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They don't even play in the same position?
The former was a semi-clogger with extremely limited technical ability and exceptional work-rate. Good DM all-round who did a job for us at a specific time.
Holtby is a creative, attacking-mid who is around 10 years younger and has shown glimpses of great potential (especially considering what we paid for him). Writing him off so early in to his Spurs (better yet football!) career is ridiculous but in line with the general notion of instant gratification that seems to have settled amongst some of our fans over the last 4-5 years
The former was a semi-clogger with extremely limited technical ability and exceptional work-rate. Good DM all-round who did a job for us at a specific time.
Holtby is a creative, attacking-mid who is around 10 years younger and has shown glimpses of great potential (especially considering what we paid for him). Writing him off so early in to his Spurs (better yet football!) career is ridiculous but in line with the general notion of instant gratification that seems to have settled amongst some of our fans over the last 4-5 years
Holtby just scored a Premier League goal for Spurs, Parker never did that.
So no, he's not "our future scotty parker version 2.0". :holtbytongue:
So no, he's not "our future scotty parker version 2.0". :holtbytongue:
Holtby is a player I already envision great things from but often get slagged off for that by my mates. There is no denying the boy has talent, always gives of his best, is tenacious like scotty parker was, and never ever ever stops running around for the team. I love the never say die attitude he has because it reminds me so much of how good parker was for us a few seasons back. I think in time as he adapts his game to the EPL he will get tough as nails and has what it takes to be a much much much better Scotty P type player for us. Once his skills have been honed properly he should become a club legend in his own right.
He's far more gifted technically than Scotty ever has been (I say this as a big Parker fan) and is a very different type of player. Unfortunately, he's just not shown that in anything other than flashes since the start of the year.
A straight answer to the title - no.
I actually think he is very underrated and the signing of Eriksen didn't help this. I think he has a whole load of potential and hope that he gets a chance to show it but I am unsure where his best position is. I hope we give him a chance and don't just sell him on, or we as a fan base don't write him off too quickly. The boy obviously loves playing for Spurs and in my mind I can love him for that.
You hate Scott Parker, we get it.
Not at all. The only thing I hate about him is that he doesnt play within his own limitations. As a DM, protecting the defence, winning the ball, giving it simple - I can think of none better.
As an AM? As a Box to box player? As someone you want on the ball to build plays? No, thanks.
I love the fact that we have so many young players to develop, and the moment I heard we were in for Holtby I was over the moon. Before coming to spurs he had already caught my attention as one to watch out for in the future. Now that he is here I am enjoying him as a player with heaps of potential and his off pitch antics are great. Follow him on many of his social media platforms. He has that feel good factor about him that parker used to have.
The early intake of free macdonalds , may have contributed to this burn out ,the long lasting side effects of mad cow,have yet to be released
Holtby is already a legend IMHO.
His enthusiasm on and off the pitch is what's needed. Half time against Utd he was geeing all the players up as they came on from the tunnel.
On the pitch he is one of te few players for us who ALWAYS makes himself available for a pass, always moves in to space, always moves the ball on quickly and accurately. Plus he wins tackles (altho not always).
I honestly think playing him deeper alongside Sandro is the answer to those doubting his effectiveness.
His enthusiasm on and off the pitch is what's needed. Half time against Utd he was geeing all the players up as they came on from the tunnel.
On the pitch he is one of te few players for us who ALWAYS makes himself available for a pass, always moves in to space, always moves the ball on quickly and accurately. Plus he wins tackles (altho not always).
I honestly think playing him deeper alongside Sandro is the answer to those doubting his effectiveness.
Perhaps for now, but certainly on Sunday Paulinho looked more dangerous the further up the field he was (don't rate him particularly as one of the two) and in the medium-long term I feel Holtby AND Eriksen would work (with Eriksen in the 10 role).
Or, as I was rooting for in the Fulham game, Lamela at 10 with Andros and Azza on each flank.
My point is, I think Holtby could provide that Modric role of picking up the ball from the back 4 and moving it forward (not saying he's the same league as rat face or even the same type of player - just can provide the same function)
On current form and availability, I would like us at TSOL Like this..................
Lloris
Walker Chrives (spelt wrong) Vert, Knaughton
Sandro/Paulie
Holtby Townsend
Lamala (free role)
Soldado
An this is by the way the problem! On current form, What is our best starting 11?
Lloris
Walker Chrives (spelt wrong) Vert, Knaughton
Sandro/Paulie
Holtby Townsend
Lamala (free role)
Soldado
An this is by the way the problem! On current form, What is our best starting 11?
He's deffinitely got ample talent potential, this is in an AMC nature. He needs to run out his energy a bit, slow down his haphazard thinking and start to mature and make better decisions. He will get there because he has 110% determination, but, I think he needs a good role model to follow.
Bringing in that old Itai will be good, not for the first team, but, for giving a good influence to all of our younger players.
Bringing in that old Itai will be good, not for the first team, but, for giving a good influence to all of our younger players.
He has never been much of a goalscorer. One hot season, that wasnt even impressive