I didn't think Lennon had a great game tonight, but I did think we looked a lesser side when he came off. There were points in the 70-80th minutes when we had lots of possession in front of their defence, but it was all very narrow. Eriksen and Lamela both come inside and it was difficult for the full backs to bomb on as Bentaleb and Paulinho were both reasonable far forward, resulting in no real cover. That lack of width has been a real issue this season. Against Everton, Lennon gave us that width, which allows us to stretch opponents. His discipline in hugging the line has to be applauded - very much unselfish.
Aaron Lennon needs to start
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yusrisafri
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No he doesn't. Chadli needs to start
He needs to start and he needs to play on the right. He offers three things we lack badly. Width, searing pace and the threat of a run in behind.
Not the best player in the squad but vital for team balance. And stop bloody swapping him with lamela. Keep him on the right.
Not the best player in the squad but vital for team balance. And stop bloody swapping him with lamela. Keep him on the right.
idontgetit
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Looked like Lennon of the last 2 seasons again vs Chelsea. Makes a couple of early impressive runs, patted himself on the back and then fucked on the inside to hide from the ball for the rest of the game. After a couple of great showings its fucking infuriating. The only thing he offers us going forward is the ability to stretch the opposition. If he comes and stands around next to a defender on the inside where nobody can pass to him then he might as well not be on the fucking pitch.
It's like the other year against Man U, he got a start coming back from injury and for 15 minutes caused all sorts of problems. Aaron Lennon, he's the messiah! All we needed was him offering us width on the right! Yeah but then the fuck doesn't touch the ball again for the next 60 minutes and goes missing.
It's so frustrating, he could be such an amazing player if he wasn't so pathetic mentally.
He deserves another start whilst we have no pace at RB but he needs a serious kick up the arse from the skipper if he ain't getting involved.
It's like the other year against Man U, he got a start coming back from injury and for 15 minutes caused all sorts of problems. Aaron Lennon, he's the messiah! All we needed was him offering us width on the right! Yeah but then the fuck doesn't touch the ball again for the next 60 minutes and goes missing.
It's so frustrating, he could be such an amazing player if he wasn't so pathetic mentally.
He deserves another start whilst we have no pace at RB but he needs a serious kick up the arse from the skipper if he ain't getting involved.
prawnsandwich
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Lennon needs to start showing up for big games. Or maybe just show up for 2 games running.
Or even 90 minutes.
Has he ever won a MOTM?
Or even 90 minutes.
Has he ever won a MOTM?
barry
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Even when Lennon isn't performing at his absolute best he defends for the team and creates space for others because of his rapidness.
lennon's main contribution is not what he does with the ball, it's what his presence creates for other players on the team, more space to work in because other teams know if they get tight to us he's an immense out let ball.
This is exactly why Theo is so affective for the Scum.
This is why Lennon must be in the team.
lennon's main contribution is not what he does with the ball, it's what his presence creates for other players on the team, more space to work in because other teams know if they get tight to us he's an immense out let ball.
This is exactly why Theo is so affective for the Scum.
This is why Lennon must be in the team.
tttcowan
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He's probably the victim of this inside forward bollocks trend, like there's no other option these days other than inside forward or forward... He's a fucking winger, he's a good one as well. I wish somebody would tell him and maybe he and everyone else would stop trying to make him something he's not. Lennon - brilliant winger, terrible inside forward.
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The Toffees full-back praised the on-loan midfielder’s work rate and reckons it has given the Blues the shake-up they needed.
Everton are unbeaten in four league games and have navigated themselves away from a possible relegation scrap.
And Baines believes it is down to the Tottenham winger’s performances since arriving in January.
He said: “I remember before he’d played, and I got asked about him, I said that something people don’t always give him credit for is his work-rate.
“You don’t always notice that until you’re with him or against him and I’ve done both. It is something I’ve always known.
LOAN STAR: Lennon celebrates his goal at Swansea [GETTY]
“It starts to embarrass people into doing it as well”
Leighton Baines
“It starts to embarrass people into doing it as well.
“If you’re not doing it and someone, who is not only giving you loads at the top end of the field but is also coming back and doing that, it embarrasses people into doing that.
“It is infectious but it is also encouraging when you see someone who is renowned for his attacking threat working so hard, it makes the other lads want to match that. He has been infectious.”
Lennon is available this summer, but Everton will have to pay Tottenham £6m to land his services permanently.
Baines added: “His work-rate has, in some respects, been the catalyst for us to get the results.
“He’s got a couple of goals for us and he’s played an important part in turning our form around.”
could you ever imagine anyone saying the same about chadli or townsend?
Monkey boy
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Its funny that Lennons Defensive work rate is the main stick that people beat him with on here, as in he does too much that he doesn't go forward.
yido_number1
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Lets not make out like he is the second coming. The problem is he offers us virtually nothing going forwards and I can't remember the last time he actually ran at someone and took them on. Our forward options are weak at the moment but Lennon and his work rate aren't the answer.
ajspurs
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I'd much rather see him down our right than Chadli, Townsend or Lamela right now. Lennon may not be the answer but that doesn't mean he can't offer more than what we currently have. Not that that's very hard, but still....
He was a breath of fresh air when he fearured against Everton for us earlier in the season and was then ignored by Poch, which seems to be a common theme.
I don't have a problem with moving Lennon on, but not when we don't have anyone who's seemingly much better in his position.
Did/does appear the best of a bad bunch
yido_number1
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I think he actually played the next game against Chelsea where he was back to being shit, not ignored. Lennon has been poor/injured for most of the last 3 years and is well over due being replaced. Chadli isn't an exciting player but he has scored half the amount of league goals of lennon in a lot less games.
Lennon needs replacing for someone like Lennon but 5 years ago with the potential he had that can kick on. Look at Palace under Pardew for an example of what wingers can play like. Bolassie and Zaha have the balls to take players on that Lennon has lacked for a long time.
Chadli>Lennon even if he doesnt have any pace.
ajspurs
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I missed the Chelsea away game so I can't really comment on that bad how many bad games have certain players in our team had to be seen in the starting 11 the next week still? Whether he does something detrimental to his chances behind the scenes we don't know but on the pitch there are other players who have still done worse than him and are still getting considerable game time.
I agree with Chadli prior to his injury/time off. I used to want him in our team just because he was 1 out of about 3 players in out team who could actually find the back of the net. Since that injury though he's been shocking.
I'm not saying that Lennon doesn't need replacing, I've always liked Lennon but even I'd say anyone would be stupid who wouldn't think he needs replacing but IMO he can just offer more than what we have. Also with Lennon I think you know more of what you're getting and I know that's a set up to the reply of "what someone who doesn't score or assist" etc etc. but I feel more of a sense of solidity and structure to the team with him in it.
With Townsend and Lamela especially you really don't know what you're going to get from one game to the next.
spurs-r-us
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He scored one goal - everything else is just bluster and has been for about three seasons with the exception of when Evra was his opponent. Happy to see him go ASAP, at least unsentimentally.
mano-obe
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Lennon has never taken his game to another level that's why England never came back for him.
When he had competition from the likes pf Routledge and Bentley he played out of his skin, then went back to his comfort zone. What happened to Lennon ended up being the Jenas Syndrome. Play well once every 7 games, everyone raves about his one game and miraculously forgets about the shocking games before that, kind of like what happened with that one game this season.
When he had competition from the likes pf Routledge and Bentley he played out of his skin, then went back to his comfort zone. What happened to Lennon ended up being the Jenas Syndrome. Play well once every 7 games, everyone raves about his one game and miraculously forgets about the shocking games before that, kind of like what happened with that one game this season.
eddiev14
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Lennon's issue is simple. He's been unable to add goals and assists to his game.
I'm looking at his last 4 seasons, not just a couple of games, and the results are severely underwhelming.
He had a wonderful season in 09/10 but he's not kicked on from there. There really is only so much patience you can show a player and he's been allowed more than enough time to prove his worth to the team.
It's a shame because I thought he'd be a superstar and he was a real favourite of mine 5-6 years ago.
I'm looking at his last 4 seasons, not just a couple of games, and the results are severely underwhelming.
He had a wonderful season in 09/10 but he's not kicked on from there. There really is only so much patience you can show a player and he's been allowed more than enough time to prove his worth to the team.
It's a shame because I thought he'd be a superstar and he was a real favourite of mine 5-6 years ago.
