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Player Djed Spence

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On some of the above discussion, it doesn't take much memory or digging to recall that Djed had a difficult time on loan at Leeds, initially intended as a 2023/24 season-long loan. He suffered an injury problem, playing 7 games, and was sent back by Leeds to us in January. Farke, speaking generally about the kind of players he wanted at the time, made indirect but nonetheless pointed hints about issues related to "professionalism", "discipline", and "workload on and off the pitch". The Athletic also reported there were occasions when he was late for training and team meetings. Apparently Spurs then determined to sell him.

But the lad turned it around, possibly with the help of his god, and great credit must be given to him and, indeed, Ange and his team last season.

We are specifically talking about the time he was here as a Spurs player under Conte, not when he was on loan at Leeds
 
On some of the above discussion, it doesn't take much memory or digging to recall that Djed had a difficult time on loan at Leeds, initially intended as a 2023/24 season-long loan. He suffered an injury problem, playing 7 games, and was sent back by Leeds to us in January. Farke, speaking generally about the kind of players he wanted at the time, made indirect but nonetheless pointed hints about issues related to "professionalism", "discipline", and "workload on and off the pitch". The Athletic also reported there were occasions when he was late for training and team meetings. Apparently Spurs then determined to sell him.

But the lad turned it around, possibly with the help of his god, and great credit must be given to him and, indeed, Ange and his team last season.
I watched a training video during Ange's first few weeks at the club and Djed was taking the piss.
But, who cares about the past?
Right now he is an excellent football player who could become elite.
 
Hope he gets the chance to rotate with Porro at RB once Udogie is fit.

He’s been superb, but I still don’t love starting a fullback on the side that isn’t their natural foot.

Part of me wonders if Spence and Udogie shouldn’t be our first choice fullbacks. Porro is super consistent but Djed and Destiny are next level athletically.
 
Hope he gets the chance to rotate with Porro at RB once Udogie is fit.

He’s been superb, but I still don’t love starting a fullback on the side that isn’t their natural foot.

Part of me wonders if Spence and Udogie shouldn’t be our first choice fullbacks. Porro is super consistent but Djed and Destiny are next level athletically.
Great dilemma to have. Thats the sort of competition for places and strength in depth we need. I know what u mean though, Spence has been so impressive on the left that it would be nice to see him get a run of games on the right to see how good he really can be. Porro offers so much as well though. Fantastic stuff.
 
Hope he gets the chance to rotate with Porro at RB once Udogie is fit.

He’s been superb, but I still don’t love starting a fullback on the side that isn’t their natural foot.

Part of me wonders if Spence and Udogie shouldn’t be our first choice fullbacks. Porro is super consistent but Djed and Destiny are next level athletically.
porro is a far better footballer than the pair of them. the balance at the minute in the back 4 is spot on.
 
porro is a far better footballer than the pair of them. the balance at the minute in the back 4 is spot on.
Not sure I agree with respect to Djed. Porro a much better passer and has a banger in his locker, but not far better as a footballer.

Djed needs a consistent run at RB linking up with Kudus - that right side would be locked down defensively and rapid in offensive transition.
 
Not sure I agree with respect to Djed. Porro a much better passer and has a banger in his locker, but not far better as a footballer.

Djed needs a consistent run at RB linking up with Kudus - that right side would be locked down defensively and rapid in offensive transition.

Porro has more in his all round game and is a better footballer, Djed excels at 1v1 defending above anyone in the squad and arguably the best in the league but going forward he lacks a little.

Also think he's a better LB than RB
 
Hope he gets the chance to rotate with Porro at RB once Udogie is fit.

He’s been superb, but I still don’t love starting a fullback on the side that isn’t their natural foot.

Part of me wonders if Spence and Udogie shouldn’t be our first choice fullbacks. Porro is super consistent but Djed and Destiny are next level athletically.
I’m thinking that Spence is better than Udogie facing inverted right wingers whereas Udogie will be better defensively against traditional right wingers. I imagine that Spence would be a nightmare for Kulu in training!

I love that Spence gives us an option at both RB and LB with different qualities to Udogie and Porro. This is the type of solution to the opposition that TF loves and will pick horses for courses.
 
Hope he gets the chance to rotate with Porro at RB once Udogie is fit.

He’s been superb, but I still don’t love starting a fullback on the side that isn’t their natural foot.

Part of me wonders if Spence and Udogie shouldn’t be our first choice fullbacks. Porro is super consistent but Djed and Destiny are next level athletically.

I would like Spence to eventually take over for Porro as a starter. He’s much better defensively. And needs game time to hone crossing with his right.
 
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