LutonSpurs
Eric Dear
He gave it his all today but with added intelligence. He is improving in his reading of the game. Poch working on him.
Yet people see Clyne as a better player but IMO he is no where near as good due to his lack of balance combining attack and defence
Not a fan generally but in fairness he has been decent so far this season, especially in the last 3-4 games.
What I like is that he seems to pick up a niggle in most games and just cracks on still. He is made of sterner stuff now and is clearly as fot as he has ever Been
On form I think he's the best right back in the league defensively. Was immense today.
I agree and have always been off that opinion.
Talk about damning with faint praise.... "Decent so far this season".
The difference between him this season and last when he was off form, probably mainly because of his injury problems is huge. The difference between him and some of his "decent" backups last season is massive and one of the reasons we're so much better defensively this season.
Still lacking a bit on the ball, and I imagine it will continue to be an issue. But he does put a lot of energy into our attacks down that side.
Are you ok? You seem to have taken personal offence. What did you want me to say? That I fancy him and want to take him on date because he has been so good in your opinion?
He has been decent this season, nothing more or less. I haven't mentioned anything about last season or the season before that or the one before that. Its my opinion and I stand by it, If you think he is that good and has been performing so superbly then thats great, that is your opinion whether i think it is flawed or not.
Talk about damning with faint praise.... "Decent so far this season".
The difference between him this season and last when he was off form, probably mainly because of his injury problems is huge. The difference between him and some of his "decent" backups last season is massive and one of the reasons we're so much better defensively this season.
Still lacking a bit on the ball, and I imagine it will continue to be an issue. But he does put a lot of energy into our attacks down that side.
Really enjoyed the composure he exhibited yesterday to cut the ball back to Eriksen for his shot that Cech saved. It was an excellent decision, one that is representative of his gradual improvement on the ball. I don't think he'll ever be top class in this regard but he is certainly looking a lot handier now.
No personal offence taken. Was my response really that harsh? Is "damning with faint praise" really an inflammatory expression here?
I used last season as a comparison to highlight why I think "decent" is much too conservative about his current performances.
To be fair you are questioning my "praise" and suggesting it should be higher rather than accepting we just have a difference of opinion....... I don't understand why? You think it is conservative and I think it is perfectly suitable considering I don't rate him particularly highly and feel nervous whenever he spends any extended period on the ball. That said, I think he has had a decent season and you obviously think he has been amazing which is fair enough but questioning my opinion in that subtle way is unreasonable imo hence my response.
The funny thing is about this thread is that if you scroll back to last season one will be amazed about the number of people who wanted him out of the club
I think some people don't realise how long it can take to come back from a serious injury, also how hard it is to play at the top level while not at 100% (especially for a player where pace is one of his biggest attributes).The funny thing is about this thread is that if you scroll back to last season one will be amazed about the number of people who wanted him out of the club
Very true.I think some people don't realise how long it can take to come back from a serious injury, also how hard it is to play at the top level while not at 100% (especially for a player where pace is one of his biggest attributes).