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I was multi-tasking last night by re-reading snippets of Poch's book whilst sat on the lav.
And I was reminded of the very strong theme running through Levy's bit at the end - "we are first and foremost a family club, here at Tottenham we don't buy superstars we make them".
And you know, for me, that's just fine.
And I was reminded of the very strong theme running through Levy's bit at the end - "we are first and foremost a family club, here at Tottenham we don't buy superstars we make them".
And you know, for me, that's just fine.
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Don't think Toby not signing is a big if.
Also don't think he'd be on the bench.
Like I said though, the main thing is that we're not getting Maguire or Mawson for stupid money. That pleases me a lot
If we actually give him minutes. Llorente might be worth a damn too.
He is good , for whatever reason the fans have never taken to him.
The other thing that has just occurred to me is 'we' don't do buyout clauses. When it became apparent that Toby has one in his contract, that can be activated in the last year of his contract subject to certain conditions, this would all support the notion that the inclusion of it would have been negotiated heavily on his part, by his agent. It would appear to me that he is being held to this element, a kind of "well it was you that wanted the contract structured in this way" approach. I can't help but feel had he signed a 'normal' contract like every other Tottenham player, he might well have been sitting pretty on a new contract singed and sealed last year.
Assuming that a new contract would fall into the category of those around him in that the Club feel it is merited (like Kane, Lloris, Dele, Eriksen, Lamela). If the position was similar to Walker (who was also handed a new contract just before he left) and he requested to leave then nothing will change the position of Poch/Levy and that we'll close the door behind him on the way out.
Cheers for keeping an eye out, let us know when you can.
It's strange, his beauty if there for all to see however he looks somewhat lethargic.
It's not his fault he comes on late, at a point we're chasing a game. At this stage we're looking for a terrier to come on and run ragged but that's just not him. Seeing him in pre season has reminded me he's a decent player and gives us another dimension. Maybe we should hang on and look for a youngster to support. We have lots of games this season so there should be enough opportunity for three strikers.
Saying that do we need proven quality to ease the pressure on Kane? A wise strategy might be looking for a strong midfielder (like Sonny), that can deputise up front if need be. I would rather spank more money on that sort of player than on a big name forward who will have limited opportunities... Versatility seems to be the modern way...
Is Martial that player?
and this ladies and gentleman is why we should do everything to keep Poch for the long term... You can't buy class (take note Jose)
No. Lucas is.
Fucking Liverpool.
If Fekir hadn't had issues with his medical that would be another £50m on top as well
We'd usually have one superstar in an entire squad, which was probably the time I was the most engaged with the club, but on-pitch performance was patchy at best.We used to buy superstars.....and it was funochsulk:
We used to buy superstars.....and it was fun
Yep, that's true as well Blanchflower, I can't deny it.
Hey guys, remember when we signed Edgar Davids? Them were the days. :eriksenlol: