Still needs to put in consistent performances for me for a bit longer, but I am more than happy to see Tanguy juice slowly prove me wrong, but more importantly showing Mourinho what he’s capable of. Nobody can sit there and say Ndombele was putting in the effort last season because clearly he wasn’t. Mourinho knows he’s a talented footballer, but if you don’t work for Mourinho and show fight, you simply don’t get picked. His fitness is much better and he’s lasted a couple of 90 min games which is fantastic to see. I really liked the embrace Mourinho gave him at the end to, which goes to show their relationship has clearly improved this season. Ndombele must of realised he wasn’t putting in the work and he needed to improve. He’s now showing that fight, spirit and the obvious talent we knew he had. Long may it continue.
posted on 30/9/20
It always happens. Luka Modric looked lost and too little to play in the EPL until about March of his first season, then it suddenly all came together and he never looked back. And that's a rare player we signed well before the window even opened, let alone deadline day so he had a full pre-season etc and a summer to move and settle in London.
What the amazon program highlighted is that transfers are crazy. One moment you are living and playing in one country, the next day you're moving to another city another country and having to move house and then a couple days later you're in the squad to play. It all happens so fast.
posted on 30/9/20
comment by LukaBrasi Average Team Fan (U22178)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by MKspur ツ - The Fountain of Knowledge (U9129)
posted 36 seconds ago
I think it’s a lesson we all can learn from tbh. We need to let players settle in and find a rhythm before we go out and criticise them to much especially young guys coming from abroad as there’s a huge list of players who was poor then turned it around after a while.
Obviously you can say if they had a bad game etc though.
I’ve seen people saying bad stuff about Doherty & Højbjerg and how we made a mistake buying them after 2 games ffs,
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Totally agree. I read through the match thread yday and noticed Gedson got abit of stick. Considering it was his first start for us in yonks some posters were writing him off. It seems Tanganga had a dodgy first half too but fairplay to the both and I hope we see more of them throughout the season.
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Gedson I personally just don’t know what sort of player he is. Not really that good on the ball but not very good at breaking up play.
For me this season his role is to fill a space allowing Skipp to go out on loan who is a better player.
Cannot see the loan being made permanent.
posted on 30/9/20
Seems to be a bit of a box to box. Is he / can he be better than Sissoko. Who..
I thought was facking dreadful last night. Hiding from possession / doing his pointing to other players. We see that alot from him, but I thought his workrate was atrocious too. Countless times I saw him let runners go and wasn't busting a gut to get to players. Ndombele worked harder than him defensively.
Literally the only reason I'd keep Sissoko now is to keep Ndombele happy and settled as they seem good mates.
posted on 30/9/20
I think we all want to be proved wrong on the players/managers we doubt
I'm a huge Ndombele fan and am pleased to see his improvement. There's plenty more to come.
I'm seeing some positives with the way we're playing now. Very excited to see a regular midfield of Ndombele, GLC and Hoijbjerg.
posted on 30/9/20
comment by Flashy flibble (U10324)
posted 6 minutes ago
Seems to be a bit of a box to box. Is he / can he be better than Sissoko. Who..
I thought was facking dreadful last night. Hiding from possession / doing his pointing to other players. We see that alot from him, but I thought his workrate was atrocious too. Countless times I saw him let runners go and wasn't busting a gut to get to players. Ndombele worked harder than him defensively.
Literally the only reason I'd keep Sissoko now is to keep Ndombele happy and settled as they seem good mates.
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How dare you speak foul of King Moussa
posted on 30/9/20
comment by Flashy flibble (U10324)
posted 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
I really don't think Gedson was as bad as people made out.
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I think like with all players, they need game time. Gedson just aint getting a lot at the moment.
posted on 30/9/20
Gedson isn't physical enough for box to box (in the Prem anyway), not technical enough to be an advanced playmaker. Doesn't seem to have the strength for a defensive role either. Bit of a jack of all trades. Probably why he's ended up shoved out to other random positions.
posted on 30/9/20
comment by Flashy flibble (U10324)
posted 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
I really don't think Gedson was as bad as people made out.
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He's done no worse then Winks with his limited chances
posted on 30/9/20
comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
Dele won't ever perform for Jose simply because he plays a role Jose deems a luxury.
Can see dele leaving I just hope he picks a team with a system that suits his playstyle.
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Yeah, Dele can take his ball wasting style elsewhere. Spurs need start thinking like the big teams do. Pep would not tolerate his wastefuless why should Mourinho who has worked with some of the best players in the world. He knows a dud when he sees one.
posted on 30/9/20
NDombele is a ridiculous talent, was always silly to write him off