Last season's league position - 15th. Not as good as previous 2 seasons but when combined with an FA Cup Final appearance represents a satisfactory season to most fans.
Goals scored - 39. Just over one per game and 17= in Premier League, level with Norwich and better only than WBA and Villa.
Goals conceded - 51. 10= in Premier League, level with West Ham and better than Chelsea amongst others.
Obvious conclusion. Last season our defence and keeper(s) delivered to a high level - especially when you consider our very low possession statistic which results on continual workload on defensive players. Our attacking players have not delivered. One goal per game is not good enough. Combination of poor final passes from our erratic wingers. Not creating nearly enough chances. Not helped by Wickham's injury. Fact that Dann was amongst our leading scorers says it all.
Many fans have made Hennessey a scapegoat for our poor record post Christmas. Hopefully Pardew is concentrating on strengthening our attacking options, both wingers and goalscorers. Better ball retention, better final passes, more goals. The defence and keeper(s) is of secondary concern.
Goals scored - 39. Just over one per game and 17= in Premier League, level with Norwich and better only than WBA and Villa.
Goals conceded - 51. 10= in Premier League, level with West Ham and better than Chelsea amongst others.
Obvious conclusion. Last season our defence and keeper(s) delivered to a high level - especially when you consider our very low possession statistic which results on continual workload on defensive players. Our attacking players have not delivered. One goal per game is not good enough. Combination of poor final passes from our erratic wingers. Not creating nearly enough chances. Not helped by Wickham's injury. Fact that Dann was amongst our leading scorers says it all.
Many fans have made Hennessey a scapegoat for our poor record post Christmas. Hopefully Pardew is concentrating on strengthening our attacking options, both wingers and goalscorers. Better ball retention, better final passes, more goals. The defence and keeper(s) is of secondary concern.
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