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We all know he has limitations and isn't the most cultured footballer but sometimes you just need a defender who simply enjoys defending.
On paper he probably wouldn't even be first choice with a fully fit Kaboul but football is not played on paper, its real life and Dawson's grabbed his chance and Kaboul may well struggle to get back in.
Which brings me to the real point of this thread.
Dawson's attitude is first class. Instead of sulking when told he's not first chioce, he has decided to prove the manager wrong and fight for his place. It shouldn't really be remarkable but in the modern game it somehow is.
If every player at Spurs displayed the same attitude we'd stand a far greater chance of winning trophies.
On paper he probably wouldn't even be first choice with a fully fit Kaboul but football is not played on paper, its real life and Dawson's grabbed his chance and Kaboul may well struggle to get back in.
Which brings me to the real point of this thread.
Dawson's attitude is first class. Instead of sulking when told he's not first chioce, he has decided to prove the manager wrong and fight for his place. It shouldn't really be remarkable but in the modern game it somehow is.
If every player at Spurs displayed the same attitude we'd stand a far greater chance of winning trophies.