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Don't really know what all the fuss about Vertonghen's about. He was kicked in the leg and fell over ffs, he didn't go to the ref, have a go at Ramirez or hold anything in pain. Fucking 'tough' cunts on MOTD 2 though said they'd been taught to hit back?!?
Also I don't think the highlights were particularly generous just when you've been surrounded by a load of negative bollocks for weeks things can seem worse than they are during the game and things look much better when you're looking positively back on the highlights.
Also I don't think the highlights were particularly generous just when you've been surrounded by a load of negative bollocks for weeks things can seem worse than they are during the game and things look much better when you're looking positively back on the highlights.
Forgetting that he won the free kick that led to the equaliser...
Vertonghen did nothing wrong. Maybe it wasn't a red card but he got the back of his knee rolled up on. No person could have stayed up with that happening to the back of your legs. He didn't stay down or appeal to the ref. If you're of the opinion it wasn't a red, the only person to blame is the linesman.
What you think of the Lamela miss?
Don't forget Kane missed an easy header too...
Its all a bit selective from some, I think that we look a lot better with Soldado in the team.
The top 4 are fluid, and I think he has some leadership qualities too.
How much playing time has he had in the prem this season?
I would like to see more of the Soldado/Kane partnership, both will benefit.
What I saw was a Spurs side which struggled at the back and in creating good chances. Hull exploited the spaces wide and got in behind us. This makes the CB look awful. This happens regular which will stop when Walker is fit. Davis I thought grew into the game and the more he plays the better he gets. I thought it was a very good second half performance. We created chances in front of goal. . Chiri at RB was very good (some weeks back I wanted him out)? We were pn top and Hull resorted to thuggery and had only themselves to blame with players being booked and SOff. Well done Spurs. Some good players to return, it can only get better. And a mention for Lennon, also did very well when he came on.
How long have you been watching spurs?
Off the top of my head I can name several who have had worse goalscoring records:
Rebrov, Crouch, Frazier Campbell, Eidur Gudjohnsen, Helder Postiga....
Was also thinking about this. Soldado can't play as a striker, because he can't score.
So we can play him as a #10. Trouble with this is that Eriksen isn't as good on the left wing and doesn't defend well. Eriksen is just better in that #10 role.
So where can Soldado actually play..? You can't play 4-4-2 with Eriksen on the wing against Everton or Chelsea. I just don't think there is room for him anymore.
How many games does a player need before he can be judged then?
Crouch scored 12 league goals in over 70 games, so not sure how you judge he was 'far better' when he's always been like a newborn foal on ice with the ball at his feet.
Kane and Soldado both operate better with a strike partner.
Just because he is a second striker, doesn't mean he is now a playmaker?
I want to see him get a serious run with Kane as a partner, and decide after half a season of that.
Okkay I get you but are you being serious about not being troubled? When Hull had 11 men they did look very shakey! Won't be a popular opinion but I have no confidence in Vertonghen whatsoever, hasn't been playing well for a very long time!
That boy couldn't even put his hat on properly.
I'm very much all up for a long run of both Soldado and Kane playing together, but ...
Who misses out then?
As long as Chadli is out (which shouldn't be for more than 2 weeks at the most), that ST partnership is fine. But if Chadli is fit, he plays imo. He's intelligent, a fighter, and he's scoring loads of goals.
It's a tough one because then we have Eriksen and Lamela.
It's all dependent on the opposition I suppose.
Probably wouldn't play 2 up top against opponents in/~ the top 4/5.
Up to Poch who he drops...