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I thought he was poor yesterday - yard off it .In his defence he was playing alongside the ghost of Yves Bissouma
I thought he was poor yesterday - yard off it .In his defence he was playing alongside the ghost of Yves Bissouma
This is the same place where if you give another team credit then you're apparently twerking for them. Trust me, some are stubborn and have agendas and biases. They will never change.If we've been shit because of one player for the last three years, then that's not the fault of that one player.
There's a bizarre want from Spurs fans to feel giving any praise to a player means you're in a treehouse with him K I S S I N G. You can give credit when credit is due, no one's going to think you're calling for a statue to be comissioned.
While that's true, I have seen a couple of people twerking quite hard in the Arsenal thread before and certainly more of a twerk than just giving credit.This is the same place where if you give another team credit then you're apparently twerking for them. Trust me, some are stubborn and have agendas and biases. They will never change.
Well said.He's just a chaotic type of player who breaks up play. He wins some duals and loses others but fights a lot for the ball. I thought against City he stopped a lot of momentum they were building by being a nuisance. We needed that 2nd half because they were too comfortable. Even just giving those odd fouls away has an impact. Its the type of play opponents will do against us to break our rhythm. He has a use for those moments and I think its why he's a useful sub. If an opponent is getting control later in a game he comes on and upsets that a lot of times. We just want to feel we can control every game and not need someone like him. Maybe that can happen with the right purchases but we should find him useful in the meantime. Once the season has played out and we're fully functioning the way Ange wants we can look to replace for someone more comfortable in possession. For now he's doing a job for the team and should be supported for it.
As big Ange would say: nah mate, he’s fine. As you say, his attitude is never in doubt. But his technical abilities are criminally underrated. And he’s adaptable. He offers a lot more than shutting games down.Well said.
And the other point to make is about his attitude. He’s clearly not part of Ange’s plans but when called upon he still gives everything.
He’s not the most technically gifted players and doesn’t suit Ange’s style but would people rather his attitude or someone like Marcus Rashford who gets a huge deal, picked every week and barely lifts a finger?
I keep changing my mind about whether to sell him or not
Seriously, what do you guys think?I hope you make your mind up soon.
We can’t wait forever you know. January’s looming.
He's just a chaotic type of player who breaks up play. He wins some duals and loses others but fights a lot for the ball. I thought against City he stopped a lot of momentum they were building by being a nuisance. We needed that 2nd half because they were too comfortable. Even just giving those odd fouls away has an impact. Its the type of play opponents will do against us to break our rhythm. He has a use for those moments and I think its why he's a useful sub. If an opponent is getting control later in a game he comes on and upsets that a lot of times. We just want to feel we can control every game and not need someone like him. Maybe that can happen with the right purchases but we should find him useful in the meantime. Once the season has played out and we're fully functioning the way Ange wants we can look to replace for someone more comfortable in possession. For now he's doing a job for the team and should be supported for it.
Phillips would be great if City would sell to us like they did to Arsenal. A midfield 6 of Bissouma, Phillips, Bentancur, Sarr, GLC and Maddison would set us nicely for a European season. If Skipp is happy for a limited role in the squad he can cover but we might get a decent offer for him too.Spot on. We do need to upgrade though and there are allegedly plenty of interested parties. As I've said previously, I'd swap him out for Kalvin Phillips with not too much extra money. That frees up a non HG squad space and brings in a more versatile player who has a similar work ethic and a bit more composure on the ball.
I think he's pretty good when he is instructed to and playing within his wheelhouse. I think for the way we set up now he's not going to have the opportunity to do that very often. I'd also say he is a player that wants to play every minute of every game and he's not going to get close to that with us. Sell him whilst he still holds some value is my opinion on it. He could be a great player in Italy or Spain.Seriously, what do you guys think?
We would be mad not to keep Piere. The very first thing I would say about him is he gives 100% every time he takes the field.
he is an International for his country
he is Viking
he can score goals
he is so good at being physical
he is good at speaking with the ref
he is good at taking one for the team
he is great at training when it’s col
he stands up when chips are down
COYS
Seriously, what do you guys think?
It's worth remembering he only has 18 months left on his contract this January will be the final chance to get decent money for him. Come the Summer that will reduce again and even more so if he has hardly played.I’d like an upgrade. But a genuinely better player who can fulfil both defensive and attacking roles will be difficult to find, and not cheap.
So whether we keep or sell really comes down to what other realistic options exist for us.
I wouldn’t sell without a better replacement.