But in all seriousness, Chiriches' goal was stunning, brilliant technique - Paulinho has dirt on AVB, and Walker is officially back (as in, guy from the Harry era). Walker MOTM for sure
Walker - 8.5 - Very good in defense, bombed down the flank, very commanding. One or two bad deliveries. Has had two or three excellent games in a row now.
Dawson - 4 - Not terrible overall but horrible mistake almost cost us dearly.
Chiriches - 8.5 - Great in defense and an incredible strike to open the scoring and put us back in the game.
Vertonghen - 6 - Definitely not his natural position and looked frustrated often but decent enough.
Sandro - 6.5 - Pretty good, bit slow in distribution but did well in midfield winning some balls.
Capoue - 5.5 - Looked like he had to readjust to the EPL pace in first start but once he settled he did well. Misplaced some passes but at least he tried to look for a splitting ball.
Lamela - 6.5 - Flashes of brilliance but didn't get involved quite enough for my liking. Very intelligent player, I actually think he'd link up excellently with Kane. Tons of potential though and he'll be a regular starter in the second half of the season.
Paulinho - 5.5 - Looked absolutely knackered at times and I can't fault him on that, he's just being a bit overused in my opinion. Links up better with Soldado. Nonetheless, played pretty solidly and that elastico meg on Riise, wow.
Lennon - 6.5 - Want to see him take on players more often, he should've run riot with his speed vs Riise. Played some good balls in though and was always helpful in the defence. Another solid game.
Defoe - 5.5 - Doesn't offer nearly as much in linkup play as Soldado but his pace was very useful vs Senderos. Played two good balls to create chances. Nonetheless, people clamor for him to come in because of his goalscoring pedigree and he can't finish a 1v1, just like he couldn't finish vs Jaaskelainen. Not a bad performance or anything, just didn't do anything to warrant a start Saturday.
I try...but my stream wasn't too good so could misjudge a few.
Lloris - 9 .... outstanding today, saved the points, what a keeper. A CL keeper
Walker - 8 ... worked his ass off on the right, did some good things going forward with Lennon. Sometimes a bit shaky and misplaced at the back but he was doing well
Dawson - 5.5 ... sorry Daws, its just not enough
Chiriches - 7 ... at the back a few shaky moments. Early foul against Karagounis and one time he failed to clear. But his goal saved us. Congratulations Vlad.
Vertonghen - 6 ... problems against the RW. He is a CB. Hopefully not too injured.
Capoue - 6 ... great potential but today not too good. Needs a bit more time and games
Sandro - 6.5 ... okay, should have scored.
Paulinho - 5.5 ... I fail to see what he does. He is moving very good at times and in the box but his shooting is so bad , so so bad. Needs a break
Lennon - 8 ... expected useless on the left but always present on the right. He has competition this year but doing well. He will have his off weeks but fortunately we have Townsend and Lamela to cover.
Lamela - 7 ... a very good first half where he could show his potential. Went a bit missing on the left in 2nd half
Defoe - 6.5 ... failed to score and some horrible first touches but he was part of a few chances.
Holtby - 7.5 ... a good half when he came on. First time a premier league goal, nice Lewis.
Chadli - Never really saw him but he was on the winning side, no mark
Townsend - 6 ..not much time to impress.
Lloris - 9/10 - MOTM in my opinion. Made several fantastic saves but looked a bit nervous when it came to corners.
Walker - 8/10 - Defended well, gave Lennon good support.
Dawson - 4/10 - Nothing to say really, poor performance, at fault for the goal.
Vlad - 7/10 - Fantastic goal but the two footer against Berbatov in the box was better. Great performance but he put the team in some dangerous situations.
Vertonghen - 5/10 - Not a left back and it's blindingly obvious in my opinion. Isn't agile enough against quick wingers and doesn't provide enough attacking quality.
Sandro - 6/10 - Solid performance.
Capoue - 5/10 - Nothing to say really. Was decent.
Paulinho - 5/10 - Unlucky not to score, wasted chances.
Lamela - 5/10 - The only thing that is positive about his performance today was that he almost always try to do something with the ball, he doesn't just poke the ball sideways like most of our players.
Lennon - 6/10 - Decent performance.
Defoe - 2/10 - Missed one decent chance and one sitter. Apart from that he was utter useless, I really hope the rumours about him signing for that MLS team is true.
SUBS:
Chadli - 5/10 - Had no impact really.
Holtby - 6/10 - Played a few good passes, lost a lot of balls. Fantastic goal.
Lloris- 10- So luck we have him- could get into any team in the planet
Walker-9- If anyone slates him (BC) after the game then they are retarded- looks like he maybe, just maybe, be coming of age
Dawson- 5.5 Meh- Didn't really see the Fulham goal properly so don't know how bad he did
Chiriches- 8- Brilliant goal, his skill and ball control is phenomenal and he has been our best signing- Vertonghen+ Chiriches will be brilliant- Where is kaboul going to come in?
Vertonghen- 6- Meh, but I hope to God his injury is not serious
Sandro- 6- Didn't really do anything
Capoue- 6- Again, did nothing of note IMO
Paulinho-5.5- Wasn't impressed- looked awful and missed great chances- he needs a break
Lennon-7- Looked lively again and created some chances- has to stay in the team
Lamela- 6.5- Had some bright sparks and maybe should of scored- still looks like he is really struggling though
Defoe- 5.5- Missed good chances- to be fair he made a few as well, but should not start for us
Holtby- 7.5- Looked good just before and after his absolute screamer- probs should have started
Chadli- 5.5- Did fuck all but was not on enough for me to downgrade him too much from the average
Townsend- Looked lively and created late problems- didn't do much though...
Defoe alone up front, bad decision for me...smells of AVB trying to appease the fans and pundits...JD I love him but he cannot play alone up front.
Paulinho is actually Jenasinho! In all seriousness, I think he is tried and needs a rest. Still unsure where he should play...his passing is too safe and he isn't quite goalscoring like the "Brazilian Lampard" yet.
2 holding midfielders away to a team in the bottom 3? Not ideal...Dembele was injured though and Capoue and Sandro can play a bit I guess.
Dawson at fault for the goal...really poor...frustrates me to no end that Vertonghen is playing LB, he is one of the best CB around. Why not play Naughton or Fryers there? Why did Benny go on loan?
Lamela looked better than City game, slowly slowly he is getting there.
3 points was essential today with the other results and a missed chance on Sunday for a big 3 points - so I won't dwell on it. I expect us to have gelled more and be playing more fluidly but December is a results month and if we play this average and pick up maximum points it'll do for me right now.
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