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    The Deadline Day ITK Discussion Thread - 1st September

    Some comments before I am off. Kane was offered the same pay as Bayern were going to give him - he said no. He was not going to sign a new contract, said so to Ange. So, if we do the impossible, we then get a value for this window. Just like clearing out players who refuse to go. Well, we...
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    The Deadline Day ITK Discussion Thread - 1st September

    DenverSpur, lots to unpack there Huge Avalanche Fan - Nordiques/Avs since 79/80 Anyway - Dier and Lloris were not offered extensions as they were declining. Levy always tries to re-up players as he goes and then stops when the remaining term will have them in decline. Can't use them and...
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    The Deadline Day ITK Discussion Thread - 1st September

    Well, now that some of the over-reaction has died down, some comments. Yes it will be a bit long but is a counter point to all of the moaning. Yes, we could have more capable/experienced competition for some positions (notably CB's). That said, I have a hard time suggesting this window has...
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 30th August

    Would not be Spurs if the sky were not always falling. Maddison, Vicario, Solomon, Van de Van, Veliz, Phillips all in but we have signed no one. Kulu and Porro made permanent. 5 starters in that lot, but when are we going to sign someone significant? And that's not counting Udogia. ITK has...
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 30th June 2022

    Of the AMF with whom we have been credibly linked, the one with the highest ceiling (assuming he would come to England) is Zaniolo. High ceiling and given his injury history, a risk. On his day, elite level talent.
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 10th June 2022

    Perisic (who I was banging on about when he played in the U-21's for his country) and Forster are both quality additions. Both were on free's, so we may well have been discussing this move for the past 6 months - only condition likely that we got CL. No surprise they were able to be done...
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    The Transfer Window - How was it for you? Vote now!

    As I see things, if it is just a question of clearing out players who should be in contention to start game in and game out , and who have proven, under Poch, Mourinho, Nuno and Conte not to be able to be counted upon, it is a success. Time will tell how much we get for Dele. Ndombele and Lo...
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    The ITK Discussion Thread - 15th January 2022

    January windows generally only see temporary solutions or prospects come in. Both only happen if the team they are leaving does not need them and the player does not want to wait for the summer when the situation is clearer. Kessie, as an example, is an extreme long shot to join before the...
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    Match Threads Chelsea Vs Spurs

    The three Chelsea games have merely confirmed what we all knew. We are a ways off. It's not just one or two players and it cannot be fixed in one or two windows. Since 2015-2016 we have bought more than 20 players (at large cost) to better this first team. Only Son and Moura have performed...
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    Team v Crystal Palace

    We don't yet know how many are just knocks and how many require more of a rehabilitation. Worst case scenario as things stand today (whole slate of matches tomorrow), I would suggest the following: Lloris, with three at the back (Tanganga, Dier, Davies), Doherty and Reguillon at wing back...
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    Harry Kane

    As Kane's side has never mooted a number from the gentleman's agreement, I believe we can conclude that Levy was wiling to let him go (ie - would not say, no way, you have three years left) assuming someone met Spurs valuation. That was the deal. Since no one is stating otherwise, a fair...
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - DEADLINE DAY 31st August 2021

    Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things - Talk Sports has Spurs listed as the third best business behind United and Chelsea in this window. Can't really judge a lot of it immediately, but I think it is about right. United and Chelsea added some players largely for the here and now...
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - DEADLINE DAY 31st August 2021

    Transfermarkt has Traore valued at 33M USD so not sure that 30 GBP is unreasonable. Not generous, but market value. That said, just like we value Kane much more than City, they likely value Traore at much more to them. Completely fair. They are better with him, than without. Whether the 30M...
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - DEADLINE DAY 31st August 2021

    The squad is what we have for the next 4 months. I am not disappointed and believe we have done well, not only for this season, but for many to come. Spurs are younger. Gollini is 8 years younger than Hart. Romero is 9 years younger than Alderweirald. Gil is 7 years younger than Lamela...
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - DEADLINE DAY 31st August 2021

    No, you can't argue 7 or 9. Gazzaniga and Foyth were not in, nor was Rose. Loaned players don't take up a squad place (I am not counting Whiteman or Sarr who are on loan). Nor do players who are not in the squad. So you could argue that Alderweirald has been replaced by Romero, Lamela by...
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