TopCat Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Or were there only 36 games in a season back then and we've actually played a game more.Also, prior to 1994 (I think) it was only 2 points for a win, so not really directly comparable.89/90: 30 points after 36 games and finish 9th out of 10. Would have been 40 points with three points for a win. 1.11 points per game. 90/91 19 points after 36 games and finish bottom. Would have been 24 with three points for a win. 0.66 points per game. My word we used to be shite 🤣91/92 24 points after 44 games. Would have been 30 points with three points for a win. 0.68 point per game. We finally got relegated that year. This year our points per game average will be 1.16, if we lose to United at the weekend.Every top flight season we’ve had since has been 38 games (apart from last year) and three points for a win. Points totals:2001 30 points and relegation 2007 36 points 2008 41 points 2009 37 points 2010 34 points 2011 (DL revolution) 33 points 2012 43 points 2013 41 points 2014 39 points 2015 30 points and relegation2019 32 points 2020 29 points after 30 games 0.97 PPG2021 44 points after 37 games Therefore, yes it is correct that this is our best top flight points tally since the 80’s. Remains correct even after adjusting the early 90’s seasons to three points for a win and PPG average for different season lengths.Would have been a successful season regardless. To have achieved all this despite the Covid issues in September, the fixture pile up in February and two Hampden semi finals... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 89/90: 30 points after 36 games and finish 9th out of 10. Would have been 40 points with three points for a win. 1.11 points per game. 90/91 19 points after 36 games and finish bottom. Would have been 24 with three points for a win. 0.66 points per game. My word we used to be shite 91/92 24 points after 44 games. Would have been 30 points with three points for a win. 0.68 point per game. We finally got relegated that year. This year our points per game average will be 1.16, if we lose to United at the weekend.Every top flight season we’ve had since has been 38 games (apart from last year) and three points for a win. Points totals:2001 30 points and relegation 2007 36 points 2008 41 points 2009 37 points 2010 34 points 2011 (DL revolution) 33 points 2012 43 points 2013 41 points 2014 39 points 2015 30 points and relegation2019 32 points 2020 29 points after 30 games 0.97 PPG2021 44 points after 37 games Therefore, yes it is correct that this is our best top flight points tally since the 80’s. Remains correct even after adjusting the early 90’s seasons to three points for a win and PPG average for different season lengths.Would have been a successful season regardless. To have achieved all this despite the Covid issues in September, the fixture pile up in February and two Hampden semi finals... Aye, as I said, not directly comparable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Aye, as I said, not directly comparable.Well, it is. You just give three points for a win instead of two then calculate the difference. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Well, it is. You just give three points for a win instead of two then calculate the difference. Aye, so not directly comparable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Aye, so not directly comparable.In the sense that nothing is directly comparable or...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 In the sense that nothing is directly comparable or...?FFS, it isn't difficult. If you have to manipulate the data before comparison then it isn't DIRECTLY comparable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 FFS, it isn't difficult. If you have to manipulate the data before comparison then it isn't DIRECTLY comparable.My point was that this is the best top flight points tally since the 80’s, which is factually correct.You then pointed out this wasn’t a fair comparison due to two points for a win in the early 90’s.So then compared the two based on three points for a win, which still makes this season as the best top flight season since the 80’s. Now it’s not directly comparable 🤣 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 My point was that this is the best top flight points tally since the 80’s, which is factually correct.You then pointed out this wasn’t a fair comparison due to two points for a win in the early 90’s.So then compared the two based on three points for a win, which still makes this season as the best top flight season since the 80’s. Now it’s not directly comparable You mentioned "a game to spare" when, in reality, we have played a game more than some seasons.Also, my first reply to you said DIRECTLY COMPARABLE (see below), so what are you whinging about.Are you really saying that if you have to manipulate the data to get something directly comparable it means that the original data was directly comparable?I never disagreed that we have more points, I just pointed out the fallacy of using only points as a yardstick.Or were there only 36 games in a season back then and we've actually played a game more.Also, prior to 1994 (I think) it was only 2 points for a win, so not really directly comparable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 40 minutes ago, Slarti said: You mentioned "a game to spare" when, in reality, we have played a game more than some seasons. Also, my first reply to you said DIRECTLY COMPARABLE (see below), so what are you whinging about. Are you really saying that if you have to manipulate the data to get something directly comparable it means that the original data was directly comparable? I never disagreed that we have more points, I just pointed out the fallacy of using only points as a yardstick. I'm with Topcat on this. As far as I can see, in your opinion, NO season can be compared to any other as there are many variables to consider. On this premise, no one should suggest we're better/worse/ the same as we were in previous years as it would depend on how good/bad/mediocre the opposition players/teams/coaches/pitches are. I think you're being a little pedantic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 I'm with Topcat on this. As far as I can see, in your opinion, NO season can be compared to any other as there are many variables to consider. On this premise, no one should suggest we're better/worse/ the same as we were in previous years as it would depend on how good/bad/mediocre the opposition players/teams/coaches/pitches are. I think you're being a little pedantic.He was talking about points gained and games played (or, actually, games left to play) and that's what I pointed out the flaws in. The teams in the league, the players who are in those teams, the types of surface, the weather or anything else was irrelevant to the point he was making. I just addressed his points. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Just now, Slarti said: 27 minutes ago, stlucifer said: I'm with Topcat on this. As far as I can see, in your opinion, NO season can be compared to any other as there are many variables to consider. On this premise, no one should suggest we're better/worse/ the same as we were in previous years as it would depend on how good/bad/mediocre the opposition players/teams/coaches/pitches are. I think you're being a little pedantic. He was talking about points gained and games played (or, actually, games left to play) and that's what I pointed out the flaws in. The teams in the league, the players who are in those teams, the types of surface, the weather or anything else was irrelevant to the point he was making. I just addressed his points. Which is why I consider you're being pedantic. If you think judgements can indeed be made on how much we have developed, what would you gauge it on? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Which is why I consider you're being pedantic. If you think judgements can indeed be made on how much we have developed, what would you gauge it on?I'm being pedantic because I only addressed the points he mentioned???Really???Nobody was talking about how we have developed or how to measure it, so why are you bringing that up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Slarti said: I'm being pedantic because I only addressed the EXACT points he mentioned??? By suggesting the theory he put out was flawed due to nothing being EXACTLY the same Really??? Nobody was talking about how we have developed or how to measure it, so why are you bringing that up? Why else do you think Topcat took the time to, firstly, suggest the team have done better results wise, then, when you challenged him on his figures because the seasons were different, took time to adjust for points variation and or season length, showing that that was still the case? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Why else do you think Topcat took the time to, firstly, suggest the team have done better results wise, then, when you challenged him on his figures because the seasons were different, took time to adjust for points variation and or season length, showing that that was still the case?What he did afterwards is totally irrelevant to my response to his post (shown below) where he only mentioned "points tally" and games "to spare".It's not really difficult to understand. He made specific points, I addressed only those points, so what is your issue with it?Update:Best points tally in a top flight season since the 80’s With one game to spare! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Slarti said: What he did afterwards is totally irrelevant to my response to his post (shown below) where he only mentioned "points tally" and games "to spare". It's not really difficult to understand. He made specific points, I addressed only those points, so what is your issue with it? Yeah, as much as I see what you trying to do, I'm with Top Cat here too. His point is perfectly reasonable and you know very well what he's trying to say you wee trouble-making rascal you. You've got to remember he's not as far as I am aware a mathematician and isn't presenting a formal proof complete with definitions. He's just making a comparative point that we haven't had this good a season since a time in the very distant past when you were still able to sustain an erection without external aids such as splints, pills and so forth. He's actually gone beyond the call of duty to convert 2 point games into 3 points in a futile attempt to satisfy your pedantry. If I had known in advance he was going to try, I'd have stopped him from wasting his time. I'm with him on this. 1981 we're looking at I think (if you include 2 Cup semi finals). ETA. Blimey. We were still shutting shops at half day on a Wednesday and not allowing anything to open on a Sunday. Edited May 13, 2021 by oaksoft 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Yes, I’m in the Slarti is being a pedantic arse here camp. That’s 3 against 1 Slarti so I think the rules are that you now need to apologise profusely to Top Cat, put a dunce’s cap on and stand in the corner for half an hour with your trousers round your ankles. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Yeah, as much as I see what you trying to do, I'm with Top Cat here too. His point is perfectly reasonable and you know very well what he's trying to say you wee trouble-making rascal you. You've got to remember he's not as far as I am aware a mathematician and isn't presenting a formal proof complete with definitions. He's just making a comparative point that we haven't had this good a season since a time in the very distant past when you were still able to sustain an erection without external aids such as splints, pills and so forth. He's actually gone beyond the call of duty to convert 2 point games into 3 points in a futile attempt to satisfy your pedantry. If I had known in advance he was going to try, I'd have stopped him from wasting his time. I'm with him on this. 1981 we're looking at I think (if you include 2 Cup semi finals). ETA. Blimey. We were still shutting shops at half day on a Wednesday and not allowing anything to open on a Sunday. Yes, I’m in the Slarti is being a pedantic arse here camp. That’s 3 against 1 Slarti so I think the rules are that you now need to apologise profusely to Top Cat, put a dunce’s cap on and stand in the corner for half an hour with your trousers round your ankles. Yeah, well, I don't really care what your opinions are, I've never been one to court popularity - I'd rather be right than popular and, in this instance, I get my wish. And, I think our Jersey friend just wants to see my bare arse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, oaksoft said: Yeah, as much as I see what you trying to do, I'm with Top Cat here too. His point is perfectly reasonable and you know very well what he's trying to say you wee trouble-making rascal you. You've got to remember he's not as far as I am aware a mathematician and isn't presenting a formal proof complete with definitions. He's just making a comparative point that we haven't had this good a season since a time in the very distant past when you were still able to sustain an erection without external aids such as splints, pills and so forth. He's actually gone beyond the call of duty to convert 2 point games into 3 points in a futile attempt to satisfy your pedantry. If I had known in advance he was going to try, I'd have stopped him from wasting his time. I'm with him on this. 1981 we're looking at I think (if you include 2 Cup semi finals). ETA. Blimey. We were still shutting shops at half day on a Wednesday and not allowing anything to open on a Sunday. Clearly not a buddie Half day was Tuesday and Friarshall was open Sundays Edited May 14, 2021 by Danny 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Slash said: Given this appears to be a massive pile on, I’m also favouring Slarti just because I like to see the underdog come back 3-2 and it’s not over yet! Aw naw. Next thing we know, Balfy will come along to score the equaliser. And can I just state for the record, that when I suggested the appropriate penance for Slarti, I had absolutely no idea that the poor wee fella couldnae afford underpants. 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, oaksoft said: ETA. Blimey. We were still shutting shops at half day on a Wednesday and not allowing anything to open on a Sunday. In the olden days, iirc, Tuesday was Paisley’s half day shop shutting, not Wednesday. ...but perhaps I’m being pedantic? ETA... Should have finished the thread before commenting. Danny boy concurs.... Edited May 14, 2021 by antrin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 In the olden days, iirc, Tuesday was Paisley’s half day shop shutting, not Wednesday. ...but perhaps I’m being pedantic? ETA... Should have finished the thread before commenting. Danny boy concurs.... There are still a couple of places that have the Tuesday half day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 Given this appears to be a massive pile on, I’m also favouring Slarti just because I like to see the underdog come back 3-2 and it’s not over yet! Or is it 3-3? I’m losing track…..Not so much of a pile on, they're more of a tag team. However, if you actually want the count, your involvement makes it 4-2 against us - but I'm sure we could take them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Slarti said: Yeah, well, I don't really care what your opinions are, I've never been one to court popularity - I'd rather be right than popular and, in this instance, I get my wish. And, I think our Jersey friend just wants to see my bare arse. I won't lie. I was fine with the dunce's cap but then he mentioned trousers round the ankles and all manner of red flags started waving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Danny said: Clearly not a buddie Half day was Tuesday and Friarshall was open Sundays At that point of my life? No I wasn't. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 59 minutes ago, antrin said: In the olden days, iirc, Tuesday was Paisley’s half day shop shutting, not Wednesday. ...but perhaps I’m being pedantic? ETA... Should have finished the thread before commenting. Danny boy concurs.... I have never lived in Paisley. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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