I don't think he's a pure 10. He's not an out and out striker either though. He's definitely more in the Ade or even Rooney mould of a 9 1/2, whose best role is holding up the ball and making space for others in that final third, but not necessarily being the playmaker. I don't know if he has a future at Spurs - if he keeps performing like that he'll be more than adequate back up - but I definitely think he'll be a Premiership staple in the right kind of system.
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I can't even begin to tell you how much I hate the idea of a player being classed as a 9 1/2.
I must say, it's a very #tactical #continental #progressive definition.
I hate it as well, yet it fits him. He isn't a true striker nor a true CAM.
He's a deep lying forward IMO. Work for everyone?
How about 9 3/4?
I think he's slowly filling into the same kind of role that VDV played when he was with us. He's not exactly a CAM, and neither is he a striker who can play out and out. Infact, he's quite similar to what Lamela is. It just remains for us to find a way to tap into his potential, and from recent performances for club and country (u21), it looks like we seem to have found a sweet spot.
delighted for him. took a lot of balls to hit that himself when really he wasn't even supposed to be on the pitch before chadli got injured.
Great pressure penalty too.
Nice one Hurricane
Great pressure penalty too.
Nice one Hurricane
Comparing him to Defoe last night, I don't think it matters that he isn't a striker.
no we should call it a "Teddy" in tribute to the man
what position does he play? Well I think he's best suited to the Teddy role lol
I gotta be honest, I didn't even know until I got home that Chadli had come on (ad gone off again!!) Shows how much attention you pay when everyone is singing... Also, didn't have a clue how long was left of the 90 when the board went up for injury time... I thought we were only midway through the 2nd half!!
OK, I think i'm seeing a pattern here... :mong:
Looks like he just stepped out of the Salon!!That Gylfi head whip at around 40 seconds
He sounds like Mr. Gumby from Monty Python.
Sorry Harry.
Sorry Harry.