I'm not too concerned about his personal ambition (which IMO seems to be at odds with THFC's) but now, at the hard end of the season, can we afford any more experimentation with the team? We've been fucking around all season, trying different formations, stroking players's egos, but now we have to settle on our best team, and see what we can achieve.
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I certainly would not argue with this. If any player is not performing there is no merit past or future that should keep him on the pitch. My point is merely to defend the player's reputation, not advocate undeserved playing time.
We should cash in, the world thinks he's the next bale.
I've always supported him but he needs to start playing for the TEAM. He was horseshit last night. Someone needs to have a word with him and tell him it's not all about him, or he's going to end up alienating himself from the other players.
Agree wholeheartedly. He's undoubtedly got some raw talent but he's got A LOT to learn.
Poor display last night, very selfish play and terrible decision making. Someone seriously needs to tell him he's not Robben or Ronaldo and to stop these selfish, speculative long-range shots, and create something for the TEAM.
I can't be alone in getting seriously fucked off every time he ballons one over the bar or tamely drives one straight at the keeper.
Looking forward to the day when he lets loose with his shot from the midfield line
Yeah, he's looked very stressed to take his chance and make it in the club. They need to make him understand that he needs to calm down and by doing that he'd be more likely to succeed here.
Such a frustrating player. I can just about understand players being selfish if they're strikers, or have the shot success rate of Bale, but Townsend seems to think that causing 200 moves to break down is OK as long as there's a chance one of them goes in.
Ginola was spot on about his end product. He could be an exciting player if he cuts out the car park balls.
Ginola was spot on about his end product. He could be an exciting player if he cuts out the car park balls.
think we all want him to come good, as his love for the club is totally sincere, but don't know if he is the complete article. But doing all those little tricks and fancy footwork is self indulgent - "look at me" - we need an end product. Think it was the worst thing for him to play for England and score that goal, as people expect him to do it all the time.
I agree with most or the criticisms of his game but I think the idea he needs to be sold is ludicrous. The guy has only started 26 premier league games. He is extremely inexperienced even if it feels like he's been around forever.
I think a lot is being made of one poor game in the Ukraine which was his first start after injury. He was quite good in his sub appearance against Newcastle and was unlucky not to score.
I'm slightly concerned about him just because his mentality currently is quite poor. But with his age and experience he certainly deserves at least another year to show us what he's got. If we're still having these same conversations at the end of next season that's when I'll be really worried. As of now I think he is still learning at the PL level and should be afforded that.
I think a lot is being made of one poor game in the Ukraine which was his first start after injury. He was quite good in his sub appearance against Newcastle and was unlucky not to score.
I'm slightly concerned about him just because his mentality currently is quite poor. But with his age and experience he certainly deserves at least another year to show us what he's got. If we're still having these same conversations at the end of next season that's when I'll be really worried. As of now I think he is still learning at the PL level and should be afforded that.
I agree. I think the way to cure him is to put him on the left for awhile. Much less temptation to shoot and hopefully it will allow him to focus on his best skill which is beating a man. He looked much better against Dnipro in the second half when he switched with Chadli and was put on the left. Unfortunately he got knackered quickly since it was his first game back.
The thing for me is how many guys have the speed and dribbling ability of Townsend? There aren't too many guys out there who can beat a man like Townsend can. It's a rare trait. He's very raw as a footballer though and needs to be molded. Hopefully whoever is coaching at Tottenham can develop him properly.
I've been on this wagon too. If he's to play, play him on the left. He hasn't got a right peg so it will stop him shooting so much and encourage crossing.
I find him on the Pienaar level of football, will do well at upper mid-table teams, but we're trying for something above that and to do that you need cunning, something he lacks in abundance. We already have a one-dimensional winger in Lennon, we really don't need another.
