Aquilani

[ashey]

You need a quick passing game to create chances against teams that park the bus. You need players that can turn very quickly and have quick acceleration.

What would Lennon offer us that Sterling can't?

Sterling's 12 - 18 months off being ready for the 1st team. You only had to watch how easily the German U17 lads shouldered him off the ball last night to see that.

[Arn]

Sterling's 12 - 18 months off being ready for the 1st team. You only had to watch how easily the German U17 lads shouldered him off the ball last night to see that.

He would play better if he played with better players. He was very often left all alone and didn't had any player backing him up.

Germany saw him as the main threat so they marked him out of the game. He very often had at least two players against him when he got the ball.

[Mostar]

I can't agree mate, the only time I can envision him being useful is when there is a lot of space to run into behind. He is too one dimensional and limited to be a worthwhile player.

[Craig_H]

You need a quick passing game to create chances against teams that park the bus. You need players that can turn very quickly and have quick acceleration.

What would Lennon offer us that Sterling can't?

Dear sweet Lord...

[ashey]

Sterling's not played for the Reserves yet. I think the coaching staff know what they're doing with him. Plus we're ok on the right, no need to rush him through. It's the left side we need to worry about...

(Back on topic) I'd still sell Aquilani!!!

[The_weatherman]

I thought Sterling lacked awareness and general team play last night, his decision making was not always the best either, he'll improve but we need to ground our expectations of this very young player IMO. He kind of reminded me of Babel at times, can run fast, has a good shot but doesn't involve others in his moves.

[Exiled_red]

Why not give Sterling a chance instead? He is probably even quicker than Lennon and have a better game intelligence.

Because he's nowhere near ready, and bringing him in too soon could damage his development.

[Pablo]

To be fair to Arn it is silly to have a £20m+ player playing for the Youth team

[Craig_H]

[rudedog]

Based on what exactly?

He's average at best, i'd be delighted to see him go to Spurs in exchange for Lennon.

Its based on my assessment of his ability, age and inflated market value of English players.

[Vermilion]

Lennon would beat men, make things happen and create mayhem with his pace and directness.

Aquilani will do very little and get injured.

Would, could, should, but does'nt do it enough though, if he did what he's capable of doing consistently, then all the top clubs would be in for him, because when he's in full flow he can be superb, but as i say, it's not consistent enough imo, not for the price they'd likely ask anyway.

[Craig_H]

Vermillion....'would' because he doesnt play for us. So, "in the event that we signed him, he WOULD beat men..."

As for the 'all top clubs would be in for him' - we couldnt give Aquilani away for peanuts, so i dont think that argument helps HIS cause either.

[Shanks]

Everyone jumping on the Sterling wagon..

Great prospect/potential in the same way as Pacheco but the difference in step up is huge..

These lads will get their time but Aquilani/Lennon comparisons to Sterling etc are just daft..

[Craig_H]

Everyone jumping on the Sterling wagon..

Great prospect/potential in the same way as Pacheco but the difference in step up is huge..

These lads will get their time but Aquilani/Lennon comparisons to Sterling etc are just daft..

Think you'll find it's just Arn

[SB]

Each to their own, i dont rate Aquilani at all and Lennon would give us something we dont have & something we need. Aquilani will barely manage to play 20 games.

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