What did we make of big Joe's first prem start then?
I think he had ups and downs..... he stepped in to win some interceptions a couple of times... had a decent amount of composure on the ball (apart from the time he lost it which led to their offside goal), and had decent positioning to cut out a number of crosses.
However, his inexperience did show a couple of times - poor header to let Giroud in at the end, and he did let Abraham across him to get headers at goal a couple of times.
All in all, in a very tough fixture i think he did himself proud, and there is enough about him for me to be happy to have him ahead of Sanchez in the pecking order.
Quick shout out to Dier as well, who has been excellent in November, and looked after Rodon yesterday.
A spurs defence that isn't leaky... last time we had that was when Verts and Toby were rocks with Wanyama infront of them in our last season at the Lane.
Joe Rodon
posted on 30/11/20
Rodon will get better under King Jose and I was to hear him acknowledge his mistakes in his post match interview. Seem like he wants to learn and improve which is all you ask for.
posted on 30/11/20
comment by Keyser Jöse (U3338)
posted 19 minutes ago
It's crazy how people's perceptions change for different players.
If Sanchez played yesterday and did exactly what Rodon did, he would be slated on here - with everyone stating he made mistakes that could have cost us.
Rodon does it and he's excused.
I'm not hating on Rodon btw, more sticking up for Sanchez (and others)
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Issue with Sanchez is the mistakes are much more frequent than they were for Rodon yesterday, albeit I agree with the sentiment. Rodon’s performance wasn’t too dissimilar to Sanchez’s in his first season.
posted on 30/11/20
His young and Jose will mould him into a top player. A few mistakes were made but other than that a 7 out of 10 performance.
posted on 30/11/20
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by Keyser Jöse (U3338)
posted 19 minutes ago
It's crazy how people's perceptions change for different players.
If Sanchez played yesterday and did exactly what Rodon did, he would be slated on here - with everyone stating he made mistakes that could have cost us.
Rodon does it and he's excused.
I'm not hating on Rodon btw, more sticking up for Sanchez (and others)
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Issue with Sanchez is the mistakes are much more frequent than they were for Rodon yesterday, albeit I agree with the sentiment. Rodon’s performance wasn’t too dissimilar to Sanchez’s in his first season.
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I'm not too sure about that.
I think certain players are singled out whereas others are forgiven for mistakes.
Reg played us into trouble v City and I don't think it was mentioned, whereas had Aurier done the same thing, a big deal would of been made about it.
Sanchez headers that ball back yesterday that Giroud got to and he's getting rated 5/10 no matter that Giroud misses.
posted on 30/11/20
He is very young and it's early days. Had generally a good game but seemed to get a hard time in the air and was fortunate not to cost spurs the points.
I think he isn't first choice and needs some work and time. Has good attributes but does seem exploitable in some areas. Kinda what u expect at his stahe of his career
posted on 30/11/20
Appears he was targeted a little and after looked a little shaky..Must say when he had the ball at his feet my heart was in my mouth a few times as he seemed a tad nervous and if pressured you felt he could wilt. But in the main he did ok.
Will judge him when he settles with a few more games under his belt.
Not a fan of Sanchez but would have preferred him in
such a big game
posted on 30/11/20
comment by add912 (U9189)
posted 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
He has potential.
But ids definately not the answer yet. He was incredibly naive and could have cost us on 2 occasions. Once in the first half where fortunately Werner was offside and again at the end where Giroud should have scored.
If we are to have any chance in challenging then we need Toby and Dier to play together all season.
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Exactly, one for next season possibly
posted on 30/11/20
I hope we see more Rodon this season tbh. He will come on loads from yday and it would be a shame to see him shelved.
posted on 30/11/20
Good but not great. On a par with Sanchez I'd say. I like the fact he's good in the air and his positioning seems decent, but if Giroud took his gift everyone would be saying he's sheit.
posted on 1/12/20
Tanganga is and will be a better player than Rodon.