Why is Townsend part of our squad. This guy is a championship player, his best games have all been in an England shirt apart from a few decent performances at the start of last season he never does anything in a Spurs shirt. For me Lennon is and has always looked a more dangerous player than Townsend. I get Townsend loves the club and is a Spurs boy and we would all love our first 11 to think the same, but he simply is not good enough.
Spurs should try and get Salah from Chelsea, we wanted him last season but Chelsea decided they needed him for the reserves or just not for us to have him.
Lennon>>>>>Townsend
posted on 12/1/15
Townsend is incomparable to Willian other than being a winger whose stats aren't great
There is a considerable difference in the ability of these two players. Willian is talented, Townsend is not. I'm all for width which is why I want Lennon in the side but Townsend is just really poor. I agree that he's Championship standard
posted on 12/1/15
comment by HRH King Ledley (U20095)
posted 27 minutes ago
Nobody moaned when we were beating Chelsea, Newcastle, or drawing with United. One bad game from the team and it's back to players not being good enough.
Do I think either should be the focal point of attacks?
No.
Do I think players like them can perform the unglamorous team duties in a very attack minded side?
Yes.
Do I think we look a better side with one of these instead of playing a narrow three behind a striker?
Yes
If we could sign better would I like to?
Yes
Are we in for anyone who fits that description?
Not as far as I know.
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did you just interview yourself? yes
posted on 12/1/15
My point was about stats getting brought up as an argument.
Willian's stats are awful if that's the criteria we judge a wide player on.
Stats take no account for the impact a player has on a side as a whole. William playing frees Hazard up a hell of a lot more, to wander, create and score goals.
If Mata stayed and played instead you arent going to see both men getting amazing stats, at best they would be shared about, and quite possibly be even worse as a whole. They had a season and a half together and it never really worked.
posted on 12/1/15
Willian is one of the weaker links in the Chelsea side (even if he's still solid in his role), and they'd be stronger if he had better stats, but this is Chelsea we're talking about; they have lots of players who can provide the kind of stats Willian doesn't.
Spurs don't have as many quality players, and so players like Townsend become more of a deadweight. We just need more quality in our side, and neither Townsend nor Lennon are quality.
posted on 12/1/15
We have three players who are contributing regular goals now, because the team allows them the freedom to do so.
I wish people would get over stats. The stat you look at with Chelsea is they are too of the tree and William plays his part, which is why he keeps players such as Schurrle and Salah out of the side, and seen off Mata
posted on 12/1/15
I dont need stats I watch players and have always said that Townsend is not good enough ability wise Lennon is the better option but.................................
There are rumours about Lennons attitude, Lennon never lasts 90 minutes, yes I would like better than both but I would guess that Poch (like me) hates a bad attitude and thats why he goes with Townsend.
If that is the case then I agree with him 100%
posted on 12/1/15
Two average players. Prefer Townsend though. More direct and willing to take on players. Has more potential than Lennon too.
Hopefully we can get rid of Lennon in a Berahino deal.
Lamela should be fit soon too
posted on 12/1/15
comment by HRH King Ledley (U20095)
posted 27 minutes ago
We have three players who are contributing regular goals now, because the team allows them the freedom to do so.
I wish people would get over stats. The stat you look at with Chelsea is they are too of the tree and William plays his part, which is why he keeps players such as Schurrle and Salah out of the side, and seen off Mata
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The three that we have isn't always enough. It wasn't enough for Palace. Kane did his bit but Eriksen (who is prone to blow cold from time to time) and Chadli didn't turn up. Nobody else to turn to after that. The rest are practically a write off when it comes to chipping in.
posted on 12/1/15
I was buying it until you suggested Salah.. what a pile of average he is.
Townsend is probably on a par with Lennon these days, though he does offer a goal threat even if he doesn't score many.
Ideally we could improve on both.. Griezmann would've been good.. Konoplayanka or even Berahino might be more realistic options.
posted on 12/1/15
Lennon does not suit Poch`s preferred system, Townsend (it appears) is understudy to Lamela on the right hand side.
I would give WBA Lennon and £8m - £10m for Berahino.
Lennon has been a good servant but does not appear to be in Poch`s plans, Townsend whilst frustrating has potential to get better.