AdamManCity
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It has just occured to me that the pair are so similar. They both started off their careers in the prem in great form but faded. Both are small.They play in the same position and feed off the striker in front of them and both have a great eye for a pass and have a great shot on them. Both are also set piece experts. However the bad side to both their games is their attitude and fitness. Neither can finish a game due to fitness issues and have been known to cause problems in the dressing room. I don't know if it's just me but I find it staggering how similar they are!!!!
Anyway this is the article that prompted me into thinking this;
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6847591,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 91,00.html</a>
Harry Redknapp insists that he will continue to take off Rafael van der Vaart when he tires in games.
The Spurs coach also says he will no longer allow van der Vaart to go straight to the dressing room.
The Dutch star has started 20 Premier League games for Spurs, but he has been withdrawn 12 times, and when he does come off he does not hang around to watch the rest of the game.
Redknapp insists nothing will change, apart from the fact Van der Vaart will be told to sit on the bench.
"His fitness is a problem for him. He tires in games at times and you pick up injuries when you're tired," Redknapp said.
Tired
"I take him off because I feel he is looking tired and it's my decision at the end of the day what I do. If I decide to sub him, I'll sub him.
"That's why I have played him for 60 minutes or 70 minutes. Can he play 90 minutes on Saturday and then play 90 on Tuesday? I will have to look at him. I don't want to over-do it with him and leave him struggling for Tuesday."
On his tendency to go down the tunnel, he said: "I haven't spoken to him about it but I will do.
"I don't like anyone walking down the tunnel, whether it's him or anyone else.
"I think players should sit on the bench and watch their team play the game together.
"That's how I've always seen it and that's how it want it here."
Anyway this is the article that prompted me into thinking this;
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6847591,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 91,00.html</a>
Harry Redknapp insists that he will continue to take off Rafael van der Vaart when he tires in games.
The Spurs coach also says he will no longer allow van der Vaart to go straight to the dressing room.
The Dutch star has started 20 Premier League games for Spurs, but he has been withdrawn 12 times, and when he does come off he does not hang around to watch the rest of the game.
Redknapp insists nothing will change, apart from the fact Van der Vaart will be told to sit on the bench.
"His fitness is a problem for him. He tires in games at times and you pick up injuries when you're tired," Redknapp said.
Tired
"I take him off because I feel he is looking tired and it's my decision at the end of the day what I do. If I decide to sub him, I'll sub him.
"That's why I have played him for 60 minutes or 70 minutes. Can he play 90 minutes on Saturday and then play 90 on Tuesday? I will have to look at him. I don't want to over-do it with him and leave him struggling for Tuesday."
On his tendency to go down the tunnel, he said: "I haven't spoken to him about it but I will do.
"I don't like anyone walking down the tunnel, whether it's him or anyone else.
"I think players should sit on the bench and watch their team play the game together.
"That's how I've always seen it and that's how it want it here."