Tavernier

[compo 7,531]

I think he cost in the region of £200,000 given his goal tally it’s been a good investment maybe we should play him further up the park like an  old fashioned right half or whatever the modern equivalent is these days that would free him from his defensive duties which he’s not the best at defending the seasons in the final stages I think it’s worth a try pushing him to right half. 

[Bill 13,717]

I wonder if anyone has ever tried to compare Tav's impressive goal scoring record with the number of goals we've conceded over the years because of his inept defending. I'm guessing it's probably about break-even.

Edited April 10, 2023 by Bill

[Scott7 6,370]

1 hour ago, compo said:

maybe we should play him further up the park like an  old fashioned right half

The thought has often entered my head, compo. The right half was supposed to do his bit in defence and carry the ball forward to pass on to a forward player. If you want the template for right half play, look at Ian McColl and no further.

 

Tav couldn’t play old fashioned right half. His defensive work isn’t up to it. His attacking play, however, is outstanding. His talent is bombing up the right flank opening the opposition defence for a strike at goal. It seems that the further back he starts his run, the more effective he is, i.e. starting from the right back position and apparently coming from nowhere. Could he play as a right winger? He would be more closely marked there which would reduce his effectiveness. 
 

I can’t believe a succession of managers haven’t thought about playing him further forward and putting a defender in at full back (There’s a novel idea) Maybe they’ve come to the same conclusion, that he’s best attacking from a distance.

 

The folk who know about these things will tell us.

[Bill 13,717]

My memory says someone did try Tav in midfield but quickly abandoned it. Maybe it's my wishful thinking or maybe I dreamed it.

[Rousseau 11,174]

2 hours ago, Bill said:

I wonder if anyone has ever tried to compare Tav's impressive goal scoring record with the number of goals we've conceded over the years because of his inept defending. I'm guessing it's probably about break-even.

We've conceded 214 goals in the 7 premiership seasons Tavernier's played; he's scored 62 goals. 

[CammyF 8,892]

1 hour ago, Rousseau said:

We've conceded 214 goals in the 7 premiership seasons Tavernier's played; he's scored 62 goals. 

I'm assuming we aren't blaming Tav for all those 214 goals? 

[Gonzo79 15,299]

Just now, CammyF said:

I'm assuming we aren't blaming Tav for all those 214 goals? 

I know some Bears who probably would.  🤣

[Uilleam 6,090]

2 minutes ago, CammyF said:

I'm assuming we aren't blaming Tav for all those 214 goals? 

Nah. He must have missed a few games 

[Rousseau 11,174]

1 hour ago, CammyF said:

I'm assuming we aren't blaming Tav for all those 214 goals? 

I'm not. 

 

@Bill I'm not so sure...

[MacK1950 2,426]

Def can't blame Tav but I wonder what total would be if those wrongly allowed by Referees etc..