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I am probably his biggest fan but i do think he will need to learn to demand the ball more and get a bit rougher in tackles , also his movement without the ball has always been his biggest downside
But i think that it is also down to his more controlling role , he needs to get the ball up to the attacking midfielders more than creating something on his own
Still , seeing him drift by players in his bizarre but fluent style is a thing of beauty
But i think that it is also down to his more controlling role , he needs to get the ball up to the attacking midfielders more than creating something on his own
Still , seeing him drift by players in his bizarre but fluent style is a thing of beauty
Eskimo said:
Nice. I'd rep you but I'm on my phone.
I think he's been great, more physical that modric, not as good at passing and more or less equal in terms of getting past players. The way he gets past them in crazy though, great to watch.
Eskimo said:
This is quality. To make it truly amazing the last two lines would need to be customised....answers on a postcard !
Something so bizzare about it. So unpredictable and fuckin mesmerizing.Belgian Spur said:
SanDiegoYiddo said:
He looks like he cant play at times but the ball never leaves his feet and what's more , he never ever watches the ball , you should keep an eye on that next game. He always keeps his head up while dribbling , he only looks at the ball if he wants to shoot
Just simplySteed_Train said:
Whoa, Dembèlè (Bam-ba-Lam)
Whoa, Dembèlè (Bam-ba-Lam)
Dembele is a Yid (Bam-ba-Lam)
Dembele is a Yid (Bam-ba-Lam)
Definitely getting this going at the next 1882 game.
Personally, I think he's been great for us this season - immense presence on the field and one of the more uderrated performers, if anything. Half the price of Modric, mind you. Coasts past players as if they're road signs
Here's a good article on him, if anyone fancies a read
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/8378257?
His passing against Utd
91% pass accuracy, including 4 chances created, 2 out of 2 tackles, 3 out of 3 successful dribbles, 4 out of 5 headers won
Long may he be with us.
Here's a good article on him, if anyone fancies a read
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/8378257?
His passing against Utd
91% pass accuracy, including 4 chances created, 2 out of 2 tackles, 3 out of 3 successful dribbles, 4 out of 5 headers won
Long may he be with us.
People that do not watch entire games of the Mighthy Hotspur will not appreciate the influence he has on the pitch , he controls , tackles, passes and shoots (poorly for the moment but lets hope that will get better). There will be people moaning about the lack of direct assists or goals coming from him but his play revolves about percentages , about making sure he covers the midfield area and allows the players around him to roam more freely. I know a few Fulham fans and they all say that they are missing him very much.
He's coming along nicely, still a bit inconsistent though. As good as he was against United and in other games this season, he did have a shocker against QPR.
Pleasantly surprised at how well he has fitted in and we evidently miss his influence when he's not there in the middle. Hopefully he keeps fit, keeps improving and finds the net a bit more often.
Pleasantly surprised at how well he has fitted in and we evidently miss his influence when he's not there in the middle. Hopefully he keeps fit, keeps improving and finds the net a bit more often.
Think he galvanised the team against United in the second half. Just oozes confidence and others pick up on that. Him just casually drifting past 3 or 4 players is sensual. His almost assist for that Dempsey chance would of been awesome also (the left foot tap at degaya) 
Thats was amazing from both players (except the finish) for diff reasons , Moussa for dribbling himself trough such a tight spot with ease and Dempsey for staying on his feet and good ball control + determination. I love it when a player stays on his feet and tries to score in stead of going down like he has just been shot.Think he galvanised the team against United in the second half. Just oozes confidence and others pick up on that. Him just casually drifting past 3 or 4 players is sensual. His almost assist for that Dempsey chance would of been awesome also (the left foot tap at degaya)
I've noticed the past few games I've been to since our lord protector Sandro got injured, that Dembele seems to be sitting deeper than previously with Parker more advanced. I made this point to the guy behind me yesterday and every time our play broke down it seemed Parker was 10-15 further forward.
This clearly seems the wrong way round a) due to Dembele's ability b) due to Parker's predictability in attack (think he's fantastic....just not good going forward).
With Holtby roaming, I feel AVB should work on not having Parker venture further forward than the centre circle and then push Dembele on a bit.
The 2/3 players he skips past on the half way line, might not be so easy on the edge of their box but it will surely lead to more free kicks in dangerous areas and a few times breaking through and laying it on (like against Man U where Dempsey's shot was saved).
This clearly seems the wrong way round a) due to Dembele's ability b) due to Parker's predictability in attack (think he's fantastic....just not good going forward).
With Holtby roaming, I feel AVB should work on not having Parker venture further forward than the centre circle and then push Dembele on a bit.
The 2/3 players he skips past on the half way line, might not be so easy on the edge of their box but it will surely lead to more free kicks in dangerous areas and a few times breaking through and laying it on (like against Man U where Dempsey's shot was saved).