Player watch: Josh Onomah

[WiganSpur]

We don't need to sign a CM. We are perfectly well stocked with Wanyama, Dembele, Dier, Winks and Onomah.

 

[glospur]

Pochettino has said previously that he wished that he had got his hands on Dembele when he was 18 and that if he had have he would be one of the worlds best.

Well he has that exact chance right now with Onomah. Developed correctly he could be a very special player. I hope we don't sign a CM and use Winks and Onomah as the primary rotation options in there next season. Both have outstanding potential and really could be anything for us.

 

[spursfan77]

Yes! Just needs a chance to play in the CM position. This tournament will definitely help his case with Poch. He's really improved his defensive side of his game and I believe he's ready to start some games for us. I don't think he'll let us down long as he's paired with Wanyama/Dembele.

I've been banging on for 2 years that he need to be playing centrally just like lots of others have. He'll be behind Winks for a cm slot now though.

 

[Cornpattbuck]

We don't need to sign a CM. We are perfectly well stocked with Wanyama, Dembele, Dier, Winks and Onomah.

In many games, Eriksen is perfectly capable of playing in there too.
Him dropping in to get the play ticking was a feature of a few of our comebacks last season.

 

[WiganSpur]

Pochettino has said previously that he wished that he had got his hands on Dembele when he was 18 and that if he had have he would be one of the worlds best.

Well he has that exact chance right now with Onomah. Developed correctly he could be a very special player. I hope we don't sign a CM and use Winks and Onomah as the primary rotation options in there next season. Both have outstanding potential and really could be anything for us.

As I said before, he can beat players like Dembele does. If he toughens up and gets in the gym then he has the potential to be a monster. The boy can pass too.

 

[Spurs' Pipe Dreams]

I put this in the wrong thread then

Highlights of his U20 WC campaign, worth watching and reminds of a current first team member. It would be interesting to see if anyone else agrees?

https://twitter.com/YedIin/status/873962696122613760

 

[Deleted member 22380]

We don't need to sign a CM. We are perfectly well stocked with Wanyama, Dembele, Dier, Winks and Onomah.

You forgot the man-beast Sissoko

 

[panoma]

Can't believe anyone honestly can compare Onomah to the beast that is Dembele. Every time Onomah have played at senior level he has looked way out of his dept and looked very weak physically and just brushed off by everyone. Polar opposite of Dembele.

I would LOVE it if he was the next one to come through as those are the most special players, but unlike Winks, Kane, Bentaleb and many others he have looked out of his depth at every opportunity given. He obviously very young still and have every chance to succeed

 

[TommyGee]

Fantastic tournament. Hope he kicks on from here with us.

 

[Wellspurs]

You forgot the man-beast Sissoko

We're trying to?

ps I hope he has a storming game tomorrow v England.

 

[JimmyG2]

I think

You forgot the man-beast Sissoko

I think Sissoko is an example of the
'we need winners and older experience' fallacy
and the inherent dangers of picking the wrong man.
He might well block the progress of some of our own
and the younger players if the unlikely happens and he comes good.
These are the people that have got us where we are
and we should stick with the Project.
I think their enthusiasm and loyalty to Mauricio and the club
compensates if necessary for any perceived lack of quality.
And we haven't seen Edwards at this level yet.
Another three joshling (sorry) for inclusion.

 

[Kiedis]

Onomah seems to rely very much on his strength and loves to take a lot of touches. These U20 players bounce off him, but will PL players do the same?

 

[michaelden]

Onomah seems to rely very much on his strength and loves to take a lot of touches. These U20 players bounce off him, but will PL players do the same?

he just needs a vest & Weight Gain 4000

 

[Clark28]

Winks beefed up a bit last summer, Onomah can get on the same program and do the same hopefully.

The prospect of having two academy players in our midfield is getting me excited.

 

[Rodrigonodefendi]

Let´s hope he kicks on from here. Having Dembele and Wanyama to learn different aspects of the trade from isn´t bad.
Hopefully Onomah will se more action this year but he is still very young not make or brake time.

 

[mark87]

They just don't get it do they...

 

[michaelden]

They just don't get it do they...

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Headline by our own @Allygold ... selling off our academy prospects

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

Onomah seems to rely very much on his strength and loves to take a lot of touches. These U20 players bounce off him, but will PL players do the same?

No they won't. And this is the problem. I've pointed out many times in this thread that Onomah has exceptional ability but he really needs to adjust to the intensity of first team football and develop his core strength in order to show ability when given chances.

 

[kmk]

Can't believe anyone honestly can compare Onomah to the beast that is Dembele. Every time Onomah have played at senior level he has looked way out of his dept and looked very weak physically and just brushed off by everyone. Polar opposite of Dembele.

I would LOVE it if he was the next one to come through as those are the most special players, but unlike Winks, Kane, Bentaleb and many others he have looked out of his depth at every opportunity given. He obviously very young still and have every chance to succeed

Onomah is only 20 and has not played in his preferred central midfield position for the first team. I am not sure how you can write him off. All I and many others have said are that he has the potential to be Mousa's replacement.

Did you see Mousa play at the age of 20 for AZ Alkamaar to make a like for like comparison?

 

[KILLA_SIN]

Onomah is only 20 and has not played in his preferred central midfield position for the first team. I am not sure how you can write him off. All I and many others have said are that he has the potential to be Mousa's replacement.

Did you see Mousa play at the age of 20 for AZ Alkamaar to make a like for like comparison?

Agree and have been arguing the same points, He has played out of position in the first team we have never seen him play in his natural position.

Just to add MD played upfront with LVG at Alkamer, Mark Hughes moved him to Midfield when he came to Fulham.