Football agents, what's the point?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 12:01PM Dennis Lachter. What a guy. Andry Arshavin has been in England for all of 5 minutes and already his agent is stirring up rumourwhorage with some quality quotes. Apparently, Arshavin is not completely happy at Arsenal and that Barcelona along with one or two other clubs are interested in the player. Has Dennis spunked his commission already? But regardless of the interest, Lachter states that his client will not be leaving due to the money forked out for him by Arsenal and the fact he’s only just signed.
No shit Sherlock.
If all this unnecessary nonsense wasn’t enough he then slates Arsenals ‘French diaspora’ and that Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas are jealous of the Russians popularity. Apparently AA has been subjected to some jokes at his expense and that he isn’t completely happy on the left.
Now look closer at everything that’s been said. You’ll note that nothing has actually been said. Of worth.
Not completely happy? Exaggeration. Probably a case of him preferring to play in his more natural position. But considering his goal ratio and assists tally, I’d hate to see what he’s capable of when he’s completely happy.
Team mates jealous? Yeah, because van Persie and Fabregas are completely ego-less, aren’t they? I'm surprised they've even noticed him.
French disapora? Irrelevant. Any player that ends up at Arsenal is Wengervised into a detestable git, so it won’t be long before Arshavin becomes another Borg in the collective. You only have to look how Theo Walcott has gone from a sparky smiling kid into a Henry-lite with the posturing and posing. Funny how Henry-senior out in Catalan country, far away from Wenger, now celebrates without the pompous moody expression.
Jokes? Part and parcel of the game. Although I guess he would be a little miffed considering the general lack of humour that anyone associated with Arsenal possesses.
Which begs the question why Lachter bothered to open his mouth in the first place. What is the point in attracting attention when your client has only just committed to a club, after failing to sign for any of the previous 5 or 6 dream clubs that he wanted to sign for? Wait at least a year before you start looking again.
I was massively massively disappointed when he eventually signed for Arsenal, as it meant Andrey had to cancel his follow-up as a guest blogger.
As for us not signing him in the summer, I guess our money was better spent elsewhere in the end.
Innit.
Even so, it's rather entertaining to listen to this inane football agent try to justify his existence. All hail Paul Scholes! He knows the score.
Reader Comments (14)
Could have been a Spur! Should have been a Spur! Now as an Arsenal player, never to be a Spur!
Gutted we didn't sign him. We won't know for sure why, although its well documented it has to do with Zenit dicking us around, but if it was over a few million don't be surprised it didn't go through because Levy always stands by his principles within business. Shame his football sense is pish because spending £16M on Bentley and not paying £20 or whatever it was for AA is scandalous.
We fucked up.
Lachter is a detestable human being. Much like Berbatov's agent Dantchev.
Actually, Lachter and Dantchev are two of the most despicable football agents I can think of.
I'm a little disappointed we didn't sign him now I've seen what he's capable of in the Premiership. However, I still feel the £20m Zenit wanted for him was too excessive and that for £12m he was fairly priced.
I'm glad that we didn't sign him now that we've seen what a mischievous wanker his agent is! We could of gone from getting rid of Dantchev & Berbatov to bringing in Lachter & Arshavin.
What does everyone make of the Bastos & Shelvey rumours that are doing the rounds? Shelvey looks and sounds like he's got bundles of talent and could almost certainly improve the squad for next season. Bastos, from what I've seen and read is coming towards the end of a fantastic season where he is likely to be crowned Ligue 1 player of the year, he's a Left Mid too and could be available for less than Downing! Bring him in 'Arry!!!
For a Spurs blog why do you need to write about the shit going on at other clubs?!
stick to spurs stories because they are much more relevant and interesting than the gooner scum
Jesus Christ...if he wants to write about how the shit he stepped in this morning reminds him of Upton Park or he got his foot stuck in Daniel Levy's favourite rose bush, then let him. It's a football blog about Tottenham, but that doesn't stop him from talking about other players.
Did you want your money back or something? Fucking misery some of these News Now plods.
Spooky! Talk all the crap you want! We're still reading :)
Lol, the article is simply a follow-up to previous articles. Considering the fun and games AA gave us during the summer months I couldn't let these Latcher gems go without comment. No big deal.
Football isn't bubble wrapped and locked away if it's not Tottenham.
Peace.
'For a Spurs blog why do you need to write about the shit going on at other clubs?!'
Are you the thought police or something?
The Magical Mystery Tour with Arshavin is hilarious!!
http://futureculture2009.blogspot.com/
Latcher is denying he ever said any of those things. Claim its all fabricated lies.
Cat. Pigeons. Amongst.
Classic stuff. So in conclusion, either he's telling fibs or the newspapers are.
So, it's business as usual all round...
Spooky, perhaps Ket could be YOUR agent?
His sagely advice appears worthy of a six figure salary.
Thumping good read.
Biggest regret this, not signing AA. I dont blame levy though. Reckon Zenit are more trouble than their worth and in the end they got too greedy. How ironic that they sold him for so much less to Arsenal. Desperation for any lump of money in the end.