Tottenham Hotspur’s version of the Academy Awards
By Gary Pearson
Biggest Fall From Grace — Danny Rose
The Englishman fell faster from grace than Unai Emery at Arsenal. Now on loan at Newcastle, Rose had a disastrous season in north London. Rose, less than a year ago, played an integral role in the Champions League final, the club’s most important, prestigious match in Europe.
Rose’s performances have since unravelled to an astonishing degree. Hopeless in almost every facet, Rose blamed Mourinho on not giving him a fair shake. Mourinho was a mere scapegoat, an excuse for a player whose off-the-field antics disappointed as much as his inferior level on the pitch. Sorry Danny, but you are the unrivalled winner in this category.
Biggest Disappointment — Eric Dier
While I still harbour high hopes for England’s Eric Dier, I can’t suppress any longer my frustration about his consistently disappointing play. He seems to underwhelm every time the gaffer gives him the nod. And I’m not sure how much longer one can use his previous long-term injury/health issues as an excuse for his demise. Hopefully the Englishman can pull himself out of the quicksand with which he’s ensnared, as there is a limit to the patience and impunity he’s been graciously afforded.