Post by deadbat on Jun 1, 2021 7:03:06 GMT
Subject: United Season Review & School Report 20-21 - Part Eight - Summary/Conclusions/Awards
2020/21 SUFC SEASON REVIEW / SCHOOL REPORT
Officiating / VAR
Last season we were right at the bottom of the VAR league but this season that has not been the case and we certainly cannot blame officiating/VAR for where we are! We are +3 which is joint second. West Brom are bottom with -6 going against them net.
Sheffield United +3
Overturns: 11
Leading to goals for: 3
Disallowed goals for: 0
Leading to goals against: 1
Disallowed goals against: 3
Net goal score: +5
Subjective decisions for: 2
Subjective decisions against: 3
Net subjective score: -1
Penalties for / against: 3 / 1
Game: Fulham (H; Oct. 18)
Incident: Penalty awarded (scored by Billy Sharp) for foul on Jack Robinson by Aleksandar Mitrovic, 85th minute - FOR
Game: Liverpool (A; Oct. 24)
Incident: Penalty awarded (scored by Sander Berge) for foul on Oliver McBurnie by Fabinho. Factual decision on where foul took place, 10th minute - FOR
Incident: Mohamed Salah goal disallowed for offside, 62nd minute - FOR
Game: Brighton (A; Dec. 20)
Incident: John Lundstram sent off for challenge on Joel Veltman, 40th minute - AGAINST
Game: Newcastle (H; Jan. 12)
Incident: Penalty awarded (scored by Billy Sharp) for handball by Federico Fernandez, 73rd minute - FOR
Game: Chelsea (H; Feb. 7)
Incident: Penalty for Ben Chilwell's challenge on Chris Basham cancelled for offside, 11th minute - AGAINST
Incident: Penalty awarded (scored by Jorginho) for Aaron Ramsdale's challenge on Timo Werner, 58th minute - AGAINST
Game: West Ham (A; Feb. 15)
Incident: Penalty cancelled after Craig Dawson ruled offside before being fouled by Edna Stevens, 5th minute - FOR
Game: Aston Villa (H; March 3)
Incident: Phil Jagielka sent off for professional foul on Anwar El Ghazi, 57th minute - AGAINST
Game: Brighton (H; April 24)
Incident: Jakub Moder goal disallowed for offside, 56th minute - FOR
Game: Tottenham (A; May 2)
Incident: Son Heung-Min goal disallowed for offside, 50th minute - FOR
Match Report Ratings
Interestingly, I did a spreadsheet that shows the marks for all the players from my reports -so every game took the player marks and then averages them out by number of games/ratings given – it may not totally marry up with above’s school grades but thought it was interesting. I intentionally did this after but maybe I should have done it before I did my grades.
So below is what the numbers came out in terms of averages and rankings in the team…..maybe makes a mockery of my opinions above or my ratings are nonsense! I am not sury why Wilder would get more than Heckingbottom for instance and of course O’Connell played less games, Burke did ok in some early games. Anyway, let you decide! I have attached last year’s first for reference too.
Average mark in yellow and rank at the side – done it in order below and then scroll down by position
Last year 2019-20
By ranking
Player
TOTAL pts
No of games
AVERGAE MARK
OVERALL
O'Connell
249
35
7.114286
1
Basham
294
42
7
2
Wilder
308
44
7
3
Henderson
279.5
40
6.9875
4
Egan
263
38
6.921053
5
Baldock
273
40
6.825
6
Fleck
205.5
31
6.629032
7
Stevens
262
40
6.55
8
Norwood
257.5
40
6.4375
9
Lundstram
197.5
31
6.370968
10
McGoldrick
152
24
6.333333
11
Mousset
120
19
6.315789
12
Robinson. J
44
7
6.285714
13
Freeman. L
56.5
9
6.277778
13
Moore
24
4
6
14
Verrips
6
1
6
14
Freeman. K
30
5
6
14
Rodwell
6
1
6
14
Sharp
119
20
5.95
15
McBurnie
172
29
5.931034
16
Osborn
82.5
14
5.892857
17
Berge
87.5
15
5.833333
18
Besic
40
7
5.714286
19
Robinson
73
13
5.615385
20
Jagielka
39
7
5.571429
21
Clarke
5.5
1
5.5
22
Zivkovic
10.5
2
5.25
23
Morrison
9.5
2
4.75
24
Stearman
9
2
4.5
25
Bryan
7.5
2
3.75
26
Retsos
NA
NA
Note - ratings given to players who played 30 mins or more in games
This year 2020-21
Player
TOTAL
No of games
AVG
OVERALL
Ramsdale
269
41
6.6
1
O'Connell
12
2
6.0
2
McGoldrick
202
34
5.9
3
Basham
203
35
5.8
4
Egan
190.5
33
5.8
4
Ampadu
162
29
5.6
6
Jagielka
50
9
5.6
6
Bogle
109
19
5.7
8
Jebbison
16.5
3
5.5
9
Foderingham
5.5
1
5.5
9
Baldock
175.5
32
5.5
9
Robinson
65.5
12
5.5
9
Berge
76
14
5.4
13
Lowe
47
9
5.2
14
Osborn
130.5
25
5.2
14
Sharp
57
11
5.2
14
Burke
110.5
22
5.0
17
McBurnie
98.5
20
4.9
18
Wilder
156
32
4.9
18
Bryan
61.5
13
4.7
20
Fleck
161
34
4.7
20
Stevens
148
32
4.6
22
Norwood
159
35
4.5
23
Lundstram
117
27
4.3
24
Brewster
88
21
4.2
25
H'bottom
46.5
11
4.2
25
Mousset
19.5
6
3.3
27
Deadbat’s Awards for 2020/21
Player of the Season: Aaron Ramsdale (Last season – Chris Basham)
Runner up: David McGoldrick (Last season – John Fleck)
Third: Chris Basham (Last season – Jack O’Connell)
Moment of the Season: Winning 2-1 at Man Utd. The only real moment where I was really proud of the side all season and I suppose in our lifetimes regardless of the season we will not win here very much. (Last season Going 2-0 up v Man Utd)
Goal of the Season: McGoldrick v Arsenal away
We have barely scored any goals so the competition is not high! Didzy’s curler at the Emirates ultimately meant nothing but was a decent finish from range. He scored a similar one at home to Burnley too which was a bit closer in maybe but another good strike. The McGoldrick team goals v Villa/away at Chelsea are the only other ones I can think of as decent goals. (Last season Lundstram 2nd v Burnley)
Best individual display: Tied: Jagielka at Man Utd and Basham v West Brom home
Two different performances. Jags was superb at Old Trafford rolling back the years and would not let them pass. Against West Brom Basham seemed to be playing them on his own and was responsible for driving us to the win in at that time a really crucial game. (Last season Egan away v Everton)
Best performance of the season: Man Utd away.
A gritty win with some good football allied to the battling and defensive performance. Out of keeping with the rest of the season. (Last season Burnley home)
Worst performance of the season: Leicester away.
So many contenders sadly. Early in the season we were losing narrowly but not playing well and then a few awful showings at Southampton and Palace. The games at West Ham and Fulham were not much better. We then had another shocker at home to Southampton before Wilder left. Games we barely had an attack and were just beaten easily. We had some bad ones under Heckingbottom. The defeat at home to Palace was pathetic but we were soundly beaten in others. The Leicester one though we completely imploded. We were embarrassingly bad and looked like a League Two or even a non-league side against a Premier League team. (Last season Newcastle away)
Pass of the season: McGoldrick v Villa
I am struggling to remember any really of note. Certainly, non stand out in terms of link up to goals as being scintillating but the McGoldrick pass to Baldock that led to the goal when Didzy then got on the end of it to finish. Actually, Brewster played a few to McGoldrick/McBurnie to miss! (Last season Norwood v Crystal Palace)
Save of the season: Ramsdale v Jon Jo Shelvey, Newcastle away
Ramsdale made a number this season and in the 2nd half of the campaign was excellent. He kept the score down in games against Liverpool, Leeds and many others really. He made one against Callum Robinson one may actually have been flagged in the end if it had gone in but at the time it was open play still and was a fantastic stop with the game level at 1-1 and we went on to win. However, his save from the Shelvey header was superb. Reflexes, agility, strength and anticipation. (Last season Dean Henderson v Norwich)
Most improved player: Kean Bryan
Ramsdale improved as the season went on but in terms of reflecting on the previous seasons, Bryan actually went from being someone who barely resembled a footballer to being just ordinary-not very good! He did well in a few games actually and in the mess of our side was no worse than many others! A real compliment that. This award has slim pickings though! (Last season Chris Basham)
Unsung hero: Phil Jagielka
Again, Ramsdale can make a shout but Jags played more games than anyone could have thought he would. His legs had clearly gone and he struggle at times as did the whole team but he also put in a few decent showings – at Man Utd and then at Chelsea in the cup after the sad loss of his brother. The fact he kept holding his hand up to play even after these tragic events said it all about him as a man and professional. Nice to see him get a send off in probably his final game for United (Last season George Baldock)
Biggest disappointment (player): Enda Stevens tied with Oliver Norwood
So many to choose from. The strikers almost to man except McGoldrick have been really disappointing with one goal between MacBurnie and Brewster. The midfield has not performed and I could make a claim for any of the three here with Norwood in particular just not looking the same player. However, Stevens has been consistently bad. Both have completely confidence and rarely done much right in games. It was remarkable they both kept getting picked but then that said as much about the rest of the squad too. (Last season Callum Robinson)
Best opponent (player) v United: Che Adams - Southampton
With so many players revelling against us, you would be hard pressed to pick one. Ziyech tore us apart in the league game at Stamford Bridge. Mane continues to be Liverpool’s main man for me when he plays against us. Maximim for Newcastle was a real threat we could not live with but did not play at the Lane. Of course, Iheanacho scored a hat trick but Adams was excellent in both games (ironically one as a sub) and just is too strong, quick and skilled for our defenders whenever they face us. (Last season Vardy / De Bruyne / Mane)
Worst opponent (player) v United: Mitrovic - Fulham
Not many teams struggled against us but Rudiger scored an awful own goal at the Lane. I also thought that the two West Brom centre backs struggled. If I had to name one though then as much as I like Mitrovic he had an absolute nightmare against us at the Lane. He missed a penalty, conceded one and then missed two sitters. (Last season Phil Jones (Man Utd)
Signing of the season: Aaron Ramsdale
Started with some mistakes and actually by Xmas I was one of those asking for him to be taken out. The reality was he probably had not been that bad and was playing behind an awful side and defence that was changing every week. He started to cut out any mistakes he had made and was excellent the 2nd half of the season and without him we would have been on the end of even more wallopings. Now looks a really good goalkeeper. Bogle did ok but he tailed off with Brewster, Lowe and Ampadu not convincing or proving anywhere close to value for money. Ramsdale was the one salvation of an appalling transfer window last summer.
(Last season Dean Henderson)
Things you will miss the most about the Premier League:
The money we brought in!
Wall to wall coverage – Is good sometimes to find any game/highlights/quote – but only if you win!
Panini stickers were good (for the first season!)
Just being relevant and being talked about (again not so good this year)
The chance to beat and upset big sides
Thing you will not miss about the Premier League:
VAR
Stupid kick off times / days
Lazy punditry
Fans around the world – mainly of bigger sides jumping all over social media to criticise your team
Losing!
See you next season…hopefully. Whether we are there regularly or not surely it cannot be any worse than this season?!
Up the Blades
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