Dred at real madrid Owen had 18 starts, 13 goals
Daz ridiculous stats
OK I'll conceed that but he had some 30+ appearances (starts included) so in the end the numbers will say he flopped. Men basing KJs quality on numbers no?
Jai KJ does work harder than any forward that wears the RWB and if anyone say no they either don't really watch the games or fooling themselves. He is the only ST that runs after defenses. Stern doesn't, Scotty doesn't, Glen doesn't and the others haven't been seen enough to know if they will consistently chase after defenders trying to knock the ball around in their half. Heskey is a workhorse I will admit which is why I like him as a player but I think KJ has it in him. Remember Heskey works hard as does Rooney so the comparison when you factor in who KJ is partnered with will always be in favor of Heskey/ Rooney.
Filho the overall numbers will show that based on total appearances he did not measure up to his Liverpool stats. It's purely numbers and not subjective so unless you want to change the numbers apps v starts is absolutely irrelivant. The numbers are there for all to see. We constantly measure KJ by the lack of production in our team and sometimes even for Sunderland but when you use just numbers only you'll find that our argument about his quality is grossly exagerated and out of context (similar to the Owen comparison)
no worries killa. we just disagree on Owen and we looking at the stats differently. for me, 13 goals in 18 starts is a more fair measure than total appearances. it is a better proxy for goals per minute on the field...which i find statistically more relevant than goals per appearance..especially since many appreances were as a sub at the end of a game. you can argue that if he'd been better, he should have started more games. but having watched the season unfold, it was pretty clear Raul was getting the benefit of the doubt as the senior player. you'd be hardpressed to find a RM fan who say Owen flopped or 'sucked' as you said, even if you just look at the stats. 13 goals is 34 total appearances is still very good output. he was in the top 10 goalscorers in La Liga and it's even better considering that RM had Ronaldo that season with 21 goals. It is very rare and a superb achievement for a team's 2nd striker to hit double figures. anyhow..his goals per total appearances at RM is still comparable to that at Liverpool (lower, but still comparable)...definitely not enough to say he 'sucked'.
like I said we just disagree. to be honest..I don't see how anyone would agree that those stats suck. as for KJ...look at my post and you'd see where i coming from. not one to bash de man for his stats..which improved over this season. I'm also not one to just look at stats in and of themselves. respect