Adel Taarabt

Drifter · 19th October 2009, 07:43

Tottenham midfielder Adel Taarabt is enjoying an outstanding spell on-loan at QPR.

Taarabt scored a wonder goal from 20 yards after a superb solo run to open the scoring for QPR as they eased past Preston.

And the midfielder, on-loan from Spurs, admits he models his game on former Manchester United star Cantona.

Taarabt, who is looking for a return to the top-flight as soon as possible, said: ‘I am from Marseille, the city of Cantona and Zidane.

"They like to entertain the fans, I try to, too. I have a clause that if a Premier League club wants me, I can leave in January.

"Spurs wanted me to sign a contract (extension) in the summer but I wanted to go to Spain or Italy. They wouldn’t let me, so I went back to the Championship to show what I can do, and hopefully I’ll be in the Premier League soon."

Taarabt, watched from the stands by Rangers legend Rodney Marsh, was labelled a genius by boss Jim Magilton afterwards.

prateik · 19th October 2009, 07:51

saw it in the league show . good goal , won a penalty too.. but not top4 worthy. . not yet anyway.

maybe a sunderland or a wigan could do with him .

anything about now · 19th October 2009, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by prateik

saw it in the league show . good goal , won a penalty too.. but not top4 worthy. . not yet anyway.

maybe a sunderland or a wigan could do with him .

yeah i agree, he would add some flair and unpredictability for them. Not sure how much he's improved, but last time i saw him which was last season i believe, he has the talent but desperately lacks a footballing brain, even worse than Nani

Decotron · 19th October 2009, 10:26

Could be a late bloomer. Technically this lad is ridiculously talented.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 19th October 2009, 17:07

All he lacks is maturity. Just like Nani.

cesc's_mullet · 20th October 2009, 02:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decotron

Could be a late bloomer. Technically this lad is ridiculously talented.

I agree. He's very good on the ball.

KingEric7 · 20th October 2009, 04:50

Forgot about this guy. He was Spurs' Zidane wasn't he?

Admittedly, when I saw him play, he looked like an absolutely extraordinary talent, but I've not heard anything about him in about a year.

IhabX7 · 20th October 2009, 08:29

Has a better technique than most top four teams' players. I hope he improves a bit more so a team like United comes in for him. A joy to watch.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 20th October 2009, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by IhabX7

Has a better technique than most top four teams' players. I hope he improves a bit more so a team like United comes in for him. A joy to watch.

I agree

Xander45 · 20th October 2009, 12:09

I remember him playing a few games for Spurs a while back, whenever he came off the bench he brought some much needed energy to the side. Fantastic feet, very quick and an eye for a pass. The only problem is he seems to overdo it, showboats too much from what i remember of him. Obviously that can change with time, and it seems it has. He does have all the qualities to be a very good player, we'll have to wait and see.

Drifter · 24th October 2009, 18:13

Nice goal from a freekick against Derby

SharkyMcShark · 24th November 2010, 07:00

Cracking brace on the weekend. He's been in hot form for QPR this season.

Neutral · 24th November 2010, 07:42

Only turned 21 a few months ago...so the of him being a 'late bloomer' doesn't come into it.

When he was at Tottenham a couple of seasons ago...he was all tricks and flicks, nothing else. But he seems to have added some substance to that, and especially this season, 8 goals in 18 appearances.

He'll end up moving on somewhere, but his temperament remains an issue to me.

Minkaro · 24th November 2010, 08:27

He seems to have an impact on every episode of the FL show I watch.

Is he QPR's player now permanently?

GlastonSpur · 24th November 2010, 11:41

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Originally Posted by Minkaro

... Is he QPR's player now permanently?

Yes

Donut · 24th November 2010, 11:59

What are the odds for Harry the wheeler dealer buying him back?

cj_sparky · 24th November 2010, 11:59

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Originally Posted by BTV_is_neutral

Only turned 21 a few months ago...so the of him being a 'late bloomer' doesn't come into it.

When he was at Tottenham a couple of seasons ago...he was all tricks and flicks, nothing else. But he seems to have added some substance to that, and especially this season, 8 goals in 18 appearances.

He'll end up moving on somewhere, but his temperament remains an issue to me.

Didn't Harry Redknapp say that he had all the talent but he personally didn't know what position would best suit him.

Jase · 24th November 2010, 13:13

I want him in the Premier League.

Snow · 24th November 2010, 14:17

Do you people all watch a lot of QPR?

KingEric7 · 26th December 2010, 14:48

Had an amazing game today, by all accounts. Only a matter of time before he makes the step up?

VoetbalWizard · 26th December 2010, 15:53

i wonder if mittal with spunk silly money if qpr get promoted after this season.

Sean_RedDevil · 26th December 2010, 17:50

Yep he was brilliant today, 2 goals, 1 assist + he was involved in the penalty accident.

KingEric7 · 27th December 2010, 17:13

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Yes

For under 1m, it looks like you lot bollocked that one right up. Irrespective of how far he goes, he'll be fetching a lot more than that by the end of the season.

cw1984 · 27th December 2010, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Snow

Do you people all watch a lot of QPR?

I imagine not, they will be watching the football league show that's on after MOTD I imagine.

GlastonSpur · 27th December 2010, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingEric7

For under 1m, it looks like you lot bollocked that one right up. Irrespective of how far he goes, he'll be fetching a lot more than that by the end of the season.

I tend to agree with you.

However, it's one thing doing it at Championship level, but quite another translating that into Prem-level performances ... the jury remains out on that.

IhabX7 · 27th December 2010, 18:56

He's such a skillful all round player that you just want to see him play for a top club, I hope it's us. Would be the first Arab player to play for us I assume. I've watched him in the national team a few times and he looked superb. Watched a lot of stuff on youtube too, superb control, seems to have added great finishing to his game.

Pogue Mahone · 27th December 2010, 19:05

For once I agree with Glastonspur. There's loads of examples of young footballers taking the Championship by storm but failing to make any impact when they get their chance in the Premier League. I would disagree with the air of certainty in this thread about him going on to have a career at the highest level.

IhabX7 · 27th December 2010, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

For once I agree with Glastonspur. There's loads of examples of young footballers taking the Championship by storm but failing to make any impact when they get their chance in the Premier League. I would disagree with the air of certainty in this thread about him going on to have a career at the highest level.

Certainly no one can predict the future, but watching the guy, you would see the type of talent you only see in the biggest stars of world football, for me it was enough to see how Ronaldo touches the ball to know he's going to be one of the best players in the world under Sir Alex, for many on here, he was a show pony. I guess maybe you have to play football in order to appreciate the touch. Taarabt only needs good coaching and man management (I do not know anything about his personality but just in case), I've no doubts about that, I'm not sure if he's going to get it. I just hope he does.

Pogue Mahone · 27th December 2010, 19:26

You must get very excited whenever you watch freestyle footballers playing keepy up.

Brwned · 27th December 2010, 19:29

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Originally Posted by IhabX7

Certainly no one can predict the future, but watching the guy, you would see the type of talent you only see in the biggest stars of world football, for me it was enough to see how Ronaldo touches the ball to know he's going to be one of the best players in the world under Sir Alex, for many on here, he was a show pony. I guess maybe you have to play football in order to appreciate the touch. Taarabt only needs good coaching and man management (I do not know anything about his personality but just in case), I've no doubts about that, I'm not sure if he's going to get it. I just hope he does.

Do you think Quaresma is a star?

IhabX7 · 27th December 2010, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

You must get very excited whenever you watch freestyle footballers playing keepy up.

No I do probably all freestyle tricks myself actually, nothing to wow me anymore.

IhabX7 · 27th December 2010, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brwned

Do you think Quaresma is a star?

You need mental strength and good coaching, if we bought him instead of Ronaldo we could have made a star out of him. He does have great control, but he looks to do the hard, pretty thing all the time, it can be taught out off a lad though.

Brwned · 27th December 2010, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by IhabX7

You need mental strength and good coaching, if we bought him instead of Ronaldo we could have made a star out of him. He does have great control, but he looks to do the hard, pretty thing all the time, it can be taught out off a lad though.

But you agree that not everyone is willing to take in the advice, or have the capacity to play a disciplined game?

Some players just don't have it in them to be top professionals, no matter how much help they get, I think.

KingEric7 · 27th December 2010, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

For once I agree with Glastonspur. There's loads of examples of young footballers taking the Championship by storm but failing to make any impact when they get their chance in the Premier League. I would disagree with the air of certainty in this thread about him going on to have a career at the highest level.

It would be proper funny if he ended up an absolute star.

Pogue Mahone · 27th December 2010, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by IhabX7

No I do probably all freestyle tricks myself actually, nothing to wow me anymore.

You completely missed my point.

Which is no great surprise coming from someone who seems to think the best footballers are those with the fanciest flicks and tricks.

Mick1991 · 27th December 2010, 22:07

There always be someone willing to take a risk, a top club? I don't think so, Dorrans was equally impressive in the championship last year and as far as I can remember only West Ham showed any solid interest.

Rightly or wrongly big clubs don't really take risks on Championship players all that often. If he goes up with QPR and does the business then the bigger clubs will circulate. It's always hard to really judge a player at that level.

Raees · 27th December 2010, 22:09

If becoming a footballing superstar was based purely on talent with regards to carrying the ball and dribbling ability then Taarabt would be an absolute cert to make it and star in the Premiership.

As it is he still has question marks over his temperament regardless of smashing it in the Championship. For a guy of his considerable talent.. that level should be a piece of piss and so its proved.

Someone said that Ebanks-Blake was good in the Championship and was found wanting at Premiership level but for me that is an irrelevant example to use in order to make a claim with regards to Taarabts ability to star in the Premiership. Taarabt is on another level talent wise and the only thing preventing him from playing for a big premiership club is himself and his immaturity or more worryingly his incapability to understand that he's paid by football clubs to contribute to them winning a game and not merely acquired as a circus act to entertain the fans.

He is still very young and he might even be one of those players that finally gets it at the age of 26 or even later.. but regardless when it does click for him as it did for Nani, this lad could be a pretty devastating player at any level such is his frightening ability on the ball. He goes past players like he's playing futsal but the issue harming his career thus far has been that he treats his entire game as if he's playing futsal.

Twigginater · 27th December 2010, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick1991

There always be someone willing to take a risk, a top club? I don't think so, Dorrans was equally impressive in the championship last year and as far as I can remember only West Ham showed any solid interest.
.

In all fairness Dorrans' wife miscarried and he's been injured. Shame.

Mick1991 · 27th December 2010, 22:13

Oh ye don't get me wrong, I liked the look of Dorrans but big clubs just won't dive in head first based on Championship performances (unless it is an extremely odd case of outrageous talent, which doesn't happen too often).

IhabX7 · 27th December 2010, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

You completely missed my point.

Which is no great surprise coming from someone who seems to think the best footballers are those with the fanciest flicks and tricks.

Your point wasn't rocket science, doc. And your second sentence shows what an utter spastic you are. You are quite annoying. I didn't say anything about fancy tricks.

19th October 2009, 07:43	#1 (permalink)
Drifter No Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 30,939	Adel Taarabt Tottenham midfielder Adel Taarabt is enjoying an outstanding spell on-loan at QPR. Taarabt scored a wonder goal from 20 yards after a superb solo run to open the scoring for QPR as they eased past Preston. And the midfielder, on-loan from Spurs, admits he models his game on former Manchester United star Cantona. Taarabt, who is looking for a return to the top-flight as soon as possible, said: ‘I am from Marseille, the city of Cantona and Zidane. "They like to entertain the fans, I try to, too. I have a clause that if a Premier League club wants me, I can leave in January. "Spurs wanted me to sign a contract (extension) in the summer but I wanted to go to Spain or Italy. They wouldn’t let me, so I went back to the Championship to show what I can do, and hopefully I’ll be in the Premier League soon." Taarabt, watched from the stands by Rangers legend Rodney Marsh, was labelled a genius by boss Jim Magilton afterwards.

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19th October 2009, 07:51	#2 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,031	saw it in the league show . good goal , won a penalty too.. but not top4 worthy. . not yet anyway. maybe a sunderland or a wigan could do with him .

19th October 2009, 10:26	#4 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,030	Could be a late bloomer. Technically this lad is ridiculously talented.

19th October 2009, 17:07	#5 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,441	All he lacks is maturity. Just like Nani.

20th October 2009, 04:50	#7 (permalink)
KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 18,942	Forgot about this guy. He was Spurs' Zidane wasn't he? Admittedly, when I saw him play, he looked like an absolutely extraordinary talent, but I've not heard anything about him in about a year.

20th October 2009, 08:29	#8 (permalink)
IhabX7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,320	Has a better technique than most top four teams' players. I hope he improves a bit more so a team like United comes in for him. A joy to watch.

20th October 2009, 12:09	#10 (permalink)
Xander45 Know-It-All Champion May 2009 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fratton Park, play up Pompey! Posts: 18,109	I remember him playing a few games for Spurs a while back, whenever he came off the bench he brought some much needed energy to the side. Fantastic feet, very quick and an eye for a pass. The only problem is he seems to overdo it, showboats too much from what i remember of him. Obviously that can change with time, and it seems it has. He does have all the qualities to be a very good player, we'll have to wait and see.

24th October 2009, 18:13	#11 (permalink)
Drifter No Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 30,939	Nice goal from a freekick against Derby

24th November 2010, 07:00	#12 (permalink)
SharkyMcShark First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Using location as a tagline: because I'm just not cool enough to have my own. Posts: 18,589	Cracking brace on the weekend. He's been in hot form for QPR this season.

24th November 2010, 07:42	#13 (permalink)
Neutral BTV Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC/Canberra/Dhaka Posts: 6,447	Only turned 21 a few months ago...so the of him being a 'late bloomer' doesn't come into it. When he was at Tottenham a couple of seasons ago...he was all tricks and flicks, nothing else. But he seems to have added some substance to that, and especially this season, 8 goals in 18 appearances. He'll end up moving on somewhere, but his temperament remains an issue to me.

24th November 2010, 08:27	#14 (permalink)
Minkaro First Team Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 5,765	He seems to have an impact on every episode of the FL show I watch. Is he QPR's player now permanently?

24th November 2010, 11:59	#16 (permalink)
Donut Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,860	What are the odds for Harry the wheeler dealer buying him back?

24th November 2010, 13:13	#18 (permalink)
Jase Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The boy's a genius. Posts: 1,172	I want him in the Premier League.

24th November 2010, 14:17	#19 (permalink)
Snow First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I like turtles Posts: 12,319	Do you people all watch a lot of QPR?

26th December 2010, 14:48	#20 (permalink)
KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 18,942	Had an amazing game today, by all accounts. Only a matter of time before he makes the step up?

26th December 2010, 15:53	#21 (permalink)
VoetbalWizard First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: at the altar of ryan giggs Posts: 10,452	i wonder if mittal with spunk silly money if qpr get promoted after this season.

26th December 2010, 17:50	#22 (permalink)
Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,977	Yep he was brilliant today, 2 goals, 1 assist + he was involved in the penalty accident.

27th December 2010, 18:56	#26 (permalink)
IhabX7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,320	He's such a skillful all round player that you just want to see him play for a top club, I hope it's us. Would be the first Arab player to play for us I assume. I've watched him in the national team a few times and he looked superb. Watched a lot of stuff on youtube too, superb control, seems to have added great finishing to his game.

27th December 2010, 19:05	#27 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,524	For once I agree with Glastonspur. There's loads of examples of young footballers taking the Championship by storm but failing to make any impact when they get their chance in the Premier League. I would disagree with the air of certainty in this thread about him going on to have a career at the highest level.

27th December 2010, 19:26	#29 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,524	You must get very excited whenever you watch freestyle footballers playing keepy up.

27th December 2010, 22:07	#36 (permalink)
Mick1991 First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 6,071	There always be someone willing to take a risk, a top club? I don't think so, Dorrans was equally impressive in the championship last year and as far as I can remember only West Ham showed any solid interest. Rightly or wrongly big clubs don't really take risks on Championship players all that often. If he goes up with QPR and does the business then the bigger clubs will circulate. It's always hard to really judge a player at that level.

27th December 2010, 22:09	#37 (permalink)
Raees Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Against criticism a man can neither protest nor defend himself; he must act in spite of it, and then it will gradually yield to him. Posts: 9,715	If becoming a footballing superstar was based purely on talent with regards to carrying the ball and dribbling ability then Taarabt would be an absolute cert to make it and star in the Premiership. As it is he still has question marks over his temperament regardless of smashing it in the Championship. For a guy of his considerable talent.. that level should be a piece of piss and so its proved. Someone said that Ebanks-Blake was good in the Championship and was found wanting at Premiership level but for me that is an irrelevant example to use in order to make a claim with regards to Taarabts ability to star in the Premiership. Taarabt is on another level talent wise and the only thing preventing him from playing for a big premiership club is himself and his immaturity or more worryingly his incapability to understand that he's paid by football clubs to contribute to them winning a game and not merely acquired as a circus act to entertain the fans. He is still very young and he might even be one of those players that finally gets it at the age of 26 or even later.. but regardless when it does click for him as it did for Nani, this lad could be a pretty devastating player at any level such is his frightening ability on the ball. He goes past players like he's playing futsal but the issue harming his career thus far has been that he treats his entire game as if he's playing futsal.

27th December 2010, 22:13	#39 (permalink)
Mick1991 First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 6,071	Oh ye don't get me wrong, I liked the look of Dorrans but big clubs just won't dive in head first based on Championship performances (unless it is an extremely odd case of outrageous talent, which doesn't happen too often).