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Introducing... the Minus Column
25 July 2007
Welcome to the Minus Column, here to give you a quick overview of the numerous and sometimes bewildering stats available on our statistics page. If you're not an enthusiast of bean counting (not the type of bean below), number crunching, and dull prose then read no further. Otherwise...
The second thing the Minus Column would like to add is that the compiled stats are complete and pretty much correct for Renaissance. And Renaissance only. Although this column is a keen follower of football and remains up to speed on the intrigue surrounding the Summer league 2007, its not enthusiastic enough to see FremantleMedia and Warne FC slugging it out at 9:20PM on a Wednesday evening.
Therefore we have no idea in which minutes Juan Pablo Rud plundered goals against petrified defences or the average minute it takes Venezuela to score a goal. And when you see Recreativo have conceded "100%" of their goals in the first half of matches that merely indicates they conceded all those goals againt Renaissance.
Statistical breakdowns and figures are offered for league tables, scoring record, and player information to allow one to track and analyse events over the course of season.
Renaissance afficonados might be interested in in the Goals For/Against figures in which matches are broken down into 15 minute segments and scoring patterns calculated. In the first 15 minutes of Renaissance games this season they have scored five goals and conceded three; but their best form is reached in the middle portion of the game where ten goals have been amassed -- over half the season's tally.
One of the most interesting facets of the software package used to produce these stats is the results prediction feature. Not only does the tool predict an outcome but it predicts the result based on previous match analysis, recent form, and head to head record. We're unable to publish the predictions on the stats page but can exclusively reveal tonight's prediction here (bear in mind these are not endorsed by the Minus Column, Rv2, or Renaissance players):
Avalon 1 - 4 Renaissance
Fremantle 0 - 1 Ted Beaker
Warne 2 - 3 Recreativo
The predictions have been surprisingly accurate in the past few weeks -- for winners and results. In fact, so concerned is the TA International Betting Ring (TAIBR) about this new development and its possible effects on their profit margins that they're set to launch an investigation into allegations of match-fixing and the passing of insider information to Top Corner. And on that ludicrous note, we'll conclude this brief guide to our revamped statistics page.
PS: We'd like to add the Minus Column isn't an excuse just to splash an eye-catching image of Shakira on the page. We consider this to be serious commentary and statistical evaluation. Thank you.
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Renaissance glossary
test him!
used when a player is just about to take a shot on goal.
this phrase is often a handicap as it only serves to disorientate the shooting player and result in a wild attempt at goal.
dossier
a blueprint of plans for an intense training session.
a highly detailed and thorough critique of an opponents strengths and weaknesses.
Check out more definitions from the Renaissance Glossary.