Walker's positioning early in his career was awful, his speed used to bail him out.
I expect Aurier will improve on that.
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Serge Aurier
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Walker's positioning early in his career was awful, his speed used to bail him out.
I expect Aurier will improve on that.
StephenH
David Ginola
Serge is quite slow after the first few yards, which leads to the impulsive defending. But still quicker than Trippier but not as much as I thought he would be?
We where spoilt by Walker's recovery speed, it was unreal.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
It’s why he was and is the best in the league
StephenH
David Ginola
He don't look happy ATM (edit he had just given a penalty away. Which IMHO was not)
But yes he is.
On the right back situation. I hope we ship out one of the current incumbents and get KWP involved.
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Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
I agree at the end of the season
StephenH
David Ginola
Yes I can't see it happening sooner...
thfcsteff
George Hunt
I agree, but perhaps that time is coming to a close. Significantly, Guardiola spoke recently of how they are working on Walker's 'other qualities' and spoke of basically how his speed is no longer going to be his main differential.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
If they improve him further then he would be up there with the very best around
Do you not think he is already? I wouldnt pretend to be an expect of all leagues, but I couldnt think of many RBs better than Walker when at Spurs....
Legohamster
Ian Walker
Serge needs a run of games before we can judge.
Would give him 4/5 league games in a row
Would give him 4/5 league games in a row
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
Certainly the best in this league
World wide difficult to say
He and pace and power and has developed the brains more but could be better there (lahm didn’t have the pace or power but was the best)
His creative side has improved a lot too
Lahm was definitely powerful I'd say, very strong and made surging runs.
He wasn't as quick as Walker but still had a fair bit of pace as well.
thfcsteff
George Hunt
What I got from Guardiola's comments was that Walker's raw pace is not quite what it was and he wants him to sharpen other tools he has.
Well he still looks quick to me! He has improved a hell of a lot in other areas, he is much better now than when he had to rely on his pace to get him out of trouble...
thfcsteff
George Hunt
Nice dynamism from Aurier today, but a large brainfart which nearly cost us big-time and which is the sort of mistake he has been making a fair amount.
What I have to say though is
a) Serge has such great raw materials that Poch will hohn the talent surely
b) he helps bring the very very best out of Sissoko
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What I have to say though is
a) Serge has such great raw materials that Poch will hohn the talent surely
b) he helps bring the very very best out of Sissoko
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nayimfromthehalfwayline
Andy Thompson
I think he is dodgy now. And its a certainty he is going to cost us at least a few times this season.
I also think, next season, he could be an absolute beast.
He clearly has all the raw ingredients needed. If Poch can turn Walker, Rose, Shaw, CLyne etc into real players - what can he do with someone that has the natural ability of Aurier?
I also think, next season, he could be an absolute beast.
He clearly has all the raw ingredients needed. If Poch can turn Walker, Rose, Shaw, CLyne etc into real players - what can he do with someone that has the natural ability of Aurier?
Grays_1890
Chris Jones
He has made a couple of mistakes granted but what you can say is that all in all he is no donk of a fullback, he is very good.
I believe he is going to grow with us and our journey.
I believe he is going to grow with us and our journey.
He has a pretty good game v Burnley I think. It seems that he is a very good footballer but his decision making is his weakness. If Poch can help him with that, then he should be ok. Hopefully, this is the start of all our full-backs getting back into the form we know they are capable of.
greatwhitenorf
Edgar Davids
With a year's experience and understanding of how things work in the league, he'll be fine. For now, we'd be better off if he stopped trying to make hero runs or passes and just kept it simple.
Best line I ever heard from a kids' coach was to shout 'Easy Early' to remind youngsters to make the easy play as early as possible. That's what Aurier needs drilled into him.
But he looks like he truly enjoys himself out there and rates himself to win in a challenging situation. I like that mentality. Just want him to pick his moments wisely.
Best line I ever heard from a kids' coach was to shout 'Easy Early' to remind youngsters to make the easy play as early as possible. That's what Aurier needs drilled into him.
But he looks like he truly enjoys himself out there and rates himself to win in a challenging situation. I like that mentality. Just want him to pick his moments wisely.
nayimfromthehalfwayline
Andy Thompson
Right now I think he is kind of lazy as well. Every game Ive seen him there are multiple occasions where he just cant be bothered to get into position or track a run.
AND, yes, he is guaranteed at least one brainfart a game.
Right now he is a 90% player. 9/10 he is quality, but reliably 1/10 he will fudge up. He is guaranteed a rickett.
All that being said - I genuinely believe he has real quality, and a real X factor. I think if Poch just irons the kinks out of him he could be one hell of a player.
And if Poch is good at one thing, its fullbacks...