- Jun 4, 2005
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I know I'm in the minority here but I'd be sad to see Townsend go. He has so much potential if coached correctly - he didn't get called up for England for nothing (yeah I know it's England, but still...). Also, he's a local lad and a genuine Spurs fan. I know that shouldn't matter and if we get someone great in to replace him then fair enough, but I'd love a player like that to succeed here, like Ledley did.
If Poch doesn't rate him or is happy to let him go, then he knows best and I'll completely support Poch in doing so, but that doesn't mean it won't come back to embarrass us in the future. When all's said and done, he's got an amazing left foot and if he can develop a football brain, I think he'll be a great player. Big 'if' but certainly a possibility. He's still only about 12, he'd currently be a great squad player to have, in my opinion.
If Poch doesn't rate him or is happy to let him go, then he knows best and I'll completely support Poch in doing so, but that doesn't mean it won't come back to embarrass us in the future. When all's said and done, he's got an amazing left foot and if he can develop a football brain, I think he'll be a great player. Big 'if' but certainly a possibility. He's still only about 12, he'd currently be a great squad player to have, in my opinion.