Early in a game where we came under some early pressure in a hostile environment, Naughton made a panicky and horrendous pass. However, he regained his composure and played a solid albeit unspectacular game out of position. More than any of you mugs could do.
I don't think any of us would argue that he will ever be first choice at the club but he clearly goes out a bust his ass on the pitch and really cares.
Plus, the team clearly rates him and Danny Rose gave him so glowing praise in his interview with Ben Pearce last week saying, "If I’m not up to scratch the gaffer has Jan, or Kyle [Naughton], or Zeki, who are more than capable of taking my place. If you see how Kyle trains, you feel a little bit sorry that he doesn’t get more game time, because he’s a brilliant player." (http://www.tottenhamjournal.co.uk/t..._make_full_use_of_his_stellar_squad_1_2589640)
Overall, yeah he's not Maldini let alone Danny Rose but he's Spurs and you can tell he gives a fuck on the pitch and the merciless slagging him off is just uncalled for. He's Tottenham and should be treated as such.
Playing out of place and busting his butt does not disqualify the observation that he was very shaky when pressured with the ball. I think it is possible to still appreciate the effort and the uncomfortable position he had to play while noting he did not play well with pressure against Cardiff.
We are not required to hate a player if a particular aspect of their game is lacking. Although, reading some of the posts, it appears this is requisite. So I hope 3 large lobsters pinch his testicles off while he is dining with his trophy girl friend... There. Sadly, this did nothing to relieve my pseudo frustration with Mr. Naughton. Maybe if I claw my own eyes out.