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Roberto Soldado
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Clive Wilson
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
You could probably say the same about us to an extent......Berba linking up with Modric will sadly never be anything more than a sticky dream I once had.
The team they should have had if no one left
You could probably say the same about us to an extent......Berba linking up with Modric will sadly never be anything more than a sticky dream I once had.
DubaiSpur
Ian Walker
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
True, but we didn't have that many problems last season, all things considered. We conceded a lot from set-pieces, we struggled to find space in behind teams, we suffered from occasional defensive lapses and our iron grip on the center of midfield loosened greatly when Sandro was replaced with Parker. This season, Kaboul will return, which should help with number one. Soldado's come in, and his relentless movement and agility will help with number two. And Capoue's hopefully imminent arrival should take care of number four. As far as I can see, the only thing that we haven't tried to address yet is our tendency to lose concentration and make defensive errors, and even there there's a case to be made for a midfield trio of Dembele, Sandro and Paulinho being quick enough and powerful enough to correct most defensive errors before they develop into dangerous situations.
I do't go into seasons expecting much. My only expectation is that we better our points tally from the previous season. And this season, I also hope we can finally win a trophy. In my eyes, this team is easily capable of both those things, so why shouldn't I expect the one and hope for the other?
True, but we didn't have that many problems last season, all things considered. We conceded a lot from set-pieces, we struggled to find space in behind teams, we suffered from occasional defensive lapses and our iron grip on the center of midfield loosened greatly when Sandro was replaced with Parker. This season, Kaboul will return, which should help with number one. Soldado's come in, and his relentless movement and agility will help with number two. And Capoue's hopefully imminent arrival should take care of number four. As far as I can see, the only thing that we haven't tried to address yet is our tendency to lose concentration and make defensive errors, and even there there's a case to be made for a midfield trio of Dembele, Sandro and Paulinho being quick enough and powerful enough to correct most defensive errors before they develop into dangerous situations.
I do't go into seasons expecting much. My only expectation is that we better our points tally from the previous season. And this season, I also hope we can finally win a trophy. In my eyes, this team is easily capable of both those things, so why shouldn't I expect the one and hope for the other?
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
Our first 12 games W 5 D 2 L 5
Our next 26 games W 16 D 7 L 3
Those 3 losses were Everton and Liverpool away where we should have won and Fulham home where we had an off day.
I think any reasonable person would suggest on the basis of the stats that after taking a few matches for AVB to get to know the players results improved.
Unlike you I am not randomly picking out groups of games but just for fun:
Our last 8 games of the season we were unbeaten W 5 D 3.
I think we are in good form, good enough for top 3.
If you don’t –that is your prerogative.
But then again you think form should not be judged on results.
Our first 12 games W 5 D 2 L 5
Our next 26 games W 16 D 7 L 3
Those 3 losses were Everton and Liverpool away where we should have won and Fulham home where we had an off day.
I think any reasonable person would suggest on the basis of the stats that after taking a few matches for AVB to get to know the players results improved.
Unlike you I am not randomly picking out groups of games but just for fun:
Our last 8 games of the season we were unbeaten W 5 D 3.
I think we are in good form, good enough for top 3.
If you don’t –that is your prerogative.
But then again you think form should not be judged on results.
markysimmo
Johnny nice-tits
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
I just pray he doesnt get injured today, would just be our luck hahahaha !!!!
I just pray he doesnt get injured today, would just be our luck hahahaha !!!!
Hotspur
Banned
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
Why?
I think he will score between 12-15 PL goals this season.
He is getting a bit overrated on here imo
Why?
I think he will score between 12-15 PL goals this season.
He is getting a bit overrated on here imo
El Guepardo
Rafael Van Der Vaart
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
Heretic, you will learn the truth. If he fails to score more than 15, then that's the fault of the midfield. We still lack that creativity and that is likely to restrict his chances.
Heretic, you will learn the truth. If he fails to score more than 15, then that's the fault of the midfield. We still lack that creativity and that is likely to restrict his chances.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
He's scored more than 15 league goals per season in each of his 3 seasons at Valencia. Anything less than 15, barring serious injury problems, would be a solid disappointment.
Of course that's in La Liga, where all teams apart from Real and Barca are pushovers if some are to be believed. Some evidence to the contrary as we could see in the game today against Espanyol for example.
He's scored more than 15 league goals per season in each of his 3 seasons at Valencia. Anything less than 15, barring serious injury problems, would be a solid disappointment.
Of course that's in La Liga, where all teams apart from Real and Barca are pushovers if some are to be believed. Some evidence to the contrary as we could see in the game today against Espanyol for example.
Hotspur
Banned
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
Yes I have also taken that into account, he is a striker very dependant on service. Guess we will see, he has my full support it's not that
Yes I have also taken that into account, he is a striker very dependant on service. Guess we will see, he has my full support it's not that
Bishop
John Lacy
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
Agree with that hes an intelligent striker always looking for space and has good finishing, yet like you say he is dependant on the quality of service provided.
Today was promising in that regard, but I still feel we are lacking a little in the ACM area to really take advantage of his addition.
Yes I have also taken that into account, he is a striker very dependant on service. Guess we will see, he has my full support it's not that
Agree with that hes an intelligent striker always looking for space and has good finishing, yet like you say he is dependant on the quality of service provided.
Today was promising in that regard, but I still feel we are lacking a little in the ACM area to really take advantage of his addition.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
He offers that for sure, but like he showed today he has more to his game than just being a poacher. He's Spanish and at least close to being a starter for their national side. He's good on the ball, good close control, can bring others into play as you would expect from a Spanish international regular.
He offers that for sure, but like he showed today he has more to his game than just being a poacher. He's Spanish and at least close to being a starter for their national side. He's good on the ball, good close control, can bring others into play as you would expect from a Spanish international regular.
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indianspur
Guest
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
love the all black boots....old school !!
love the all black boots....old school !!
NorwegianSpursFan
Neil Ruddock
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
It almost look a bit strange seeing footballers with black boots nowadays..
love the all black boots....old school !!
It almost look a bit strange seeing footballers with black boots nowadays..
africanspurs
Justin Edinburgh
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
definately. the problem i had with our supply to him was due to the experts here saying that he only operates in the box...but he has much more
you see the play switch he did? wasnt Thudd-esque but he did switch that brick across
definately. the problem i had with our supply to him was due to the experts here saying that he only operates in the box...but he has much more
you see the play switch he did? wasnt Thudd-esque but he did switch that brick across
africanspurs
Justin Edinburgh
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
?? no we dont
do you support tottenham? I mean really? i've read a few of your stuff and it comes across off key or sarcastic at times...cant tell if you are being serious
?? no we dont
do you support tottenham? I mean really? i've read a few of your stuff and it comes across off key or sarcastic at times...cant tell if you are being serious
markysimmo
Johnny nice-tits
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
There was one moment when I thought, yes weve finally got a decent striker in
Dembele had a shot and Soldado was on his toes racing in in case of a spill by the keeper to knock the rebound in
So many times Ive sat there seeing this happen and seeing Defoe / Ade both standing on their heels not having a clue about whats going on same with crosses, I saw Soldado moving twisting turning trying to get into space for a cross
If he gets fed he will score bundles this year
There was one moment when I thought, yes weve finally got a decent striker in
Dembele had a shot and Soldado was on his toes racing in in case of a spill by the keeper to knock the rebound in
So many times Ive sat there seeing this happen and seeing Defoe / Ade both standing on their heels not having a clue about whats going on same with crosses, I saw Soldado moving twisting turning trying to get into space for a cross
If he gets fed he will score bundles this year
Kingdawson
Banned
Re: Soldado - Official! - Medical Completed!!
He's trolling for sure and i very much doubt he's a spurs fan.
He's trolling for sure and i very much doubt he's a spurs fan.