What's new

Player Watch: Marcus Edwards

FreddieYid

FreddieYid

Well-Known Member
Aug 1, 2011
1,369
4,020
elDiablo said:
Why sign wijnalum to block Edwards and josh.
Click to expand...

Hercules said:
So short sighted it is unbelievable.
Click to expand...

It's a fine balance... Looking to the future by giving young players opportunities to develope, while also making sure that the first team has the the required experience and quality to compete at the expected level right now.

I think to a man, most fans feel that we need another AM, and I fully expect us to sign one, but that doesn't mean that we're being short sighted at all, I don't believe anyone can accuse Poch of being that.

Our management team see more of Edwards than any of us, and know exactly where he is in his development and how ready he is for the first team.

Any signings (GW for example, who we don't even know we're after for sure) will no doubt be made with one eye on us having to compete in both the league and CL.

Edwards is an exceptional prospect, and when his opportunity comes this season, will be blooded in the cups and certain league games, but we can't yet expect him to be our answer when we're competing with Europes top clubs.

IF then, his impact and speed of development is Alli esq, amazing... But a sensible balance between being strong enough now, while also planning for the future is the key.

Everyone would soon be moaning if we become a top 10 team, because all we do is blood youngsters from our academy without addressing the current needs of the team.
 
Last edited:
G

greaves

Well-Known Member
Dec 6, 2006
6,175
9,098
FreddieYid said:
It's a fine balance... Looking to the future by giving young players opportunities to develope, while also making sure that the first team has the the required experience and quality to compete at the expected level right now.

I think to a man, most fans feel that we need another AM, and I fully expect us to sign one, but that doesn't mean that we're being short sighted at all, I don't believe anyone can accuse Poch of being that.

Our management team see more of Edwards than any of us, and know exactly where he is in his development and how ready he is for the first team.

Any signings (GW for example, who we don't even know we're after for sure) will no doubt be made with one eye on us having to compete in both the league and CL.

Edwards is an exceptional prospect, and when his opportunity comes this season, will be blooded in the cups and certain league games, but we can't yet expect him to be our answer when we're competing with Europes top clubs.

IF then, his impact and speed of development is Alli esq, amazing... But a sensible balance between being strong enough now, while also planning for the future is the key.

Everyone would soon be moaning if we become a top 10 team, because all we do is blood youngsters from our academy without addressing the current needs of the team.
Click to expand...

Agreed. Skill is one thing, mentality and hard work another. Let's see how he develops. Not saying he does not have these attributes, others will know. Post-Kyrgios (sp) caution!
 
Flashspur

Flashspur

Well-Known Member
Jul 28, 2012
6,883
9,069
Some people on here have said he has sharp turn of pace to go past players. I've never seen him as pacey, more an excellent dribbler. Is that right or has he suddenly turned into the road runner?
 
Kushal

Kushal

Banned
Jul 28, 2004
2,976
1,964
Now I hope the kid gets his head down and starts working hard to achieve the full potential he obviously possesses.

Could be a significant day in the short/medium term of our youth setup.
 
Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin

Well-Known Member
Oct 3, 2011
14,162
38,445
Flashspur said:
Some people on here have said he has sharp turn of pace to go past players. I've never seen him as pacey, more an excellent dribbler. Is that right or has he suddenly turned into the road runner?
Click to expand...

i'd say acceleration = 8 pace = 6.5, something like that. he's very quick off the mark and that coupled with his low centre of gravity and agility makes him very hard to stay with at least for the first 10m or so.
 
S

SurreySpur82

Well-Known Member
Jan 22, 2015
135
297
Fair enough. Just thought it was someone quoting twitter and getting presumptuous. If you're saying Breezer is ITK about these things then happy days :D
 
CoopsieDeadpool

CoopsieDeadpool

Well-Known Member
Jun 8, 2012
18,257
70,419
SurreySpur82 said:
Fair enough. Just thought it was someone quoting twitter and getting presumptuous. If you're saying Breezer is ITK about these things then happy days :D
Click to expand...

Nah, @Breezer is a dick :cautious: and I just like to argue :finger: :D

Seriously though, Breeze has respect of numerous posters on here, so it's safe to put a bit of faith in what he's said (y)
 
Breezer

Breezer

Position??? Magician!!!!
Aug 27, 2004
4,387
29,887
coopsieyid said:
Nah, @Breezer is a dick :cautious: and I just like to argue :finger: :D

Seriously though, Breeze has respect of numerous posters on here, so it's safe to put a bit of faith in what he's said (y)
Click to expand...
Yes agreed! :cautious:

I can only apologise for being late with the info. He signed last week but I was away on holiday so didn't know until i enquired last night.
 
wiggo24

wiggo24

Well-Known Member
Jan 5, 2013
5,091
36,808
Breezer said:
Yes agreed! :cautious:

I can only apologise for being late with the info. He signed last week but I was away on holiday so didn't know until i enquired last night.
Click to expand...

Would definitely make sense considering our sudden desire to put him in all our training pics/videos.

Happy days.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

mawspurs
Pro contract for Logan
Replies
1
Views
2K
Johnny J
Johnny J
mawspurs
Egan-Riley signs pro contract
Replies
0
Views
214
mawspurs
mawspurs
mawspurs
Tottenham Hotspur bidding for Algeria ace Mohamed Amoura
Replies
4
Views
1K
Locotoro
Locotoro
Top