http://statsbomb.com/2014/08/player-positional-tracker-tottenham-v-qpr-240814/ In my view it blatantly means that Hoddle & Harry are developing a mesmerisingly sensual slow dance that will - given time - slink around any given opposition and build the season up to a thrilling climax. But perhaps a closer second look would be rewarding?
It is an amazing technological tool - but too detailed for any specific analysis. All I can see is that the ball rarely left our half and we seemed to be rather jumbled in position.
I would say that much of the action came down the Spurs left (our right, Isla) and the much criticised Traore spent more time in left midfield with Phillips wider. Dier seemed to have a lot of space down the Spurs right, and Adebayor seemed to have a fair amount of time too.
What I want to know is: What was the average length of each blade of grass? How many times did each player/team fart/belch/spit during the match? Could be important. Bloddy statistics prove nothing that your own two eyes couldn't see.
