Ghost Hardware
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- Aug 31, 2012
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For sure and that’s why mentality is so incredibly important. Probably more important than talent. If a player is dedicated to improving then there is no telling how quickly or significantly he might develop. We had the prime example of that in Kane. It’s also what got me so excited by Ange supposedly changing his mind about wanting him this window after talking to him. That to me suggest Ange thinks he’s ready to be part of the squad already, maybe not a significant part on the pitch but still in and around the team off it. Obviously the reality of how he is in training remains to be seen but in general I find it very encouraging. He obviously thinks he has the right personality as well as the right skill set.
As you say, everyone is different and thus there is no set outline for when a player is ready. But I do think as a general rule of thumb with young players it’s always best to assume it will be a longer period before they are ready to contribute significantly. Doing this reduces the expectation and pressure on his shoulders and allows a player space to develop.
Re the *, your spot on but mate, looking at certain threads on here, I think although it might be obvious to most there will no doubt be those disappointed when/if he joins and isn’t skinning 5 players then putting it in the top corner every game.
