Its called Focusing!!
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Its called Focusing!!
This is probably the moment of the match that will stick with me my whole life. I have no idea why I noticed lamela most in that moment. But I stared at him just as long as he stared into the black hole where his soul once was.
HA! So did I! He completely took my attention in that moment. So odd.
Taken from the Spurs fbook page - He may not have been MOTM, but Spurs have Erik Lamela to thank for their draw with Woolwich.
good article on Lamela's influence in the Woolwich game. Didn't realise at the time that he was switched to Ozil's side to shut him down, but it makes sense that he was. Love our Erik!
good article on Lamela's influence in the Woolwich game. Didn't realise at the time that he was switched to Ozil's side to shut him down, but it makes sense that he was. Love our Erik!
Yep, me too. I wander immediately afterwards if anyone else would notice. That boy aint right.
Rumors going around Le Twitter that Lamela has sustained a muscle injury 
I jinxed it didn't I?
I jinxed it didn't I?
Whilst he has been immense in recent weeks. We do have Son to come back into the team so it's not like we have to rely on Townsend just yet. I hope he isn't out for long if it's true though, he's suspended for the next game anyway.Rumors going around Le Twitter that Lamela has sustained a muscle injury
I jinxed it didn't I?
Hopefully it's not serious. He's going to miss the west ham game anyway so he has abit of time to recover.
I actually think he likes being at Tottenham and could build a great rapport with the Spurs faithful. Seems to have time for the fans even outside the club parameters. That maybe something to do with the over zealous fanatasim of the argie and Italian fans he's been used to.
Admittedly, wasn't sure at first, but always remember bales (not comparing players just fans reactions) first two seasons at the lane, when he was playing left back. Used to sit half way line of the shelf, and he got so much abuse, it was obscene for a youngster. I moved seats in the end because of these clowns, but there was vile hatred for bale, booing at the team sheet, every time he ran past, he'd be called a cunt etc. these were 45-65 year old 'men'. Soon to be applauding and adoring him in the seasons to come. I haven't heard quite the same abuse for coco, although sit in the Paxton now, and don't attend as many home games.
Another similarity is that I was told Harry was within a whiskers hair of selling bale to forest for 1m. I never saw that reported in the media, maybe missed it, maybe was fed inaccurately to me. But the source is very good friends with Steve P. So when I heard his transfer was off this summer, I thought, you never know.
However, don't think we should be jumping on the bandwagon, just yet. Support, yes, put him up on a pedestal, no. Only because, let the lad develop, let's not pressure him anymore, he is coming along, and theres a definite upward trajectory on his performances. I really think we could do without the 'told you so's' as well, almost as bad as the naysayers. His price tag has definitely been a weight around both his and the clubs shoulders, and it's just awesome to see the lad play with a bit more freedom.
I think as a club, we do need him to work out, seeing as our recent money signings, bent, soldado, pauliniho have flopped, as it'd be nice to prove to levy it's ok to get your cheque book out once in a while!
Admittedly, wasn't sure at first, but always remember bales (not comparing players just fans reactions) first two seasons at the lane, when he was playing left back. Used to sit half way line of the shelf, and he got so much abuse, it was obscene for a youngster. I moved seats in the end because of these clowns, but there was vile hatred for bale, booing at the team sheet, every time he ran past, he'd be called a cunt etc. these were 45-65 year old 'men'. Soon to be applauding and adoring him in the seasons to come. I haven't heard quite the same abuse for coco, although sit in the Paxton now, and don't attend as many home games.
Another similarity is that I was told Harry was within a whiskers hair of selling bale to forest for 1m. I never saw that reported in the media, maybe missed it, maybe was fed inaccurately to me. But the source is very good friends with Steve P. So when I heard his transfer was off this summer, I thought, you never know.
However, don't think we should be jumping on the bandwagon, just yet. Support, yes, put him up on a pedestal, no. Only because, let the lad develop, let's not pressure him anymore, he is coming along, and theres a definite upward trajectory on his performances. I really think we could do without the 'told you so's' as well, almost as bad as the naysayers. His price tag has definitely been a weight around both his and the clubs shoulders, and it's just awesome to see the lad play with a bit more freedom.
I think as a club, we do need him to work out, seeing as our recent money signings, bent, soldado, pauliniho have flopped, as it'd be nice to prove to levy it's ok to get your cheque book out once in a while!
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Yeah, he did train on his own with Argentina so it isn't like he's done his knee in. Hopefully he's back for Chelsea as he can't play the Spammers regardless. And as
Totti
pointed out, Son is back and can take his place for West Ham.Scores a hat trick and I still need to go through 4 pages to find his thread? For shame.
Easily starting to show his quality though, and last night's performance is the type of performance we paid 30M for. This is what I saw him do at Roma, although Totti's opinion is probably more valid than mine on this occasion. A great game for him regardless though. Long may it continue,
Easily starting to show his quality though, and last night's performance is the type of performance we paid 30M for. This is what I saw him do at Roma, although Totti's opinion is probably more valid than mine on this occasion. A great game for him regardless though. Long may it continue,
Yesterday he was amazing his best match in a Spurs shirt. Had a sneaky suspicion on the back of his recent form he was due a breakout game like this and delighted it has come.
I must say Spurs supporters as a whole deserve credit for backing him in some rough times. I am one which was hoping we would get rid of him in the summer but luckily for me and the club, we stuck by him.
I must say Spurs supporters as a whole deserve credit for backing him in some rough times. I am one which was hoping we would get rid of him in the summer but luckily for me and the club, we stuck by him.
His brain and his feet are finally in sync. Not giving it away cheaply. A little more patient on the ball. IMO that's the difference we're seeing.
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