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What did you enjoy most about the match against Everton?


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alamo

Don't worry be happy
Jun 10, 2004
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Well, my last (admittedly rather daft) poll went down like a lead balloon so hopefully this one will be a little more well received.

Great result yesterday, and the kind of performance we have been craving.

So, what did you enjoy the most? Vote away or feel free to suggest alternatives......
 

TaoistMonkey

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Oct 25, 2005
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I went for Soldado and Yoof.

Also went for secret option "Lennon being Awesome" :D

What a game to go into Chelsea with.
 

Powder Keg

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Jan 31, 2013
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I went mental when Soldado scored, so that was the best moment for me. My biggest positive was the fantastic team performance. Fazio (he can pass and intercept!), Davies, Bentaleb, Kane, Lennon and Eriksen were all excellent.

Great to have won, but having sat through every minute of us at home this season, I would have taken a performance like that before the game - even if it meant dropping points.
 

Cavehillspur

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Jan 28, 2011
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My fav moment from the list was Soldado just for pure relief, hopefully he kicks on.

Not on the list but closely followed by Ben Davies' tackle on McGeady, that was fantastic, crowd jumped to their feet and applauded him, goosebumps moment, was delighted for him, he is getting better and better with each game.
 

dontcallme

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Mar 18, 2005
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The pressing and how well we worked as a team was just great to see. We've been so spiritless over the last couple of seasons and I've been dying for a performance like that.

Soldado scoring was also great. He seems to have a good attitude and clearly cares, I so hope it works out for him.

The midfield pairing was also really good to see.
 

Mr Pink

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Aug 25, 2010
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The best thing about yesterday was Pochettino's style was implemented for the full course of a game - well 70 minutes anyway. It was beautiful to see, the high intensity, the pressing and winning the ball back high up the pitch, the swarming forward.

All this with a nucleus of Kane, Mason and Bentaleb - all three were exceptional.

The Soldado goal encapsulates everything about the Poch system and style of play. Great to see him score, great to see Lennon put in such a shift and that's the best I've ever seen Eriksen without the ball.

The future is looking exceptionally bright if we hit that standard more often than not. We know this group are capable of playing this way now - I'd say that's the best thing about yesterday.
 

SlunkSoma

Like dogs bright
Oct 5, 2004
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Don't believe the Sky graphic at the start - that's laymans terms. We played 4231 433 442 4411 at different points. The game isn't about one formation, it is about players being able to adapt mid game.
 

muppetman

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Jul 29, 2011
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The outpouring of emotion in the ground when Soldado scored made that the winner for me but tbh I loved all of the options! (y)
 

balalasaurus

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Dec 29, 2012
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I love the fact that we're relying on our academy players in the first XI now. We went from no academy players under AVB, to Bentaleb under Sherwood to Mason, Kane and Bentaleb under Poch. Who says money = success eh?
 

midoNdefoe

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Mar 9, 2005
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It was a breath of fresh air yesterday. It was great to see the players finally committing to the style of play and getting a result was crucial to it being more likely to stick...

The distinct lack of aimless sideways/backward passing was a joy to behold....
 

xtrac

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May 16, 2004
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When we play 442?? It was all 4231
Why do people persist with this notion, Hoddle, commentary during the game, Neville, Cara all said we were playing 4-4-2, 4-4-1-1 if you watched the game you would of seen 2 banks of 4 especially when Everton had the ball, with Kane dropping deep to help out in midfield, the only time this changed was the last 10 mins or so, 4-4-1-1/4-4-2 is in all honesty more balanced, and the best system for the players we have.
 
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