Liverpool's attacking troubles
Shot conversion rate
· 2011-2012: 9.13%
· 2010-2011: 13.59%
· 2009-2010: 13.32%
· 2008-2009: 13.46%
· 2007-2008: 12.52%
· 2006-2007: 10.56%
· 2005-2006: 10.59%
· 2004-2005: 11.61%
Suarez's conversion rate at Liverpool: 9.26%
Av conversion rate in PL 2011/12: 13.30%
Quite frankly what you see above, sucks. If you want to win, you have to put the ball behind the keeper and in the net. Liverpool, in all their wisdom and "money ball" calculations, do not have a true finisher since "El Nino" left. They loaned out Carroll this year, got rid of Kuyt, sold Peter Crouch three years ago etc etc. They were all finishers (Carroll is in my opinion getting back to form, my opinion remember ). For heaven's sake they could have signed Berbatov, a true goal poacher if there ever was one.
Now I suspect John Henry and Fenway Sports Group won't listen to me, or read this Blog, but if they would this is what I would tell them:
1. Be patient and learn the game.Just as Kenny Dalglish couldn't manage the Red Sox, you can't expect to understand the nuances of a completely foreign sport in two years.
2. Keep the manager. Someone has to have a plan, and Brendan Rodgers has a few clues.
3. Buy low, sell high. Remember how money is made. Nothing worthwhile is quick.
4. Find Steven Gerrard's replacement. Not now, YESTERDAY!!! For this you will have to spend $$$$$$ I like Iniesta.
5. Invest at the grass roots. Make Liverpool a destination of choice for youth and academy aged players.
6. Sell Anfield and buy Messi.
TRAINING STUFF
Over the last season my youth squad moved from a strong defensive side to a more balanced attacking side. The big reason was more emphasis on shooting and encouraging players to shoot. Every practice contained a component that encouraged the players to take chances and to shoot. As the season progressed every other training session had a penalty shoot out, which allowed players to experience the pressure of a shoot out and allowed the coaches to observe shooting technique of all the players.
One game that we used frequently was "King Louis". This game requires two full sized goals, and a keeper in each. Mark out a 25x35 field with a half line. Place an attacker in the offensive half. In the defensive end place three defenders. In effect it is 1 v. 3 in each attacking zone. the game is designed for the three players in the defending half to move the ball and either thread a pass to the striker to poach a goal, or ideally, have the defenders shoot and the striker pick up any rebounds.
This game allows for lots of shots, passing and shot stopping. I usually play to five goals and switch the teams or keepers. The coaches should be on the sideline and feed balls in if they go out of bounds, and to encourage passing and taking chances to shoot.
Why is it called King Louis, I have no idea.
Hey Brendan, you may want to use this.
YNWA
Hal White
Now I suspect John Henry and Fenway Sports Group won't listen to me, or read this Blog, but if they would this is what I would tell them:
1. Be patient and learn the game.Just as Kenny Dalglish couldn't manage the Red Sox, you can't expect to understand the nuances of a completely foreign sport in two years.
2. Keep the manager. Someone has to have a plan, and Brendan Rodgers has a few clues.
3. Buy low, sell high. Remember how money is made. Nothing worthwhile is quick.
4. Find Steven Gerrard's replacement. Not now, YESTERDAY!!! For this you will have to spend $$$$$$ I like Iniesta.
5. Invest at the grass roots. Make Liverpool a destination of choice for youth and academy aged players.
6. Sell Anfield and buy Messi.
Match Winning Goal!!!!
TRAINING STUFF
Over the last season my youth squad moved from a strong defensive side to a more balanced attacking side. The big reason was more emphasis on shooting and encouraging players to shoot. Every practice contained a component that encouraged the players to take chances and to shoot. As the season progressed every other training session had a penalty shoot out, which allowed players to experience the pressure of a shoot out and allowed the coaches to observe shooting technique of all the players.
One game that we used frequently was "King Louis". This game requires two full sized goals, and a keeper in each. Mark out a 25x35 field with a half line. Place an attacker in the offensive half. In the defensive end place three defenders. In effect it is 1 v. 3 in each attacking zone. the game is designed for the three players in the defending half to move the ball and either thread a pass to the striker to poach a goal, or ideally, have the defenders shoot and the striker pick up any rebounds.
This game allows for lots of shots, passing and shot stopping. I usually play to five goals and switch the teams or keepers. The coaches should be on the sideline and feed balls in if they go out of bounds, and to encourage passing and taking chances to shoot.
Why is it called King Louis, I have no idea.
Hey Brendan, you may want to use this.
YNWA
Hal White
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