I wish he did more talking on the pitch.
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Player James Maddison
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I can think of 5 more times this season as specifically
Madders is definitely more agile than Rooney. Rooney later in his career became more of a playmaker but was always built quite heavily so couldn't turn as quickly as Madders. Madders finds angles that Rooney wouldn't whereas Rooney would be more of a direct goal threat.
JM wasn’t in the conversation I was having about strikers earlier in his own thread which I helped to derail slightly
Thought he was very good tonight and our only true old school number 10 who can create in this team. I’ll shut up about our no.9 up top and any other strikers
I think Maddison gets a lot of unwarranted criticism, especially that 33% bullshit. He’s been one of our best players this season, and several people on here want to sell him. Even if you didn’t want him starting he is easily good enough as depth. A top manager would find the way of getting the best out of him, not marginalising his role in the side and benching him most of the time.
The guy is our best player. He makes other players play better. He’s in double figures for goals and is always looking to create. We asked for a creative midfielder and he is that but gets too much criticism in my eyes. He always works hard too which I don’t think he gets any credit for.
My only gripe against him is he rolls about too much but that’s every player nowadays.
My only gripe against him is he rolls about too much but that’s every player nowadays.
I look at Eze and he doesn’t offer what madders does but he’s somehow classed as the holy grail on here. I’d love to see both them together though.
Exclusive: 'Maddison in Postecoglou bust-up', Tottenham boss doesn't like antics
Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison are thought to have had a bust-up with the Tottenham boss not a fan of the playmaker's antics.
11 goals in 34 games (not all of them starts) with 7 assists. The guy has been way more productive this season then last yet last season Ange played him even when he did diddly squat for the last couple months of the season and this season he's getting dropped even after delivering. Wonder why that is...
That interview, AFTER that performance is much more like it from Maddison. You can hear some leadership and you felt the leadership in the way he played. Important that he said several times we haven't done anything yet. It's just a quarter-final. The real tough games are now. Performances need to go up a level or 2 from here.
I think he is as well. When he's not been on it, we have not been on it, when he is, the team clicks.
this is why I'm saying Odobert and Maddison on opposite sides of the floor. Odobert gives us the ability to keep the ball and play in tight spaces and he can bring the ball infield as well. Personally would wait and see who Odobert really is by the end of the season before even looking at Eze. The money he'd cost us could be used elsewhere.
We really need to end this madness of asking him to play as 8. He is born 10 and two other central midfielders should cover center of the pitch as double pivot with him tuning in front of them.
He often falls easilly, but yesterday when it mattered the most - he managed to stay on his feet and carry the ball for 3rd goal.
He often falls easilly, but yesterday when it mattered the most - he managed to stay on his feet and carry the ball for 3rd goal.
Watched him closely yesterday. He was a big leader on the pitch yesterday. Numerous times he shouted and directed at players to cover when we attached, telling fullback or cms to get back in the gap (which makes me think Ange is wanting us to play like that), he physically pushed Son one time to get back to his wing in defence. He was really vocal and telling players to do things. It was great to see.
I assume that Ange losing faith in Biss plays some factor in Maddison playing so much as an 8. He wants someone technical in that role.
Bergvall cementing a spot however should mean that this isn't required anymore. We can have Lucas starting in that role and let Maddison play either as a 10 or out on the left where he is also dangerous.
Agree - the Spurs 10 shirt is a heavy burden to wear for Spurs much like Man United's 7 but Madderz is doing it well!!
Sherringham, Ginola, Ferdinand, Kane & Klinsmann to name them & I want Madders to hit it hard!!!
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If he did fall out with the coach, they are over it now.
Also, clearly thinks Bergvall is a 6, which is interesting.
Yeah, was just about to post the same, watching it back he was really vocal for everyone in terms of their effort and positioning. Also talking to the subs before they come on, giving Davies instructions and talking to them all individually when the game was done. Was great to see
And Rooney was 10 times the player
if he can cut out the mistakes and just clear the ball then Bergvall is definitely the best option if Gray isnt gonna play there. Dont rate Bentancur , and Bissouma just seems to have checked out for whatever reason