Reo Griffiths - Spurs Academy Player

From the day poch started to now is a totally different circumstances so it was easier to prmote at the start as we was ripping the squad apart to rebuild it in a different manner.

Now we have almost the complete squad so is becoming harder to promote but I still think we could do better although I’m happy poch has changed his view on loaning them out of can’t get a chance.

I don’t like the waste of a season just so they can train with the first team and poch to see if they are good enough. Much prefer the get them out to L1/championship and go get a taste of men’s football and the pressure you get with it.

You’ll always have some unhappy though. Either the youth watchers or the buy big players section.

As for Onomah don’t listen to the villa fans. Some of the most moaning caaants ever. Plus he’s playing under a dinosaur in Steve Bruce.

He had Onomah playing in every position going this season.

comment by ツ Hєиgу+ (U9129)
posted 11 minutes ago

From the day poch started to now is a totally different circumstances so it was easier to prmote at the start as we was ripping the squad apart to rebuild it in a different manner.

Now we have almost the complete squad so is becoming harder to promote but I still think we could do better although I’m happy poch has changed his view on loaning them out of can’t get a chance.

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Again, good post

"Now we have almost the complete squad so is becoming harder to promote"

That;s it in a nutshell.

But I still disagree with LLM that Poch doesn't trust youth. He does, they just need to be special.

Great thread, good chat for once

Thanks for the link Henge

comment by ツ Hєиgу+ (U9129)
posted 3 hours, 47 minutes ago
From the day poch started to now is a totally different circumstances so it was easier to prmote at the start as we was ripping the squad apart to rebuild it in a different manner.

Now we have almost the complete squad so is becoming harder to promote but I still think we could do better although I’m happy poch has changed his view on loaning them out of can’t get a chance.

I don’t like the waste of a season just so they can train with the first team and poch to see if they are good enough. Much prefer the get them out to L1/championship and go get a taste of men’s football and the pressure you get with it.

You’ll always have some unhappy though. Either the youth watchers or the buy big players section.
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I’ll always be for sending out those players stuck in that ‘middle ground’ on loan. When I say middle ground I mean too good for U23 but not ready for the senior squad. I just think you can gain so much being in a competitive environment mentally. Using Onomah as an example, he’s trying to get regular games for Villa, a team fighting for promotion.

How does he cope with the pressure?
Can he retain his place?
Can he play freely in the relative spotlight?

Probably a few more you can throw in there, but it’s things he won’t learn and experience while playing a few cup games for us. Kane amongst others is a great example as to how you can mature in a meaningful and competitive environment. Same as that caaant John Terry who went on loan to Nottingham Forest many years ago.

comment by look like modric (U7431)
posted 6 hours, 59 minutes ago
Reo is in a hot patch right now cannot stop scoring theoretically he should be involved against Rochdale (well Sterling should be ahead of Reo) but they will not be because sadly Poch just does not trust the younger players but that is his choice.

Reo was originally a defender then a winger only recently converted to a forward but his step up in development has been huge sometimes it just "clicks" for younger player needs a lot of work but despite all that he is scoring so its a huge positive. Physically he developed faster than some which is helping his hold up play etc. Its a blessing and curse for youngsters cos i used to love maghoma but he was doing so well because physically he was bigger and stronger than the other boys. Now everyone has developed his abilities are negated.

The rumour is bizarre because Paul Mitchell was let go because he would not listen to anyone. Well he was being let go then tried to join another club derby i think it was so we put him on gardening leave to stop that!

Mitchell refused to watch the youth teams and would rarely leave his office. The biggest complaint anyone had was that how can you shop for a certain type of player if you do not know what type of player you have at the football club.

To see him linked with a youth player is bizarre at best it would have nothing to do with him if true.

I thought reo had signed a new contract, i dont think he is out of contract as they report. I think they are confused with Shilow Tracey personally.
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Speaking of Shilow Tracey, any views on the lad? Came with a bit of a fanfare as I remember but haven't heard anything of note about him?

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No problem mate my issue with Poch trusting the youth is that he used to but now he is not very active with it. Mcdermott managed to overrule him with the loans hence why a few have left on loan.

KWP was man of the match on debut then dropped, TOB was training with the first team but not getting any game time criminal at 17.

Poch rewards and it is quite well known for hard work not performances (very old school). Georgiou being a prime example being used for his hard work in coming back from a horrible injury. Lesniak playing despite being told about his release three weeks prior because of his hard work.

We have games with the opportunity to play younger players like rochdale coming up but we will not and it is frustrating. How many minutes has N'kodou deserved guy is usually cannot even get off the bench at Burnley. Llorente is out of form give Sterling a go. Aurier and trippier are average let Kwp have a game at right back not left back. Dembele struggles with injury give TOB a chance.

I am not saying play them against United or Arsenal but give them a sniff and at the moment there is no pathway for them.

comment by Salt Beef Boy (U2699)
posted 53 minutes ago
comment by look like modric (U7431)
posted 6 hours, 59 minutes ago
Reo is in a hot patch right now cannot stop scoring theoretically he should be involved against Rochdale (well Sterling should be ahead of Reo) but they will not be because sadly Poch just does not trust the younger players but that is his choice.

Reo was originally a defender then a winger only recently converted to a forward but his step up in development has been huge sometimes it just "clicks" for younger player needs a lot of work but despite all that he is scoring so its a huge positive. Physically he developed faster than some which is helping his hold up play etc. Its a blessing and curse for youngsters cos i used to love maghoma but he was doing so well because physically he was bigger and stronger than the other boys. Now everyone has developed his abilities are negated.

The rumour is bizarre because Paul Mitchell was let go because he would not listen to anyone. Well he was being let go then tried to join another club derby i think it was so we put him on gardening leave to stop that!

Mitchell refused to watch the youth teams and would rarely leave his office. The biggest complaint anyone had was that how can you shop for a certain type of player if you do not know what type of player you have at the football club.

To see him linked with a youth player is bizarre at best it would have nothing to do with him if true.

I thought reo had signed a new contract, i dont think he is out of contract as they report. I think they are confused with Shilow Tracey personally.
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Speaking of Shilow Tracey, any views on the lad? Came with a bit of a fanfare as I remember but haven't heard anything of note about him?
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He is ok mate great pace. Played as right back, right wing back, right winger as a centre forward his position he was bought for.

Being released in the summer and was on trial a few weeks back at a lower level club with one of the other boys i think it was dylan duncan maybe? Memories blurred but was defo on trial.

Another hat trick for Reo today

Crazy hengs. Just got back and seen it. He has to be involved now against Rochdale surely.

So rare you see it click for a young player but he could score off of his bum from the halfway line at this stage and it would not be surprise.