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Defoe vs top 4
- Thread starter WindyCOYS
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nope, VdV hasn't scored against either Manchester club or Chelsea either.
Because I'm in a good mood today I won't call you a shit cunt for the JD character assassination.
Because I'm in a good mood today I won't call you a shit cunt for the JD character assassination.
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paulhasissues said:
I'd say Tom Carroll is nearer my size.
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Thelonious said:
Haha!
I wish I had the time to check the number of appearances without a goal.
Point of the thread though is to work out whether it's really worth starting him vs City. Impact sub for me.
paulhasissues said:
He's too old now tbh.
Sorry Windy, but those stats don't prove whether or not we need him. It'll be Savic and Lescott, Defoe might be able to get a goal.
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British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli said:
We have been breaking records and stats all over the shop, they mean nothing anymore, the team mentality has changed, we are a better unit.
give him a go
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Thelonious said:
I know mate, I take your point on that front.
Personally think we'd be much better off with a front three of Bale, vdV and Lennon, and an extra worker in midfield to give Silva something to think about.
Harry will play Defoe.
Defoe should only ever play alongside Adebayor IMO. Not against him playing vs Wolves - he has an excellent record against them.
dmarchantthfc said:
Do they mean nothing? He is generally marshalled easily by the good sides.
Savic and Lescott mate, Savic and Lescott!!!!!! Without Yaya Toure. Wouldn't exactly lose us the game if he started.
WindyCOYS said:
he is easy to pick up, but he seems stronger and can hold the ball a bit better, iv always said he seemed better after he came back from a leg injury as he obviously works in the gym on his upper body, he comes back stronger.
id say with the players behind him always moving and working, let them pick him up, he doesnt necceserily have to touch the ball to make his inclusion worth it if that makes sense.
if we dont start him, i think we will lose him
Defoe isn't subtle, doesn't have much guile. However, I've seen VdV get frustrated and become anonymous in these kind of games. He's underperformed against both Manchest clubs and against Chelsea. Does this mean he shouldn't play either?
Not being facetious but that seems to be the logic here.
Not being facetious but that seems to be the logic here.
As a finisher, Defoe is insanely overrated. I'm always hearing about him being a natural finisher but he's absolutely fucking dogshit at 1 on 1s. The best finishers tend to gobble up those chances. He snatches at so many chances, very frustrating player to watch who won't start for a better team than us.
However, given our options up front, I wouldn't be averse to seeing him start next week.
However, given our options up front, I wouldn't be averse to seeing him start next week.
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dmarchantthfc said:
Think you've made some good points there tbh.
I still think we have more chance of winning without him, but I can see why Harry will start him.
Thelonious said:
You are spot on mate, he wont start for a better team than us BACAUSE THERE ISNT ONE!!!
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