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You guys need to ease up the criticism to this guy. He is wasteful, but he can help us from time to time. He didn't have his best game, but neither did Lamela/Chadli.
I've been a reader of this sight, a lurker, or whatever forum goers call it, for a while, and this is the first time I've actually felt a need to say something...
Jesus fucking Christ people, this lad is Tottenham through and through. To give such intense and extreme criticism, is just plain wrong.
Stop scape goating this guy. Yes, he's not perfect, he's not Ronaldo, I know that, you know that, the fucking manager knows that.
Some talk about lamela as the second coming now, after 2/3, admittedly, very good games...but Townsend is not the antichrist...to suggest we have missed out on CL football because of him, I just don't know where to begin.
If that comment is supported in any way, then burn in hell.
There's far too many posters on here, that don't even know the meaning of Tottenham. Potentially, couldn't even find it on a map.
There's even a poster on here, who's first team isn't even Tottenham, yet his 'scouting' of players, his opinion of Tottenham is seen as gospel...
I'll stop anymore biblical analogies...but fuck...who do you people think you are sometimes?!
some posters, I'd suggest, talk about our great, worldly youth, who haven't even played a full match for us, but give this guy so much stick.
This is fucking Tottenham, this is my team, some talk so much shit, no wonder we're seen as an embarrassment to other fans.
I'm ashamed at the above post...phoney fan...end of.
FWIW, Season ticket holder for last 10+ years.
Jesus fucking Christ people, this lad is Tottenham through and through.
You are the cracks in our supporter base. Stop trying so hard on every single post to prove yourself right. Take yourself less seriously.Is he? He got his big contract after his England game and what was the first thing that happened? He started doing video game contracts, he started shagging a reality TV star, he even went to the USA WHEN INJURED to make $$$ with the BBC.
He should be not working so hard OUTSIDE Tottenham when injured. He should be getting his head down and not making headlines on the "about town" section of the newspapers.
Just because he grabs the badge does not mean he's beyond reproach. He does not play for Spurs does he? He shoots on sight. He plays for himself. He IGNORES Spurs players. So how does that make him Spurs through and through? That empty chest beating is ACTING. Which is something I'm sure his agents will have him doing after football since they like to make him jump through hoops.
Saying he is Spurs through and through is not actually following Spurs closely. His head has been turned by the England fame and he's done a Harry: He took his eye off the ball at Tottenham and he suffered for it.
Stop pandering with the super fan thing. It's more acting.
I'm more Spurs because I know what damages the club. Andros Townsend DAMAGES Spurs. He's not Spurs through and through: He is the cracks in our foundation.
Is he? He got his big contract after his England game and what was the first thing that happened? He started doing video game contracts, he started shagging a reality TV star, he even went to the USA WHEN INJURED to make $$$ with the BBC.
He should be not working so hard OUTSIDE Tottenham when injured. He should be getting his head down and not making headlines on the "about town" section of the newspapers.
Just because he grabs the badge does not mean he's beyond reproach. He does not play for Spurs does he? He shoots on sight. He plays for himself. He IGNORES Spurs players. So how does that make him Spurs through and through? That empty chest beating is ACTING. Which is something I'm sure his agents will have him doing after football since they like to make him jump through hoops.
Saying he is Spurs through and through is not actually following Spurs closely. His head has been turned by the England fame and he's done a Harry: He took his eye off the ball at Tottenham and he suffered for it.
Stop pandering with the super fan thing. It's more acting.
I'm more Spurs because I know what damages the club. Andros Townsend DAMAGES Spurs. He's not Spurs through and through: He is the cracks in our foundation.
You are the cracks in our supporter base. Stop trying so hard on every single post to prove yourself right. Take yourself less seriously.
He's decision not to cross to clinton on that counter lost us 2 points. He was also so predictable - get the ball on the wing drive inside a shoot a low strong but straight at the keeper shot. I can't see anything he adds to our game I would have rather had Lennon and his terrible end product over townsendYou guys need to ease up the criticism to this guy. He is wasteful, but he can help us from time to time. He didn't have his best game, but neither did Lamela/Chadli.
Is he? He got his big contract after his England game and what was the first thing that happened? He started doing video game contracts, he started shagging a reality TV star, he even went to the USA WHEN INJURED to make $$$ with the BBC.
He should be not working so hard OUTSIDE Tottenham when injured. He should be getting his head down and not making headlines on the "about town" section of the newspapers.
Just because he grabs the badge does not mean he's beyond reproach. He does not play for Spurs does he? He shoots on sight. He plays for himself. He IGNORES Spurs players. So how does that make him Spurs through and through? That empty chest beating is ACTING. Which is something I'm sure his agents will have him doing after football since they like to make him jump through hoops.
Saying he is Spurs through and through is not actually following Spurs closely. His head has been turned by the England fame and he's done a Harry: He took his eye off the ball at Tottenham and he suffered for it.
Stop pandering with the super fan thing. It's more acting.
I'm more Spurs because I know what damages the club. Andros Townsend DAMAGES Spurs. He's not Spurs through and through: He is the cracks in our foundation.
There are some complete nonces that post on here, with all kinds of shit ideas about the players, club, management.Yeah, fair play a bit, I did come across all 'super' fan....Wasn't my intention, just feel quite passionate about the, sometimes, hatred for this lad.
I'd suggest you're taking his off field antics a little too seriously. He was injured when he went to the states, wasn't he? Whats he meant to do, twiddle his thumbs while his tendons knit back together? I'm sure permission was given by the club. Well, I'm not sure, as I'm not privilege to this information, but I'd damn expect it to.
This isn't about who is more Tottenham...and yes, I get frustrated with him too, but I see him as part of our improving squad, a cog, in a giant wheel. just think the man could do with our support. I like seeing a Tottenham fan play for Tottenham.
And when he scores his first, and maybe only goal of the season, I'll be the first to clamour down to the corner flag and celebrate with him.
Not all our players can be superstars, but a sprinkling of townsends are not going to lose us the chase for glory.
Just as an example, love Harry Kane, but he's missed a few chances this year...how many points has that lost us...we should start a table with players who have, in the fans eyes, 'gained/lost' us points. Would be interesting...
Anyway, said my piece, thanks for responding.
There are some complete nonces that post on here.