Torten Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Let's just get this straight that I'm not comparing their ability at this moment! But wasn't Bale in a similar situation at Spurs? Playing LB when his defensive ability wasn't so great. He was pushed a bit forward and flourished with the kind of pace and strength we're starting to see in Jeff. I honestly believe that, if he manages to mature in terms of decision making (which should come with experience..), we could have a real player on our hands. Whilst I don't believe he will reach Bale's level any time soon, the similarities are hard to ignore.
Fox92 Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 It's always nice to have that player with great pace, especially in wide positions, because they become an outlet. Of course the player needs technical ability and decision making too but Jeff - for all the criticism I have given him over the years - has played better recently.
Stadt Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 He was originally a striker so it's not really that similar
LAprice_ Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 It's a brave comparison to make but in terms of strength and pace, I can certainly see why you've made it. When Bale was 21 he scored a hat-trick vs Inter Milan in a 4-3 defeat, it was then that people really started to take him seriously as an attacking threat. Then again, I'm not surprised Inter conceded 3 goals, they left Esteban on the bench. Schlupp is 22 now but maybe he'll score 3 goals in a game in which Esteban sits on the bench.
Jace Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Didn't Bale fake an injury at Spurs to avoid playing for Team GB at the Olympics?
Fox Ulike Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Let's just get this straight that I'm not comparing their ability at this moment! But wasn't Bale in a similar situation at Spurs? Playing LB when his defensive ability wasn't so great. He was pushed a bit forward and flourished with the kind of pace and strength we're starting to see in Jeff. I honestly believe that, if he manages to mature in terms of decision making (which should come with experience..), we could have a real player on our hands. Whilst I don't believe he will reach Bale's level any time soon, the similarities are hard to ignore. Even I think that's pushing it. Ashley Young maybe. But Bale.... Nooooooooo.
Deucalion Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Schlupp is coming on in leaps and bounds. Chuffed for him and he has proved me wrong because I didn't think he was anything special.
Clever Fox Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 He has a way to go to match Bale. But he is improving all the time as i predicted he would. He now need to improve his Ball kicking. Although I believe he meant to slice across the ball on saturday for the goal. keep it up lad.
Ozwin Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 He was originally a striker so it's not really that similar Think Bale was too actually.
AKCJ Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 In that we've changed his position for him to show his potential, yes. He isn't as good as a striker (yet) and he's a decent, but not fantastic, left back. He is, however, an excellent winger for his age. If he can improve technically then there's nothing to say he can't go a long way in the game. I would say that his technical improvement has been astronomical in his short time in the City first team though. If he can continue on that track then happy days.
Guest Col city fan Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Lets slow down..people are right, a month or so ago Jeff was pretty pants. But what some people CAN'T see is potential. I always saw his potential, so consistently made a shout for him. If he can continue to realise such potential I think he can be an important player for the club. That's why bigger clubs have looked at him.
davieG Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 I think a lot of his improvement is do with confidence which has been helped by having more to do and more responsibility and then coping with that.
shailen Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 He needs to improve his first touch to become a complete player. He has every other attribute, it's the only one letting him down atm.
LAprice_ Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 This is the first season in which he's consistently played in the same position. Taking that into consideration, it's fair to say that his improvement has been brilliant.
Spiritwalker Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 He needs to improve his first touch to become a complete player. He has every other attribute, it's the only one letting him down atm.He also needs to improve his shooting which I hope the coaches are working on.
Fox92 Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Hang on, what's with all these reactions!? OP isn't comparing abilities as it says in the first line of his post. I think he's referring to similarities in terms of playing positions etc.
Corky Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 I've completely misread the original post, looked at the title and wtf are you on about? Schlupp and Bale in the same sentence, you having a laugh?
artursteppe Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Lets slow down..people are right, a month or so ago Jeff was pretty pants. But what some people CAN'T see is potential. I always saw his potential, so consistently made a shout for him. If he can continue to realise such potential I think he can be an important player for the club. That's why bigger clubs have looked at him. You and me on the same wavelength Col, gosh! Me and the guys I sit by have been saying for a year or two that Jeff is a star just waiting to happen. Confidence has always been his problem, not just confidence in his own ability, but confidence that he is doing what Pearson wants of him. Now he seems to be breaking free from his own perceived limitations and doing what is right. He also probably realises that is exactly what Pearson wants.
The Horse's Mouth Posted 26 January 2015 Posted 26 January 2015 Lets slow down..people are right, a month or so ago Jeff was pretty pants. But what some people CAN'T see is potential. I always saw his potential, so consistently made a shout for him. If he can continue to realise such potential I think he can be an important player for the club. That's why bigger clubs have looked at him.
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