More Hot Spurts
Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10:17PM
This is the best team you’ve ever played for
This is how things have panned out so far this summer. A player is linked. We’re then told by an assortment of sources that he’s about to sign, there’s a deafening silence whilst the same news sources repeat the same story but with different headlines, followed by another silent moment before he does actually sign . We then have to wait an extra few days for his medical meaning it’s still not actually official. Then an additional two days for Spurs to catch up and officially declare it’s done and dusted. Looks like we’re about to dance the same jig, to the tune that saw Sig and Vert skip into N17 gleefully...this time a not so old friend returning on a more permanent basis. Adebayor is set to sign. I think. £5M / £6M fee and apparently a wage-structure busting pay packet (or perhaps a lump sum signing on fee), who knows? Levy does, whilst the rest of us continue to scratch chins waiting to find out how we’ve managed to pay him 100k + per week. Because even though we don’t know what is going on behind the scenes we’re still going to base our analysis on rumours.
I’ll stop dancing that jig if it turns out we’ve got a bottomless pit and can now afford to pay the tax on behalf of the players we pick out for preferential treatment. For now, I’m hoping the player can return and improve on his performances from last season which were more than decent. He scored a fair few, assisted marvellously and fitted into the style of play – a team player not an individual dependent on everyone else to carry him around. Okay, so he did mis-fire, was unlucky with disallowed goals and did not get half the support in the pen box he should have got. But all these tactical deficiencies we hope to see corrected in the next year. Now he’s on a permanent contract for us, he’ll have to excel. I don’t buy into the lazy dysfunctional version of Adebayor and I’m certain neither has our chairman. There’s no culture of comfort at Spurs these days. That counts for something and should not be undervalued.
Pie in the sky
So Everton are supposedly on the verge of resigning Stephen Pienaar. Told you so. Yeah, that’s right, I’m coming across all smug because the one time I decide to share some info it pans out exactly how I told it. What? What? Come at me bro, I can do ITK. Yeah, what? In fact anyone can. Especially black cab drivers in London who might say pick up a chairman of a football club and end up being told the dramatic story of how a player left a club for the riches on offer, desperate to do so only to then find himself wanting to escape from the hellish reality and return back to his former club. Bill Kenwright painted this exact picture months back, explaining that money rules the brains of footballers and there is simply no competition when it comes to the top four or five clubs signing the best the rest have. The irony with Pienaar, and it’s common knowledge based on just following Spurs last season, is that Harry didn’t want him and didn’t really know what to do with him. A Levy signing, and yet apparently we’re about to make a profit on him if we do sell him back (probably not really when you consider wages spent) but still...only Tottenham can make a mountain out of a mole hill and then build a rabbit hutch in it's place (that isn't meant to make any sense much like this transfer saga).
Midfield Merry-go-round
We’re still waiting to see which club wins the race for Luka. After Villas-Boas revealed its down to which the one that meets our valuation of the player, we can only wait and see if that club is Real Madrid and the fee is £35M - £40M. Because let’s face it, that’s the best possible scenario. Luka goes abroad, we get a massive wedge of cash to go loopy with. The suggestions continue to persist that he’s definitely on the way to La Liga so the questions are:
a) Do Madrid have the money?
b) Do they need to lighten their squad first to make room for him?
Yes and probably.
Once it’s done then we sign Joao Moutinho. Easy right?
Armada strikes
We are (according to the press over in Spain) interested and willing to meet the buyout clause for Atlético Madrid’s Adrián López Álvarez whilst the ITK community persist with the dream of being rocked by Falcao. The latter is brilliant and prolific and possibly out of our league (in the kindest way possible, he will fancy himself as Champions League pedigree and will cost an absolute bomb to the tune of £40M). Adrián is a couple of years younger and will be considerable cheaper (at just under half the price). I think someone has gotten wind of our inclination to spend and are trying to drum up some business and hype for their clients. Those pesky footie agents. When Villas-Boas left Porto he was instantly linked with returning to his former club to steal Falcao away for an alleged £26M (release clause). Then the player was cited at £80M. An obvious reconnection then...in the world of fantasy. I'm assuming he's got a new contract and a new release clause thesedays. So...Strurridge anyone?
Rafa isn’t going to take a bite out of the Hamburg
He’s leaving. He’s not. It’s because of his wife. Wife denies it on Twitter. Back and forth, it won’t go away. But yesterday the player said he is happy at Spurs and doesn’t want to leave. That’s not to say it’s completely his decision but I’m hoping we do keep him. If anything because he loves it against the Woolwich. VB wants to challenge on all fronts? If he’s serious we need depth and we need quality and Rafa is an outstanding player. He might suffer from bouts of inconsistency, fitness issues but the words ‘galvanise’ and ‘talismanic’ were made for him. Belief is such an important commodity and he has it in abundance.
Fryers is hot property
Apparently he's left Man Utd and left Fergie fuming and is on his way to Spurs. Utd wanted £6M for him (supporters I've spoken to don't rate him at that price) and we'll end up paying considerably less. Hence the fuming. Although the fuming is more likely related to the mini-exodus of Utd yoof that have recently moved on from the club. Fryers is nineteen, plays left back and centre-back. Did I mention Fergie is fuming? Probably worth signing him just for that.
Walking tall
Loved Kyle Walker’s attitude, talking about the changes at Spurs and the ambition to improve as an individual and as a collective. Again I ask, where is the player revolt? Also loving Jan Vertonghen's comments on the 'perfect fit' in relation to Villas-Boas pressure and possession football and being at Tottenham. Nice feeling that, players wanting to play for the shirt.That's something that at times is undervalued by us. May as well enjoy it when we've got it.
Reader Comments (62)
Bob. I indeed called you a knob. Should I go read ur blog for something new and original? Oh yeah that's right u don't have one.
Sorry for calling u a knob. Meant to call u a cockmunch.
For approximatly 20 elated minutes I fully beleived we'd reclaimed €35million + Sahin for the Gorgil. Punching the air, I sprung to my feet and danced like I've never danced before, it was like I was possessed by Hare Krishna. 'Well apprantlly' my happiness was not shared and so was escorted from the cinema by 9, torch wilding, Nazis, and one off duty police officer, ten, ten Nazis.
In defence of Bob, *this is a free country and everyone is entitled to express their opinions. Bob's opinion: if you haven't got anything to say, then best keep quite, is sound advice, oppressive, but nevertheless sound. My opinion is thus: You go silent Spook, and I'll fucking hunt you down...GET IT!? This is my church, and this is where I heal my hurt, GET IT!?
Adebayor doesn't do it for me, but glad his a Yid. His wages are obviously coming out of the missing millions of his actual worth, which is considerably more than 6 mil.
Moe, The designer obviously went for retro, or, they've been rummaging through Oxfam bags!
*Excludes Bournemouth ABC.
Spooky - be proud, always be proud and savour each moment that you have such an advese effect on someone that they call you a cunt.
All of my finest memorable moments have been followed by me being called a cunt.
At my age, the fear is never being called a cunt again. Be it a `soft` cunt i.e. neatly tucked in and liberally sprinkled with baby powder, or a hard ccccccunt - with- a - K, i.e. a badly wrapped kebab, wear that badge with pride whilst you can.
Think about it - mid life crisis = stupid cars, highlights, ponytails, anything to make people look at you and think cunt. It`s built into human nature.
However, a distinction should be made with the cunts from cuntsville who talk cuntish, AKA gooners.
Talking of whom, irony of all ironies I read that wenger`s boys` new kit is made from recycled.............water bottles!
I don't know about the pollen count, but the c**t count is certainly high today.
Absolutely baking with relentless sunshine out here in Tokyo. Desperately in need of a shower so can't wait to be back in the UK on Friday.
Couldn't resist sharing this, though many of you will have read it (all Spurs fans are Guardian readers right?):
José Mourinho has taken a series of flattering photographs of Ricardo Carvalho, painted his wheels black, sprayed him with air freshener and is currently revving him up outside White Hart Lane in the hope of convincing André Villas-Boas he'll make a good part exchange for Luka Modric. No don't worry about that knocking noise, it's nothing. Carvalho, 43, was at Porto with Villas-boas. Spurs want £35m and – apparently – a very old defender who will play three games, get injured, sit behind the goalkeeping coach on the bench looking glazed for eight months and then go and play with Nicolas Anelka in China.
source: The Guardian 11 July 2012
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jul/10/football-transfer-rumours-oscar-chelsea?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487
@Jack. The Little sods are pulling your leg mate, there are plenty of showers in Tokyo. シャワー draw this onto your left hand and walk into the Best Western in flip flops, shorts and your spurs towel folded over your right arm. When you (and you will) draw sufficient attention hold up your left hand and say slowly, Wisky Tom sent me. My Japanese cousin Sake Tom works there. However, if he's not on duty and you find yourself being bundled out of a window. Grab a cab and make ask for Hinohara. There's a waterfall.
At approximatly 08:38 this morning the siege of the Toms lounge finally ended, in what can only be described as tactically chaotic scenes. Operation Overlord left one 10 year old girl fighting for her life after being overrun with overwhelming resources. 5lb leather pillows were used to soften up the area before the final assault on the sofa, remote, and TV. The incident has sparked concerns among human rights activists watching form the stairs. One tearful witness told reporters ' She only wanted to watch iCarly'
'On The Ball' with Brian Moore.
Everton v Tottenham FA Cup 5th round.
We lost 2.0, but only because we didn't score 3 goals. The ref was shit too. Looking at those grainy images of Goodison sent shivers through my skin. Those fences, those tightly pressed ghost like faces, it looked more like a consentration camp than a football club. I remember they used to have massive signs everywhere that read. 'PLEASE REFRAIN FROM THROWING MISSILES'. I used to think to myself, if you were inclined to throw the odd missle or two, and you were just about to launch one, and in doing so, caught sight of this sign, would it stop you?
Two days to go, and we descend on Stevenage.
Wisky Tom
Please ask your great uncle Metaxa Tom when Rat Girl is going to join Madrid. Getting boring now.
Need our business done prior to the upcoming tour of Hertfordshire.
Tragically, uncle Metaxa is no longer with us. What are the odds of being mistaken for a Piñata, twice in one day?! Grandad always told us that dressing as an Evzoni would lead to nothing but tears, or at the very least, chased through the streets with sticks!
Had a bit of a heavy weekend, and I'm just realising that we haven't signed Adebayor! WTF? I'm fcuking sure we did, 6million and a ATM machine installed in his car, fridge, and bedside cabinet.
The dark lord made Modric stop crying and hold Redknapp's hand, so why not AVB's. The little fcuker's ours! My thinking is this. No transfer request no transfer. Simples. His Croatian mafia agent is dsperate to pimp him to the highest bidder before he loses his boyish looks; teeth, claws, whiskers! Levy should just ignore the bada binging and concentrate on bringing in 2forwards.
@spook.
WTF is going on? You've not blogged in 50hrs, and on the eve of our biggest game of the season! You should be ashamed 'spits at floor'.
Sorry to hear about uncle Metaxa. His spirit lives on.
Word is that Spooky has spent the past couple of days handing evidence to Dorset Police child protection team, who are planning a raid on one of their persistant offenders.
Agreed on Modric, there`s some talk that no serious negotiations have even taken place.
Back online this evening.
Only been with you guys for two days and have not been able to stop reading(whilst guffawing into my baegael)you,re all a breath of fresh air compared to thfc web and vital spurs !! The book of daniel is brilliant , looking forward to a great season and proper Spurs football a,la first 2/3 of last season !!coys