Aaron Lennon

[MirinJaw]

I love Aaron i think he has been one of our hardest working players for years i don't want to see him go but i can see him out the team with Townsend coming in to form and the possibility of Erik Lamela joining but does this mean i want us to sell Aaron? no infact i think he could have been that link man with the Striker we all want to see.

One of Aarons best ever performances in a Tottenham shirt imo was the 3-3 at Stamford Bridge when he played in behind Berbatov and he gave Chelsea nightmares (also Hossam Ghaly had a great game too).

Aaron Lennon off the bench? last 20-30mins of a game we are controlling and running at tired legs i can see him being very effective in that role tbh i know he picks up quite a lot of hammy injuries but maybe with that sort of role too he will suffer less injuries.

I would hate to see Aaron go as i love the little man and it looks like Bales on his way and possibly Adebayor and more but this is one i don't really want to see us sell.

I wish Aaron Lennon did one thing more and that is shoot because the little man has actually got a decent shot on him but he barely ever does it.

There are players less worthy of wearing the shirt & i for one would not like to see Aaron Lennon drop to such a mediocre level as Cardiff etc he is one of the most underrated players in the league.

 

[Imnotacticalgenius]

And not having any aerial ability at all.

We'd need to sub him the moment we lose control of the game, which we all know can happen at any moment.

Roberto Carlos is the same height as Lennon, but of coz RC had way more upside with his attacking threat and set piece ability.
IMHO, if Spurs were to play 4-3-3 with inverted wingers, Lennon as Right Wing Back has more potential than Walker does. As he provide natural width. And his focus and game awareness beats Walker anytime of the day....

 

[mrlilywhite]

I like Lennon and think as an out and winger he provides us with options if we were playing a system that utilises him, Unfortunately he does not have the pre-requisite attributes that we now need. Under Harry our fullbacks provided cover for our wingers, Both Bale and Lennon when fit excelled in their relevant positions in a orthodox 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 and our attacking play was all about the wingers and the full backs played a supporting role providing cover and passing options for our wingers.

Under avb both sets of roles have changed, With Bale we had a more versatile player who could effectively play either flank because of his goal threat was also able to cut inside more effectively than Lennon, And with Bale occupying the right this also allowed walker to provide the width by overlapping Bale. In the same situation with Lennon, his natural tendency was to get chalk on his boots and get to the byline and this meant that Walker was often redundant in avb's system.

The opposite applies on the left flank, if either Gylfi or Bale played there they could cut inside but Benny was not a wingback and had a tendency to play more as a fullback and often left loads of space on the left that was left unexploited, In both these situations it left the team unbalanced and did not suit how avb wanted his team to play. I don't think Lennon should be sold as I feel he can give us an option on the left by forcing him to cut inside on his favoured foot, It is not ideal as it goes against the grain of what Lennon really is and that is a winger with great pace, Though his delivery from crosses is not great it is not terrible either. He can still have a role at this club but he either has to work to develop his game in a style that avb wants or must take up a place on the bench and play on the left where he is forced to come in from the left. In AVB's team there is no place for out and out wingers....Gareth Bale proved this and changed his mentality and became a Superstar!

It is no coincidence that both Benny and Lennon have been touted with moves away from the club and it is not a slight on their abilities to play their respective roles and it is more to do with round pegs and square holes.

 

[arctichotspur]

I like to compare Lennon with my wife. I know she has the fire in her. Back in the days she would make me spin like crazy all the time. She would have that look in her eyes; quietly saying; watch your self - You might be in for something good.
The last years we have more or less grown onto each other. I do not think we need a break or do I wish to send her away. I do not feel I would like to use her as a substitute and bring her in the last 20 minutes when the legs are tired.

All I am asking for from both my wife and Lennon is; Ignite, turn on, Light my fire and please never make our lives boring again.

 

[jondy1]

townsend couldn't lace lennons boots, get rid of townsend every time..imo

 

[arctichotspur]

But jokes aside; I feel like Lennon is missing something for the last seasons. When Lennon used to get the ball I was always anticipating something. Like we did with Bale. We knew something was likely to happen. This something has gone and needs to be found immediately. Because if he can find that something again; he is a truly great winger.

 

[mill]

This thread is desperate, I'm just waiting for someone to say give him a game in goal cos just about every other position has been mooted

 

[mill]

But jokes aside; I feel like Lennon is missing something for the last seasons. When Lennon used to get the ball I was always anticipating something. Like we did with Bale. We knew something was likely to happen. This something has gone and needs to be found immediately. Because if he can find that something again; he is a truly great winger.

Truly great winger? Really? Ffs players like milner keep him out of the England squad. He's a good player but truly great? Please let's have some realism. Ginola and waddle make a mockery of that statement, lennon has nowhere near their level of talent

A couple of weeks ago I see sig described as 'an incredible talent' with 'unbelievable passing and vision', if sig is an 'incredible talent' how the fuck do you even begin to describe someone like messi? If incredible is the superlative used to describe sig there isn't even a word to describe messi. This place is far too prone to exaggeration and is becoming RSWKish.

This doesn't mean I hate lennon and wish he was dead, as no doubt I'll be accused of on here, but lets be a bit more realistic please

 

[Graysonti]

One word - squad

 

[mill]

I'm fully expecting a reply in the mould of that 'LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE' YouTube video

 

[arctichotspur]

Truly great winger? Really? Ffs players like milner keep him out of the England squad. He's a good player but truly great? Please let's have some realism. Ginola and waddle make a mockery of that statement, lennon has nowhere near their level of talent

This doesn't mean I hate lennon and wish he was dead, as no doubt I'll be accused of on here, but lets be a bit more realistic please

I am quite sure you read my entire post. Atleast based on your reply. What I said was that I believe Lennon has been missing the last seasons. However I have seen, and quite sure you have as well, that Lennon have the ability to outplay any left back. However he has not done that lately. Only periodically have we seen what he is capable of.
And hence my final sentence in my previous post; If Lennon can re-find that missing piece; he will be a truly great winger.

 

[MirinJaw]

townsend couldn't lace lennons boots, get rid of townsend every time..imo

i disagree Townsend is still young, can finish, can beat a man, can cross so why don't we keep both instead of trying to kick 1 of 2 homegrown players that can actually make a difference to our team out the club?

 

[Limee]

If we are selling players then I would rather sell Friedel. He doesn't fit the quick off the line sweeper keeper than AVB wants. You know who would be quick off the line to sweep up.....

 

[mill]

I am quite sure you read my entire post. Atleast based on your reply. What I said was that I believe Lennon has been missing the last seasons. However I have seen, and quite sure you have as well, that Lennon have the ability to outplay any left back. However he has not done that lately. Only periodically have we seen what he is capable of.
And hence my final sentence in my previous post; If Lennon can re-find that missing piece; he will be a truly great winger.

You said IS a truly great winger not WILL be, maybe you should read your own post before criticising me for not reading it

 

[mrlilywhite]

I am quite sure you read my entire post. Atleast based on your reply. What I said was that I believe Lennon has been missing the last seasons. However I have seen, and quite sure you have as well, that Lennon have the ability to outplay any left back. However he has not done that lately. Only periodically have we seen what he is capable of.
And hence my final sentence in my previous post; If Lennon can re-find that missing piece; he will be a truly great winger.

Imo Lennon has blinding pace but for a Winger to be considered truly great you have to have end product and he has never had the ability to deliver a bale-esque cross on a consistent basis. Will never be a truly great winger imo. A good winger yes, more like Ruel fox than Ginola/Waddle etc.

 

[jambreck]

townsend couldn't lace lennons boots, get rid of townsend every time..imo

I disagree.

They have different skills. Townsend can do things (with either foot) that Lennon has never done especially well (shoot, cross) and he also showed yesterday that he has some nice tricks and changes of direction. He's got a big game mentality and, since he's younger and less experienced, is also more likely than Lennon to be able to improve. Lastly, it's as clear as day that he is as hungry as hell. I love that in a player.

The fact that he is a Spurs fan and has been with the club since he was eight is another very good reason to keep him, IMO.

I love Lennon too and hope we can keep him.....hope he'll want to stay and fight for his place.

But not at the expense of Townsend.

 

[jondy1]

I disagree.

They have different skills. Townsend can do things (with either foot) that Lennon has never done especially well (shoot, cross) and he also showed yesterday that he has some nice tricks and changes of direction. He's got a big game mentality and, since he's younger and less experienced, is also more likely than Lennon to be able to improve. Lastly, it's as clear as day that he is as hungry as hell. I love that in a player.

The fact that he is a Spurs fan and has been with the club since he was eight is another very good reason to keep him, IMO.

I love Lennon too and hope we can keep him.....hope he'll want to stay and fight for his place.

But not at the expense of Townsend.

yeh definately keep both if we dont need to sell, but i feel if lennon was fit yesterday he would have started, and he makes walker look better than he is

 

[tiger666]

Why do people keep going on about Lennon versus Townsend. It's clear we're going to use inverted wingers/inside forwards. Lennon will be on the left. When going 4-3-3, assuming Bale is off, we have (hopefully) Lamela/Townsend on the right and Chadli/Lennon on the left. I don't remember Lennon excelling on the left.

 

[Spurs1960]

Every player has his price and if we value Townsend at £7 million then Lennon must be £15 million. I wouldn't entertain £10 million, if they have bid £12 million an initial chat can start. A guy can't keep his speed forever so selling him while he still has it would maximise a price we get.

Obviously we'd have a replacement lined up before we sell.

P.S. Can somebody teach Danny Rose to cross a ball, pointless getting into the position if you can't do anything when you are there, you'd think a former winger would deliver better than he is.

 

[Spurs1960]

Why do people keep going on about Lennon versus Townsend. It's clear we're going to use inverted wingers/inside forwards. Lennon will be on the left. When going 4-3-3, assuming Bale is off, we have (hopefully) Lamela/Townsend on the right and Chadli/Lennon on the left. I don't remember Lennon excelling on the left.

In which case we have wasted £26 million on a penalty taker because he'll get zero service, just like yesterday with Townsend one side and Lennon the other. Townsend generally has one thing one his mind, I'm Gareth Bale I must shoot.

He is learning. AVB had a word on Thursday and since then he has stopped wandering to centre forward and running into the middle of the pitch with the ball every time. He is now staying wide and is attacking on the outside. An inverted winger is hopeless if the defender knows he won't go outside him. Lennon on the left is a doddle to defend against, Townsend cutting in from the right all the time the same but if a defender knows you can do both he has a problem.

I've not been a Townsend fan on the right but if he will continue to attack on the outside then he has promise, when he learns to cross along the floor to Soldado against Premier League defences he'll be even better. He can't improve his decision making without game time of course and no doubt he'll enjoy another outing on Thursday.

Nowhere near the finished article but he has upped his game considerably in the last year so credit where credit is due.