Pata Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Think both clubs would just be happy to get him off the wage bill. Why did I think Alli had Turkish heritage? Maybe some casual racism? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, Pata said: Maybe some casual racism? Maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Alli had a difficult childhood, it’s hard not to have some sympathy for him - but he is a wasted talent, all the same. Edited August 17, 2022 by TheBrownBottle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Alli had a difficult childhood, it’s hard not to have some sympathy for him - but he is a wasted talent, all the same. Understatement. His father is an all-time cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpersForGoalposts Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 So glad we didn't sign this lemon in January. For a player whose game was based totally around pace, it was a bit silly to eat all of the pies and gaff off all of the training. I can't see him ever getting back to anything close to the level he was at a few years back. When Everton are trying to shift you off the wage bill, that really says something. The very definition of a busted flush. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Don’t think he’s a lemon. This one is all about psychology. He needs a very particular type of manager and situation to succeed I reckon, and had it at Spurs. There will be managers who can extract it, but his move from spurs was crucial. Everton was an awful option for him - I think managers like Howe/Potter/Frank would be his right kind of landing spot. A manager with empathy and great people skills. If he was on a free or thereabouts I’d pounce like a randy puma. No expectation of playing immediately but a few months to sort his head out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Theregulars said: Don’t think he’s a lemon. This one is all about psychology. He needs a very particular type of manager and situation to succeed I reckon, and had it at Spurs. There will be managers who can extract it, but his move from spurs was crucial. Everton was an awful option for him - I think managers like Howe/Potter/Frank would be his right kind of landing spot. A manager with empathy and great people skills. If he was on a free or thereabouts I’d pounce like a randy puma. No expectation of playing immediately but a few months to sort his head out. Great post man. You are very wise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, JumpersForGoalposts said: So glad we didn't sign this lemon in January. For a player whose game was based totally around pace, it was a bit silly to eat all of the pies and gaff off all of the training. I can't see him ever getting back to anything close to the level he was at a few years back. When Everton are trying to shift you off the wage bill, that really says something. The very definition of a busted flush. His game was barely based on pace at all, that's what makes his fall from grace so hard to work out. It's a lot easier to work out why it's happened when it is (Owen, Dyer, Walcott etc) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Yeah no idea how anyone could have watched Alli and thought his game was all based on pace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: His game was barely based on pace at all, that's what makes his fall from grace so hard to work out. It's a lot easier to work out why it's happened when it is (Owen, Dyer, Walcott etc) A lot of it was mental sharpness and instinctive skill. He wasn't a technical player in the broad sense nor one dependent on physicality. He would time runs, show great finishing skills or a deft touch, see a killer ball. A bit like Thomas Muller with a bit of skill. Edited August 17, 2022 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, triggs said: Think Pulisic would be a good signing for Man Utd Don’t think Manchester United would be good for him, can see Rio asking him to chip in ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I feel like those 2 touch finishes from just outside the box, or the long ball from a defender/deep where he times his run 1 or 2 touch then in.... he did that all the time. I thought at first Son ended up taking some of his best positions and maybe that contributed to his fall. He was never that great in general play but he's totally shot now. Sad. Rashford looks like he's heading down the same path. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Think his game was based on high mental concentration and aggression as he was so good at getting on the end of things and that probably goes when you lose a bit of motivation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 He was quite a unique talent 4 or 5 years ago, a shame the way his career has gone but motivation and hunger are hard things to get back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: I feel like those 2 touch finishes from just outside the box, or the long ball from a defender/deep where he times his run 1 or 2 touch then in.... he did that all the time. I thought at first Son ended up taking some of his best positions and maybe that contributed to his fall. He was never that great in general play but he's totally shot now. Sad. Rashford looks like he's heading down the same path. Mind, Son is twice the player Ali is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 minute ago, toon25 said: Mind, Son is twice the player Ali is. Son is spurs best player imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Son is spurs best player imo. Probably the most underrated top top player in the world. He’s amazing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Ndombele to Napoli on loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Arsenal in for Neto, would be another really good signing for Arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest HTT II Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, 54 said: Now he is the type of player they should be signing/going for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr Jinx Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Desperate times call for desperate prices which of course will set off a whole bunch of unreasonable shithousery with every club we try to deal with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Two transfers that could have worked for Newcastle: Luis Sinisterra to Leeds for 27.5 (although mainly lw) Brenden Aaronson to Leeds for 36.13. Leeds almost relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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