‘I really hope…’ – Ipswich Town fan expert reacts to Tottenham transfer

Ipswich Town got off to a strong start in the Second Division, surprising many as they finished second in the table ahead of the first international break of the season.

Kieran McKenna’s side entered the season on top after going unbeaten from January 21 in a 2-1 loss to Oxford United, until a thrilling game against Leeds United on August 26, where she was beaten. defeated 4-3.

However, they bounced back last weekend with an incredible comeback in a 3-2 home win over Cardiff City.

Although the main factor that kept them going at the start of this campaign was thanks to strikers like Conor Chaplin, Freddie Ladapo and Nathan Broadhead, the Northern Ireland international has added firepower to his side during the period. the following from the window.

After signing compatriot George Hirst from Suffolk for £1.5m previously, McKenna has signed Dane Scarlett, one of Tottenham Hotspur’s potential players, his sixth and final contract ahead of his fifth deadline. Six weeks ago. Scarlett will spend the rest of the season at Portman Road, which will be his first experience in a football championship, after spending last season in League One with Portsmouth having made 10 appearances for Spurs in every arena so far.

Last season at Fratton Park, Scarlett made a total of 40 appearances for Portsmouth, scoring four league goals and two more in the EFL Trophy.

He also played for England at youth level, most recently featuring in the Under-20s in their World Cup campaign, and scored in the opener against Tunisia before collapsing in the round of 16. .

FLW asked our Tractor Boys fan expert Henry about signing the 19-year-old on loan, and he is quite happy with the deal that brought him to Portman Road, full confidence. into McKenna following his earlier remarks about the youngster.

“Yes, I am very happy with the signing of Dane Scarlett. “I think McKenna said last season after the Portsmouth game that he was the best young striker in Europe in terms of physical and mental quality, so I think loaning him out is a possibility. for McKenna’s positive reviews.” he added.

“In my opinion, one of the only players with no playing experience is one of the best young strikers in world football, that is Dane Scarlett,” McKenna said via the East Anglian Daily Times after the 3 win. Town’s -2 against Pompey in October.” January 1, 2022

Given the number of central striker options that McKenna has, it seems like Scarlett could initially find his game time limited, but at the same time he brings another dimension. That’s something our Town fan expert hopes the Blues boss can use in the future, although he initially thinks it could be difficult for the youngster.

Henry continued:
“I really hope he gets game time.

“He is more of a Hirst player, but has better technique when he has the ball at his feet. He can be a bit inexperienced, so getting a chance to start in a team where every game is really important can be difficult.

“I think after the international break where he left the England team, after spending a few weeks watching how Ipswich coach and how McKenna coached them, we could see a special season. by Dane Scarlett.