I can also vouch for him being a totally fantastic fella. Met him the week after Ryan Mason was assaulted by Cahill. Hull were in London playing (Fulham I think) and the team were in the hotel we were staying in. Had a chat for 10 minutes or so. A genuinely nice bloke. Spurs through and through.
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I love Dawson, met him in 2011 when my friend (pictured in the front and sadly no longer with us) was given a box for Spurs v Woolwich by a charity that organised experiences for terminally ill patients. Daws was out injured at the time so they must have had him on meet-and-greet duties, but top top fella who's really down to earth and friendly. Also in the picture are me and my two sons. Was great to top off an excellent day with a win...
This man gets some stick which is just totally unjustified. It seems every time we concede people do everything they can to pin it on him. What is it with people and the fookin scapegoat game?!?
This man saved our bacon several times yesterday with some fantastic last ditch tackles but not once were they mentioned and I have no doubt the one tiny thing he did wrong, passing the ball when he should of cleared it, will be the only thing most people take from his game yesterday.
He is without a doubt the most dedicated player on our team so it really mystifies me why he gets so much stick. A good example of the unjustified stick he gets is his long balls. Now they are by no means great but considering he pulls off 7.1 successful ones a game, the most in the team, from the 10.7 he tries it's ridiculous what some people claim, ie 'they're shit'.
The man is a Spurs legend, sure he lacks pace but he gives his all 100% of the time and can always be relied on to put in a good shift at the back.
Rant over.
This man saved our bacon several times yesterday with some fantastic last ditch tackles but not once were they mentioned and I have no doubt the one tiny thing he did wrong, passing the ball when he should of cleared it, will be the only thing most people take from his game yesterday.
He is without a doubt the most dedicated player on our team so it really mystifies me why he gets so much stick. A good example of the unjustified stick he gets is his long balls. Now they are by no means great but considering he pulls off 7.1 successful ones a game, the most in the team, from the 10.7 he tries it's ridiculous what some people claim, ie 'they're shit'.
The man is a Spurs legend, sure he lacks pace but he gives his all 100% of the time and can always be relied on to put in a good shift at the back.
Rant over.
I'm sad to see Daws go, and will be watching Hull even more closely now. 'Spurs B' 
I've given out a few likes on this page, can't go through all the posts in the thread to give all the likes the pro-Daws posts deserve, but good luck to Daws, and hurry up Fazio, we need you.
I've given out a few likes on this page, can't go through all the posts in the thread to give all the likes the pro-Daws posts deserve, but good luck to Daws, and hurry up Fazio, we need you.
You have to love people who you always think of as having a huge smile on their face.
Such a welcome antidote to the bad news, misery and cynicism everywhere else (I don't just mean at Spurs, everywhere)
Such a welcome antidote to the bad news, misery and cynicism everywhere else (I don't just mean at Spurs, everywhere)
Not only is it unfair to slag AVB, he was open minded enough to allow Dawson a chance to play his way back into the team and win him over despite his initial judgment. So far, this is one of the big success stories of AVB's tenure at Spurs and contrary to everything we had been told about his man management abilities.
when the pub shuts
Terminate his contract?
Why? To make this club even less recognizable. Dawson is the type of player who should be here in one capacity or another for his whole career.
Even if we pair Vlad and Vertonghen as first choice next season, who do you think we can get to sit on our bench thats better than Dawson?
Laughable
The time is right, but nevertheless is a bit teary to see a true Spursy player leave.
I'll admit I wasn't his biggest fan in these recent months, but I can't deny his commitment.
He was always there to put his body on the line.
Whether he was having a good day or bad, he always gave his full.
Good luck at Hull, big fella ... I'm sure he's got a lot to offer them.
I'll admit I wasn't his biggest fan in these recent months, but I can't deny his commitment.
He was always there to put his body on the line.
Whether he was having a good day or bad, he always gave his full.
Good luck at Hull, big fella ... I'm sure he's got a lot to offer them.
Hull are as bad as Madrid when it comes to taking our players, we should start a partnership with them.
Always struck me as genuine, a thoroughly nice guy. I love it when players feel the same about the Club as we do. We've had a lot worse to put up with, another one who ran his heart out for us whenever he played.
Love Daws. He was my hero as a kid, which is why perhaps I grew up with no technical ability but handy in the air with a penchant for lumping strikers.
Top bloke and great servant to Spurs and everywhere else he has gone. One ex player I would genuinely like to meet
Top bloke and great servant to Spurs and everywhere else he has gone. One ex player I would genuinely like to meet
Daws was a great player for us, top man and he has genuine love for Tottenham. He was proud to wear our shirt.
