07-02-2020, 09:17 AM
(07-02-2020, 09:09 AM)Ted Maul Wrote: Not often considered but we're currently on course to concede 15-20 goals less than last season. That accounts for one of Rodriguez or Gayle.
The defence has been a major factor in us being much better this season. It's nice to approach games at the moment feeling we only need one goal, rather than hoping for 2-3 just to make sure.
You say much better, but we’re only 4 points better off than this time last season, and our current PPG wouldn’t have been enough for a top 2 finish last year either. Had we kept Barnes for the full season, I imagine we’d have been ahead of where we’re currently at.
I know it’s comparing apples with oranges, but for all our better balance and better all round play, we’re not exactly picking up loads more points.
Goes to show how just how deep a crack can be covered by 2x20 goal a season strikers in a team.