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So... Can he play on the right?
Can Mata? I'm all for this, him or Zaha. We need players who are hungry to play football - not players that care more about flicks or there pockets.So... Can he play on the right?
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Sancho will have to kick up a fuss which he won’t do I reckon. This is the 1 signing where I’m expecting no champo league to bite us in the arseTweet
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My point is quite easy to comprehend . James is not dominating a league which made Sessegnon look like Messi. That doesn't necessarily mean that he is shit. There are different types of wingers after all. For example Nani is not Park. Also some players are late developers. Having said that let's not overrate this player too much for his own good and our own sanityWell that's blatantly not true. Did you watch him at Fulham? Yes, he scored 15 and 8 assists, but he played in a very attacking team that was pushing for promotion. Swansea is not the same.
We should invest in Felix I feel. Let Sancho stay another year at Dortmund.Sancho will have to kick up a fuss which he won’t do I reckon. This is the 1 signing where I’m expecting no champo league to bite us in the arse
Yes.The real question is.. Is he better than valencia, young, martial or mata on current form?
I never really understand this, it's not like Dortmund are going to win it anyway so why would be he bothered? If you want to move clubs it's usually not just because of the CL, which we are hopefully going to regain next year.Sancho will have to kick up a fuss which he won’t do I reckon. This is the 1 signing where I’m expecting no champo league to bite us in the arse
Before making it as first teamer, Kane didn't dominate that league also when on loan at similar age. He was 9 goals in 38 games. And he was a striker.My point is quite easy to comprehend . James is not dominating a league which made Sessegnon look like Messi. That doesn't necessarily mean that he is shit. There are different types of wingers after all. For example Nani is not Park. Also some players are late developers. Having said that let's not overrate this player too much for his own good and our own sanity
What a weird post. So because we have crap players that barely score we should sign other players who barely score too ?
4 goals in 33 games is an underwhelming number for a winger whatever way we spin it. He may or may not improve but it's silly to not show concerns over such numbers.
Bale was a LB at the time, wasn't he? Can't really compare.Bale had 5 in 40 for Southampton when Spurs signed him, that’s a bit underwhelming too. I really wouldn’t read too much into a young players goal output unless he is an out and out striker where that stat might have a bit more relevance.
I am not saying that. If you follow my posts you know that I believe in a system were the first team is quality and the second string are either competitors for the first team place or youth players with the potential of being competitors for a first team place. I am a big hater of the 'squad players'/can do the job players which is why I never liked the likes of OShea, Fortune and Philip Neville very much. Anyway I think James can fit either in the second category (competitors for the first team place) or the third category (youth players with the potential of being competitors).Before making it as first teamer, Kane didn't dominate that league also when on loan at similar age. He was 9 goals in 38 games. And he was a striker.
I'm not saying James is guaranteed will reach Kane's level, but let's not rejecting the idea of signing young players from lower league. At least, let us celebrate the signing of pacey winger.
Bale was also crap at Spurs for a long time, I believe in everyone of his first 20 or so appearances he cursed the team and they lost. Thus he was deemed as shite.Bale had 5 in 40 for Southampton when Spurs signed him, that’s a bit underwhelming too. I really wouldn’t read too much into a young players goal output unless he is an out and out striker where that stat might have a bit more relevance.
You're right in a sense. Our defenders left their responsibilities at home every time they stepped on the pitch.Ronaldo had 4 goal for us in his first season as a winger (in the league 6 out of 40 in all competitions). That is not an impressive number either but he developted.
Not making any comparisons just saying that the lad can only get better in a team with less defensive resposibilites than Swansea.
Very true for this season mate. We will probably adress this issue as well during the summer but you get what I'm trying to say.You're right in a sense. Our defenders left their responsibilities at home every time they stepped on the pitch.
So he's supposed to fill problem position on the right?Tweet
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Yes.It is quite a leap of faith to throw James into the first team and expect him to quickly adapt at this level.He'll be used sparingly throughout the season,one predicts.I'd imagine he's to provide competition on either wing.
21 year old coming from the championship won't be coming in straight away to fill that role. He will be competition for either side.So he's supposed to fill problem position on the right?Tweet
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Ronaldo was 18Ronaldo had 4 goal for us in his first season as a winger (in the league 6 out of 40 in all competitions). That is not an impressive number either but he developted.
Not making any comparisons just saying that the lad can only get better in a team with less defensive resposibilites than Swansea.
Bale also took a few years and game time before he matured into a good player. Our fans would destroy him.Bale was a LB at the time, wasn't he? Can't really compare.
And he wasn't when we signed him. He got run out of the club by Moyes/Van Gaal and the fans were happy about it.Kane wasn't exactly pulling up trees in the championship,
Some United fans considered Zaha no more than a championship player when we signed him.
If you don't think he is good enough, fair enough but other fans opinions should be used as a pitch of salt and never above your own
Is 15mill not a pittance these days? This isn't ten years ago where any player with talent usually cost you around 30mill max, now every talented player usually comes with a 100mill price tag, minimumSome hilarious stuff on here.
From those labelling £15m a "pittance" to those writing him off(without having seen him play) as they've watched and played football.
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Wasn’t he initially signed as a LB or wing back? It was ‘arry Redknapp who turned him into an attacking midBale also took a few years and game time before he matured into a good player. Our fans would destroy him.
Zaha dominated the Championship in a way this kid did not.Kane wasn't exactly pulling up trees in the championship,
Some United fans considered Zaha no more than a championship player when we signed him.
If you don't think he is good enough, fair enough but other fans opinions should be used as a pitch of salt and never above your own
Ronaldo could dribble. It was clear from the jump that he had a varied array of skills. James is nothing but speed, he'll be figured out quick in the PL if that's all he has to offer.Ronaldo had 4 goal for us in his first season as a winger (in the league 6 out of 40 in all competitions). That is not an impressive number either but he developted.
Not making any comparisons just saying that the lad can only get better in a team with less defensive resposibilites than Swansea.
He was also 17 not 21 going on 22 and playing as a leftbackBale had 5 in 40 for Southampton when Spurs signed him, that’s a bit underwhelming too. I really wouldn’t read too much into a young players goal output unless he is an out and out striker where that stat might have a bit more relevance.
Bale was a left back.Bale had 5 in 40 for Southampton when Spurs signed him, that’s a bit underwhelming too. I really wouldn’t read too much into a young players goal output unless he is an out and out striker where that stat might have a bit more relevance.
Wasn't it you who asked me how many times I'd watched James, as you'd only seen clips? To say he's nothing but speed suggests you haven't seen much of him.Ronaldo could dribble. It was clear from the jump that he had a varied array of skills. James is nothing but speed, he'll be figured out quick in the PL if that's all he has to offer.
He was also 17 not 21 going on 22 and playing as a leftback
I think he was a LB prospect for Southampton. But I'm sure he didn't play their much at Spurs - outside of being Assou-Ekotto's back up. @SquishyMcSquish @balaks probably know moreWasn’t he initially signed as a LB or wing back? It was ‘arry Redknapp who turned him into an attacking mid
So our alternative to one of Europe's brightest young stars is a pace merchant from the championship?So he's supposed to fill problem position on the right?Tweet
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The top players might cost a bomb, but that doesn't in any way make £15m a "Pittance"Is 15mill not a pittance these days? This isn't ten years ago where any player with talent usually cost you around 30mill max, now every talented player usually comes with a 100mill price tag, minimum
Only the deluded believe that Sancho was ever an optionSo our alternative to one of Europe's brightest young stars is a pace merchant from the championship?
Awesome.
Irrelevant to what i actually said and what i was responding toZaha dominated the Championship in a way this kid did not.
Don't care what anyone says, with this kids speed he needs to be tried and tested. His pace alone is worrying for the opposition never mind if he can play or not, which he clearly can.