I would love to see him turn things around, as I think he is a talent when fit. But unfortunately I don't think he will, time is not on his side. I would love it if I was wrong.
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Disagree?
He literally just posted a picture of him in the new stadium.
Mate, this is not about sentiment or disliking the bloke or saying he does not give his all.
It's that he is not good enough for us. Nothing more nothing less.
If there's a reason to cunt off Spurs, they won't miss a beat......All the haters came back at once.
You've just said you can't believe how someone can disagree he won't be seen at the stadium again after he's just posted a picture of himself at the stadium.
No idea why you've brought up sentiment, dislike or quality.
...the post you responded to...Hmmmm....
Maybe my point is not about him being seen at the stadium or not.
"Erik Lamela will never be seen at the new Stadium"
Amazing that anyone would disagree.
His 2019 highlights:
won't ever be given a new contract
Total myth. Only player in the entire squad not on a contract given by Poch.
Poch may just be giving him some minutes ahead of the transfer window to let it be known he's fit and ready to play. I'll be proven wrong if he gets a new contract.
My position has always been that he's never been in Poch's long term plans, has not and will not be offered a new contract and will be sold in the Summer.
I haven't changed my mind that I think he'll move on in the Summer. His contract situation dictates that. E
When he gets a new contract, then I'll admit I was wrong.
Lots of stories a few weeks ago that a raft of players will be offered new contracts at the end of the season but Lamela isn't one of them. When this comes to fruition I promise not to gloat... honestly. And if it comes to pass that Lamela is sold, I will not rub your nose in it... I really... sincerely, cough, cough, mean that... honestly.
What has to happen for you to look inwards and think "you know what, I've been completely wrong here".
1) New contract
And when he signs a new contract, then he'll no longer be the only player at the club that Poch has not given a new contract to, then you'll have something to poke me in the eye with.
With Moura coming this window he's certain to go. Only the most blinkered of fans wouldn't see that.
Poch claims 'painful' choice to drop Juan Foyth wasn't just his decision
So from reading that it sounds like it was a straight choice between Foyth and Lamela, the Head Scout and Poch wanting Foyth in and Levy and the "administration" (the money men) wanting Lamela in, as it would reduce his transfer value if he were ommitted (case in point being Moura) and the reality is that neither will probably play much so putting Lamela in made better financial sense. It wasn't a football decision because there's too many players ahead of both.
The "painful" decision clearly revolved around retaining Foyth in the squad or bringing Lamela into it, who had been ommitted from the Group Stage squad even though he was on course to be fit for the latter games. There was clearly a very high up meeting about it, and Poch found the outcome "painful".
Ok, and maybe when Lamela doesn't start against Liverpool, Woolwich or Juventus.
I'm gonna avoid referencing Lamela from now on because he's not really doing anything worthy of talking about and it's just the same old arguments and Lamela isn't going to play enough to even have a debate about, but that won't stop the same old posters telling us how skillful he is, the most skillful player at the club apparently, how he's Poch's main man and his embodiment on the pitch.
Lamela as an option in important games ahead Eriksen, Dele or Son? Absolutely no chance
It's not enough to "get it". You would "get it" if you played for Spurs but that doesn't mean you should. The last two starts he had in the PL before his injury were away to Bournemouth and West Brom. He was the worst attacking player in each game. I see no improvement. What does he bring ahead of Son? Virtually nothing. He doesn't impact the game. As a back up to Dele or Alli he's fine but playing him wide he's pointless, on either side, especially when we have a player the quality of Son and now Moura.
I hope Poch learnt a lesson today and doesn't repeat this mistake. When we dominate possession against a team that has ten men behind the ball, Lamela offers nothing, never has.
I cannot stay quiet when it could cost us points and cause us to miss out on the CL. I called it the moment the team was announced yesterday and the game panned out just as I thought it would and predictably ended up with him being subbed after 60 odd minutes. We might need 80 points to get CL! Son should start ahead of Lamela in every league game until CL is secured. There's no room for error. I think Poch has learnt his lesson and Son will start against Huddersfield, Juve and Bournemouth so the topic fortunately won't need to be discussed.
Right are wrong are often not black and white but subjective versions of reality.
His short passing is good but his long passing isn't.
I was wrong about Lamela. I didn't think he was good enough for Spurs because I don't think he's good enough for a top 4 team. I'm still right about this, but we're not a top 4 club anymore (absolutely no chance this season) so by default he has become good enough for us.
We've got no chance of top 4.
What an absolute cunt you are.
Imagine the West Ham Cat Nonce demanding someone admit they are wrong.Maybe you and a few others could man up admit you've been wrong about him and he's never become the "world class" player you believed he was. You keep telling us he's this or he's that but keeps being shit, when even he's fit that is.
What has to happen for you to look inwards and think "you know what, I've been completely wrong here".
1) New contract
Maybe you and a few others could man up admit you've been wrong about him and he's never become the "world class" player you believed he was. You keep telling us he's this or he's that but keeps being shit, when even he's fit that is.
Amazing how you revel in cunting off someone who lives, breathes and plays his heart out for Spurs.
You've followed up a post where he's said he's in love with the New Stadium going get rid.
Luckily Pochettino adores him.
It is personal though when your bumchum suggests he's faking injuries, has a drug addiction and mocks his mental health.Poch adores him yeah right
Where's the cunt off ? Far worse said about other players on this forum none of this is personal I just happen to think Lamela doesn't belong to this level.
It is personal though when your bumchum suggests he's faking injuries, has a drug addiction and mocks his mental health.
Also,
So yea, Poch adores him. Argue all you like fella, you're wrong.
It is personal though when your bumchum suggests he's faking injuries, has a drug addiction and mocks his mental health.
Also,
So yea, Poch adores him. Argue all you like fella, you're wrong.
LolI don't think Poch does rate Lamela
Seems that he likes the type of player to me and he can't afford a better one chalk this one up as a victory for yourself if you like tho!
Lol
And there is your self delusion encaptured in a post.
Poch explicitly says he rates a player. You read it as ''I don't think Poch rates a player''.
Hilarious stuff.
Basically, you can't be wrong in this debate. If Poch were to say he doesn't rate Lamela, you're right. Poch explicitly says he rates Lamela, you're still right.
Hahaha
It's ok to be wrong lads. It really is.