Re: *** OMT Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa, Capital One Cup 3rd Round, Tues 24th Sep
We are seriously, seriously ****ing good. Our movement is absolutely ridiculous. Will people believe we can challenge for the title now? Normal teams, pretender teams, don't routinely show up at other team's grounds and dominate the ball we do. It just doesn't happen. Our movement allows us to create chances, and our centre backs comfort in possession means we can literally never be pressured into hoofing it too many times. And if a team does decide to come at us, well we have the pace and power to make them realise it is a big mistake to do so.
Lamela is seriously class. Awareness, touch, decision making. He will be an absolute superstar.
Kane also. Is class. I think he can develop into a player we can seriously 'count on' and render Chadli an almost needless signing. I say that having not seen Chadli too much, but Kane is quality. Again, touch, awareness, decision making under pressure and ability in tight spaces. He can make it with us I'm sure.
Vlad has obviously had a shaky game but it's not too much of a concern. He clearly has class and it's understandable he will have a half like that getting used to new team mates.
Fryers on the other hand doesn't quite look up to standard. He is young and he can improve, but he is too hurried right now. That said, the nice little cut back for Defoe instead of smashing it into the box shows to me that he too can make good decisions under pressure, and perhaps there is hope for him too.