While I don't really think he was quite good enough, he always put a shift in and couldn't ever be accused of not showing effort and desire.
Hope him and Hudd continue to do well together.
Indeed. We got Modric before he had a stormer and was named in the team of the tournament at Euro 08. If we'd waited till after I imagine we wouldn't have got him.
What always confused me about him was that he used to be a striker, apparently, yet couldn't kick the ball.
One of the best reaction shotstoppers I've ever seen, sadly lacking in other areas that are important over here.
Best of luck to him.
I think he has more in his locker than we've seen. Certainly his highlights from Twente and his Europa games for us suggest he can be a wide forward and a winger. His delivery with either foot is better than Lennon or Townsend and he was much more direct when it came to running at full backs at...
I don't think we're deteriorating as a group, the coaching and youth selection process has been wrong for decades. We prioritised the wrong things. I played in a few youth teams (no-one of note) and the stronger, faster lads were always picked ahead of the ones who were considerably better...
Yup, there are many contributing factors to consider when looking at those stats. Who was in defence with him, who was supporting in midfield, the opposition. It's also quite common for players to jump into headers knowing full well they won't win it but to put their opponent off. Lots of...
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