Ryan Sessegnon

[DJS]

I’m not so sure i see us playing with a back three next season given we have Eriksen, Dele, Son, Lamela and Moura (and dare I say it, Bale??) as attacking midfield options.

Plus Toby on way out although I guess Dier could play right side and also we’re being linked with de Ligt?

Would think we would be in for a more specialised left back who can also play back four as although Davies was very good we could do with more pace and threat from left back.

I do want Sessegnon though so would be very interesting to see how we deploy him.

 

[buckley]

If last nights performance was the only time I had watched sessegnon I would not touch him with a barge pole but I have seen enough previously to make me think this would be a great signing also Bale when older than Sessegnon put in the odd naff performance

 

[thelak]

I don’t think he’d provide the stability Toby provided last year, no, but I think he’s a preferable option to a Toby who doesn’t want to be here.

A valuable player on big wages who doesn’t want to be at the club is of no use to us. I think we need to accept that ship has sailed now, and snap up a potentially world class replacement if one becomes available.

Have you not seen Toby’s Twitter Account! Die hard spurs fan

 

[TEESSIDE1]

Difference is they both proved it at a higher level in the Prem first.

The days of letting this happen are now few and far between. As soon as a player with potential is signed by a decent club and they do well their value goes through the roof (silly money). We brought in Bale and Alli from leagues/sides that were below Celtic’s level... why not do the same with Tierney.

 

[Joeyboey]

His passing and touch worry me, technically i'm really not sold. He's obviously a real poacher inside the box but his play outside looks quite basic. The fee being quoted is quite frankly ridiculous in my humble opinion.

 

[wirE]

You need to take your opportunities when they come.

If Sessegnon is the right fit for us and as good as some think we need to make it happen.

Imo I don't see that happening now

 

[dtxspurs]

I agree but let's be real, Sessegnon at 18 yrs old ain't the one we're looking for right now to make a difference next season. We need a more experienced player

That's my whole point.

 

[Trix]

The days of letting this happen are now few and far between. As soon as a player with potential is signed by a decent club and they do well their value goes through the roof (silly money). We brought in Bale and Alli from leagues/sides that were below Celtic’s level... why not do the same with Tierney.

I'm not saying not to. Just that you can't use Vic and VVD to justify Tierny being able to make the step up. Even though Celtic are a half decent side, there is no competition in that league. Celtic apart the SPL is much weaker than the Championship imo. The lack of week to week competitive games is the reason I wouldn't buy anyone direct from Celtic though, as it isn't difficult to look good every week against most of those SPL sides.

 

[dtxspurs]

Well if they're not they should be. He was right up there for assists and chances created for fullbacks this season. Besides, it's not really the FBs job to 'scare' the opposition. Davies is as solid as they come in this league in that position.

You might have a point at RB, although I still have faith that Aurier can be that guy, but we absolutely do not need to replace Davies and I would be staggered if we did so.

Its not the Fb's job to scare opposition you're right but ours did and thats what set us apart. Look at the top teams in world football, their fullbacks are unbelievable and essentially additional wingers/midfielders. Not to mention with Davies and Trippier we lineup with zero speed on the field except Son if he's playing. We are painfully slow moving the ball. CM and fullbacks have to be our main priority this summer.

 

[TEESSIDE1]

I'm not saying not to. Just that you can't use Vic and VVD to justify Tierny being able to make the step up. Even though Celtic are a half decent side, there is no competition in that league. Celtic apart the SPL is much weaker than the Championship imo. The lack of week to week competitive games is the reason I wouldn't buy anyone direct from Celtic though, as it isn't difficult to look good every week against most of those SPL sides.

I agree that it’s difficult to judge the quality in the SPL and the majority of players aren’t good enough. You’ve Dembele whom could arguably do well in the EPL but he’s forever injured whereas Tierney has the raw attributes to succeed at a higher level. Sessegnon’s playing in the championship which is arguably a bit better than SPL and again he has excellent raw attributes but still looks like a fish out of water at times. Then there’s Alli whom played in league one which I’d definitely say is below the standard Celtic play at. If Tierney’s available at a sensible fee then I think we should go in for him.

 

[dontcallme]

That's my whole point.

Imagine if we had thought the same when buying Bale and Alli.

When quality becomes available you go for it.

 

[hellava_tough]

I'm not saying not to. Just that you can't use Vic and VVD to justify Tierny being able to make the step up. Even though Celtic are a half decent side, there is no competition in that league. Celtic apart the SPL is much weaker than the Championship imo. The lack of week to week competitive games is the reason I wouldn't buy anyone direct from Celtic though, as it isn't difficult to look good every week against most of those SPL sides.

I remember 10+ years ago, there was always a debate about how good the SPL was and whether Celtic or Rangers would do well in the PL

The fact that the debate has petered out and the SPL is all but ignored South of the border, is indicative of the standard of football up there these days

 

[EQP]

Lloris
KWP - Sanchez - De Ligt - Vert - Sessegnon
Wanyama---Eriksen/Winks
Lucas/Eriksen ------- Lamela
Kane
​

If we were to sign Sessegnon + De Ligt, the above formation would be great to see. I think KWP and Sessegnon as wingbacks would help our attack.

 

[Trippier the RB fantastic]

I’m not so sure i see us playing with a back three next season given we have Eriksen, Dele, Son, Lamela and Moura (and dare I say it, Bale??) as attacking midfield options.

Plus Toby on way out although I guess Dier could play right side and also we’re being linked with de Ligt?

Would think we would be in for a more specialised left back who can also play back four as although Davies was very good we could do with more pace and threat from left back.

I do want Sessegnon though so would be very interesting to see how we deploy him.

Totally agree mate. As you say if we revert to our old wingback system that would leave Dele, Eriksen, Lamela, Lucas and Son pretty much vying for two positions in behind Kane. Our squad would need major tweaking to go back to this formation - More dynamic wingbacks etc.

 

[dtxspurs]

Lloris
KWP - Sanchez - De Ligt - Vert - Sessegnon
Wanyama---Eriksen/Winks
Lucas/Eriksen ------- Lamela
Kane
​

If we were to sign Sessegnon + De Ligt, the above formation would be great to see. I think KWP and Sessegnon as wingbacks would help our attack.

Son or Dele >>>>> Lamela, and I love Lamela but he aint starting in that lineup.

 

[EQP]

Son or Dele >>>>> Lamela, and I love Lamela but he aint starting in that lineup.

If we have Sessegnon as a LWB, I would want Lamela on that side helping him out/ covering for Ryan when he makes those forward runs. The hope is, Ryan can pick up some of that aggression and pressuring that Lamela excels at. Plus, with Ryan's pace, Lamela can play those through balls to him and even drive further upfield knowing that he has more room to operate and threaten the defense.

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

If we have Sessegnon as a LWB, I would want Lamela on that side helping him out/ covering for Ryan when he makes those forward runs. The hope is, Ryan can pick up some of that aggression and pressuring that Lamela excels at. Plus, with Ryan's pace, Lamela can play those through balls to him and even drive further upfield knowing that he has more room to operate and threaten the defense.

If we went three at the back and wing backs - then the two AMs play more centrally - Lamela would not be on the left side to help out.

In the 4231, the outside AMs help track back, but in a 3421, it would be the CMs responsible for helping to cover the WingBacks.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Hahahahahhaahhahahahahaaha.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6272278/ryan-sessegnon-man-utd-100m-fulham-price/

Manchester United target Ryan Sessegnon valued at £100million by Fulham

Championship Player of the Year is wanted by the Red Devils as well as Tottenham this summer

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

Totally agree mate. As you say if we revert to our old wingback system that would leave Dele, Eriksen, Lamela, Lucas and Son pretty much vying for two positions in behind Kane. Our squad would need major tweaking to go back to this formation - More dynamic wingbacks etc.

Herc has said we may have to get "creative" at CM, and that could certainly include pushing Eriksen or Dele back to a deeper role.

 

[Hercules]

Hahahahahhaahhahahahahaaha.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6272278/ryan-sessegnon-man-utd-100m-fulham-price/

Manchester United target Ryan Sessegnon valued at £100million by Fulham

Championship Player of the Year is wanted by the Red Devils as well as Tottenham this summer

Yeh right!!!...???

Nobody in this world is going to pay even half of that. 50m with incentives based contract over 5 years, depending if he achieved certain levels.

I still think he was ill-advised in the contract he signed.