Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
A fit Winks will replace Dembele for us
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Harry Winks
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braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
I think so too. But I also think we need another option there. Winks and Dembele have both had their injury issues. And some inconsistency from a young player like Winks should be expected. Dembele might have a storming season next year, but he might have a season on injuries. It might be getting to the time when replacing him is the smart decision too.
With our seeming preference for primarily defensive midfielders for one of the deep midfield roles creativity from the other player there quickly becomes vital. I remain hopeful, though not necessarily confident, that Onomah could make an impact next season. But if not it's a key area for a new signing imo.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
Do we sign one though to do we wait for Oliver Skipp to step up
Again it’s the challenge of buying vs developing
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
If Skipp is looking ready to step up in the next 12-18 months. Or if Onomah is getting there I think waiting might be the best option. But Skipp is only 17, and Onomah has been getting mixed reviews in the Championship... I also think Skipp might end up a natural for that more defensive midfield role, but with added creativity. If he steps up to that level that is.
Depends on who is available and for what cost as well. Those top level creative central midfielders that can also do what's required defensively aren't exactly easy to pick up. Getting someone in that can do a job next season already... I have no clue who that player is.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
Skipp is 17 but a big lad
He also stepped up for the under 23s against Chelsea who don’t lose. He moved from centre mid to centre back and was impressive
He may be one of those who just has it despite his age
Glenda's Legs
Paul Walsh
Poch usually picks a few of the academy players to go on the pre-season tour. I wonder if Skipp is in with a chance, or if it is still too early for him to be given that step-up.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
Will give us a clue
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
There's Oakley-Boothe too - who is a year older than Skipp
Winks, Onomah, TOB and Skipp are our very brightest academy players/graduates, and all 4 play in the Dembele position
Winks, Onomah, TOB and Skipp are our very brightest academy players/graduates, and all 4 play in the Dembele position
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
I've heard Oakley is more Winks/Modric-like and Skipp more Onomah/Dembele-like. Does that sound about right?
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
Pass
Oakley was very much a sitter for the England side
Skipp reminds me of Gerard and was very combative but can pass too
SteveAWOL
Chris Jones
Yoof
Tony Parks
Oakley-Boothe is taller than Skipp but less built.
No. Skipp is a holding midfielder, in our squad Dier is probably the closest comparison. Oakley-Boothe is harder to define and hasn't really impressed for a while now but hopefully he manages to kick on again at some point, right now he reminds me a bit of Jenas.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
Shows how TV can make everyone look different
Oakley Booth looked to me to be something like 5’6
Yoof
Tony Parks
He's around 5'11, Skipp probably 5'9.
You can see them side-by-side here (back left) - https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/license/922453976
Bullet
Andy Thompson
Hardly bare bones
With Dembele Winks Wanyama Dier we have an excellent core of 4 players, if and when 3 or 4 are fit and match ready.
Who would want Herrera, Matic, Fabregas, Bakayoko, look at the Gooner midfield, look at Liverpool... look at City who play creative players in midfield.
We've never had it so good.
And then factor in all those kids you mention coming through, particularly Onomah who has shown great promise at Villa when played in central midfield
With Dembele Winks Wanyama Dier we have an excellent core of 4 players, if and when 3 or 4 are fit and match ready.
Who would want Herrera, Matic, Fabregas, Bakayoko, look at the Gooner midfield, look at Liverpool... look at City who play creative players in midfield.
We've never had it so good.
And then factor in all those kids you mention coming through, particularly Onomah who has shown great promise at Villa when played in central midfield
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
Southgate loves him, so perhaps he'll get the benefit of the doubt, even if he's rusty.
The AOC injury helps his cause too presumably.
The AOC injury helps his cause too presumably.
awesome dawson
Mitchell Thomas
Given the time its taken the likes of Toby and Rose, to be eased back into the first team, I think there's a snowballs chance in hell, of Winks getting on the pitch in the final three weeks of the season.