Player Watch Player Watch: Son Heung-min

[Fergus]

I think the game against Burnley really highlighted how much more effective (and confident) Son is through the middle as opposed to out wide.

Clearly a great figurehead for the club post Kane but we do also need to look at succession planning.

I think Brennan Johnson's signing shows that succession planning is already being addressed.

 

[djhotspur]

I think Brennan Johnson's signing shows that succession planning is already being addressed.

It does but we need another truly top winger next season. If our hg situation is sorted and we get champs league just go massive on some truly elite winger,

 

[EQP]

It does but we need another truly top winger next season. If our hg situation is sorted and we get champs league just go massive on some truly elite winger,

Solomon is still only 23 and in his 1st start in the league, got 2 assists. If he keeps developing at this rate, he could become that top winger for us.

 

[djhotspur]

Solomon is still only 23 and in his 1st start in the league, got 2 assists. If he keeps developing at this rate, he could become that top winger for us.

Yeah he could be. But we need options especially with the aim being champs league

 

[olliec]

Does anyone know what this is about?

 

[tony0379]

Does anyone know what this is about?
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We'll find out at 5.30pm I suppose

 

[13VanDerBale13]

Ffs

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

He’s walking not using crutches, so should be fine..?

 

[easley91]

Does anyone know what this is about?
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Remember Maddison's protective boot? I'd wait until any form of confirmation. Could just be something that needs icing and rest. Shouldn't need him from the start v Sheffield United anyhow.

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

And someone give him a jacket ffs

 

[BorjeSpurs]

I know he is an icon in his home country but this is a friendly, against Saudi Arabia, in Newcastle.

Surely common sense will prevail here with Sonny resting tonight?

 

[Chris Flynn]

Yeah without Son, Bissouma and Sarr it will be difficult for a few games, however it is likely that Bentancur will be fully fit by then, we have Hojbjerg, Skipp and Lo Celso still in that midfield and with Johnson and Richarlison we should have enough firepower whilst Sonny is gone.

Our squad is not complete, however it is in a much better position than it was at the start of the window.

Plus January signings (if there is any money left, we have to complete the signings of Romero, Kulu, Poro and Ardiles i believe)

 

[Col_M]

Had a conversation with a Spurs fan about how Son and Kane have combined for the most goals in PL history, but also that Son has always stepped up when Kane has been out of the team. Well, after his three goals at the weekend, I decided to spend a bit of time to find out exactly how good Son has been in Kane's absence over the years.

Son has started 65 Spurs games without Kane (34 in PL, 15 in Europe and 16 in the domestic cups). He's been playing as the number 9, but also on the wing when players such as Richarlison, LLorente, Janssen, etc has played up top. I have also included games where Kane have been forced off early due to injury.

Here is the breakdown in terms of goal contributions:
15/16 Total - 7 Matches, 4 goals, 2 assists.
16/17 Total - 14 Matches, 13 goals, 3 assists.
17/18 Total - 10 Matches, 6 goals, 2 assists.
18/19 Total - 13 Matches, 10 goals, 2 assists.
19/20 Total - 9 Matches, 6 goals, 1 assist.
20/21 Total - 5 Matches, 3 goals, 0 assists.
21/22 Total - 2 Matches, 1 goal, 0 assists.
22/23 Total - 1 Match, 2 goals, 0 assists.
23/24 Total - 4 Matches, 3 goals, 0 assists.

Grand Total - 65 Matches, 48 Goals, 10 assists - 0.89 G/A per game.

I suspected the numbers to be good, but the results are quite remarkable. With a new manager that suits his playing style, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic that he can have a really good season.

im stunned at those stats. And that’s without Kane to assist so it’s even more remarkable.

 

[thekneaf]

He was very heavily strapped on that knee in the Wales game.

 

[djhotspur]

He was very heavily strapped on that knee in the Wales game.

Did he go off injured

 

[IfiHadTheWings]

Sonny is ride or die. I want him to retire with us.

Sonny will go down as one of the greatest to pull on this shirt.

if he manages to captain the club to some silverware then all bets are off on his ranking in the top 10 of all time.

showed loyalty at a time when he was not only at the peak of his powers football wise but also at the time when he was arguably one of the most marketable athletes on earth.

 

[13VanDerBale13]

Did he go off injured

No.

Jurgen is still waiting for his first win & some of their fans are getting restless with him, I suspect if not injured, he’ll start.

 

[Snarfalicious]

Pretty common to ice a knee. And at his age, shit will start to get sore more often than not. I’d urge anyone thinking the worst to step down from the Skywalk edge.

 

[zicomerc]

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has a weird contract clause – that BANS him from taking photos with fans

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min isn't allowed to touch your phone unless it's pre-approved – remember that next time you ask for a selfie

www.fourfourtwo.com

Son does not hold Iphones for selfies, his allegiances are with Samsung.

 

[thebenjamin]

He always has strapping on his right knee these days