How highly do you rate Joe Allen?

Didn't watch much of Swansea this season but I'm getting mixed reviews on him in my poking around.

He's young, looks energetic and a quality passer but want more than a youtube video to base this off. Is he good enough for a top club? And what sort of player could you aliken him to?

The only good video I found is this one:

kept mceachran out of the team

I heard that part of Rodgers contract was that he couldn't take players with him for 12 months?

Anyways, is he good though? For a CL team.

dont know, dont watch swansea much. Probably not from what ive seen though

I like him, A better version of Josh Essentially. however, I think Josh has got a higher potential.

He would be good enough for a back up for us, but not a starter.

lszanto wrote:I heard that part of Rodgers contract was that he couldn't take players with him for 12 months?

If that's true, it's a pity for both Rodgers & Allen, but everybody has their price, and, gentleman's agreement or not, Huw Jenkins is no different.

It's too difficult to say whether or not he is good enough. My gut feeling is that he is, but he has been a vital component of a team that suits him to a tee - privileges that perhaps will not be extended to him at the top four clubs.

I haven't seen him play for his national team, but I know he is cherished in Wales.