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Ryan Mason

I wasnt aiming the post at your post... more a case of putting my two cents worth into the discussion

Fair enough. What do you think of the idea that Mason gives the ball away a lot not just because he's trying to be risky and creative (which I accept), but also because he just isn't very accurate?
 
I'm not relying solely on them - I'm relying on what I see in the game (as with the MOTD example I gave), and backing that up with the stats - his % is lower than any other comparable player in his position, and from what I've seen he doesn't have significantly more 'positive intent' than every comparable player in his position - think people are getting a bit carried away with this facet of his game, after being used to Capoue and Dembele for the first half of the season.

Agreed. But do you think it's down to a lack of ability or more just him still adjusting to life as a regular PL starter?

After yesterday's performance in front of Woy, what chance Mason for England?

No one has even mentioned the possibility in passing but he could just surprise us all and make it into the squad.

How many games for England to players like Cleverley have?

Certainly a chance I would say. I think he would do well at an international level and his work rate and defensive effort must surely impress Hodgson.

Bit selfish perhaps, wish the lad all the best, but I kinda hope he gets to stay away from the England circus a bit longer.
 
Fair enough. What do you think of the idea that Mason gives the ball away a lot not just because he's trying to be risky and creative (which I accept), but also because he just isn't very accurate?

Doubt anyone would argue there's room for improvement but we really need to be able to compare his success rate for speculative forward passes with the average for that type of pass, ie attempts at laying the ball into space beyond or over the top of a crowded the defence for an alert forward to run onto. Never easy.

Part of the problem is anticipation from team-mates, the likes of Eriksen, Lamela and Chadli in particular are no doubt still getting to know what to expect from him. At all events the fella is still finding his feet at this level and improving all the time so maybe we just need to cut him a bit more slack meantime?
 
Agreed. But do you think it's down to a lack of ability or more just him still adjusting to life as a regular PL starter?



How many games for England to players like Cleverley have?

Certainly a chance I would say. I think he would do well at an international level and his work rate and defensive effort must surely impress Hodgson.

Bit selfish perhaps, wish the lad all the best, but I kinda hope he gets to stay away from the England circus a bit longer.


Might not be so much of a circus if Kane, Walker and in a few years Dier join up. I still like watching England and since the world cup I think we have looked a better side.
 
Might not be so much of a circus if Kane, Walker and in a few years Dier join up. I still like watching England and since the world cup I think we have looked a better side.

Don't know. Even if England are looking better I trust Poch and our coaches to give our players much better advice and impressions than the England setup and the almost inevitable hype-slate cycle that the English press will provide for the players involved.

Luckily most our youngsters seem level headed and hard working. Hopefully will protect them from the necessary evil that is international football (aware I'm being slightly hyperbolic here before someone takes me too literally) ;)
 
Ignore pass completion stats, they do not account for the circumstances the passes are being made in, nor the positivity of the intent of the pass. Paying attention to pass completion stats is the type of thing that results in having Capoue in the team.

The thing is though, it's not that he's just missing creative threaded passes, he very often miplaxes the most standard of passes. It's such a cheap and agenda-driven defence saying it's because he's trying so many amazing passes all the time, that's why he's gving the ball away lots. One. It's wrong. Two. If that's the case how many assists as he got if he's co stently trying to make these amazing passes?

I really think he's a fraud. I'm aiting to be convinced but never am.
 
The thing is though, it's not that he's just missing creative threaded passes, he very often miplaxes the most standard of passes. It's such a cheap and agenda-driven defence saying it's because he's trying so many amazing passes all the time, that's why he's gving the ball away lots. One. It's wrong. Two. If that's the case how many assists as he got if he's co stently trying to make these amazing passes?

I really think he's a fraud. I'm aiting to be convinced but never am.

He does miss easy passes, you are right there. But why focus on that? It's not hindering us at all, whereas his energy, workrate, tackling and purposeful play, where he's often looking to move the ball forwards and keep our tempo high -- they are all helping our play a lot. He lifts those around him imo, in a way where players like Paulinho do not. Even if Paulinho might not miss so many easy passes.
 
The thing is though, it's not that he's just missing creative threaded passes, he very often miplaxes the most standard of passes. It's such a cheap and agenda-driven defence saying it's because he's trying so many amazing passes all the time, that's why he's gving the ball away lots. One. It's wrong. Two. If that's the case how many assists as he got if he's co stently trying to make these amazing passes?

I really think he's a fraud. I'm aiting to be convinced but never am.

I think that you are in danger of talking yourself into a corner and certainly in no position to start talking about agendas.

I don't think that what you are saying is supported by the facts. Here is a comparison of Mason and Ramsey from yesterday's game. Does this match what you are saying?

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I think that you are in danger of talking yourself into a corner and certainly in no position to start talking about agendas.

I don't think that what you are saying is supported by the facts. Here is a comparison of Mason and Ramsey from yesterday's game. Does this match what you are saying?

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Just for clarification,

1. the red arrows are the misplaced passes, the green the completed? And do we have the stats for each?

2. In the first map Spurs are aiming towards the top goal, in the second I take it Arsenal are aiming for the one at the bottom end?
 
He does miss easy passes, you are right there. But why focus on that? It's not hindering us at all, whereas his energy, workrate, tackling and purposeful play, where he's often looking to move the ball forwards and keep our tempo high -- they are all helping our play a lot. He lifts those around him imo, in a way where players like Paulinho do not. Even if Paulinho might not miss so many easy passes.

Possibly. And I'm mot saying it's all Importent, but I don't see the the work rste as good enough. I want to see someone who offers more, if he's our more attacking cm, why doesn't he get more goals, or more assists? Why's he not really splitting defences apart if he's going for these high risk passes?

I just think POCH seems to have this ability to instil this incredible work ethic in players, so imagine someone with that, but much more technical ability. I just think it's an easy upgrade.
 
Just for clarification,

1. the red arrows are the misplaced passes, the green the completed? And do we have the stats for each?

2. In the first map Spurs are aiming towards the top goal, in the second I take it Ar5ena1 are aiming for the one at the bottom end?

Yes. The red are misplaced passes the green completed. Spurs are playing upwards, Arsenal down.

The stats are from here

http://epl.squawka.com/tottenham-ho...-2015/english-barclays-premier-league/matches

Mason had a 79% pass completion, Ramsey 71%
 
I think that you are in danger of talking yourself into a corner and certainly in no position to start talking about agendas.

I don't think that what you are saying is supported by the facts. Here is a comparison of Mason and Ramsey from yesterday's game. Does this match what you are saying?

I'm not in danger of anything, I have my opinion based on what I see. What more can I do? And not only is that map a mess, I do t really care what you think it says. And I don't care about Ramsey.

I'm talking about our player. And for me he's not technically good enough. Simple as that.
 
Possibly. And I'm mot saying it's all Importent, but I don't see the the work rste as good enough. I want to see someone who offers more, if he's our more attacking cm, why doesn't he get more goals, or more assists? Why's he not really splitting defences apart if he's going for these high risk passes?

I just think POCH seems to have this ability to instil this incredible work ethic in players, so imagine someone with that, but much more technical ability. I just think it's an easy upgrade.

Modric got hardly any goals or assists, but everyone loved him. Mason is better defensively than Modric imo (he certainly clatters people a lot more!), and I think he is a player that our other players enjoy having in the team. Some things aren't quantifiable, but we are developing a good chemistry in the team with a group of academy products (Mason, Bentaleb, Kane, Rose) and we should keep that going imo.
 
I'm not in danger of anything, I have my opinion based on what I see. What more can I do? And not only is that map a mess, I do t really care what you think it says. And I don't care about Ramsey.

I'm talking about our player. And for me he's not technically good enough. Simple as that.

I'm not sure why you bother posting about him if you are not interested in discussing why you think what you do and why others might disagree.
 
i'm standing by my point that his passing can improve. it will have to at some point if he wants to be a long term starter.

BUT

his passion and mentality are what you need in a winning team. he just wants to win. he is committed to the team. having players like him will force signings to match his level. I'm a big fan after that performance - I'd really like someone better than what we currently have to challenge him, but I think he definitely deserves a rotating starter role
 
i'm standing by my point that his passing can improve. it will have to at some point if he wants to be a long term starter.

BUT

his passion and mentality are what you need in a winning team. he just wants to win. he is committed to the team. having players like him will force signings to match his level. I'm a big fan after that performance - I'd really like someone better than what we currently have to challenge him, but I think he definitely deserves a rotating starter role

I think you have perfectly summed up Mason... Would I like Cabaye or someone like him? Definitely! But at the moment Mason is putting in a decent shift where the positives well outweigh his limitations.
 
I'm not relying solely on them - I'm relying on what I see in the game (as with the MOTD example I gave), and backing that up with the stats - his % is lower than any other comparable player in his position, and from what I've seen he doesn't have significantly more 'positive intent' than every comparable player in his position - think people are getting a bit carried away with this facet of his game, after being used to Capoue and Dembele for the first half of the season.
Were you at the game yesterday? Mason was incredible, yes he gave a few passes away (but never really in dangerous positions) but his energy was fantastic, as well as winning more tackles than any other player on the pitch his wok rate off the ball when we were in possession was noticeable, he always made angles to receive the ball. He outshone every single Arsenal midfielder - Carzola and Ramsey couldn't get a look in.
 
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