The rise and fall of Kyle Naughton

Damning comment on F365

"taught a thorough lesson by Raheem Sterling, a 19-year-old not even in Roy Hodgson's first choice England squad.

Naughton had already given away two fouls on Sterling by the time Spurs fell behind, the goal forcing AVB to move Dembele to offer assistance to Naughton. Time and again he looked forlorn during a first half in which he won just one of his duels, made less than 70% of his passes. You weren't sure whether you wanted him to be shouted at, cuddled or just taken to the vets and not brought home.

It was a performance more Championship than Champions League, and when you are replaced at half-time by a 21-year-old with 67 minutes of Premier League experience, it rather epitomises what everyone is thinking. Potentially the worst individual half of football of the season so far."

Can't believe that's the same player who performed so well for us, and who many wanted us to sign permanently.

Posted By: talbotsunbeamer, Dec 15, 19:11:30