Player Watch Player Watch: Oliver Skipp

[JCRD]

I love Skipp and he was very good today.

Those who claim that the likes of Skipp and Davies arent good enough to be starters for us need to realise that these kind of players dont need to be in their world - starters. They can play agaisnt the inferior sides, without much of a drop off, just enough to give those that are deemed starters, a rest. Simple.

Players like Davies, Dier, Skipp, Sanchez.

 

[chrisd2k]

I love Skipp and he was very good today.

Those who claim that the likes of Skipp and Davies arent good enough to be starters for us need to realise that these kind of players dont need to be in their world - starters. They can play agaisnt the inferior sides, without much of a drop off, just enough to give those that are deemed starters, a rest. Simple.

Players like Davies, Dier, Skipp, Sanchez.

Dunno what you're actually saying here but any comparison of Skipp with Dier and Sanchez is misguided

 

[thebenjamin]

Loved him today. He really does have a bit of everything - game intelligence in particular.

 

[JCRD]

Dunno what you're actually saying here but any comparison of Skipp with Dier and Sanchez is misguided

Just go back a few pages and in other threads - Skipp was being touted as someone not good enough and that we needed elite players etc etc etc. The point im making (which perhaps wasnt artulated well) is Skipp may not be elite, along with the likes of Dier et al but they still serve a purpose. The whole players wont be starters etc is a red herring because all players are starters all 20 or so outfield players, theyll just play at different times. Rotation.

Anyways Skipp did well today and showed today the goods he showed before he got injured - always looking forward and first instinct was to play the ball forward and inbetween the lines.

 

[Timberwolf]

Always loved Skipp. People were ragging on him when he put in a couple of rusty cameos after a long injury lay-off and I thought that was very harsh. He was one of our only good players under Nuno and was very solid under Conte pre-injury and Bentancur's arrival.

He's got such a great attitude and I really hope he can get enough minutes to keep developing and be a big part of our squad going forward.

 

[Brian]

He so reminds me of Bobby Moore.

 

[Khilari]

He was great today! And so young - hope this opportunity helps him develop

 

[rossdapep]

He has a key ingredient - intensity.

First thought "Can I move it forward?"

If not, he moves it to the side and then moves in to space and at the same time checks where new space has opened up. If he gets the ball back, thats where hes gonna move it.

If there is space ahead of him, he drives into it. Always looking over his shoulder and forward.

The reason he got booked was because he tried to play a quick incisive pass to bypass the press and open the pitch up, it didn't come off and he ended up getting overstretched amd making the foul. That's ok.

We honestly need to appreciate players like this. Skipp's passes will sometimes fail to reach the target but the upside is much more worth it.

The difference between him and Winks is that Winks often showed a lack of bravery. The pass had to be pretty much nailed on for Winks to make it, otherwise he'd go sideways or backwards.

Skipp sees it quicker because he's not afraid to make a bad pass, but he also executes them very well.

He can also drive the ball and push the team up the pitch, whereas his reading of the game is very good too.

Imagine a LCB that plays on the front foot like Romero and if Conte would ever switch to 3 in midfield, to free up Bissouma and Bentancur and we are laughing

 

[stevespurs]

I’m a big fan of Skippy. I wanted him back at Spurs whilst he was at Norwich. We were crying out for his skill set then.

His defensive awareness and positioning, his mental and physical strength, his touch and passing are all big assets. He was arguably our biggest loss when injured last season.

I’ve been unwavering in my belief in his “future Spurs Captain material” too.
COYS

 

[soflapaul]

He has a key ingredient - intensity.

First thought "Can I move it forward?"

If not, he moves it to the side and then moves in to space and at the same time checks where new space has opened up. If he gets the ball back, thats where hes gonna move it.

If there is space ahead of him, he drives into it. Always looking over his shoulder and forward.

The reason he got booked was because he tried to play a quick incisive pass to bypass the press and open the pitch up, it didn't come off and he ended up getting overstretched amd making the foul. That's ok.

We honestly need to appreciate players like this. Skipp's passes will sometimes fail to reach the target but the upside is much more worth it.

The difference between him and Winks is that Winks often showed a lack of bravery. The pass had to be pretty much nailed on for Winks to make it, otherwise he'd go sideways or backwards.

Skipp sees it quicker because he's not afraid to make a bad pass, but he also executes them very well.

He can also drive the ball and push the team up the pitch, whereas his reading of the game is very good too.

Imagine a LCB that plays on the front foot like Romero and if Conte would ever switch to 3 in midfield, to free up Bissouma and Bentancur and we are laughing

spot on. The guy is young and he is still learning his craft. Most of his mistakes are aggressive with higher reward/risk. and he tends to know which section of the field he is in and tempers that risk the closer he is to go. I maybe reading too much onto it but he seems to me to have quite a bit of intelligence to his decision making

 

[allatsea]

He was great today! And so young - hope this opportunity helps him develop

More like Steve Perryman IMO.

 

[glacierSpurs]

He has a key ingredient - intensity.

First thought "Can I move it forward?"

If not, he moves it to the side and then moves in to space and at the same time checks where new space has opened up. If he gets the ball back, thats where hes gonna move it.

If there is space ahead of him, he drives into it. Always looking over his shoulder and forward.

The reason he got booked was because he tried to play a quick incisive pass to bypass the press and open the pitch up, it didn't come off and he ended up getting overstretched amd making the foul. That's ok.

We honestly need to appreciate players like this. Skipp's passes will sometimes fail to reach the target but the upside is much more worth it.

The difference between him and Winks is that Winks often showed a lack of bravery. The pass had to be pretty much nailed on for Winks to make it, otherwise he'd go sideways or backwards.

Skipp sees it quicker because he's not afraid to make a bad pass, but he also executes them very well.

He can also drive the ball and push the team up the pitch, whereas his reading of the game is very good too.

Imagine a LCB that plays on the front foot like Romero and if Conte would ever switch to 3 in midfield, to free up Bissouma and Bentancur and we are laughing

This.

People always tend to see him as a defensive CM. While he may not be the creative one (but hey, who knows what's in the future), he's actually very progressive, always looking to pass forward. I won't be surprise to see the team having more possession, key passes, and more touches in the opposition half with him than without him.

 

[G Ron]

I would’ve started Sarr ahead of him yesterday (on recent form), but the coaches showed they know far better than me as he was outstanding.

Interesting listening to the Stellini interview post match as he mentioned that Skipp is one of those players where everything needs to feel right for him to really thrive. He’s obviously in a good place at the moment and he’s shown that with recent appearances which started with the cameo at Preston (I think) where he came on and looked really sharp.

Agree with many other posters that he could be a big player for us for the remainder of the season as we need someone to progress the ball through the thirds and his natural instinct is to look forward.

 

[coy-spurs1882]

I would’ve started Sarr ahead of him yesterday (on recent form), but the coaches showed they know far better than me as he was outstanding.

Interesting listening to the Stellini interview post match as he mentioned that Skipp is one of those players where everything needs to feel right for him to really thrive. He’s obviously in a good place at the moment and he’s shown that with recent appearances which started with the cameo at Preston (I think) where he came on and looked really sharp.

Agree with many other posters that he could be a big player for us for the remainder of the season as we need someone to progress the ball through the thirds and his natural instinct is to look forward.

apparently we are forced to do so as Sarr had a knock

 

[G Ron]

apparently we are forced to do so as Sarr had a knock

Ah I wasn’t aware of that and as I could see Sarr warming up in front of me I had no idea he was carrying an injury. worked out well for us anyway!

 

[GutBucket]

Never worried when he plays. Same for Sarr.

 

[littlewilly]

He so reminds me of Bobby Moore.

In what way? I really don't see any resemblance but would be interested to read your view.

 

[THE SPURSBOY]

I can’t see it in him to be a constant performer for a top four and CL team. Ok squad player like for now when the main players are out or rested.

 

[djhotspur]

I would’ve started Sarr ahead of him yesterday (on recent form), but the coaches showed they know far better than me as he was outstanding.

Interesting listening to the Stellini interview post match as he mentioned that Skipp is one of those players where everything needs to feel right for him to really thrive. He’s obviously in a good place at the moment and he’s shown that with recent appearances which started with the cameo at Preston (I think) where he came on and looked really sharp.

Agree with many other posters that he could be a big player for us for the remainder of the season as we need someone to progress the ball through the thirds and his natural instinct is to look forward.

Sarr had a knock which was why he started from the bench

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

The one thing that’s always been amazing about Skipp is his game intelligence.

Even when he was 16, I was amazed at how intelligent he was with his reading of the game, his decision making and positioning.

That has always been evident no matter what level he plays at. A great sign of a player with a high ceiling.