Spence Immense
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Player Djed Spence
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This guy can defend, that much is certain. It is even more crucial for a team whose RB is Porro. Add to that his ability to cover ground and his technique, and you get the whole package. There's no major weakness of him waiting to be unearthed that had been keeping him away for so long.
Managers love their status quo, some more than others. They assume that change has an inherently destabilizing effect, so when they contemplate making one they also take this into account. If Ange in particular thought that Spence was not THAT much better than Udogie, then he probably saw no issue with continuing to pick the latter despite the former having a good case as well.
Looks like a gross misjudgment in retrospect, but what I'm saying is that it doesn't have to be a case of Spence being a headcase or Ange having a personal agenda against him. You know, Hanlon's Razor and all that.
Managers love their status quo, some more than others. They assume that change has an inherently destabilizing effect, so when they contemplate making one they also take this into account. If Ange in particular thought that Spence was not THAT much better than Udogie, then he probably saw no issue with continuing to pick the latter despite the former having a good case as well.
Looks like a gross misjudgment in retrospect, but what I'm saying is that it doesn't have to be a case of Spence being a headcase or Ange having a personal agenda against him. You know, Hanlon's Razor and all that.
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Wouldn't be surprised to see him get an international call-up. Being able to play LB and RB is incredibly useful for tournament football.
He ain't bad at CB, either.
Yeah...thats what happen.lolAnge very complimentary of Djed in post match interview and said he’s worked hard to get in the team.
Sounds like there were question marks over work ethic (which was suspected) and he’s worked hard to get past that.
Kudos!
Do you know differently or just guesswork?
As someone once said “ There’s a player in there “ .
Hope nothing goes wrong and that we’re the beneficiaries .
Hope nothing goes wrong and that we’re the beneficiaries .
Monster performance! He seems to really shine when facing quality players (he pocketed salah a couple weeks back) I doubt Ange drops porro, so he’ll be in for a real tough decision when udogie is back!
I’d say djed has looked better these last few months than udogie has for his entire time here…..
I’d say djed has looked better these last few months than udogie has for his entire time here…..
Turns out he's a VERY good defender.... Not just a wannabe winger.
This current iteration is another world from the player we saw get a couple of cameos under Conte...... He looked utterly devoid of positional/tactical awareness.
Only thing sort of said he's in the team til destiny is backAnge very complimentary of Djed in post match interview and said he’s worked hard to get in the team.
Sounds like there were question marks over work ethic (which was suspected) and he’s worked hard to get past that.
Kudos!
Why would Ange Postecoglou "have an agenda against" Spence when he's the only reason (apart from Djed himself) that Spence is still at Spurs this season (and, I believe, been given a new contract)?
Spence was done at this club at the end of last season. Frozen out by Conte; went on loan where his managers soon benched him because of his attitude. We all expected him to be sold... Thank fuck the kid grew up a bit, and the manager gave him a last chance when all others before hadn't.
He could be anything. So calm in a crisis. Head and shoulders above everyone else on the pitch today. So pleased for him.
Also... credit where its due to Levy who spunked 20 million only for Conte to never once give him a chance. If he continues this trajectory it could be the best 20 million Levy's ever spent.
Hard to play CB as a youth so he can defend but what an athlete !!
Yeah I clocked that too.
Hopefully just meant on the left as I think he’s the club’s best fullback by some margin.
Anyone going to give levy a tiny slice of credit fo this cliub signing?
Maybes not.
He’s a fine footballer. Shame on any manager who dismissed him. That’s includes Mr Conte.
Maybes not.
He’s a fine footballer. Shame on any manager who dismissed him. That’s includes Mr Conte.
Anyone going to give levy a tiny slice of credit fo this cliub signing?
Maybes not.
He’s a fine footballer. Shame on any manager who dismissed him. That’s includes Mr Conte.
Yeah fair's fair baldy cooked with that one.
It's time to give him his deserved dues, he doesn't get enough of that on here
