PLAYER WATCH: DeAndre Yedlin

[JerryGarcia]

The boy is fast. My goodness is he fast.

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/9/16/6282505/deandre-yedlin-is-impossibly-fast

I like the cut of his jib, let's just hope he continues his progress when he gets over here.

 

[gilzeantheking]

Didn't know whether this has been posted. That is some turn of pace from DeAndre

 

[worcestersauce]

Only problem with that is that it was his total miskick that led to the attack.

 

[robertgoulet]

Everyone ignoring that it was his mistake that meant he was so far behind the ball?

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

 

[JerryGarcia]

He did make a mistake but then again, we're not signing Cafu in his prime. That mistake is nothing that you won't see from Walker or Naughton a few times over the course of a season anyway

 

[yankspurs]

Everyone ignoring that it was his mistake that meant he was so far behind the ball?

Yeah, but the point is that he recovered and was able to nullify his mistake before anything happened.

It wasnt his best game by any stretch of the imagination as Andrew Wenger was skinning him alive until Wenger was subbed off. But it doesnt worry me, because he was able to keep Hazard in check vs Belgium. Also he has the pace to track anyone down and the ability to rectify his mistakes.

He doesnt let his mistakes get him down, doesn't mope. He keeps his head up, keeps on playing and tries to rectify the mistakes. He has a very good mentality, IMO. So while I wasnt impressed by his play last night(besides that absurd burst of speed), I was impressed by his attitude.

 

[IGSpur]

Yeah, but the point is that he recovered and was able to nullify his mistake before anything happened.

It wasnt his best game by any stretch of the imagination as Andrew Wenger was skinning him alive until Wenger was subbed off. But it doesnt worry me, because he was able to keep Hazard in check vs Belgium. Also he has the pace to track anyone down and the ability to rectify his mistakes.

He doesnt let his mistakes get him down, doesn't mope. He keeps his head up, keeps on playing and tries to rectify the mistakes. He has a very good mentality, IMO. So while I wasnt impressed by his play last night(besides that absurd burst of speed), I was impressed by his attitude.

Also just because one certain player gets the better of another it doens't mean they are bad or good some just naturally have the beating of a player. The fact that Yedlin has faced Hazard and looked competent generally at the WC says all you need. Evra has been one of the best LBs for last few seasons, and even when Lennon has been at his most ineffective he still had the beating of him. Lest we forget the best player in the world still hasn't found his way out of Bennie's pocket. Some players just know how to get the upper hand against others.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

Didn't know whether this has been posted. That is some turn of pace from DeAndre

Shank followed by recovery sprint. He's the Yank Walker.

 

[St José Dominguez]

Cannot wait to see what Pochettino can do with him. That pace is obscene. Even if never has much of a defensive brain his pace will get him out of trouble. It's the attacking side that excites me, he's made for a Poch team. Him overlapping at full pelt will terrify teams. Remember watching him v Belgium and thought we've gotta sign him up. This is not a marketing tool, there's serious potential there. Wouldn't surprise me if in two years he's our first choice RB.

 

[Strikeb4ck]

Also just because one certain player gets the better of another it doens't mean they are bad or good some just naturally have the beating of a player. The fact that Yedlin has faced Hazard and looked competent generally at the WC says all you need. Evra has been one of the best LBs for last few seasons, and even when Lennon has been at his most ineffective he still had the beating of him. Lest we forget the best player in the world still hasn't found his way out of Bennie's pocket. Some players just know how to get the upper hand against others.

To be fair that can work both ways...I've never seen a player shut down Bale as well as Eric Lichaj did when we played Villa. Bale couldn't get a thing to happen, Lichaj beat him every time.

 

[SpursManChris]

Site lists him as being on loan.

it could be the work of an over zealous Spurs webmaster who's edited the profiles page without actually having a clue.

Not listed any more interestingly. He's not our player yet. I guess it was a mistake after all. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/first-team-profiles/

 

[IGSpur]

To be fair that can work both ways...I've never seen a player shut down Bale as well as Eric Lichaj did when we played Villa. Bale couldn't get a thing to happen, Lichaj beat him every time.

Not disputing that. That's why I gave an example of both a defender and an attacker of ours getting an upper hand on two of the best players in their positions in last few years

 

[Kendall]

Only problem with that is that it was his total miskick that led to the attack.

The Michael Dawson effect

 

[thinktank]

Spain legend compares Tottenham-bound Yedlin to former Barcelona teammate

Former Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa has compared soon-to-be Tottenham Hotspur right-back DeAndre Yedlin to his former club teammate Dani Alves.


Villa was speaking at the recent co-launch event for the new MLS logo and FIFA 15, having left Atletico Madrid this summer to join Manchester City-backed expansion side New York City FC, who are set for their inaugural season in 2015.

Currently on loan at fellow sister club Melbourne City FC, in the meantime, the 32-year-old has been using his stint in the Australian A-League to familiarising himself with the American domestic game, and has been most impressed with the Seattle Sounders and their promising US international Yedlin.

‘I’ve seen many matches,’ he said at the #MLSNext event. ‘Looking at the standings, I think this year Seattle are above the rest by a lot not only in points, but also in their play.

‘I like the player Yedlin. People noticed him at the World Cup, and he reminds me a bit of my former Barcelona teammate, Dani Alves.

‘He’s very quick and good going forward, but also strong in defence. It’s a shame he won’t be staying but I think he will do well in Europe.’
One of the top-rated talents in MLS, Yedlin’s career has seen a meteoric rise over the past 18 months, going from the college level to a two-time All-Star and World Cup standout after just one full professional season, before sealing a £2.5 million move to Tottenham this summer.

Having returned to the Sounders for the time being, it remains to be seen whether he will head over to White Hart Lane in either the winter or next summer, but the Seattle-native's immediate goal will be helping to guide his hometown side to their first-ever MLS Cup, with the team leading the regular-season standings at present.

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014...s-tottenham-bound-yedlin-to-former-barcelona/

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014...s-tottenham-bound-yedlin-to-former-barcelona/
http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014...s-tottenham-bound-yedlin-to-former-barcelona/

 

[Bus-Conductor]

"Reminds me a bit"

He's a right back I think he means.

 

[Graysonti]

Looks a talent.......

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Named the best U24 player in the MLS today...

http://www.mlssoccer.com/24under24/news/article/2014/09/25/1-deandre-yedlin-seattle-sounders

 

[goughie1966]

He did make a mistake but then again, we're not signing Cafu in his prime. That mistake is nothing that you won't see from Walker or Naughton a few times over the course of a season every game anyway

Corrected that for you.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

It's up to the Latvian government to decide whether he comes in January or July

http://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnatio...spurs-in-january-or-june-depending-on-latvian

 

[thinktank]

January please.