I think he a good player and wouldn't mind having him as out premanent left back. He has got a great left foot on him.
Manchester United have placed a £39M bid for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov plus they are offering £11M for Louis Saha. (The Sun)
Tottenham boss Martin Jol is believed to have turned down a £10million bid from London rivals Chelsea for right-back Pascal Chimbonda.
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I cant wait until the day we get rid of Gardner, so ****, cant even begin to understand how hes managed to stay at this level for so long.
I don't want Defoe to go.
I totally agree we should stop messing around in the striker department and worry more on the left side of our midfield.
I totally agree
Here's an idea so far we have made three signings and sold no one. Maybe Big Martin is not going to unload anyone. He believes that players like Lee and Defoe obviously have an important role to play but even the likes of Mido and Ghaly are stil vital to our push into the top 4.
I also have a feeling that he does not see Bent as a back up for Berbs but sees them complementing eachother and so i would not be surprised to see them both starting along with keane who plays a bit deeper.
If God was a football manager then surely he would manage Spurs.
I don't understand why people hate Gardner so much. He is not a bad defender, though I must admit that Dawson, King and Kaboul are probably a couple of steps ahead of him. Gardner would be much better if he played week in week out but I can't see it happening at Spurs. If he decides to leave then I wish him all the best. Oh, by the way, isn't Gardner a boyhood Villa supporter?
Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone is being watched by BlackburnThey can F*ck Off :fist:
They can F*ck Off :fist:
I have just seen this.QuoteSpurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone is being watched by BlackburnThey can F*ck Off :fist:
:lol: that made me laugh.
Why would we sell our best centre midfiielder?
Sort of agree with Storts that he isnt mobile enough, but I think all he needs to do is loose a little weight. A footballer doesn't need to be that big.
I know he wont go but still, have you forgotten about Carrick allready Dan!!?? :P
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is thinking long and hard about making an offer to Spurs for Adel Taarabt.
Now Martin Jol has been quite clever about his use of the youngster who is often dubbed the new Zidane and I am sure he would be on many teams' shopping lists. Jol will never sell anyway, unless of course the offer was for a ludicrous amount of money and maybe included Cesc Fabregas going in the other direction?
This could just be a wind up or simply a fan on the verge of a nervous breakdown trying to stir things up between the two teams. Either way I don't think anyone is going to buy this story. Even if Adel was seen in the Ashburton Grove area of North London getting out of a cab, which he wasn't (well he might have been, but I know nothing about it!)
Birmingham City are weighing up a move for Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner.
The Times says Brum are monitoring Gardner's situation, where Spurs boss Juande Ramos is threatening big defensive changes during this month's winter market.
Villa might well have harboured greater hopes earlier in the season when Defoe was marginalised under Martin Jol but five goals in his last seven appearances suggest he has more than a bit-part role to play with Juande Ramos in charge. His contract expires in less than 18 months and although he has been reluctant to return to the negotiating table hitherto there is a sense that situation will change now that he has parted company with his agent, Sky Andrew.
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One player moving out of White Hart Lane is Hossam Ghaly, with the Egyptian prepared to miss the African Cup of Nations to secure a loan move to Derby
Word out of Canada and Germany has that Stalteri might be on his way back to Germany - Wolfsburg, to be more precise.
Also I found this rumour, which should please Dan! :)
"my sources in Argentina tell me Javier Saviola will be loaned to Spurs if Defoe goes."
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul is a £5million summer target for Juventus
C'mon :lol: if Berba is even a little bit interested in moving there because of Petrov and Bojinov, he stupid imo.
if he did end up going there it would all be down to money only.
Same thing happened to Benjani, he didn't want to leave Pompy but he said he couldn't reject the silly money they where offering him
Another player on Chelsea's transfer wish-list is Dimi Berbatov. The People announces that the Bulgarian 'believes he will be a Chelsea player next season.Who are these friends aye :hmm: :rant:
'The Tottenham striker has told friends he expects to sign for the Blues this summer after contract talks with Spurs broke down. Chelsea will have to pay around £35million for the Bulgarian, especially as Spurs would rather sell to anyone other than their London rivals.'
TOFFEES IN FOR BENT
Hey! Everyone! Look over here! It's some brand new gossip! Woohoo!
It comes in The Daily Mirror, who claim that Everton are weighing up a bid for Spurs striker Darren Bent.
However, here's the bad news for all you Tottenham fans out there - they are apparently only willing to pay £8million for their man, meaning Spurs will take a hit of around £8million on their former record signing.
Still, it's brand new gossip! How exciting.
Speaking of White Hart Lane deadwood, The Mirror again comes up with the goods, with word that Portsmouth are lining up a £2million move for 'defender' Younes Kaboul.
HORSE TRADING
Interesting lines in a couple of papers this morning, claiming Real Madrid will 'allow' Manchester United to have a clear crack at Dimitar Berbatov.
The catch, of course, is that United have to sell them Ronaldo.
Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has admitted he is in the dark as to whether Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov will remain at the club.
Berbatov has been strongly linked to Manchester United, while Keane is the subject of interest from Liverpool.
Ramos has admitted the pair are hugely influential figures at the North London club, but he has given no assurances as to whether they will be Tottenham players in the new season.
Were going to see how this ends, but were speaking about two very important footballers, Ramos told AS.
For the moment they are with us but whatever happens our plan is to have a good squad with a potential that helps us to do better than last year.
When asked about his objectives for next season, Ramos said Spurs will try and fight for a top-four finish.
The former Sevilla boss reckons his club will continue to sign youngsters and is ready to sell some senior players.
He added: Weve to be realistic, see where we start from and who are going to compete with us.
Important clubs have been spending a lot of money for years and have a certain advantage, thats why they say they want to sign our players.
Obviously we understand theres a top four composed of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Ars*nal, who are the ones that qualified for the Champions League in the last few years and challenging them is very complicated.
Our aim is to finish in this top four but we are aware of the fact its difficult and that other teams will fight for the same goal.
At Tottenham we have had a clear philosophy regarding buying and selling for years. You need to understand that this club is in the transfer market, a company that needs to debrief at the end of the financial year.
The idea is signing young players, promising and talented ones, and if important offers for older players are made, studying it to see what is the best for the club.
I think so too. Defoe can be frustrating to watch at times, but so are Soldado (even more, tbh) and Adebayor. And to ask young Harry Kane to carry the club on his shoulders is simply unthinkable. Also, I cannot see us signing a striker who would come in and set the Lane alight right away.I really dont understand this, we have a very good striker and are selling him?, how are they going to replace him without spending 40/50m?. its no good bringing in a young prospect and pressurizing him to come up trumps, we need a real deal all complete experienced striker, I am starting to worry which direction this club is going, we cant just rip a team apart and fill it with near all new players and expect to come out smelling of roses. selling Defoe is a big mistake. :'(
I've read that Defoe has signed up to this team, but will be loaned back to Spurs until March or May.... This will only e till end of Feb so what we supposed to do if we lose Ade or Soldado in the final run in?, they should have let him go at the end of the season, I only hope there isba world class player on the radar hidden away somewhere!
I've read that Defoe has signed up to this team, but will be loaned back to Spurs until March or May.... This will only e till end of Feb so what we supposed to do if we lose Ade or Soldado in the final run in?, they should have let him go at the end of the season, I only hope there isba world class player on the radar hidden away somewhere!
I think so too. Defoe can be frustrating to watch at times, but so are Soldado (even more, tbh) and Adebayor. And to ask young Harry Kane to carry the club on his shoulders is simply unthinkable. Also, I cannot see us signing a striker who would come in and set the Lane alight right away.I really dont understand this, we have a very good striker and are selling him?, how are they going to replace him without spending 40/50m?. its no good bringing in a young prospect and pressurizing him to come up trumps, we need a real deal all complete experienced striker, I am starting to worry which direction this club is going, we cant just rip a team apart and fill it with near all new players and expect to come out smelling of roses. selling Defoe is a big mistake. :'(
When played in a right formation, Defoe is still one of the best strikers in the league.
I've read that Defoe has signed up to this team, but will be loaned back to Spurs until March or May.... This will only e till end of Feb so what we supposed to do if we lose Ade or Soldado in the final run in?, they should have let him go at the end of the season, I only hope there isba world class player on the radar hidden away somewhere!
Good point. Let us hope they get another striker or they could use the youngsters. Sherwood wants to give them a chance.
Reportedly Defoe will be unveiled as Toronto FC player early next week. He would be loaned back to us until March, though. To be honest, I'm not sure how playing for Toronto would get him into the World Cup squad.
I wouldn't have had a problem in the Summer, but I do have a problem now. January transfer windows are usually for panic-buys to cover a position or two that lacks depth and strength. Selling an experienced player in January without adequate back-up does not seem a sensinble move to me. Unless the club plans to bring in Rooney or someone else who would score loads of goals and wouldn't need a bloody full season to adapt to English Premier League.I think so too. Defoe can be frustrating to watch at times, but so are Soldado (even more, tbh) and Adebayor. And to ask young Harry Kane to carry the club on his shoulders is simply unthinkable. Also, I cannot see us signing a striker who would come in and set the Lane alight right away.I really dont understand this, we have a very good striker and are selling him?, how are they going to replace him without spending 40/50m?. its no good bringing in a young prospect and pressurizing him to come up trumps, we need a real deal all complete experienced striker, I am starting to worry which direction this club is going, we cant just rip a team apart and fill it with near all new players and expect to come out smelling of roses. selling Defoe is a big mistake. :'(
When played in a right formation, Defoe is still one of the best strikers in the league.I've read that Defoe has signed up to this team, but will be loaned back to Spurs until March or May.... This will only e till end of Feb so what we supposed to do if we lose Ade or Soldado in the final run in?, they should have let him go at the end of the season, I only hope there isba world class player on the radar hidden away somewhere!
Good point. Let us hope they get another striker or they could use the youngsters. Sherwood wants to give them a chance.
I think I must be dreaming, many of the people now pleading Defoe's case were not long ago saying on this very site that he should be sold and replaced as he is no longer up to the job of striker in the PL, for goodness sake make up your minds, personally I think he is well past his best and should be replaced, we have to offload some players to free up some cash for new players, we cannot have it both ways.
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I think so too. Defoe can be frustrating to watch at times, but so are Soldado (even more, tbh) and Adebayor. And to ask young Harry Kane to carry the club on his shoulders is simply unthinkable. Also, I cannot see us signing a striker who would come in and set the Lane alight right away.I really dont understand this, we have a very good striker and are selling him?, how are they going to replace him without spending 40/50m?. its no good bringing in a young prospect and pressurizing him to come up trumps, we need a real deal all complete experienced striker, I am starting to worry which direction this club is going, we cant just rip a team apart and fill it with near all new players and expect to come out smelling of roses. selling Defoe is a big mistake. :'(
When played in a right formation, Defoe is still one of the best strikers in the league.I've read that Defoe has signed up to this team, but will be loaned back to Spurs until March or May.... This will only e till end of Feb so what we supposed to do if we lose Ade or Soldado in the final run in?, they should have let him go at the end of the season, I only hope there isba world class player on the radar hidden away somewhere!
Good point. Let us hope they get another striker or they could use the youngsters. Sherwood wants to give them a chance.
I think I must be dreaming, many of the people now pleading Defoe's case were not long ago saying on this very site that he should be sold and replaced as he is no longer up to the job of striker in the PL, for goodness sake make up your minds, personally I think he is well past his best and should be replaced, we have to offload some players to free up some cash for new players, we cannot have it both ways.
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I wouldn't have had a problem in the Summer, but I do have a problem now. January transfer windows are usually for panic-buys to cover a position or two that lacks depth and strength. Selling an experienced player in January without adequate back-up does not seem a sensinble move to me. Unless the club plans to bring in Rooney or someone else who would score loads of goals and wouldn't need a bloody full season to adapt to English Premier League.I think so too. Defoe can be frustrating to watch at times, but so are Soldado (even more, tbh) and Adebayor. And to ask young Harry Kane to carry the club on his shoulders is simply unthinkable. Also, I cannot see us signing a striker who would come in and set the Lane alight right away.I really dont understand this, we have a very good striker and are selling him?, how are they going to replace him without spending 40/50m?. its no good bringing in a young prospect and pressurizing him to come up trumps, we need a real deal all complete experienced striker, I am starting to worry which direction this club is going, we cant just rip a team apart and fill it with near all new players and expect to come out smelling of roses. selling Defoe is a big mistake. :'(
When played in a right formation, Defoe is still one of the best strikers in the league.I've read that Defoe has signed up to this team, but will be loaned back to Spurs until March or May.... This will only e till end of Feb so what we supposed to do if we lose Ade or Soldado in the final run in?, they should have let him go at the end of the season, I only hope there isba world class player on the radar hidden away somewhere!
Good point. Let us hope they get another striker or they could use the youngsters. Sherwood wants to give them a chance.
I think I must be dreaming, many of the people now pleading Defoe's case were not long ago saying on this very site that he should be sold and replaced as he is no longer up to the job of striker in the PL, for goodness sake make up your minds, personally I think he is well past his best and should be replaced, we have to offload some players to free up some cash for new players, we cannot have it both ways.
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I don't like this. Not one bit. I mean come on, even if they sold him to flippin' Whitecaps where I might actually be able to catch him live, I wouldn't be happy, because he should still be with Spurs.
Agreed with both Riff and BJ. This move is stupid for Defoe and for Spurs.
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I don't like this. Not one bit. I mean come on, even if they sold him to flippin' Whitecaps where I might actually be able to catch him live, I wouldn't be happy, because he should still be with Spurs.
Agreed with both Riff and BJ. This move is stupid for Defoe and for Spurs.
Today Defoe comes of the bench to score the decisive 2nd goal and gave Palace back four a terrible last 20mins, he looked super sharp and a class act that we all no he is!, I never said sell Defoe and never would, he would be in my first 11 every game if fit, it baffles me why (before Sherwoods rein) all the other managers kept benching him as everybody knows he will score sometime and when one goes in with him several then follow, he is a proven 20+ goal scorer who has scored 7 goals in 5 games in the cup., the only reason he doesnt have many league goals is because he is never on the pitch consistently for 90mins or every game.
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I don't like this. Not one bit. I mean come on, even if they sold him to flippin' Whitecaps where I might actually be able to catch him live, I wouldn't be happy, because he should still be with Spurs.
Agreed with both Riff and BJ. This move is stupid for Defoe and for Spurs.
Today Defoe comes of the bench to score the decisive 2nd goal and gave Palace back four a terrible last 20mins, he looked super sharp and a class act that we all no he is!, I never said sell Defoe and never would, he would be in my first 11 every game if fit, it baffles me why (before Sherwoods rein) all the other managers kept benching him as everybody knows he will score sometime and when one goes in with him several then follow, he is a proven 20+ goal scorer who has scored 7 goals in 5 games in the cup., the only reason he doesnt have many league goals is because he is never on the pitch consistently for 90mins or every game.
This is the FIRST PL Game this season that Defoe has done anything, OK he scored, how many times this season when he has come on as Sub in PL games has he been ineffective, I'll tell you, before Sat, EVERY TIME. Sorry I completely disagree with you.
ONE SWALLOW DOES NOT A SUMMER MAKE
Or in this case a season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I don't like this. Not one bit. I mean come on, even if they sold him to flippin' Whitecaps where I might actually be able to catch him live, I wouldn't be happy, because he should still be with Spurs.
Agreed with both Riff and BJ. This move is stupid for Defoe and for Spurs.
Today Defoe comes of the bench to score the decisive 2nd goal and gave Palace back four a terrible last 20mins, he looked super sharp and a class act that we all no he is!, I never said sell Defoe and never would, he would be in my first 11 every game if fit, it baffles me why (before Sherwoods rein) all the other managers kept benching him as everybody knows he will score sometime and when one goes in with him several then follow, he is a proven 20+ goal scorer who has scored 7 goals in 5 games in the cup., the only reason he doesnt have many league goals is because he is never on the pitch consistently for 90mins or every game.
This is the FIRST PL Game this season that Defoe has done anything, OK he scored, how many times this season when he has come on as Sub in PL games has he been ineffective, I'll tell you, before Sat, EVERY TIME. Sorry I completely disagree with you.
ONE SWALLOW DOES NOT A SUMMER MAKE
Or in this case a season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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He has to start end of, we persisted with Soldado on his own and it never worked, we relied on too many penalties, he never got support from a cramped center midfield, Defoe never got a proper chance, you cant expect any player to keep saving a team as a sub, there has only been one player in the premier league I can think of that could do that regular and he is now the manager of a Cardiff.
Defoe has score 148 goals for Spurs, lg, cups, and broke our own top european goal scoring record so yes he deserves respect from Spurs fans, he is not at fault for a stupid manager before, he is on the bench now because Tim tried a new strike pairing and it is working so till one of those gets injured or suspended thats where he will stay, If its not broken dont fix it!.
Let's keep this thread about Departure rumours. You can open up a new thread for Defoe if you want to.
Let's keep this thread about Departure rumours. You can open up a new thread for Defoe if you want to.
Er... Defoe is departing. I was giving my opinions as for possible reasons for that departure.
Good for Gomes, seriously. Why have Spurs treated him like that, I don't get it. Capoue reportedly needs some attitude adjustment. I think Bentaleb getting the nod ahead of him pretty muck proves it. Holtby should be given more chances with us - his passion and work rate are second to none.
Rumors Gomes of to a team in Brazil, I wish him all the best, Holtby back to Shalke and Capoune to Italy
Surely we need to keep Holtby he has a bright future with us!
They were saying he (as in Holtby) was one of the best for AVB, but not for Sherwood. All Sherwood is doing is exactly what AVB did, or any manager does. Picks the players he likes and fits in to his ideas. Ado didn't for AVB, Holtby for Sherwood.Rumors Gomes of to a team in Brazil, I wish him all the best, Holtby back to Shalke and Capoune to Italy
Surely we need to keep Holtby he has a bright future with us!
Gomes can go he has been 3rd fiddle for along time, Holtby I cant get my head round this one as not long ago people where saying he was one of the best youngsters coming through, even Ars*nal where looking at him!, Capoune also is a good defensive midfielder that can play in defence if needed, he is a good holding midfield man and comes across as the old type no nonsense player, if it is his mental state surely we have support people or the manager who can be an encouraging ear to listern or shoulder to cry on, it seems to me if this happens Tim is clearing out alot of AVB buys.
Well the Latest news on Skysports news is Chadli is now wanting a move to see first team football and is unhappy at being played out of position on the left wing, he wants to play central which is a position we have a few players at. He is worried about losing his world cup place in the Belgium team as the manager has warned off it and is not happy at him not been first choice :-[ !, If this is true and with all the other rumours aswell then we will be prone to injuries and surely fatigue and tiredness will take its toll. Paul you could be right about it being other peoples decisions which quite frankly is a shame if so, because although we spent 110m we recouped alot of that back with Bales sale so it should not really be down to finance, sure AVB(cough Levi/Baldi) did not find the holy grail with the players bought in must realize that the teams around are/have brought in some real quality so if we are to break into the top 4 again we must be more selective on the player we get not go out and buy too many hopefuls, as much as hate to say it Ars*nal waited and brought in Ozil, which proved a master stroke in turning the team around, now look where they are!. its killing me to see us get so far but stutter now, Tim has turned the tide and got us playing some good football again but lets hope he does not rip into the team to much to upset the balance again as did AVB.
If, as is rumoured Sherwood is going to shift out a lot of AVB's signings, we are going to have a very small squad, seeing as he (Sherwood) has said that he will not be buying anyone in this window, and to be honest, I don't think that the decision is his to make, I would say that Levy and Baldini will be making those decisions!!!! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
It seems that Lamela really wants to return to Serie A. Well, the lad hasn't adapted, he doesn't speak the language and is clearly unhappy... I'd say the club should find a way to send him back to Italy and recoup at least some of the transfer fee as no-one would pay us £30 m for him. Also, they should put Baldini on the same plane...
It seems that Lamela really wants to return to Serie A. Well, the lad hasn't adapted, he doesn't speak the language and is clearly unhappy... I'd say the club should find a way to send him back to Italy and recoup at least some of the transfer fee as no-one would pay us £30 m for him. Also, they should put Baldini on the same plane...
I still think it would be a mistake, he hasnt had a fair crack at the EPL or settling into the team. Cant see him being sold no way would Levy make a loss this early he would be a laughing stock.
As for Baldini a subject for another thread!
Apparently Heurelho Gomes is moving back to PSV Eindhoven. All the best to him. Yes, he did make mistakes, but all keepers do. The way Spurs have treated him for the past two years, is despicable.
Yeah, I just found out as well. Anyway, they should let him leave as he has plenty to offer, but I cannot see him dislodging Lloris (who has hinted he could be forced to leave in Summer unless we qualify for CL).Apparently Heurelho Gomes is moving back to PSV Eindhoven. All the best to him. Yes, he did make mistakes, but all keepers do. The way Spurs have treated him for the past two years, is despicable.
Apparently Gomes has denied that he will be leaving for PSV for the moment. I wonder if his lack of appearances had anything to do with AVB and perhaps we will see him again with Sherwood in charge before the end of the season. Who knows!
Yeah, I just found out as well. Anyway, they should let him leave as he has plenty to offer, but I cannot see him dislodging Lloris (who has hinted he could be forced to leave in Summer unless we qualify for CL).Apparently Heurelho Gomes is moving back to PSV Eindhoven. All the best to him. Yes, he did make mistakes, but all keepers do. The way Spurs have treated him for the past two years, is despicable.
Apparently Gomes has denied that he will be leaving for PSV for the moment. I wonder if his lack of appearances had anything to do with AVB and perhaps we will see him again with Sherwood in charge before the end of the season. Who knows!
Lloris has not hinted that he would leave if we didn't qualify for the CL, just that he "would look at the situation" in the summer. There is a difference.You are right, but you'd have to admit when one our best players comes out and says "he'd look at the situation", it's not very encouraging news.
I was not suggesting that Gomes would take League games away from Lloris. We have games to play in the Europa and maybe Sherwood will give Gomes a game or 2.
Money wise, we need to get rid of 1 or 2 players if we are to strenghten. So far I haven't read anything concrete to suggest that there is anyone coming and there are only 5 days left. Unless Baldini is actually doing some biz in Italy as suggested in the media lately.
Lloris has not hinted that he would leave if we didn't qualify for the CL, just that he "would look at the situation" in the summer. There is a difference.You are right, but you'd have to admit when one our best players comes out and says "he'd look at the situation", it's not very encouraging news.
I was not suggesting that Gomes would take League games away from Lloris. We have games to play in the Europa and maybe Sherwood will give Gomes a game or 2.
Money wise, we need to get rid of 1 or 2 players if we are to strenghten. So far I haven't read anything concrete to suggest that there is anyone coming and there are only 5 days left. Unless Baldini is actually doing some biz in Italy as suggested in the media lately.
On more likely departures, though... I think the only area which could "shed a few pounds", is our midfield, but I'm not sure who I'd like to see leave.
So, some reports say Etienne Capoue and Lewis Holtby could be heading to Napoli and Borussia Dortmund respectively. Well, I wouldn't mind losing Capoue as I'm not sure why he was signed in a first place, but letting Holtby leave would be a big mistake. He's very young, his work-rate is exceptional, he's the captain of Germany's U21 national team... I think we're looking at a future Ballack or Özil here and it would be a grave mistake to let him go.
So, some reports say Etienne Capoue and Lewis Holtby could be heading to Napoli and Borussia Dortmund respectively. Well, I wouldn't mind losing Capoue as I'm not sure why he was signed in a first place, but letting Holtby leave would be a big mistake. He's very young, his work-rate is exceptional, he's the captain of Germany's U21 national team... I think we're looking at a future Ballack or Özil here and it would be a grave mistake to let him go.
Yeah, I just found out as well. Anyway, they should let him leave as he has plenty to offer, but I cannot see him dislodging Lloris (who has hinted he could be forced to leave in Summer unless we qualify for CL).Apparently Heurelho Gomes is moving back to PSV Eindhoven. All the best to him. Yes, he did make mistakes, but all keepers do. The way Spurs have treated him for the past two years, is despicable.
Apparently Gomes has denied that he will be leaving for PSV for the moment. I wonder if his lack of appearances had anything to do with AVB and perhaps we will see him again with Sherwood in charge before the end of the season. Who knows!
So, some reports say Etienne Capoue and Lewis Holtby could be heading to Napoli and Borussia Dortmund respectively. Well, I wouldn't mind losing Capoue as I'm not sure why he was signed in a first place, but letting Holtby leave would be a big mistake. He's very young, his work-rate is exceptional, he's the captain of Germany's U21 national team... I think we're looking at a future Ballack or Özil here and it would be a grave mistake to let him go.
Levy's Deadline Transfer list has been leaked :hide:
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Make of it of what you will..Well, f**k. I'm terribly disappointed in Spurs. A very stupid move. >:( Now let's get Berbastard to make things even worse.
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Breaking news Spurs will NOT be signing anyone :(
Gutted to see Holtby go out on loan, big mistake our policy of offing decent players really is getting very tiring!
I agree, Holtby on loan means he will get to play regularly and will return a better player. He was wasted with us.
I will be watching him at Fulham and I bet he will score a couple before the end of the season
Gutted to see Holtby go out on loan, big mistake our policy of offing decent players really is getting very tiring!
Yes, but the good news is that he is only on loan so he is still a Spurs player.
Yes he want's to play, that's why you have to respect the players wishes. If the manager(Tim) doesn't have plans for a player(s) to play in he's current team then action should be taken.
A sky Sports reporter was interviewing Lewis, So I was watching it live. One thing he asked Lewis is why would you swap a top 4 challenge for a Bottom 3 battle - "I just want to play and the gaffer has let me go on loan to Fulham till the end of the season & I thank him for that"
I don't understand the 'thinking' at Spurs. I really don't.
Sign one of the best up and coming midfielders from Europe (Holtby) for a bargain in January 2013.
Hardly plays in first 6 months.
Sign 5 more midfielders July-Sept 2013, only two of which are on-par or better than Holtby (Eriksen & Paulinho) even though central defenders and strikers are whats needed.
Play most of the summer signings while leaving one of the most complete midfielders in the team rotting on the bench.
Bargain buy realises his mistake at signing for Spurs (as do some of the summer signings) and asks to leave. Sherwood says Holtby doesn't fit his current plans, but doesn't want to sell him, so loans him to Fulham?
If he doesn't fit Sherwoods plans now, what is going to change by Holtby going to Craven cottage??
Nothing - except he will prove how good he is, be recalled by Sherwood and end up on the bench again because he will STILL be down the pecking order having not played for SPURS, or be sold on for a profit.
Absolute farce.
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You and me alike Scots. But whether your questions will ever be answered, probably not.
Tim said, he was gutted to see Lewis go to Fulham on loan till the end of the season. He's wants first team football and more time on the pitch. Sherwood understood he's reason's and has let me go on loan as feel's hes down the picking line for the starting 11.
Plus he did say he still has a future at Spurs and is welcome back in the summer.
Well, I was and still am annoyed at this deal, however, I have been thinking and it could not be end of the world for Holtby and Spurs. He's only 23 (same as Danny Rose) and Rose was on loan at Sunderland not so long ago... I think we will be needing Holtby next season when we will have failed to qualify for CL and Real Madrid has taken Sandro and Paulinho. ::)Tim said, he was gutted to see Lewis go to Fulham on loan till the end of the season. He's wants first team football and more time on the pitch. Sherwood understood he's reason's and has let me go on loan as feel's hes down the picking line for the starting 11.
Plus he did say he still has a future at Spurs and is welcome back in the summer.
But will the new manager - if not Sherwood - want him back? Would Sherwood want him back? And would he want to come back after being shipped out. Obviously he is not in Spurs plans for this season; which must be a kick in the teeth for him.
Well, I was and still am annoyed at this deal, however, I have been thinking and it could not be end of the world for Holtby and Spurs. He's only 23 (same as Danny Rose) and Rose was on loan at Sunderland not so long ago... I think we will be needing Holtby next season when we will have failed to qualify for CL and Real Madrid has taken Sandro and Paulinho. ::)Tim said, he was gutted to see Lewis go to Fulham on loan till the end of the season. He's wants first team football and more time on the pitch. Sherwood understood he's reason's and has let me go on loan as feel's hes down the picking line for the starting 11.
Plus he did say he still has a future at Spurs and is welcome back in the summer.
But will the new manager - if not Sherwood - want him back? Would Sherwood want him back? And would he want to come back after being shipped out. Obviously he is not in Spurs plans for this season; which must be a kick in the teeth for him.
What we want to hear is that we've signed a striker and probably an attacking midfield.
What we want to hear is that we've signed a striker and probably an attacking midfield.
But no!