VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
Even on an off day he improves Liverpool significantly.
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 2 minutes ago
VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
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He must have very high standards for some people, perhaps unrealistic ones as from what I saw he won absolutely everything. Once he dived in, which can be classed as an error but overall he did well.
but has he improved liverpool significant?
Really, it's all a matter of consistency as far as the defence is concerned. Errors, lapses in concentration and complacency can all undermine confidence but our back line looks far more resilient this season as borne out in the stats. Big test up next though, for sure.
We're going down there as league leaders & they will look to turn us over. VVD to really earn his corn.
I'd like to point at Troy Deeney who was my man of the match against Spurs, scoring one of two headers and being a plague for their 5-man defense. vvd was bought to handle 1. strong players like Deeney 2. cope with crosses, corners, etc. It's amusing to see both vertonghen and alderweireld make errors against this 'lowly' man who also threw Sanchez away in a physical battle. There was also no leadership present during the game.
And this is why i rate vvd higher than both Belgians.
comment by Marksmanship (U21765)
posted 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
I'd like to point at Troy Deeney who was my man of the match against Spurs, scoring one of two headers and being a plague for their 5-man defense. vvd was bought to handle 1. strong players like Deeney 2. cope with crosses, corners, etc. It's amusing to see both vertonghen and alderweireld make errors against this 'lowly' man who also threw Sanchez away in a physical battle. There was also no leadership present during the game.
And this is why i rate vvd higher than both Belgians.
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comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
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embarrassing comment
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 4 days, 13 hours ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
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embarrassing comment
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Id suggest that is is rather embarrassing for you to suggest that a very reasonable post could be considered embarrassing, when you offer no substance in your point, and your portfolio of inputs is really rather poor quality and ill informed. I wouldn't expect you to be able to recognise that though.
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
As suspected, you can't just admit to being horribly, horribly wrong. It's not a crime to be incorrect, but it is incredibly stupid to continue to peddle your fantasy when the evidence is so overwhelming.
Your recent comments are probably little wumsies, which is cute, but it's better to man up, say you were wrong and move on.
comment by Pâî§Lë¥'š _P䆆ê®ÑëÐ_ÐrÊåm§ (U1541)
posted 20 minutes ago
As suspected, you can't just admit to being horribly, horribly wrong. It's not a crime to be incorrect, but it is incredibly stupid to continue to peddle your fantasy when the evidence is so overwhelming.
Your recent comments are probably little wumsies, which is cute, but it's better to man up, say you were wrong and move on.
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You are clearly another who can't seem to accept that somebody has a different opinion to you
basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker.
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While hanging on to your prejudice from your OP, despite evidence to the contrary no matter how crude, is clearly that of a fundamentalist.
Flat earthists do the same thing..
Here is Brain, singularly the Al Qaeda of JA606
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 hours, 39 minutes ago
comment by Pâî§Lë¥'š _P䆆ê®ÑëÐ_ÐrÊåm§ (U1541)
posted 20 minutes ago
As suspected, you can't just admit to being horribly, horribly wrong. It's not a crime to be incorrect, but it is incredibly stupid to continue to peddle your fantasy when the evidence is so overwhelming.
Your recent comments are probably little wumsies, which is cute, but it's better to man up, say you were wrong and move on.
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You are clearly another who can't seem to accept that somebody has a different opinion to you
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It's not a matter of opinion. It's a matter of fact. Van Dijk has significantly improved us. There is nothing you can say that would point towards this not being true.
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
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I have repeatedly made and supported my line of discussion, just read through the history. I see no value in endlessly repeating myself simply because you don't agree, or more likely fail to really appreciate the nuances of the points made.
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
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I have repeatedly made and supported my line of discussion, just read through the history. I see no value in endlessly repeating myself simply because you don't agree, or more likely fail to really appreciate the nuances of the points made.
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You could have just said "I've got nothing". Would have saved you some time.
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posted 7 minutes ago
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posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
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I have repeatedly made and supported my line of discussion, just read through the history. I see no value in endlessly repeating myself simply because you don't agree, or more likely fail to really appreciate the nuances of the points made.
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You haven’t supported your nonsense opinion with evidence at any point.
As FBT says, you should have just said you have nothing, which the above proves.
Anyone with eyes can see VVD has improved us. To quantify the ‘significantly’ part of he statement the stats back it up.
Brain now limiting himself to attacking people I see? I applead you don't abandon the role of a beaten troll.
VVD had a fairly good game against France. That tackle on Mpabbe was magnificant and he rightly got the plaudits for it. He could do nothing about Girouds volley though.
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posted on 2/9/18
VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
posted on 2/9/18
Even on an off day he improves Liverpool significantly.
posted on 2/9/18
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 2 minutes ago
VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
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He must have very high standards for some people, perhaps unrealistic ones as from what I saw he won absolutely everything. Once he dived in, which can be classed as an error but overall he did well.
posted on 2/9/18
but has he improved liverpool significant?
posted on 2/9/18
Really, it's all a matter of consistency as far as the defence is concerned. Errors, lapses in concentration and complacency can all undermine confidence but our back line looks far more resilient this season as borne out in the stats. Big test up next though, for sure.
We're going down there as league leaders & they will look to turn us over. VVD to really earn his corn.
posted on 2/9/18
I'd like to point at Troy Deeney who was my man of the match against Spurs, scoring one of two headers and being a plague for their 5-man defense. vvd was bought to handle 1. strong players like Deeney 2. cope with crosses, corners, etc. It's amusing to see both vertonghen and alderweireld make errors against this 'lowly' man who also threw Sanchez away in a physical battle. There was also no leadership present during the game.
And this is why i rate vvd higher than both Belgians.
posted on 2/9/18
comment by Marksmanship (U21765)
posted 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
I'd like to point at Troy Deeney who was my man of the match against Spurs, scoring one of two headers and being a plague for their 5-man defense. vvd was bought to handle 1. strong players like Deeney 2. cope with crosses, corners, etc. It's amusing to see both vertonghen and alderweireld make errors against this 'lowly' man who also threw Sanchez away in a physical battle. There was also no leadership present during the game.
And this is why i rate vvd higher than both Belgians.
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posted on 4/9/18
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
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embarrassing comment
posted on 5/9/18
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
posted on 8/9/18
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 4 days, 13 hours ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
VVD seemed to lack composure at times against Leicester, and he was clearly lacking in concentration on more than one occasion. Not a terrible performance by any means, but I have to agree with the above poster (I forget his name), in saying that it was an off day for him.
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embarrassing comment
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Id suggest that is is rather embarrassing for you to suggest that a very reasonable post could be considered embarrassing, when you offer no substance in your point, and your portfolio of inputs is really rather poor quality and ill informed. I wouldn't expect you to be able to recognise that though.
posted on 8/9/18
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
posted on 9/9/18
posted on 9/9/18
As suspected, you can't just admit to being horribly, horribly wrong. It's not a crime to be incorrect, but it is incredibly stupid to continue to peddle your fantasy when the evidence is so overwhelming.
Your recent comments are probably little wumsies, which is cute, but it's better to man up, say you were wrong and move on.
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Pâî§Lë¥'š _P䆆ê®ÑëÐ_ÐrÊåm§ (U1541)
posted 20 minutes ago
As suspected, you can't just admit to being horribly, horribly wrong. It's not a crime to be incorrect, but it is incredibly stupid to continue to peddle your fantasy when the evidence is so overwhelming.
Your recent comments are probably little wumsies, which is cute, but it's better to man up, say you were wrong and move on.
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You are clearly another who can't seem to accept that somebody has a different opinion to you
posted on 9/9/18
basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker.
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While hanging on to your prejudice from your OP, despite evidence to the contrary no matter how crude, is clearly that of a fundamentalist.
Flat earthists do the same thing..
Here is Brain, singularly the Al Qaeda of JA606
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 hours, 39 minutes ago
comment by Pâî§Lë¥'š _P䆆ê®ÑëÐ_ÐrÊåm§ (U1541)
posted 20 minutes ago
As suspected, you can't just admit to being horribly, horribly wrong. It's not a crime to be incorrect, but it is incredibly stupid to continue to peddle your fantasy when the evidence is so overwhelming.
Your recent comments are probably little wumsies, which is cute, but it's better to man up, say you were wrong and move on.
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You are clearly another who can't seem to accept that somebody has a different opinion to you
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It's not a matter of opinion. It's a matter of fact. Van Dijk has significantly improved us. There is nothing you can say that would point towards this not being true.
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
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I have repeatedly made and supported my line of discussion, just read through the history. I see no value in endlessly repeating myself simply because you don't agree, or more likely fail to really appreciate the nuances of the points made.
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
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I have repeatedly made and supported my line of discussion, just read through the history. I see no value in endlessly repeating myself simply because you don't agree, or more likely fail to really appreciate the nuances of the points made.
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You could have just said "I've got nothing". Would have saved you some time.
posted on 9/9/18
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Brain (U18701)
posted 10 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 days, 4 hours ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 5 days, 8 hours ago
Liverpool concede just 0.59 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 58.8% of Premier League matches VVD has played in.
Comparing that to matches he hasn’t featured in since the start of the 2017/18 campaign, that number jumps to 1.2 goals conceded per match, and a clean sheet percentage of only 33.33% - showing he’s more than doubled Liverpool’s defensive output.
That vast defensive improvement is by no accident. Liverpool are allowing fewer shots (6.71 to 7.80 per match) and giving away fewer fouls (8.2 to 9.5 per match) when the Dutch defender is involved.
The former Southampton man’s calm presence applies with the ball too, with Liverpool’s average possession growing from 59.3% to 64.0% when the Dutchman plays.
Since his January arrival, no Premier League player has been a part of as many clean sheets as Van Dijk, with his 10 shutouts topping the list ahead of teammate Andrew Robertson (9 clean sheets), and Tottenham duo Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies (6 apiece).
Per GB article/Liverpool Echo
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Just going to repost this as Brain hasn’t commented on it funnily enough. Perhaps he will now?
Evidence to back up the fact that Van Dijk has significantly improved our defence.
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This reeks of desperation on your part - basing simplistic views on crude statistics is the domain of the limited thinker. You will probably react badly to my comment because you fail to recognise that.
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They aren’t ‘crude statistics’ you absolute cretin, they are evidence to back up fact.
You are entitled to your opinion but your opinion is absolute nonsense, you have shown zero evidence to back it up. That is mainly down to the fact there is nothing to support it.
Using Red’s example , your opinion is equivalent to that of somebody who believes the world is flat. Pure, absolute nonsense with not a shred of evidence to support it. It’s why ‘flat earthers’ get relentlessly ridiculed and laughed at for being delusional. It’s Exactly the same with your rubbish opinion.
If you ever find evidence rather than ‘because I say so and it’s my opinion’ to back up this ridiculous claim that VVD hasn’t significantly improved us, let me know.
Until you manage that or admit you were wrong, expect to be mocked and laughed at like the flat earthers.
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Based on your apparent familiarity with these 'flat earthers' I presume you must spend a good deal of time with these simplistic creatures, which explains to a degree why you have such a lack of sophistication and coherence to your typical line of debate. Clearly your attempt to brand me in such a fashion is incorrect, because my points are rational, considered and insightful, however it doesn't surprise me that you would resort to base insults rather than have a mature debate.
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There you go again, another comment with no substance or point behind it whatsoever.
I’m here to debate as you say, so let’s start with you showing your evidence as to how VVD hasn’t significantly improved us.
And actually answer this time rather than replying with meaningless waffle and drivel. Go.
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I have repeatedly made and supported my line of discussion, just read through the history. I see no value in endlessly repeating myself simply because you don't agree, or more likely fail to really appreciate the nuances of the points made.
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You haven’t supported your nonsense opinion with evidence at any point.
As FBT says, you should have just said you have nothing, which the above proves.
posted on 9/9/18
Anyone with eyes can see VVD has improved us. To quantify the ‘significantly’ part of he statement the stats back it up.
posted on 10/9/18
Brain now limiting himself to attacking people I see? I applead you don't abandon the role of a beaten troll.
VVD had a fairly good game against France. That tackle on Mpabbe was magnificant and he rightly got the plaudits for it. He could do nothing about Girouds volley though.
posted on 12/9/18
No Sign of Brainless
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