Redman in wales » Mon Sep 02, 2013 6:58 pm wrote:I think he's a good player who is an upgrade on Stewart Downing.
It's hard to attract Champions League players when you're not in the champions league, for a team who in the past 4 seasons has finished no higher than 6th, it's probably been a difficult job in convincing the players the club wants to sign for us - As we saw with Mktaryan.
I actually think the move was a good bit of business now as well. Our first choice turned us down to go to the champions league finalists, our second choice turned us down to stay on at a champions league club on an improved contract and spurs have been spending the Bale money, acquiring attacking midfielders. I think it makes sense to get a player in on loan - who is an upgrade on what we had last season anyway - and then see who's available in January / next summer - rather than go for a 3rd/4th choice now.
Agreed. I could be wrong on this but I believe he has to score one league goal or one assist to better Downing's vital stat's in his first season. I think he's more than capable of that and will provide a good all-round contribution to the team, such will be his desire to nail down a first team place.