13 Sep 2014 21:55:41
How did we get a draw there?!?!?!

We were terrible in possession today, excluding the final 10 mins
It was routine, Mannone to one of the centre backs, they look up, no pass on give it back to Mannone, boot it up the pitch they get the ball, they attack, start over

Alvarez looks a sexy player, showed glimpses of real talent, clever tricks, good touches, couple of clever
one-twos, getting his bearings today but I'm excited about him but he needs to track back more. Johnson looked good, seemed to thrive when switching sides. thank god fletcher was dropped and Wickham did very well without troubling the goalkeeper. Giaccherini should start imo looked really bright, will be our playmaker this season, and I wouldn't be surprised if Gomez was given more time in matches, looks cool and composed and slowed us down when he came on. That said for 85% of the game we were very very poor, but getting a 2-2 draw against a very good Tottenham when we play bad must mean good things are around the corner


1.) 14 Sep 2014
Agree with this. Especially about Wickham who did much better than Fletcher and Gomez who should start ahead of Larsson. Rodwell and Alvarez will both take time. Giaccarini could be the ace in the pack this year.


2.) 14 Sep 2014
Mr. Makem I usually agree with what you have to say, and still do except one part. Wickham was horrible. Every time he had the ball he looked like he had just taken it to the corner. I get so tired of seeing him with the ball directly underneath him struggling to do something with it. Obviously, Fletcher has fallen out of favor with GP, but Wickham should've been substituted before the hour. I thought he would do better once returned to the middle but he didn't look much better than when he's on the left. I seem to be the only one on here in favor of Altidore, but I'm sure he would've done better than CW did today. Giach-o and Alvarez on the pitch at the same time would add creativity that I think we're missing.