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"What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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Top Scorers 2018/2019
Nakhi Wells - 8
Pawel Wszolek - 6
Luke Freeman - 6
Matt Smith - 6
Ebere Eze - 4
Joel Lynch - 3
Tomer Hemed - 3
Toni Leistner - 2
Massimo Luongo- 2
Angel Rangel - 2
Bright Osayi-Samuel - 2
Geoff Cameron - 1
Aramide Oteh - 1
Jake Bidwell - 1
Jordan Cousins - 1
Summer Transfers 2019
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Stats are useful but are one of many factors. Decent set of scouts is more important unless you're buying obvious choices.At the same time, Moyes used stats so prominently at Everton to bring them success. They did everything right with regards to stats. Ultimately, if the manager doesn't have faith in a system it won't work. Moyes did, Ferguson did, Wenger does, that's why stats work for them. Man City have one of the biggest analyst sectors in the UK. Look at the quality of their players and youth academy.
For the level they're aiming for and the money they spend Man City's recruitment has been poor imo. Aside from players who are clearly A1 (Toure, Silva, De Bruyne, Otamendi, Aguero) they've signed a lot of fraff... Fernando, Mangala, Milner, Navas, Bony, Clichy, Nasri were all overpriced and/or failed to deliver... Same for Wenger & Ferguson, they're very hit and miss...Comment
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Surely you can't call Milner or Clichy failures when they're loved by fans there and are very much considered successes. Look even at Zabaleta, Kompany, Hart, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Roberts (fulham youngster) and so many of the players in their youth setup. Most of it is instigated by analysts.Stats are useful but are one of many factors. Decent set of scouts is more important unless you're buying obvious choices.
For the level they're aiming for and the money they spend Man City's recruitment has been poor imo. Aside from players who are clearly A1 (Toure, Silva, De Bruyne, Otamendi, Aguero) they've signed a lot of fraff... Fernando, Mangala, Milner, Navas, Bony, Clichy, Nasri were all overpriced and/or failed to deliver... Same for Wenger & Ferguson, they're very hit and miss..."What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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I dunno, Milner cost 26M over 5 years ago, that's a lot of money considering he's essentially a workhorse.. Fernandinho was very expensive. Roberts hasn't done anything he was/is just a good prospect..Surely you can't call Milner or Clichy failures when they're loved by fans there and are very much considered successes. Look even at Zabaleta, Kompany, Hart, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Roberts (fulham youngster) and so many of the players in their youth setup. Most of it is instigated by analysts.
Donuts get me wrong City made some good signings but considering the money they've spent the squad is poor.. Bought a lot of fraff since the takeover.Comment
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Ultimately, I'd say 26 mil is good for 4 or 5 years of football from Milner. Huge asset to any club when he plays. Fernandinho helped them to a premier league title as well so I'd call him a good value player who not many knew. There is plenty of good signings made I'd say there. Alongside that, consider that obviously stats aren't used alone, its down to scouts to then go and confirm that the player is good, etc. So ultimately, there is no reason not to have a big collection of analysts to pull data.I dunno, Milner cost 26M over 5 years ago, that's a lot of money considering he's essentially a workhorse.. Fernandinho was very expensive. Roberts hasn't done anything he was/is just a good prospect..
Donuts get me wrong City made some good signings but considering the money they've spent the squad is poor.. Bought a lot of fraff since the takeover."What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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I'll try and see what I can get on dack based on Peterborough forums as well
Difficult as most of my sources don't have detailed info on anything below championship quality.
As I said before though, don't hesitate to ask if you have any player you think the club would be interested in and assuming they are available (Prem, Champ, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A, TurkLig, MLS, Eredivisie, Russian PL, Brazilerao) I'll try and get a profile done on them."What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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