Eric Dier

[glasgowspur]

So you are slagging of a midfielder who is a playing as a central defender while we were down to 9 men, interesting.

Glad I've given you something to think about.

 

[Gazza Dazzla]

And according to footage they showed on NBC, it should have stood, as it most probably came off the Chelsea player.
Regardless, it was a magnificent finish!

I think it did flick off the Spurs player as well though didn’t it?

 

[Kandi1977]

I think it did flick off the Spurs player as well though didn’t it?

From The footage they showed afterwords on NBC, from other angles than what was shown on the broadcast, it looked to mainly come off the head of the Chelsea player. But it is what it is. I'm in favour of less scrutiny and less VAR. Should go with the on field refs.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

From The footage they showed afterwords on NBC, from other angles than what was shown on the broadcast, it looked to mainly come off the head of the Chelsea player. But it is what it is. I'm in favour of less scrutiny and less VAR. Should go with the on field refs.

I assumed in the ground the decision was it was off bentacur first so that’s the offside… before the Chelsea player

Bentacur is bloody good in the air. Very underrated on that front

 

[Bullet]

I assumed in the ground the decision was it was off bentacur first so that’s the offside… before the Chelsea player

Bentacur is bloody good in the air. Very underrated on that front

But even so, the silly rule says* that if there is a through ball which would be offside but a defender intentionally moves and gets a touch on the ball, then the player is no longer offside. It is a terrible rule, but that's what it was. So are they saying the Cheatski guy did not try to touch it and it accidentally hit him?



(*unless they changed it this year)

 

[Bedfordspurs]

But even so, the silly rule says* that if there is a through ball which would be offside but a defender intentionally moves and gets a touch on the ball, then the player is no longer offside. It is a terrible rule, but that's what it was. So are they saying the Cheatski guy did not try to touch it and it accidentally hit him?



(*unless they changed it this year)

Bentacur first touch, so Dier was off for that I assume

 

[Bedfordspurs]

But even so, the silly rule says* that if there is a through ball which would be offside but a defender intentionally moves and gets a touch on the ball, then the player is no longer offside. It is a terrible rule, but that's what it was. So are they saying the Cheatski guy did not try to touch it and it accidentally hit him?



(*unless they changed it this year)

I’m watching it now
What they didn’t do is draw the line after it left Bentacurs head
They drew it when it was on his head… I know it was quick but that’s the issue with var
It’s not quicker enough for frame rates

 

[Bullet]

Bentacur first touch, so Dier was off for that I assume

Yes I know, hence my post

 

[90291Spur]

I’m watching it now
What they didn’t do is draw the line after it left Bentacurs head
They drew it when it was on his head… I know it was quick but that’s the issue with var
It’s not quicker enough for frame rates

VAR needs a tech upgrade. They need VAR specific cameras with as high a frame rate as possible to cover every inch of the ground for offside. They need tech in the ball so they know EXACTLY when the ball has been kicked. And cameras/tech to tell when the ball has gone out of play. And even with that, there will still be human error when it comes to other decisions.

 

[johnola]

I’ve noticed a very positive, smiling supportive Eric in recent social media posts and I’m very happy to see him back, not least as he was denigrated and injured at the end of the season.

I just wish him very well today and the rest of the season.

And want to see that big smile later this afternoon.

 

[Danishfurniturelover]

I’ve noticed a very positive, smiling supportive Eric in recent social media posts and I’m very happy to see him back, not least as he was denigrated and injured at the end of the season.

I just wish him very well today and the rest of the season.

And want to see that big smile later this afternoon.

Nope

 

[johnola]

Nope

I guess not!

 

[NaijaSpurs]

As Dier has not made the bench today I guess it means we have probably now seen him in a Spurs shirt for the last time.

 

[NaijaSpurs]

As Dier has not made the bench today I guess it means we have probably now seen him in a Spurs shirt for the last time.

Or maybe he is just injured.

 

[Baleforce]

Or maybe he is just injured.

that, or being ill is the much more likely scenario imo

 

[Gutter Boy]

Yeah, injured. "Pulled up sore in training" is the line.

There's no way he gets left our for Austin/a 3rd keeper for any other reason

 

[Yiddo]

So you are slagging of a midfielder who is a playing as a central defender while we were down to 9 men, interesting.

He’s slagging off a guy who is brick and just walks around.

 

[Raziel]

Think Ange has made it clear he's not in the planning

I hope Dier is smart and looks at moving out in January.

 

[Jordinho]

Think Ange has made it clear he's not in the planning

I hope Dier is smart and looks at moving out in January.

He'll probably have to take a pay cut, so might want to see out his contract just for the money. Loan might be an option if we can get someone else in. We're still in danger of having to play him.

 

[Surfless]

given how tough the January window is to get the players you want in, I'd rather he sat in the background until his contract expires. We're not blessed with many players at the moment so even if he's 8th choice he could be needed, a bit like Chelsea....