KaKa Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Taken over from Cabella as the king of the stepovers. He's as poor as I thought he was going to be. So unbelievably ridiculous Classic case of having an initial view on the player and holding onto it till death. Even in the face of evidence to the contrary. I pity you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Looked lively out there yesterday, can beat a man and put in a couple of useful crosses. Had a few moments that were a bit worrying in terms of how he reads the game though. We had one break where Mitro dropped deep, laid it off to Wijnaldum and then Gini played a ball down the flank into space for Townsend to run on to. Townsend though had inexplicably stopped his run and was looking for it short. I know miscommunications happen all the time but I thought it was particularly bad, there was no way in hell he should have stopped his run. There were a few other times where his teammates had it and I was yelling at him to move too. Hopefully things will get better as he gets more games under his belt. Would prefer him out left at the moment though. We provide no threat down that side and I reckon he's our best bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I thought he played well to be honest and was surprised he came off. To me if we were going to score he looked the most likely person to get an assist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I like him. I thought we massively overpaid for him and I never particularly rated him. But TBF, he looks a threat and he is quicker than I thought. When he kept getting isolated with van Aanholt. He had a decent amount of success. I'm not sure if they countered that in the second half, or we just went away from it. But it looked like we were going to score, because of this match up. His touch is pretty shit, mind. When he is facing away from goal, it always seems to be a bit heavy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I like Townsend, agree with the touch comments, its pretty poor, but he's a threat and gets decent balls into the area. Looks like we have someone who can take a corner as well, which is a nice change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Give him a chance man! He's come into a team struggling in the league, which is low in confidence, new manager and he's barely played this season, plus the fact he is adapting playing for a new team after playing with Spurs all his life. What do people expect from him exactly? From the time he was on the pitch, he was our biggest threat and inevitably got tired and was substituted. Any chance we have of staying up will hinge on Andros and a few key players for the rest of the remaining games. Keep the faith, albeit it is getting smaller after every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Give him a chance man! He's come into a team struggling in the league, which is low in confidence, new manager and he's barely played this season, plus the fact he is adapting playing for a new team after playing with Spurs all his life. What do people expect from him exactly? From the time he was on the pitch, he was our biggest threat and inevitably got tired and was substituted. Any chance we have of staying up will hinge on Andros and a few key players for the rest of the remaining games. Keep the faith, albeit it is getting smaller after every game. Who is that in response to? The last 5 posts before this, are all pretty positive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Give him a chance man! He's come into a team struggling in the league, which is low in confidence, new manager and he's barely played this season, plus the fact he is adapting playing for a new team after playing with Spurs all his life. What do people expect from him exactly? From the time he was on the pitch, he was our biggest threat and inevitably got tired and was substituted. Any chance we have of staying up will hinge on Andros and a few key players for the rest of the remaining games. Keep the faith, albeit it is getting smaller after every game. Who is that in response to? The last 5 posts before this, are all pretty positive? Me probably!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Give him a chance man! He's come into a team struggling in the league, which is low in confidence, new manager and he's barely played this season, plus the fact he is adapting playing for a new team after playing with Spurs all his life. What do people expect from him exactly? From the time he was on the pitch, he was our biggest threat and inevitably got tired and was substituted. Any chance we have of staying up will hinge on Andros and a few key players for the rest of the remaining games. Keep the faith, albeit it is getting smaller after every game. Who is that in response to? The last 5 posts before this, are all pretty positive? Me probably!!! The new Cabella comment was ridiculous. Even Messi would struggle in our team at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Give him a chance man! He's come into a team struggling in the league, which is low in confidence, new manager and he's barely played this season, plus the fact he is adapting playing for a new team after playing with Spurs all his life. What do people expect from him exactly? From the time he was on the pitch, he was our biggest threat and inevitably got tired and was substituted. Any chance we have of staying up will hinge on Andros and a few key players for the rest of the remaining games. Keep the faith, albeit it is getting smaller after every game. Who is that in response to? The last 5 posts before this, are all pretty positive? Me probably!!! The new Cabella comment was ridiculous. Even Messi would struggle in our team at the minute. He does like a step over though and also seems reluctant to pass to people over lapping him. Jury's out for me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 He's as poor as I thought he was going to be. Jury's out for me like. You've just contradicted yourself from your previous post. Talking trash as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Give him a chance man! He's come into a team struggling in the league, which is low in confidence, new manager and he's barely played this season, plus the fact he is adapting playing for a new team after playing with Spurs all his life. What do people expect from him exactly? From the time he was on the pitch, he was our biggest threat and inevitably got tired and was substituted. Any chance we have of staying up will hinge on Andros and a few key players for the rest of the remaining games. Keep the faith, albeit it is getting smaller after every game. Who is that in response to? The last 5 posts before this, are all pretty positive? Me probably!!! The new Cabella comment was ridiculous. Even Messi would struggle in our team at the minute. He does like a step over though and also seems reluctant to pass to people over lapping him. Jury's out for me like. If the defender goes with the man making the overlap then the winger has to keep the ball, not try and force a predictable pass through which we do all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I like him. I thought we massively overpaid for him and I never particularly rated him. But TBF, he looks a threat and he is quicker than I thought. When he kept getting isolated with van Aanholt. He had a decent amount of success. I'm not sure if they countered that in the second half, or we just went away from it. But it looked like we were going to score, because of this match up. His touch is pretty s***, mind. When he is facing away from goal, it always seems to be a bit heavy. I agree with everything there except his speed...I think he's slower than people give him credit for. He can accelerate well but I don't recall him beating his man much - possibly because he also lacks the strength. To me it's obvious he's always going to cut inside, easy to defend against that when you know it's going to be happening every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 He was by far our best player in the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 As some said he was probably our biggest threat first half, but he bottled out of so many tackles, just like Perez and Sissoko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Our attacks are normally very predictable, so Townsend is refreshing. Thought he was a big threat yesterday and put a few good crosses in. Not sure if I'd rather have him on the left or right though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Probably the guy i get most excited about being on the ball. He can go past a player & make something happen. Even around the area you know he has a shot on him with either foot. Has to play. Id swap him & Sissoko though if Sissoko plays as the latter can atleast cross from the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 People saying he was poor just shows how thick our fans are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 How is it at all obvious he's 'always' going to cut inside? We've already seen he's pretty handy with his right foot when crossing. I think he shows a good mixture. He's just come back from a hamstring issue and was already lacking fitness, I don't think he's going to be at full tilt yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 People saying he was poor just shows how thick our fans are. Yup, he was excellent and returning from injury so I feel their is alot more to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I like him. I thought we massively overpaid for him and I never particularly rated him. But TBF, he looks a threat and he is quicker than I thought. When he kept getting isolated with van Aanholt. He had a decent amount of success. I'm not sure if they countered that in the second half, or we just went away from it. But it looked like we were going to score, because of this match up. His touch is pretty s***, mind. When he is facing away from goal, it always seems to be a bit heavy. I agree with everything there except his speed...I think he's slower than people give him credit for. He can accelerate well but I don't recall him beating his man much - possibly because he also lacks the strength. To me it's obvious he's always going to cut inside, easy to defend against that when you know it's going to be happening every time. Agreed on the speed. He's nowhere near as fast as I remembered (imagined?). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I think him cutting inside will work with SDJ's movement. I'm not sure Andros has the vision to pick him out though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I like him. I thought we massively overpaid for him and I never particularly rated him. But TBF, he looks a threat and he is quicker than I thought. When he kept getting isolated with van Aanholt. He had a decent amount of success. I'm not sure if they countered that in the second half, or we just went away from it. But it looked like we were going to score, because of this match up. His touch is pretty s***, mind. When he is facing away from goal, it always seems to be a bit heavy. I agree with everything there except his speed...I think he's slower than people give him credit for. He can accelerate well but I don't recall him beating his man much - possibly because he also lacks the strength. To me it's obvious he's always going to cut inside, easy to defend against that when you know it's going to be happening every time. Agreed on the speed. He's nowhere near as fast as I remembered (imagined?). I think/hope, that he is looking a bit slower, because of the hamstring injury. I thought he looked a bit off the pace against Leicester and he tired fairly quickly, yesterday. But before that, I thought he looked rapid. Hopefully, with another couple of weeks training. He'll be close to 100%. As the injury has obviously effected him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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