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Really looking forward to see Sterling, hopefully he can start
Has to be training performance/attitude.Pochettino's comments are totally contradictory IMO.
Because if it's really about 'performance', Edwards (and others while we're at it) has been miles above Sterling and Amos over the past 12-18 months, and that's coming from a Sterling/Amos fan. They'd both dropped off whereas Edwards has been mostly consistent. Also, GKN's performances have been pretty diabolical.
Does he mean training performance? Is this a language barrier issue?
Why wouldn't he be referring to training performance? Also, he makes it clear that a midfielder and a striker is needed, so picking Amos and Sterling makes perfect sense.Pochettino's comments are totally contradictory IMO.
Because if it's really about 'performance', Edwards (and others while we're at it) has been miles above Sterling and Amos over the past 12-18 months, and that's coming from a Sterling/Amos fan. They'd both dropped off whereas Edwards has been mostly consistent. Also, GKN's performances have been pretty diabolical.
Does he mean training performance? Is this a language barrier issue?
The Fact poch goes on to say Sterling & Amos “ behaviour is so good “ suggests that’s the bit lacking with Edwards atm.I think Poch has handled Edwards really badly tbh. People react in different ways,and I wouldn’t blame him if he was getting slightly disheartened. What harm would it do to put him on bench and give him 20 mins. It may motivate him more than the endless trudge of youth games with no light at end of tunnel.
very much sounds like training performance and attitude to me.Pochettino's comments are totally contradictory IMO.
Because if it's really about 'performance', Edwards (and others while we're at it) has been miles above Sterling and Amos over the past 12-18 months, and that's coming from a Sterling/Amos fan. They'd both dropped off whereas Edwards has been mostly consistent. Also, GKN's performances have been pretty diabolical.
Does he mean training performance? Is this a language barrier issue?
very much sounds like training performance and attitude to me.
The language he used with Sterling and Amos sent a very Poch like message to the other youngsters.
As did the GKN language over the last few weeks....he was really harsh in discussing him several weeks ago but has suggested an improvement has happened in training and mentality.....not a big fan of GKN but Poch seems to have played this with a straight bat in recent weeks.
Seems very clear that Edwards needs to do more in training and that there needs to be a mentality adjustment according to Poch. Not saying that this is 100% correct or not but that is what Poch believes.
Glad to see Sterling involved and Amos in addition
I like Sterling and have heard nothing but good things about the way he approaches work.Away from Edwards I’m glad sterling got the call up. Personally think he’s been very good this season especially with the way he presses the defenders. Finishing been much improved too I think.
I totally agree.I think Poch has handled Edwards really badly tbh. People react in different ways,and I wouldn’t blame him if he was getting slightly disheartened. What harm would it do to put him on bench and give him 20 mins. It may motivate him more than the endless trudge of youth games with no light at end of tunnel.
As long as the message from Poche, McDermott, and co. directly to Edwards is clear and consistent I don't think it necessarily matters what he tells the press or us. Poche definitely wants to avoid saying there is a discipline/attitude issue but I think we can all draw that conclusion. What that exactly is whether it is work effort, mood, or something else we're not privy too I don't think it's a good idea to start throwing labels on him or Poche's management of him without more information.The contradictions in today's press conference do nothing to help anyone. He's one of the most talented kids we've ever produced and I think Poch needs to be a lot more clear about the message he wants to send.
understand but don't you get the sense that the convo with Edwards is going to be a lot more clear cut and understandable....v the messaging to the outside world?The contradictions in today's press conference do nothing to help anyone. He's one of the most talented kids we've ever produced and I think Poch needs to be a lot more clear about the message he wants to send.