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Ex-Spurs Player Érik Lamela

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Bigjon said:
He looks like a suave bond villain
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OK, I'm only gonna say this 'cos I genuinely thought it, and it's not intended as some kind of slur, believe me, it's not meant as a slur, and there's nothing wrong with it at all so please don't start 'disliking' and accusing me of homophobia... but does anyone else think his mannerisms and general demeanour suggest there's a possibility the guy might be homosexual?
 
She obviously deleted 'cos she was being paid by Roma, so as not to anger their fair minded, all-embracing Curva Sud fanbase!!

OK, I guess he's straight... probably just a modern-day 'Metrosexual'!!
EXHIBIT A: Note the Jean-Paul Gaultier Low cut Stripy Blue top!!

Aren't we all these days??
 
First post here,

Lamela looked good whenever he was involved, Walker barely acknowledged his existence and instead spent his time whacking the ball into the sky. Eriksen will give a huge boost of creativity and be the #10 that Tottenham so desperately need.

Holtby-Paulinho would be a true workhorse partnership in central midfield, I know Holtby mainly plays as an AM but with his workrate and box-to-box style he could partner up with Paulinho very well. If not, Sandro can fill in nicely.

I'd play this lineup:

-----------Soldado
---Sigurosson-Eriksen-Lamela
-------Paulinho---Holtby
Rose-Vertonghen-Chichires-Walker
 
VirginiaSpur said:
Those quick interviews always piss me off a slight bit. About three questions long with a 5 second response.

Would it kill you to shoot the shit for just a minute? (granted, he can't speak English, but still...)


The one question that I'd like to hear is "Erik, you've been here for just a couple of days now, and I'm sure you're still getting your bearings, but in your time meeting the rest of the squad, is there any player in particular that you've struck up a friendship with, or is there any player in particular that you're looking forward to working with and learning from?"

Of course, it's a moot question, because I think 9 times out of 10 the answer for the first question at least would be "Sandro."

He's got a lot of work ahead of him, learning English. Sure that he's already started lessons and all that, but I think that there's a hidden positive in that -- because of the language -- he'll likely gravitate the most at first towards Soldado. Would be great if they strike up an understanding very quickly, it would no doubt help both of them tremendously, both in their on-pitch performances, and in bedding in to the squad.

Also, in this instance I think that AVB's continental profile and linguistic skills help enormously in drawing players like Lamela. I shudder to think of Harry Redknapp trying to communicate with an Argentinian that barely speaks a word of English.

"Just fackin' jabber on a bit!" :harrylick:
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we should've got Ossie or Ricky to do the interview in Spanish
 
Kerrybai said:
I'd play this lineup:

-----------Soldado
---Sigurosson-Eriksen-Lamela
-------Paulinho---Holtby
Rose-Vertonghen-Chichires-Walker
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Even with Rose and Walker overlapping that would be a very narrow formation. Not sure about Holtby/Paulinho either. Holtby has been banging in the assists and goals recently (edit: at AM) and I find him a bit over-enthusiastic out of possession when he's playing a conservative CM role, always worried he'll get a card.

It's an interesting one, lots of talent but how to fit it all in...
 
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WookieD said:
Even with Rose and Walker overlapping that would be a very narrow formation. Not sure about Holtby/Paulinho either. Holtby has been banging in the assists and goals recently and I find him a bit over-enthusiastic out of possession when he's playing a conservative CM role, always worried he'll get a card.

It's an interesting one, lots of talent but how to fit it all in...
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Also if we lose possession after Walker/Rose has gone on the overlap, we have Walker, Soldado, Sigurdsson, Eriksen, Lamela, Rose and Holtby all potentially ahead of the ball..... it's a little risky.
 
Kerrybai said:
First post here,

Lamela looked good whenever he was involved, Walker barely acknowledged his existence and instead spent his time whacking the ball into the sky. Eriksen will give a huge boost of creativity and be the #10 that Tottenham so desperately need.

Holtby-Paulinho would be a true workhorse partnership in central midfield, I know Holtby mainly plays as an AM but with his workrate and box-to-box style he could partner up with Paulinho very well. If not, Sandro can fill in nicely.

I'd play this lineup:

-----------Soldado
---Sigurosson-Eriksen-Lamela
-------Paulinho---Holtby
Rose-Vertonghen-Chichires-Walker
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You'd play Chirches over Kaboul and Dawson? Please, pray tell of your extensive knowledge of Romanian footballers.

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Kerrybai said:
First post here,

Lamela looked good whenever he was involved, Walker barely acknowledged his existence and instead spent his time whacking the ball into the sky. Eriksen will give a huge boost of creativity and be the #10 that Tottenham so desperately need.

Holtby-Paulinho would be a true workhorse partnership in central midfield, I know Holtby mainly plays as an AM but with his workrate and box-to-box style he could partner up with Paulinho very well. If not, Sandro can fill in nicely.

I'd play this lineup:

-----------Soldado
---Sigurosson-Eriksen-Lamela
-------Paulinho---Holtby
Rose-Vertonghen-Chichires-Walker
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Lacking a bit of defensive discipline in midfield there? Do either Paulinho or Holtby possess that abilty to clean up a la Sandro/Capoue? Siggy on the left isn't where he's strongest and he would look to come inside and occupy Paulinho's space? Holtby and Eriksen together may also throw in too many cooks? We've all have a different opinion as to how the team should set up. At least we have the squad on paper to play with all these different combinations.
 
OSSIE'S LAMELA DREAM :ossie:

Ardiles, our former player, manager and Argentina international, was the real pioneer when it comes to the import of overseas players when he joined Spurs with World Cup-winning partner Ricky Villa in July, 1978.

Ossie’s been following Lamela’s career since the Buenos Aires-born attacking midfielder made an early breakthrough at home town club River Plate. And he is convinced that the man known as Coco has found his spiritual home at White Hart Lane.

Ossie sums him up thus: “He’s a brilliant player. Of all the really top players Tottenham have bought for this season, he is the one that excites me the most.

“And not at all becomes he too comes from Argentina! It’s simply because of the way he plays. He’s a different type of player; to my mind a real Spurs player.

“These days you could describe a lot of players as manufactured. But not Lamela. He is a natural – and very talented. He is also extremely mature in his game for his age.

“He made his debut at a very young age at a big club like River Plate. And he coped very well with the obvious pressure in what was a traumatic season for the club as they were relegated under the format of the Argentina Primera that takes into account the form of each club over the past three seasons.

“Then the move to Roma – and we all know how difficult it is to play in Serie A. Despite his youth – and remember he’s only 21 now – he had a good record there. He showed his resolve and there is something extra about him as he approaches his football from a very different angle.

“He is never predictable in his play; he’s much more subtle than that. I would sum him up as very skilful at pace.

“In Argentina he was seen as a traditional number 10. And only the very special players achieve that acclaim. He can play in that crucial creative area behind the main striker; as an attacking midfielder or more to the left which he has done with success.

“All in all he is very talented. True, like all the new arrivals, he’ll need a bit of time to adjust to the pace of the Premier League. But he’ll do that and he’ll do it well. It’s great to have him here and I’m excited about the immediate future at Tottenham.”

 
Colonel_K said:
Lacking a bit of defensive discipline in midfield there? Do either Paulinho or Holtby possess that abilty to clean up a la Sandro/Capoue? Siggy on the left isn't where he's strongest and he would look to come inside and occupy Paulinho's space? Holtby and Eriksen together may also throw in too many cooks? We've all have a different opinion as to how the team should set up. At least we have the squad on paper to play with all these different combinations.
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It's an unoirthodox approach but I find that many people don't realise how good Holtby can be as a box to box midfielder.

At Mainz Holtby was primarily an attacking midfielder but at Schalke his role was changed.. For a player so technically gifted he is very competent defensively, in fact reading through the forum I see his defensive ability has been overlooked. Commenting on his deeper position he played at Schalke after moving from Mainz he said.

'I'm really happy to be playing in this position now. You start from deeper and have the whole game in front of you. My game is improving. I enjoy the position because I can run my socks off.'

There are almost too little positions for the size of the squad so considering Holtby as a deeper lying midfielder could be a solution.
 


He's Coco, Lamela,
He's such a lovely fella
Oh it's Coco, Lamela,
He'll sell you an umbrella,
Oh, he's Coco, Lamela,
Won't give you salmonella,
Ooooh he came to Spurs,
For AVB
He's such a yid
Like you or me

You are all absolutely within your rights to use that song - but only if it's unedited in the form detailed above.

Who said Sloop John B is the only Beach Boys song that can be broken out at a football match?! Right guys?
 
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