The Swellhead Spur
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His technique with both feet is much better than I thought it would be, powerful runner to.
Brilliant signing
Brilliant signing
Player Watch: Serge Aurier
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Led's Zeppelin
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- May 28, 2013
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I do think he's improving with each game.
He will make mistakes because he's a fast and brave player, but I really do like his cleverness and creativity. He's certainly more imaginative with his use of the ball than Walker. His control is excellent, as is his vision and awareness in attacking areas, though like most skilful attacking players he will occasionally give it away in dangerous situations, which is of course a problem for a defender.
But this is something he can work on: when to do a simple pass instead of a courageous mazy run. But that flamboyant part of his personality that makes him takes risks will never entirely vanish, so I think we may have to accept the occasional cock-up in return for what is overall a very exciting and effective attacking wing-back.
He will make mistakes because he's a fast and brave player, but I really do like his cleverness and creativity. He's certainly more imaginative with his use of the ball than Walker. His control is excellent, as is his vision and awareness in attacking areas, though like most skilful attacking players he will occasionally give it away in dangerous situations, which is of course a problem for a defender.
But this is something he can work on: when to do a simple pass instead of a courageous mazy run. But that flamboyant part of his personality that makes him takes risks will never entirely vanish, so I think we may have to accept the occasional cock-up in return for what is overall a very exciting and effective attacking wing-back.
mpickard2087
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It helps considerably that he can use his left foot to a decent standard. It opens up so many more angles, especially if he receives the ball pinned to the touchline and can play it round the corner instead of being forced backwards.
He clearly has ability, and a decent picture of the game in his head which has allowed him in the last few games to play some nice 'give and go's' to move us up the pitch..... Just has to strive to cut out those rash moments.
He clearly has ability, and a decent picture of the game in his head which has allowed him in the last few games to play some nice 'give and go's' to move us up the pitch..... Just has to strive to cut out those rash moments.
Univarn
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In the last couple of matches I would argue he has been lowkey one of our best players and has done better at not being exposed while also picking up good attacking positions. Weakened opposition and all that but better tests coming up to see his growth.
Would like him to take a page out of Trippier's repertoire of hard, low crosses, especially the first-time ones.
MaestroOfSwe
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For certain one of premier leagues best. Was a beast for PSG
dontsalebale
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Anyone who cant see what he brings to the party has a very loose grasp of what being a footballer entails
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My MOTM today
punkisback
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- Apr 10, 2004
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A great natural footballer, which is what we lack in the team really. Only thing lacking on him is real pace.
SpursD22
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What? He’s fast. You can’t expect everyone to have the same pace as Walker
tiger666
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He's fast enough, christ. What do people want? Usain Bolt? Fucking obsession with pace on this forum ..
punkisback
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Yes that's true, bit of an overstatement from me, I guess we were spoilt with Walker!
mano-obe
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Not good enough. He can only run the 100m in 11.7 seconds, we need players who can run it at 9.99 seconds
parj
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Totally agree. You could see it today. Aurier was a genuine outlet today, even more so than normal. But he wasn't being passed to as he a made a run, he was given the ball to his feet.
Walker was great, but the players let him ruin on to the ball cos he wasn't great with it apart from pace. Aurier can play
