Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I hate spending money on guys in their late-20s and early-30s. Go out and buy a Suarez, a Dzeko, a Mueller, Oezil, etc. Scoring highlights from today's game: Bournemouth 0 Tottenham 4 (10/07/10)
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I liked this article: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2914/champions-league/2010/07/11/2019760/sampdoria-boss-mimmo-di-carlo-keen-to-avoid-champions-league? Also a new rumor that we are going after Juventus midfielder Tiago.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** You will either love or hate Bells. He is a spark plug that can explode any minute. Better hope that Droopy Dog can keep him under control or else he is going to hurt the club.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Suarez says he's really only interested in ManU and Spurs. Given how lame ManU is, it should be an easy decision. "Manchester United are a great side and, along with Real Madrid, are the most prestigious club in the world. "You know if you join Manchester United and are there for any length of time you will win things. "Tottenham hold appeal as well, though, they are a team with great ambition and have done well to reach the Champions League. "If there are multiple offers from the Premier League I will take time to decide, but at the moment they are the two clubs that stand out for me." http://www.footballfancast.com/football-news/suarez-sets-out-england-hopes?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ffc_tottenham_blogs+%28FFC_Tottenham_Blogs%29
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Harry says he'd love to sign Luis Fabiano. Maybe Fabiano was just playing a game, but I thought he'd made it abundantly clear what he thought of Spurs. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/13/harry-redknapp-luis-fabiano-tottenham Also interested in Sporting's Yannick Djalo. http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/59968/default.aspx
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** i'd love to have fabiano, but djalo's price will be much more attractive not a lot of news coming out lately
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I know nothing about Djalo. I would like to sign Luis Suarez, but not if his price is sky-high. At 23, he's still largely unproven and would be a gamble, especially in a league as tough as the EPL. In fact, I'd take Suarez or Forlan.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** The prospect of our new high profile striker being over 30 worries me. I want a kid with some upside. If we are getting Bellamy then I mostdefinitely think the 2nd guy has to be younger. It seems david bentley hurt ligaments in is ankle and will be out for a long while, or at least the USA trip. If true that rules him out as transferring for a while. Also read that Joe Cole wants to play more central...With Modric in the middle I hope that means he goes to 'Pool or to the Gooners
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** http://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/6258994/Taiwo-keen-on-Tottenham-switch? Seems open to joining
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Honestly, I think Defoe and Crouch are a good strike duo, but I'd love to have someone taller than Defoe, and faster than Crouch as a third option. Pavlyuchenko would be that guy (if he could finish). Suarez would be perfect, if he isn't overpriced. On an unrelated note, my favorite author, Salman Rushdie, has named the main character in his next book "Luka." Coincidence? Hopefully not. Rushdie is a huge Spurs fan.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/club-announcement-130710.html Harry signs through 2013
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Forlan has said he has no desire to ever return to the EPL. Suarez asking price is around £35m.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** if tottenheim cannot see that fabiano is the ideal cocktail for about-to-burn-out-in-orgy-of-trannies-and-cheeseburgers brazilian, their club is doomed
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I'd be very surprised if Fabiano wound up at White Hart Lane.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Originally, Forlan was thought to say that. However, he recently clarified his statement: "However, the Atletico Madrid striker has revealed he could be tempted back to England this summer should an offer be too good to refuse." http://www.footballfancast.com/football-news/forlan-wont-close-england-door?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ffc_tottenham_blogs+%28FFC_Tottenham_Blogs%29 That's pretty steep on Suarez. I think that was Dzeko's original asking price.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** for Forlan I agree that Suarez's asking price is too steep. I could easily see him flopping in the EPL too.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I'd offer 25, and if they don't take it, move on to the next target. Problem is, I'm not sure who the "next target" is. I might not approve.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** If he goes to the EPL not to worry: John Terry will have taken all of the trannies and I can't imagine burgers in England being any good.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Harry looking at another Croatian? http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premiership/another-croatian-yes-please-h
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Spent a year in england. All I wanted when I got back was a decent burger.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Thierry Henry is officially with the Red Bulls and is supposed to make his debut against Spurs later this month. I understand the worry about signing an older striker, but I think this is a make or break year for Spurs. It's one thing to make the CL, it's another thing to be a perennial contender for it. I think it's important to win right now in order to prove to top flight players that Spurs will continue to be in the hunt for years to come. We don't want to be a one year wonder. With that in mind, I think we need to go with the best option that will help us win next year as opposed to a younger player who has upside 3-4 years down the road. That's why I'm for Forlan. And who knows - maybe dos Santos will end up being the young player who steps up for us down the road.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Fabiano would also be an option who has loads of experience, and still has the talent and killer instinct to be effective. Also, Harry says we're not in for Micah Richards and SWP. Thank God. http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/redknapp-rules-out-double-city-swoop Liverpool re-enter the race to sign Arda Turan. Spurs still a likely destination (woohoo!). http://community.footballpools.com/blog/2010/07/14/arda-turan-liverpool-re-enter-chase-with-spurs-for-dazzling-10m-turk/
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** that turan article is blocked at my work, but does that basically say we are favorites to sign?
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** According to reports in the Turkish press and quotes from the player’s agent, Tottenham have opened talks to sign Galatasaray’s star man Arda Turan. The talented winger has been a long-term target for both Arsenal and Spurs in recent seasons but with Arsene Wenger’s interest waning, it would seem Harry Redknapp is at the head of the queue. However, Spurs are not the only top Premier League club thought to be tracking the star as Roy Hodgson has identified the Flying winger as a priority signing for Liverpool and the player himself has often spoke of his desire to move to Anfield. Turan’s agent Ahmet Bulut declared, “At the moment I have had no contact, unofficial or official from Arsenal or Arsene Wenger. Regarding Tottenham Hotspur there was a small enquiry regarding the player, but I have had no official contact or an official bid for the player. “So, at the moment Arda (Turan) has two years left on his contract at Gala. And, we are waiting for an official bid for Arda from Tottenham. We will see.” The player himself has often spoken of his dream of joining Liverpool. Turan issued a come and get me plea to the Reds last season when he said, “Of course I want to play abroad but it is our board’s decision. As I always mention, Liverpool attracts me because of their tradition. In Europe, I am a Liverpool supporter, so if I go to play in Europe, I would like to play for them. “My dream has always been to play for one of the top European clubs, but you shouldn’t make concrete plans in your life because sometimes these plans cannot be achieved. This is my dream, but for now I’m just working on my football.” Despite his interest in moving to Anfield, White Hart Lane may be a more likely move this summer with Spurs ready to spend. However, Hodgson is a keen admirer and knows Liverpool need more flair on the flanks and may invest in the flying Turk once Javier Mascherano is sold to either Inter Milan or Barcelona. Harry Redknapp is looking to strengthen his squad with some top quality new arrivals as the club takes part in the Champions League for the first time. Spurs have plenty of quality on the flanks but with David Bentley likely to be sold when he returns to fitness, Arda could provide real competition for Aaron Lennon on the right as well as Gareth Bale and Luka Modric on the left. He is a very different type of player to those current Tottenham stars in so much that he is an out and out dribbler with the ability to beat full-backs at will. Liverpool also need someone with the ability to beat defenders as the likes of Dirk Kuyt and Maxi Rodriguez are not that type of player. Hodgson is eyeing the Turk to provide the inspiration that Damien Duff provided in a similar manner for his Fulham team last season. The player was widely expected to leave Galatasaray last summer with the club finishing a highly disappointing 5th in the Turkish league, 10 points behind champions Besiktas in 2008/09. However, a move didn’t materialise. A deal is likely to be done this summer after Galatasaray once again failed to win the Turkish title finishing 3rd, eleven points behind surprise winners Bursaspor. This disappointment has resulted in Arda Turan searching for a move to the Premier League with Tottenham and now Liverpool ready to make their move. An added bonus for Spurs and Liverpool would be the player’s versatility as he can play on either flank or even in a more central role. It’s no surprise that Tottenham are so interested with the golden boy of Turkish football as Harry Redknapp looks to add some more penetration and flair to his already strong outfit. A lot may depend on Joe Cole who is likely to join either Tottenham or Arsenal. If he joins Redknapp then the North Londoners are likely to drop their interest leaving Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson with a clear run at him. Last season, Spurs dropped points at home as a result of away teams sitting deep and restricting the space for the likes of Lennon to exploit. However, Arda like Joe Cole is a player that thrives on beating players even with little space so could be a key component in breaking teams down at White Hart Lane. The Reds also struggled to break teams down away from home and Hodgson sees Arda as the man to provide Liverpool with a real cutting edge which would allow the likes of Steven Gerrard far more space to exploit. The 23-year-old Galatasaray midfielder enjoyed an excellent campaign individually last season even though the team ultimately struggled after scoring 7 goals in 29 league appearances (27 starts). He has scored 7 league goals in each of the last three seasons. The player would have liked to have left the club on a high but league failure last season means the captain won’t be doing so. Since breaking into the first team he has scored an impressive 26 goals from 115 (107 starts) league appearances and has become a mainstay of the team that won the 2007/08 Turkish title. His match-winning performances in Turkey’s superb Euro 2008 displays also intensified the growing interest in the exciting winger as well as increased his price tag. The player is expected to cost around £10m which may not be too much of a gamble for Tottenham or Liverpool if he can realise his amazing potential in England. Arda has won 39 caps for his country (6 goals) despite his tender age after progressing from the U19 and U21 sides. The winger is both quick and two footed and has been likened to former Galatasaray legend Gheorghe Hagi in his home country, so should give you an idea of how highly he is rated. He has scored in two of his last three internationals against the Czech Republic and the USA. If Arda does join Harry Redknapp’s team this summer then the amount of creative attacking talent at the Spurs disposal would be hugely. Arda fits the Tottenham bill in terms of creativity and technical ability. Likewise Liverpool would finally have a player in their ranks who can beat defenders with trickery rather than pure pace and power and would more than make up for the departure of Yossi Benayoun. We will have to wait and see if either of these two English giants can indeed secure the golden boy of Turkish football. So would you like to see this exciting young talent in the Premier League or do you feel he could flatter to deceive in the hurly burly pace of the English top flight? Let’s hear your views.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I thought I read the 15th but I could be wrong. Regardless, it should be very soon.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Spurs players will be signing autographs in New York next Friday (7/23): Fans in New York will get the chance to meet members of the first-team squad at a special signing session on Friday week, July 23. The players - to be confirmed later* - will be at the PUMA Store at Upper 90 Soccer + Sport, 697 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, New York, NY 10025 for one hour from 2.30pm*. We travel to New York for the second leg of our pre-season training camp in America to take part in the Barclays New York Challenge. We play New York Red Bulls on Thursday, July 22 (kick-off 8pm local time, 1am on July 23, UK time) and then Sporting Lisbon on Sunday, July 25 (kick-off 1pm local time, 6pm UK). Manchester City are also in the tournament. Both matches will be played at the Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey. The squad flies out to San Jose this week and will play our club partners San Jose Earthquakes in a friendly on Saturday (kick-off 1pm local time, 9pm UK). We will host an open training session in San Jose on Thursday at 9am local time - CLICK HERE for more details. Meanwhile, fans in both San Jose and New York will get the chance to meet legendary midfielder Ossie Ardiles at special Supporters Club evenings - CLICK HERE for more details. *We will confirm players and timings on this website as soon as possible. http://www.tottenhamhotspurs.tv/forum/players-lounge/14533-store-signing-new-york.html
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** City confirmed that Bellamy is official up for sale. Bid away :jew:
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Not sure we'll pay Bellamy's wage demands. He makes 90,000/week at City, but Spurs offers 65,000/week.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Cardiff is trying to get enough money to get him. Still think he stays in the EPL for this season.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Here's the squad that will be at the upcoming games in the US: GOALKEEPERS: Carlo Cudicini David Button Oscar Jansson DEFENDERS: Gareth Bale Calum Butcher Vedran Corluka Alan Hutton Younes Kaboul Kyle Naughton Adam Smith Kyle Walker MIDFIELDERS: Tom Huddlestone Jermaine Jenas Niko Kranjcar Luka Modric Andros Townsend FORWARDS: Robbie Keane Ryan Mason Jonathan Obika Roman Pavlyuchenko The 10 Spurs players (King, Defoe, Lennon, Dawson, Crouch, Dos Santos, Assou-Ekotto, Bassong, Gomes & Palacios) who featured in the World Cup Finals won't be going on the American tour.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** A video with some of the '09-'10 highlights: http://spursnetwork.com/forums/index.php/page,0910-season-video-a-season-to-remember.html I hope we see more of Kaboul this season.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I agree. He did better than I thought he would. Plus Corluka makes me nervous sometimes.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** http://www.dearmrlevy.com/dml/2010/7/15/brand-spanking-new-spurs-kits.html?
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Not a big fan of the black jersey. The other two are pretty cool, would be great if Autonomy had a decent logo
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** Is it black or navy? I can't really tell. I think the home shorts are sick. Autonomy logo isn't great but it isn't terrible either. Would look much better if it was just the A or just Autonomy, not both.
Re: *** Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread *** I have to be honest: that logo ruined the shirt for me. Without the logo, it looks awesome.