I'd give it about 60mins of football before you start calling him "Harvey Shite"
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Harvey White is demanding the highest possible standards of himself after putting pen to paper on a new contract with the Club.
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“This is my third pro deal. I’m still 19, so that tells me that the Club has got a lot of trust in me and that they can see a future in me. I just want to pay it back on the pitch."
“In the medium-term future, I just want to try to keep getting game time and try to keep improving, then long-term, ultimately I just want to play for Tottenham. It would be a dream come true to become a regular player here in future. I’ve been at the Club since I was six, signed at eight, so I haven’t known anything different. It would be a dream come true!”
Thought he was more than fine. Not exactly MOTM but a very competent display in what could have been a very difficult game for him against the 'big boys'. Noticed early on they were giving him a bit off the ball, little nudges etc but thought he grew into the game well enough. Did enough to warrant more time in games when circumstances permit in my view.
Not sure what people were expecting?
I didn't watch much of him in the academy so I have no real preconceptions, but I thought he was bloody fine for a kid playing his what, first proper game? Looked more assured on the ball than the donkey with 10 years more experience next to him. No one on the pitch got through more of it than him either (90 passes 89%)
He was basically given the pivotal DCM remit, and took responsibility, never hid from the game, and contributed us much as anyone in terms of helping us control the ball/game for 90 minutes.
I didn't watch much of him in the academy so I have no real preconceptions, but I thought he was bloody fine for a kid playing his what, first proper game? Looked more assured on the ball than the donkey with 10 years more experience next to him. No one on the pitch got through more of it than him either (90 passes 89%)
He was basically given the pivotal DCM remit, and took responsibility, never hid from the game, and contributed us much as anyone in terms of helping us control the ball/game for 90 minutes.
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Thought it was time for a thread after appearances in the 3 pre-season friendlies (v Ipswich, Reading and Birmingham) so far - and with JM having already confirmed that White and Cirkin will be part of the Spurs first team squad in 2020-21.
This is 2nd pre-season - he made a number of appearances in pre-season 2019 under Poch, playing in both Left back and central midfield positions.
As an u16 White played as an AM but as a DM in Spurs u18's, with appearances at LB, and to play Barcelona u19's became a CB for the match - chosen for his abilities on the ball as well as defensive abilities and looked one of the best players on the pitch who was a regular player at CB . Nothing seems to phase him, just takes everything in his stride.
Going forward I'd expect him to be mainly used as a DM, although his versatility may be put to good use when required.
A wand of a left foot, and better than most on his 'wrong' foot he's a dead ball specialist, possibly one of the best at the club, and certainly one of the best the academy has ever produced, with good progressive passing from the DM position. Remember today when his free kick was put on Dier's head ffrom around 25 yards with Dier sadlyheading wide otherwise he'd have had an assist or several long passes from the back almost putting attackers through on goal ?
Still not quite 19, so some growing up to do, but there's a lot already to like, and I'd hope he gets chances probably mainly in the League Cup and Europa League in 20/21 almost certainly mainly from the bench but a couple of starts as well - maybe a dozen or so appearances this season, but with the hectic games schedule maybe more.
Possibly a start v Watford in our last pre-season friendly given many players will be away on international duty ?
Harvey White started and played until half time today - a few nice touches from him in the match video
This is 2nd pre-season - he made a number of appearances in pre-season 2019 under Poch, playing in both Left back and central midfield positions.
As an u16 White played as an AM but as a DM in Spurs u18's, with appearances at LB, and to play Barcelona u19's became a CB for the match - chosen for his abilities on the ball as well as defensive abilities and looked one of the best players on the pitch who was a regular player at CB . Nothing seems to phase him, just takes everything in his stride.
Going forward I'd expect him to be mainly used as a DM, although his versatility may be put to good use when required.
A wand of a left foot, and better than most on his 'wrong' foot he's a dead ball specialist, possibly one of the best at the club, and certainly one of the best the academy has ever produced, with good progressive passing from the DM position. Remember today when his free kick was put on Dier's head ffrom around 25 yards with Dier sadlyheading wide otherwise he'd have had an assist or several long passes from the back almost putting attackers through on goal ?
Still not quite 19, so some growing up to do, but there's a lot already to like, and I'd hope he gets chances probably mainly in the League Cup and Europa League in 20/21 almost certainly mainly from the bench but a couple of starts as well - maybe a dozen or so appearances this season, but with the hectic games schedule maybe more.
Possibly a start v Watford in our last pre-season friendly given many players will be away on international duty ?
Harvey White started and played until half time today - a few nice touches from him in the match video
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Done alright today
Mental how Poch rarely used loans.
Has posted on socials that his Spurs supporting Grandad passed recently and today's match is for him.
Hopefully the boys can do him and 'The Marine' justice.
RIP and COYS!
Hopefully the boys can do him and 'The Marine' justice.
RIP and COYS!
Nice to see him make his premier league debut tonight, although did notice the commentary team called him Harry White when he came on!
Shame he's only had the 10 minutes of the EL match v Ludogorets so far, had hoped he would have had more playing time with a view to him taking on a role to rest Hojbjerg by coming off the bench in some matches. Still time for that in the 2nd half of the season - but if Mourhino doesn't think he will use him I'd like to see him on loan somewhere, perhaps in League 1 providing he plays, to avoid the 19 year old stagnating.
White has been able to play in many of the u23 matches this season, as well as being on bench in EL matches and training with first team this season, being involved in 6 goals this season - 3 goals and 3 assists, in 9 matches which is a decent result for a DM. Showed that side of his game in his 10 minute cameo being a tad unlucky not to score.
Delighted to see club showing him they want to keep him by giving him a new contract to 2024.
White has been able to play in many of the u23 matches this season, as well as being on bench in EL matches and training with first team this season, being involved in 6 goals this season - 3 goals and 3 assists, in 9 matches which is a decent result for a DM. Showed that side of his game in his 10 minute cameo being a tad unlucky not to score.
Delighted to see club showing him they want to keep him by giving him a new contract to 2024.
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Put him on the Ollie Skipp path. 20 next season, send him to a top half championship side that likes to play with the ball and a decent striker he can supply passes to.
Maybe him and Parrott together at Milwall or another club. A striker we know has good movement and can finish, and midfielder who can deliver.
Maybe him and Parrott together at Milwall or another club. A striker we know has good movement and can finish, and midfielder who can deliver.
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I think a season-long loan in the Championship next year will do him a lot of good.
I wonder if he could replace Skipp at Norwich?
I wonder if he could replace Skipp at Norwich?