I wasn’t ready for this. A loan was fine but to say goodbye?
for many people football is about trophies and winning. But we’re Spurs fans. For me it’s about the moments. And it has to be because what’s the point otherwise.
not many players have given me as many moments as this guy. What a player. What swagger. And honestly I never stopped believing in the guy.
I just think the narrative changed. I don’t think he lost it as nearly everyone believes. I think there are many reasons why talented players at Spurs have failed to shine over these past few years.
Dele and Eriksen specifically lost something as the team tried to reinvent itself post Dembele and Wanyama. With Winks and Sissoko in the middle, Poch asked more of Eriksen and Dele, dropping deeper. The injury certainly hampered him.
but look at his record in terms of goal involvements:
19 in 33
25 in 37
19 in 36
8 in 25
12 in 25
Then 1 in 15
And 1 in 10
Where he rarely started and rarely played in his preferred position.
I honestly believe if you played him in that no 10 role or an advanced midfielder consistently he would always get you 10 goals at least.
I think most of us can agree the move was best for him and us unfortunately. But what a ride. What a player.
what incredible moments, from the moment he nutmegged Modric you just knew this kid had something.
that palace goal, those Chelsea goals at home, those Chelsea goals away, the Ajax game, the Real Madrid match, that lob away at the scum… pure joy. He along with that whole group, embodied so much about that whole pochettino era. What a time it was.
All the best Dele… wish you nothing but the best and thank you for all the incredible memories
