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We recently had a debate in the Socanalysis Whatsapp group about legendary PL CM's. Someone said "But Paul Scholes can't tackle"
That's a myth that has gained legs. Take 09/10 for example. Scholes averaged 2.9 successful tackles pg. More than any CM at United, Chelsea or Arsenal.
That's a myth that has gained legs. Take 09/10 for example. Scholes averaged 2.9 successful tackles pg. More than any CM at United, Chelsea or Arsenal.
Scholes had a habit of being rash/reckless in his tackles but its wrong to suggest he couldn't tackle. Plenty of data suggests he was actually a very competent tackler. Its certainly not something that can be used against him.
Lets have a look at 09/10.
Scholes 2.9 tackles, 1.4 interceptions but 1.2 fouls pg
Lampard 2.1 tackles, 1 interceptions but 0.7 fouls pg
Gerrard 1.5 tackles, 1.3 interceptions but 0.8 fouls pg
As you can see Scholes fairly more tackles, more interceptions and slight more fouls.
Scholes 2.9 tackles, 1.4 interceptions but 1.2 fouls pg
Lampard 2.1 tackles, 1 interceptions but 0.7 fouls pg
Gerrard 1.5 tackles, 1.3 interceptions but 0.8 fouls pg
As you can see Scholes fairly more tackles, more interceptions and slight more fouls.
