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in praise of jimmy spencer
- Thread starter Steve Evans
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Interesting to read the thread from 5 Sept. I think that along with Goodwillie and Miller, Spencer is another of DAs astute signings.
I think there is no doubt that early on he actually was not very good. His control was terrible and nothing was sticking. Adams had to look for other options and brought in Garita and Spencer was dropped.
With Garitas injury there was no option but to bring him back and he's been a revelation. I'm just as guilty as other people for moaning about players but it shows that we have to be patient and sometimes something miraculous happens.
With Garitas injury there was no option but to bring him back and he's been a revelation. I'm just as guilty as other people for moaning about players but it shows that we have to be patient and sometimes something miraculous happens.
Spencer is playing brilliantly in a thankless task surrounded by defenders. He may not have the flair and excitement that fans want to see from the striker but he is playing a vital row making our forward players all click together. No coincidence we are scoring freely with him at the spearhead.
Whilst I accept he has improved ( boy did he need to ) he is still inconsistent and definitely no Dennis Bergkamp.
I can't fault him for effort but he is not strong or fast enough for me like Garita is. He may have had a good game at bottom of the table Newport but at Pompey he didn't show up again.
Bringing in Garita has probably upped his game and put his starting position under threat so its good to have competition and alternatives.
Anyone who thinks he remotely resembles Bergkamp is completely bonkers IMHO
I can't fault him for effort but he is not strong or fast enough for me like Garita is. He may have had a good game at bottom of the table Newport but at Pompey he didn't show up again.
Bringing in Garita has probably upped his game and put his starting position under threat so its good to have competition and alternatives.
Anyone who thinks he remotely resembles Bergkamp is completely bonkers IMHO
pearces greens":2tz3a21a said:
Yes it still makes you look rather silly. And if you are convinced by a player playing well against 9 men you need to think again.
the front 4 of Spencer, Carey, Jervis & Slew are complimenting each other nicely and with Tanner, Goodwillie & Garita all in backup we have a very capable attacking line that will hopefully lead us to glory this season :scarf: :scarf: :scarf:
samjones":1mi0mp0x said:
He must have impressed you recently. At least, you've stop calling him Frank.
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samjones":2kgpllbh said:
Boy did he need to? Harsh. Was Spencer ever really that bad? In most of the games I've seen him play (including against Pompey) he had held the ball up reasonably well, and on the occasions things haven't 'stuck' used his body well and won a lot of free kicks.
A very clever player and yet another string to our bow.
Spencer is a very good player at this level and has been since the start of the season. It should be noted that he lost his place through injury and it will be interesting weather Adams will play him and Garita together which is unlikely. More probably he will utilise Garita as an impact player. Whatever,it is good to have such high quality competition for places.
