Tottenham Hotspur left it late to narrowly beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, and fans have taken to Twitter to destroy the display of Erik Lamela.
It was Harry Kane to the rescue once again for Spurs, with the goal machine popping up at the back post to head home Christian Eriksen’s corner in the 88th minute to secure a 1-0 win.
Kane was guilty of missing a couple of brilliant chances for Spurs earlier in the match, with a glaring left-footed miss from five yards out particularly uncharacteristic.
An injury-ravaged Palace side looked like they may be able to hold on for a valuable point in their battle against relegation, but it was not to be as Kane came through again for Spurs with his 150th career goal.
For Spurs it is a precious three points in their bid to keep pace with their rivals in the race for the top four, and the win takes them temporarily up to fourth before Manchester United face Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Argentina international Lamela was a surprise inclusion for Spurs, replacing Son Heung-Min in Spurs’ attack, and the 25-year-old disappointed with his display.
This is Futbol have rounded up some of the best tweets:
https://twitter.com/CheyanneBezzle/status/967752316450459648
https://twitter.com/spezzathfc/status/967752404396576773
Said it before ko lamela inclusion a mistake! Not big enough goal threat with alli on dry run, also no zaha so space on wing so play trippier #thfc
— T (@yiddooooo) February 25, 2018
Erik Lamela passed the today with the accuracy of a Storm Trooper’s shooting…#THFC #COYS
— Joe Hollenbach (@JoeHollenbach) February 25, 2018
Thank god for that,lamela ain't fit to drive the coach! #thfc
— Pipes 71 (@71Pipes) February 25, 2018
It's so obvious we need to bring on a wide man, lamela right doesn't work cos his right foot is allergic to a football
— Billy McGon (@BillyMcgon) February 25, 2018
Lamela needs to come off no end product nothing looks like a pub player
— enzo bertolone (@enzo_bertolone) February 25, 2018
I know we’ve been on an unbeaten run recently but with Lamela in the team I think we’ve only had 1 good game as a team. A lack of pace is hurting us.
— ENIC OUT (@nad_THFC) February 25, 2018
Can someone tell me what Lamela brings to this side? Poor. Been at the club for 5 years now.
— Christian (@Christianjw92) February 25, 2018
I'm sorry but I don't think Erik Lamela is good enough for us. Need to buy another proper 10 playmaker and sell him in the summer. #CRYTOT #COYS
— Harry C ? (@HazSpur92) February 25, 2018