A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted January 16, 2022 Williams gets an assist for Idah's goal. Why doesn't Sargent get an assist for the OG? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,136 Posted January 16, 2022 It was a bloody good cross too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,803 Posted January 16, 2022 Not sure you can get an assist for an own goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 571 Posted January 16, 2022 He deserves an assist. He was brilliant. Not a striker, but on the right wing, he's a pain to any team and he supports Aarons pretty well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 6,301 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) It's a weird one. Fact that Keane put it in doesn't stop it being a good cross. I still think our equaliser against Rotherham away was one of our best goals of last season. Lovely move, brilliant cross by Max, so good that the defender had to put it in. Anyway, justice for Josh! Edited January 16, 2022 by Robert N. LiM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,803 Posted January 16, 2022 20 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: It's a weird one. Fact that Keane put it in doesn't stop it being a good cross. I still think our equaliser against Rotherham away was one of our best goals of last season. Lovely move, brilliant cross by Max, so good that the defender had to put it in. Anyway, justice for Josh! Was a fantastic own goal to be fair 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,645 Posted January 16, 2022 https://footballhandbook.com/what-counts-as-an-assist-in-football/#Can_you_assist_an_own_goal Can you assist an own goal? No assists are awarded when an own goal is scored by the opposing team, as this was specifically identified as an exception to an assist by Opta. However, an assist may be awarded in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) if an own goal is scored. The definition of an assist by Opta clearly states that no one will be credited with an assist in the event of an own goal: Own goals, directly taken free kicks, direct corner goals and penalties do not get an assist awarded. Opta For example, if you cross the ball into the penalty area, but a defender puts the ball into the net, you will not be awarded an assist! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,645 Posted January 16, 2022 Shows what a funny ol' game it is. As the cross went in, I thought it was a poor one, albeit hard and low, but it didnt beat the first man - again. However their defender slices it in and it becomes a good cross! Ill take that! Nice to see the dust blown off the GOAL graphics on the score boards too! TWICE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,223 Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Greavsy said: Shows what a funny ol' game it is. As the cross went in, I thought it was a poor one, albeit hard and low, but it didnt beat the first man - again. However their defender slices it in and it becomes a good cross! Ill take that! Nice to see the dust blown off the GOAL graphics on the score boards too! TWICE! I have to disagree, I was right in one with it and it was a good ball in, low and hard into the "area of uncertainty", the defender had to go for it as there was a Norwich player behind him, we should have been and should continue to play in more ball like this...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted January 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, Greavsy said: https://footballhandbook.com/what-counts-as-an-assist-in-football/#Can_you_assist_an_own_goal Can you assist an own goal? No assists are awarded when an own goal is scored by the opposing team, as this was specifically identified as an exception to an assist by Opta. However, an assist may be awarded in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) if an own goal is scored. The definition of an assist by Opta clearly states that no one will be credited with an assist in the event of an own goal: Own goals, directly taken free kicks, direct corner goals and penalties do not get an assist awarded. Opta For example, if you cross the ball into the penalty area, but a defender puts the ball into the net, you will not be awarded an assist! I think Opta should change their 'insular model', it's an embarrassment to the world of football stats, they are insulting the Premier League, there should be serious consideration to reducing the number of stats teams in the marketplace. Obviously I'll amend my opinion if they decide to play Billy Gilmour and stop blaming him for all their problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,770 Posted January 16, 2022 Assist? I'm counting it as a goal! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,136 Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, hogesar said: Assist? I'm counting it as a goal! If you look in slo-mo it has a curve to it, just at a slightly odd sharp angle, missing Keane's desperate foot. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,936 Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB said: I have to disagree, I was right in one with it and it was a good ball in, low and hard into the "area of uncertainty" Exactly this, it wasn't a great cross if you're judging it on picking a man out - but the area he delivered it into with pace forces defender to either put out for corner, or as seen. Must admit, I thought Sargent looked puzzled as to where he should be standing when Max had possession, he looked like a spare arm just dangling static, was shouting for him to move. Watching the highlights on MoTD you can see him jostling to stay onside and wanting that ball back, maybe not the smartest of players at this moment, but he's improving a great deal and needs to take absolute credit for that ball in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,272 Posted January 16, 2022 He did get an assist 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,645 Posted January 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Ken Hairy said: He did get an assist 👍 Is that a fantasy league assist? As stated in my OP - However, an assist may be awarded in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) if an own goal is scored Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 358 Posted January 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Greavsy said: https://footballhandbook.com/what-counts-as-an-assist-in-football/#Can_you_assist_an_own_goal Can you assist an own goal? No assists are awarded when an own goal is scored by the opposing team, as this was specifically identified as an exception to an assist by Opta. However, an assist may be awarded in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) if an own goal is scored. The definition of an assist by Opta clearly states that no one will be credited with an assist in the event of an own goal: Own goals, directly taken free kicks, direct corner goals and penalties do not get an assist awarded. Opta For example, if you cross the ball into the penalty area, but a defender puts the ball into the net, you will not be awarded an assist! Does wind-assist count ? 🪁🌪️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,645 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, C.I.D said: Does wind-assist count ? 🪁🌪️ Always thought you were full of hot air! 😊😊 Edited January 16, 2022 by Greavsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,330 Posted January 16, 2022 Also great to see Sargent, Aarons and Pukki take cards for stopping their attacks. Rather less pleased that no one closed down Pickford so that he couldn't release the ball early..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 358 Posted January 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Greavsy said: Always thought you were full of hot air! 😊😊 ROFL............you know me too well 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,272 Posted January 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Greavsy said: Is that a fantasy league assist? As stated in my OP - However, an assist may be awarded in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) if an own goal is scored To be fair is anyone ever bothered about assists apart from Fantasy Football Managers anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,645 Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, Ken Hairy said: To be fair is anyone ever bothered about assists apart from Fantasy Football Managers anyway? Fair point, same as XG stats and the like. It's goals that count, simple as. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
