Well, this thread is what happens when fans of such Sports Franchises as Ferrari, Roger Federer, Denver Broncos and Heung Min Son join what is, at least historically a Tottenham Ultras forum.
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I think it would help if you consider that for many Spurs fans, especially but not exclusively those based in and around London, Tottenham are not merely a profit making corporation or one of the many available forms of sports-related entertainment. Spurs are a vital part of family history and the community. Most of the long standing members here would still support the team after half a dozen relegations. With that in mind, it's a lot easier to contextualise why fans of individual players, who are ultimately temporary, are an alien concept to many.Don't understand the hate for so called 'fanboys' on this forum. More 'fanboys' supporting the Spurs --> more revenue for the club --> more $$ for bigger and better signings. Basic Sports Business 101. It's funny how people on this forum hate on 'fanboys' but they're the difference in terms of getting a team from being a local/regional team to being a global brand.
Years back, I remember walking into a Buffalo Wild Wings in a small suburb in the US asking the manager to switch one of the big screens to the Spurs game. No one knew who the Spurs were or why the game was on the big screen so I had to explain that there were two Americans on the team. Some of the customers became engaged because there were two Americans - Dempsey and Friedel. Hate on these so called 'fanboys' all you want but they make a difference to the team's bottom line in far more ways than you'd imagine.
I think it would help if you consider that for many Spurs fans, especially but not exclusively those based in and around London, Tottenham are not merely a profit making corporation or one of the many available forms of sports-related entertainment. Spurs are a vital part of family history and the community. Most of the long standing members here would still support the team after half a dozen relegations. With that in mind, it's a lot easier to contextualise why fans of individual players, who are ultimately temporary, are an alien concept to many.
"Every fan has 'sports' teams they support" suggest you haven't appreciated the point I was making, but that's OK, it doesn't really matter.Yes it's the same with all sports teams globally - every fan has local sports teams they support. However, you don't see the type hate the so-called 'fan boys' get from a few Spurs supporters on this thread. You also don't see people go way out of their way to protect one particular countrymen at all costs using ethnocentrism and racism against other supporters with valid opinions. You never see them coming in to protect any other player. It's quite amusing and funny how irrational they can be. Every time I post something I get my popcorn ready waiting for hilarious angry posts. :mourlmao:
So you are saying every center forward is better than every winger on the same team? The two positions have different roles that require different skill sets. Son makes a far better winger than Kane ever would. Kane is the better center forward. I would argue son is a better CF than Kane is a winger, but we will never find that out.Son isn't natural striker, Kane is. It doesn't mean we don't love Sonny any more or any less but there's a reason why Mourinho and Pochettino consistent played Kane as the striker and Son as a WF, really wish people would start realising why.
Son is a lovely player, we are so lucky to have him but Kane is top dog in the attacking department, all of the stats, value sites, managers past and present think so and the way we play requires more outs than just pace. Kane can head, hold the ball up, take the sting get out of play with a bought foul and he helps bring the qualities out in many around him. We are lucky to have Son but Son is lucky to have Kane. Doesn't make them any more or less valued by all who love the club.
So you are saying every center forward is better than every winger on the same team? The two positions have different roles that require different skill sets. Son makes a far better winger than Kane ever would. Kane is the better center forward. I would argue son is a better CF than Kane is a winger, but we will never find that out.
Kane has clearly had the better career so far. Who’s a better player currently is debatable.
So you are saying every center forward is better than every winger on the same team? The two positions have different roles that require different skill sets. Son makes a far better winger than Kane ever would. Kane is the better center forward. I would argue son is a better CF than Kane is a winger, but we will never find that out.
Kane has clearly had the better career so far. Who’s a better player currently is debatable.
Who the best player was prior to 2018 is debatable between Harry and Eriksen.
Currently? I think this answers the question:
2018 Ballon'Dor Short List: Son, Hugo
2018 Spurs Player of the Year: Son
2018 London Footballer of the Year: Son
2018 Most MOTM Performances: Son
2019 Most MOTM Performances: Son
2019 Spurs Player of the Year: Probably Son as it currently stands
I understand Harry was unfit/injured for a chunk of last season but it's part of the game.
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