He played very well. And was close of scoring
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Wasn’t bad, maybe this is a much better suited position for him.
Will be interesting to see how he progress in that LCB position. Clearly his match ready reactions aren’t quite there but he hasn’t played competitive games in forever. Was late into some tackles. You can see why Conte has him there because the left foot can get the ball up the field quicker and it also opens up the field as he doesn’t have his back to it. Just checked there and he’s still only 28. This position could suit him greatly but one game at a time
This was extremely evident when Doherty came on......
Reach box. Stop. Cut inside. Lose ball.
Two back to back above average performances from Davies
Looks like he's getting some confidence back
Looks like he's getting some confidence back
Today he showed why he can be kept as a sub in a LCB role. Didn't do much wrong defensively but also offered nothing going forward either. I know CB's are not relied on to create chances, but they should be at least competent with the ball at their feet and he is a disaster any time he is asked to go forward.
As our 6th CB and back-up LCB he can have a role, but it is a position that is in need of upgrade in the starting 11.
As our 6th CB and back-up LCB he can have a role, but it is a position that is in need of upgrade in the starting 11.
To be fair, he does a much better job in a back 3 than he does when playing left back
Congratulations to Daddy Davies.
Conte has had the relative 'luxury' of having been given most of the squad to work with at Spurs Lodge for 10 days straight, basically 'cos only half the team have been picked for Internationals.... A legacy that we can thank Nuno & Jose for later....
But of those that have been playing for their countries, they ALL seem to be putting a shift in... Kane played a blinder last night, Davies scores his first goal for Wales, Romero & Lo Celso (by all accounts) played well for Argentina, as did Son for S.Korea...
...and it's all 'cos they (and we) know that CONTE'S WATCHING!!!
they're playing for the new manager, even when they're on International duty!!
But of those that have been playing for their countries, they ALL seem to be putting a shift in... Kane played a blinder last night, Davies scores his first goal for Wales, Romero & Lo Celso (by all accounts) played well for Argentina, as did Son for S.Korea...
...and it's all 'cos they (and we) know that CONTE'S WATCHING!!!
they're playing for the new manager, even when they're on International duty!!
Don’t forget Doherty for Ireland against Portugal on Thursday night, he had Ronaldo in his pocket for the whole game and was very unlucky not to have been allowed the winning goal at the end
Robbed some might say tbh
I know there's a joke going round about the Conte effect on our players who are playing well and/or scoring for their Int teams but don't underestimate what a good manager can do for you, it creates that good feeling and gives you a buzz so it doesn't surprise me that our players are all stepping up and feeling confident now, bet they cannot wait to get back to HW to work with him.
Cheers for posting, I hadn’t seen that.
Whilst he has his limitations, he’s a good pro and does what he’s told. He could do with cheering the fuck up a bit though!
I think 'doing what you're told' is Key to CONTE'S management style...
Just run araaand a bit and express yourself doesn't quite wash in today's PL football...
It might have worked 20 or 30 years ago... But so did smoking fags and eating pizza....
Times change!!