6/10. Decent first season, but inconsistent. His goal vs QPR was absolutely superb. Hope to see a lot more of him next season, with a good pre season under Pochettino. Brings excitement and gets people off their seats. Hopefully he can become a bit more consistent and do the easy things along with the class that he brings. Would love to see him with a quick striker ahead of him.
Should have scored more. Struggled at the start of the season. Came into it, scored a few goals, then didn't have a great end to the season.
Puts in a decent defensive shift and gives us a good outlet as he's got pace and runs all game.
Next year is a big year for him though. Needs to hit the ground running.
I pray that we get some kind of decent stripes this season. These rumours of red with white underarms seem to have just come from ppl on here who could quite easily just make it up.
I would like to see us have at least 3 good quality CM's and then Davis and JWP. Neither are very good playing defensively as they don't really tackle that much. Cork and Morgan could also do with some competition IMO.
Was chatting to a Brighton friend last night, as spent the evening with him, and he said he likes Buckley and he's a good player, but he also said they'd be getting a very good deal if we bought him for £4m.
But thats because Bale was and is a far better more all round player.
And I never said our academy is the best. Of course there are better. But the signs in recent years are very promising. We seem to be producing a 'top' player every couple of seasons along with some more mediocre ones, and like you say thats something to be massively proud of. There are also a lot of players who come through and never quite make it. But it's certainly exciting times.