Pogue Mahone
The caf's Camus.
I think you’ve put your finger on something really interesting there. He’s scored a few goals this season that make me think he might be a genuinely unique calibre of finisher.Totally agree with everything you’ve said - and it’s well articulated.
I think, my main argument about why it’s close is the premium on goal scoring / finishing - and that’s the bit I think Mason is ahead of Sancho (as you’ve said Sancho more complete all round).
The degree to which Mason is clinical is the bit that sets him apart - he is so good at a) finding space b) manouvering the ball and his body into shooting positions c) use either foot and d) hit it so cleanly. Defenders don’t seem to know how to deal with him. And as a viewer, I’m often struggling to even figure out how he’s scored.
Sancho on the other hand (just talking about finishing) is a bit more ‘routine’ with his finishes - ie his finishes look like ‘good finishes’ he gets into the right spot, or has beaten a number of players. So as a viewer I’m less in awe. But maybe that’s actually the point - he makes it look so easy.
Anyway I’m probably not articulating my point that well. And I 100% want Sancho!
His most recent goal was one of them. Low at the near post but far away from the post that you think it should be saved. Each time you watch it thinking, that’s going to be saved. Yet, somehow, the keeper can’t get near it. I’ve watched loads of great finishers over the years but honestly can’t remember anyone who regularly scored goals like that. It’s really strange to watch.