Popular Post DMAA 3,603 Posted November 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) Just thought I'd share some stats on the big man since it's the international break and there is nothing happening. Domestic (with Helander) 8 games played (6 away, clean sheets in all 6) 7 clean sheets 1 goal conceded (Devante Cole at home) Domestic (without Helander) 6 games played (2 away, conceded in both) 1 clean sheet (Aberdeen at home) 6 conceded Domestic away games (this stage last season) 8 games played 1 clean sheet 9 conceded Europe (with Helander) 4 games played 2 clean sheets 3 conceded (all away) (imo, only very limited blame on H for 1 of those) European Group Stage (this stage last season) 4 games played 1 clean sheet 6 conceded Total Record 12 games (8 away from home) 9 clean sheets These stats are surprising and tbh fantastic. We have found keeping clean sheets away from home very difficult to do and that was no different this season without Helander. Our clean sheet record away from home remained terrible for all of last season, even Cowdenbeath scored against us. It is unbelievable how different that has been with Helander in the team, a 100% clean sheet record in 6 away games. This was unheard of last season when we didn't even manage 2 league clean sheets in a row away from home. Now, no these stats do not tell the full story, you can't draw conclusions from a small data sample. But Gerrard called Helander a natural leader when he came in. I think his positioning is second to none, his heading is excellent and also accurate, he seems to aim his headers. I also think Goldson looks more assured beside him, possibly because there is less reliance on him to take the ball out from the back. Helander as a left footer takes the ball a lot and distributes it pretty well. It's a small data sample but so far it is very encouraging, and the contrast with our record when he hasn't played is hard to dismiss. Edited November 14, 2019 by DMAA 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,829 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 He looks slow at times to me, makes up for it in experience/positioning possibly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,410 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, BEARGER said: He looks slow at times to me, makes up for it in experience/positioning possibly. Yeah; a few times he seemed to me to have struggled for pace. Mind you, if he was a genuine speedster, it is unlikely he would be playing here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,603 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, BEARGER said: He looks slow at times to me, makes up for it in experience/positioning possibly. 1 minute ago, Uilleam said: Yeah; a few times he seemed to me to have struggled for pace. Mind you, if he was a genuine speedster, it is unlikely he would be playing here. The best Rangers centre back of the last 12-13 years is David Weir 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,410 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, DMAA said: The best Rangers centre back of the last 12-13 years is David Weir Not much competition, there, it has to be said... ....and Helander still looks like he struggles for pace on occasion. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannochsidebear 2,306 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I actually thought he looked quite fast, and certainly much quicker than Goldson! His excellent positioning is key to his overall game, and if Goldson is now taking his position off Helander, then the improvement in Goldson's positioning will also be contributing to us losing less goals. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,149 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I don't think Helander's pace is an issue. I've seen him beaten once or twice in that regard but only because he was having to turn from a standing start and was up against a fairly quick player. Generally, I was quite surprised when we signed Helander - especially given the outlay - but, all things considered, he's been a good buy and has shown why he's played at a good level in his career. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,603 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Uilleam said: Not much competition, there, it has to be said... He was a key member of a side who dominated domestically and took us to a European final so I don't think more competition would have changed much 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,410 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Just now, DMAA said: He was a key member of a side who dominated domestically and took us to a European final so I don't think more competition would have changed much He didn't have much competition to be called the best Rangers' centre back of his period. He was a significant player, agreed. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,410 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Frankie said: I don't think Helander's pace is an issue. I've seen him beaten once or twice in that regard but only because he was having to turn from a standing start and was up against a fairly quick player. Generally, I was quite surprised when we signed Helander - especially given the outlay - but, all things considered, he's been a good buy and has shown why he's played at a good level in his career. You may be right, and I am making too much of a few isolated incidents. They were, though, sufficiently obvious for me to utter "Pace", with sharp intakes of breath. Anyway, let's see how he gets on after the break. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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