A curious thing I've noticed, Dav seems ten times as hard as Romero and Emerson combined
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Strange but for the first time in ages, I wasn’t a nervous wreck for the last 10 mins thinking that we would concede. Has Conte got inside my head already and calmed me down. If so, long may it continue !!
That's a great point, seriously.
He ain't my fave but in the last couple of games Sanchez has certainly been showing a bit more muscle.
5 goals short though.....
I didn’t say that though.
Which reinforces my point, this isn’t just about Ndombele being a fat lazy cunt or needing to “pull his finger out”.
As Conte himself said, some of it is about positional awareness. Which I think is fair, but I also think he’s not exactly been used smartly, tactically speaking. When he was constantly playing as an 8 in Lyon’s cm3, his positional discipline was less of an issue and he was pretty consistent - and not just in ligue1 but the CL too.
Playing as a CM2 in a 343 in terms of transitioning with the ball is no easier as you’ve got one less option ahead/around than in the 4231. It’s just a bit easier defensively maybe. My point is, I don’t really want Ndombele playing in a CM2, he’ll just spend more of his time doing basic water carrying.
I don’t think they are purely tactical, but I think we aren’t going to get the best out of him in certain tactical structures, regardless of any other issues.
Apt headline i read online about our win. Conte finds a pulse at tottenham after win. The club has been cloudy since poch left imo. Still in all four competitions. Could be a great season.
I know what you mean. Personally I love it, but I know some ladies who don't quite understand. It's good to make sure the pond life stays in the pond.
Out of form striker in desperate for a goal shock.
From where I was, I thought Kane tried really hard. He was suffocated quite effectively, but I thought he tried - and I wouldn't trash his performance. Trust me, I will do , if I think he deserves it, but tonight I think he really wanted to commit to the team.
it would cost them more than that - Leeds hate Utd, and look what happened after they got cantona.
We should have gone for him before the Euro's - like we should go for Conor Gallagher asap, before he gets more England caps. That guys got some engine and he's not short on talent. Swap him for N'dombele
Agreed.
Was I imagining it or did Dav look like he'd put a bit of bulk on? It's certainly an area of his game that needs work - when he came up against a Mitrovic, Antoino, a Chris Wood, he'd get tossed around like a rag doll.
I totally agree, most the players just aren't that likeable. We could really do with a VDV type signing in January, a name who the players can get behind and be reminded how to feel something.
He waved people on, exactly like Conte did.
Obviously not satisfied with 1-1 at home. I like that.
We have one of the most likeable players of all time, but we still virtually never sing about him.
Nothing overtly creative and it’s not like old WHL was a frenzied cauldron of intimidating atmosphere.
My season ticket in the old place was South upper, which was supposed to be the hub of the atmosphere, most games it was like a library up there.
The supposed atmosphere at English games is the biggest misnomer in footballdom. It’s generally shit. The atmosphere at many European leagues is much better, most of the time.
They often have designated blokes with megaphones that keep their “ultras” going virtually for the whole 90. Even 2nd tier games. They often allow unofficial standing in these areas and allow the “ultras” to all congregate together regardless of what their ticket says.
Just got back from the game. Was livid after that complete no-show of a first-half. No shots again - think that was almost 3 matches of no shot on target. Appalling. Much better 2nd half - but still the bare minimum you'd expect at home against a depleted Leeds. Good signs, lots of work to do, but trust Conte to whip some of these shits into shape and 3pts was everything today
Megaphones are a bit cringe though in their own right.
Harsh to blame fans for the standing rules....