Zola learns he has selected John Spector at Left Back rather than the ageing Music mogul Phil of the same name.
He's played Left back, Right back, central defence and in midfield for us and I can only assume the only reason he's not had an emergency stint upfront for us , is the goalscoring prowess of our forwards(or alternatively that we prefer Manuel Da Costa in that role)
Frighteningly, the limited Spector has made his most ever starts, 24 in total ,this term, depriving it would seem the promising Spence and Daprela from gaining valuable first team experience.He could not be accused of lacking effort but the lack of ability at premiership level is there for all to see and he has cost us points in several matches this season.Infact it is mind boggling how Pardew, Curbishley and Zola have all been prepared to turn to our American utility man on several occasions, such that he is closing in on his 100th appearance for us!Spector is one of those players who as a fan you think if you could match his effort and fitness levels you would be worth your place in the team at his expense such that My 11 year old has had his eyes on that left back spot over recent weeks.
He may only be 24 and about to appear in the World Cup but this £20k a week , Out of Contract Hammer is not one I will be keeping my fingers crossed is on Gold and Sullivans retained list.
Or am I doing him a dis-service
Farewell Super John!
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