BrainOfLevy
Michael Carrick
Re: *Official* Holtby
I can't see us loaning out Holtby at all.
I can't see us loaning out Holtby at all.
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Official - Holtby
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Re: *Official* Holtby
Holtby was a bit part player last term. I expect him to significantly improve this term but sitting on the bench he won't. A couple of months of 1st team EPL football won't do him or us any harm.
Of course I would love it if he kept the new guys out of the team. He is a likeable guy as well as a very good player.
Holtby was a bit part player last term. I expect him to significantly improve this term but sitting on the bench he won't. A couple of months of 1st team EPL football won't do him or us any harm.
Of course I would love it if he kept the new guys out of the team. He is a likeable guy as well as a very good player.
Heda SPURSCZ
Steven Caulker
Re: *Official* Holtby
Lewis Holtby is back in action as our Under-21s face Norwich City in the Barclays U21 Premier League at White Hart Lane tonight
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/u21s-at-whl-holtby-in-squad-020913/
Lewis Holtby is back in action as our Under-21s face Norwich City in the Barclays U21 Premier League at White Hart Lane tonight
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/u21s-at-whl-holtby-in-squad-020913/
SteveAWOL
Colin Calderwood
Re: *Official* Holtby
Was surprised that he didn't get the chance to come on for Dembele yesterday after his great performance last Thursday, as we clearly needed someone to get our strikers into the game what with Soldado only having 25 touches the entire match and Defoe just 7 during his 26 minute cameo.
Hopefully another impressive showing for the U21s will convince AVB that he deserves a chance in the first team, albeit he now will be competing for Eriksen in that link-up role behind the front man.
Was surprised that he didn't get the chance to come on for Dembele yesterday after his great performance last Thursday, as we clearly needed someone to get our strikers into the game what with Soldado only having 25 touches the entire match and Defoe just 7 during his 26 minute cameo.
Hopefully another impressive showing for the U21s will convince AVB that he deserves a chance in the first team, albeit he now will be competing for Eriksen in that link-up role behind the front man.
Re: *Official* Holtby
He's definitely ahead of Dembele for me - I can't see anything Dembele does that Holtby can't atm, and Holtby is the faster and more visionary passer in the final third. I think he lacks acceleration, but if he can get familiar with his teammates and vice versa quickly, that clever one-touch ability that was on display at Schalke should start showing up more for us.
Mainly it's about getting everyone on the same wavelength. I think Bale leaving will actually help Holtby, since there have been times he's been a little *too* eager to constantly give it to Bale (admittedly understandable) when he should trust his own brain.
He's definitely ahead of Dembele for me - I can't see anything Dembele does that Holtby can't atm, and Holtby is the faster and more visionary passer in the final third. I think he lacks acceleration, but if he can get familiar with his teammates and vice versa quickly, that clever one-touch ability that was on display at Schalke should start showing up more for us.
Mainly it's about getting everyone on the same wavelength. I think Bale leaving will actually help Holtby, since there have been times he's been a little *too* eager to constantly give it to Bale (admittedly understandable) when he should trust his own brain.
Re: *Official* Holtby
The other issue holtby had was when bale played it meant he tended to be on the wing where he couldn't get round players as easily and couldn't put his own stamp on the game. He's tenacious, full of energy and got a great first touch but of all the attacking midfielders we have I feel he's got the least attributes to perform on the flank as he has very little in the way of ability to beat a fullback, whereas in the middle he looks like he can pass round anyone.
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The other issue holtby had was when bale played it meant he tended to be on the wing where he couldn't get round players as easily and couldn't put his own stamp on the game. He's tenacious, full of energy and got a great first touch but of all the attacking midfielders we have I feel he's got the least attributes to perform on the flank as he has very little in the way of ability to beat a fullback, whereas in the middle he looks like he can pass round anyone.
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Re: *Official* Holtby
Didn't give this much thought before... If Eriksen can play on the left as others have predicted then Holtby in the middle where he seems to play well for the U21s and Lamela on the right could be quite interesting
Didn't give this much thought before... If Eriksen can play on the left as others have predicted then Holtby in the middle where he seems to play well for the U21s and Lamela on the right could be quite interesting
Re: *Official* Holtby
What I suggested in my tactics thread. In theory I could see us some lovely football there. With Lennon, Townsend and Chadli all in reserve. Never had such a terrific squad. Just need results on the pitch
What I suggested in my tactics thread. In theory I could see us some lovely football there. With Lennon, Townsend and Chadli all in reserve. Never had such a terrific squad. Just need results on the pitch
Re: *Official* Holtby
I think Dembele was ahead of Holtby last season on physical presence once Sandro was injured.
With Sandro/Capoue/Paulinho as options behind, I expect Holtby to get more playing time (and Dembele to get less)
Holtby to your point had no one other than Bale to pass to, Soldado should make a good target (with his movement) for some of his passing
I think Dembele was ahead of Holtby last season on physical presence once Sandro was injured.
With Sandro/Capoue/Paulinho as options behind, I expect Holtby to get more playing time (and Dembele to get less)
Holtby to your point had no one other than Bale to pass to, Soldado should make a good target (with his movement) for some of his passing
NaijaSpurs
Rafael Van Der Vaart
Re: *Official* Holtby
Holtby deserved his beatings
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2424975/Tottenham-celebrate-Lewis-Holtby-turning-23-tunnel-fun.html
Holtby deserved his beatings
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2424975/Tottenham-celebrate-Lewis-Holtby-turning-23-tunnel-fun.html
clevelandspur
Pascal Chimbonda
Re: *Official* Holtby
Thought he was excellent yesterday again deserves a start Sunday IMO
Thought he was excellent yesterday again deserves a start Sunday IMO
Spur of the moment
Frederic Kanoute
Re: *Official* Holtby
Holtby lost his way second half against Tromso last night but his exquisitely placed, and paced, passing first half was a real delight, in particular the one that split the Tromso defence to put Defoe through for his second goal.
His loss of concentration second half to let Pritchard in on goal underlined how much he still needs to improve his all-round game if he's to challenge some of the bigger names in the squad.
But he's still young and clearly struggling to adapt to the English game. Once he gets those things sorted we'll have one very special player on our hands.
Holtby lost his way second half against Tromso last night but his exquisitely placed, and paced, passing first half was a real delight, in particular the one that split the Tromso defence to put Defoe through for his second goal.
His loss of concentration second half to let Pritchard in on goal underlined how much he still needs to improve his all-round game if he's to challenge some of the bigger names in the squad.
But he's still young and clearly struggling to adapt to the English game. Once he gets those things sorted we'll have one very special player on our hands.
stinkfoot
Eidur Gudjohnsen
Re: *Official* Holtby
Is Dembele about to put the boot in there!?
Maybe he see Little Lewis as a threat to his position? :lol:
Is Dembele about to put the boot in there!?
Maybe he see Little Lewis as a threat to his position? :lol:
