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Emmanuel Adebayor - Officially gone \o/
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Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
Ironic considering how many Spurs fans were whinging we were playing one up front and not using Ade....
Ironic considering how many Spurs fans were whinging we were playing one up front and not using Ade....
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
You're reading into it what you want to believe really aren't you?
Arsenal fans would have you believe that EVERY player that leaves them goes on to do nothing like Henry, Nasri, Cliche, Toure nd Fabregas who all left to win things with other clubs!
He needs to score a goal or two and start relaxing into his football again. He will never be a prolific goal scorer and he never has been but he'll do a job as long as he is at Spurs. Defoe has been just as infuriating over the years but until we have a better alternative we will have to put up with missed chances like yesterday.
You're reading into it what you want to believe really aren't you?
Arsenal fans would have you believe that EVERY player that leaves them goes on to do nothing like Henry, Nasri, Cliche, Toure nd Fabregas who all left to win things with other clubs!
He needs to score a goal or two and start relaxing into his football again. He will never be a prolific goal scorer and he never has been but he'll do a job as long as he is at Spurs. Defoe has been just as infuriating over the years but until we have a better alternative we will have to put up with missed chances like yesterday.
parklane1
Tony Galvin
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
Have to agree with this, he has not played at his best yet but he has played better then some are saying. His off the ball work is as good as ever and he just needs a lucky goal to start him off again.
Have to agree with this, he has not played at his best yet but he has played better then some are saying. His off the ball work is as good as ever and he just needs a lucky goal to start him off again.
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
I think he would form a better partnership with Deuce, I'm looking forward to them starting a few matches together. Defoe has not scored enough recently to keep himself in the team, although Dempsey will probably play on the left of midfield against Reading. Big chance to impress for all 3 players.
I think he would form a better partnership with Deuce, I'm looking forward to them starting a few matches together. Defoe has not scored enough recently to keep himself in the team, although Dempsey will probably play on the left of midfield against Reading. Big chance to impress for all 3 players.
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
Depends what you like I guess. His overall play isn't as good as Adebayor's, but there's no question he's a better finisher, his movement is better and his goalscoring record is superior.
Depends what you like I guess. His overall play isn't as good as Adebayor's, but there's no question he's a better finisher, his movement is better and his goalscoring record is superior.
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
I know plenty of Arsenal fans who couldn't wait to get rid of him well before he eventually left. They will point to the CL semi final first leg against United where he literally offered nothing as the final straw.
I know plenty of Arsenal fans who couldn't wait to get rid of him well before he eventually left. They will point to the CL semi final first leg against United where he literally offered nothing as the final straw.
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
He is a tall Defoe. With less ability to shoot from outside the area. If we were signing him it would be to replace Defoe, not Ade, but it would probably cost us lots of money for negligible improvement. I don't even think he is as good as Defoe.
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
That's a strong statement! He's got a fantastic record at club level and also at international level too. He was top scorer in the Bundesliga last season ahead of Mario Gomez and Lewandowski. Defoe has never scored 20 league goals in a season.
That's a strong statement! He's got a fantastic record at club level and also at international level too. He was top scorer in the Bundesliga last season ahead of Mario Gomez and Lewandowski. Defoe has never scored 20 league goals in a season.
Pirate55
The Last Man Standing 17/18
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
Ade has been extremely disappointing this season. When he first joined us, he looked world class. The game against Liverpool at home was one of the finest centre forward displays I have seen. He did really well against Saudi Sportswashing Machine at home too. It isnt just the lack of goals this season, I would criticise Ade for:
1. Poor hold up play - the ball isnt sticking to him at the moment and he is giving it away an awful lot
2. Lack of aerial prowess - he just seems to duck under the ball and misses it virtually every time.
3. Lack of conviction in front of goal - his headers and shots lack any strength.
4. His attitude/body language - he ambles about and is caught offside far too often due to laziness
5. He seems to want to make friends with the opposition rather than be ultra determined against them
6. He never attacks the ball from a corner and would be better coming right out of the fray into a position so he can flick it on if it falls short (as so often)
7. Has no link up play with Defoe whatsoever - they always seem to be in different parts of the pitch
8. Offers little physical presence despite his hulking size
Apart from that - he is just marvellous!
Ade has been extremely disappointing this season. When he first joined us, he looked world class. The game against Liverpool at home was one of the finest centre forward displays I have seen. He did really well against Saudi Sportswashing Machine at home too. It isnt just the lack of goals this season, I would criticise Ade for:
1. Poor hold up play - the ball isnt sticking to him at the moment and he is giving it away an awful lot
2. Lack of aerial prowess - he just seems to duck under the ball and misses it virtually every time.
3. Lack of conviction in front of goal - his headers and shots lack any strength.
4. His attitude/body language - he ambles about and is caught offside far too often due to laziness
5. He seems to want to make friends with the opposition rather than be ultra determined against them
6. He never attacks the ball from a corner and would be better coming right out of the fray into a position so he can flick it on if it falls short (as so often)
7. Has no link up play with Defoe whatsoever - they always seem to be in different parts of the pitch
8. Offers little physical presence despite his hulking size
Apart from that - he is just marvellous!
Hully
Tony Parks
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
I don't think much has changed at all with Ade, just that the service to him is not as good. We knew from last year that there are a lot of things about his game which aren't top notch. First touch is often poor, finishing questionable and not great in the air. Last year we were creating a lot more chances for him so these were less costly, we also got more bodies in the box so picked up on rebounds.
I don't think much has changed at all with Ade, just that the service to him is not as good. We knew from last year that there are a lot of things about his game which aren't top notch. First touch is often poor, finishing questionable and not great in the air. Last year we were creating a lot more chances for him so these were less costly, we also got more bodies in the box so picked up on rebounds.
metalgear
Luka Modric
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
here's what happened:
recall:
- late transfer = no pre-season with new coach
- injury
- red card against arsenal
by this time:
- defoe's chalking up them goals and will continue to do so selfishly for fear of getting displaced - our wingers are increasingly cutting in to provide support
so right now:
- defoe plays mostly for himself, not really bothered with developing a partnership with another striker for fear that AVB would revert to 4-5-1 or his fav 4-3-3 without him. this is compounded by
- bale and lennon is starting to get comfortable scoring ( i believe ade and defoe are told to "stay wide" to enable this)
- so .... ade is trying to find a place to fit in, but is finding it a bit crowded ... and he is low on confidence as he watches the goals banging in left right centre, and his closest attempts hits the crossbar.
here's what happened:
recall:
- late transfer = no pre-season with new coach
- injury
- red card against arsenal
by this time:
- defoe's chalking up them goals and will continue to do so selfishly for fear of getting displaced - our wingers are increasingly cutting in to provide support
so right now:
- defoe plays mostly for himself, not really bothered with developing a partnership with another striker for fear that AVB would revert to 4-5-1 or his fav 4-3-3 without him. this is compounded by
- bale and lennon is starting to get comfortable scoring ( i believe ade and defoe are told to "stay wide" to enable this)
- so .... ade is trying to find a place to fit in, but is finding it a bit crowded ... and he is low on confidence as he watches the goals banging in left right centre, and his closest attempts hits the crossbar.
africanspurs
Justin Edinburgh
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
confidence and form , added to the fact that he was never really a supremely clinical finisher in the first place.....and what does that give you? a player that works hard enough, has a wide range of skill sets, strong enough, pace, hold up play........but is not clinical in front of goal.
would still keep him, any day of the week. we are lucky to have him
confidence and form , added to the fact that he was never really a supremely clinical finisher in the first place.....and what does that give you? a player that works hard enough, has a wide range of skill sets, strong enough, pace, hold up play........but is not clinical in front of goal.
would still keep him, any day of the week. we are lucky to have him
Pirate55
The Last Man Standing 17/18
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
see above.
He has had a big capital payout from us and Emirates Marketing Project so that he now comes in our wage bracket. Consequently he may now feel "underpaid". I know, i know...
But does he want some more of the same??
see above.
He has had a big capital payout from us and Emirates Marketing Project so that he now comes in our wage bracket. Consequently he may now feel "underpaid". I know, i know...
But does he want some more of the same??
metalgear
Luka Modric
Re: So what has gone wrong with adebayor?
he might but i doubt he'd be trying something like this when his form and stats have been less than impressive. maybe after he's scored 10 goals in as many games, but not now...
he might but i doubt he'd be trying something like this when his form and stats have been less than impressive. maybe after he's scored 10 goals in as many games, but not now...