SpursD22
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Hmm what I mean is Poch always talks about that the academy is so important but the truth is that he doesn’t give the academy players a real chance. That’s just my opinion
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Hmm what I mean is Poch always talks about that the academy is so important but the truth is that he doesn’t give the academy players a real chance. That’s just my opinion
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I see what you’re saying but Poch can’t keep saying how academy players are so important when he doesn’t give them a real chance. And other top 6 clubs have still played academy players more than us. And imo some academy players are better than some players we have in the first team
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I think the response was pointing out your opinion was wide-of-the-mark.
Mostly due to the fact he did give academy players a real chance...(not opinion)
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thanks hercs 
great snippet, was surprised to hear anything about trippier, first dibs in kluivert jyr omg wow thats great position for us, our ajax connections still strog ......... the only piece i read i was unhappy about was sissoko , i cant believe they want him to stay.
thanks for info
great snippet, was surprised to hear anything about trippier, first dibs in kluivert jyr omg wow thats great position for us, our ajax connections still strog
......... the only piece i read i was unhappy about was sissoko , i cant believe they want him to stay.thanks for info
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And if we don’t keep him Liverpool inflating the market by another 50% will be music to Levy’s ears...
Please don't. We have a game later and i don't want to miss this.
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Have you seen the photo of the 10 inch scar on Barkley’s hamstring. I think we would want to see him playing for the rest of the season before signing him
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Transfers are always linked to “subject too’s...” with insurance wraps-indemnities etc. Doesn’t matter who the buying club that agrees any fee with toffees, it would come with this clause. So in other words, your argument does not apply here.
Not even chavs would sign him if his medical shows concerns, as they would find it an arduous task to commit an insurer at this level.
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I support Poch and Levy and I think by and large we operate well and punch above our weight.
That said, the fact that we are an outlier in term of wages and transfer fees in the top 6 means that it's even more important to us that our transfer activity pays off, because we simply can't throw endless amounts of money around like the others if things don't work out.
That means we really need to take our opportunities when they arise for players that we really want. It's disappointing to hear about Zaha being a potential missed opportunity (if we indeed blew our chances). Hopefully Sessegnon won't fall into that category; I have no doubt that some of the big clubs are interested in him too, and I think he could actually do a job for us now on the left of midfield.
Also, I'd be fine with us selling Trippier and promoting KWP.
That said, the fact that we are an outlier in term of wages and transfer fees in the top 6 means that it's even more important to us that our transfer activity pays off, because we simply can't throw endless amounts of money around like the others if things don't work out.
That means we really need to take our opportunities when they arise for players that we really want. It's disappointing to hear about Zaha being a potential missed opportunity (if we indeed blew our chances). Hopefully Sessegnon won't fall into that category; I have no doubt that some of the big clubs are interested in him too, and I think he could actually do a job for us now on the left of midfield.
Also, I'd be fine with us selling Trippier and promoting KWP.
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The reality is that even a youth forward coach at a top 6 club is going to have a much more difficult time bringing academy players through. His record at Southampton is irrelevant.
Liverpool just played Burnley with Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, and Solanke (with Woodburn on the bench). Two of those are academy kids and two are professional signings (but were brought in as 18 and 19 year old players).
Even United played with Rashford, Lingard, and Tuanzebe in the lineup yesterday.
I'm just saying that we aren't way out in front or behind these other top 6 clubs. And it's certainly not "blasphemy" to question whether we're bringing enough academy kids through.
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Given our circumstances I think this would prove to be an incredible window. Although Sessegnon, Zaha and Kluivert may be too many options for similar positions.
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Mason? Also put his faith in Bentaleb after Sherwood seemingly had lost his.
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Mason only started for us 1 season, he got unlucky with the injury and then we sold him. Bentaleb should IMO still be here but we sold him thanks to the contract saga and he got injured. And it was Sherwood who brought him to the first team
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£20m is next to nothing in todays market though.
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Hopefully the other Ajax players are Neres and de Ligt.
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Sissoko going nowhere OMG !!
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Want to add, something I just realised I did not put in my post. I am sure, and believe that is where Poch is going with ‘get deals agreed quick...’
We WILL be spending big, not in the regions of citeh and chavs. We have eyes on some key big targets, if they can be done. Again; whilst I 99.99% do not believe this one will happen. RM are talking to us about Bale, and Modric wants to come back. I highly doubt either will happen, but more RM pushing, especially Bale.
We want to make a statement to ALL on moving into our stadium, along with sponsors etc. And on that note, we are prrry covered with big parties tendering their offers, along with a certain shirt sponsor. NFL especially is prepared to throw money at us, beyond 2 games, which in turn has got US sponsors falling over themselves. Asian market wants to join sponsorships as well.
Poch wants to be on par with scoucers in the forward alternative department, and a priority of his. I personally doubt Toby will be sold in summer, unless a crazy bid from a certain popular club is received. If-big if! He is sold, we will bring someone in from overseas, as UK market has inflated market for average players, much less ones we would want, like Mawson.
Please folks, stop using with no knowledge our financial restrictions, due to new stadium. COYS
We WILL be spending big, not in the regions of citeh and chavs. We have eyes on some key big targets, if they can be done. Again; whilst I 99.99% do not believe this one will happen. RM are talking to us about Bale, and Modric wants to come back. I highly doubt either will happen, but more RM pushing, especially Bale.
We want to make a statement to ALL on moving into our stadium, along with sponsors etc. And on that note, we are prrry covered with big parties tendering their offers, along with a certain shirt sponsor. NFL especially is prepared to throw money at us, beyond 2 games, which in turn has got US sponsors falling over themselves. Asian market wants to join sponsorships as well.
Poch wants to be on par with scoucers in the forward alternative department, and a priority of his. I personally doubt Toby will be sold in summer, unless a crazy bid from a certain popular club is received. If-big if! He is sold, we will bring someone in from overseas, as UK market has inflated market for average players, much less ones we would want, like Mawson.
Please folks, stop using with no knowledge our financial restrictions, due to new stadium. COYS
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