The Michael Dawson Appreciation thread

[Jamturk]

Just watched his debut Hull interview, he's putting a brave face on it in his usual positive way but I can see the sadness in his eyes.

 

[markiespurs]

Yes, this feels as bad as I thought it would.

I know the feeling.

Haven't felt this down about a player since the King retired

 

[Arthur Hucksake]

This is the new era, officially. The captain going is significant. Gutted, but feel it's needed.

 

[HappySpur]

I hope they can work out a testimonial because I think the supporters need it to say goodbye properly.

Sometimes a spam ratings sucks, if you haven't spammed the thread. But sometimes you get it from a complete **** for saying something nice about our former captain and it makes you proud. I earned that.

 

[tooey]

Good move for Daws he deserves more than being a bench warmer. He will be excellent for Hull I have no doubt. Best of luck to him and he is definitely deserving of a standing ovation on his return to the lane.

 

[E8spur]

Love you, Daws!

Genuinely feeling cut up to see him go. A Spurs legend with a heart as big as a house.

Just screengrabbed the trending list on twitter….

 

[Wsussexspur]

Sad to see him leave not one of the best technical defenders but always gave his best. I remember Tevez when he was at Man City mentioning Dawson as the hardest defender he had to play against. Always felt that he would be with us to the end of his career. Guess in hind sight its time for him to move on so he can play regularly. Good luck to him!

 

[gushayes11]

Cheers Daws. Great club man.

 

[txspurs]

Bye Daws thanks for being so awesome to the fans here in the states.

 

[don1]

great man, loyal player, not many players around like him. spurs true and true, there only one michael dawson......

 

[SoulDog]

Thank Fuck the donkeys gone

Good luck Dawson

 

[SoulDog]

Hope the club brings him back in as a coach when he hangs up his boots, would be a great guy to have around the club, particularly to work with the younger players - his attitude has always been first class and he loves the club.

God no., what's he going to do? Teach kids to hoof the ball?

 

[Norwegian Spurs fan]

Awesome Dawson players like you makes me proud of being a member of the fantastic Spurs family.

 

[Teddy Klinsmann]

Well played Dawson. A loyal player, a good guy and a great ambassador for our club. Best all round, just a shame he won't be about anymore.

Interesting...It's only 4 years since our famous Champions League adventure, but only Aaron Lennon now survives from that season now that Dawson has gone!

 

[davidmatzdorf]

What I wrote on the front page thread:

Steve Bruce is getting a bargain and is developing a record as something of a master wheeler-dealer. For a club with Hull's aspirations, borrowing Livermore & buying Huddlestone last season gave their midfield the kind of control and class that a promoted club rarely benefits from. I think every Hull supporter credited those two with keeping them up.

Now Bruce has equipped himself with a seasoned, knowledgeable defender who has experience of international matches and the Champions League, who knows how to tackle, where to position himself and how to make a clearance, but crucially isn't 35, crocked and past it.

Dawson's lack of pace and especially his slowness on the turn gets exposed against the likes of Aguero or Suarez, but frankly the rest of Hull's squad will also get ruined by players of that calibre. If they can occasionally beat a top 6 club, then that's a bonus. Where Dawson will be invaluable is stabilising their defence when playing against their peers: the other mid-table clubs, who do not have strikers with blistering pace and world-class vision.

And Dawson gets to play every week and be a leader, which will suit him well.

I agree with the people who have expressed their end-of-an-era sadness about this. It's a good move for everyone, but that doesn't make it fun.

 

[nidge]

God no., what's he going to do? Teach kids to hoof the ball?

Ridiculous comment to make. The type of player Dawson is in no way a reflection on his potential as a coach.

 

[nidge]

Sandro might be leaving as well but this is a nice touch from him.

http://instagram.com/p/sLBi8luahn/

 

[yojambo]

Lewis Holtby ‏@LewisHoltby 4m
Thank you Michael Dawson, outstanding Person and player! All the best up north mate...true Spurs legend! #thankyoudaws


Roberto Soldado @R9Soldado · 21m
Good luck captain!All the best! #legend

http://instagram.com/p/sLArOIprL8/


Sandro Raniere @sandroraniere · 16m
Thanks for all of your help and support since we met. You are a true leader. Wishing you the best ... http://instagram.com/p/sLBi8luahn/


Jan Vertonghen @Jan_Vertonghen · 1h
All the best Captain! Thx for everything! #ThankYouDaws

 

[MichaelPawson]

Not sure if I should change my handle or just try to find an even sadder dog.

 

[JerryGarcia]

Thank Fuck the donkeys gone

Good luck Dawson

Get out.