HotspurFC1950
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Match Ratings vs Qarabag
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fatpiranha
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Ok performance against a poor team. Alli MOM.
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Another mess of game really. Defensively, as team, we were pretty woeful. I don't just think it was all about the fact that we had a completely new group of defenders either. This should have been the dream team for us, as they didn't just come and park a bus, they weren't robust or dirty, and didn't just huddle up their own end. And there were spaces and numerous opportunities to punish those gaps, but as ever, those opportunities rarely made it past the embryonic stage, as greed, poor technique and poor decisions invariably did for them.
Tom Carroll was probably the most consistent presence throughout the 90 minutes. Whilst Lamela, Alli and Son all deserve honourable mentions for their general contribution and the odd moments of individual inspiration and creativity, Carroll was just a consistent and constant presence, getting through 90 passes (Lamela next best non defender on 56) and generally trying to make progressive passes.
The whole group looked incohesive without the ball, for the second game running. Dier was terrible, unable to keep up when they were zipping the ball about and unable to offer anything with the ball of a progressive nature. Rose had an absolute stinker. Townsend had a good first half but was bad second half.
It was nice to see Kane actually press and harry (no pun) the defenders again, and one of these incidents resulted in him setting up Lamela, whose finish was sweet. I just wish we'd pressed them better throughout, because there was definitely chances to be had this way as they were that great combo of a flimsy but ball playing outfit. Like a defence of four Chiriches's.
Alli continues to be a bit of a puzzle to me. Clearly the boy has ability, and his set up for Son's second was a nice piece of play, but he also seems to lack a bit of urgency and dynamism at times and also runs into the odd dead end or miss-control. I can't really figure out what he is and where a long term future lies for him positionally. He's a bit of a Fellani.
I actually thought Lamela, overall, had a very decent game, saw shitloads of ball for an AM, set up a great chance, took his chance sweetly and generally was very involved. Of course there was a smattering of the usual erratic fumble shit and the odd technical glitch, the kid continues to be a fucking curates egg, but on balance a decent contribution over the 90.
Oh, and Son was very decent and scored a couple of foxy boxy goals. Both our back up strikers have now scored more goals than Kane. Perhaps the world won't end after all.
Trippier was a bit unlucky with the penalty, it was a pen, but one that was hard for him to avoid, after being nutmegged.
I can't be arsed to do individual stuff. Carroll just about my MOTM.
Tom Carroll was probably the most consistent presence throughout the 90 minutes. Whilst Lamela, Alli and Son all deserve honourable mentions for their general contribution and the odd moments of individual inspiration and creativity, Carroll was just a consistent and constant presence, getting through 90 passes (Lamela next best non defender on 56) and generally trying to make progressive passes.
The whole group looked incohesive without the ball, for the second game running. Dier was terrible, unable to keep up when they were zipping the ball about and unable to offer anything with the ball of a progressive nature. Rose had an absolute stinker. Townsend had a good first half but was bad second half.
It was nice to see Kane actually press and harry (no pun) the defenders again, and one of these incidents resulted in him setting up Lamela, whose finish was sweet. I just wish we'd pressed them better throughout, because there was definitely chances to be had this way as they were that great combo of a flimsy but ball playing outfit. Like a defence of four Chiriches's.
Alli continues to be a bit of a puzzle to me. Clearly the boy has ability, and his set up for Son's second was a nice piece of play, but he also seems to lack a bit of urgency and dynamism at times and also runs into the odd dead end or miss-control. I can't really figure out what he is and where a long term future lies for him positionally. He's a bit of a Fellani.
I actually thought Lamela, overall, had a very decent game, saw shitloads of ball for an AM, set up a great chance, took his chance sweetly and generally was very involved. Of course there was a smattering of the usual erratic fumble shit and the odd technical glitch, the kid continues to be a fucking curates egg, but on balance a decent contribution over the 90.
Oh, and Son was very decent and scored a couple of foxy boxy goals. Both our back up strikers have now scored more goals than Kane. Perhaps the world won't end after all.
Trippier was a bit unlucky with the penalty, it was a pen, but one that was hard for him to avoid, after being nutmegged.
I can't be arsed to do individual stuff. Carroll just about my MOTM.
robhumphreys
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Thought Rose had a mare. Lamela had a shocking first half but decent second and Townend was good first half and poor second. Overall I think Alli was mom with Son also getting a mention
bubble07
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Chadli
yusrisafri
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Yeah im interested to know anout clinton as well
TheVoiceofReason
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Looks like he has a good first touch on him, and looked generally pretty good! Exciting stuff.
southlondonyiddo
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Alli MOTM
Son did well with some lovely movement and touches
Son did well with some lovely movement and touches
Bobbins
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Lloris - 6
Trippier - 4
Alderweireld - 4
Wimmer - 6
Rose - 3
Dier - 4
Carroll - 6
Townsend - 6
Alli - 9
Lamela - 6.5
Son - 7
Kane - 6
N'Jie - 5
Winks - 6
Back 4 was very poor and Dier was not good shielding them at all. Wimmer cleaned up alot of mistakes from them. Rose was awful. Toby and Trippier werent good at all. Back 4 reminded me of last year. Carroll played well. Townsend played mostly well but faded soooo badly before he was subbed off. Lamela was the best player on the pitch in the 2nd half followed closely by Alli. But Alli was far and away the best player on the pitch in the first half. What a player we have in him. Son was good.
Subs wise, Kane was okay. Wasnt too impressed by N'Jie personally. Winks was okay.
Trippier - 4
Alderweireld - 4
Wimmer - 6
Rose - 3
Dier - 4
Carroll - 6
Townsend - 6
Alli - 9
Lamela - 6.5
Son - 7
Kane - 6
N'Jie - 5
Winks - 6
Back 4 was very poor and Dier was not good shielding them at all. Wimmer cleaned up alot of mistakes from them. Rose was awful. Toby and Trippier werent good at all. Back 4 reminded me of last year. Carroll played well. Townsend played mostly well but faded soooo badly before he was subbed off. Lamela was the best player on the pitch in the 2nd half followed closely by Alli. But Alli was far and away the best player on the pitch in the first half. What a player we have in him. Son was good.
Subs wise, Kane was okay. Wasnt too impressed by N'Jie personally. Winks was okay.
rabbikeane
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Match rating threads shall have MoM poll.
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Strikeb4ck
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Very Good: Carroll, Alli, Son
Good: Lloris
Average: Wimmer, Toby, Dier
Poor/Underwhelming: Rose, Trippier, Lamela, Townsend
Subs were all OK except for that bizarre pass back from Clinton.
Good: Lloris
Average: Wimmer, Toby, Dier
Poor/Underwhelming: Rose, Trippier, Lamela, Townsend
Subs were all OK except for that bizarre pass back from Clinton.
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EXCELLENT : None
VERY GOOD: Alli Son Lamela
GOOD : Loris Carroll Wicks Kane
FAIR : Rose Rimmer Trippier Toby Townsend Clinton Dier
POOR: None
Lamela, Rose and Carroll would have had lower ratings but they redeemed themselves as the game progressed
VERY GOOD: Alli Son Lamela
GOOD : Loris Carroll Wicks Kane
FAIR : Rose Rimmer Trippier Toby Townsend Clinton Dier
POOR: None
Lamela, Rose and Carroll would have had lower ratings but they redeemed themselves as the game progressed
Snarfalicious
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We got a steal in Dele Alli. Mature beyond his years and never really looks out of place/in over his head. His versatility is unmatched as well. I feel like you could put him anywhere in midfield/attack and he wouldn't embarrass himself.
