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Post by Suttontilidie on Nov 16, 2015 19:59:41 GMT
.....on the basis we have won twice as many games away from home than at home .....\I suppose we could say this is an ideal draw!! Interesting fact in the league the top seven teams, five have won more games away than at home. Why!!! Look at the opening three weekends of the Premier League think there were only three home wins from 30 games or something like that, away teams are playing more confidently, home teams leave too much space in the bid for three points, all sorts of explanations.
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Post by garethl on Nov 16, 2015 20:23:13 GMT
Tbh I think the entire pitch question is a load of crap concerning our home form. We just happen to have not won several games this year when we have dominated and would normally have come away with 3 points - thinking Truro, Concord, Hemel Hampstead and Hayes for a start. It will improve over the season I'm certain.
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Post by johnnie1 on Nov 16, 2015 20:29:08 GMT
Homefield advantage is quite a large part of my Sports Studies A2 course. In theory the home side should have a psychological advantage the bigger the home crowd is, and the more vocal it is. Looking at it from a purely psychological view it could be argued we are more vocal as a fanbase away from home and this contributes to better form as it raises self-efficacy of the players more than at GGL. Bringing the crowd closer to the pitch at a home ground should enhance this effect, meaning the new Rec End should in theory be improving home form compared to the old curve. Factors such as travelling and climate are more relevant to leagues like the NFL than the Conference South! It is true that playing at home puts more pressure on sides to win, sometimes leading them to over commit forwards and lose games on the counter. This could well contribute to poor home form but doesn't account for strong away form. We haven't really played on the counter too much this season and battered Stortford on Saturday away from home. Ignoring other factors such as the actual ability of the team and opposition, and performances on the day, the better support we have away from home may actually have a significant effect on performances - and being a reason for our trend in results
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Post by os on Nov 17, 2015 0:24:48 GMT
As pointed out its not just us, there has been quite a significant shift in away vs homes wins at all levels. I think this is due to tactics and better organised defences. You don't need to dominate the ball to win a football match if you defend well and break on your opposition. Teams seem much more comfortable to adopt this tactic away from home, whereas at home they feel under pressure to be seen as the side who actively wants to win. It was Simon Downer who told me he hates playing against stay at home defences, because they are the most difficult games. If I were a football manager I would be like Tony Pulis, I play on FIFA with one fast guy up front, 4 at the back and 5 in midfield, stifle the opposition and hit the ball long at every opportunity. Its simple but it works. I cannot see Dos making me assistant anytime soon
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Post by baboonfish on Nov 20, 2015 12:50:35 GMT
Homefield advantage is quite a large part of my Sports Studies A2 course. In theory the home side should have a psychological advantage the bigger the home crowd is, and the more vocal it is. Looking at it from a purely psychological view it could be argued we are more vocal as a fanbase away from home and this contributes to better form as it raises self-efficacy of the players more than at GGL. Bringing the crowd closer to the pitch at a home ground should enhance this effect, meaning the new Rec End should in theory be improving home form compared to the old curve. Factors such as travelling and climate are more relevant to leagues like the NFL than the Conference South! It is true that playing at home puts more pressure on sides to win, sometimes leading them to over commit forwards and lose games on the counter. This could well contribute to poor home form but doesn't account for strong away form. We haven't really played on the counter too much this season and battered Stortford on Saturday away from home. Ignoring other factors such as the actual ability of the team and opposition, and performances on the day, the better support we have away from home may actually have a significant effect on performances - and being a reason for our trend in results Check out Salford, 9 wins out of 9 away and an average home record this season. Must have a lot to do with the pressure of all that new home support and the recent documentary etc. They obviously play with a lot more freedom away from home but I wonder if their tactics are any different
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