Dan Kilpatrick @Dan_KP 36m36 minutes ago
#thfc Mauricio Pochettino says Jan Vertonghen should be fit for the start of the season & confirms he's happy with his CB options.
Dan Kilpatrick @Dan_KP 35m35 minutes ago
#thfc However, Poch says he expects more new signings before the start of the season. "I expect some signings in the next few weeks, yes."
Good news on Verts although i assume he'll need a mini preseason before fit enough to play.
Obviously rates CCV to become 4 CB.
Hopefully more signings is another ball playing CM to push Dembele as neither Mason or Carroll are good enough to step in IMO
COYS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eMXt-JgvCw
Press conference
posted on 28/7/16
comment by oteoi (U15653)
posted 1 minute ago
I think CCV should be given the opportunity to be our fourth CB for the season
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what is this based on?
I mean you may be right, but what have you actually seen that suggests he is ready for that?
or are you relying on LLM scouting reports?
posted on 28/7/16
Added a video of press conference
posted on 28/7/16
comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
what is this based on?
I mean you may be right, but what have you actually seen that suggests he is ready for that?
or are you relying on LLM scouting reports?
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I've seen a fair amount of him for USA at Under-20 and Under-23 level, it seems he is well thought of within the club and he performed solidly enough against Juventus, despite the fact his defensive partner had a bad game.
With Dier in the squad (and, in Wanyama, someone to cover for Dier if he does need to be moved back) to provide more experienced defensive cover if needed, I think CCV would benefit from a season with the first-team group + some cup appearances.
But I trust Pochettino on this and if he feels we need another experienced option at the back then that's fine with me.
posted on 28/7/16
fair enough mate. good stuff.
hope you are right !!
posted on 28/7/16
need a keeper urgently, Vorm not good enough
posted on 28/7/16
comment by Dave&Danny (U4428)
posted 2 minutes ago
need a keeper urgently, Vorm not good enough
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been banging this drum for almost a year.
he is absolutely awful, and if anything happened to lloris and vorm needed an extended period as the first choice keeper, we would pretty much have to write the season off, as we wouldn't be winning very many games.
hes crap
posted on 28/7/16
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posted on 28/7/16
He apparently thinks Wanyama can play CB.
It still doesnt mask the fact we only have six good options across both positions and as it stands right now if either Dier or Wanyama had to drop in to the back four, then Mason, Carroll or CCV would have to start
posted on 28/7/16
the prospect of mason or carroll playing a premier or champions league game for spurs fills me with fear tbh
posted on 28/7/16
Vorm made some bad mistakes, but it is not easy for keepers playing a small handful of games sporadically throughout the season. I think if he had a run of games he would prove his worth, he was good for Swansea after all.