Routledge + cash for Obertan has to be up there with our worst ever deals!
hindsight yes
but people have a short memory , we f***ing berated Routledge just as much as Obertan
I didn't. I always thought he was treading water a little bit in the first Xl but he's always been more than good enough to cover.
This. People were way too harsh on him. He was by no means a first teamer but he was judged like one. He's miles ahead of Obertan and would be a good option from the bench.
I'd agree with Mick. I hope we develop Shane properly as he has good attributes and absolutely bags of energy and enthusiasm.
His crosses weren't coming off, but we know he has a wand of a left foot so I'll just put it down as a bad day.
Those are too high.
HBA done plenty (with little outcome, sadly). Ba had a few shots/headers and got a goal. Santon was energetic and busy. Tiote's probably too high. Everyone was sub-par but Willo, Simpson and Sammy were awful (and Shola).