Post match - Spurs.
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Cheers for that. Good read. I didn't see the game, but on the highlights it was made clear that it was Sakho's ball to go for and not Lovren's. Loven was the more culpable for the chance which followed.
I have to say that to your credit that you were the first on here to say that Hendo would be boss.
You defended him when others were completely deriding him, saying that his work ethic would eventually overcome his initial shortcomings.
You stood face to face in the Harry with Woland, listening to his five minute tirade about Henderwank being SHITE
Well done you.
Hahaha. Lol.
One of my abiding memories of my first time meeting all of SCM's finest
Me, GK, Anita and a few other I can't remember have been in that club for years, the amount of abuse I've got about him on and off here is unreal! I'm with you though, I hope he gets the vice captaincy, and I really hope he's our next captain in two years time.
I think this year - again there will be some shit with goal's scored and goal difference bollox - we need to be careful, and take our chances, there is always the possibility that if we stay the course then those readings may come to matter. It would appear that Chelsea will be trying to score goals this year too and on that basis we should aim to score highly like we did last season in the second half of the season. Hope we kill Vila 6-0 / 7-0 in next PL game, I was really upset after I read some of the shit they wrote regarding our misery last season towards the end, knowing that if they tried to hold City it may have made a difference on the final day for us. CUNTS !!!!
Its nothing personal, but I always mix you and gkmacca up, I wasn't sure if it was you or gk or both of you who rated Henderson, I'm sorry Gene, you're a good friend, dont let this come between us.
Short and sweet:
- Henderson. Staggering the running he does. Charging around as hard in the 93rd minute as he was in the 2nd minute. Made the goal, ran fearlessly, and as Oncy said - harassed and dominated the impressive Lamela. He's as good an all-round midfielder as there is in the league.
- Away from home. I love us away from home against sides that want to play. 3 at the back when we're in possession. Lovren and Skrtel split, Gerrard drops. That's how we play when we've got it for the most part. Leaves you exposed for sure, but you'll dick plenty of sides going the other way. I think all our away-form momentum came from that first 45 mins away to City last season when we ripped them open with quick breaks, third men runs, and midfielders charging into the box. We look to do it every time now, and as Ken pointed out earlier - when your front 2 or 3 can receive the ball and do something with it as well as they can - we're dangerous against anyone.
- Moreno. Not enough's been mentioned about this kid. He's 22, has come in from La Liga, his first 2 games are away to the Champions and a top 6 side, and he's looked like a baws. How fucking good is this kid?! Pace, reads it well, hard in the tackle, and my two favourite things; I sense some sort of attitude about him that tells me he's going to hate getting beat by anyone down that flank. Which is fucking tasty. And 2nd - the timing of his runs forward. Ever notice how when we break he's always at his optimum speed when receiving it, and joining in the attack at the exact right time? Quality. Any full-back can charge forward or spend half his day in the opposing half, it takes talent to know when to go and exploit at the exact right time. He's a player for sure. Going early with this one - but the best left-back we've had since one of those guys in the 80's.
- Joe Allen. Doesn't catch the eye as much as Hendo, or the swagsters up front, but fuck he works. Anyway, wanted to highlight his first touch for the penalty. Here - http://eatmygoal.tv/2014/08/31/joe-allen-winning-penalty-vs-spurs/
What a touch. Like his boots were covered in velvet. Anyway, ahead of that - his willingness to be that high up the pitch, in the opposition's penalty area, looking to take it off our number 9? Love that shit. Studge pings it at his weaker foot, where he's surrounded, and in one touch he's sent Capoue and Dier for chips. Watch how he's up on his toes to receive it, watch that left foot touch, watch Capoue's reaction (FUCKING SEEYA), watch Dier get caught out. Left foot touch, right foot touch, penalty. Out of nothing. And that's the difference between you, me, every other fan who's played football somewhere - and the top top players. They can do that.
- Henderson. Staggering the running he does. Charging around as hard in the 93rd minute as he was in the 2nd minute. Made the goal, ran fearlessly, and as Oncy said - harassed and dominated the impressive Lamela. He's as good an all-round midfielder as there is in the league.
- Away from home. I love us away from home against sides that want to play. 3 at the back when we're in possession. Lovren and Skrtel split, Gerrard drops. That's how we play when we've got it for the most part. Leaves you exposed for sure, but you'll dick plenty of sides going the other way. I think all our away-form momentum came from that first 45 mins away to City last season when we ripped them open with quick breaks, third men runs, and midfielders charging into the box. We look to do it every time now, and as Ken pointed out earlier - when your front 2 or 3 can receive the ball and do something with it as well as they can - we're dangerous against anyone.
- Moreno. Not enough's been mentioned about this kid. He's 22, has come in from La Liga, his first 2 games are away to the Champions and a top 6 side, and he's looked like a baws. How fucking good is this kid?! Pace, reads it well, hard in the tackle, and my two favourite things; I sense some sort of attitude about him that tells me he's going to hate getting beat by anyone down that flank. Which is fucking tasty. And 2nd - the timing of his runs forward. Ever notice how when we break he's always at his optimum speed when receiving it, and joining in the attack at the exact right time? Quality. Any full-back can charge forward or spend half his day in the opposing half, it takes talent to know when to go and exploit at the exact right time. He's a player for sure. Going early with this one - but the best left-back we've had since one of those guys in the 80's.
- Joe Allen. Doesn't catch the eye as much as Hendo, or the swagsters up front, but fuck he works. Anyway, wanted to highlight his first touch for the penalty. Here - http://eatmygoal.tv/2014/08/31/joe-allen-winning-penalty-vs-spurs/
What a touch. Like his boots were covered in velvet. Anyway, ahead of that - his willingness to be that high up the pitch, in the opposition's penalty area, looking to take it off our number 9? Love that shit. Studge pings it at his weaker foot, where he's surrounded, and in one touch he's sent Capoue and Dier for chips. Watch how he's up on his toes to receive it, watch that left foot touch, watch Capoue's reaction (FUCKING SEEYA), watch Dier get caught out. Left foot touch, right foot touch, penalty. Out of nothing. And that's the difference between you, me, every other fan who's played football somewhere - and the top top players. They can do that.
Ha ha - Tis true.
Good points, especially about Allen, he's was understatedly brilliant today.
Totally agree with this. I really like your summary. Can I just add though that your avatar (while quaint and a little old school) makes you look like a 14 yr old who shops at Jack Wills. We've met and I know you can do better. Just saying.😉
Great touches, although that angle makes it look pretty soft if I'm honest. Definitely pulled his arm a little but...
Do it! Spices up your life - Even just a little bit.
Ah, forgot to mention Manquillo.
How teachable does this kid look? Love his attitude. Quiet, but looks like he just wants to learn all the time. You can see Hendo and Gerrard encouraging his every move. That's fantastic. He makes positional mistakes, he needs to time his runs a bit better, and he needs to stop jumping in like that, but the fucking tools are there. Work with him, teach him properly, get his positioning right and we've got a star.
Unassuming, desperate to learn, and throws himself into anything with minimal fuss. Give me a player like that every day of the week.
How teachable does this kid look? Love his attitude. Quiet, but looks like he just wants to learn all the time. You can see Hendo and Gerrard encouraging his every move. That's fantastic. He makes positional mistakes, he needs to time his runs a bit better, and he needs to stop jumping in like that, but the fucking tools are there. Work with him, teach him properly, get his positioning right and we've got a star.
Unassuming, desperate to learn, and throws himself into anything with minimal fuss. Give me a player like that every day of the week.
Really annoys me when people say they only ping the ball sideways and backwards.
Because we can do better.
When we have a clean sheet, it says more about the opposition's attack, than our defending on most days.
Today was one of those days, a clinical Spurs side makes this a close affair.
I think you're about a year too late to be a founding member.
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i believe that was only manquillo's 18th game of senior football . he could turn out to be a great pickup .
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