He’s solid defensively but I wouldn’t say great. He’s aggressive so he wins the ball a bit but also gets beat quite a bit.
He's not great at 1on1's but apart from that he's decent defensively
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He’s solid defensively but I wouldn’t say great. He’s aggressive so he wins the ball a bit but also gets beat quite a bit.
This can't defend rhetoric has to be agenda driven, surely? I watched the game yesterday thinking it's a shame he offers nothing going forward because he looks decent defensively. IMO he's been very solid defensively for the last 4-5 games at least.
Yeah. I've been thinking this was a strange way to run for the last few months.He has a weird posture. Anyone noticed? He haunches forward, both at the neck and at the waist, and he bends his arms strangely. It seems to hinder his ability to run tbh.
This is a good example
It looks like it would result in a lot of aches and pains running in those positions.
I don't know why you care what level he is given you're not a Spurs fan.It is not agenda driven it is based on reality. He is only capable defending when given a limited role. That doesn't make him a good defender it makes him a liability. He needs consistent help from the RW and RCB.
We don't want players that need that level of support to be average defenders, especially when they offer nothing in attack.
He's had like 4 good games defensively. I've lost count of how many games Romero would clear up his mess and then Dier would give him a bollocking.He's not great at 1on1's but apart from that he's decent defensively
I don't know why you care what level he is given you're not a Spurs fan.
I mean not giving away a penalty every five games is something.
But ya we haven’t improved the position since Trippier.
.......I am not a Spurs fan because I don't overrate every player?
He’s right though.LOL
This is the best you have claiming I am not a Spurs fan because I don't overrate every player?
100% this in an age full of players phoning it in he is giving his best. He's also putting his body on the line and his up tick in form gas come at a very important time . Do we need a more composed attacking full yes. But this kid needs to be shown a bit back now.I can't help it, but I think that there's something very lovable about him. I know we can probably upgrade him, but he's not as bad as some people make him out to be. There's footage on YouTube of him signing loads of autographs and taking selfies with supporters after the lap of honour, unlike some who don't give fans even a smile or a wave.
He's a good defensive option. We can talk about his lack of attacking output until the cows come home. But against teams like City and Liverpool he is a fantastic option to have. Not to mention he is still young and we can work on his attacking output.100% this in an age full of players phoning it in he is giving his best. He's also putting his body on the line and his up tick in form gas come at a very important time . Do we need a more composed attacking full yes. But this kid needs to be shown a bit back now.
Are you referring to Chrissy Waddle?Yeah. I've been thinking this was a strange way to run for the last few months.
What is it with us and buying players with awkward running gaits?
I think you’re right! It’s just tough to pinpoint what it is exactly. We know it’s not his first touch, passing ability, vision, dribbling skills, crossing ability, quickness, shooting, weak foot, footballing intelligence, lack of defensive mistakes or transfer fee.I can't help it, but I think that there's something very lovable about him. I know we can probably upgrade him, but he's not as bad as some people make him out to be. There's footage on YouTube of him signing loads of autographs and taking selfies with supporters after the lap of honour, unlike some who don't give fans even a smile or a wave.