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To be honest, Skipp has shown a lot more than I expected of him at the start of the season (and I've always liked him), some of his performances over the last 6 weeks in particular have been outstanding. His ball carrying and forward passing is much better than I gave him credit for, and physically he's got everything but height.He's only just turned 20 and people were wondering why we signed him. He's the same caliber of prospect as Skipp imv, he just needs minutes.
Clarke needs a good loan next season. Mou kept him around because he impressed in training, but if he can get what Skipp is getting now it would be great.To be honest, Skipp has shown a lot more than I expected of him at the start of the season (and I've always liked him), some of his performances over the last 6 weeks in particular have been outstanding. His ball carrying and forward passing is much better than I gave him credit for, and physically he's got everything but height.
Agree that Clarke is a good prospect, but I feel much surer in Skipp becoming a top level player. He makes the odd mistake that gives opposition a sniff but for a 20yo it's crazy how much he gets done for that Norwich team.
To be honest, Skipp has shown a lot more than I expected of him at the start of the season (and I've always liked him), some of his performances over the last 6 weeks in particular have been outstanding. His ball carrying and forward passing is much better than I gave him credit for, and physically he's got everything but height.
Agree that Clarke is a good prospect, but I feel much surer in Skipp becoming a top level player. He makes the odd mistake that gives opposition a sniff but for a 20yo it's crazy how much he gets done for that Norwich team.
Not so sure about that mate. Let's give the boy a bit of time. What I saw from Skipp all the way back in 2017/18 was more intriguing than what I'm seeing out of Clarke.caliber of prospect as Skipp
Highlights of Clarke v Watford
Definitely something to work with, but definitely needs game time at Stoke before a proper judgement can be made as to whether he will be ready for Spurs either next season or indeed season after (with a loan for 6 months or full season 3021/22)
Highlights of Clarke v Watford
Definitely something to work with, but definitely needs game time at Stoke before a proper judgement can be made as to whether he will be ready for Spurs either next season or indeed season after (with a loan for 6 months or full season 3021/22)
I hope he’ll get a chance to develop. Looked slow in decision making and regularly needing too many touches on the ball to end up passing backwards.
He's deceptive...slower than he looks.I must say I'm fairly impressed with Clarke so far at Stoke, can see why we spent good money on him. Reminds me of Dwight McNeil a bit, except he's very right-footed as opposed to very left-footed. Hopefully he gets some games playing from the left, would be interested to see how he fares.
Yeah he's not a powerful runner, quick over short distances and with his footwork to be fair. Gets muscled out of contested balls a bit. Generally smart use of the ball. Don't think he'll be a top top player or anything, but could definitely end up a v good squad player for us.He's deceptive...slower than he looks.
He'll be a sound player for a championship side, but let's hope he is the next Chris Waddle for us.Yeah he's not a powerful runner, quick over short distances and with his footwork to be fair. Gets muscled out of contested balls a bit. Generally smart use of the ball. Don't think he'll be a top top player or anything, but could definitely end up a v good squad player for us.
He's good at protecting the ball when he has it at his feet but I would like to see him and Sess be more like Dele when he first joined us.Yeah he's not a powerful runner, quick over short distances and with his footwork to be fair. Gets muscled out of contested balls a bit. Generally smart use of the ball. Don't think he'll be a top top player or anything, but could definitely end up a v good squad player for us.
true, but we've rather jumped the gun on this kid. Barely half a season of football and we paid nearly 10m for him.Yeah he's not a powerful runner, quick over short distances and with his footwork to be fair. Gets muscled out of contested balls a bit. Generally smart use of the ball. Don't think he'll be a top top player or anything, but could definitely end up a v good squad player for us.