...followed by a slew of posts pointing out that it doesn't count, only Leeds and so onI predict a Winks hatrick.
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...followed by a slew of posts pointing out that it doesn't count, only Leeds and so onI predict a Winks hatrick.
Skippy suspended then?
Cometh the hour, cometh the man...
I'd be surprised if that happened. He's been one of our best players so far this season (though I know that's not saying much). Of course he loses the ball often - that's because he runs at people, which no one else in our entire squad does. He commits and terrifies opposition defenders and midfielders, often pulling them out of shape or drawing fouls to get us up the pitch or provide good opportunities for balls into the box (if only we had someone who could deliver them...). I know his running is random, but I'd rather have that than no one ever running at the opposition - he gives us something different. On top of that, he works his socks off, always gives 100%, and clearly really cares, something you sadly can't say about all the players. I agree his final decision / delivery is often poor, but no one that he is keeping out of the team has any better record of consistency in that area - they all flatter to deceive (at best).
Oh well, I guess neither of us know Conte's mind, nor have his skills - let's see what he thinks...
Can't underestimate the importance of mixing it up with some horizontal and perpendicular ones too though, maybe the occasional parallel to really throw the cat amongst the pigeons...I just think we need quality vertical passes if we are going to start being a good team again. Lucas is a trier but I don’t see players like him at other top teams. We need players who have more to their game than just trying to stumble through 3 defenders and win a foul.
For a player as limited as him to be in the first XI he has to have a huge goal/assist output and he doesn’t. I think in Conte’s back 3 system it doesn’t make much sense to have a player like him when you already have two wing backs bombing forward. The team needs a quality passer in midfield more than it needs Lucas in the front line.
Indeed - and as soon as we have such a player, I will be the first to agree that he should replace Lucas. At present however we have N'Dombele and Lo Celso who, whilst occasionally showing that they have the potential to be world class, on average actually turn in displays far less effective than Lucas does.I just think we need quality vertical passes if we are going to start being a good team again. Lucas is a trier but I don’t see players like him at other top teams. We need players who have more to their game than just trying to stumble through 3 defenders and win a foul.
For a player as limited as him to be in the first XI he has to have a huge goal/assist output and he doesn’t. I think in Conte’s back 3 system it doesn’t make much sense to have a player like him when you already have two wing backs bombing forward. The team needs a quality passer in midfield more than it needs Lucas in the front line.
All scored in the first half, obviouslyFriday: Kane 3
Monday: Kane 4
Sunday: Kane 5 obviously.
Yea man... Just like the last time Winks scored a hattrick and the haters said its only Leeds. Oh wait that didnt happen....followed by a slew of posts pointing out that it doesn't count, only Leeds and so on
Because, yeah, I was being seriousYea man... Just like the last time Winks scored a hattrick and the haters said its only Leeds. Oh wait that didnt happen.
5 out of 10 performance? ProbablyFriday: Kane 3
Monday: Kane 4
Sunday: Kane 5 obviously.
I just think we need quality vertical passes if we are going to start being a good team again. Lucas is a trier but I don’t see players like him at other top teams. We need players who have more to their game than just trying to stumble through 3 defenders and win a foul.
For a player as limited as him to be in the first XI he has to have a huge goal/assist output and he doesn’t. I think in Conte’s back 3 system it doesn’t make much sense to have a player like him when you already have two wing backs bombing forward. The team needs a quality passer in midfield more than it needs Lucas in the front line.
Nice try . I can see through you. You believe in Winks!!Because, yeah, I was being serious
Good news! Do we know if Holjberg will make it?Son played and scored today.
He's fine.
Chuckle Brothers opinion of Son:Son played and scored today.
He's fine.
You forgot the parabolic curvey ones beyond the head of Reguilon, from Hojbjlberg & Dier. I love them ones.Can't underestimate the importance of mixing it up with some horizontal and perpendicular ones too though, maybe the occasional parallel to really throw the cat amongst the pigeons...