Opta Jury: Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Wright-Phillips' move from Man City to Chelsea comes under scrutiny.
July 17, 2005, was a red-letter day for Shaun Wright-Phillips as he made the momentous decision to leave Manchester City and sign for the newly-crowned Premiership champions Chelsea.
The diminutive winger had been linked with a move away from Eastlands for some time but many felt that a move to Jose Mourinho's star-studded squad would stifle the wideman's career. Eight months on, it is arguable that those naysayers were right, as Wright-Phillips has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.
Wright-Phillips' final campaign for Manchester City was one that caught the eye of scouts the continent over as he terrorised opposition defences with a combination of pace and fiendish trickery. He also broke into the England team, scoring on his debut against Ukraine in August 2004 and emerging with great dignity after suffering racist abuse in England's troubled friendly in Spain.
He ended the Premiership campaign with 10 goals, four assists, and the undivided adoration of the Manchester City fans. They were saddened by his decision to move to London but no-one at the club stood in his way. His statistics this season, however, reflect the difficult time he has endured at Stamford Bridge.
| Shaun Wright-Phillips | ||
| Player | 2004-05 | 2005-06 |
| Club | Manchester City | Chelsea |
| Appearances | 34 | 20 |
| Minutes On Pitch | 2,997 | 765 |
| Goal Attempts | ||
| Goals | 10 | 0 |
| Shots On Target | 27 | 5 |
| Shots Off Target | 38 | 7 |
| Shooting Accuracy | 42% | 42% |
| Chance Conversion | 15% | 0% |
| Passing | ||
| Goal Assists | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 959 | 212 |
| Pass Completion % | 75% | 70% |
| Crossing | ||
| Total Crosses | 129 | 39 |
| Cross Completion % | 17% | 26% |
| Dribbling | ||
| Dribbles & Runs | 341 | 97 |
| Dribble Completion % | 59% | 44% |
