I hope so but how many of our players fit into the MP "system", I can see big changes again and we will start next season unsettled.
Every season at Spurs is a transitional season, get used to it.
Every season at Spurs is a transitional season, get used to it.
This is quite interesting: http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015...-an-equal-performance-to-outstanding-liverp/?
Shows that Lamela's creativity stats compare favourably to many key players who are considered to have had good seasons.
Perhaps some (definitely including me) have been too hard on Lamela and over critical on him? In my case I think it comes from watching him have so many infuriating moments where he loses the ball needlessly, but maybe the positives could actually outweigh the negatives?
I think what scews Lamelas performances for some is that he does give the ball away and takes the wrong option a lot, which is frustrating and often sticks in the mind longer than the positive contribution he has on a game, which unless results in a goal can go un noticed (say chances created which then amounts to a poor shot or a loss of possession from the forward or whoever is given the chance) - personally when looking at young players i focus on what they do well and contribute to the team rather than focus on the negatives (hence why i focus on Lamelas positives rsther than Townsends weaknesses) as with any young player you hope that as they progress the weak parts of their game improve over time, through adapting their game and work on the training field. lets not forget he's younger than Ryan Mason who no one thinks is close to the finished article yet.
He is a conundrum! You are quite close tot he truth I suspect. My big problem is that he doesn't seem to learn... still loses the ball and takes the wrong option as frequently as he used to do in the beginning of the season.
He is a conundrum! You are quite close tot he truth I suspect. My big problem is that he doesn't seem to learn... still loses the ball and takes the wrong option as frequently as he used to do in the beginning of the season.
Lamela
Chances created: 47
Key Passes: 41.
Assists: 6
Goals 2
Tackles won: 55
Coutihno:
Chances Created: 45
Key Passes: 41
Assists: 4
Goals: 4
Tackles Won: 41
Oh and Coutinho has played over 300 more minutes - I'd say the only difference between them? the price tag WE paid for Lamela, not something he demanded or probably believes he's worth. There is clearly talent there and I'm glad reading his recent quotes that he loves being here.
To me, all it shows is how ridiculous it is to base any assessment of players solely on stats! Does the guy who wrote this piece actually have two eyes in his head? How can anyone countenance even thinking for a minute that Lamela has been anywhere as effective as Coutinho? WALOB!
Whatever happened to watching footballers actually play instead of thinking you are playing Football Manager?
Lamela
Chances created: 47
Key Passes: 41.
Assists: 6
Goals 2
Tackles won: 55
Coutihno:
Chances Created: 45
Key Passes: 41
Assists: 4
Goals: 4
Tackles Won: 41
Oh and Coutinho has played over 300 more minutes - I'd say the only difference between them? the price tag WE paid for Lamela, not something he demanded or probably believes he's worth. There is clearly talent there and I'm glad reading his recent quotes that he loves being here.