Quote Originally Posted by surge View Post
Two separate statements:

i) Did he deserve to play? He's looked his best off the back of a run of games needed to boost his fitness and when the attention/negativity was on Jose instead of returning superstar out of form, but could Spurs give him a run of games playing below average when they were top of the league earlier in the season? Spurs always knew he'd contribute more at back end of the season and were hoping it was enough to get them into Champions League.

ii) He hasn't looked bothered most of the time? This is laughable: if he'd made a scene he'd be heavily criticised, if he's relaxed in front of the camera he's told he doesn't look bothered. He's acted professionally, and has wanted to act professionally, when he hasn't been given many chances.
Why do things like that KEEP happening in a Jose Mourihnio team though?

The list of talented players who all of a sudden don't deserve to play - but as soon as Jose leave are strangely back to their best is incredible.