Afternoon, Spurs' eagerly anticipated first game of pre-season was a bit of a let down; the starting XI was more of an advert for potential transfers than anything else. After spending a good while trying to find a decent stream I watched a typical pre-season performance. Bale and Van Der Vaart did look ok when they came on, but no one really impressed. Not to worry though, it's all about gaining fitness at the moment, and it was a good workout.
TODAY'S ITK
CorlukaModric - 'Been told there has been some interesting/exciting developments today regarding an incoming transfer and if all goes well we could have a new signing very shortly. Also we have enguired about Berbatov and asked to be kept informed of the situation there as Alex may decide to cash in on him...' - Sounds promising, however I think we could do better than taking Berba back, many fans still haven't forgiven him for his antics prior to his move to Manchester.
jurgenthegerman - RE: We are negotiating with - 'Pav for an extension...confident he will sign' - Pavlyuchenko is probably the best of our current strikers, although thats not a mean feat, and should be retained.
Saturday 16 July 2011
Friday 15 July 2011
Friday 15th July
Welcome, our painstakingly long wait for Tottenham to be playing football again is nearly over, with the squad set to take on the Kaiser Chiefs in South Africa tommorrow afternoon.
TODAY'S ITK
ryantegan: 'My boss spoke to Harry today. In a bullish mood regarding the court case, just wants to clear his name and move on. Really excited for pre-season to get in full swing. Knows Modders won't be sold and thinks that when the games get going Modric will be his brilliant little self. Harry is giving anyone who wants it a clean slate pre season. He has explained that we have a really strong side that will be improved but if someone wants to impress, the door is open. He'd love for Kranjcar in particular to stay. Really diffucult now to get Parker in. Not impossible because money talks but it seems West Ham would do anything to avoid him joining us.
Interestingly, Harry believes that Levy really will deliver. He is determined to make a statement. People at the club are working stupid hours trying to bring in some exciting players. We will have a new striker by the start of the season for sure.
Watch some of the kids pre season as well. They are playing for a chance to emulate Caulker and Walker and join top sides on loan. Keep the faith. Yid army' - Interesting post, it's good to see that Harry is looking forward to the season. I do believe a striker will sign, but in true Tottenham fashion, my money's on a deadline day deal.
Roger Morgan - RE: Arturo Vidal - 'A Chilean at Bayer Leverkusen. We've enquired, he'll be about 15m and they are desperate not to sell him to Bayern Munich. Can't say how serious our interest is because I don't know. We'll see.' - Vidal is a player with great potential, but with Sandro and Huddlestone both good defensive midfielders already at the club, it's an uneccessary signing.
The Goat! - RE: Robbie Keane - 'Robbie wants London. QPR were touted earlier but real issues over what they have to spend. Jol to Fulham changed his focus to there, but does Jol want Robbie or JD?
Wages are an issue and Robbie does have a bit of an ego about being the main man on the field and in the dressing room. He may still yet take what he can get in terms of 1st team football which brings Bolton/Wolves (MMc really really wants him there to join Doyle - but Doyle may yet be moving on...Arsenal?) into the picture, but he is going to have to accept a wage cut (obviously) to get any move, let alone the one he wants.' - Robbie has been a great servant to this club, but we need to get him off our books. Even if the fee is small, the wages saved will save us loads.
Peanut - RE: Rossi - 'Rossi is/was realistic and DL is/was willing to do it. You can't win every transfer though.' - Rossi is a great player, but would not really fit well into our current system, and it looks very likely that he will be off to Juventus anyway.
Pablo - RE: Keane - 'Blackburn and West Brom most advanced. He can hold out for London but Jol told us he can't afford wages. These two have already had extensive talks and one will happen I feel.'
TODAY'S TWEETS
Younes Kaboul - 'wants to congrats the womens French National Team for them courses in the world cup.'
Rafael Van Der Vaart - 'So everybody can understand I've recorded a Dutch video for my Sponsor Nike, about my new boots, check it out: http://on.fb.me/o6CEcm/ '
'Got my new boots from Nike, so ready for training camp here in South Africa.'
TODAY'S ITK
ryantegan: 'My boss spoke to Harry today. In a bullish mood regarding the court case, just wants to clear his name and move on. Really excited for pre-season to get in full swing. Knows Modders won't be sold and thinks that when the games get going Modric will be his brilliant little self. Harry is giving anyone who wants it a clean slate pre season. He has explained that we have a really strong side that will be improved but if someone wants to impress, the door is open. He'd love for Kranjcar in particular to stay. Really diffucult now to get Parker in. Not impossible because money talks but it seems West Ham would do anything to avoid him joining us.
Interestingly, Harry believes that Levy really will deliver. He is determined to make a statement. People at the club are working stupid hours trying to bring in some exciting players. We will have a new striker by the start of the season for sure.
Watch some of the kids pre season as well. They are playing for a chance to emulate Caulker and Walker and join top sides on loan. Keep the faith. Yid army' - Interesting post, it's good to see that Harry is looking forward to the season. I do believe a striker will sign, but in true Tottenham fashion, my money's on a deadline day deal.
Roger Morgan - RE: Arturo Vidal - 'A Chilean at Bayer Leverkusen. We've enquired, he'll be about 15m and they are desperate not to sell him to Bayern Munich. Can't say how serious our interest is because I don't know. We'll see.' - Vidal is a player with great potential, but with Sandro and Huddlestone both good defensive midfielders already at the club, it's an uneccessary signing.
The Goat! - RE: Robbie Keane - 'Robbie wants London. QPR were touted earlier but real issues over what they have to spend. Jol to Fulham changed his focus to there, but does Jol want Robbie or JD?
Wages are an issue and Robbie does have a bit of an ego about being the main man on the field and in the dressing room. He may still yet take what he can get in terms of 1st team football which brings Bolton/Wolves (MMc really really wants him there to join Doyle - but Doyle may yet be moving on...Arsenal?) into the picture, but he is going to have to accept a wage cut (obviously) to get any move, let alone the one he wants.' - Robbie has been a great servant to this club, but we need to get him off our books. Even if the fee is small, the wages saved will save us loads.
Peanut - RE: Rossi - 'Rossi is/was realistic and DL is/was willing to do it. You can't win every transfer though.' - Rossi is a great player, but would not really fit well into our current system, and it looks very likely that he will be off to Juventus anyway.
Pablo - RE: Keane - 'Blackburn and West Brom most advanced. He can hold out for London but Jol told us he can't afford wages. These two have already had extensive talks and one will happen I feel.'
TODAY'S TWEETS
Younes Kaboul - 'wants to congrats the womens French National Team for them courses in the world cup.'
Rafael Van Der Vaart - 'So everybody can understand I've recorded a Dutch video for my Sponsor Nike, about my new boots, check it out: http://on.fb.me/o6CEcm/ '
'Got my new boots from Nike, so ready for training camp here in South Africa.'
Thursday 14 July 2011
Thursday 14th July
So, this will be my first post after I updated my blog, turning from just another Tottenham blog, to something that I believe will be different, and more exciting.
TODAY'S ITK
POTL: 'Vucinic.Negotiating.No.Cryptic.' - an unusually normal post from POTL
Storts: 'Goals from the Side' - I'm not sure what this means either
BEN: 'Nothing at the moment lined up bar the Ivory Coast kid. Levy prepared to play waiting game again on any deals. Levy is also expecting Modric offer to go up to 50m and he still won't sell. Fact.' - The Ivory Coast kid being referred to here is Souleymane Coulibaly, a 16 year old striker from the Ivory Coast. He hit 9 goals in just 4 games recently at the U17 World Cup. Also, at 50m I would reluctantly let Modric go, I have lost all respect for him, and 50m could be reinvested to make us serious Top 4 contenders.
Archie: RE: Adebayor: 'Trying to sign on years loan with option to buy. City to pay some of wages. Talks ongoing. I don't know anything else but would be great IMO' - We desperately need a striker or two to push on. If I was manager, I would go for Adebayor or Llorente; both are realistic and would be great signings.
TODAY'S TWEETS
Steven Pienaar - 'Back in SA for the vodacom challenge! It feels good to be home especially with all the lads. I'm sure they will all love SA.'
Danny Rose - 'Touch Down Johannesberg Town #SouthAfrica'
Rafael Van Der Vaart - 'Just arrived in South Africa for trainings camp with Spurs.'
Sandro - 'I'm in Brazil. Thanks for all messages of support I have recieved since yesterday!! I'll be rooting for our selection' (Translation)
Aaron Lennon - 'South africa bound!!! Dvds,,ds,,ipad,,ipod,, #prepared'
TODAY'S ITK
POTL: 'Vucinic.Negotiating.No.Cryptic.' - an unusually normal post from POTL
Storts: 'Goals from the Side' - I'm not sure what this means either
BEN: 'Nothing at the moment lined up bar the Ivory Coast kid. Levy prepared to play waiting game again on any deals. Levy is also expecting Modric offer to go up to 50m and he still won't sell. Fact.' - The Ivory Coast kid being referred to here is Souleymane Coulibaly, a 16 year old striker from the Ivory Coast. He hit 9 goals in just 4 games recently at the U17 World Cup. Also, at 50m I would reluctantly let Modric go, I have lost all respect for him, and 50m could be reinvested to make us serious Top 4 contenders.
Archie: RE: Adebayor: 'Trying to sign on years loan with option to buy. City to pay some of wages. Talks ongoing. I don't know anything else but would be great IMO' - We desperately need a striker or two to push on. If I was manager, I would go for Adebayor or Llorente; both are realistic and would be great signings.
TODAY'S TWEETS
Steven Pienaar - 'Back in SA for the vodacom challenge! It feels good to be home especially with all the lads. I'm sure they will all love SA.'
Danny Rose - 'Touch Down Johannesberg Town #SouthAfrica'
Rafael Van Der Vaart - 'Just arrived in South Africa for trainings camp with Spurs.'
Sandro - 'I'm in Brazil. Thanks for all messages of support I have recieved since yesterday!! I'll be rooting for our selection' (Translation)
Aaron Lennon - 'South africa bound!!! Dvds,,ds,,ipad,,ipod,, #prepared'
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