tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post2539849109091665334..comments2023-10-17T09:07:34.682+01:00Comments on Tottenham Spurs In History: Why Does the Tottenham Academy Produce So Few Successful Players?wlhatwhlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12544108569534364278noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post-28728621128845965982013-09-05T11:43:49.984+01:002013-09-05T11:43:49.984+01:00Sorry but I disagree with most of what have been s...Sorry but I disagree with most of what have been said above.<br />My son been offered by Spurs but we declined and gone with Chelsea instead. Chelsea do not only signed big players as mentioned above nor do most Spurs boys turned down Chelsea in preference to Spurs. So please get the facts right even though I can see the bias given that your sons signed for Spurs.<br />The reason we chose Chelsea was because Spurs development focused on skills at a younger age which is good if your sons lacked technical abilities and the type of players that don't like passing. Chelsea on the other hands focus on what abilities the kids have and let them play their natural way. <br />BTW - Spurs results are atrocious before pre-U12, of course results should not be the be all and end all but just say that their results are better than others at the younger ages.<br />No doubt Spurs has the best facilities at the moment though and no one can argue with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post-37684738321015752552013-07-12T09:07:29.551+01:002013-07-12T09:07:29.551+01:00Thanks for your comments - they are very interesti...Thanks for your comments - they are very interesting. I hope you're right about the goalkeeper it's about time Spurs produced another top-class goalkeeper.<br /><br />Hope all goes well for your son in the coming season.<br /><br />I up-dated the article on my new blog and included your comment.<br />HotspurHQ: http://bit.ly/12qXgOtwlhatwhlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12544108569534364278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post-88349200036831728372013-07-12T09:02:22.420+01:002013-07-12T09:02:22.420+01:00Many thanks for your comments. It's very inter...Many thanks for your comments. It's very interesting to hear the thoughts of parents who have experience of their sons at the Spurs Academy and to know that the facilities are of benefit to the young players and the club.<br /><br />Best wishes to your son in the coming season.<br /><br />See my latest up-dated article, inspired by and including your comments, on my new blog, HotspurHQ: http://bit.ly/12qXgOtwlhatwhlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12544108569534364278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post-56873249673289232502013-07-11T13:41:00.797+01:002013-07-11T13:41:00.797+01:00the new facility is already paying off for the aca...the new facility is already paying off for the academy boys, in particular with recruitment at the foundation stage. Previously the club would fight the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea for the best players within their catchment area and this could be a real battle. Now with the world leading facilities and the extensive recruitment of more qualified coaches they can attract the best players. Where as previously Spurs may sign 16 boys at U9 only 5-6 of these boys would have been on their initial hitlist the remaining 10 would be the best of those left from not being signed by Arsenal and chelsea. Now it's the other way round the best are picking spurs, then leaving Arsenal and chelsea to pick up the best of the rest. I've seen first hand the current U7's & U8's (pre-academy elite boys) at all of these clubs and trust me Spurs have the most impressive looking boys technically. They might not be match winners at this age but you can see their squad already have some kids that have core skills that would embaress most decent adult players. With Arsenal & Chelsea they seem more attracted to bigger match winning players now rather than looking forward long term. Ajax in their hayday made a point of signing smaller technical players at a very young age to perfect their ball control under pressure, when they caught up in size at age 12/13 they destroyed any opposition in their way as their ball control was just too good and too quick for the opponents who didnt have to work as hard as these smaller boys had to work because their physical size and strength meant they didn't have to.<br />Spurs have picked up on this, look at the spanish players now, none of those players would have been signed by EPL players at academy level as they would have been too small and thats a fact, we are years behind in this country to recognising talent early and progressing it for the long term results not short term rewards.<br />a good future aheadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post-64043234861869804252013-02-15T19:56:09.880+00:002013-02-15T19:56:09.880+00:00My son is in the u9 squad at Spurs. The facilities...My son is in the u9 squad at Spurs. The facilities will attract the best talent and the coaching (although frustrating to watch sometimes) is consistent and very well planned.<br />What is also overlooked is the fantastic set up for Goalkeepers at Spurs. I have yet to see better talent at any other academy. I guarantee they will produce a world class keeper in the next 10 years.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post-44527379375966040492013-01-11T19:34:14.391+00:002013-01-11T19:34:14.391+00:00That's great to hear. I was talking to two par...That's great to hear. I was talking to two parents recently who have sons training with Tottenham and they too were delighted with the way Tottenham has been developing their Academy in recent years. <br /><br />I have seen the Spurs Under-16 team at the NI Milk Cup over the past three seasons and every player has been very comfortable on the ball and all are expected to play football in a passing and controlled way. It was very impressive to see the boys competing against older boys and holding their own.<br /><br />I am told the new training facilities are fantastic and they will be of great benefit to players of all ages. I have been offered the opportunity to see around them and I hope that I can arrange that soon.<br /><br />Thank you for replying to this blog. I would be very interested in hearing more from you about the Academy and if you would like to contact me by e-mail, please do so at: (wlhatwhl@hotmail.com)<br /><br />Best wishes to your son, I hope he enjoys the experience and does wel with Tottenham.wlhatwhlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12544108569534364278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23066845.post-71012640782270241792013-01-11T13:20:11.899+00:002013-01-11T13:20:11.899+00:00My son plays in the foundation group of elite play...My son plays in the foundation group of elite players at the spurs academy at bulls cross new training centre. He is currently too young to sign with the club.<br />I've been able to see first hand that spurs are indeed creating world class players for the future. The U9 to U14 groups are jaw dropping to watch,the technique and speed is had to take in for kids so young. What will these lads be like at 18 years old? exciting times ahead if you are a spurs fan (i am not) the new training facility is world class and currently the best in the country no question so it will attract the best talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com