Andre Ayew

[Bus-Conductor]

Not entirely sure on the source, but for anybody interested:

"@HotspurRelated: Le10Sport expect Tottenham to announce the signing of Marseille winger Andre Ayew in the coming days. #THFC http://t.co/G3CrfngDbT"

(The next tweet goes on to say he had an offer from Roma, but would prefer to play in the PL with Spurs).

Live in Rome and play CL football or live in Cheshunt and play the Europa. Would we even want a player stupid enough to choose the latter ?

 

[Bus-Conductor]

I can see why Ayew would be seen as an alternative to Ings. Both left footers, both with a bit of pace, both tenacious workers, both chip in with some goals/assists but neither are prolific or super creative. Neither are going to advance our wit quota much. Neither are nailed on starters.

I quite like Ayew, he works for the team, and I understand why some like Ings, but these are the type of signings that in the past have invariably just ended up sitting in a holding pattern, clogging up the progress of the development lads and at the moment we some excellent ones that I don't want blocking.

 

[millsey]

Haven't seen much of Ayew but I do trust pochettino and his judgment.

Seems like a player with a good work ethic and most importantly has attributes that will improve the squad. Pace, power, direct, non stop running and can finish too.

For a free transfer.... You can't go wrong.

Out of interest, why do you trust poch and his judgment on players? Have we got any players bought by him to prove this or is it blind trust

 

[talkshowhost86]

I can see why Ayew would be seen as an alternative to Ings. Both left footers, both with a bit of pace, both tenacious workers, both chip in with some goals/assists but neither are prolific or super creative. Neither are going to advance our wit quota much. Neither are nailed on starters.

I quite like Ayew, he works for the team, and I understand why some like Ings, but these are the type of signings that in the past have invariably just ended up sitting in a holding pattern, clogging up the progress of the development lads and at the moment we some excellent ones that I don't want blocking.

In that position?

 

[millsey]

Live in Rome and play CL football or live in Cheshunt and play the Europa. Would we even want a player stupid enough to choose the latter ?

Money

 

[DaSpurs]

In that position?

That's the thing, I don't think we're well stocked at LW. For the right, we have Georgiou who to my eyes is physically capable of seeing minutes soon, and we can even play Edwards from that side. On the left though, I don't think we have anyone who is going to be ready soon (I'm undecided on Oduwa from what I've seen, not sure if he's shown indication of eventual Prem tools yet, and Miller looks promising but certainly not good enough to forego a first choice option for).

 

[Bus-Conductor]

In that position?

Pritchard is very good in the ALM position, and if he plays central then Eriksen moves over there. We've also got to start giving some time to Onomah - he could play there, but if he plays ACM then Pritchard or Eriksen move over etc.

Of the two I'd prefer Ayew because he can play more positions than Ings and does get up and down really well.

 

[Tobyisbest]

No they're not they're all right footed

Ayew is left footed

 

[mill]

Ayew is left footed

Lol read the post I was quoting

 

[spurs9]

In that position?

Oduwa & Azzaoui is progressing well and if continues at the same rate of progression, could be ready next year (2016/17), if not the year after. If Yahaya is actually our player (and gets a work permit), he will be available from mid December (if not 1st Jan) and I think he would be closer to the 1st team than people realise and often plays AML.

That being said, if we can get a back up striker that is also a AML, that would be perfect. Ayew has never played as a striker.

 

[spurs9]

That's the thing, I don't think we're well stocked at LW. For the right, we have Georgiou who to my eyes is physically capable of seeing minutes soon, and we can even play Edwards from that side. On the left though, I don't think we have anyone who is going to be ready soon (I'm undecided on Oduwa from what I've seen, not sure if he's shown indication of eventual Prem tools yet, and Miller looks promising but certainly not good enough to forego a first choice option for).

We are better stocked on the Left than we are on the right. Oduwa has proven himself at U21 level (he was our joint top goals scorer and has the most assists for us at that level this year, despite not playing many games due to an injury and loan). Georgiou only has only 3 sub apps for the U21s, the same as Azzaoui, who also plays on the left. Edwards will end up being central, but Azzaoui is closer to the first team anyway.

 

[spurs9]

Pritchard is very good in the ALM position, and if he plays central then Eriksen moves over there. We've also got to start giving some time to Onomah - he could play there, but if he plays ACM then Pritchard or Eriksen move over etc.

Of the two I'd prefer Ayew because he can play more positions than Ings and does get up and down really well.

I would prefer Ings over Ayew, for the fact that he would be back up Striker (we are a way off having anyone from the academy in this position) and Ayew has only played there 3 or 4 times.

 

[Tom Pops]

Live in Rome and play CL football or live in Cheshunt and play the Europa. Would we even want a player stupid enough to choose the latter ?

I'd be surprised if we have senior players living in Cheshunt

 

[DaSpurs]

We are better stocked on the Left than we are on the right. Oduwa has proven himself at U21 level (he was our joint top goals scorer and has the most assists for us at that level this year, despite not playing many games due to an injury and loan). Georgiou only has only 3 sub apps for the U21s, the same as Azzaoui, who also plays on the left. Edwards will end up being central, but Azzaoui is closer to the first team anyway.

Yeah, but Georgiou is far more ready for the physical nature of the Prem than is Azzaoui. I really like Azzaoui and his style, but I think he's going to have to develop a bit more first physically and mentally. Technically gifted beyond measure, but he's still not quite great at syncing up with his teammates and I don't think he'd cope well to the professional level just yet. Georgiou has considerably more muscular development, and is quick enough such that it's less relevant. He's a very direct and very unpredictable player, and while he may not be as technically gifted, I think he's further along in slotting into this league.

My own personal opinion, but I think Oduwa's future is at striker if he's to make it in the Prem. I don't think he's of a style or body habitus to establish himself in this league, but could very well do so at striker. Just my own very early guess, and I think he'd struggle were we to try him out there on the flank next season. I suspect Poch and Mitchell might also think he's not quite ready, hence the links to more first choice options for the flanks.

 

[Berbatonghen]

Out of interest, why do you trust poch and his judgment on players? Have we got any players bought by him to prove this or is it blind trust

By all means call it blind trust. I call it having faith in our manager who throughout the season has mentioned about improving the quality of the squad.

Also bringing in Paul Mitchell has made me think we really are going to make improvements that will benefit the squad. I guess we just got to wait and see. But Ive got a feeling this summer we won't be making the same mistakes every window.

A question for you seeing that you might have trust issues with MP.

Why do you not trust the manager and his judgment on the players we will sign?

 

[spurs9]

Yeah, but Georgiou is far more ready for the physical nature of the Prem than is Azzaoui. I really like Azzaoui and his style, but I think he's going to have to develop a bit more first physically and mentally. Technically gifted beyond measure, but he's still not quite great at syncing up with his teammates and I don't think he'd cope well to the professional level just yet. Georgiou has considerably more muscular development, and is quick enough such that it's less relevant. He's a very direct and very unpredictable player, and while he may not be as technically gifted, I think he's further along in slotting into this league.

My own personal opinion, but I think Oduwa's future is at striker if he's to make it in the Prem. I don't think he's of a style or body habitus to establish himself in this league, but could very well do so at striker. Just my own very early guess, and I think he'd struggle were we to try him out there on the flank next season. I suspect Poch and Mitchell might also think he's not quite ready, hence the links to more first choice options for the flanks.

You might be right about Georgiou, but it is hard to say given that he has played so few mins against players over 18 plus it begs the question, why has he had so few mins for the U21s, considering we have few good options there.

Why do you think Oduwa won't make it in the PL as a winger but might as a striker?

 

[Makkaveli101]

Why do you not trust the manager and his judgment on the players we will sign?

I admire your patience and will to trust Poch...but I can also understand why people are pessimistic...we've been making a right pig's ear of transfer windows for years now. It's hard to have faith being a Spurs fan.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

I would prefer Ings over Ayew, for the fact that he would be back up Striker (we are a way off having anyone from the academy in this position) and Ayew has only played there 3 or 4 times.

I'd prefer Chadli as back up striker to be honest. I think as a striker he fits the system.

 

[TheAmerican]

Interesting stuff. Ayew would be a massive signing. So good. And on a free awell.. Watch this space. I am 100% sure we are in for him but I doubt we've signed him yet. He was Roma bound a few day ago but I think we have a chance.

As for Stambouli, he was due to sign for Marseille before coming here, but his dad was sacked by Marseille a few months before and told his son not to sign for them. But things change.

All this has legs anyway.

If we are to sign Ayew, it would be a top top top signing. Mark my words.

Welcome back Harry, many missed you.

 

[spurs9]

I'd prefer Chadli as back up striker to be honest. I think as a striker he fits the system.

I would to see him tried there but until he has a decent run there, we can't have him as a #2 striker. Personally I would be happy with Chadli as 3rd choice striker (as well as fighting for an AML spot) but we need a #2 striker that has played there consistently.