The Fighting Cock is a forum for fans of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Here you can discuss Spurs latest matches, our squad, tactics and any transfer news surrounding the club. Registration gives you access to all our forums (including 'Off Topic' discussion) and removes most of the adverts (you can remove them all via an account upgrade). You're here now, you might as well...
I'm sure his debut was in August against Liverpool, but this was his first start
What was equally heartening and depressing was how much urgency he had in his game compared to Eriksen.
What was equally heartening and depressing was how much urgency he had in his game compared to Eriksen.
Someone to offer genuine competition and take Eriksen out of his comfort zone will get him back on his feet.
I don't think Eriksen would be the sort of person to respond positively to that though. Far more likely to just think "Well, I'm better than this anyway, I want to join Barcelona, cya".
Can't see it motivating him. His mentality is very, very weak.
Agreed.
And if that's his mentality, he won't be here much longer. I'd much rather see Lamela in his position, we RARELY see Lamela centrally in games on a consistent basis. It's time to get him involved when he's back.
I think with Eriksen there must be something mental, Eriksen has so much ability but is not a better player than when he first arrived at Spurs.
Might be a competition thing, Walker and Rose are so much better for having Trippier and Davies looking over their shoulder. Someone to offer genuine competition and take Eriksen out of his comfort zone will get him back on his feet.
Why is this troll maggot back?...Siggy...
COYS
His passing ability is exceptional. He just has unique technique for it, I remember seeing yesterday even a long pass back to the goalkeeper that he did under no pressure, the way he hit the ball getting the perfect weight to it and accuracy was beautiful to watch. He just has amazing ability and I seems not to have the drawbacks you would expect for a player of his experience. I'm really excited to see what he can achieve.
Not surprised to see him compared to Eriksen. It's crazy how much more Winks gave to our game yesterday than Eriksen.
Poch dreams of putting up a home-grown starting eleven one day.... I believe Winks will be a part of that... I think he has the talent to play for us in no 10 role one day. His decision making is extremely good, he has that bit of pace and, just like Mason did, he isn't shy of passing the ball forwards. The difference to Mason is his tempo of play. He seems to know when to play which kind of pass. Very excited about him..
Reminds me of Iniesta. Not that he's anywhere near as good, just the way he plays.