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rossdapep

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Talk on sky about Harry is he or is he not a world class striker ;what a stupid argument as I can prove conclusively that Harry is not a world class striker with five facts.
one.not one tattoo in sight
two.no stupid hair cut to be seen.or indeed ear rings.
Three . he has not been seen rolling drunk at 3am in the morning.
four. he has not been carrying on with other women behind his wife.s back.
five .he does not have a huge ego.
how on earth can you consider such a man as world class.I rest my case.
These world class debates are as boring as they are pointless. Who exactly sets these benchmarks? And people will always find a fact that suits their agenda to bring them down.

Messi hasn't won the WC - he's not the GOAT.
Messi didn't do it in the PL - Ronaldo's better.
Kane doesn't play for a big club - he can't be judged until then.

It's just round and round and round and none of it matters.
 

BringBack_leGin

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Jul 28, 2004
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Buying Wilson to back up Kane? Much as I like Wilson, that’s mental. We are never spending upwards of £65m on a player who won’t be an automati first choice.
 

NinjaTuna

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Although it can’t help, Im honestly starting to think his reduced mobility and pace is more to do with putting on a few extra pounds rather than tiredness. You can see the difference in his face in that video where he talks about Tom Brady and now. Not saying he’s fat or anything but a few extra pounds can really affect timing and sharpness especially someone like Kane who’s not really a natural athlete. Obviously still contributes massively, just not that Uber striker he was a year ago.
Back in 2017, i went to the Bournemouth game and sat right behind the goal in the Paxton. Other than Gillingham earlier in the season, this is the only other time I got to sit right on the touchline at WHL.

My brother and I got to the ground quite early to watch the players warm it and i remember being amazed by just how athletic Kane was. Tall, and a lot slimmer than i thought he would be. Nowadays when i see him, his physique just looks noticeably bigger. I think you're probably right in thinking that's what's impacting his game
 

coys200

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May 22, 2017
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No idea where we are gonna give him some rest but will have to. Simply can’t play every game in this run till new year. Possibly Southampton and Burnley.
 

mil1lion

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May 7, 2004
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Maybe Kane putting on some muscle weight was a choice he felt was needed in his game. He was never going to have lightning pace anyway so maybe he felt he needed to bulk up a bit and be a more physical presence. If that means he's a bit slower but can hold off challenges better then so be it. I still think his best will come when Alli and Eriksen are back to their best though.
 

buckley

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Sep 15, 2012
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Well I do not know if he is world class or not but what I do know is that his all round game is second to none .
What mean by that is he can hold the ball with his back to play.
He can play a defence splitting goal scoring chance.
He helps in defence at corners .
He can score tap ins .
He can score with long shots fro outside the box.
If you can tell me a player whose all round game is as good as Harry then I would be interested.
There are many players that fill more than one or two things on my list but to my knowledge no other player can do all that is on my list.
If you know of any player that can do all the things that Harry does I would be genuinely interested to know.
I still do not know if Harry is world class as always its a matter of opinion..
 

kmk

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Oct 5, 2014
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Well I do not know if he is world class or not but what I do know is that his all round game is second to none .
What mean by that is he can hold the ball with his back to play.
He can play a defence splitting goal scoring chance.
He helps in defence at corners .
He can score tap ins .
He can score with long shots fro outside the box.
If you can tell me a player whose all round game is as good as Harry then I would be interested.
There are many players that fill more than one or two things on my list but to my knowledge no other player can do all that is on my list.
If you know of any player that can do all the things that Harry does I would be genuinely interested to know.
I still do not know if Harry is world class as always its a matter of opinion..

With either foot and he is also a great header.
 

kmk

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Oct 5, 2014
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2nd only to shearer in PL scoring after 165 games.

Shearer 122
Kane 114
Aguero 112
Henry 104

Shearer also played in the First Division for Southampton, where he scored 23 goals in 118 appearances.

If these were taken into account, Kane's stats would be better than Shearer's after 165 games.
 

coys200

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May 22, 2017
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Shearer also played in the First Division for Southampton, where he scored 23 goals in 118 appearances.

If these were taken into account, Kane's stats would be better than Shearer's after 165 games.

That includes shearer in 1st division. I think your stats might be wrong. Maybe that’s cup games as well.

Nope you’re correct that shearer figure is totally wrong Kane is actually top.
 
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Gassin's finest

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May 12, 2010
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Well I do not know if he is world class or not but what I do know is that his all round game is second to none .
What mean by that is he can hold the ball with his back to play.
He can play a defence splitting goal scoring chance.
He helps in defence at corners .
He can score tap ins .
He can score with long shots fro outside the box.
If you can tell me a player whose all round game is as good as Harry then I would be interested.
There are many players that fill more than one or two things on my list but to my knowledge no other player can do all that is on my list.
If you know of any player that can do all the things that Harry does I would be genuinely interested to know.
I still do not know if Harry is world class as always its a matter of opinion..
He got the golden boot at a world cup... He's world class.
 

JimmyG2

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Dec 7, 2006
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At Tottenham we love Harry Kane
A favourite down here at The Lane.
He went out on loan
but remained One of our Own
And scores again and again.

And before you ask
Yes it is.
 

Lilbaz

Just call me Baz
Apr 1, 2005
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At Tottenham we love Harry Kane
A favourite down here at The Lane.
He went out on loan
but remained One of our Own
And scores again and again.

And before you ask
Yes it is.

Not complaining. You carry on.
 

JimmyG2

SC Supporter
Dec 7, 2006
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Just softening you all up
for my 'Poetry Corner' Column
starting with limericks and ballads,
any time now.

And before you ask
no it isn't.
 

Mattspur

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Jan 7, 2004
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Best performance we’ve seen from Harry in quite some time. World Class today and back to his best. Long may it continue.

Incidentally, I took him out of my fantasy team again. This time he’s staying out. Hazard, Aguero and Aubameyang are in. I need to get some Liverpool players in the team. I had Sala but took him out when he was playing shit. I didn’t realise the effect being in my team had on players at the time.
 
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