Bridgford Ram Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I've never understood why winning a penalty that is subsequently scored is classed as an assist unless the same player wins and scores the penalty. I get it that technically you can't set up your own goal for a normal goal but this doesn't apply to a penalty. anyone explain for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Because the only way the opposition can stop you from advancing is to bring you down illegally. In turn, you've essentially given the penalty taker a free shot at goal from 12 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 I get the idea of being fouled being a penalty. All I am saying is if that is the case how can it not apply should the player who is fouled goes on to score the penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 didnt realise it was, so how does it work if penalty is taken, saved but then someone else taps it in on the rebound? who gets the assist then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodledoodle Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 The keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I think it was Sage that said Russell got an assist for his shot that Hughes tapped in vs Forest Assist stat is proper turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 What I have never understood is why anyone even mentioned the person who "makes the assist"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sheriff Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 19 hours ago, Paul71 said: didnt realise it was, so how does it work if penalty is taken, saved but then someone else taps it in on the rebound? who gets the assist then? The taker if anyone as he has provided the latest effort that lead to the goal. Essentially when you win a penalty you give a teammate a free shot from 12 yards if he scores you should be credited with the assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady1993 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 19 hours ago, Alpha said: I think it was Sage that said Russell got an assist for his shot that Hughes tapped in vs Forest Assist stat is proper turd. They are and they aren't. On a small data set (like goals) they can be a bit iffy and they should be considered in conjunction with other stats (such as chances created on the like). However over a big enough data set they do provide a good indicator of a creative player. i.e. somebody who averages 10 assists a season is more than likely more creative than a player who averages 3 assists a season. I think this is particularly true when it comes to more advanced positions such as striker or winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I remember in school always making a point of 'I set it up', or even 'I set the set up up.' The term 'assist' didn't exist back then. I didn't score many goals, so I wanted some credit where it was due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 This goal tells you why I hate the assist stat, a simple pass on your own area and getting credited with an assist for a great play by the scorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Michael Jacobs once got 5 assists in a game, a great player isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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