Aaron Lennon - Honest Opinions

[shaqTHFC]

As has been said already, he's a decent player but doesn't score enough to be used as a starter in a 4-3-3. Townsend seems to offer more of a goal threat and he runs at players more. Full backs hate it when a speedy winger runs at them, which Lennon doesn't do as much anymore (although he did do it more against Sunderland imo).

I'd like to see Townsend get a chance to establish himself as he could save us millions of pounds, which is important to a club like us. I'd like to see Bale on the right cutting in (see goals against WBA, City, Southampton, Sunderland) and another winger on the left who can chip in with goals which hopefully could be Andros. Quick question though, is Townsend predominantly left or right footed?

 

[septicsac]

Injured too uch and takes to long to regain form after same.....devastating on his day, just his day is not often enough. Like Aaron but wont cry if serious competition for his place arrives at WHL

 

[theShiznit]

As has been said already, he's a decent player but doesn't score enough to be used as a starter in a 4-3-3. Townsend seems to offer more of a goal threat and he runs at players more. Full backs hate it when a speedy winger runs at them, which Lennon doesn't do as much anymore (although he did do it more against Sunderland imo).

I'd like to see Townsend get a chance to establish himself as he could save us millions of pounds, which is important to a club like us. I'd like to see Bale on the right cutting in (see goals against WBA, City, Southampton, Sunderland) and another winger on the left who can chip in with goals which hopefully could be Andros. Quick question though, is Townsend predominantly left or right footed?

He is a leftie but is not as effective on the left, as once a full back sends him down the line and engages him physically he does not have the strength to power past them.

 

[yojambo]

I dont think we will play 433 every game next season.
He may not be a starter but he still has certain qualities that benefit the squad.

 

[spurs-r-us]

Very good player, and we look far worse without him. Doesn't score too many, but offers the kind of dynamic football that defines Spurs. He should be first choice in competition with Andros next season. The grass isn't always greener.

Strikers live and die by the service they get, does Aaron supply enough for a CL chasing team...?

It's hard to judge until we actually have a striker who knows how to find space in the box.

 

[Ionman34]

Walcott is better than Lennon. But the frustrating thing is there is no real reason that should be the case.

Self belief/self confidence/arrogance

Walcott is better than Lennon in one department only, goal contribution. In every other aspect of his game, the best he can do is match Lennon.
Unfortunately, goal scoring tips the balance and makes Walcott just that little bit more valuable.

I've always liked and rated Lennon highly, his all round contribution to the team is excellent, far more than any other 'traditional' winger contributes in any other team, but I think many of the points on here are very valid in that he is way too light in the GFTS department, he should be worth a good 8 to 10 more goals. Assists I don't think you can put down to him, as has been said, we need strikers attacking the 6 yards box when he hits the bye line then we'd see a huge increase in assists IMO.

However, that is 442 and I believe that will be an alternative formation rather than a default, so his lack of goals will be even more exposed.

Townsend will force the issue IMO, with Lennon either stepping up or agitating for a move.

Time will tell.

 

[nav007_2000]

To be honest, Walcott is a striker turned right forward.

 

[Tottenham_God]

Douche

Hush your lips

 

[HotspurFC1950]

Doesn't score goals.

Bench impact / change up player.

 

[cozzo]

I actually prefer Sig when he comes on.

 

[DJS]

Good player, he's more of a 4-4-2 man really. When you play one striker you need both wingers and the most advanced midfielder to regularly chip in with goals, he can't do that.

He never goes a full season without injuries and unless he's at 100% fitness, then he's not effective enough. It looks like he holds himself back when he's not fully fit.

I'd give Townsend a chance to establish himself next season, see what he can do.

Townsend left winger, Lennon right?

 

[Glenn_Purvey]

Think he balances the team, when he doesn't play the team seems lob sided and it allows bale to play up top as he offers to stay out wide.

I find if sig or Dempsey play on the wings we become very narrow and find it hard to get behind the back of teams.

Take Dempsey first goal against stoke, that goal was all about lennons run behind the back 4 which made the keeper panic.

 

[vicbob]

Had an Argument with two mates before the game Sunday, who both said he was our player of the season and offers much more than bale. They were deadly serious, I love azza, but he needs to contribute more were it hurts. His work rate this season, particularly at the start, was great, but he just does not contribute enough goals and assists. Needs to run into the box more and try and win that elusive penalty!

 

[Stoof]

8 years on from signing him what are the forums honest opinions of him.

For me he is one player we should seriously look to be upgrading on. To think quite a few Spurs fans think Theo is "a shit Aaron Lennon" is laughable. He is a impact player off the bench at best, just like Defoe. Yes he has had a "good" season, for him, but that really aint saying much. Does he chip in with enough goals and assists to justify his undisputed starts in the team...? I would love to see Andros given a run next season or Son if we manage to sign him.

His stats for us.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Lennon

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It's not always about stats is it. Modric had awful statistics. I'd say for a good half of this season he's been our best player.

We've got other areas to tinker with before we mess about with right wingers.

SD - smacks a little of "never really liked him". In my opinion of course. Love you, etc.

 

[pablo73]

I think we should definitely keep him but if we're going to improve, he should no longer be a guaranteed starter.

 

[stemark44]

Lennon isn't good enough and he isn't getting any better,definitely need an upgrade in that area and have done for a number of years now.

 

[michaelden]

We don't miss him when he is injured, we miss a like for like replacement when he is injured..

We don't miss Bale when he's injured either, we just miss a "like for like replacement"... um yeah, this argument carry water. NOT!

 

[vegassd]

I think we can upgrade in that position - especially if we go 433 - but it's certainly not a priority. I think that if Walker played with his head up a bit more then he could make Lennon almost obsolete, but he doesn't, so Lennon is still handy.

But you can't really knock his contribution over the past years considering what we bought him for.

 

[AW?]

When he's not in the team, we're not as good. It's simple really. Sure go get an upgrade. Good luck with that. Lennon didn't cost us CL footy this year. Our strikers and the fact we were weakened out on the left because we had no attacking mid and had to shift Bale more central. One min it was Siggy out there, then Holtby, Clint. That is the reality. With Bale playing where he was and Townsend at QPR, Lennon was the only player we had to give us any width, and some of you want shot of him? Nuts!

 

[michaelden]

Let's look at at this: -

Lennon can attack at pace
He can pass and control the ball
Crossing not great but better than the pundits think
He defends well & always gets back to cover

So what is stopping him playing in a 4-3-3?

Walker-Kab-Vert-BAE
Lennon-Sandro-Dembele
Sig - Ade - Bale

If you remember Jol talking about formations and saying they are a guideline and to think more of Defending-Attacking blocks. Well Lennon does both better than average. So he fits in with a Pressing ethos better than Defoe, Ade, Hudd, Bale (as he's pretty much all ATT now), etc... Spurs play, like a lot with a 6-4 block. But its useful to have a few in the mix who can adapt to a 5-5/ 4-6 or a 7-3/8-2. Lennon is one of those few.