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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter
There are some statistical metrics kicking about with regards to Downing and Adam inparticular for last season (I'll try to find them when I get home). Henderson is a player with considerable technical ability who is struggling to translate this in a game of competitive football. I disagree that a measure of statistical analysis and focus on potential has not been a major factor in our transfers..
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A 'focus on potential' is at the root of a lot of football transfers. Liverpool played roughly £20 million for Henderson and while I agree he has a lot of ability this was evident without the use of statistical metrics. He was capped for England. The price tag reflected that, at £20 million this was money that commands a big name.
I think Downing and Adam are probably prime evidence that the approach isn't working. Henderson will likely become good, Adam not so, Downing will be a decent players but never spectacular and at £20 for a player of 27 you'll never get value out of that transfer.