The Rangers FC 751 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Creating quite the stir in his homeland. Maybe we'll get a fee? http://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2016/04/07/numbers-fraser-aird Here’s one for the stat nerds. Canadian winger-turned-right back Fraser Aird, 21, is now five games into his young Major League Soccer career. It’s not a huge sample, but it’s enough to at least start seeing certain trends. We know Aird is still learning the position, but how has he fared so far? Let’s take a look at the numbers. 16 Aird leads Whitecaps FC with 16 tackles, including a season-high five last weekend vs. LA Galaxy. Aird’s 16 tackles are the fifth highest among MLS defenders so far this season. Part of this would be a natural result of opponents choosing to attack down Aird’s side. So if nothing else, he’s been busy. 8 Not only does Aird lead Whitecaps FC with eight successful crosses, six more than the next closest player, he also leads the entire league. Opta defines a successful cross as a cross that reaches a teammate. Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson said that one of Aird’s strengths is his delivery from the flank – and this proves it. 5 Along those lines, Aird has created five chances for his teammates so far this season (defined as a pass or cross instrumental in creating a goal-scoring opportunity). The only Whitecaps FC player who has created more chances so far this season is Pedro Morales (7). Did you know? Aird is also among the top five ‘Caps in blocks, interceptions, successful passes, passes into the final third, and duels won. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Good to see him doing well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,315 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 How would the Whitecaps fare in the SPL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Delighted for him and glad he's nowhere near our squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 4 minutes ago, VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS said: How would the Whitecaps fare in the SPL? Top three. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rangers FC 751 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 3 minutes ago, sassaaaa said: Delighted for him and glad he's nowhere near our squad. You never know, perhaps he could be our competition for Tavernier next season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,315 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Cheers Dude, means that Aird is progressing - hopefully to a level where he can demonstrate it in the SPL Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGates 406 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Mls players all midgets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwbear 399 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Lad looked ok when he first got into the team but got worse with every game even with the under 20s he was poor and when he came on against st mirren this season he looked scared the ball was going to bite him good luck to the lad but he has no future with us unfortunately Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Good stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Jolly good, has he won anything worthwhile yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rangers FC 751 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 13 minutes ago, The Rangers FC said: You never know, perhaps he could be our competition for Tavernier next season On that note, does anyone know how McCrorie is progressing at Ayr? It's been a bit quiet recently Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,615 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 65% of those stats were ambiguous, the other half were just questionable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 That is actually quite decent cause the MLS is a pretty good league compared to the SPL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hope it works out for the lad, gave nothing but 100% for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 28 minutes ago, VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS said: How would the Whitecaps fare in the SPL? Above Dundee Hivees Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Who knows, maybe another example of a loan deal where the player makes the most of the opportunity to better his game, prove a point and come back a much better player. I hope this is the case. Let's look for a positive outcome for us in this loan deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 His mum was over at the game a few weeks ago, fair play to him whatever happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Good luck to him, but I never want to see him in a Rangers jersey again. Total rank!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,241 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 He's just on loan is he not? Anyway good luck to him. Do they play with a lighter ball? Or have smaller first defenders? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Happy for him, always played for the jersey, maybe not the best but always gave his all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Not Rangers class and would never make it with us but if the young man is doing well back home in Canada then I'm happy for him. I'm not expecting a fee but if we get a little bit of money then happy days but I'd rather he just done well and found a suitable club going forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepete 1 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 When does his loan end? Seeing as the mls season has just started. Is it the end of our season? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Good he is doing well but I don't expect him to return. Was given enough game time when here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 11 minutes ago, bluepete said: When does his loan end? Seeing as the mls season has just started. Is it the end of our season? September/October I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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