The Spurs Youth Thread – 2016/2017

[IGSpur]

Is that Anis Mehmeti or are you talking about a different player?

Yes didn't realise it had auto corrected. Will change

 

[Spurzinho]

First Fulham goal set up by Ryan Fredericks skinning his man down the right. Second Fulham goal set up by Fredericks skinning his man down the right and Sessegnon tapping in at the far post.

 

[IGSpur]

It'll be Anis, where did you hear that news IG? He was very highly rated when he arrived.

His social media

 

[IGSpur]

Last few games I watched Anis play he was playing a more wide role,he had got a lot taller and does have a good touch but he does disappear a lot in games so it would not be a total shock.

Very few times I'd seen him, while he looked like he had ability he didn't stand out. Could see why he was initially picked up though.

 

[Spurzinho]

Sessegnon's attacking movement is fantastic. He's pretty strong, as well, for someone so slight. I'd be a bit worried about him defensively but as a wing back he's got real potential.

 

[IGSpur]

Sessegnon's attacking movement is fantastic. He's pretty strong, as well, for someone so slight. I'd be a bit worried about him defensively but as a wing back he's got real potential.

This is what I touched upon, when people wanted us to sign him but then questioned KWP's defensive ability. KWP is probably a better defender than Sessegnon, caveat is I've only seen Sessegnon play for England. If Sessegnon could play in Championship and not be a liability physically KWP could play in Prem, esp when you consider Championship is a more physical league. I think people forget these people are still training against adults they won't get bullied unless they face someone that will bully most defenders.

Sessegnon's strength is definitely his attacking, and if we don't fancy Brown or Tsaroulla (or Ogilvie), who have potential (but he is better than now) then I'd definitely be happy to have him. However, waiting for the other two to develop could be just as beneficial (especially Tsaroulla attackingwise).

 

[beats1]

I expect to see Harrison leave on loan and I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to see Onomah go as well

Both need game time if they are to progress otherwise they are doing nothing

 

[IGSpur]

Thought CCV had a great game today. He was my MOTM just over Winks based off the fact that he slotted back in so easily, won 90% of his headers against an experienced striker and made at least one excellent block.

Winks was excellent once again. Every now and then I feel he should turn forward on the ball more or even play that killer ball sooner but that will come when he is more confident and established. So far he has been playing excellently and what I like about this game more than others is I felt he took the responsibility of trying to make things happen, whereas sometime usually he'd be happy just to help tick things along. Doing really well this season so pleased for him.

If we ever needed confirmation that ITK is true the fact KWP was on the bench more or less proves he has signed that contract. Was willing for him to come on ahead of Onomah at the end, shame he didn't get on but good he seems to now be in Poch's plan.

Bit frustrating that the most talented of the 3 is still getting odd time, at this point while I would never have wanted to loan him out, with even Sissoko improving its looking less and less likely he'll find time, so a loan probably would be best.

 

[IGSpur]

I expect to see Harrison leave on loan and I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to see Onomah go as well

Both need game time if they are to progress otherwise they are doing nothing

Where would you send Harrison?

 

[Romulus]

i dont think harrison would get any game time in the top 2 leagues and would probably struggle in league 1 imo

 

[spurs9]

Thought CCV had a great game today. He was my MOTM just over Winks based off the fact that he slotted back in so easily, won 90% of his headers against an experienced striker and made at least one excellent block.

Winks was excellent once again. Every now and then I feel he should turn forward on the ball more or even play that killer ball sooner but that will come when he is more confident and established. So far he has been playing excellently and what I like about this game more than others is I felt he took the responsibility of trying to make things happen, whereas sometime usually he'd be happy just to help tick things along. Doing really well this season so pleased for him.

If we ever needed confirmation that ITK is true the fact KWP was on the bench more or less proves he has signed that contract. Was willing for him to come on ahead of Onomah at the end, shame he didn't get on but good he seems to now be in Poch's plan.

Bit frustrating that the most talented of the 3 is still getting odd time, at this point while I would never have wanted to loan him out, with even Sissoko improving its looking less and less likely he'll find time, so a loan probably would be best.

I thought Winks was much closer to MOM than CCV (who also had a good game). TBH, I would have Winks as MOM followed by GKN.

 

[IGSpur]

i dont think harrison would get any game time in the top 2 leagues and would probably struggle in league 1 imo

As he is still quite wiry I'd also be reluctant. Tbf I think we have more time with Harrison. I think he is a year or so behind in development when compared with the other young players who are closer to the first team.

In his first year as a scholar, Akindayini played the majority of games uptop for the u18s. Onomah, CCV and KWP were all regulars, with Onomah also playing u21s, which is a lot of development, as you know, at that level. Winks was of course a 2nd year and playing u21s.

As a 2nd year Harrison played a full season at u18s, Onomah was an u21 regular, KWP essentially a regular, and CCV a regular while also playing for US u23s.

Harrison can probably bide his time a bit more and build a little more. Him staying here and continuing u23s wouldn't be bad. Then see how he does preseason and maybe send him on loan next year.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

@IGSpur - were you on the Youth Podcast with Windy and thfcacademy?

 

[IGSpur]

I thought Winks was much closer to MOM than CCV (who also had a good game). TBH, I would have Winks as MOM followed by GKN.

I think CCV played better relatively speaking. In that , considering he has played a lot less football than Winks I was impressed with how he slotted i comfortably in a risky position. Objectively you are right, Winks was our best player overall

 

[spurs9]

I think CCV played better relatively speaking. In that , considering he has played a lot less football than Winks I was impressed with how he slotted i comfortably in a risky position. Objectively you are right, Winks was our best player overall

Yeah CCV played well for sure and looked very comfortable. Despite Winks playing more, he still impressed me. I think Carroll will be sold as soon as we can find a buyer now that he is behind Winks.

 

[allpaths]

I'd loan Harrison only if the right team comes a long that play good football and give him good minutes. I wouldn't force him out, especially with Janssen being a shitshow.

Onomah needs to go out and play grown-up football week in week out.

 

[IGSpur]

@IGSpur - were you on the Youth Podcast with Windy and thfcacademy?

Ye, how did you know?

 

[IGSpur]

So our u15s came 4th in the Sonnenland Cup. It looks like it was for the 02 borns, so I believe our current u15s. We lost to Augsbury 2-1 in 3rd place play-off, but beat them in the group stages. It was indoor 6-a-side.

RB Leipzig beat Stuttgart in the final.

Other teams involved include Rangers, Liverpool, Dortmund, 1860 Munich and other top German clubs.

Noni Madeuke was voted player of the tournament here's a translated quote from a write-up "The number 10 of the Tottenham Hotspur was chosen as the best player of the tournament: Chukwunonso Madueke inspired the 1500 spectators with tricks, good passes, strong two-fights and five goals. "

Congrats Noni, impressive considering the number of high profile teams

http://www.pnp.de/mobile/blitztor_und_premierensieg_leipziger_st_rmen_sonnenland_cup_2356000/

Haven't got a squad list but players I can identify from the highlights are

4-Kane Patterson
5-Marcus Muir
9- Tarrelle Whittaker
10-Noni Madeuke

Highlights here http://www.fupa.net/liga/sonnenland-cup-c-junioren if you do have time to look you will see Madeuke causes a lot of problems. Almost like Oduwa in CM

 

[Romulus]

So our u15s came 4th in the Sonnenland Cup. It looks like it was for the 02 borns, so I believe our current u15s. We lost to Augsbury 2-1 in 3rd place play-off, but beat them in the group stages. It was indoor 6-a-side.

RB Leipzig beat Stuttgart in the final.

Other teams involved include Rangers, Liverpool, Dortmund, 1860 Munich and other top German clubs.

Noni Madeuke was voted player of the tournament here's a translated quote from a write-up "The number 10 of the Tottenham Hotspur was chosen as the best player of the tournament: Chukwunonso Madueke inspired the 1500 spectators with tricks, good passes, strong two-fights and five goals. "

Congrats Noni, impressive considering the number of high profile teams

http://www.pnp.de/mobile/blitztor_und_premierensieg_leipziger_st_rmen_sonnenland_cup_2356000/

Haven't got a squad list but players I can identify from the highlights are

4-Kane Patterson
5-Marcus Muir
9- Tarrelle Whittaker
10-Noni Madeuke

Highlights here http://www.fupa.net/liga/sonnenland-cup-c-junioren if you do have time to look you will see Madeuke causes a lot of problems. Almost like Oduwa in CM

i noticed Skipp playing there as well. I would have thought he was way above this level after looking so comfortable at u18 level and in the UEFA youth league

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Ye, how did you know?

Think you mentioned your Twitter handle on here before.