Harry Edward Kane to be precise and whilst he won’t be our new manager, he has a very good chance of being a super star for us in the very near future.
The 6ft, just turned 18 year old forward from Walthamstow has all the attributes of the first class striker that we are dying out for. He is big and strong, can hold his own, has speed and certainly knows where the goal is. He is also intelligent and can drop a bit deeper and link up the play as well. I know from people who have seen him playing live (Stuart being one of them) that he is in the Wayne Rooney/Robbie Keane mould. This kid has scored goals at whatever level he has played.
Kane’s career started in the Tottenham youth system in 2008. He made 22 appearances for Tottenham U18s during the 2009–2010 season, scoring 18 goals.He was also named on the first-team bench on two occasions but didn’t get onto the pitch.
He has played for the England Under17′s (3 appearances, 2 goals) and Under 19′s (5 appearances, 6 goals) already.
In the January transfer window he went on loan to League 1 side Leyton Orient and showed in the 18 appearances for them (9 starts and 9 substitute) just how classy he is. Many O’s fans were trying to get Barry Hearn to sign him permanently or get him back on loan for the upcoming campaign, as they hold him in such high regard. He scored 5 goals for them during his loan period.
Unfortunately for the Orient fans, Spurs hold him in a very high regard as well, as his biography on the official website says:
“Playing just behind a central striker, Harry made a huge impact during his first full season in our Academy, establishing himself as one of the most highly-rated young players at the club.”
Spurs’ Under-18 coach Alex Inglethorpe also stated on the club’s website after Harry got called up for England duty:
“It’s fantastic for the academy and Harry that he’s been recognised in this way. He’s a lovely lad, a terrific young player with a great work ethic and one who will keep on improving.”
Apparently he is also renowned for being a dead ball specialist as well and scored a fair few goals last season from them. Another string to the young man’s bow as he fights his way up the footballing ladder.
He has taken a very active part in our pre-season preparations, with playing, scoring and impressing at both Barnet and MK Dons as well as featuring in the match at Leyton Orient. They were all for a Spurs XI side.
Is Harry Kane ready for first team duties? Well it would be a massive risk but other 18 year old have done it in recent times and prospered. Will Spurs do it? Most certainly not. Mr Redknapp is not the sort to bring through young talent and take risks as he thinks too much of his reputation. I hope he gets a lot of opportunities this season but these will probably be mainly in the cups unless we get a whole host of injuries.
One thing for sure though, our gangster sounding striker is certainly a gem and what with Danny Rose, Kyle Walker, Tom Carroll and Andros Townsend the future is rosey at the Lane.
COYS
Rob Handworker
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If we fail to sign a decent striker then i dont see why this fella shouldnt be given a shot at the big time, after all he couldnt possibly do any worse than Keane.
or Crouch or Defoe for that matter!!
Rob, that has to be a made up name, i cant take this post seriously.
It won’t make any difference, ‘Arry has a poor track record of blooding youngsters. He’d sooner sign the likes of Kevin Davies…
He is too young to play cause I saw him against barnet but maybe an impact player or a loan in the championship
As if Harry will play any of these kids, as meesterlee said ‘Arry does have a poor track record of blooding youngster – regardless of what he’ll have us believe about his West Ham days. He is a chequebook manager and a pretty shitty one at that.
A review of a player you haven’t seen…
Next week, What Mourinho Will Do At The Lane.
To paraphrase
There used to be a football blog over there
From one of the best to the worst in a few months, good luck, I won’t be back.
Lets hope nobody talks about our new Ivory Coast youngster either!!
Think we have a chance of seeing Harry K in the Europa league and Carling cup. Last time around Harry R treated that competition with huge respect didn’t he.
Keep it up lads, close season etc, we all need our Spurs fix.
This Kid looks the real deal and i expect him to stay at Spurs and play in the UFA and this cold be our new front line 16year old Ivorian Soulman his nickname and Kane two great prospects.
Personally chaps and im as honest as the day is long and also new”ish” to the internet “about 2 years”i think your write ups are top notch not only do you cover the youth”as above” which is vitally important you also cover every issue as regards THFC.My main reason for saying this is because of the above comment sayin “i wont be back”I guess everybody has there knockers but i for one will keep on reading.Anyway back on topic Harry Kane has great promise but i do fear the redknapp factor in all of this as you have said,if he isnt to be in or around the 1st team then he MUST be sent to a club in the top half of the championship which is vital for this lads progress.Keep up the good work.COYS
Agreed, Harry (like Jol) doesn’t like taking riskd with young players. wonder if a switch between Harry and Wenger for a couple of weeks a season would help? Just letting my inagination run riot….
Thanks for all the comments so far, always appreciated. Even ‘Leaving now’. It can only help us to know what we’re doing wrong. Of course there was little constructive in what you wrote to actually help, but thanks all the same.
Harry Kane is a great talent, when I saw him it was his quick feet that really shone out and his ability, despite his size, to worm his way through gaps that shouldn’t exist, he also has good vision and passing ability. If he’s looked after correctly, and I agree with Kevski, he needs a Championship loan, then we could have a real star on our hands.
COYS
Rob is right here – give the kid a shot. He looks a great prospect. If he fails – so what, at least we tried. Defenders know all about Crouch, Defoe and Pav – they don’t know Harry.
I find the articles a really good read and brings to our attention so much. Thanks to all of you who write. As Kevski07 says you cannot please everyone! Carry on keeping us up to date!