Football 2011-2012

[eFestivals]

HAs this been posted? Anyone see this?! Oh dear!! Hahaha.

I hadn't seen the words, but I'd read that he'd congratted Chelski, and that Pienaar did too.

I'm guessing that Pienaar was trying to ensure his move back to Everton, so I'd guess that Saha is trying to ensure he's gone too.

And Adebayor has been tweeting about hoping to get a Spurs contract, too - which of course gets to put the pressure on the club, and ensures that Adebayor can't look anything but the good guy if they don't sign him.

Add in the three 'we want out' comments from players who think they'll easily get a better club and it's starting to look like it's all over for Spurs.

So much for a lovely atmosphere at the club.

[The Nal]

So much for a lovely atmosphere at the club.

[kaosmark2]

So what's the list of players wanting out?

Bale, Modric, Assou-Ekotto, Kranjcar, Defoe, Pienaar? With Adebayor and Saha not going to have loans renewed, Gallas and King past it, Friedel only one season left in him....

Tough to see how they'll do anywhere near as well next season. 'Arry's inevitable collapse pending?

Have they still got Bentley and Jenas on the books? They've been horrifically disappointing there.

[eFestivals]

Bale and Modric looking for an out too if rumours are to be believed.

It all went very sour very quickly didn't it?

and Assou-Ekotto ... and Pienaar... and Saha by the look of things.

[eFestivals]

'Arry's inevitable collapse pending?

Spurs fans should be happy with that. It's far better than the club's inevitable collapse if 'Arry's there too long.

[The Nal]

Spurs have no issue spending shit loads of cash remember. Only City, Chelski and Liverpool have spent more in the last 6 seasons and they'll get loads for Bale and Modric.

[kaosmark2]

Oh of course, 'Arry's a master wheeler-dealer, perfectly handles everything.

And wasn't Levy trying to crack down on his spending? Isn't that why they shipped out loads of squad players last season? To get in Parker and Ade's loan?

[lharris92]

heard today that carlton cole took a 50% wage cut to stay with us when we got relegated, good chap!

[Lithium05]

heard today that carlton cole took a 50% wage cut to stay with us when we got relegated, good chap!

[pink_triangle]

I think the transfers dealing at spurs and chelsea could have a huge impact on the direction the clubs could take in the next few years. The champions league win shouldnt disguise the fact that there are big problems at chelsea but if Roman invests heavily and target top players like Hazard we could be in for a 3 way title race.

Spurs however are at big risk of losing pace with the big 5 as they are likely to have their top players targeted and struggle to bring in better replacements. For somone who the media call an amazing man manager there seemed to be quite a few players talking about moving even before last saturday confirmed them in the europa league.

I suspect some of the players agree with me that Arrys shortcomings as a manager have had a huge influence on them missing out what should have been a comfortbale third place and feel he has taken spurs as far as they can. Arry has only 1 year left on his contract so spurs have to either give him a big contract or let him go, if they want to make the best attempt at keeping their best players and getting better ones in the latter would be the best choice.

[thetime]

Spurs however are at big risk of losing pace with the big 5 as they are likely to have their top players targeted and struggle to bring in better replacements.

[kaosmark2]

Who are the big 5?

[pink_triangle]

Yes I meant spurs as one of the members losing pace with the other 4.

[thetime]

Yes I meant spurs as one of the members losing pace with the other 4.

[kaosmark2]

Dont arsenal have the same problem? if not more so. I would say if van persie left it would be so much more damaging that spurs losing modric or bale. Chelsea will already lose drogba, terry and lampard int he next 2 years or so.

[Lithium05]

The beating up on Arry is way OTT... Spurs have had a good season...

[pink_triangle]

Dont arsenal have the same problem? if not more so. I would say if van persie left it would be so much more damaging that spurs losing modric or bale. Chelsea will already lose drogba, terry and lampard int he next 2 years or so.

[kaosmark2]

I'm sure Arsenal

I think if RVP stands up others will stand up to be counted. While RVP will be a huge miss Arsenal will be stronger. Podolski should be a solid signing, the european football experts all say that M'villa is the real deal and it should also allow Song to play a more advanced role which should play to his strengths. Wilshire will be like a new signing, if kocielney continues at his rate of improvement he will be one of the best centre backs in the league and Ramsey and the ox will be a year older. They also have a fantastic manager who will get the best out of the squad.

[LondonTom]

Saw that earlier, sounds like he did everything I wish every footballer would do in that situation. He turned down a more lucrative move to Stoke and all. Just hope he continues to put in the sort of performances he's been putting in recently next season in the prem.

[Lithium05]

Yup was pleased to hear that!! Top bloke and some fans give him way to much abuse!!

[pink_triangle]

Maybe I'm being cynical but was Cole turning down better pay at stoke as.much about moving to stoke as loyalty to west ham. Would he have turned a lucrative move to a London side?

[The Nal]

Great player - but how unlikable is this c**t?

[swede]

Great player - but how unlikable is this c**t?

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[eFestivals]

Best thing thats ever come out of his mouth.

oh, you never know. He was married to Cheryl, don't forget.

[kaosmark2]

oh, you never know. He was married to Cheryl, don't forget.

Edited May 22, 2012 by kaosmark2