: not knocking him was just surprised he had never scored a goal from any distance, doubt any striker ever has not scored a goal from outside the box, he certainly knows where the back of the net is but you have to admit it is a surprising stat. Don’t worry pal, never once thought you were calling him out so sorry that wasn’t clear. Given how we play, with so few shots and shot on target, I don’t think that it is so surprising. We either cross or try to (over - sometimes) engineer a move. If he’s running through he tends to commit to a face down. The midfield do every now and then try a sighter but even that is rare. Because of the styles I can’t say I’m shocked at Nil, I think I would have guesstimated 1-5 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 The best 'fox in the box' I've seen at City is either the young Andy Cole or Tony Thorpe TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 It amazes me that some people dont think he is a good Championship striker. Thats exactly what he is. We've been spoilt with some great Championship strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Not that surprising, he is predominantly a target man type anyway. The biggest takeaway is 24 league goals in 2 seasons isn't a bad return from someone who's apparently terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 10 hours ago, 29AR said: Should a striker score outside the box in any case? Don’t get me wrong you never turn down a goal, but if they are adept at long shots isn’t that a trait for a number 10, and if they are outside the box - playing our system - why are you not in it? What that stat probably misses is I’m sure there are a few goals where he has taken the ball outside, run it in and scored. No accusation towards you, but FD gets such a rough time here. He is a consistent goalscorer. It matters not one jot if from his rump or a clarkson v Leicester header. I would hate to see him line up against us. Whilst he isn’t technically gifted, he will get in positions - how many times does he miss sitters; lots - but he gets in so many positions he is rather prolific goals per game Given transfer fees being what they are, I wouldn’t take much less than 8 figures for him, and I’d hold out for that first and foremost. 8 figures? I’m a fan of his but that’s insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 13 hours ago, Unan said: Hasn’t Tammy scored like 70 from inside the box? Neither Tammy nor Fammy seem to strike the ball cleanly. Odd that they don't when scoring us their primary purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 13 hours ago, JBFC II said: I remember Javier Hernandez scoring for fun for man u from inside the box, I'd be surprised if he's ever scored from outside it actually Correct. Every single premier league goal he has scored has been inside the box (from 2018 so may have changed). https://www.90min.com/posts/6238466-the-crazy-stat-that-shows-javier-hernandez-is-a-true-premier-league-poacher Tim Cahill also scored all of his 56 PL goals in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 8 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: It amazes me that some people dont think he is a good Championship striker. Thats exactly what he is. We've been spoilt with some great Championship strikers. I don't think he's not a good striker, I think he's just not the striker we need if we're only playing one up top. Fammy is 100% a "one of two" kind of striker but we've found our best tactics is one up top. It's also not a big criticism to be a one of two striker because there are very few strikers capable of playing the big goalscoring solo striker. I think next season we need to get a quality second striker to either play alongside Fammy with two up top or at least keep the quality on the pitch when one isn't scoring. I did the stats for the top goalscorers of this league not so long ago and Fammy scoring ratio is actually very low compared to the others if you go by goals per 90 minutes which is the best statistic for seeing how prolific a striker actually is. This doesn't mean he's not prolific, just that compared to the rest of the top goalscorers he's one of the worst of a fantastic bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 15 hours ago, Bristol_Badger said: The Goat was a god in the box The Goat scored a 20 yarder away at Watford in 97......(not a conventional 20 yarder though, admittedly!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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