a French journalist came on the radio gave an insight into Lloris before he signed for us. It was during all the speculation in the summer.
This is an article from the summer and also mentions that Lloris is an introverted character
http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4082/editorial/2012/07/11/3234304/time-to-earn-his-spurs-lloris-can-silence-unjust-criticism
I had heard the opposite myself (not sure where from) - that he was a strong character, and hence was made national team captain inspite of his age and position.
It is possible to be both an introvert and a strong character.
In my mind we should now start Lloris all the time. This season we aren't getting top four in my opinion, so we should play him to give him a chance to be settled ready for the FA Cup in the short term and next season.
Dont think top 4 is out however agree that we're better off having a settled team and back four. Freidel has done well but is the past and is unlikely to be around next season. We need to move on
It's a sad dig at Lloris suggesting he's not Top 4 material, nothing more
Dont think top 4 is out however agree that we're better off having a settled team and back four. Freidel has done well but is the past and is unlikely to be around next season. We need to move on
You really are a paranoid man aren't you?
I never said Lloris isn't top four material. I said that I don't think top four is on this season so we're better off getting him in the team now to give him a chance to settle in in time for the FA Cup and so that next season he is fully bedded in for the top four challenge.
Have we ever been good enough for top 4 ? Do you think we will ever in the future be good enough for top 4?I don't think we're good enough for top four. We weren't really top four last season we are weaker than last season and even if one of the top four implode again I don't think it will be us who takes advantage.
You really are a paranoid man aren't you?
I never said Lloris isn't top four material. I said that I don't think top four is on this season so we're better off getting him in the team now to give him a chance to settle in in time for the FA Cup and so that next season he is fully bedded in for the top four challenge.
If we truly believe top four is gone, and I don't think it was ever on the cards, then I agree we play Lloris and build for the future. If we think top four is on, we have to play our strongest team regardless of age and that means Friedel has to start.
So why wouldn't you play Lloris if Top 4 was still on in your mind? (I think it is but that's another story)
Here's your post from few pages back
Further on you stated that Lloris' previous reputation means nothing because you hadn't seen him prior to the PL concluding there is no way in fudge he can be any good or better than the above average Brad.
All logic suggests - He is the superior keeper, he is here for the long term, and he should be starting every game because he is part of our strongest 11.
Have we ever been good enough for top 4 ? Do you think we will ever in the future be good enough for top 4?
Friedel has done nothing wrong and doesn't deserve to be dropped on performance therefore on performance alone he should start.
However Lloris will almost certainly be a superior keeper to Friedel after he has bedded in for a few weeks. During that bedding in period I expect mistakes. Mistakes that cost us points in the short term. If top four was on the cards then you can't afford to lose points to mistakes. I don't think top four is on the cards and therefore this is an ideal season to now put Lloris in so he will be fully bedded in for the FA Cup and next season.
I don't really see why you are continually and in my mind intentionally trying to make out what I am saying to be different to what I am actually saying. Every post you reply to of mine you try and spin it or accuse me of having some sort of hidden agenda. It's beginning to irk me.
We have an ignore function, you should give it a try. I believe you're already well aware of how it works.
I'm sorry... I don't get this "Brad has done nothing wrong so should keep playing" argument. Say Lloris and Brad were injured and Carlo came in for 2 or 3 matches. He does nothing wrong but isn't spectacular. Does that mean he should keep his place once Lloris and Brad are fit? Surely at that point the BEST keeper goes back in goal. I'm not saying it should be Lloris or Brad playing, all I'm saying is AVB should play who he thinks is the best keeper.