After Tottenham Hotspur’s ambitions to qualify for the Champions League took a major blow this afternoon, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat at Leeds United, many Lilywhites supporters proceeded to take aim at defender Eric Dier.
The 27-year-old, playing in front of England boss Gareth Southgate, endured a horrible afternoon in Yorkshire as Spurs take a big dent in their quest to qualify for Europe.
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Dier, up against Leeds ace Patrick Bamford, was given a tough task right from the off and was at fault for his goal late in the first half.
The centre-back was caught ball watching, with the Whites striker promptly nipping in ahead of him to gift Leeds a 2-1 advantage (football.london).
Rodrigo eventually sealed a 3-1 victory for the home side as Spurs watched on, and a frustrating afternoon is perhaps encapsulated by what these supporters thought of Dier’s display.
Having earned a 6.4 match rating, losing the ball 12 times and getting beaten in the majority of his aerial duels (SofaScore) – it’s safe to say the numbers back up a regrettable afternoon for the defender.
Here’s how Tottenham fans rated his performance at Leeds.
Tottenham fans hammer Dier
“Give Dier away for free, I will drive him to his new club. I would carry him on my back to his new club. Just get rid of him. Always awful. Insane that he can say that he plays in the Premier League”
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“Dier is woeful”
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“Disgusting performances from Aurier , Dier and Reguillon”
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“Eric Dier was clueless!! Does he ever look around to see where his man is???? So easy for Bamford. Horrible defending, absolutely clueless”
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“Take out Toby, Son, Kane and Lloris (Dele was decent), some very poor performance, Dier should be embarrassed and even late on jumped out the way of a shot. Blood some kids now.”
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“Eric Dier is as useless as a white crayon. He needs to go.”
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