Player Watch Player Watch: Oliver Skipp

[EQP]

The way Norwich play is really perfect for his style, it wouldn't be the worst thing for him to be on loan there next season in the prem but I could also see him getting minutes with us if Winks, Sissoko are potentially moved on.

He does get a lot of time on the ball in the championship and it remains to be seen how he would cope in the Premier against high pressing teams.

Obviously, quality of opposition here is not the same as what he would see in the Premier league but it does show how comfortable he is with being pressed.

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[punkisback]

Obviously, quality of opposition here is not the same as what he would see in the Premier league but it does show how comfortable he is with being pressed.

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The Dutch players send he played like De Jong

 

[markdadude]

Obviously, quality of opposition here is not the same as what he would see in the Premier league but it does show how comfortable he is with being pressed.

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His feet when he's receiving under pressure are starting to look a bit Modricy. Remarkable

 

[bubble07]

Long term this loan makes sense but we could have done with him this season. He could have played all the cup games which are 12 games plus a few late cameos in the league

 

[muppetman]

Long term this loan makes sense but we could have done with him this season. He could have played all the cup games which are 12 games plus a few late cameos in the league

He could, but I'm not sure he would have done so. He needs the exposure to prove he can deliver and be relied upon which is at least partly what the loan is about - so I agree with you that it makes sense.

Keep him there for the remainder of this season and then reassess but I wouldn't be surprised to see him loaned again next season in the Prem - either with the Canaries or another team.

 

[al_pacino]

Long term this loan makes sense but we could have done with him this season. He could have played all the cup games which are 12 games plus a few late cameos in the league

He's getting this season what KWP didn't, getting experience of adult football. Playing a handful (or a few more) of games would be no good.

 

[littlewilly]

Naylor was maybe a good 3 inch taller.

I didn’t say they were twins.

 

[cliff jones]

Long term this loan makes sense but we could have done with him this season. He could have played all the cup games which are 12 games plus a few late cameos in the league

Hes in the right place, on balance. But even though PEH appears to be made of titanium, one bad injury to him and Captain Hindsight would certainly agree with you

 

[bubble07]

Hes in the right place, on balance. But even though PEH appears to be made of titanium, one bad injury to him and Captain Hindsight would certainly agree with you

Not even an injury. Its to keep PEH at optimum levels but looking forward to seeing him for us next season

 

[Cochise]

Realistically, he'd be ideal to have as an either or alongside option with regards to PEH.

Skipp has got a really nice range of passing to his game. I really like how he can make those 10-15 yard ground passes that just fizz across the turf as he bisects a midfield. They don't bobble along or skip up on the person receiving the ball, controllable and a massive difference when progressing an attack.

 

[Qualsonic]

 

[Montalbano]

Norwich fans are calling him the “EFL Kante” lmao

 

[eViL]

 

[EQP]

He could, but I'm not sure he would have done so. He needs the exposure to prove he can deliver and be relied upon which is at least partly what the loan is about - so I agree with you that it makes sense.

Keep him there for the remainder of this season and then reassess but I wouldn't be surprised to see him loaned again next season in the Prem - either with the Canaries or another team.

He's more than ready to play a part in the Spurs 1st team next season. I'm really excited about a Skipp & PEH CM pairing. The fact that both players are defensively solid, don't panic at the nearest sight of opposition pressure and can pass the ball will make our team even more dynamic.

 

[idontgetit]

He's more than ready to play a part in the Spurs 1st team next season. I'm really excited about a Skipp & PEH CM pairing. The fact that both players are defensively solid, don't panic at the nearest sight of opposition pressure and can pass the ball will make our team even more dynamic.

I'd rather we played with one DM and rotated Skipp and PEH but with Mou I guess it's inevitable.

 

[EQP]

I'd rather we played with one DM and rotated Skipp and PEH but with Mou I guess it's inevitable.

As we've seen with PEH, he's not just a DM, he can help start counter-attacks from deep and even move the ball up the field. Having players who are capable of helping on both sides of the game makes us more dynamic and we can adjust our approach depending on the opposition or the circumstance ( looking for a goal or closing down shop).

 

[eViL]

As we've seen with PEH, he's not just a DM, he can help start counter-attacks from deep and even move the ball up the field. Having players who are capable of helping on both sides of the game makes us more dynamic and we can adjust our approach depending on the opposition or the circumstance ( looking for a goal or closing down shop).

I think it'll actually allow PEH to move into his more natural position, pressing higher up with Skipp being the defensive shield.

 

[razzmaster]

Is it too late to recall Skipp? Far better option than Sissoko or Winks and a real competitor in the centre of the park.

 

[EaMidSpurs]

Couldn't we recall Skipp & they can have Winks....win win

 

[yankspurs]

We have to recall him and play him next to Hojbjerg. Winks & Sissoko are atrocious players.