A regular reference point for performance discussion on The Huddle Breakdown (subscribe and never miss an episode) is xG difference. That is: the difference between Expected Goals For and Expected Goals Against. The higher the difference in your favour, the more likely your performance will be sufficient to win the game. Football is low scoring … [continue reading]
Van Bronckhorst
A Lead into Temptation
The February derby at Celtic Park was a wonderful, raucous, pedal-to-the-metal, under the lights night for Celtic. Postecoglou’s new Celtic tore into Van Bronckhorst’s reigning Champions from the first minute and had established a 3-0 lead by half time. More importantly, Celtic had been utterly dominant playing the style of football the Australian espouses. By … [continue reading]