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Leaving after this, or maybe 20 mins before.
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Leaving after this, or maybe 20 mins before.
Japhet Tanganga is picked for the new England U19 squad. Our sole representative.
And Luis Binks of Spurs makes the U17 squad. (Luis who?) He seems to have played for Scotland U16's. Center back apparently.
Jadon Sancho moves up to England Under 19 squad | Daily Mail Online
And Luis Binks of Spurs makes the U17 squad. (Luis who?) He seems to have played for Scotland U16's. Center back apparently.
Jadon Sancho moves up to England Under 19 squad | Daily Mail Online
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Hey Ahab... I’m going near Solihull tomorrow on my way up to Torpichen. Do you wanna hang out and do a speedball or something? You get the beers in and I’ll bring the drugs. What do you say?
What do I say? Don't do drugs and drink alcohol in moderation.
Wise words Ahab. You seem to have a formula for life and you stick to it. I admire that.
So glad that was put together. All the attention is on Edwards but Skipp is the best player in this team. It's also worth notting that he's only 17!!!
and only just 17 too
this guy could be very, very exciting for Spurs.
Winks, Onomah, TOB and this fella. Is this the same Spurs that relied on Zokora for a few seasons?
Got Preston in the Cup draw
Skipp reminds me a lot of Harry Winks. He's stronger and quicker than Winks though.
Come on a lot since last season. He'll be a man amongst boys in the England U18 team.
George Marsh is another I like, but Skipp currently showing a bit more flair on the ball, I like a kid that tries to pass with the outside of his foot whilst being closed down.
I was too quick to write off TOB. I can see why he's highly rated now. But I'm going to write off Marsh though.
I've seen a lot of him in action and he's just too small and no pace either. Why is he played at center back sometimes? There's no future in that.
Marsh will be a pro-football of that I've no doubt, with us who knows but he's a smart heads up player, strong in the tackle, good leader and has the ability to not panic on the ball when being pressed, picks good passes with good decision making (good at choosing whether to play a penetrative pass or lay it off to build and keep possession). Just as Winks now Skipp has shown he has the same ability to set the tempo of the team both with and without the ball (without the ball I think is one of his strengths).
I wouldn't read too much into changing positions, it's what McDermott insists on all of our players to be able to do during their development, every game there is at least two players playing out of what is their perceived position and as for physical capabilities again Mcdermott docent select players on this.
Here are a couple of McDermott's approaches on our philosophy (picked up from a Coach the coach course he was running):
McDermott does not believe that there is such a thing as a profile of players because they were different in height , weight, body shape and speed. In order to be a good player it was necessary to learn how you fit in and be able to play off other players in the team.
Reverting to his theme of "adapt or fail" John pointed out that coaches should not worry about early specialisation of young players but instead coaches needed to look at individual players in different positions and then make allowances for the mistakes that they will inevitably make. It was important to work on sessions for individuals but also the coach must see where this links in. One method of working is to work with different themes on different days whilst ensuring there is always a physical component with the under 18’s.
I have watched a few games at the training ground. Guido was going there long before me I think.
Would have gone to the Chelsea game this coming Saturday morning but it clashes with another game.
Turn up ten mins before the game starts, go into the main reception and you can pick up the team line ups.
Ok, what do you think his best position is? Do you think he could be a full back?
Get down to the training ground mate (if you can), games are free. Highly recommend doing it, especially in a world when the first team live in rarified oxygen bubble, nothing will connect you and make you feel more attached to the club than watching the youth teams play. Culminating in a feeling of pride when they make the first team.
It's a weird feeling but the first time I started going to academy games (used to always go to Cheshunt but never at Spurs Lodge) again it helped remind me that this was a football club. When you turn up your senses are hit with the smell the pitches, then the embrocation when the players run out. Hotspur Way is also beautiful, a really pleasant place to be and watch a game of footy.
Check the fixtures here.
Premier League 2 Fixtures & Results - Tottenham Hotspur - tottenhamhotspur.com
No doubt you follow
WindyCOYS
and you are probably following @thfcacademy (who is excellent). Another follow is @RayLo18 his style is brief but goes to every game home and away. @youthhawk is a non-Spurs follow but links up the whole academy scene, this account is excellent. I also recommend @YouthAcademies and @chelseayouth . If we are playing away from home then check out that clubs site, many of them will stream the game live ion their in-house TV channel, you will need to subscribe to watch. For me that's about it.
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