manc-mag 1 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have to say that I've been impressed with Parker when I've seen him play for Spurs. I think the difference is that he's now surrounded by much better players than he was at the toon, so he's not being asked to contribute going forward at Spurs. It's simple break up play and give it to Modric, Bale or Lennon all of whom are capable of very quickly advancing the play. His reading of the game seems to have improved as well. He was excellent at Anfield on Monday night. Absolutely spot on. In a better team than he was here and only given defensive duties. I've said this before but loads of players can play this role (it's essentially a non-footballing role) providing their attitude is right personally and it's echoed by the rest of the team's overall ethic. Tiote is the same. Massively average 'footballer', massively effective player. Parker is a huge part of what makes Spurs hard to beat. The purists can like it or lump it, but that has to be your starting point or you're basically wasting your time. Your attacking players soon start to lose impetus when their goals count for fuck all at the end of 90 minutes, match after match. Cheapens their own 'product' and makes them feel like muppets, basically. It's something we've got more wrong than most clubs in the Prem iyam so it's great to see it being addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have to say that I've been impressed with Parker when I've seen him play for Spurs. I think the difference is that he's now surrounded by much better players than he was at the toon, so he's not being asked to contribute going forward at Spurs. It's simple break up play and give it to Modric, Bale or Lennon all of whom are capable of very quickly advancing the play. His reading of the game seems to have improved as well. He was excellent at Anfield on Monday night. Absolutely spot on. In a better team than he was here and only given defensive duties. I've said this before but loads of players can play this role (it's essentially a non-footballing role) providing their attitude is right personally and it's echoed by the rest of the team's overall ethic. Tiote is the same. Massively average 'footballer', massively effective player. Parker is a huge part of what makes Spurs hard to beat. The purists can like it or lump it, but that has to be your starting point or you're basically wasting your time. Your attacking players soon start to lose impetus when their goals count for fuck all at the end of 90 minutes, match after match. Cheapens their own 'product' and makes them feel like muppets, basically. It's something we've got more wrong than most clubs in the Prem iyam so it's great to see it being addressed. Agree with most of that but Disagree about tiote. He's a good footballer - a modern holding player because he's skillfull enough to take a player on and pick a pass. Parker on the other hand will win the ball and play an easy short pass to modric or bale for them to start the move. That's not to say Parker isnt good at that role but he is a limited player. When he had more attacking responsibility playing for us he would inevitably slow moves down dwelling on the ball because of his limited passing range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have to say that I've been impressed with Parker when I've seen him play for Spurs. I think the difference is that he's now surrounded by much better players than he was at the toon, so he's not being asked to contribute going forward at Spurs. It's simple break up play and give it to Modric, Bale or Lennon all of whom are capable of very quickly advancing the play. His reading of the game seems to have improved as well. He was excellent at Anfield on Monday night. I watched that game and I disagree. What he does is break the game up with fouls or dives defensively and offensively he only plays the safe ball backwards or sideways. What makes players like Cabaye so great is their ability to play a killer pass to advance possession 30-40 yards. Parker never even attempts that. But to break up the game is his job though. Like Tiote that sometimes means using fouls. You can't compare Cabaye to Parker. Try comparing Parker to Tiote and Cabaye to Modric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4748 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have to say that I've been impressed with Parker when I've seen him play for Spurs. I think the difference is that he's now surrounded by much better players than he was at the toon, so he's not being asked to contribute going forward at Spurs. It's simple break up play and give it to Modric, Bale or Lennon all of whom are capable of very quickly advancing the play. His reading of the game seems to have improved as well. He was excellent at Anfield on Monday night. I watched that game and I disagree. What he does is break the game up with fouls or dives defensively and offensively he only plays the safe ball backwards or sideways. What makes players like Cabaye so great is their ability to play a killer pass to advance possession 30-40 yards. Parker never even attempts that. cabaye yes tiote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have to say that I've been impressed with Parker when I've seen him play for Spurs. I think the difference is that he's now surrounded by much better players than he was at the toon, so he's not being asked to contribute going forward at Spurs. It's simple break up play and give it to Modric, Bale or Lennon all of whom are capable of very quickly advancing the play. His reading of the game seems to have improved as well. He was excellent at Anfield on Monday night. Absolutely spot on. In a better team than he was here and only given defensive duties. I've said this before but loads of players can play this role (it's essentially a non-footballing role) providing their attitude is right personally and it's echoed by the rest of the team's overall ethic. Tiote is the same. Massively average 'footballer', massively effective player. Parker is a huge part of what makes Spurs hard to beat. The purists can like it or lump it, but that has to be your starting point or you're basically wasting your time. Your attacking players soon start to lose impetus when their goals count for fuck all at the end of 90 minutes, match after match. Cheapens their own 'product' and makes them feel like muppets, basically. It's something we've got more wrong than most clubs in the Prem iyam so it's great to see it being addressed. Agree with most of that but Disagree about tiote. He's a good footballer - a modern holding player because he's skillfull enough to take a player on and pick a pass. Parker on the other hand will win the ball and play an easy short pass to modric or bale for them to start the move. That's not to say Parker isnt good at that role but he is a limited player. When he had more attacking responsibility playing for us he would inevitably slow moves down dwelling on the ball because of his limited passing range. I think Tiote is inclined to try and pick a pass. I don't think he's very good at it though. Does his best work when he keeps it utterly simple. Agree re: Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Lawro says Spurs 2 nowt. Bodes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17257 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No Ryan Taylor...(dons tin hat)....Ben Arfa to start on the right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing_argentina 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 anyones know who will play from the beginning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I would have thought there is no chance of Ben Arfa starting. Krul Simpson Williamson Coloccini Santon Obertan Perchini Guthrie Jonas Cisse Ba Think we'll be lethal on the break and they will be very very concerned about the Dembas. Cant wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing_argentina 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 nice formation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33199 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Can't believe there's been no preview on SSN of this big game when they've talked about other games. Then I twigged. It's live on ESPN. No publicity for a rival station, fuck the viewing public! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I would have thought there is no chance of Ben Arfa starting. Krul Simpson Williamson Coloccini Santon Obertan Perchini Guthrie Jonas Cisse Ba Think we'll be lethal on the break and they will be very very concerned about the Dembas. Cant wait. Aye this will be the formation, the central midfield is the worry but it's not like we have many options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) I'm not the only one who thinks Parker is shite. You are. He's not tbf. Who else deems Parker to be "shite"? Edited February 10, 2012 by Monroe Transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guttierrors 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 surprised we are at 6-1 , not exactly david v goliath, we need perch and guthrie to outperform parker and modric the wings are a worry but we have a new front line . 6-1 taken, 3rd place vs fifth ,hope we beat them to make the stories interesting on sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMag 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Hopefully we can hold the line. Not a chance of winning. especially when Obertan, Perch and Guthrie are on the field - Hopefully Krul's 'in the game' tomorrow Although a royal thrashing like back in '96 would be nice!! Who else deems Parker to be "shite"? No-one Edited February 10, 2012 by SouthernMag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 This time tomorrow we could be fourth and closing the gap on third Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 This time tomorrow we could be fourth and closing the gap on third Sort of super-excited about that, even though we're far from favourites for this one. Then again this is the 3rd hardest fixture in the league, so if we lose who gives a fuck. Its been a long time since ive been looking forward to a game as much as this one. Hopefully the Dembas will be on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMag 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) This time tomorrow we could be fourth and closing the gap on third We're lucky to be where we are. It's all going to go pear-shaped for us from here on imo. Watch us slide down the table and eventually be overtaken by those filthy mackems and finish behind them Edited February 10, 2012 by SouthernMag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7083 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Last time I finished behind a mackem I felt so disappointed with myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 This time tomorrow we could be fourth and closing the gap on third We're lucky to be where we are. It's all going to go pear-shaped for us from here on imo. Watch us slide down the table and eventually be overtaken by those filthy mackems and finish behind them u trollin son? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coggeh 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 2-1 spurs. However if demba twins get good service can see a draw . But going with 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMag 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 This time tomorrow we could be fourth and closing the gap on third We're lucky to be where we are. It's all going to go pear-shaped for us from here on imo. Watch us slide down the table and eventually be overtaken by those filthy mackems and finish behind them u trollin son? I'd like to say yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Either way you're an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMag 0 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Either way you're an idiot. Of course, I hope tommorrow proves me wrong - but I seriously doubt it will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CabayeAye Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Either way you're an idiot. Chill out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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