If he never really plays for the club, does the signing make a difference in the club's profile?
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If he never really plays for the club, does the signing make a difference in the club's profile?
It probably did initially and it was probably a punt that he made our first team. Either way, he's an international and being with a Prem club means we should make a profit from him.
I will openly admit I have a confirmation bias against him, put bluntly he is a yank and yanks are shit at football (sorry y'all). He was tidy the other day and of cause out of position a la Kyle Naughton. But is he any better than Kyle Naughton? I'd go so far as to say Naughton was a better player. One thing they both have in common is they don't create anything, Walker dominates the oppo full back, pinning him back and from there he can get behind or cut in. Rose does that too but is not as dominant.
No wsy he gets ahead of Walker. Tripier does create but has plenty of flaws defensively and despite doing well in rotation last year I don't see Yedlin being ahead of him either. Right now he is blocking Walker-Peters, so I'd sell or loan out.
No wsy he gets ahead of Walker. Tripier does create but has plenty of flaws defensively and despite doing well in rotation last year I don't see Yedlin being ahead of him either. Right now he is blocking Walker-Peters, so I'd sell or loan out.
Bet ya it's a reet old ego boost for a young American player to come over here.
He's no Landon Donovan, but must feel like a rock star on our little isles, getting papped at the airport.
I'm not a UK Airport buff, but is it not possible that he's off to Sunderland? (do they share an airport?) Not sure whether the bald bloke is supposed to be in a Horse Puncher tie or not.
I still hope this is a loan.
The last time we sent an otherwise shit full back to the North East it didn't go too badly.
Also, think of those sweet sweet American dollars we'll miss out on if we sell him.
The last time we sent an otherwise shit full back to the North East it didn't go too badly.
Also, think of those sweet sweet American dollars we'll miss out on if we sell him.
Monopoly money is worth more than the American Dollar nowadays :chadliblow:I still hope this is a loan.
The last time we sent an otherwise shit full back to the North East it didn't go too badly.
Also, think of those sweet sweet American dollars we'll miss out on if we sell him.
Obviously he meant double our investment.
Honestly, I'm pretty bummed that he didn't make it. We all knew going in that Spurs were taking a punt and he probably wouldn't ever reach the required level, but seeing your countryman succeed at the club that you love is special (at least when your country doesn't put many players into top flights around the world).
Even though guys like Keller, Dempsey, and Friedel were never my favorite players in a Spurs shirt there was still some special feeling whenever they stepped up and produced for the team.
I'm at least glad that Yedlin came. I think he's definitely improved because of his time at Spurs. Now he'll get to go somewhere and play regular first team football. Plus, we've still got Carter-Vickers.
Carter vickers is really English though, I would be disappointed if he chose the USA
With 29 apperances for US already under his belt it would be odd to play for England now. I've no idea what he personally wants if given a choice, but don't believe England are interested.
Goodbye and good luck (don't think he will be a great loss)
