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He's quality, but my only concern with him is that he essentially seems to have given up is LB/LWB role, hasn't he? That's the only place for him in our team, imo.
Poch, the fullback whisperer, would sort him out.
He's quality, but my only concern with him is that he essentially seems to have given up is LB/LWB role, hasn't he? That's the only place for him in our team, imo.
Have loved Eriksen here, and his goal against Brighton is looking monstrous now but I've a always thought he's been 5-10% off it for the last couple of months.
The thing is though, he' still been one of our best performers but you could just tell he hadn't been at his best for those consistent periods, just a little off it.
Not surprised if he knew he'd be leaving. Wonderful player for us overall though.
Plenty of factors have contributed to our slump but this has been one of them imo.
Sorry if posted before, but Real Madrid - according to Marca - are denying any interest in Rabiot. I presume Zidane have a very good and detailed knowledge about French players and may wanna steer clear of a (possible) trouble maker in the dressing room.
https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/04/04/5ca5c9b3268e3eb0548b4630.html
I am in 2 minds regarding Rabiot: player wise he's exactly what Spurs would need in MF, particularly if Eriksen leaves....but I doubt that Pochettino want - what seem like -a difficult personality like Rabiot and what that may causes in the dressing room...
I think there's a few things going on with Eriksen this year. Firstly I think mentally he's been a bit affected by the uncertainty over his future, but more importantly the amount of games he's played the last few years has finally caught up with, plus the WC last summer, he's just got jaded both physically and mentally.Do you think it just slightly has something to do with how we as a team has performed in general, more than Eriksen's head is turned because of what the media says?
He works his socks off every game, and is never injuried, and is overplayed because our squad is too thin.
Eriksen's stats is still on par, slight below previous seasons for us, while Alli etc is not even close?
Because this squad is a lot better than people are giving it credit for.To summarise this season:-
Sissoko has been arguably our player of the season
We have signed nobody in 2 transfer windows
We have had injuries galore, including our best player
International tournaments have disrupted our entire season
We were rock bottom of our champs league group after 3 games, without a win
We have lost over a 3rd of our league matches
Massive uncertainty surrounding our new stadium and being forced to play the majority of our home games at Wembley
Huge speculation around our manager going to Man Utd or Real Madrid
How the hell are we top 4 and champions league semi finalists?
Don’t you think it’s a bit of a stretch to ask our dear lord to double the size of your pecker?
Uh oh - Daniel doesn't read this does he?Because this squad is a lot better than people are giving it credit for.
Don’t you think it’s a bit of a stretch to ask our dear lord to double the size of your pecker?
Do you think it just slightly has something to do with how we as a team has performed in general, more than Eriksen's head is turned because of what the media says?
He works his socks off every game, and is never injuried, and is overplayed because our squad is too thin.
Eriksen's stats is still on par, slight below previous seasons for us, while Alli etc is not even close?
Not personally. Not since I wrote a story about him called 'A Transfer Window Carol' one Christmas. I think it might have hit too near the mark and after that he designated a flunky to the taskUh oh - Daniel doesn't read this does he?
If he is the club can just sell him and make a profit. It's a no brainer
It's not as easy as that. First of all, Rabiot would demand a hefty signing on fee (= not free) and a huge salary... and if he starts making trouble in the dressing room it will disturb the club's on-field performances for sure. And it will not be easy to sell him as clubs would hesitate paying not just the transfer fee but also his salary (unless he'll accept a meager salary at Real M.).
So, no, it's not a no brainer. Otherwise they would have signed him already.
While there are obvious sentimental attractions in a return for Bale, I would be concerned about getting in a player for whom pace is so important but who is now at an age where pace naturally declines. If there is going to be a clear out at Real, I would rather have Isco
He doesn't have anywhere near the reputation Aurier came with and he's been quiet as a mouse. I just think PSG are rammed with prima donnas and they collectively piss each other off.
Christie was doping like most of the other successful runners at the time, so...Linford Christie was 32 when he won the Olympic 100m gold medal and won the World Championship gold the following year. If he stays injury-free, Bale has another 3-4 years at the top level.
I believe that Levy would love a marquee signing and Bale fits the bill. I'd love to see him back at Spurs but, on reflection, I'd probably prefer Zaha.