Agreed; however I would just like him at times to be more aggressive in his passing and try and break the lines more.We look better with him in the side at the moment, provides better balance at least.
the main problem is that he cannot consistently perform at that levelDon't see the issue with Winks. He isn't first choice but he is certainly better than what he is currently showing.
I see the winks who played against Real Madrid a couple of years back and see the one now and they're different but he is better than what is currently shown.
I like winks.
Agreed, he's not the dm we need long term but I vastly prefer a footballer with mistakes in him for now rather than somebody who has the same mistakes and not even half the footballing ability being asked to do that role which then forces our best creative outlet to have to drop back also.
the main problem is that he cannot consistently perform at that level
As he is, or never has been a DM.
But it looks like we have been trying to make him play as one for a while now.
I still think Winks has a place in our squad, holding/center midfield.
I'm convinced Winks is better in a 4-3-3 with a proper holder in the middle and him and one other either side. He isn't a DM and pairing him and Sissoko in a CM2 is just asking for trouble as neither are particularly suited to the role they're asked to play in that system.You're right and that's why he isn't a first team player in my view but he is more than capable squad player.
Also is he really a DM? I don't think so.
Yes playing a role that suits him. He doesn’t get that option with us. Seems he is told to stay close to the bath four.I'm convinced Winks is better in a 4-3-3 with a proper holder in the middle and him and one other either side. He isn't a DM and pairing him and Sissoko in a CM2 is just asking for trouble as neither are particularly suited to the role they're asked to play in that system.
The best game I've seen him play in recent years was in a 4-3-3 for England against Kosovo last autumn when he scored and was a clear MOTM.
He certainly cleans up in that role.Yes playing a role that suits him. He doesn’t get that option with us. Seems he is told to stay close to the bath four.
To be fair, his long shooting isn't that bad. He's hit the bar and post a fair few old times and hasn't had much luck.5 yard pass is his optimum. He is basically Scott Parker but with no bite and worse shooting (the worse shooting part is the ultimate insult)
He certainly cleans up in that role.
Ok guilty must proof read before sending. Bloody predictive text. ?Best pull the plug on anymore puns. I'll throw the towel in.
Played more long passes(forward too) than any other midfielders/forwards yestarday for us.5 yard pass is his optimum. He is basically Scott Parker but with no bite and worse shooting (the worse shooting part is the ultimate insult)
I don't know why Winks is such a divisive figure. Hes a good player that helps give Tottenham defensive security and control with the ball, the right opinion is to think hes decent but there are players out there that are better that could give us a bit more athleticism and ball progression but i dont know who they are and what price they would be. Sad to see such a big fan of Tottenham that is actually playing for the team get dismissed and hated on as much.