morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Does it matter which way we kick off?Is it better to attack the Barclay in the second half?Anyone have any stats on this lol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted May 3, 2013 It''s funny that in general it appears that we like to kick towards the Barclay in the first half, which is not the case for most other clubs who prefer to kick towards the loudest end in the second half. Might just be the luck of the coin but we do tend to kick off more often towrds the Barclay first half. Would be interesting to know if that''s true or just appears to be the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 31 Posted May 3, 2013 depends where the sun is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="Ches right hand man "]depends where the sun is.[/quote]Whilst I see what you''re saying, I am biting my lip on a massively sarcastic comment lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Bird 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I like it when we attack the River End second half, but thats just my preference because I sit in the N&P :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="Yellow Bird"]I like it when we attack the River End second half, but thats just my preference because I sit in the N&P :)[/quote]I think we actually score more goals at the River end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howson is now! 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I genuinely thought it was that the sun is higher at 3 o clock so if we get to choose we attack The Barclay in the first half so the away ''keeper and defence have the sun in their eyes. Then by second half around 4 o clock the sun is lower and of less hinderance to our team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted May 3, 2013 "depends where the sun is." really ? I think you''ll find it tends to be in pretty much the same place (behind the River end) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Bird 0 Posted May 3, 2013 It always seems, from where I am sitting in the N&P, that when the sun is shining, the Barclay lower tier crowd are cooking for most of the game!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I''m in the Barclays. Always feel more comfortable with us kicking towards the Barclay in the second half. Don''t know why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sussexyellow 55 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="morty"][quote user="Yellow Bird"]I like it when we attack the River End second half, but thats just my preference because I sit in the N&P :)[/quote]I think we actually score more goals at the River end.[/quote]Don''t think that has been the case this season. First goal at the River End was against Wigan. Almost half the season gone. Balanced up a bit by the Everton and Reading games but most goals this season have gone in at the Barclay End. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 31 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="City1st"]"depends where the sun is." really ? I think you''ll find it tends to be in pretty much the same place (behind the River end)  [/quote]Where does he specify it''s a 3 0''clock kick off? ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Bird 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Lets score 2 goals at the Barclay and two goals at the River End tomorrow, and we''ll all be happy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazza9 0 Posted May 3, 2013 We should kick towards Barclay first half!! We tend to do better that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted May 3, 2013 For a minute, I thought this thread was going to be about the quietest end for the match v the Vile.I hope the Barclay end make a lot more noise than they did for the cup match.OTBC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="Tangible Fixed Assets anyone"] For a minute, I thought this thread was going to be about the quietest end for the match v the Vile.I hope the Barclay end make a lot more noise than they did for the cup match.OTBC![/quote]If i remember correctly you were booted out of your seat to make way for Villa fans at the cup match Tangible and you went on to make a big fuss about it on here so i trust you will be back with the K blockers tomorrow ? [;)][:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted May 3, 2013 South Stand. I''m sure us River End chaps will get our clappers clapping to the max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites