parj
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- Jul 27, 2003
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Absolutely this. Our fitness looks disgraceful. I don't think Mourinho teams really focus on that
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Absolutely this. Our fitness looks disgraceful. I don't think Mourinho teams really focus on that
ultimateloner
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- Jan 25, 2004
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The fitter team won. I think we have the quality to win (Dele/Son's goal was pure quality as was Kane's attempts) but in the end moments of brilliance isn't enough against hard mileage and intensity over 90 mins.
We were particularly out-matched in midfield; they were in total control most of the game.
I think Mourinho's negative football would likely have gotten a better result but I don't bemoan Mason's tatical setup to at least have a go. However this does expose our inferior conditioning, which is probably due to the squad's age. We need to reinvigorate this team in some shape or form as at the moment there isn't enough legs in there to last the game, to make our better quality up-front count.
We were particularly out-matched in midfield; they were in total control most of the game.
I think Mourinho's negative football would likely have gotten a better result but I don't bemoan Mason's tatical setup to at least have a go. However this does expose our inferior conditioning, which is probably due to the squad's age. We need to reinvigorate this team in some shape or form as at the moment there isn't enough legs in there to last the game, to make our better quality up-front count.
Matthew
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Lloris - 9 - I’ve been critical of him, but he’s been outstanding and prevented a cricket score
aurier - 5 - left exposed by bale
Dier - 1 - just what ishe?
Toby - 4 - bad, bad, bad
reggie - 2- woeful again
bale - 2 - bad, no tracking back, created nothing
glc - 2 - what does he do? Literally ran the ball out of play when no one near him
peh- 4 - needs to get his of this slide in form
sonny - 4 - great finish, that’s it
dele - 6 - great in first half - no so, second
Kane - 4 - appears to have mentally checkedout
aurier - 5 - left exposed by bale
Dier - 1 - just what ishe?
Toby - 4 - bad, bad, bad
reggie - 2- woeful again
bale - 2 - bad, no tracking back, created nothing
glc - 2 - what does he do? Literally ran the ball out of play when no one near him
peh- 4 - needs to get his of this slide in form
sonny - 4 - great finish, that’s it
dele - 6 - great in first half - no so, second
Kane - 4 - appears to have mentally checkedout
Can't disagree with this.
Gilzeanking
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- May 7, 2005
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I was in here last week trying to stop posters misunderstanding the significance of the Sheff result . Fabulous new attacking dawn seemed the prevailing opinion !
The fitness issue has really sunk in here now though . It would explain a lot . How more yesterday's man can a manger be than to allow his team to become unfit in comparison to other teams in the Prem ? A Jose disaster .
Also yesterday the laziness of particularly Bale and Son came into sharp relief . In the space of one week people insisting Bale should stay are now clamouring for his departure !
Also Levy's cheapest option youth team trainer as 1st team manager idea , really looks like the penny pinching bullshit it is .
Dreadful moment for us this.
The fitness issue has really sunk in here now though . It would explain a lot . How more yesterday's man can a manger be than to allow his team to become unfit in comparison to other teams in the Prem ? A Jose disaster .
Also yesterday the laziness of particularly Bale and Son came into sharp relief . In the space of one week people insisting Bale should stay are now clamouring for his departure !
Also Levy's cheapest option youth team trainer as 1st team manager idea , really looks like the penny pinching bullshit it is .
Dreadful moment for us this.
dricha1
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- Jul 26, 2005
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Hugo, Toby decent.
The rest just not good enough.
The lack of effort is disgusting.
There is no leadership on the pitch. None of the players seem to care. Yes they talk about winning trophies but ultimately they are all chasing their personal goals. THFC is not first and foremost for any of them. This is what pains me the most about the current situation.
Kane still taking free kicks...can’t remember the last one he scored?..him taking them is not benefiting the team. Selfish.
Bale can snipe about not being picked, style of football etc but if you not willing to do the basic team work then you don’t deserve a place. No successful team carries a player no matter how good. Selfish.
Dier complaining about being treated harshly in press blaming those around him when he should be dealing with the situation. Selfish.
Aurier commitment and effort to track back non existent teamwork lacking. selfish.
Lamelas robona out of play etc...I could go on but ultimately none of these lot are playing as a team or want to play as a team. You could argue it’s the manager job to instill this but we are onto our third manager in 18 months and all 3 of them have suffered the same way.
But ultimately this goes all the way to the top of the club where the notion that taking part us good enough, the shrug the shoulders when we don’t win, cos well “how can we compete against City, Chelsea, etal” the lack of desire to win from the top has poisoned the club throughout.
Turning up and earning money is deemed acceptable. Well not for this fsn
The rest just not good enough.
The lack of effort is disgusting.
There is no leadership on the pitch. None of the players seem to care. Yes they talk about winning trophies but ultimately they are all chasing their personal goals. THFC is not first and foremost for any of them. This is what pains me the most about the current situation.
Kane still taking free kicks...can’t remember the last one he scored?..him taking them is not benefiting the team. Selfish.
Bale can snipe about not being picked, style of football etc but if you not willing to do the basic team work then you don’t deserve a place. No successful team carries a player no matter how good. Selfish.
Dier complaining about being treated harshly in press blaming those around him when he should be dealing with the situation. Selfish.
Aurier commitment and effort to track back non existent teamwork lacking. selfish.
Lamelas robona out of play etc...I could go on but ultimately none of these lot are playing as a team or want to play as a team. You could argue it’s the manager job to instill this but we are onto our third manager in 18 months and all 3 of them have suffered the same way.
But ultimately this goes all the way to the top of the club where the notion that taking part us good enough, the shrug the shoulders when we don’t win, cos well “how can we compete against City, Chelsea, etal” the lack of desire to win from the top has poisoned the club throughout.
Turning up and earning money is deemed acceptable. Well not for this fsn
