Spearing/Poulsen

[Bert]

That's two games in which these two have played against Napoli now.

 

Two games which have proven that the purchase of Poulsen was a complete waste of money. Spearing is a better passer, a better tackler, and most importantly more mobile. He is also a better character, demanding the ball and talking others through the game.

 

Spearing is far from a great player, but he has the potential to be a decent player for us. Poulsen offers absolutely nothing.

 

There is nothing that frustrates me more than signing average players which stop the potential talents breaking through from our youth team.

 

Just like El Zhar being preferred to Hammill who is showing some real class right now.

[Vivaldo]

That's two games in which these two have played against Napoli now.

 

Two games which have proven that the purchase of Poulsen was a complete waste of money. Spearing is a better passer, a better tackler, and most importantly more mobile. He is also a better character, demanding the ball and talking others through the game.

 

Spearing is far from a great player, but he has the potential to be a decent player for us. Poulsen offers absolutely nothing.

 

There is nothing that frustrates me more than signing average players which stop the potential talents breaking through from our youth team.

 

Just like El Zhar being preferred to Hammill who is showing some real class right now.

 

You know what? I thought the exact thing tonight. After tonight's performance I do think that Spearing deserves a place in the squad. I wrote recently that it might be time for him to move on. I now think he should get opportunity's before Poulsen.

[Jonny83]

I completely agree with every word you have just said.

[TheResonator]

They're very different players. Spearing has the reputation of being a bit of a bulldog but I think that's more to do with his appearance and tenacity than his fundamental qualities. Poulsen was brought to break up play, which is the kind of player he is. I don't think Spearing will ever principally be that kind of player, at least not at the top level. He doesn't read the game well enough yet and I'm not sure he's fast enough into the tackle. But he is better than Poulsen.

 

On the whole, in fact, he offers much more than the Dane. Personally, I rate the kid. He has a great attitude, an eye for a pass, and good technique. The most impressive thing about him, in my opinion, is how eager he is for the ball. Given the amount of pressure involved in making the step-up from the ressies, I think it speaks of a huge strength of character that he seeks out that responsibility.

 

Far rather see him alongside Lucas or Meireles than I would Poulsen. He's a good player and it's nice that he's been given a chance to show what he can do.

[aiyic]

I thought Poulsen would have been much better. Such a let down. He's not as bad as is made out though. Spearing was good at keeping the ball moving, with a view to keeping possession.

[Trumo]

Apart from a lack of pace, lack of positive contribution and a seeming lack of positional sense, the most galling thing about having Poulsen on the pitch is that ALL our opponents can play through our midfield and get at the defence in no time at all. He doesn't stay with the runners and he doesn't cover the sort of strikers who like to drop deep such as Tevez or Lavezzi. His presence just gives the opposition an incentive to attack us, and totally ruins any chance of us having any cohesion in our play. He's not winding opponents up either. Back in his Schalke and Sevilla days he had several run-ins with opposing players. I'm think of when he caused Totti to gob at him during Euro 2004.

 

It begs the question. Just what is his purpose in the squad, when we look better with any combination that doesn't include him?

[TheHowieLama]

pretty much agree with most of this, neither are good enough though spearing could be on the fringe of the squad. as i have said before, that seems a little selfish, we should let the lad find his level so he can play on a semi regular basis

 

poulsen....

[Chinandeler Bong]

Spearing = Young, eager to learn.

Poulson = Old and shite.

 

Ying and Yang.

 

Surely they cancel each other out ?

[fowler9]

the thing with Poulsen is certain "fans" have been desperate for him to fail from the begining and haven't stopped moaning about him, I thought the stick he got first few games was harsh and he did an okay job but Lucas and Spearing are both outperforming him and should be ahead of him

[Guest PurpleNose]

He's so shit I feel sorry for him.

[robslappa]

I've got a one year old son who can't walk yet who can actually run faster than Poulsen. FACT.

[18-5]

I wouldn't be against Shelvey starting ahead of Poulsen tbh.

[Wor Horse]

It's like when you'd buy a player on Pro Evo who's in his final season and you've simply bought him because he's a big name. Who's just totally useless.

 

He's not even a big name, he's got no pace, can't tackle, pass or shoot. He's just a waste of 4 million and an embarassment to the shirt.

 

Amazing Spurs paid 8m for R. VDV, on that basis Poulsen is half the player Rafa is, he'd be lucky to even be quarter the player Van der Vaart is. Shocking business.

 

Fucking Roy.

[Guest PurpleNose]

Gerrard, Lucas, Meireles, Spearing, Shelvey, and Pacheco is enough to fill the three central midfield roles throughout the season.

 

Could have spent the £4m/£5m on Beausejour.

[Wor Horse]

Or not buy Konchesky and purchase Van Der Vaart.

 

But I guess he didn't 'fit us'. Fucking old twat.

[piechnik19]

the thing which impressed about spearing tonight was that he was still looking for the ball in midfield after he had over hit a few forward passes (some players over the years have gone into hiding when this has happened), as well as some class edge of the box tackles in the second half. poulsons' problem is that he is hodgsons' Jean-Michel Ferri, im sure there were a few cheers/jeers when he was take off....?

[Guest PurpleNose]

Or not buy Konchesky and purchase Van Der Vaart.

 

But I guess he didn't 'fit us'. Fucking old twat.

 

Not buy Konchesky and Jones. Sell Babel. Sign Van Der Vaart, Beausejour and Azuriz.

 

Here's hoping Ravioli sorts shit out in January.

[TheHowieLama]

 

Here's hoping Ravioli sorts shit out in January.

 

and the name calling thing - oy....

[Unrighteous]

I think Spearing shows quality, but im not sure he'll be a long term player for us unless he really fights his way through and is happy with a bit part role for a while.

[Bert]

I think Spearing shows quality, but im not sure he'll be a long term player for us unless he really fights his way through and is happy with a bit part role for a while.

 

 

Agreed but there is nothing wrong with that. I would ba happy with Jay playing 15-20 games a season.

 

Whilst we have produced world class players like Gerrard, Fowler, McManaman, Carragher (I know some will dispute Carra as world class but for a while he was one of the world's best centre halves), there is nothing wrong with the academy also producing squad players.

 

The joke of it is that the purpose behind the academy is that it saves the club money by producing our own players but we then still spend money filling our squad up with the likes of Poulsen, Degen, El Zhar when we could have used academy players like Spearing, Kelly, Hammill..

[Best Believe It]

Spearing has impressed me this year - I think his positional play is much better and he's being a bit cleverer in his running.

 

Poulsen is a Bolton player. He should be nowhere near the team, let alone be ahead of Spearing in the pecking order.

[Original202]

It's like when you'd buy a player on Pro Evo who's in his final season and you've simply bought him because he's a big name. Who's just totally useless.

 

He's not even a big name, he's got no pace, can't tackle, pass or shoot. He's just a waste of 4 million and an embarassment to the shirt.

 

Amazing Spurs paid 8m for R. VDV, on that basis Poulsen is half the player Rafa is, he'd be lucky to even be quarter the player Van der Vaart is. Shocking business.

 

Fucking Roy.

 

That is pretty galling seeing as Van set Vaart has been fantastic so far. Poulsen and Brad Jones were totally unnecessary signings yet they somehow fit the profile more than VdV.

[Andy M]

Both of them need moving on IMO, with Spearing's only chance of hanging around being that he's a British lad and one for the new quota.

 

Jay's a good lad and has a lot of heart but, talent-wise, I've yet to see anything which suggests he could be anything but a squad filler.

[Barrington Womble]

Both of them need moving on IMO, with Spearing's only chance of hanging around being that he's a British lad and one for the new quota.

 

Jay's a good lad and has a lot of heart but, talent-wise, I've yet to see anything which suggests he could be anything but a squad filler.

 

I would agree with that. While

Spearing should clearly be in front of poulsen, I don't think he has what it takes to be a top premier league player. But let's be fair, the lad has never had a run of games. I'd like to see him included in the match day 18 until the end of the season and see where it takes him. Poulsen on the other hand you just know is going to become one of those unflushable turds we seem so good at collecting.

[Xherdan]

It's like when you'd buy a player on Pro Evo who's in his final season and you've simply bought him because he's a big name. Who's just totally useless.

 

He's not even a big name, he's got no pace, can't tackle, pass or shoot. He's just a waste of 4 million and an embarassment to the shirt.

 

Amazing Spurs paid 8m for R. VDV, on that basis Poulsen is half the player Rafa is, he'd be lucky to even be quarter the player Van der Vaart is. Shocking business.

 

Fucking Roy.

 

 

 

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