Daily Mail didn’t join in defending them I noticed.
Maybe it’s a coincidence that the Mail went in negatively and they just happen to be young, rich and mixed race?
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Daily Mail didn’t join in defending them I noticed.
Maybe it’s a coincidence that the Mail went in negatively and they just happen to be young, rich and mixed race?
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I agree with your assessment of our priorities but if you acknowledge that Sissoko now plays deeper and the five remaining options also cover Kane when he's injured/rested, and we play twice a week, one injury and the cover looks much thinner.
Obviously the mids is where money needs to be spent in the summer. No excuses.
mattyspurs
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That’s the DM though and I couldn’t give two fucks about them.
Fans voices seem to be changing and it’s a good thing
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Some dickhead on Twitter said:
As someone who's just done 5 years inside, I fully agree with this. They told me breakfast was included, god damnit.
spursfan77
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Hopefully he’s free of those injuries that were bothering him. He’s probably been our best player this season when playing. I’m struggling to think of anyone better.
dtxspurs
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Toby's been fantastic all season. Most consistent performer this year for me.
C0YS
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Really? I think Toby has been very hit and miss this season, he's losing an unusually large amount of headers (he has won 41% of his headers compared to winning 50%, 50% and 62% in his first three seasons) and has been caught out of position more often then normal. He has been okay, but right now I'd rather start with Verts + Sanchez at the back.
Its hard because of the injuries but our best player this season so far probably has been Dele. Started the season in great form, but injuries have got in his way. Lamela and Jan could also make claims to have been the best. In any case, this season Dele's got his swag back.
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excellent article!
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Sissoko's been getting a lot of well-earned love for his recent run of play, but a shout out to my main man Dele is in order. As much as it was Sissoko's driving run that created the goal, it was Dele's composure, creativity, and class to find the space, receive Sissoko's pass at pace, spin, find Eriksen, and put the ball in the exact spot that Eriksen could slam the ball home in stride but out of reach of two Inter defenders and the keeper, all in a nanosecond.
Dele's great awareness of his teammates is something I point out to my kids. He actually looks up, which is why he spots Eriksen (and Son for his amazing run against Chelsea). Most other players would have gone for glory or panicked with a wild shot getting the ball in the box with 10 minutes to go in a must-win CL match.
In conclusion, Dele is very good, and we should not take him for granted. Locking him down with the long contract was as valuable as any signing could be, as it is one less superlative talent we would have to find in the market should he have left in the next few years.
Dele's great awareness of his teammates is something I point out to my kids. He actually looks up, which is why he spots Eriksen (and Son for his amazing run against Chelsea). Most other players would have gone for glory or panicked with a wild shot getting the ball in the box with 10 minutes to go in a must-win CL match.
In conclusion, Dele is very good, and we should not take him for granted. Locking him down with the long contract was as valuable as any signing could be, as it is one less superlative talent we would have to find in the market should he have left in the next few years.
Vastly more mature these days.
Winds people up with composure
not because he's lost his temper.
Much more deliberate on the ball
and his awareness and movement
are top class.
Not necessarily our best player
that is Eriksen for me
but my favourite.
Winds people up with composure
not because he's lost his temper.
Much more deliberate on the ball
and his awareness and movement
are top class.
Not necessarily our best player
that is Eriksen for me
but my favourite.
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Haddock
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What's the title of this fine piece of poetry? "An ode to Dele" seems fitting.
Would need to start
Oh (majestic) Dele Alli
and be addressed to him.
Usually they rhyme
but irregular forms exist
I find the recent upsurge
in interest in poetry
very gratifying.
Your old English teachers
would be amazed
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EQP
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@wishkah Posted this in the England Thread back in October. The bit that stood out to me.
"And often Dele drops into u21 training (no media) as it allows him to practice being a captain, and controlling games"
Crazy to think that at 22 years of age he's already developing so many parts of his game. Also, little know fact about Dele, he's one of the fittest players in the team. I remember a update on the OS during Dele's first pre-season with us and Dier noted that Dele was giving Nabil ( who was also known to be fit) a run for his money.
"Dele Alli and Nabil Bentaleb have been really impressive in the endurance running. Everyone knew about Nabil but Dele seems to be getting close to him so it’s been interesting! He's put up a good test!"
https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news-archive-1/so-far-so-good/
More of @wishkah post below.
"And often Dele drops into u21 training (no media) as it allows him to practice being a captain, and controlling games"
Crazy to think that at 22 years of age he's already developing so many parts of his game. Also, little know fact about Dele, he's one of the fittest players in the team. I remember a update on the OS during Dele's first pre-season with us and Dier noted that Dele was giving Nabil ( who was also known to be fit) a run for his money.
"Dele Alli and Nabil Bentaleb have been really impressive in the endurance running. Everyone knew about Nabil but Dele seems to be getting close to him so it’s been interesting! He's put up a good test!"
https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news-archive-1/so-far-so-good/
More of @wishkah post below.
spursfan77
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His role in the goal on Wednesday night was great. Lots of players would have tried to work a shot for themselves in that position but he saw the bigger picture and laid it off to Eriksen.
Had Kane revived the ball there he would have tried to turn his man and shoot. It might still have worked out in a goal but Dele’s pass to Eriksen made it an easier route to scoring.
Had Kane revived the ball there he would have tried to turn his man and shoot. It might still have worked out in a goal but Dele’s pass to Eriksen made it an easier route to scoring.
doctor stefan Freud
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Incredible stats, and he’s becoming more influential across the pitch. So glad he signed that contract extension
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