Match Ratings Match Ratings vs Everton (A)

[For the love of Spurs]

Skipp for me, seems to be top draw most games, Emerson looking good. As per above post I agree what is it with Lucas and Son and controlling the ball, they have games where it seems every second pass just bounces off them, constantly breaks our attacks down, annoyed me more than Kane’s lack of running.

 

[degoose]

I've gone for skipp, he had great control, kept the ball moving well and put in some great tackles.

Kane for me though has continued to look poor, this is the reason why we need another striker even if kane stays into next season. We need that class option off the bench or dropping kane just so there is something a little different up top even if it is a battering ram of a striker.

 

[Finchyid]

Romero for me...Royal, Skipp and Dier. These were our 4 best players IMO.
Kane, Hjojberg, Moura and Son bang average
Reg Terrible

Our biggest problem in this system seems to be decision making and ability to pick a pass. There was one in the 1st half where we lost the ball because Kane tried to thread a pass. trhough but Royal was in miles of space.

We have to be realistic, Conte has had 5 days with the players. Rome wasnt built in a (5) day

 

[Timberwolf]

Romero for me...Royal, Skipp and Dier. These were our 4 best players IMO.
Kane, Hjojberg, Moura and Son bang average
Reg Terrible

Our biggest problem in this system seems to be decision making and ability top pick a pass. There was on in ht 1st half where we lost the ball because Kane tried to thread a pass. trhough but Royal was in miles of space.

We have to be realistic, Conte has had 5 days with the players. Rome wasnt built in a (5) day

Yeah this is something Conte specifically identified in his post match interview.

He said the area where we were lacking most was 'the final ball'. We actually built from the back reasonably well considering the circumstances but as soon as we actually beat the press and needed that crucial pass to the forwards, or that final pass to let loose a runner, we almost always failed.

The handful of times we looked threatening were when Skipp got his head up and either made a run or picked out a man in space. The problem was he was the only one capable of doing it: Lucas, Regi, Hojbjerg, Son, Kane... and pretty much every other outfield player was consistently misplacing those final passes and killing our moves. It's an area we're generally pretty weak in, but I do think the midweek game probably took a lot of physical and mental energy out of the players too, so we should cut them some slack (Conte also said this in his interview too).

Either way, that final ball is an area Conte really needs to work on in training or we're going to really struggle to create chances.

 

[PLTuck]

I think we have to remember that we are playing in a new system, in new roles, at a much higher pace and intensity than we have for some time. It is going to take time before those quick one touch moves start coming off. It's still better than the slow ponderous shite weve dealt up over the past couple of years. It's not just Conte we need to be patient with, its the players too.

We were really good at playing out from the back under pressure. We kept the ball well and put some good moves together, it was just that final pass that was lacking.

To a man we worked really hard and I'd say we were braver on the ball than we have been in years. For those who didnt see it I think SC as usual goes OTT with their criticism. Nothing came of for Reg but he was up and down all game, and put in a a few great crosse, that no one got onto. Kane stayed up top. It's going to take time for him and Son to re-find that understanding.

For me it was all good early signs, and at this stage I'm happy with any away points.

 

[Gordon M Moon]

Skipp wins it for sheer industry and commitment.

Back three were pretty comfortable, being picky Davies could do better with possession and a number of his give and goes to Reggi left him without options.

Emerson pretty solid, should have done better with his headed chance but looking a good acquisition. Strangely Reggi created most of our most dangerous moments but was guilty of giving possession away too often, can’t fault his effort he worked up and back tirelessly.

Skipp and PEH too similar and two players doing the job Delph did for Everton. Lots of industry but PEH in possession poor generally.

Son and Moura simply awful, couldn’t hang onto the ball, couldn’t make anything happen and as bad as Kane played these two were worse. These two for me don’t work as they struggle with possession based football, can get away with one but both ofvthem giving it away is too much.

Kane at least had a couple of moments but still well off the pace, couldn’t understand point of him pressing on his own seemed like a waste of energy and they passed around him easily.

Subs, GLC added bit of quality setting Kane free and hitting post and we need to get him starting. Ndombele just lost it everytime he got it. Doherty did nothing wrong.

To give Emerson his due the header was on target but ballooned over the bar off the defender's shoulder.

 

[Trix]

Romero for me...Royal, Skipp and Dier. These were our 4 best players IMO.
Kane, Hjojberg, Moura and Son bang average
Reg Terrible

Our biggest problem in this system seems to be decision making and ability top pick a pass. There was on in ht 1st half where we lost the ball because Kane tried to thread a pass. trhough but Royal was in miles of space.

We have to be realistic, Conte has had 5 days with the players. Rome wasnt built in a (5) day

I've been very critical of Dier in recent times but I think he's looking far more comfortable in his last couple of games. He could definitely one that excels in a structured defensive set up where he relies more on being drilled into what he's doing, rather than having to rely on instinct.

 

[Timberwolf]

To give Emerson his due the header was on target but ballooned over the bar off the defender's shoulder.

Ah, I had a feeling that was the case, but they only showed 1 replay and it wasn't even given as a corner, right?

All of the commentators kept going on about how it was a poor header but I was sure there was a deflection.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

Ah, I had a feeling that was the case, but they only showed 1 replay and it wasn't even given as a corner, right?

All of the commentators kept going on about how it was a poor header but I was sure there was a deflection.

Yeah the replay was shit & really didn't show us anything.

I was actually wondering if he'd actually connected with his shoulder rather than his (dipped/ducked) head.

So thank you @Gordon M Moon for pointing out what actually did happen.

 

[Japhet]

Romero for me...Royal, Skipp and Dier. These were our 4 best players IMO.
Kane, Hjojberg, Moura and Son bang average
Reg Terrible

Our biggest problem in this system seems to be decision making and ability to pick a pass. There was one in the 1st half where we lost the ball because Kane tried to thread a pass. trhough but Royal was in miles of space.

We have to be realistic, Conte has had 5 days with the players. Rome wasnt built in a (5) day

Romero has been very good but he's picking up a lot of cards and has lost his cool on a few too many occasions for my liking. It's inevitable with the way that he plays but he needs to cut out the needless stuff and be better disciplined without curtailing his natural playing style. He picked up a needless second booking in the week and could have been in quite a bit of trouble for a needless reaction v Everton. Get that side of his game under control and he'll be even better than he is already.

 

[hughy]

All 3 CB's were good I thought. I don't think Davies or Dier are long-term solutions but for now we might as well keep them there for continuity. Emerson had a decent game but for me has to put away that header at the far post.

Skipp MOTM. He looked poor on Thursday, but just got back to doing what he does best yesterday. His tacking was superb and his passing was much improved.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

All 3 CB's were good I thought. I don't think Davies or Dier are long-term solutions but for now we might as well keep them there for continuity. Emerson had a decent game but for me has to put away that header at the far post.

Skipp MOTM. He looked poor on Thursday, but just got back to doing what he does best yesterday. His tacking was superb and his passing was much improved.

This is what makes yesterday so much better where Skipp is concerned.

As you say, he was poor on Thursday, and he was clearly frustrated with himself as the camera panned to him while he made his way to the bench after being subbed off.

However, he hasn't let it affect him. His head was held high throughout the game yesterday & that's an extremely positive sign, suggesting great mental strength.

Seems many of our squad could do with learning a bit from this 21 year old lad.

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

We're all waxing lyrical about Skipp, but he created the square root of bugger all. We failed to get a single shot on target, and I'm not instigating that this was solely down to Skipp, but he is employed to aid offensively as well as defensively. There were no stand out performances yesterday. Yes there were some decent shifts put in, but no-one really shone.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

We're all waxing lyrical about Skipp, but he created the square root of bugger all. We failed to get a single shot on target, and I'm not instigating that this was solely down to Skipp, but he is employed to aid offensively as well as defensively. There were no stand out performances yesterday. Yes there were some decent shifts put in, but no-one really shone.

You just don't like Skipp, which is fair enough & your prerogative.

You've lambasted him for pretty much the entire season so far & have not missed a single opportunity to let everyone know you want him sold.

Again, fair enough. I can respect your opinion, I do respect your opinion. But I certainly don't agree with your opinion on this player.

Almost unanimously named as the stand out player, with you being a very lonely voice of negativity towards him.

Doesn't that tell you something, WD? (And no, not everyone else is wrong you **** )

 

[DCSPUR64]

I voted Skipp, he put in a decent shift, I wish our second DM was a combination between Hojbjerg and Ndombele, I just feel we miss a little bit of creativity in this area. I am sure Conte will get it sorted.

 

[degoose]

We're all waxing lyrical about Skipp, but he created the square root of bugger all. We failed to get a single shot on target, and I'm not instigating that this was solely down to Skipp, but he is employed to aid offensively as well as defensively. There were no stand out performances yesterday. Yes there were some decent shifts put in, but no-one really shone.

isn't Kane employed to actually score goals because he didn't either and pretty much didn't do a great job. Where as a player in his first season in the premier league properly who is a DM mainly created bugger all from your opinion.

Very weird.

 

[DJS]

Skipp, Skipp, Skipp & more Skipp.

Yet another match poll where he's out on his own in the voting.

Yet when it comes to SC selecting their lineups each week before our games, Skipp is the one left out.

Cool, cool, cool, cool.

No doubt no doubt no doubt.

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

You just don't like Skipp, which is fair enough & your prerogative.

You've lambasted him for pretty much the entire season so far & have not missed a single opportunity to let everyone know you want him sold.

Again, fair enough. I can respect your opinion, I do respect your opinion. But I certainly don't agree with your opinion on this player.

Almost unanimously named as the stand out player, with you being a very lonely voice of negativity towards him.

Doesn't that tell you something, WD? (And no, not everyone else is wrong you **** )

I don't dislike Skipp, and haven't advocated him being sold. He has been a regular starter for the last 11 games, that have seen us score 9 goals and concede 3 goals on 4 occasions. I'm just not seeing what others may see, but as you say it's a game of opinion you ****

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

We're all waxing lyrical about Skipp, but he created the square root of bugger all. We failed to get a single shot on target, and I'm not instigating that this was solely down to Skipp, but he is employed to aid offensively as well as defensively. There were no stand out performances yesterday. Yes there were some decent shifts put in, but no-one really shone.

He had 2 key passes from DM, more than any other Spurs player. He did his primary job of protecting the defence and keeping the ball moving, whilst also providing drive and quick passes forward. He was the best player on the entire pitch, not just for Spurs.

 

[Athenspur]

Dier was good. Davies was good. Skipp was good. Lucas was good. Kane was good. Dele and Winks didn't play. A bad day for scapegoating.