- Jan 11, 2013
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Actually he is elsewhere right now and nothings happening.
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Actually he is elsewhere right now and nothings happening.
3 academy players starting V Barca tonight ( 4 if rose counts. I don’t though )
better than skipp?
Whilst I agree, you make your own luck - and Roles seems to be someone who makes things happen
That may be the case but did you also notice he played as a left winger again which is clearly not his position , but still manages to influence the game . How many players can do that ? Take all this stuff I’m reading about onomah , he’s not playing well as he’s not being played in his position , Roles I believe has played in multiple positions but still manages either to assist or score or effect a game . Does that not tell you something .
Well done to all the lads today !
Ye. When Kirby was here them 3 were all outstanding but Kirby and TOB were technically better players, whereas Skipp was a bit more limited. It's always hard saying this as it comes across as you don't rate someone but Skipp is a proper player, quality DM his ability going forward is probably underrated and he is probably still top 5 CMs I've seen for us at u16/18 level but I TOB and Kirby were special talents.
I struggle to believe that TOB has just lost his talent, but as we know talent alone won't get you far. Skipp's got that mentality and work rate and reliability about him that helps him. TOB though has really skill, composure and ability, but I cottoned on quite early, to the fact he seemed to struggle when he was expected to be the leader like he'd rather be a small fish in a big pond. Whereas Kirby was the one that made things happen. When Kirby left I think TOB struggled, but realistically he is still the most talented player. However, performances over the last couple of years haven't shown that to be the case, and there is no denying that Skipp has performed excellently. Pleased to see TOB had a good game today and hopefully it gives him the confidence to find himself again. Skipp is still one of the best academy players I've seen but TOB was better. It all comes down to what makes a player good? Is it what they've shown over years in the past or what has happened now, and does the present completely negate anything that has happened in the past.
There's a reason TOB stayed in the England setup for so long despite performing badly with us, while Skipp didn't get called up. England will generally choose the best players available. There's a reason he was training with the first team and not allowed to play for the academy while Skipp was. And there's a reason why the former Spurs and Chelsea coach said that Kirby and TOB were the best players he's ever worked with, he would of course have worked with Skipp too.
Of course if TOB doesn't ever recover his form, and Skipp continues to progress there will be a point he overtakes him, but I wouldn't say that's happened quite yet in my eyes. However, Skipp is top tier material and should become a very good PL players. The margins are so fine, I feel it's probably unfair to really compare them.
He is so much a Dele Alli style player it's ridiculous. Right down to his petulance as well.I've found it interesting watching Roles on the left as it exposes a weakness that maybe gets obscured when he plays centrally, which is his untidy feet when dribbling. Still love him though.
Both goals were all about effort and not giving up on the play. Several Barca players really shut off on the first goal, I guess because they were expecting the whistle for the foul, because at least two of them could have gotten to the ball before anything happened.Hinds did excellently for that first goal
Anyone know what is Harvey whites natural position , defensive midfield / central midfield or centre back ?
Anyone know what is Harvey whites natural position , defensive midfield / central midfield or centre back ?
Has Brandon Austin had a bit of a growth spurt. Some pictures on Getty standing next to Gazzaniga and only looks about an inch shorter which would make him 6 4 “. Definitely starting to look a bit of unit. Always felt he had more natural ability than Whitman. If he gets the extra stature could have a real chance of making it.