Quote Originally Posted by mastermind84 View Post
We already know Bellerin has great recovery speed. We knew Theo could finish and was one of the fastest players in football. Ramsey's engine and determination made him a first teamer before the ogre at Stoke broke his leg. And before Jack was effed, we saw his ability to beat guys in tight spaces. The great talents show quality when they are young. That is why clubs sign young talents. To accentuate their strength and boost up the areas they are weak at to make them a more complete player.

By you saying Ox isnt outstanding at anything shows that you dont rate him much either. He is basically Matthew Taylor. Scores the great goal from time to time but offers nothing else.
I don’t know if I’d count pace, stamina and determination as a talent or an indicator that they’ll be great in the future . That’s just genetics and a mentality. It’s not even something required to become a great football player. Ryo is supposed to be as quick as Walcott and just look where he is. We’ve had countless quick players that end up playing at Championship level so I wouldn’t even count that. Technical ability is more important to me and you’re right to point out Jack. He looked a tidy player. But it’s not as if Ox has a poor touch and can’t dribble either. He’s got the physical attributes such as pace and power, technically he’s pretty good. I don’t worry about his touch or dribbling, for me he’s a raw talent and it’s about sharpening up his decisions. He looks a far better player than what Theo and Ramsey looked when they first arrived but whether he develops into one is another question.

Also, Theo’s finishing was ok but never outstanding. He’s had to sharpen up.