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I wish that same ref had refed the CL vs Liverpool (i.e. there would have been a free kick to Sissoko instead of a penalty against him)Stoke 0-0 65 mins.
Sissoko coming on for Watford.
He just nutted the Watford guy in the bollocks, and wins the foul?!?
Watched the last few mins yesterday and I was not impressed.Not so flattering regarding Phillips...
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What local media have noticed about Tottenham’s Ashley Phillips in his recent performances for Stoke City on loan
Despite a promising season overall, Tottenham youngster Ashley Phillips has endured a difficult few games for Stoke City on loan.tbrfootball.com
Ashley Phillips enduring difficult run despite promising season for Stoke
As said, this season is another learning curve for the youngster who evidently has a ton of potential, a player who should thrive for Tottenham one day at the top level.
However, in review of his recent display against Watford in a 0-0 draw on Saturday, Phillips was said to be ‘panicking’ under pressure.
That’s according to the Stoke Sentinel who gave Phillips a 6/10 for his efforts.
They wrote: “Got lucky twice after panicking when he had to deal with long straight balls which can undo the other 89-odd minutes.”
And whilst Stoke were able to muster a draw against Watford, they fell to defeat in their previous two matches against Norwich City and then Middlesborough.
Against Norwich, Phillips was given a 5.5/10 rating, saying he failed to take charge for two of the goals Stoke conceded.
And then against Middesbrough, when all of Stoke’s players were rated very lowly, Phillips was handed a 3/10 and accused of ‘ball watching’ by the same outlet.
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Have we ever had a loan as successful as this. Is this the best ever.
Seems like this kid is the best defender in the Belgian league already. Just rave review game after game.