Son Heung Min - signed
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I wrote a long post about Son earlier in this thread, which many found informative, but I really need to reiterate to everyone again to temper expectations in the near term. I'm already seeing people talking about him going straight into the squad and expecting him to play immediately.
First of all, he is going to need some time to adapt. This is a big move for him and it'll take time to get used to his new surroundings and settle into a different country. Second of all, he has been called up by the South Korean National Team for AFC World Cup Qualifiers on September 3rd and September 8th. He has to fly out early next week to Seoul to join up with them for the game on Thursday. Then he'll fly with the team to Lebanon for their second game. He might not even train with Spurs until a few days before the Sunderland game. Expecting him to come in for that game is pretty unrealistic. This isn't a Pedro situation, where he is close to and has played with players in the squad and already knows the manager. There is a learning curve here, and you might not see him until our first Europa match. This is all part of the issue with buying very late in the window, especially someone from abroad. Lloris wasn't a regular until October of 2012. Lamela was always playing catch-up, as he too had to leave for national team duty right after he was signed (though there was more of a buffer that year between the end of the window and the international break). Pochettino also eased in Fazio last season, who featured primarily in Europa matches before getting a chance in the league. Yes, this is a big money purchase, but we shouldn't assume it's a mortal lock that he'll be thrown in at the deep end without getting used to his environment a bit.
First of all, he is going to need some time to adapt. This is a big move for him and it'll take time to get used to his new surroundings and settle into a different country. Second of all, he has been called up by the South Korean National Team for AFC World Cup Qualifiers on September 3rd and September 8th. He has to fly out early next week to Seoul to join up with them for the game on Thursday. Then he'll fly with the team to Lebanon for their second game. He might not even train with Spurs until a few days before the Sunderland game. Expecting him to come in for that game is pretty unrealistic. This isn't a Pedro situation, where he is close to and has played with players in the squad and already knows the manager. There is a learning curve here, and you might not see him until our first Europa match. This is all part of the issue with buying very late in the window, especially someone from abroad. Lloris wasn't a regular until October of 2012. Lamela was always playing catch-up, as he too had to leave for national team duty right after he was signed (though there was more of a buffer that year between the end of the window and the international break). Pochettino also eased in Fazio last season, who featured primarily in Europa matches before getting a chance in the league. Yes, this is a big money purchase, but we shouldn't assume it's a mortal lock that he'll be thrown in at the deep end without getting used to his environment a bit.
theShiznit
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From what I've seen he appears to be right footed, but extremely capable with both.
Only thing that makes me think right is that his left footed goals appear to be curlers or placed shots but his right footed goals have curlers and well struck laces shots.
Not seen a player so two footed for Spurs since Ginola (So good with both feet you couldn't tell which) or Leonhardsen (so average with both you couldn't tell which...)
HappySpur
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In a way, this legitimizes Son. Every player needs a poster who just doesn't like him. Even Bale had people who thought has was gash, until he hit that run of form that made him one of the best in the world and then they just kind of stopped posting*
But you're welcome to feelings of woe or negativity. I remember Blake Griffin was this way about one player (and I apologize as I can't remember his name) but he was 100% correct. Conversely, I was pretty negative about Crouch, and he turned out to be a great fit for us and scored a goal that got us to the CL. So be wary of having to admit you were wrong for years if this kid turns out to be really good
You don't want to get invited into my select group of "Posters Who Are So Bad at Scouting That They Could Actually Scout for THFC" Although since I am the only member, I could use a treasurerBut I do hope that you will give him a chance now that we have him. It has to be legit, because any foreign player needs six months on average to adjust. So I hope you will put aside your worries and cheer him on....and even hope that you are wrong. If you do, then you earn the right to yell "I told you so" if it doesn't work out and that is a pretty cool payout. And if he does work out, you get the pay-out of a player that made us better.
*not saying he is Bale
In a way, this legitimizes Son. Every player needs a poster who just doesn't like him. Even Bale had people who thought has was gash, until he hit that run of form that made him one of the best in the world and then they just kind of stopped posting*
But you're welcome to feelings of woe or negativity. I remember Blake Griffin was this way about one player (and I apologize as I can't remember his name) but he was 100% correct. Conversely, I was pretty negative about Crouch, and he turned out to be a great fit for us and scored a goal that got us to the CL. So be wary of having to admit you were wrong for years if this kid turns out to be really good
But I do hope that you will give him a chance now that we have him. It has to be legit, because any foreign player needs six months on average to adjust. So I hope you will put aside your worries and cheer him on....and even hope that you are wrong. If you do, then you earn the right to yell "I told you so" if it doesn't work out and that is a pretty cool payout. And if he does work out, you get the pay-out of a player that made us better.
*not saying he is Bale
Would you accept me as treasurer? But I need to know how much you've got in the kitty.
Littleharry
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Just woke up after nights. So happy Son has signed, wanted him two years ago. My bed sheets are seeing some proper tenting action now.
Luka Van der Bale
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He himself says he's right footed on the official site
Have to say he's scored some crackers with his left though.
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EnfieldYiddo
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So what has been the general consensus from Bayer fans following the sale?
It seemed very mixed when it broke, some a bit gutted but others happy as he is supposedly inconsistent and runs down blind alleys.
Should we be worried there isn't an overwhelming majority that are upset or?
Same goes for N'jie.
For what it's worth, what I've seen of Son he looks a cracking signing but it's limited viewing.
It seemed very mixed when it broke, some a bit gutted but others happy as he is supposedly inconsistent and runs down blind alleys.
Should we be worried there isn't an overwhelming majority that are upset or?
Same goes for N'jie.
For what it's worth, what I've seen of Son he looks a cracking signing but it's limited viewing.
TheAmerican
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Celebrate good Son! Come-on!
It's the heung-min son song!
It's the heung-min son song!
Has the military sevice issue been discussed? Sorry I've not got the time to go through the thread but I always thought this transfer would never happen because of this so how do we deal with it? Not like Levy to have a player with no re-sale value.
http://fusion.net/story/135321/son-heung-min-military-service-in-south-korea/
http://fusion.net/story/135321/son-heung-min-military-service-in-south-korea/
EnfieldYiddo
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Only every other page for the last 60 but aside from that...
TheAmerican
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It's literally been on almost every page. It's been agreed he can delay it well into his 30s.
lukespurs7
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Most importantly I think him and N'Jie may bring a bit of excitement back to the lane.
Dundalk_Spur
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He himself says he's right footed on the official site
I was just going by a Four Four Two video and the fact a lot of his good work was on the right cutting in on his left and scoring some very good goals.Either way I am happy.
matthew.absurdum
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His world cup goal is really good
THFCSPURS19
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I briefly asked some English-speaking Leverkusen fans on Twitter about him, and the views of Leverkusen fans, and I pointed out that some of their fans were almost happy about this.
One response was basically that those fans were twats, and he thinks that anyone who believes the team will be better off without Son is crazy.
Cavehillspur
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Indeed, bums off seats types here's hoping.
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