Player Watch: Emerson Royal

[DJS]

I think it is a waste of his elite engine playing him at RCB.

Not really as we’re very short at back at the moment and allows us to play Romero more central if needed.

Also his crossing is still nowhere near as good as Porro’s so makes best use of Emerson’s superior defending and Porto’s superior attacking.

 

[Japhet]

In theory yes. The problem is we'd need to find buyers or pay off contracts to get ride of Dier, Sanchez, Tanganga or Rodon. With Lenglet we just need to not take up the option to buy.

Maybe we just need to take our medicine and shift out the deadwood. The fee I've seen quoted for Lenglet is round about the same as we paid for Rodon although he's on pretty big wages.

 

[McFlash]

I just want to see more of that Lenglet, Romero, Royal back three.
Think their skills balance out really well and have a nice blend of everything.
At least all three of them can control and kick a football properly.

Granted, we've yet to see them against a top team but Palace do have decent attacking players, so to come out of it with a clean sheet is a good first step.

 

[dontcallme]

Maybe we just need to take our medicine and shift out the deadwood. The fee I've seen quoted for Lenglet is round about the same as we paid for Rodon although he's on pretty big wages.

I definitely agree that we will need to shift out some deadwood. Dier has a year left, Sanchez has a reasonable reputation internationally and Rodon is only on around £10k a week. So we might be able to shift them without huge losses, even if it means paying out contracts.

But part of me thinks Lenglet isn't up to standard and we shouldn't take up the option to buy.

 

[Japhet]

I definitely agree that we will need to shift out some deadwood. Dier has a year left, Sanchez has a reasonable reputation internationally and Rodon is only on around £10k a week. So we might be able to shift them without huge losses, even if it means paying out contracts.

But part of me thinks Lenglet isn't up to standard and we shouldn't take up the option to buy.

I don't think he's been helped playing next to Dier, but as a passing LCB for such a low fee I'd be tempted to keep him on, although having said that, Davies is pretty good back up even if a bit long in the tooth.

 

[dontcallme]

I don't think he's been helped playing next to Dier, but as a passing LCB for such a low fee I'd be tempted to keep him on, although having said that, Davies is pretty good back up even if a bit long in the tooth.

This is my problem with it. We are really struggling to sell players. If we buy players who don't perform, it takes up a squad place and we get stuck with them.

If Lenglet isn't up to standard, then we shouldn't buy him, regardless of the fee.

 

[chas vs dave]

This is my problem with it. We are really struggling to sell players. If we buy players who don't perform, it takes up a squad place and we get stuck with them.

If Lenglet isn't up to standard, then we shouldn't buy him, regardless of the fee.

I'd rather sign lenglet than keep dier. We still need squad depth

 

[dontcallme]

I'd rather sign lenglet than keep dier. We still need squad depth

It's not a one or the other situation.

Dier is under contract for 1 more year and is on around £85k a week, meaning it's unlikely we can sell without partially paying him off. If the club is sensible and doesn't extend his contract then we either keep him for one more season or we pay him off or loan him out.

We don't own Lenglet and need squad spaces. If he isn't up to standard, my feeling is that he isn't, then we shouldn't buy him.

I don't understand why anyone thinks it's keep one or the other.

 

[chas vs dave]

It's not a one or the other situation.

Dier is under contract for 1 more year and is on around £85k a week, meaning it's unlikely we can sell without partially paying him off. If the club is sensible and doesn't extend his contract then we either keep him for one more season or we pay him off or loan him out.

We don't own Lenglet and need squad spaces. If he isn't up to standard, my feeling is that he isn't, then we shouldn't buy him.

I don't understand why anyone thinks it's keep one or the other.

No, however if we can sell dier and buy lenglet, it would make more sense.

There is talk that Jose wants him at roma.

 

[dontcallme]

No, however if we can sell dier and buy lenglet, it would make more sense.

There is talk that Jose wants him at roma.

Why would we sell an underperforming player to replace him with another underperforming player?

Perfect scenario is we find a buyer for Dier and don't take up the option to buy on Lenglet.

It's not one or the other.

 

[JamieSpursCommunityUser]

No, however if we can sell dier and buy lenglet, it would make more sense.

There is talk that Jose wants him at roma.

Why would we sell an underperforming player to replace him with another underperforming player?

Perfect scenario is we find a buyer for Dier and don't take up the option to buy on Lenglet.

It's not one or the other.

Lenglet is also on £100k+ p/w, which is why Barca want rid. It's a lot for a 5th/6th choice CB we'll be stuck with.

If we're able to sell Dier there are about 30 CBs I'd rather sign than Lenglet for less in fee and wages.

If we can't sell Dier, I'd rather put all of our budget into two first choice CBs, and have Emerson / Davies compete for 4th / 5th choice. RCB / LCB moves to CCB if Romero is out.

Dier as 6th choice and/or maybe give Dorrington some minutes if we make ECL, and if we're serious about retaining our elite prospects.

To tenuously tie this back to the Emerson thread - his role has the knock on effect of needing only 2 CBs, which really helps the rebuild.

 

[gavspur]

If we are to set our defence out like that again, which I think is also a trait of Nagelsmann (I’m sure he used Nordi Mukiele I’m that roll?) then Royal will excel. It also highlights the fact that our LCB has to be a player who can pass really well. Maybe Pau Torres?

 

[dtxspurs]

If we are to set our defence out like that again, which I think is also a trait of Nagelsmann (I’m sure he used Nordi Mukiele I’m that roll?) then Royal will excel. It also highlights the fact that our LCB has to be a player who can pass really well. Maybe Pau Torres?

Saw rumblings he might be first choice for Juventus this Summer which would be a tough one to beat.

 

[Spursmatty87]

I think it is a waste of his elite engine playing him at RCB.

Or gives you a fast last man in transition. Maybe like Walker for city.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Or gives you a fast last man in transition. Maybe like Walker for city.

It definitely would allow for a higher back line - which is necessary to support a high press.

Dier is a hindrance to a forward press, but Royal helps.

 

[-Afri-Coy-]

Saw rumblings he might be first choice for Juventus this Summer which would be a tough one to beat.

Romano reported that the Torres to Juve deal is in the works already FWIW

 

[rabbikeane]

Heat map doesn't tell everything, but Davies being almost as high up the pitch as Porro would indicate it to be more of a wing back system. A hybrid for sure. It's like we played two central defenders, two wing backs, and then added Emerson as an extra traditional back 4 right back. With of course a situational fluidity.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Really says something that I'm super glad he's back and in the side

T'was not always so. Well done Emerson. Likeable guy and a (largely) reliable defender

 

[DarwinSpur]

On a day with very few positives this guy just keeps on being THE GUY.

If only some of our more talented and vaunted players would take a leaf from his book.

 

[septicsac]

Best defender again today.