RyanSWFC Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Something different from the doom and gloom of the last the couple of days here. I was talking to Leeds fan about Tom Lees earlier and checked out his stats. In his 236 Championship matches for Wednesday and Leeds combined, Lees has only received a total of 11 yellow cards. That works out at less than one every 21 matches. That seems unbelievably low to me for a centre back. Is it because he's such a good defender at this level he doesn't give many fouls away? Or can he be accused of maybe being a little bit too nice? Not a criticism of him at all because he's been a terrific for us in the three seasons that he's been at the club so far - just an interesting thing that I noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I think it's partly down to him getting on with his job and not arguing after a wrong decision. He gives refs no hassle which I think makes them less likely to give a yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Would put it down to him just being a good centre back, would command a 12m + fee in this day and age with being English. Wouldnt accuse him of being too nice either, seen him get stuck on with a few attackers this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The quiet man, but effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooogs Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Centre-backs tend to get fewer yellow cards than full-backs and central midfielders, surprisingly. 2 per season is very low but I'd expect a typical CB to get 5-6 per season and a FB/CM to get 8-9 per season (or 12-15 for a Hutch / Cattermole / de Jong type). (says someone who's put far too many bets on the "shown a card?" market on Betfair) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 doesn't go in for rash challenges (hutch take note),timing and reading of the game is perfect, hence very few yellow cards.all in all a very accomplished central defender .. in the bobby moore mould ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S63 Owl Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If you're a good defender you shouldn't pick up cards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapSmurf Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 They're amazing stats for a "crap" defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS5swfc Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 To paraphrase Maldini "if I have to make a tackle then I have already made a mistake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudge27 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, brian joicey said: doesn't go in for rash challenges (hutch take note),timing and reading of the game is perfect, hence very few yellow cards.all in all a very accomplished central defender .. in the bobby moore mould ????? Did you just compare tom Lees to Bobby Moore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, fudge27 said: Did you just compare tom Lees to Bobby Moore? 'mould' meaning same style of defending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almat Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) Surprised at this stat after Colin gave him a right public slagging off for getting red carded in a match for Leeds. Edit: Found it! Edited May 19, 2017 by Almat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhgate Owl Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 he's a good defender but far to overrated by many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almat Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Greenhgate Owl said: he's a good defender but far to overrated by many He's a very good defender. Full stop. No problem with that but he's very 'awkward' on the ball imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolsterstone Owl Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Jordan Rhodes only 12 yellows in nearly 350 games. Team of Mother Teresa's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheowls Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) Doesnt jump in ever really does he, Reads the game well Edited May 19, 2017 by uptheowls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroswfc Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Great discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Because he generally stays on his feet. You go to ground as regularly at Hutchinson, it's like a magnet to referees. Only criticism of Lees which has been more apparent this season because of how Carlos plays is his discomfort with ball at feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpark Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 He does proper defending - none of this shirt pulling and wrestling people to the ground or arguing with the ref If he was better at bringing the ball out and picking a pass he'd be worth £15m+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Great spot OP. Terrific CB Tom Lees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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