TRon Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Far too often he's the wrong side of his man. I do like him a lot but it's criminal how often this actually happens. Yeah, we were wide open for about 20 mins down his side, lucky they didn't score from one of those chances. This coincided directly with a sharp drop in energy levels from Gouffran, imo. It was understandable given how much he invested earlier, but Davide struggled when Walker and Townsend both came at him in tandem. I just thought he dropped in next to the cb's and looked out of gas tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Far too often he's the wrong side of his man. I do like him a lot but it's criminal how often this actually happens. Yeah, we were wide open for about 20 mins down his side, lucky they didn't score from one of those chances. This coincided directly with a sharp drop in energy levels from Gouffran, imo. It was understandable given how much he invested earlier, but Davide struggled when Walker and Townsend both came at him in tandem. I just thought he dropped in next to the cb's and looked out of gas tbh. You are right to think it because I was just about to post that very point For large parts of that second half the Gouff appeared to be playing LB with Santon dropping in as a left sided CB. That's how it looked to me anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 who would you rather have at left back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 He dropped in alongside the CBs for the 2nd half because we were trying to defend the width of the box. They wasn't going to do anything from outwide so we let them try and cross in and defended the width of the box... That's the reason Walker was always alone, it was a clear plan to defend narrow and give them the wings and say try and break us down if you can and they couldn't. I have no issues with him defensively today but i did have issues with him in possession as he gave it away far too easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thought Santon was absolute class today, as he has been for a while now. Don't get the doubts people have about him at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thought Santon was absolute class today, as he has been for a while now. Don't get the doubts people have about him at all. I'm still not convinced about his actual defensive qualities tbh, I like him, I think he's decent going forward, offers options further up the pitch etc, but actual defending, I remain skeptical. His positional sense leaves a lot to be desired at times and honestly, he looks canny unfit to me at times, as I said before, maybe it's his running style or something but he doesn't look comfortable running at top speed, he looks laboured to me. He has time on his side and could turn out to be a class LB over the course of his career, let hope this is the case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thought Santon was absolute class today, as he has been for a while now. Don't get the doubts people have about him at all. Don't bite, guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Agin tho who would you want LB if not him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 We need a decent left footed left back like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Agin tho who would you want LB if not him? Jordi Alba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Complain about can't defend and then wish for Jordi f*cking Alba He makes Santon look like he is Maldini 2.0 defensively..... no coincidence Barca have been more solid this year while he's been injured and stinking the place up defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Next he will be saying Pardew is a bad manager..This forum eh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I thought he was a weak link today. Just doesn't get tight enough for me and too many balls came in from his side too easily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I think he did ok. Yes it is not a great performance but considering that spurs heavily relies on Townsend and walker to break down defense santon did well to limit them just a few crosses. Gouffran deserves huge credit as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. People keep saying this and yet the few times he's played there he looks awkward. I think left back is simply his strongest position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I think he did ok. Yes it is not a great performance but considering that spurs heavily relies on Townsend and walker to break down defense santon did well to limit them just a few crosses. Gouffran deserves huge credit as well Gouff protected him tremendously today tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. People keep saying this and yet the few times he's played there he looks awkward. I think left back is simply his strongest position. Yeah, there was a game near the end of last season and his instinct was still to cut inside even though it was on to his left-foot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. People keep saying this and yet the few times he's played there he looks awkward. I think left back is simply his strongest position. Agreed. He should in theory be able to play RB but the few times we've tried it he just looked uncomfortable there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. People keep saying this and yet the few times he's played there he looks awkward. I think left back is simply his strongest position. Yeah, there was a game near the end of last season and his instinct was still to cut inside even though it was on to his left-foot. Hard to judge anyone on last seasons shit though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yeah on the right he tended to cut inside onto his weaker foot, showed why he's a left back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. People keep saying this and yet the few times he's played there he looks awkward. I think left back is simply his strongest position. Yeah, there was a game near the end of last season and his instinct was still to cut inside even though it was on to his left-foot. Those movements are probably ingrained after hours of training and matches. Similarly Jonas when played on the right sent in a cross with his left peg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. People keep saying this and yet the few times he's played there he looks awkward. I think left back is simply his strongest position. Yeah, there was a game near the end of last season and his instinct was still to cut inside even though it was on to his left-foot. Hard to judge anyone on last seasons shit though Do you do it on purpose Skirge? He's a fucking LB, man. Jesus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thought Santon was absolute class today, as he has been for a while now. Don't get the doubts people have about him at all. Don't bite, guys. Don't post, Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Would like to see him at RB with Debuchy suspended, be interesting to see him on his more natural side. People keep saying this and yet the few times he's played there he looks awkward. I think left back is simply his strongest position. Yeah, there was a game near the end of last season and his instinct was still to cut inside even though it was on to his left-foot. Hard to judge anyone on last seasons shit though Do you do it on purpose Skirge? He's a fucking LB, man. Jesus. This. Got slated in Italy for being crap at RB on loan never mind here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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