I have criticized him previously, but I thought Emerson did well today playing as a RB / RCB, returning from injury he was defensively solid and kept Zaha in check well.
Obviously he is not a very good RWB, as his attacking output is extremely limited, he can`t cross the ball, but as a defender he has grown as the season went on.
I would like to see him play the remaining games at RCB, I think that he could be good enough to alternate in that position and potentially save us the cost of signing another right sided centre back.
I would have no problems with Royal as a good squad option next season, but obviously a lot will depend on who the new manager is and what system he plays.
A shout out to Porro today also, a great cross onto Kane`s head and he is a lively wide player when he does not have to worry about defending.
Emerson Royal
posted on 7/5/23
A shout out to Porro today also, a great cross onto Kane`s head and he is a lively wide player when he does not have to worry about defending.
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Haven't seen much comment on it but fantastic vision by Harry to see that Porro was wide right and free with a great pass to him to receive the cross back for the goal.
posted on 7/5/23
Harry has already commented on Porro saying how fantastic his delivery is. Yes he needs to work on his defensive game, but finally we have a RWB that can deliver. Will be a big player next season under the right manager and better defence
posted on 7/5/23
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 20 minutes ago
Harry has already commented on Porro saying how fantastic his delivery is. Yes he needs to work on his defensive game, but finally we have a RWB that can deliver. Will be a big player next season under the right manager and better defence
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I think his attacking has been a bit mixed since he got here. Some good shots, some bad ones, and the same with his delivery. We know it to be his strong point though from his time at Sporting and hopefully, like with yesterday, it will develop and become more consistent with him not having to concentrate so much on defending.
posted on 7/5/23
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 20 minutes ago
Harry has already commented on Porro saying how fantastic his delivery is. Yes he needs to work on his defensive game, but finally we have a RWB that can deliver. Will be a big player next season under the right manager and better defence
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I think his attacking has been a bit mixed since he got here. Some good shots, some bad ones, and the same with his delivery. We know it to be his strong point though from his time at Sporting and hopefully, like with yesterday, it will develop and become more consistent with him not having to concentrate so much on defending.
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Yeh hasn’t been perfect by all means, but 2 goals, 2 assists already not to be sniffed at.
posted on 7/5/23
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 20 minutes ago
Harry has already commented on Porro saying how fantastic his delivery is. Yes he needs to work on his defensive game, but finally we have a RWB that can deliver. Will be a big player next season under the right manager and better defence
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I think his attacking has been a bit mixed since he got here. Some good shots, some bad ones, and the same with his delivery. We know it to be his strong point though from his time at Sporting and hopefully, like with yesterday, it will develop and become more consistent with him not having to concentrate so much on defending.
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Yeh hasn’t been perfect by all means, but 2 goals, 2 assists already not to be sniffed at.
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Very true about the goals. As many PL goals as Perisic and Richarlison combined in over 40 fewer appearances.
posted on 7/5/23
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 35 minutes ago
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 20 minutes ago
Harry has already commented on Porro saying how fantastic his delivery is. Yes he needs to work on his defensive game, but finally we have a RWB that can deliver. Will be a big player next season under the right manager and better defence
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I think his attacking has been a bit mixed since he got here. Some good shots, some bad ones, and the same with his delivery. We know it to be his strong point though from his time at Sporting and hopefully, like with yesterday, it will develop and become more consistent with him not having to concentrate so much on defending.
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Yeh hasn’t been perfect by all means, but 2 goals, 2 assists already not to be sniffed at.
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Very true about the goals. As many PL goals as Perisic and Richarlison combined in over 40 fewer appearances.
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Good god. When you put it like that … 🤣
posted on 7/5/23
comment by Genius of Nielsen (U9059)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 35 minutes ago
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 20 minutes ago
Harry has already commented on Porro saying how fantastic his delivery is. Yes he needs to work on his defensive game, but finally we have a RWB that can deliver. Will be a big player next season under the right manager and better defence
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I think his attacking has been a bit mixed since he got here. Some good shots, some bad ones, and the same with his delivery. We know it to be his strong point though from his time at Sporting and hopefully, like with yesterday, it will develop and become more consistent with him not having to concentrate so much on defending.
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Yeh hasn’t been perfect by all means, but 2 goals, 2 assists already not to be sniffed at.
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Very true about the goals. As many PL goals as Perisic and Richarlison combined in over 40 fewer appearances.
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Good god. When you put it like that … 🤣
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I know.
His record I guess isn't really anything out of the ordinary, it's just that Richarlison's and Perisic's goal tallies have been that bad.
posted on 7/5/23
Yeah Porro has been good going forward but the right side has been exposed on more than one occassion. Leicester and Liverpool put 4 past us, Newcastle 6, Southampton 3.
He has been terrible defensively and we should all be grateful to Emerson coming back to grab a clean sheet yday. And Mason's formation for getting the best out of both players. It's only one game mind.
posted on 7/5/23
comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 9 hours, 23 minutes ago
Harry has already commented on Porro saying how fantastic his delivery is. Yes he needs to work on his defensive game, but finally we have a RWB that can deliver. Will be a big player next season under the right manager and better defence
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YUP, but Harry won't be here!
posted on 9/5/23
comment by LukaBrasi COYS (U22178)
posted 1 day, 21 hours ago
Yeah Porro has been good going forward but the right side has been exposed on more than one occassion. Leicester and Liverpool put 4 past us, Newcastle 6, Southampton 3.
He has been terrible defensively and we should all be grateful to Emerson coming back to grab a clean sheet yday. And Mason's formation for getting the best out of both players. It's only one game mind.
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Porro will need time to adapt, and he's on his third manager so its very hard to judge him at all really.
To me the sign of a good natural full back is when they are at the back post, if they are switched on, and well positioned aware of where the opposition are and well placed to deal with a cross from the other side. Porro doesnt seem to know where is man is whereas Emerson is excellent in these scenarios. Walker always used to lose him man in this position and the likes of TAA are also weak in this area. To me they are not natural defenders who know how and where to position themselves, but this can be worked on and improved but as with Walker & TAA it hasnt held them back from being top class players