Fans' Forum [September 2021]

[SwalePie]

That's maybe true but if you leave 1,2, or even 3 players up the opposition will leave more defenders back to cover them in theory at least this should make it easier for our defenders & goalie to do their jobs.

According to IB the idea is that the more of our players we have in the box the less space the opposition has available to attack.

[Bushwacka]

According to IB the idea is that the more of our players we have in the box the less space the opposition has available to attack.

Is correct. According to various research, somewhere between only 2-3% of corners lead directly to a goal. This is because the attackers have just the goal to aim for, whereas the defending team have everywhere else on the pitch to put it.

[Elite_Pie]

Is correct. According to various research, somewhere between only 2-3% of corners lead directly to a goal.

I'd love to know the stats from years ago when Masson was taking the corner and Bradd, Needham and Stubbs were waiting to get on the end of it! I'm pretty sure the 2-3% could be trebled at least.