I`m not actually Anti-Sherwood. But I am Anti-Levy for basically writing off our season before half way by appointing him. I honestly believe the supporters, especially those who go week in week out, deserved better.
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Those stats are meaningless, especially since his actual displaced passes were the most important ones like where he destroyed a few counters or failed to find Ade/Soldado in the final third when they were open. He's more concerned with not making mistakes than doing something particularly outstanding. You can add all the numbers you can find - but I know what a I saw today - and no stat can change that.
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It was strange to throw both Paulinho and Vertonghen in for 90 mins after being out for so long.
Lennon looked as poor as i've seen him in a Spurs shirt, hopefully he will have a blinder next week against a much more offensive Everton, usually has the better of Baines. The thing with Hull they literally don't let their defenders leave their half, you can't counter against them as they're already organised and the two centre midfielders are very defensive. We've had this problem for years, teams who drop deep we can't break down, not without a Bale or a muscular forward anyway.
Positives, our 'first choice' back 5 are fit.
Bentaleb has replaced Scott Parker for turning in circles whilst standing. In all honesty he has impressed me, he is purely a 'tick over' sort of footballer. Paulinho is similar but has a bit of everything in his locker, especially getting into that box. Still my ideal formation in the midfield would be,
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not that i've a problem with the 442 but starting 2/3rds of our fit strikers scares me.
Lennon looked as poor as i've seen him in a Spurs shirt, hopefully he will have a blinder next week against a much more offensive Everton, usually has the better of Baines. The thing with Hull they literally don't let their defenders leave their half, you can't counter against them as they're already organised and the two centre midfielders are very defensive. We've had this problem for years, teams who drop deep we can't break down, not without a Bale or a muscular forward anyway.
Positives, our 'first choice' back 5 are fit.
Bentaleb has replaced Scott Parker for turning in circles whilst standing. In all honesty he has impressed me, he is purely a 'tick over' sort of footballer. Paulinho is similar but has a bit of everything in his locker, especially getting into that box. Still my ideal formation in the midfield would be,
aulinhowtf::townhmm:
not that i've a problem with the 442 but starting 2/3rds of our fit strikers scares me.
I`ll be at WHL next Sunday. The Spurs v Everton "match up" doesnt worry me. But the Sherwood v Martinez one certainly does. Its just so fucking wrong.
Any news on Defoe today seen people saying ade was limping off at the end
Stats do not lie. I have changed my mind. Bentaleb was outstanding today. Lloris was the weak link. The fucker barely made any passes and had zero shots on goal. Lloris out
Massively agree not sure what games people are watching sometimes, bentaleb was not great against city but he's been ok so far our weak links are Dawson, Lennon and soldado, they are providing far more problems imo.
Yeah, fucking joker - only sat at the back and flapped his hands
You know what you saw today because you made up your mind before the game was played. You would never give Bentaleb credit no matter what he did.
Yeah stats mean nothing at all because it is better to not complete passes, create chances, or dispossess the other team. None of these things are important in a football match. Makes sense.
It all just fits into your I hate Sherwood narrative. You are Sammy mk 2.
Too much negativity isn't going to change anything but put pressure on the team. Let's just get behind the team!
I swear some people collate all stats at the end of every game for every team and at the end of the season decide how well we have done according to number of diagonal balls hit in the 59th minute of every match we've played
hahhaa you're quite hostile
No - I saw displaced passes at crucial attacking phases and general passive play. He can knock 400 side ways passes to Verts and get in his way - but that won't make him Zidane because ALL stats are contextual
You can spin this any pro-Timmy way you want - but I'll tell you as much - I have no issues with him pushing youngsters through but there has to be balance and reason. The kid has played in every game which is ridiculous, imv
I agree, I'm sure if we combine all of our positive thoughts, we'll win the league, forget fighting for 4th.
I certainly agree that all stats are contextual. They aren't the be all end all. However, he didn't just complete sideways passes to Vertonghen. He completed the most forward passes of any one in the side. I don't remember him killing any counterattack or being any hindrance in attacking play. I'll have to rewatch. I thought Eriksen and Lennon were much more destructive to attacking play.You've had a target on Bentaleb since he started playing and have never stopped. You have a very strong bias against him for whatever reason. I don't know what else to say.
Lots to blame Tim for today, Bentaleb isn't even in the top ten.
Why dont we have sad smiley agree button?
Oh and but, but we have obika hidden somewhere. It must count for something.
There's a difference between saying the same shit over and over and criticism. We all know this season's been shit, don't need people telling me how bad it is every 5 mins.I agree, I'm sure if we combine all of our positive thoughts, we'll win the league, forget fighting for 4th.