Looking objectively, he's not wrong. He might be a rat, but Gabriel is probably the best LCB in the world right now.
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Looking objectively, he's not wrong. He might be a rat, but Gabriel is probably the best LCB in the world right now.
Looking objectively, he's not wrong. He might be a rat, but Gabriel is probably the best LCB in the world right now.

What's Micky done to this Gab Marcotti??
Marcotti: You can't score like this without some measure of good fortune. The difference, I guess, is if Neymar or Lionel Messi do it, we don't even ask the question of luck. But yeah, Van de Ven is a large, strong man who is frighteningly fast once he gets the long limbs pumping, which makes him hard to stop.
Let's appreciate it for what it is: A blue-collar guy having his moment. But don't expect to see this again.
Seems a bitter man lol
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A blue collar guy...wow. Angry hipster football writer asks for Soy latte gets oat one. Hulks out.What's Micky done to this Gab Marcotti??
Marcotti: You can't score like this without some measure of good fortune. The difference, I guess, is if Neymar or Lionel Messi do it, we don't even ask the question of luck. But yeah, Van de Ven is a large, strong man who is frighteningly fast once he gets the long limbs pumping, which makes him hard to stop.
Let's appreciate it for what it is: A blue-collar guy having his moment. But don't expect to see this again.
Seems a bitter man lol
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What's Micky done to this Gab Marcotti??
Marcotti: You can't score like this without some measure of good fortune. The difference, I guess, is if Neymar or Lionel Messi do it, we don't even ask the question of luck. But yeah, Van de Ven is a large, strong man who is frighteningly fast once he gets the long limbs pumping, which makes him hard to stop.
Let's appreciate it for what it is: A blue-collar guy having his moment. But don't expect to see this again.
Seems a bitter man lol
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I just love this lad to pieces. From one hand he has it all - physically speaking, he is tall, strong, long legs, incredibly fast, can pass and cross well, good tackler, very good footballing brain. And as person he seems such a smart yet empathic guy. And that honest smile + passion towards Spurs and winning. Literally ticks all the boxes.
Not only has he become my favorite player in the squad now, I think he just might be my fave since Dembele and Super Jan Vertonghen.
Feel like we really hit the jackpot with this guy!
And Everton........he's already basically done the same thing at Old Trafford except he crossed for Brennan on that occasion.....
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Did you ever try golf?
Emotianaly it's more flatlined than football maybe that’s more your cup of tea...
Whats the point if you dont make the most of moments like this?
I think when Destiny is out he should be our LB, not Djed - very important to keep that width and stretch the pitch otherwise Frank's system completely falls down.
Great.... "Get in the hole!!!!"
.......he's already basically done the same thing at Old Trafford except he crossed for Brennan on that occasion.....
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Had that chat with missus already. Although I don’t know who I would be more jealous ofNot often I agree with sky but definitely one of the best CL goals ever. If I ever find someone stupid enough to marry me I’d definitely let him shag them
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It’s only fair that whatever Micky wants, he getsHad that chat with missus already. Although I don’t know who I would be more jealous of

Fuck off Gab, you daft cunt!What's Micky done to this Gab Marcotti??
Marcotti: You can't score like this without some measure of good fortune. The difference, I guess, is if Neymar or Lionel Messi do it, we don't even ask the question of luck. But yeah, Van de Ven is a large, strong man who is frighteningly fast once he gets the long limbs pumping, which makes him hard to stop.
Let's appreciate it for what it is: A blue-collar guy having his moment. But don't expect to see this again.
Seems a bitter man lol
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Nah. He was exhausted trying to keep up. That's him giving up the chaseUdogie just knew that was hitting the net. Arms up with 5 secs to go.