Well what we need is both.
Weird that some see the solution as sub-contracting our young players' development to other clubs rather than fix the issue of why players aren't developing in house.
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Transfers The Winter Transfer Thread - 25/26
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Weird that some see the solution as sub-contracting our young players' development to other clubs rather than fix the issue of why players aren't developing in house.
Agree.
On that Conte was right.
Spence is rubbish - and unfortunately it's very difficult to see much in Gray.
Sunk costs fallacy in playing them for years.
We should learn from our mistakes with Skipp, Winks, Benatalob and others.
Players don't become good enough by wishful thinking
No probs mate.
It's just an opinion and whether it is tinged with a sense of frustration or anger towards Van De Ven, I just don't think he merits as much adulation as he receives, Europa clearance aside.
Either way,not our biggest issue although more respect to manager and fans would not go amiss.
He's incredibly physical and 1v1 he can shut players down but he isn't good with this feet and struggles to play out from the back, bigger teams aren't touching players like that, the height of his career will be Fulham.
I get that some will be annoyed by the blanking of the manager and arguing with fans but guys like Micky has desire to win always and his frustration has taken over and I get that. We don’t know what goes on behind closed doors and to be honest there will be players that are hating how we are set up and play and that can lead to some of the issues we’ve seen. That’s what happens in dressing rooms.
I personally think Micky is irreplaceable and we need him if we are going to progress. I think the manager has to be changed because firstly his tactics are hurting us and secondly I think his demeanour is deflating and demotivating players.
Possibly, but at least you recognise that the player has some qualities.
Not so sure.
The fact he also opened up about the Europa tactical changes makes me feel as though he has an inflated opinion of himself.
As for irreplaceable, that was Kane and Son.
A Terry, Vidic or Carragher alongside Van De Ven -type would teach him a lot.
Less qualities that Van De Ven who you think he's better than...
He offers less than Emerson did attacking wise
And barring a major injury crisis in the fullback positions , he won't play a minute in a match against a proper team , not a Kazakhstan or Andorra
Different and maybe more reliable qualities I would say.
Anyway I have said my piece. It's been laughed at and shot down. No issue for me.
As stated, not the biggest issue we face.
Emerson played as a wing back, Djed has been used as a full back, not sure how you can compare?
And the realty is that he's been called up to an England squad which have the best full back options in world football, that's no mean feat, Tuchel has also given him a few caps in qualifiers as well, he clearly rates him.
Sources: Man United sending scouts regularly to watch 22-year-old centre-back
Man United have intensified their pursuit of Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovi? who is also attracting interest from other English clubs.
www.caughtoffside.com
Sassuolo’s emerging centre-back Tarik Muharemović has rapidly become one of the most sought-after defenders of the winter transfer window, turning heads across Europe with his impressive performances in Serie A.
At just 22 years old, the Bosnian international has developed into one of Italy’s most consistent young defenders this season and the continent’s top clubs have taken notice.
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United are all monitoring the defender closely as they assess long-term options to reinforce their back lines, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
Meanwhile, Serie A heavyweights Inter and Juventus are keeping the door open for a potential move, with Juve having additional incentive due to a key clause in Muharemović’s contract.
From the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig have prepared a bid worth €25 million plus bonuses, signalling the seriousness of their intent.
Two reasons Spence has looked bad this year. Firstly, he is not a left back. Opponents have worked out that if he is pressed quickly he has to pass back to VdV. We look much more balanced with Ben Davies at LB. Secondly, his main asset (offensively) is his pace and aggressive running. He showed glimpses of this last year when helped by Ange's inverted FB system. However, he cannot do this effectively on the left in Frank's system, and when he has played on the right with Kudus there is no point overlapping as you will not get the ball, and then Kudus has no security when he loses it.
As a 1 vs 1 defender Spence is very good, and if we were playing Woolwich tomorrow I would want him marking Saka.
Offensively he needs coaching. His pace and power on the right flank could become a real asset.
Tottenham set sights on £60m Serie A star to replace Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham Hotspur have identified a potential replacement for Guglielmo Vicario and they once again come from Serie A.
Tottenham eyeing Serie A star as Guglielmo Vicario’s replacement
According to AS Roma Live, Spurs could turn to the Serie A to find Vicario’s successor in the near future.The report says that AS Roma’s Mile Svilar is admired at the North London club as well as other Premier League sides.
Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester United have all scouted the Serbian at various points this season as his stock continues to rise.
Just don't call him Shirley.
Yes to Yildiz and Wharton...would be immense.
Samu is unconvincing.
Vicario needs to go. As do Kinsky, Porro, Udogie, Romero, Bentancur, Solanke...maybe even Djed...enough of the temperamental dickheads, injury-prone's etc.
Say what you want about Pally, but he is a team player who always gives 110%.
Top players usually have a high opinion of themselves to be fair. Having an old school experienced defender next to him would take him to even higher levels but he’s our leader in the squad. At games he’s the vocal one,plays by example and he’s the one that takes it upon himself to drive us forward. He shouldn’t be the one that has to drive us forward but he’s does. Thats a leader.
Okay.
I don't see Van De Ven as a leader.
We will have to just disagree.
It’s a crap opinion. The fact that everyone is laughing at you and you don’t even give it a 2nd thought says a lot.
And yet it’s VdV who has the arrogance.