MrJibbles Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 How effective was Bacary Sagna in his first season at Arsenal? This might sum it up: he lost just one tackle every 4.8 Premier League games.That statistic begins to tell the story of Sagna’s season. The Frenchman had a huge impact from arguably the toughest position on the field in which to make your mark.New signings from abroad often need a ‘bedding-in period’; Sagna didn’t need one. He hit the ground running and he showed no signs of losing momentum throughout the campaign. The numbers bear this out.In his 29 appearances, Sagna only failed to win the ball a paltry five times. In comparison, more established Premier League right-backs failed to scale the same heights. Tottenham’s Pascal Chimbonda lost a fifth of his tackles and Wes Brown only won 69 per cent of his — Bacary’s win ratio was 80 per cent.But defending isn’t just about bite. Sagna’s awareness and intellect was a prominent aspect of his game as well. He didn’t always need to make a tackle thanks to spotting the danger in advance. Sagna made 13 important interceptions and 46 crucial clearances.So he completed his primary duty with aplomb. What else did Sagna bring to the table?The dreadlocked defender typified the modern full-back, bringing an extra dimension to Arsenal’s attacking raids. He sent in 38 crosses and his haul of four assists was the fourth best showing by a Premier League full-back.There was something very easy on the eye about Sagna too. The Frenchman showed an assuredness on the ball that complemented his combative approach. The wily Frenchman tormented opposing defenders with a dribble completion rate of nearly 80 per cent - Portsmouth and England right-back Glen Johnson came in at a shade under 60 per cent.Injury robbed the Gunners of Sagna’s service for the last seven games of the season but his talents had already been recognised by fans and fellow professionals. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year and Arsenal fans voted him fourth in the Player of the Season poll. Both accolades were richly deserved.Below is a table all the facts and figures you need to know about the Club’s indomitable No 3.Statistic NumberAppearances 29Minutes 2463Goals 1Assists 4Yellow Cards 3Red Cards 0Clearances 46Interceptions 13Passes made 216Passes completed 139Tackles made 26Tackles won 21Tackles lost 5Dribbles made 18Dribbles successful 14Dribbles unsuccessful 4http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav...k+at+his+season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 badman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens_Lengman Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Very impressive. If only the rest of the back 4 could be as Solid over the period of a whole seasonI can't actually recall him making a mistake that led directly to a goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc Nasty Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 If only the rest of the back 4 could be as Solid over the period of a whole seasonWe'd be flawless if that were the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Barksdale Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Best Right Back in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc Nasty Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Sagna>>>>>>>You would never think it was his first season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afroman Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 hopefully he carries on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbillion Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yer Sagna He Is A Serious Right Back .. Held It Down Nicely Cant Say Much For Senderos Dough ... Crying An AlsortsHang tight Tourte Right Midfield As Well .. Wat Was Wenga Finkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 good player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.B.Blackman Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Very impressive, always knew he would be on these stats when the season ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young £ Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Very impressive, always knew he would be on these stats when the season ends.lol yer right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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