So obvious that the Moutinho transfer was a load of hype to sucker in Spurs supporters into thinking we were going to get a World class player, although Levy did do some good business offloading, the club already knew about the Moutinho 'get out' clause etc etc bla bla so it was all a load of bollocks. Actually that is what this window was about for Levy...business.
Ok we get Clint Dempsey and Fulham get Dimitar Berbatov for £4M. No disrespect to Clint but at £4M its a no brainer as to who was the better buy.
btw..I hope Adebeyor has put in some extra practicing because my old Granny can control a football better than him (I kid you not)...£200K a week?? having a laugh aint he?
In saying all this, what we DO get with Clint is an honest player who gives 100% a bit like a Parker but up front, so time will tell.
I still think at £4M Berbatov was best buy of whole transfer window.
Anyway...COYS
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Tottenham: Patience and Common Sense Needed
In the light of day waking with the realisation that there will be no Champions League football for Spurs next season its understandable to feel deflated, especially after being so near, but put any knee-jerk reaction to one side and think about it...
Spurs at this point in time, lets be honest, are'nt really ready for the step up and would we want to be knocked out of the competition at the early stages anyway and suffer not only embarrassment, but a dent in confidence thus scuppering our Prem League chances?
Yes we didnt qualify, but there is a bigger reason than Chelsea by default taking it, we wasnt good enough, after just having a kind of "good but no cigar season"
Incidently both Chelsea and Bayern Munich looked very ordinary on the night if its any consolation.
A club like Tottenham Hotspur need to be prepared not 'thrown in' at the deep end wearing inflatables.
Its time for Harry Redknapp to recall our out on loan players, assess any injuries,off load any £££ suckers and look at what we've actually got at the club, who we ARE as a squad/team, basically.
The Europa League will be a good training ground for our younger players and the older ones seeking more regular football will be satisfied so we can use this to our long term advantage.
As a supporter I would like Mr Levy to hold our 'best' players to their contracts or, if they have to go, at least get top money for them so we can be competetive this summer in the transfer market.
Qualifying for competions is all well and good but winning competitions is what its all about.
Spurs at this point in time, lets be honest, are'nt really ready for the step up and would we want to be knocked out of the competition at the early stages anyway and suffer not only embarrassment, but a dent in confidence thus scuppering our Prem League chances?
Yes we didnt qualify, but there is a bigger reason than Chelsea by default taking it, we wasnt good enough, after just having a kind of "good but no cigar season"
Incidently both Chelsea and Bayern Munich looked very ordinary on the night if its any consolation.
A club like Tottenham Hotspur need to be prepared not 'thrown in' at the deep end wearing inflatables.
Its time for Harry Redknapp to recall our out on loan players, assess any injuries,off load any £££ suckers and look at what we've actually got at the club, who we ARE as a squad/team, basically.
The Europa League will be a good training ground for our younger players and the older ones seeking more regular football will be satisfied so we can use this to our long term advantage.
As a supporter I would like Mr Levy to hold our 'best' players to their contracts or, if they have to go, at least get top money for them so we can be competetive this summer in the transfer market.
Qualifying for competions is all well and good but winning competitions is what its all about.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Harry right, Villa are a great side....duh
So Redknapp was right all along when in his pre-match interview he said "Villa are a great side, this is going to be a tough game", so really, lets get this right, Spurs did well to get a 1-1 draw, silly me, I thought we had just missed the opportunity of a lifetime to secure 3rd spot in the league and Champions League football by not beating a side that were sitting 3rd from bottom in the table.
This defeatest attitude before every game from Harry Redknapp is getting very irritating now, he would probably say that its not being defeatest but him being modest because he wants to come over as a nice bloke but quite frankly its not only the players that need managing, so does he.
Redknapp needs to be man-managed in football management.
To not beat Villa, with respect, who havent had a decent result for over 5 months is little short of a disgrace for a team like Tottenham Hotspur, door wide open (thanks to Kyle Naughton!!) nice one Kyle, to leapfrog @rsenal van persie fc and a possible £30M + Champions League.
Mr Levy seriously has to dig into the kitty in the summer, its so obvious that we need a decent 20 goal a season striker and a central defender at the very least if we are going to avoid this same debarcle next season.
This defeatest attitude before every game from Harry Redknapp is getting very irritating now, he would probably say that its not being defeatest but him being modest because he wants to come over as a nice bloke but quite frankly its not only the players that need managing, so does he.
Redknapp needs to be man-managed in football management.
To not beat Villa, with respect, who havent had a decent result for over 5 months is little short of a disgrace for a team like Tottenham Hotspur, door wide open (thanks to Kyle Naughton!!) nice one Kyle, to leapfrog @rsenal van persie fc and a possible £30M + Champions League.
Mr Levy seriously has to dig into the kitty in the summer, its so obvious that we need a decent 20 goal a season striker and a central defender at the very least if we are going to avoid this same debarcle next season.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Tottenham no time for sentiment on Weds night
Ok Harry seems to have the question of his England appointment answered, worryingly for Spurs supporters I suspect that secretly he is dissapointed with the FA decision but that now is neither here nor there, what is important (to Spurs supporters) is that 100% focus is on the remaining 3 fixtures starting with Bolton on Weds night. Coyle is playing a mind game giving it some that Muamba will be present.... hearts and flowers? Softening us up? Yeah we all felt for Muamba bla bla
Tottenham Hotspur FC have to forget all the sentiments, toughen up and kill off Bolton asap in the game, they are fighting for survival, they dont only want it, they need it.
Theres never been a time in the Harry Redknapp reign as important as now that he gets it through to our players that we too need it..do we want it!!
Because I feel that the team who wants it more on the night will win.
Its questionable whether our season has been scuppered by the FA, injuries, bad luck...etc etc but if we win the remaining 3 fixtures then we are still in with a big chance of Champions League football next season which, especially after all the hard work and great football put in by the lads prior to Feb, will be a massive boost for THFC.
Hats off to Sandro and Kaboul for Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur FC have to forget all the sentiments, toughen up and kill off Bolton asap in the game, they are fighting for survival, they dont only want it, they need it.
Theres never been a time in the Harry Redknapp reign as important as now that he gets it through to our players that we too need it..do we want it!!
Because I feel that the team who wants it more on the night will win.
Its questionable whether our season has been scuppered by the FA, injuries, bad luck...etc etc but if we win the remaining 3 fixtures then we are still in with a big chance of Champions League football next season which, especially after all the hard work and great football put in by the lads prior to Feb, will be a massive boost for THFC.
Hats off to Sandro and Kaboul for Sunday.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Time for Levy to act
Have had nothing but respect for Daniel Levy but it really is time for him to act.
What the hell is happening at THFC?
Forget distractions of a new ground, sort the club out!!
The supporters need a statement outlining everyones intent now.
The FA should back off from a club obviously in trouble and players should honour their contracts
and wtf are Les Ferdinand and Tim Sherwood doing milking funds from the club?
Ferdinand was over the hill when he came to Spurs as a player and is a "chancer".
Im fearing a rotting running through the core of THFC, Daniel Levy needs to come out and put the supporters minds at rest that ..."all is under control".
What the hell is happening at THFC?
Forget distractions of a new ground, sort the club out!!
The supporters need a statement outlining everyones intent now.
The FA should back off from a club obviously in trouble and players should honour their contracts
and wtf are Les Ferdinand and Tim Sherwood doing milking funds from the club?
Ferdinand was over the hill when he came to Spurs as a player and is a "chancer".
Im fearing a rotting running through the core of THFC, Daniel Levy needs to come out and put the supporters minds at rest that ..."all is under control".
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Spurs impressive in X-Rated CL tie
Last night at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan went head to head in the last 16 of the Champions League and with both sides off the back of wins and in confident mood, the scene was set for a memorable football display from two giants in World Football.
Unfortunately it will be remembered for the wrong reasons as what promised to be a template of how football should be played in the 21st century, it turned into an ugly x-rated debarcle and disgrace from an arogant AC Milan team more like Freddie Kruger than Pele.
Tottenham Hotspur, the pride of London and England, started the game well and in the first half totally outplayed the Italians, confidently keeping possession of the ball and terrorising the Milan defence and were unfortunate not to have been awarded a penalty when the referee failed to notice ball contact with an arm from a panicky Italian defender.
The second half started with the Italians more fired up after no doubt getting a grilling from their coach in the break but Tottenham Hotspur stayed in control which frustrated the experienced but now desperate AC Milan who made cynical tackles and feigned being fouled throughout. The tension from the home side was evident who just couldnt handle a superior Spurs.
Vedran Corluka who had up till now dominated the right flank was carried off with a frightening two footed tackle by dirty ex-arsenal player Mathieu Flamini who was lucky himself to stay on the field only getting a yellow card.
Tottenham Hotspur were always the professional and dominent force in the tie and 4 mins from time Aaron Lennon broke free from the half way line and his electrifying pace took him past the last defender to cross it to Peter Crouch who slotted home the well deserved winner to the delight of the 4000 travelling Spurs faithful supporters.
After the game, instead of shirts being exchanged it was scenes of ugly heated pushing and shoving from the bad losers AC Milan that was on show with close ups of the demented Italian Gennaro Gattuso head-butting Tottenham coach Joe Jordan which was disgusting and is unforgivable.
Thoughts are with Corluka and hopefully his injury isnt as severe as it appeared and he recovers from it quickly.
Last night made me feel proud to support Tottenham Hotspur FC who once again showed their true class on the World stage.
Spurs go marching on and hopefully will add to this 1-0 victory to secure the tie in the return leg at White Hart Lane in 3 weeks time.
Unfortunately it will be remembered for the wrong reasons as what promised to be a template of how football should be played in the 21st century, it turned into an ugly x-rated debarcle and disgrace from an arogant AC Milan team more like Freddie Kruger than Pele.
Tottenham Hotspur, the pride of London and England, started the game well and in the first half totally outplayed the Italians, confidently keeping possession of the ball and terrorising the Milan defence and were unfortunate not to have been awarded a penalty when the referee failed to notice ball contact with an arm from a panicky Italian defender.
The second half started with the Italians more fired up after no doubt getting a grilling from their coach in the break but Tottenham Hotspur stayed in control which frustrated the experienced but now desperate AC Milan who made cynical tackles and feigned being fouled throughout. The tension from the home side was evident who just couldnt handle a superior Spurs.
Vedran Corluka who had up till now dominated the right flank was carried off with a frightening two footed tackle by dirty ex-arsenal player Mathieu Flamini who was lucky himself to stay on the field only getting a yellow card.
Tottenham Hotspur were always the professional and dominent force in the tie and 4 mins from time Aaron Lennon broke free from the half way line and his electrifying pace took him past the last defender to cross it to Peter Crouch who slotted home the well deserved winner to the delight of the 4000 travelling Spurs faithful supporters.
After the game, instead of shirts being exchanged it was scenes of ugly heated pushing and shoving from the bad losers AC Milan that was on show with close ups of the demented Italian Gennaro Gattuso head-butting Tottenham coach Joe Jordan which was disgusting and is unforgivable.
Thoughts are with Corluka and hopefully his injury isnt as severe as it appeared and he recovers from it quickly.
Last night made me feel proud to support Tottenham Hotspur FC who once again showed their true class on the World stage.
Spurs go marching on and hopefully will add to this 1-0 victory to secure the tie in the return leg at White Hart Lane in 3 weeks time.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Letter from Roman Pavlyuchenko
Letter from Roman Pavlyuchenko
"I want you to publish this letter to all Tottenham Hotspur fans as I am sick of reading defamatory remarks about me on these blogs.
Firstly, I need to get a few facts straight.
When I was at Spartak Moscow I was their most prolific goalscorer and in 2003 was called up for my national side Russia and have indeed been selected ever since. In 2008 I scored twice in Russia's thrashing of England and after the summer Euro 2008 was named in the "23 -man Team of the Tournament"
In September 2008 Tottenham Hotspur paid £14M for me and I began a new chapter in my life moving to London and playing in the Premiership.
Since adapting to the Premiership I have scored many quality goals and some very important ones but competition for places at Spurs is fierce so my match selection has suffered as a result.
I would like to remind the fickle Spurs supporters that they wouldnt be in the Champions League at all without my imput and presence up front (sometimes as lone striker) even though at times without the service that a quality striker deserves it might seem as, how you say, "gone on the missing list"
I refute the criticism that I have no commitment or that I am lazy, Mr Harry Redknapp once told me that he regards me as a very unique aquisition and this encouragement was invaluable to me and my progress at Spurs.I will travel to Milan and if Mr Redknapp selects me then I will indeed try to get on the score sheet.
I feel that Im worth more than the £14M that was paid for my services and in the summer if certain criteria hasnt been met here at Tottenham Hotspur then I may return to my homeland where I know Im appreciated and a household name.
To all the Spurs supporters that have, how you say, "given me grief", all I can say is you will find it very hard if not impossible to find a quality striker to replace me but in the meantime get behind me and your team."
"I want you to publish this letter to all Tottenham Hotspur fans as I am sick of reading defamatory remarks about me on these blogs.
Firstly, I need to get a few facts straight.
When I was at Spartak Moscow I was their most prolific goalscorer and in 2003 was called up for my national side Russia and have indeed been selected ever since. In 2008 I scored twice in Russia's thrashing of England and after the summer Euro 2008 was named in the "23 -man Team of the Tournament"
In September 2008 Tottenham Hotspur paid £14M for me and I began a new chapter in my life moving to London and playing in the Premiership.
Since adapting to the Premiership I have scored many quality goals and some very important ones but competition for places at Spurs is fierce so my match selection has suffered as a result.
I would like to remind the fickle Spurs supporters that they wouldnt be in the Champions League at all without my imput and presence up front (sometimes as lone striker) even though at times without the service that a quality striker deserves it might seem as, how you say, "gone on the missing list"
I refute the criticism that I have no commitment or that I am lazy, Mr Harry Redknapp once told me that he regards me as a very unique aquisition and this encouragement was invaluable to me and my progress at Spurs.I will travel to Milan and if Mr Redknapp selects me then I will indeed try to get on the score sheet.
I feel that Im worth more than the £14M that was paid for my services and in the summer if certain criteria hasnt been met here at Tottenham Hotspur then I may return to my homeland where I know Im appreciated and a household name.
To all the Spurs supporters that have, how you say, "given me grief", all I can say is you will find it very hard if not impossible to find a quality striker to replace me but in the meantime get behind me and your team."
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