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Players ratings so far...
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08-10-2012 4:37pm#1
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Must do better
Dempsey - anonymous for most of the games he plays in. Is playing in an unfamiliar role and is being asked to replace VDV but doesn't have that sort of creativity. Needs to start scoring more goals and contributing more
Sigurdsson - as with Dempsey, doesn't contribute enough. He tries hard, and outside of a couple of nice passes hasn't done enough to earn a starting place, which is disappointing as we all had high hopes
Walker - I was fairly alone last year in being unhappy with Walker. Yes he won awards and was recognised as a great FB, but for me I almost always close my eyes as soon as he crosses the half way line. The same goes for defending crosses into the box - he's a definite weak link in the air. He's still got potential, but it's not surprising that he's not crossing the ball into the box much these days, instead running into the corner and laying it off for Lennon or someone else. I'm disappointed that this part of his game hasn't improved but he still has youth on his side
Huddlestone - has been given plenty of game time but hasn't stamped his authority on any of the games. Needs to step up and prove that he's worth keeping or he'll be gone in January
Dawson - after being nearly sold, has tried hard but although he is Spurs through and through, doesn't have the composure of the guys ahead of him. Momentary lapses in concentration are still there (unfortuantely costing a goal against the Greeks) and he's still trying those stupid long passes from defence which rarely ever work out
Getting Better/Room for Improvement
Lennon - it's great to see him rampaging up the line again and attacking players, but he needs to be a bit greedy and shoot more often instead of laying the ball off. His pace is a real threat and he's getting himself into good positions, only to take the wrong option. Still, he seems confident and hopefully he'll keep improving and scoring more goals
Bale - this might be controversial but I feel that he drifts in games too much. He's playing well and contributing a lot, but like in the first half against Villa (and I know he wasn't alone) nothing was coming off. It was as if he was trying too hard. I know he's being double-marked so it's difficult for him, and he is scoring goals so I can't complain too much, but I feel he could simplify things a bit more and perhaps be more effective
Very Good
Sandro - I love watching him play. He makes some great tackles, like the one from RVP against Utd that was the start of Bales goal. He's got a great engine and can bring the ball forward, but is a little wayward in some of his passing. Deserves his starting place though we'll see what happens when Parker gets back
Dembele - I'm very happy with this lad. Great with the ball, provides defensive capabilities as well as a goal threat. He just needs to get into more goal-scoring positions and offload the ball a little quicker at times rather than trying to beat the extra man. Still, he's a star in the making
Defoe - Keep it up! As already mentioned, he's a greedy bastard but this isn't an issue as long as he's hitting the target. I'm not sure what'll happen when Ade gets back to full fitness
Brad - I felt sorry for him being dropped for Lloris, but it was inevitable. He'll take it on the chin and will most likely play in the Europa League and perhaps the other cup games too, so won't be left out, but was playing very well for us up until he was dropped
Gallas - keep it up! Caulker needs you, and it's great you being there as it means the Verts can play at left back. A consumate professional and well able for all but the most physical defenders
Caulker - fair play to the lad. Between himself and Gallas they have a very good partnership and provide good balance. He's quick and can play the ball too, which is great. I wasn't sure how we'd do without Kaboul but he's stepped up without any problems
Excellent
Vertonghen - what a player! Our buy of the season and my player of the season so far. Brilliant in defence, be that at CB or LB. Great on the wing and provides a goal threat too. Future club captain and if he is moved back to CB could be there for the next 10 years. Pure class and in my eyes the only player who has been exceptional in each game
Looking good though still early
Lloris - very good start, with the odd brain fart. Commands his box well though has dropped a couple and needs to relax a little when distributing as we should have been a goal down against Villa on Sunday only for some poor finishing from 10 yards after he gave the ball away
AVB - I'm happy so far, though still concerned that the team hasn't really played 90 minutes of good football. That could be a harsh view as;- we're in 5th place, only outside the top 4 on goal difference
- have matched Everton, who have had their best ever start to a season
- beat Man Utd for the first time in 23 league matches
- haven't really played very well yet we're still well up the table
- have key players yet to return from injury/get up to fitness
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Must do better
Dempsey - anonymous for most of the games he plays in. Is playing in an unfamiliar role and is being asked to replace VDV but doesn't have that sort of creativity. Needs to start scoring more goals and contributing more
Sigurdsson - as with Dempsey, doesn't contribute enough. He tries hard, and outside of a couple of nice passes hasn't done enough to earn a starting place, which is disappointing as we all had high hopes
Walker - I was fairly alone last year in being unhappy with Walker. Yes he won awards and was recognised as a great FB, but for me I almost always close my eyes as soon as he crosses the half way line. The same goes for defending crosses into the box - he's a definite weak link in the air. He's still got potential, but it's not surprising that he's not crossing the ball into the box much these days, instead running into the corner and laying it off for Lennon or someone else. I'm disappointed that this part of his game hasn't improved but he still has youth on his side
Huddlestone - has been given plenty of game time but hasn't stamped his authority on any of the games. Needs to step up and prove that he's worth keeping or he'll be gone in January
Dawson - after being nearly sold, has tried hard but although he is Spurs through and through, doesn't have the composure of the guys ahead of him. Momentary lapses in concentration are still there (unfortuantely costing a goal against the Greeks) and he's still trying those stupid long passes from defence which rarely ever work out
Getting Better/Room for Improvement
Lennon - it's great to see him rampaging up the line again and attacking players, but he needs to be a bit greedy and shoot more often instead of laying the ball off. His pace is a real threat and he's getting himself into good positions, only to take the wrong option. Still, he seems confident and hopefully he'll keep improving and scoring more goals
Bale - this might be controversial but I feel that he drifts in games too much. He's playing well and contributing a lot, but like in the first half against Villa (and I know he wasn't alone) nothing was coming off. It was as if he was trying too hard. I know he's being double-marked so it's difficult for him, and he is scoring goals so I can't complain too much, but I feel he could simplify things a bit more and perhaps be more effective
Very Good
Sandro - I love watching him play. He makes some great tackles, like the one from RVP against Utd that was the start of Bales goal. He's got a great engine and can bring the ball forward, but is a little wayward in some of his passing. Deserves his starting place though we'll see what happens when Parker gets back
Dembele - I'm very happy with this lad. Great with the ball, provides defensive capabilities as well as a goal threat. He just needs to get into more goal-scoring positions and offload the ball a little quicker at times rather than trying to beat the extra man. Still, he's a star in the making
Defoe - Keep it up! As already mentioned, he's a greedy bastard but this isn't an issue as long as he's hitting the target. I'm not sure what'll happen when Ade gets back to full fitness
Brad - I felt sorry for him being dropped for Lloris, but it was inevitable. He'll take it on the chin and will most likely play in the Europa League and perhaps the other cup games too, so won't be left out, but was playing very well for us up until he was dropped
Gallas - keep it up! Caulker needs you, and it's great you being there as it means the Verts can play at left back. A consumate professional and well able for all but the most physical defenders
Caulker - fair play to the lad. Between himself and Gallas they have a very good partnership and provide good balance. He's quick and can play the ball too, which is great. I wasn't sure how we'd do without Kaboul but he's stepped up without any problems
Excellent
Vertonghen - what a player! Our buy of the season and my player of the season so far. Brilliant in defence, be that at CB or LB. Great on the wing and provides a goal threat too. Future club captain and if he is moved back to CB could be there for the next 10 years. Pure class and in my eyes the only player who has been exceptional in each game
Looking good though still early
Lloris - very good start, with the odd brain fart. Commands his box well though has dropped a couple and needs to relax a little when distributing as we should have been a goal down against Villa on Sunday only for some poor finishing from 10 yards after he gave the ball away
AVB - I'm happy so far, though still concerned that the team hasn't really played 90 minutes of good football. That could be a harsh view as;- we're in 5th place, only outside the top 4 on goal difference
- have matched Everton, who have had their best ever start to a season
- beat Man Utd for the first time in 23 league matches
- haven't really played very well yet we're still well up the table
- have key players yet to return from injury/get up to fitness
COYS!!!
Excellent post. Echo entirely same. Very exciting to be a Spurs fan at the moment!!0 -
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