Player Watch - Japhet Tanganga

[dudu]

The lad has impressed me like very few others before him. He will be in our backline for many many years to come.

 

[idontgetit]

All this bollocks about whether he should be playing left-back or center back (or even seen DM mentioned). It's painfully obvious he should be starting up front next match.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

Reminds me of a young William Gallas.

Think talk of making the squad for the Euros is a bit premature unless he nails down a place in central defence for us. He's not going to get in as full back cover as we have too much quality there and the other central defenders in the squad are nailed down starters for their respective clubs.

 

[Nebby]

Reminds me of a young William Gallas.

Think talk of making the squad for the Euros is a bit premature unless he nails down a place in central defence for us. He's not going to get in as full back cover as we have too much quality there and the other central defenders in the squad are nailed down starters for their respective clubs.

But he can play anywhere across the back line. Versatility counts a lot in tournaments, so if he continues to impress he might just earn a call up.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

But he can play anywhere across the back line. Versatility counts a lot in tournaments, so if he continues to impress he might just earn a call up.

We have great specialists in all the positions though. He works as a good 'tucked-in' full back for us but he doesn't really have the technical ability to play as an attacking full back for England. No need to rush him anyway - the kid is only 20, plenty of time to work on getting a call up.

 

[GioW]

Not sure if this is already being done, but if not this has to be his song! Just seen it on a tweet by spurs.

Don't look back, Tanganga ?

#THFC ⚪️ #COYS https://t.co/XLLsuYu0cW

AS ROSEEEEEE WALKS AWAYYYY

DON'T LOOK BACK TANGANGAAA

I HEARD JOSE SAYYY

 

[KingKay]

AS ROSEEEEEE WALKS AWAYYYY

DON'T LOOK BACK TANGANGAAA

I HEARD JOSE SAYYY

Son, Alli and Kane,
They know he can play as he's running on by,
The balls ours again,
Don't look back Tanganga,
I heard you say.

 

[wirE]

Don't get me wrong her, I love the boy and I love the fact that he's done ever so good since starting against Liverpool. Hopefully more to come from him over the next months. But and there's always a but, I don't like the thought of him playing LB and get all the cheer in world from us. He's only playing LB because A) Davies is injured, B) Rose were heading down a dark spiral and his performance began to slow down and C) Sessegnon isn't our new LB, obviously or else he would've claimed that spot a long time again. What will happen to him when Davies is back in action and we're currently playing with Toby and Sanchez/Jan. Is he gonna be that half-a-season-wonder that we vaguely remembered?

 

[Nebby]

We have great specialists in all the positions though. He works as a good 'tucked-in' full back for us but he doesn't really have the technical ability to play as an attacking full back for England. No need to rush him anyway - the kid is only 20, plenty of time to work on getting a call up.

True, but I still wouldn't be surprised if he gets picked. When you are rounding out a squad a reserve who is flexibility is far more valuable than a specialist that can only play one position.

 

[Time for Heroes]

Son, Alli and Kane,
They know he can play as he's running on by,
The balls ours again,
Don't look back Tanganga,
I heard you say.

Good luck getting this going at Spurs!

Like it though

 

[yido_number1]

He had such a good preseason and should of been played more. Although now it is looking like it is a good thing he wasn't. He didn't get subjected to the start of the season's form. Now he's playing in a team with, any luck, a structure that suits him better.

Just shows though doesn't it, he's going to save us a good few quid in the transfer market, if there are any more knocking about at the club then maybe they should be given a go here and there.

Like most youth players it takes a bit of an injury crisis for them to get in. Skipp is a very good player and I'd imagine his only chance will be an injury crisis. Who in the first team now would you want to see us leave out to play a youth player? That is essentially the managers dilemma.

 

[buckley]

When Davies is fit I wonder what option Jose would choose for the back four my choice would be
Aurier Tanganga Alderweireld Davies . or
Tanganga Sanches Alderweireld Davies .

 

[JimmyG2]

Like most youth players it takes a bit of an injury crisis for them to get in. Skipp is a very good player and I'd imagine his only chance will be an injury crisis. Who in the first team now would you want to see us leave out to play a youth player? That is essentially the managers dilemma.

Skipp for Dier.

 

[IGSpur]

Can we say Poch gave him a chance (debut againat Colchester) or was it JM who shown him faith and gave him the chances to show his worth?

Always an interesting. If credit is given to any manager for starting a player in a 2nd rate incompetent then Redknapp would have fathered an incredible amount of players. Skipp's had 2 PL starts the last being 10th Feb last year and played a total of 10mins of PL football this year. Would you consider him as brought through? I wouldn't. So, not sure a one chance for Tanganga can be credited to Poch.

He was spoken about a lot (and rated) in the youth threads. What caught me by surprise was how explosive and pacy he is, because that was never mentioned.

For the youth watchers: anybody else down there who is an explosive athlete?

I would've put Bennetts down before he left. Tracey is a bit of an athlete. And Clarke and Bennett are quick. Parrot is a strong kid and I'd say Skipp is a strong runner

 

[IGSpur]

Skipp for Dier.

This one should be fairly simple to do. But I think Jose just likes Dier, so will persist with him. Skipp is so much more mobile, has more energy, more technical and less wasteful.

 

[cabinfever]

Don't get me wrong her, I love the boy and I love the fact that he's done ever so good since starting against Liverpool. Hopefully more to come from him over the next months. But and there's always a but, I don't like the thought of him playing LB and get all the cheer in world from us. He's only playing LB because A) Davies is injured, B) Rose were heading down a dark spiral and his performance began to slow down and C) Sessegnon isn't our new LB, obviously or else he would've claimed that spot a long time again. What will happen to him when Davies is back in action and we're currently playing with Toby and Sanchez/Jan. Is he gonna be that half-a-season-wonder that we vaguely remembered?

Just stick him in at RB instead of Aurier!!!

 

[yido_number1]

Skipp for Dier.

He's not playing in the first team though.

 

[Cochise]

That turn of pace he showed to catch Sterling was most impressive. Caught Hugo out too who came charging out only to bounce off young Japhet and leave his goal gaping.

 

[SpursTillIDie1882]

This lad is improving and doesnt looked phased, great strength, pace and composure so someone so inexperienced and brought the goods again today. He should Mahrez early on he was not running past him and Mahrez stopped attacking him. His versatility is great too the lad done really well again today!!!!

 

[JimmyG2]

[QUOT

Don't get me wrong her, I love the boy and I love the fact that he's done ever so good since starting against Liverpool. Hopefully more to come from him over the next months. But and there's always a but, I don't like the thought of him playing LB and get all the cheer in world from us. He's only playing LB because A) Davies is injured, B) Rose were heading down a dark spiral and his performance began to slow down and C) Sessegnon isn't our new LB, obviously or else he would've claimed that spot a long time again. What will happen to him when Davies is back in action and we're currently playing with Toby and Sanchez/Jan. Is he gonna be that half-a-season-wonder that we vaguely remembered?

Not me.
I've had a full chest
tattoo done.
Tangangem style