Adjusting to English football

Kiwi Red · 20th July 2008, 04:17

There's been a lot of talk over the last few years over the success of players to adapt, or the failure of players to adapt, to the Premiership and England in general.

Success stories include Fernando Torres, Berbatov, Sagna and loads more.

Famous failures such as Shevchenko, (half of Chelsea's signings!!), and others there as well.

So, my question is, what do you think are the defining factors in players adjusting to the league?
Age?
Position?
Speed?
Club they play for?
What league they were in previously?

I think age is a big factor. Young players find it easier to develop than the old established players.

What do people reckon?

Sarni · 20th July 2008, 04:36

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They say so.

amolbhatia100 · 20th July 2008, 07:17

Applying your talents in a new environment is always a challenge no matter where the new location is. Its just that adjusting is harder when the standard of football leapsfrogs a few notches to what you've been used to OR your new league is played in a manner that exposes your potential weaknesses.

soulblight3r · 20th July 2008, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarni

You can tell he's an alien when his balls are on his left bicep

20th July 2008, 04:17	#1 (permalink)
Kiwi Red Youth Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 315	Adjusting to English football There's been a lot of talk over the last few years over the success of players to adapt, or the failure of players to adapt, to the Premiership and England in general. Success stories include Fernando Torres, Berbatov, Sagna and loads more. Famous failures such as Shevchenko, (half of Chelsea's signings!!), and others there as well. So, my question is, what do you think are the defining factors in players adjusting to the league? Age? Position? Speed? Club they play for? What league they were in previously? I think age is a big factor. Young players find it easier to develop than the old established players. What do people reckon?

20th July 2008, 04:36	#2 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 11,831	+ = = They say so.

20th July 2008, 07:17	#3 (permalink)
amolbhatia100 Has excellent taste in women Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: india Posts: 11,252	Applying your talents in a new environment is always a challenge no matter where the new location is. Its just that adjusting is harder when the standard of football leapsfrogs a few notches to what you've been used to OR your new league is played in a manner that exposes your potential weaknesses.