PLAYER WATCH: DeAndre Yedlin

[Kendall]

All of a sudden we've an embarrassment of chiriches as RB.

I think he's looked decent at RB

In all seriousness though, I'm not sure an embarrassment of riches is the right way to describe it. We have one RB who we are reliant on (given the improvement since Walker came back), two guys who try hard but will always be found wanting when really up against it (Naughton and Chiriches) and a guy who struggles positionally in the MLS, is young and faces one massively steep learning curve over the next 6 months. There is a gaping chasm between our first and second choice in that area.

 

[yankspurs]

Saw an Article on Sky by Lyall Thomas about it that doesnt even mention the mirror's article. So looks like the ducks are inorder over this and he'll be our player come January 1. Be interesting to see when he comes over. Wouldnt be surprised to see him come over this week or over the weekend like Seattle's GM said a few weeks back to get settled in and stuff.

 

[ThorntonSpur]

it would not surprise me if he ends up being the replacement for lennon.

 

[Mr Pink]

I think he's looked decent at RB

In all seriousness though, I'm not sure an embarrassment of riches is the right way to describe it. We have one RB who we are reliant on (given the improvement since Walker came back), two guys who try hard but will always be found wanting when really up against it (Naughton and Chiriches) and a guy who struggles positionally in the MLS, is young and faces one massively steep learning curve over the next 6 months. There is a gaping chasm between our first and second choice in that area.

Was slightly tongue and cheek mate, given how limited our options have been lately

 

[TheAmerican]

I'll give it 2 weeks before Walker and him are best buds

 

[prawnsandwich]

It would not surprise me if he ends up being the replacement for Lennon.

I never thought of that! Bale started as a FB, of course.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

I never thought of that! Bale started as a FB, of course.

That regularly happens.

 

[prawnsandwich]

That regularly happens.

What regularly happens?

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

What regularly happens?

that

 

[prawnsandwich]

That

This.

 

[ThorntonSpur]

I never thought of that! Bale started as a FB, of course.

yep and if he can cross a decent ball then the possibility of walker and yedlin working together also allows for pace and decent cover when one bombs forward.

 

[prawnsandwich]

yep and if he can cross a decent ball then the possibility of walker and yedlin working together also allows for pace and decent cover when one bombs forward.

Al I know is he has pace. His "reviews" on here range from great to dreadful at defending.
I'll wait until I see him to form an opinion but I am getting excited..9 days..

 

[Indacupfortottenham]

Is it nailed on Yedlin is joining in Jan?

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

This.

The Other.

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

yep and if he can cross a decent ball then the possibility of walker and yedlin working together also allows for pace and decent cover when one bombs forward.

Do you honestly think Pochettino is replacing Lamela with Yedlin? Seriously?

 

[Yid-ol]

Is it nailed on Yedlin is joining in Jan?

He is doing what to vertonghen!!! .

I don't think it's been confirmed if he is or not yet.

 

[prawnsandwich]

The Other.

You offering?

 

[Indacupfortottenham]

I don't think it's been confirmed if he is or not yet.

I thought as much, don't think we really need him at the moment,
Walker, Chiriches, Naughton and Dier all able at RB.
Why add to the wage bill? Especially if we are going for a forward this window.
He will join in the summer I think.

 

[Yid-ol]

I thought as much, don't think we really need him at the moment,
Walker, Chiriches, Naughton and Dier all able at RB.
Why add to the wage bill? Especially if we are going for a forward this window.
He will join in the summer I think.

Just seen on ssn that we have got a work permit sorted for him to join in august. Still could change but I would go with this so far.

 

[prawnsandwich]

I thought he had a Latvian(?) passport and did not need a WP?