Player Watch: Kieran Trippier

[nailsy]

Am I the only one who thought he was talking to someone he knew in the crowd? Fair play to him if he did just go over to show his appreciation.

 

[ardiles&villa]

I’ve criticised him a lot this season and I never really rated him as a player but I really respect that. Shows that he’s a good lad and has his priorities right.

 

[wirE]

It shows class to admit that you haven't been performing well this season. Also, seeing Tripp going over to the travelling supporters after the game and give them a word and a thank you shows even more class.

Also; the supporters showing him the respect he deserves and not bashing his head in after a bleak season - kudos!

 

[rossdapep]

Getting linked with Juventus now...

 

[rossdapep]

Only stating what is being reported @tiger666

https://www.skysports.com/football/...eran-trippier-as-replacement-for-joao-cancelo

 

[spids]

I see your point. I still see it as a shame. Yes he didn't acknowledge the bad things about Trippier, but all he was doing was defending the lad with as much passion as those with opposing views were lambasting him.

The difference is he was (largely) alone whilst the pack circled & mauled him.

I just don't like seeing people being constantly goaded, which I personally think was largely the case with Paolo. It's like bullying, which is just a massive bug-bear with me.

But in the interest of parity, he could also have easily used the old "agree to disagree" line, but often opted to fight his corner instead.

I stand by my original point though. It'd be a shame if he's been driven out because he held a minority opinion.

He regularly went thru player rating threads and gave a spam rating to anyone who scored Trippier negatively. Over time his increasingly antisocial message board behaviour did attract the attention of people goaded him. I admit I became more anti Trippier for a brief period as I was so annoyed by his own behaviour in terms of ratings.

 

[RichieS]

Only stating what is being reported @tiger666

https://www.skysports.com/football/...eran-trippier-as-replacement-for-joao-cancelo

Didn't click the link but saw the tail end of the headline and though "Cancelo - weren't we linked with him a couple of years ago?" A quick Google and apparently he's leaving Juve for £52m to... you guessed it... Man City. They'll have spent more on fullbacks over the last couple of years than our entire squad cost!

Also, rather amusingly, Juve will potentially replace the player who's going to replace Walker with a player deemed not good enough to be Walker's replacement.

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Not had a good season but I'd keep him and sell Aurier. Loan out KWP and sign a new RB.

 

[RichieS]

Not had a good season but I'd keep him and sell Aurier. Loan out KWP and sign a new RB.

I'm inclined to agree, although personally I don't feel as though I've seen enough of Serge to know what to think of him. But there will be riots if we keep both...

 

[robertgoulet]

I'm inclined to agree, although personally I don't feel as though I've seen enough of Serge to know what to think of him. But there will be riots if we keep both...

I'd be fine with either Trip or Serge as the 2nd choice RB. Won't be sad whomever leaves or stays as long as we get someone better to start.

 

[alexis]

Atal please

 

[Yiddo100]

Atal please

Nice are being bought apparently, so no idea if that makes I harder for us

 

[spursfan77]

I’d be amazed if he wants to leave England with such a young family.

One thing I will say about him which struck me was during the Bournemouth game when down to 9 men, it was him doing the reorganising and passing on the message from the coaching staff as to how we were to set up. He was given the responsibility.

I think we will keep one of either him or aurier and it will be whoever we can sell first will go. Trippier is bound to be easier to move on.

 

[WalkerboyUK]

I’d be amazed if he wants to leave England with such a young family.

One thing I will say about him which struck me was during the Bournemouth game when down to 9 men, it was him doing the reorganising and passing on the message from the coaching staff as to how we were to set up. He was given the responsibility.

I think we will keep one of either him or aurier and it will be whoever we can sell first will go. Trippier is bound to be easier to move on.

Quotes in the Evening Standard yesterday say in an ideal world he wants to stay in the PL if we do sell him. Doesn’t want to move abroad but says it’s ultimately out of his hands.

 

[Clark28]

Quotes in the Evening Standard yesterday say in an ideal world he wants to stay in the PL if we do sell him. Doesn’t want to move abroad but says it’s ultimately out of his hands.

Probably ensures we get the most money for him too.

Spoiler: And

it gives Bale someone to target when we come up against his new team

 

[wirE]

If Tripp were to leave, I hope we move in for Meunier.

 

[Spurrific]

If Tripp were to leave, I hope we move in for Meunier.

Yeah, I hope we get somebody about the same age, ability and without HG status to make it a backwards move for us too.

 

[mark87]

Never doubted his professionalism, something like this doesn't surprise me, he just isn't good enough.

 

[Gassin's finest]

Never doubted his professionalism, something like this doesn't surprise me, he just isn't good enough.

I think he's proven, but his quality has taken a drastic backwards step this season. His effort and work rate are unquestioned.

He's a good full back, and a very good right sided midfielder I think. But not the best Wing Back. Having to combine both jobs seems to be a struggle for him. In a system that suits him, such as Southgate's England setup, he thrives.

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

Never doubted his professionalism, something like this doesn't surprise me, he just isn't good enough.

I'd agree, but would simply add on the end "he just isn't good enough, as a defender".

In my.humble view He's an old fashioned right winger or would be better playing on the right of the am3.

I really like Trippier and whatever happens hope.he does well.