Rag_hater wrote:bigblue wrote:Rag_hater wrote:The experts can point out all the shit things Downing does.
However the stats for the past few years tell a different story.
The fact of the matter is he has done what according to the experts he is incapable off.
AJ upto now has not.He may well have the potential but unless he betters what Downing has done over the next 3 years he has not done what Downing has already done.
Are the experts gonna deny the numbers Downing has achieved over the past years?
Are AJ's better?
I'll side with the "experts" over your clueless stats any day. Numbers out of context mean nothing, and I don't think you really understand that. A single stat proves nothing. Theres many factors that go into any stat such as the other players on the field, how the team is set up tactically, the end score of the game, all the other stats in the game, and actually seeing the game played.
It's like me saying that since agriculture only contributes 2% of England's GDP, it is practically worthless (only 2%!). When in reality England's agriculture supplies 60% of the country's food needs. Stats out of context are worthless
The argument is not about that.Why are the numbers out of context when they are used to highlight a fact.
The fact being pointed out using stats is that Downing has played better than AJ.
Downing may not play the way that people think he should.The fact of the matter is he gets the job done.
What argument is there that in every aspect that is being measured using the numbers that a player in that position is supposed to be judged on Downing has done better than AJ for some considerable time.
What Downing is worse at than AJ in the position they play is irrelevant.
I take it you read, but didn't understand my post at all. Sure you can have some stats about Downing vs AJ, but do they take into account: the other players on the field, how the team is set up tactically, the end score of the game, all the other stats in the game, and actually seeing the game played?
You question of "Why are the numbers out of context when they are used to highlight a fact" may be the dumbest thing I've heard on here and doesn't even merit a response.
I just can't see how as a City fan, you and Bridgesrightfoot would both choose fucking downing over Johnson. Boggles the mind