I am really worried about him. There was a time when he was absolutely battering central defenders to the extent that he had shades of Drogba about him.
He's not been the same player since the World Cup.
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I am really worried about him. There was a time when he was absolutely battering central defenders to the extent that he had shades of Drogba about him.
Think it is more about the team than the player
He got boared one day.
He used to press really hard. Now he doesn't. You can't blame that on the team and not the player.
He used to shrug off defenders and have a great burst of pace. Now he doesn't.
He used to have great movement. Now he doesn't.
He looks slow and lacks dynamism, you would say he was never that quick but go and have a look at some of his earlier games and his speed/energy looks a world away from now.
The fact he barely touches the ball and is having fewer shots with every passing season says he is not getting into positions to receive the ball or not showing for it.
The first goal is key for Tottenham and we concede it too many times. When a team has eleven men behind the ball instead of playing an open game it hinders many including Harry.
We need width on the wings (bring Clarke back, get chalk on his boots and get Sessegnon in ASAP), get defences stretched and get working on the training ground on understanding each others games. Harry is fine, it's what's happening around him that's causing his issues the most.
Biggest problem is that he has no direct competition for his team place, no pressure if he fails to perform. Poch has selected him at times when he wasn't match fit simply because "It's Harry". He's probably the first name on the team sheet (after Lloris) if available and that breeds complacency.The decline in his workrate in the last 3 years has been steady and he's now at disgraceful levels. There is no question he's a supremely talented footballer/goalscorer and a lot of fans might be happy with a goal a game from a handful of involvements where he suddenly turns it on but we're increasingly seeing in recent months that's not enough overall to help us win a game.
He's not leading the line. He's not leading the press. He's got no energy. He doesn't work his bollocks off anymore for the cause. We get dubious selections/formations so Moura can 'do the running up front'. The guy is, deservedly, an integral part of the team. Maybe the integral part. But he shouldn't be untouchable and we should ask questions. When we're asking what's going wrong and why Poch's approach to football is seemingly not presently being carried out/working, look at the main components rather than the easy ones I say.......
As I've said before, I want that 2014-16 version of him back that put it all on the line. That means he probably plays only like 40 games a season rather than 60+, eventually the club might work out that's for his benefit.... But I want to see a bit fire back in his belly. Whisper it, but no matter what the goals stats look like, I don't particularly enjoy watching this version of him. And as I also said over the summer, if I keep seeing this anaemic, tbh lazy, present day version of him I'm going to have to keep hammering him on here. He's not the only one that needs to rediscover that bit of sparkle and hunger, but he's possibly the most crucial one.
The decline in his workrate in the last 3 years has been steady and he's now at disgraceful levels. There is no question he's a supremely talented footballer/goalscorer and a lot of fans might be happy with a goal a game from a handful of involvements where he suddenly turns it on but we're increasingly seeing in recent months that's not enough overall to help us win a game.
He's not leading the line. He's not leading the press. He's got no energy. He doesn't work his bollocks off anymore for the cause. We get dubious selections/formations so Moura can 'do the running up front'. The guy is, deservedly, an integral part of the team. Maybe the integral part. But he shouldn't be untouchable and we should ask questions. When we're asking what's going wrong and why Poch's approach to football is seemingly not presently being carried out/working, look at the main components rather than the easy ones I say.......
As I've said before, I want that 2014-16 version of him back that put it all on the line. That means he probably plays only like 40 games a season rather than 60+, eventually the club might work out that's for his benefit.... But I want to see a bit fire back in his belly. Whisper it, but no matter what the goals stats look like, I don't particularly enjoy watching this version of him. And as I also said over the summer, if I keep seeing this anaemic, tbh lazy, present day version of him I'm going to have to keep hammering him on here. He's not the only one that needs to rediscover that bit of sparkle and hunger, but he's possibly the most crucial one.
Biggest problem is that he has no direct competition for his team place, no pressure if he fails to perform. Poch has selected him at times when he wasn't match fit simply because "It's Harry". He's probably the first name on the team sheet (after Lloris) if available and that breeds complacency.
A spell on the bench might be the cold shower he needs but unfortunately there's no one else to assume his role. Problem needs addressing and Dybala could have been the answer....shame it didn't work out.
Look on the bright side; at least he won't be picked for international duty on his current form.
He is described on most websites as a forward for Juventus and the definition is...But Dybala is not a striker.
He is described on most websites as a forward for Juventus and the definition is...
Forwards are the players on an association football team who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore most responsible for scoring goals.
Their advanced position and limited defensive responsibilities mean forwards normally score more goals on behalf of their team than other players.
In my book that's someone who could put pressure on Harry.
Bang onHarry, Dele and Eriksen haven’t been largely poor for years now.
Their roles all changed and they went from world class game changers, to ploddy ball dwellers.
A few years ago Eriksen and Kane would have ripped Newcastle to bits at home.
Way, too many people lauded their new roles.....called it more efficient, mature and evolutionary.
Personally I thought it was shit, and they were all better in 2015-17.
Some people took a pasting for anything less than complimentary said about the three and Poch....some people even think Kane played well at the Etihad last week.
One thing is abundantly clear now though is that many fans are way beyond blaming Sissoko and can see exactly where our issues are.
A manager who has taken the best striker in the world and turned him into a jogging goal poacher. He’s too much of a pro to blab about it, but you think Harry actually enjoys playing like this?
We treated our back up strikers like shit and now Kane is basically a crock waiting to happen.
For years I’ve been saying use the fucking squad. Rotate when games are dead......but Kane going to Tranmere was lauded on here.
Bizarre.
Well one things clear at least....it certainly wasn’t all Trippiers fault now was it...
A few years ago Eriksen and Kane would have ripped Newcastle to bits at home.
Personally I thought it was shit, and they were all better in 2015-17.
I don't disagree with everything in your rant, but just thought I would point this out.
5-0 at home in 2012 was the last time we 'ripped Newcastle apart' in the league.
16/17 season they were in the Championship anyway.
Not cool - one of my closest friends is a toon fan and our record against them has never been quite what it should be. Even took him up to sit in the south stand one time... Bent scored a header, then we managed to lose 4-1. Fucking tragic.