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rupsmith

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I would agree with this but actually makes Lamela suited to the bigger games / harder teams where his high intensity press helps us keep the game higher up the pitch but less so when teams are parking the bus - Son and Moura much more suited

Would love to see a front three of Son, Moura and Christian tried out at some point

Exactly my point - against a "park the bus" team when we are looking for quick passing and circulation and intuitive creativity, in my view not not good enough.

When we need pressing, he is very useful indeed. Therefore an almost more "defensively" suitable player - to get the ball back and rotate.
 

dondo

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I think he is and absolutely our best passer in the box. The tight passes direction, speed of thought, and weight of pass, there is no equal. However I would t say he is our best passer overall.


I would say eriken and dele are better
 

rupsmith

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2 completely different player firstly. Secondly lamelas touch is usually superb and instant. Today he came on and was a tad sloppy but even so he offered a lot in attack and defence.
Id argue his touch is better than alli and sons and his ball retention is pretty great. Tactically he is clever making risky passes that pay dividends.
Today when he came on there was a moment where is was battling on the touchline and ge totally outsmarted a player and came away with the ball with virtually zero room to manoeuvre. He made it look as though he was going to let the ball roll out and last moment boom he came alive and totaly sold the guy a dummy and toes it round him and he was away. He is an artist you are right in that sense.

As I said - skillful, very skillful. But not creative and therefore not what we look for in the attacking third against a park the bus team. Touch I disagree. Also his passing very limited and lacks creativity. Very few goals, very few assists. Very intense runner helpful for the team and Poch's philosophy.
 

rupsmith

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He's technically very gifted, he sets the tempo and gets the ball back rapidly: in other words, he is very important for the press. He tries high risk passes, which by their nature will mean that many will not work. He is brave in his play, which is what Poch values. His control is as good as Alli's. He is only now coming back to full match fitness and his confidence is still limited.

Agree generally. I just think that he is limited in terms of creativity.
 

hellava_tough

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Btw, it's probably been mentioned, but we're unbeaten in 17 (in all competitions)

Haven't done that since 1967!

That said, it's a funny old season. We're playing really well, but it doesn't necessarily feel like it. I suppose it's a bit of a hangover from last season and also the fact that we're 'homeless' until next season.

Anyway, well done lads - just keep it going!!
 

@Bobby__Lucky

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I would say eriken and dele are better

It's ok to differ. For me it's the speed of thought coupled with the execution that makes Erik excel in this area. His weight of pass is also key. I feel Eriksen is too loose with his box passing though overall is one of our top passers. I feel Dele is to stumbley but certainly has moments of magic especially with lobs. Lamela is the only player we have that can execute those cute one touch layoffs between players with the exact weight required, not that others can't. In addition the way Erik clips the ball into the box is exeptional. Kane is also an exceptional passer in the box when he's not being his greedy self. That ball from him today was sexy.

Not saying Eriksen and Dele are poor in fact far from it, but in tight areas and gaps I think Erik and Kane are our 2 best passers in the final third.
 

dondo

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It's ok to differ. For me it's the speed of thought coupled with the execution that makes Erik excel in this area. His weight of pass is also key. I feel Eriksen is too loose with his box passing though overall is one of our top passers. I feel Dele is to stumbley but certainly has moments of magic especially with lobs. Lamela is the only player we have that can execute those cute one touch layoffs between players with the exact weight required, not that others can't. In addition the way Erik clips the ball into the box is exeptional. Kane is also an exceptional passer in the box when he's not being his greedy self. That ball from him today was sexy.

Not saying Eriksen and Dele are poor in fact far from it, but in tight areas and gaps I think Erik and Kane are our 2 best passers in the final third.


Fair points lamela does play a good final pass I just think we have better
 

Cornpattbuck

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Hilarious that there are people trying to give Lamela a kicking when he's played 20 minutes in a game that we'd won by half time. Bored?
 

rupsmith

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Hilarious that there are people trying to give Lamela a kicking when he's played 20 minutes in a game that we'd won by half time. Bored?

No sir. Its not about his performance today at all. Obviously not giving him "a kicking" based on the game today. Just what I thought was an assessment of his overall abilities and what he generally contributes to the team and to different types of games.

Oh well - however you wish to interpret posts. Its a free forum.
 

Sweetsman

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Agree generally. I just think that he is limited in terms of creativity.
I'm not sure what you mean by that, because I stated that he tries high risk moves. He has been unlucky, eg that peach of a free-kick against Rochdale.
 

worcestersauce

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Back from the game and not too much to say, we were just far better than Huddersfield deserved the win probably by more, no poor performances we were just very good and I was bloody freezing.
I would like to pass comment on Huddersfield though, they tried to play football, were willing to fight for the right to play and particular kudos to them when we went two up, the last fifteen minutes when they could have let their performance drop they didn't, far from it they played and fought with huge spirit right to the end. Can't help but think with that spirit they will stay up, they certainly deserve to.
 
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Sweetsman

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Back from the game and not too much to say, we were just far better than Huddersfield deserved the win probably by more, no poor performances we were just very good and I was bloody freezing.
I would like to pass comment on Huddersfield though, they tried to play football, were willing to fight for the right to play and particular kudos to them when we went two up, the last fifteen minutes when they could have let their performance they didn't, far from it they played and fought with huge spirit right to the end. Can't help but think with that spirit they will stay up, they certainly deserve to.
So, what you're saying is that they didn't do a West Ham.
 

Pimp_Spur

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Only 30 pages?? Lowest I’ve ever seen a match thread!!

Good solid win, that cross from Kane from me is a highlight. Honestly I’m more impressed with Kane’s long passing ability than his goals
Played a stunning ball out to Aurier too in the first half.....sublime footballer
 

journeyman

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I have to say I'm completely out of step with this board on Lamela. I agree that he's skilful and committed, including good at the press, but, for me, he makes too many bad decisions - including silly flicks, incessant fouling etc - and, unlike Son, doesn't score nearly enough. His injury record - not his fault, of course - also a downside. I admire his evident passion for the club, but being honest, I don't think he's a player other top six sides in the Prem would be coveting. I'd love to be proved wrong on that still.
 

rupsmith

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I have to say I'm completely out of step with this board on Lamela. I agree that he's skilful and committed, including good at the press, but, for me, he makes too many bad decisions - including silly flicks, incessant fouling etc - and, unlike Son, doesn't score nearly enough. His injury record - not his fault, of course - also a downside. I admire his evident passion for the club, but being honest, I don't think he's a player other top six sides in the Prem would be coveting. I'd love to be proved wrong on that still.

Could not agree more. Surprised at the reaction to my initial assessment earlier in the thread. Clearly a lot of fans of Lamelas abilities - whatever they are.
 

Woodyy

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Just back from the game, that was the definition of a comfortable win. They never troubled us and we managed to break them down quite often. I'm pretty sure once we had the 2 goal lead we took our foot off the gas massively and just saw the game out. I'm glad Dembele and Son didn't play a full 90 as I really want them fresh for Juve.

Not sure how Lamela is getting criticised, did I miss something? The game was already pretty much dead by the time he came on.

Also from where I was sat I thought Aurier actually had a really solid game and didn't make any foul throws, improvement!

COYS
 

rupsmith

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I'm not sure what you mean by that, because I stated that he tries high risk moves. He has been unlucky, eg that peach of a free-kick against Rochdale.

No issues with him trying high risk moves - my point is that they don’t normally come off. And I am not criticizing him in any way based on today or some specific games. Just saying that his strengths are not what people typically perceive them to be.
 
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