TottenhamLegend
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The Spurs Youth Thread - 2017/2018
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WindyCOYS
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Wesley looks phenomenal.As I was saying
The quality of pass and move football is a joy to watch.
danielneeds
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As usual with England teams, some talented players, but they look so stodgy and unimaginative tactically.
TottenhamLegend
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Wesley and Paulinho look to be the biggest threats.
I think missing Sancho could be the difference for us in this one.
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Shocking defending by both teams there!
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Absolute sitters just missed by both sides...
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Brewster is on fire. 2-1.
TottenhamLegend
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Well I was not expecting that! Second best by a distance since our 1st goal, but taken our chances when it counts.
I'll say the same again though... I can't see us not conceding another! Need to keep going at them
I'll say the same again though... I can't see us not conceding another! Need to keep going at them
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Sorry, I'm not debating Edwards' talent, that's clear. My point really is whether talent is the only determining factor as to whether or not he should be involved. And then beyond that, do his performances this season show that he should be given opportunities. I'm asking because I don't know, from the odd report I've read, it sounds like he's scored a lot of penalties, had the odd game where he's been very good, and then a fair few where he's been a bit on the periphery. I desperately want him involved and to come good, I just find it hard to really hold it all together.
Against Gillingham last year he was good, but that's over a year ago... I'm not sure how much that means now.
It's a great question, and I don't know. Again, honestly just asking questions. I'd guess TOB and Georgiou are showing something either in U23 games, or in training that is putting them further forward in Poch's mind? That and perhaps the positions they play have bumped them into contention slightly more?
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He's definitely struggled so far.
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i can see why Poch likes him, he's quite mature in his positioning, and seems to have a nice knack for nicking the ball off the opposition. But he's not fantastic on the ball from what I've seen so far.
Yup Wesley looks amazing.Still in Brazil.European club will snap him up no question after this.TOB been disappointing,pretty negative as well it’s all sideways backwards passing.
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massive fan. I think we all know TOB can give a lot more than he's showing but he's probably been asked to just sit there and keep simple whilst allowing the more creative players do their thing.
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Maybe I'm misunderstanding you both, especially coys200, but injuries had nothing to do with how few league games Winks started last season. He didn't get injured until April 1st.
He started against Gillingham (LCup) on sep 21, then against Liverpool (Lcup Out 25) then eventually got his first league start in November in a 3-2 win against West Ham where he played well and got the winner. He then waits a month for his next league start against Burnley, plays well enough and we win. He then doesn't get another league start until April 1. In the mean time he was constantly available, on the bench or starting cup games.
Injuries didn't impact his availability until April last year.
I am very doubtful that injury was the real reason he didn't start any games this season until Huddersfield. He's played a full 90 in July friendly and has been available and on the bench every game since just about.
I think it is far more likely to be Pochettino reticence than a case of gradually easing Winks in, but the player isn't going to kick up a fuss is he, especially with a guy like Poch who doesn't take kindly to ambitious young kids getting impatient and/or arsey.
