Andros Townsend

[duo]

My problem is the fact we've signed players who are neither end of the spectrum, they could work or they could fail. It's not like we've changed from risky young foreigners to guaranteed PL pros.

Exactly 

[54]

Do not want.

+1

Well atleast you two can be a duo.

[Leazes1986]

We won't pay the premium for British players who are in top form though. Not only that, but while we're in this position in this window, the only ones we are likely to attract are out of favour players or players who are unhappy and are at clubs around us. We're not a very attractive proposition at the moment. I think most teams in the bottom half of the table would certainly like to have signed Shelvey and Townsend though if possible.

[Collage]

Are they even England international's?

 

I only class them as internationals if they are in the current set up. Neither are anywhere near at the moment are they?

 

Shelvey is. Was in the latest squads.

[healthyaddiction]

Shelvey was in the last squad. Townsend wasn't but was pretty regular until this season when I guess he hasn't played much.

[Holloway]

Fringe,internationals, it dont mention tje word to the Shelf

[Jaqen]

I don't rate him highly but he's pacy and direct and has his Euro spot he will want to fight for. The manager obviously doesn't fancy Thauvin and Perez looks knackered and like he could do with being rotated out the team for a bit as well. Can't see the harm in a loan deal at all.

[Minhosa]

Pray this is a loan.

[xLiaaamx]

Actually runs at people. Only one who does that at the minute is Moussa

[Interpolic]

If Townsend released a solo album after leaving The Verve it would be called "A loan, with everybody".

This is the best joke I've ever came up with btw. Idiots.

[Winn]

Would be a great signing always rated him hopefully regular games he can shine. Much rather players like this than spending same money on the likes or Cabella or Thauvin

[r0cafella]

Would be a great signing always rated him hopefully regular games he can shine. Much rather players like this than spending same money on the likes or Cabella or Thauvin

Why?

[Optimistic Nut]

If Townsend released a solo album after leaving The Verve it would be called "A loan, with everybody".

This is the best joke I've ever came up with btw. Idiots.

 

You have my bittersweet sympathy.

[Interpolic]

If Townsend released a solo album after leaving The Verve it would be called "A loan, with everybody".

This is the best joke I've ever came up with btw. Idiots.

 

You have my bittersweet sympathy.

It's OK, it's History.

[Guest firetotheworks]

Sonnet.

[BONTEMPI]

Give him a chance. That's all we can do.

 

With some players a change of scenery can be all it takes. Shelvey is in the same boat. At least they both know what is expected in this league which gives them an advantage over a foreign unknown. I know that can be said of Colback, but he's got little or no talent, where's both of these have shown real quality at times.

[lovejoy]

Pray this is a loan.

 

You know what will happen man. We buy him, he's obertan and he'll retire here, we loan him, he's Giggs and he'll f*** us off in summer. Nailed on.

[Willow]

I'd be totally happy with this, a loan or a buy, as long as it doesn't impede us getting a striker or two of course. The rest of this season is going to be weird but I'm looking forward to it in a twisted way..

[Minhosa]

Pray this is a loan.

 

You know what will happen man. We buy him, he's obertan and he'll retire here, we loan him, he's Giggs and he'll f*** us off in summer. Nailed on.

 

So true.

[Altamullan]

No Match Attax card for young Andros this season, featured in two previous Tottenham squads. Ouch...

[Astroblack]

This one's a risk so not sure how to feel about it.

 

He's looked a threat almost everytime I've seen him play but the fact that he rarely starts is a big concern. There's gotta be an attitude problem or something.

 

The time we beat Spurs 1-0, he was one of the best players on the pitch. He made about 6-7 chances that game but I distinctly remember Spurs fans slagging him off so dunno how much help they are.

[Optimistic Nut]

There were Newcastle fans who slagged off Robert & Ben Arfa so I ignore other fans' opinions now.

[Cronky]

Townsend has that kind of explosive pace and energy which is missing from our attack at the moment. We've got flat-out pace which is apparent when we're in a position to catch teams on the break, but in other situations we look a bit flat and predictable.

 

Townsend is worth the gamble, because he could make all the difference.

[Darth Crooks]

Looks like Jonas. Want

[NEEJ]

With the arrival of Saivet, Shelvey and it seems Townsend as well, one or two midfield players will get pushed down the pecking order, even if they don't leave.

 

There is a decision to be made with Sissoko, because although he can open things up for us (particularly on the break), a lot of moves break down when he gets the ball. Our midfield are not fluent in possession, and although Sissoko isn't the only culprit when it comes to losing the ball, he's the chief one. It makes it difficult for players to move forward with confidence if they're worried we might lose the ball and then they'll be out of position.

 

We're at our most dangerous on the break, but that's of limited use when we struggle to score the first goal because we can't break teams down. The balance in the midfield needs to be tipped towards a unit with more skill on the ball.

 

I'd want to keep Sissoko because of his obvious strengths, but not necessarily as an automatic first team choice. I'd like to see how a new look midfield functions without him.

And

Townsend has that kind of explosive pace and energy which is missing from our attack at the moment. We've got flat-out pace which is apparent when we're in a position to catch teams on the break, but in other situations we look a bit flat and predictable.

 

Townsend is worth the gamble, because he could make all the difference.

Unbelievable.