Simon Gleave, Infostrada’s man about town, had these interesting factoids up moments ago in relation to West Brom’s current drubbing at the hand of Swansea:
What has happened to West Brom this evening? Or should it have been expected considering they were only +4 v same matches last term
— Simon Gleave (@SimonGleave) November 28, 2012
Both WBA and Swansea took 47 points last season. Before tonight WBA +4 v same 13 opponents to date, Swansea +3 but one 9pts ahead of other
— Simon Gleave (@SimonGleave) November 28, 2012
Moreover, their Total Shots Ratio this season so far is .437. Their average last year was .469. So, in fact, there is evidence West Brom are performing a little better than their dominance on the pitch would suggest.
Surely a better explanation for their current drubbing than the BBC’s Mark Lawro Lawrenson’s assertion West Brom “believe their own hype”? And certainly reason to think a correction of sorts may be in the offing for the Baggies as the season progresses.
