13 Aug 2016 18:09:56
What a performance by Gueye, great player and 2 world class saves from Stekelenburg.
13 Aug 2016 18:33:27
Thought he was absolutely top draw OllBlue. Will hold judgement for another few games because anyone can have a blinding debut but the touch, energy, reading of the game and general technique was really really impressive, especially up against a very strong midfield.
The keeper was great as well to be fair.
Biggest positive was the fact the Koeman has made an impact clearly. Ross was very very good today as well.
Negative we tired after 55 minutes which is not really acceptable but obviously will improve as the season goes on.
Final note, Jansen will score no more than 10 league goals this season the game is too quick for him. He took up great positions dragged defenders out but he does not look like a top quality prem striker to me. So we don't need to be too upset about apprently missing out on that one.
13 Aug 2016 19:20:53
Gana was good today. Seems to understand danger abd reads it very quickly. Add the GK in the mix who was also outstanding today and the quality of signings already look a step up.
13 Aug 2016 20:51:47
If a great keeper comes along ( not hart ) then go for it, but on todays performance, the present one will do niceley.
13 Aug 2016 21:02:28
Seem to remember some people writing here that Spuds were going to demolish us. Don't see any of them posting saying well done today. Not getting carried away with a draw on the first game. All things considered I'm very happy how our new managers first day went. Let's hope he continues to improve things.
13 Aug 2016 21:12:02
Berkley has to be the most frustrating player. A minute of genius then I feel that's it. I personally feel Berkley has reached his limit. I hope I wrong I just don't see any improvement with him. I hope we go in for Mata. Not because I want to spend money. Because I think he is a genius. I don't like Chelsea but I thought he was a class act.
13 Aug 2016 21:56:37
We need a creative midfielder who can split a defence with a pass and Mata fits the bill let's get him and Slimani and maybe Bolasie.
13 Aug 2016 21:58:24
Mowfee if you are going to lob him on the scrapheap after one game then at least get his name right
Barkley.
13 Aug 2016 22:22:55
Mowfee, what were you expecting of him today?
I'm not having a go I just want to know your expectation of him.
14 Aug 2016 07:13:27
I don't get some fans obsession with pulling Barkley down. He is not in the side to play box to box and be a tough tackler, that's what Gueye and Barry are for. He is in the side to create and chip in with goals, which today he did. I wish that some fans would just actually get behind the lad and maybe then he can play without pressure. Did Dele Alli outshine him today? No. Was Dele Alli tracking back and tackling? No. Do these fans no why? No. It's because he is not in the spurs side to do that the same way Ross is not in ours. Get the Moyes mentality of all players should run around like headless chickens and chase the ball around the field like 6 year olds in a playground do, out of your head and actually understand modern day football in a way that some players aren't 'lazy' they are in the team to do their job and roll set by the manager, notice you didn't give Gerry the same sort of pulling down? Rant over.
14 Aug 2016 07:41:22
Totally agree with that rant bluegray87. No doubt he chipped in with plenty of goals and assists last season in a bad season for us. Expect him to do at least that again this season with the team overall improving. Some supporters will just find something or some player to give out about no matter what.