Spurs Rumours Archive July 09 2013

 

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09 Jul 2013 15:15:40
Hi Eds,

Is there any truth in the rumours that we are looking at Gareth Barry? I pray to god that we aren't! Just hoping you could shed some light on the situation.

Thanks,


{Ed008's Note - I dont think so at the club currently have about 9-10 centre-midfielders and only 3 positions to play for he was offered to Villa by City.

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Thank god for that! I read somewhere us and the Arse were looking at him and I thought, with who we already have, he would be a major downgrade!

Thanks for clearing it up.

Dom
{Ed008's Note - Wouldn't make sense either looks like AVB will go with a Sandro-Paulinho-Dembele midfield 3..

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If AVB goes with 4-3-3 and the first choice is Paulinho, Dembele & Sandro, then who is covering if Livermore is tipped for a loan stint, Parker is off to QPR and Huddlestone to Sundetland.

Holtby is an option, but Sigurdson, Townsend and Dempsey are more suited to more attacking roles. Actually Barry would be a great signing if he was available for free. Cold night midweek to Stoke away, and players like him are worth every penny of their wages.

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We have holtby sigurdson carroll all as covers. No we do not need Gareth Barry

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You just didn't read the post!

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Arsenal are talking to Barry over a 4 million pound move

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09 Jul 2013 12:21:53
Ed, what's the word about a left-back. All everyones talking about right now is our stirkers, but we really need a decent replacement for Benoit. Any news? {Ed008's Note - I thought a left back was a priority this season but with Rose having a good season at Sunderland I could see Assou-Ekotto and Rose rotating for the left back position during season.

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I don't think the LB position is really a big problem as Vertonghen can play there if needed, I agree Let Rose & BAE fight it out. Personally Rose 1st choice now as he had a very good season at Sunderland.

Strikers are what we need two class ones infact & keep Defoe.

Soldado - I would go for but we need to act sooner rather than later.

Benteke I'm not sure about, as I previously posted, let's see him next year when he gets man marked as Teams are aware of him now. But ehy. ! I could be wrong & he may bang in 20+ Goals. (Can't see it though) - Still we shouldn't be paying £25 Million for him.

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Benteke might get man marked if he stays at Villa but if he joins Bale and co at spurs it would be a mistake for the opposition to try and man mark him

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Bale will get man marked so let's see how good he will be next season {Ed008's Note - He's been man marked the last 2 seasons still finding ways to to get around scoring goals..

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They can manmark all they like spurs got plenty of players that can score and Bale only needs a glance of goal or a sniff and its in the net or a slight foul anywhere in range and BOOMBOOM

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The trouble with man marking Bale is you need three players to stop him, with Sandro the beast holding the fort, and Dembele & Paulinho surging forward with freedom, you will see team torn to pieces. Lennon will get the freedom to run at players again, instead of tracking back to defend, Walker and our new LB will press much higher up with Kaboul and Vertonghen's blistering pace, and last add Soldado or Damiao to the mix and you have a team capable of challenging.

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You were being fairly optimistic to put it mildly until '. Vertonghen's blistering pace. ' when you then became delusional. He's good but he's not really fast.
Simmo

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Villa fan here: Benteke has previous for trouble having forcing through a move from Villa, from Genk & refusing to be loaned out from Standard Liege. Apparently we will charge Spurs £5m move than Chelsea due to how much Jenas had previously cost us - which I class as rash. Bentekkers is an amazing player but a tricky customer! good luck lads next season if you get him as he'll get you top 4 for sure!

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Not sure I recall too many times when he was exposed for speed, can recite dozens of times where he got back and made last ditch tackles. Vertonghen is no 100m bullet, but make no mistake he is very fast over short distances.

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09 Jul 2013 12:33:44
Just read David Villa has signed for athletico madrid for just 4.5 million? ed is this true? {Ed008's Note - Barca confirmed it on their website so must be true.

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And they wanted £10mil from us! Cheeky spaniards.

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A catalan journal has reported that after selling Villa to Atl. Madrid, Barcelona has the first option to buy Oliver Torres for 20m

Pedrivo

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Yes, its true, was in the Spanish papers this morning. he (Villa) is also taking a big pay cut. Jim

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They paid less, but apparently Barca hold 50% of any sell in value.

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09 Jul 2013 01:36:08
Hi Ed, SAFC fan here wanting any info on Huddlestone coming to us. Solid midfielder who can pass a ball. See you on Saturday in Asian cup. its on tv if anyone needs to know. {Ed008's Note - Their might be some interest from your side on Huddlestone aswell as Fulham. Is the games on Sky?

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I always think he would be perfect for stoke. Not that I liked them much, but the way he pings a ball into the box has got to suit their play.

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Tv, spurs vs Sunderland July 24th 10. 30 am

Thfcmatt

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