Players with Spurs in their hearts

[Gino-Ginelli]

I know its a mercenary professional old game, but even in this cynical age Gooner Graham had a garden decorated with an Ars*nal crest.

I was wondering, who if anyone from our squad has (or has potential to) take the club to heart and have a love affair with the club in the sort of way Mabbut once had nad become a dyed in the wool lillywhite.

Most likely to IMO:

Robinson really enjoys his time at Spurs, has gone on record as much, there is a clear bond with him and the South side. Probably the most likely.

Keano - seems to have started saying nice things about te club where he only used to say them about ex clubs in the past, sneaky feeling that during his time here he has built a warm affection for the place.

King - famously thought of as Tottenham through and through, but is suspiciosly quiet on the issue, I suspect whilst he has affection for the place, he is a pro and is careful not to make promises he cant keep about being a one club man. I'd love it if he did though.

Dawson - hard to say, but I sense he knows he' highly thought of and is enjoying his football with us. Could be.

Tainio - only because I read he was a Spurs fan as a kid and that isnt uncommon from his part of the world, certainly plays with vigoiur so its plausible.


Maybe's

Berbatov, definitely a great start with the crowd, but as much as we love him and would love him to 100% be a true lillywhite back I think we all know he's a class act and it could be a short affair instead of true love.

Chimbonda - The way he reacts makes me think, blimey and to think I thought we were stiched up by Wigan on the price, now he looks cheap. Seems to be relishing his role and time with us, given a bit longer maybe he'll convert.

Jenas - much like Chimbonda really, his move from Newcastle has not been a bad one for him, if slightly less triumphant in his position thn Chimbonda he does seems to like the place and makes good comments in the press, hard to tell if he is being pro or may get the Spurs bug in the blood.

Huddlstone - coming on nicely, has potential to be a real Spurs favourite and a legend, 50/50 really. Would love to see him develop under Jols tutilage to become a proper yiddo.


Im not convinced these chaps ever would, but not a comment on their professionalism:

Zokora - Why is it I cant escape the feeling he's playing up to the crowd?

Defoe - As much as I like his football talent and am grateful, his antics at West Ham always make me think he considers us a stepping stone.

Lennon - undoubted talent, I suspect out for himself first and foremost. but this grasshopper is young, he will learn.

Malbranque - too long at Fulham and fair play nothing against that, doing a solid job for us and thats the main thing.

Mido - just seems too egotistical to me to ever take a club as something as bigger than himself worth surrendering to.

Ghaly - just to quiet to tell

Murphy - no chance, Liverpool through and through, no objection to that at least he is loyal and professional.

[Berba's girl]

Good post Gino-Ginelli. I agree Keano, Robbo & Ledders seem to have white blood. Let's hope you're wrong about Lennon and if Berba can be 'converted' for life, that would be a dream come true for me!

[McCoy]

I also agree with your comments but without knowing players personnally it is hard to judge, no one knows what goes on behind the scenes. But performance based these same accurate. Great post.

[Jude106]

Great post! It is hard to tell any of them for sure but would be brilliant to see Berba become a proper Yid through and through! Here's to hoping!

[SpursManDan]

Yes, its a tough one this.  Gotta be King really, although we need him to sign an extension first........

Even Sol used to say he was "totally Spurs", and we believed him.......

[Dj Frisky]

Great post mate. If theres gotta be a brilliant player out of our team this season it has gotta be Berba 21 goals is fantastic for a player in his rookie season and hope he does stay with us next season .

[pukekohespur]

King, Robbo, and daws. Keano never wanted to come to us but he certainly seems to be White Hart lane stock now.

Danny Blanchflower, Chris Houghton, Big Bill Nicholson, Mr Allan Mullary, And don't forget Steve Perryman. Pat Jennings should be apart from the Ars*nal lunacy

[Biggs]

Great post mate

i think everything you said is right apart from i just think Leds is quiet because that just the way he is, i do think he is Spurs through and through though. i remember when he made a statement about Sol leaving, i cant remember exactly what it said but if was good to hear if you was a Tottenham fan.

And i don't think Zok is playing up to the crowd, if that was true i think he would go in the summer because he only would have came to play in Europe, and with the teams interested in him now he would have the opportunity to play in CL.....


but time will only tell

[-AL-]

That's what Zokora said:

"Didier Zokora is determined to score for Tottenham at White Hart Lane, simply so he can thank the fans for welcoming him this season.

He told the official site: 'I wanted to score for the fans on Sunday, They have given so much to me this season.

'I'm so happy to play at Tottenham, everyone has been so good to me and that's the players, the staff and the fans. They love me and I love them.

'The first season in England isn`t easy but every week I've played, I've watched, I've learned. Now I`m very, very confident. It's not easy because I'm a more defensive midfielder but I want to score three or four goals next season!

'The first couple of months were difficult, but everyone gave me so much confidence and the fans were part of that. I can remember the first time I heard them sing my song - their support meant so much to me.' "

I think he has Spurs in his heart.

[Powerage]

You would hope that a professional football player would give his all at the club he's at, and that they WANT to be liked by the fans, can you imagine a greater thrill than 35,000 people singing your name week in week out?

Some players are naturally accepted, like Berbatov and the fans love them no matter what, I believe that in time Lennon, Dawson, Robinson will become REALLY popular with the fans.

If a player is seen to be playing out of his skin every week, they have the club in their heart as far as I'm concerned.

The next few seasons may prove who's a lillywhite and whos not, if we continue to grow and reach our targets, players will want to stay because they are getting the oppotunities they want, while some may feel they can achieve things elsewhere which is fine, if you don't wanna play for the club anymore, thanks very much and see ya around.

[Dj Frisky]

Steed Malbranque works hard when he plays but the one thing that shocked me was the own goal he scored against Sevilla in the UEFA Cup everyone makes a mistake like that. But the good thing is that he has scored 5 goals for us since joining.