Ambitious Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I've done a deep dive on him, it was actually two seasons ago when he was at Portsmouth. They felt that he was technically a good footballer, but struggled to have an impact on games. He's since remained at Spurs, been a part of their first team, albeit appearances have been sparse. Mourinho was actually the first to integrate him into the first team picture. He's only made one appearances this season, despite being on the bench a couple of times, he played DM against Arsenal last week in a 2-1 win (U21 level). He looks in a similar mould to Liam Thompson. I'm sure he will prove to be a good player to have, but the last position I expected us to make a move - unless, of course, Bird is out until April (for example). jono 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) All i can add is that PW said we will only add players that will add quality to the squad, fingers crossed He does that. Best wishes on a speedy recovery Birdy.. Edited January 31, 2023 by nfb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Sounds good, we need another option with Bird injured Edited January 31, 2023 by Rammy03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Seen a few on Twitter assume that it means the Bird injury is a bad one. Even if it’s a middle ground of 4 weeks before he’s back, that’s the whole of February where we play 6 times. That’s a third of the remaining games so it’s going to have a big indication on how the rest of the season goes. If we can get a like for like replacement, it could be invaluable. I remember when Eustace was in really good form, and we signed a midfielder who wasn’t particularly needed at the time. He wasn’t bad. Carnero and angieram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, Rammy03 said: Another source That’s just a rehash of the original source. Rammy03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kernow said: I’d imagine Warne wants a striker and a CM or RB. If we can’t find a right back to suit, Smith stays there and we look for a midfielder. If we can’t find a midfielder, we sign a right back and Smith moves into midfield. Seems like a spot-on analysis to me. Kernow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Wallbanger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Ambitious said: I've done a deep dive on him, it was actually two seasons ago when he was at Portsmouth. They felt that he was technically a good footballer, but struggled to have an impact on games. He's since remained at Spurs, been a part of their first team, albeit appearances have been sparse. Mourinho was actually the first to integrate him into the first team picture. He's only made one appearances this season, despite being on the bench a couple of times, he played DM against Arsenal last week in a 2-1 win (U21 level). He looks in a similar mould to Liam Thompson. I'm sure he will prove to be a good player to have, but the last position I expected us to make a move - unless, of course, Bird is out until April (for example). Even if Bird was out that long we still have Hourihane Smith knight Sibley and Tompson which is very decent and Rooney can play right back or even midfield and we still have Chester who could play right back - if we use up our options in midfield we may not get a centre forward - I think we are struggling to get an experienced one who is any good anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, 86 Hair Islands said: Why would we look to shift Korey Smith if we don't need to? Sure, he could fill the Bird role, but he's hitting prime form at FB and this lad is highly rated and a like for like replacement rather than a stopgap. Can't see anything confirming this as yet but I hope the rumour is true. Nothing on SKY, just been at Spuds ? Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Correct - El Hamdaoui - cost us Huddlestone sell on clause and add ons, England appearances catch - he was injured all the time! Smith did ok I suppose to be replaced early on by wisdom and Carroll was a child and we were forced to play him every game and our midfield opened up like a black hole - I shudder Missed Hossam Ghaly. He was actually alright. 8 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: Who is McGee ? the goalkeeper we signed this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Heisenberg said: That’s just a rehash of the original source. Yeah I just saw. Looks as though the deal is happening anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter politics Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ambitious said: I've done a deep dive on him, it was actually two seasons ago when he was at Portsmouth. They felt that he was technically a good footballer, but struggled to have an impact on games. He's since remained at Spurs, been a part of their first team, albeit appearances have been sparse. Mourinho was actually the first to integrate him into the first team picture. He's only made one appearances this season, despite being on the bench a couple of times, he played DM against Arsenal last week in a 2-1 win (U21 level). He looks in a similar mould to Liam Thompson. I'm sure he will prove to be a good player to have, but the last position I expected us to make a move - unless, of course, Bird is out until April (for example). Yes seems like a mix of Bird and Thompson. I'd rather just give Thompson a chance but time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Even if Bird was out that long we still have Hourihane Smith knight Sibley and Tompson which is very decent and Rooney can play right back or even midfield and we still have Chester who could play right back - if we use up our options in midfield we may not get a centre forward - I think we are struggling to get an experienced one who is any good anyway. Chester is out till April too. I'm in agreement, I would rather see us opt for a striker but it seems like we're struggling to get one that we like enough. Sparkle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckram Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Heisenberg said: Thought that was Sibley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffLuff Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Telegraph article, retweeted by Leigh Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black ('n' White) Sheep Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Have this guy and Sibbo ever been seen in the same room? Carl Sagan and archram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Rather play Thomo if Bird is out or Smith and put Rooney at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Black ('n' White) Sheep said: Have this guy and Sibbo ever been seen in the same room? I was just about to say: I haven't done any deep dives on this guy but I did stare hard at this picture for 10 seconds or so and I can confirm he does look quite a lot like Louie Sibley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 This is picking up more and more credibility Wsm-ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Kernow said: If we can get a like for like replacement, it could be invaluable. I remember when Eustace was in really good form, and we signed a midfielder who wasn’t particularly needed at the time. He wasn’t bad. Omar Mascarell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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