JUSTINSIGNAL
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We weren't challenging for the title back then. He is clearly just trying to deflect all distractions now so the team doesn't lose focus
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We weren't challenging for the title back then. He is clearly just trying to deflect all distractions now so the team doesn't lose focus
slartibartfast
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The thing is the system and style we play the full backs are absolutely critical. I'd say more so than any other position on the pitch. If they're not quick they can't push up as much without risking getting caught. We've been ok with Davies but I think its fair to say he doesn't scare the shit out of defenders like Rose. Same with Trippier. He's arguably better at crossing the ball but he cant get back like Walker can and he doesn't worry defences like Walker so the opp full backs can push up more.
With the wrong full backs this system turns into AVB shite. Its why Poch struggled at the start imo until he got it right.
Kwp should go on loan next season imo not suddenly stepping into Walkers boots.
Finally, its probably bollox anyway
With the wrong full backs this system turns into AVB shite. Its why Poch struggled at the start imo until he got it right.
Kwp should go on loan next season imo not suddenly stepping into Walkers boots.
Finally, its probably bollox anyway
spursfan77
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It doesn't. Have you watched the press conference yet? He doesn't answer because he doesn't like the journalist asking the question again (12 minutes ish onwards)
Trix
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Firstly I agree that Levy made a bagful of mistakes, and yes I believe he has learnt from them.
I'm not going to go into it on here but perhaps just perhaps this isn't as straight forward as 'Walker wants out so we are forced to sell to one of our rivals'.
Johnny J
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Do you think it's more likely he'd be sold abroad? I fully acknowledge that you may not answer, but I thought I'd ask in case
Trix
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The thing is the system and style we play the full backs are absolutely critical. I'd say more so than any other position on the pitch. If they're not quick they can't push up as much without risking getting caught. We've been ok with Davies but I think its fair to say he doesn't scare the shit out of defenders like Rose. Same with Trippier. He's arguably better at crossing the ball but he cant get back like Walker can and he doesn't worry defences like Walker so the opp full backs can push up more.
With the wrong full backs this system turns into AVB shite. Its why Poch struggled at the start imo until he got it right.
Kwp should go on loan next season imo not suddenly stepping into Walkers boots.
Finally, its probably bollox anyway
He's not arguably better, he's streets ahead.
Everlasting Seconds
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I see you solicited to usual weak rationalisations in response to this, but I believe you are on to something here.
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Probably alone in thinking this, but given a proper run of games, I think that Trippier is more than capable of becoming better than Walker.
Probably alone in thinking this, but given a proper run of games, I think that Trippier is more than capable of becoming better than Walker.
LexingtonSpurs
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He is definitely in the same class. They each have different strengths and weakness, which makes comparisons difficult, but we could win a title with Trippier playing Wing Back.
The bigger concern is who backs up Trippier - is KWP ready for that challenge? Nobody has that answer. But Trix has suggested - IF Walker is sold, a replacement is not a priority. And it would make very little sense to sell Walker, only to use the money to buy a lesser version of Walker. If we sell Walker, I think we will look to strengthen a different position - thus making the team, as a whole, stronger than it is today. If we don't think we can improve the squad, I think we will hold onto Walker.
Trix
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That was just opinion on my part, although that is based on how highly I hear KWP is rated.
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@Trix won't be answering, hopefully because he remembers the times when asking ITK's questions resulted in mayhem across the board, but also because he's been asked not to. So our policy is, no asking questions.Do you think it's more likely he'd be sold abroad? I fully acknowledge that you may not answer, but I thought I'd ask in case
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Mr Pink
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Changed his profile picture again, now sporting a Man City mankini
Johnny J
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Understood, didn't realise that wasn't allowed.
For me, at the heart of this thread is if we do sell walker, we will look like we can't hold onto our main players and we will be fulfilling the pundits soundbites. And opposing fans will certainly be saying who's next.
But I feel we have the best coach in the league, as it stands, so my point being that if walker is sold and I for one would be disappointed, I believe it will be for what's best for the team and I trust poch in everything he is doing.
But I feel we have the best coach in the league, as it stands, so my point being that if walker is sold and I for one would be disappointed, I believe it will be for what's best for the team and I trust poch in everything he is doing.
Hoddtastic72
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Just to put my conspiracy hat on for a minute. I wonder if the whole Walker potential transfer to City might have been engineered by persons at the club in order to bring funds in to bolster transfer kitty. In the process appearing to be the victim of another club tapping up one of our players, whilst we profit significantly from the whole saga...just joking really...our club would never do something so Machiavellian
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.JamieSpursCommunityUser
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Are we in such a desperate situation with KW?
What are his options if we tell him he has to stay put?
Presumably he'll want to play for England in a World Cup year.
So with 4 years on his contract, he'll either have to knuckle down, or accept it's abroad or nothing.
Let City fret over their own problems and homegrown quota.
I hear Kyle Naughton is available at a good price?
What are his options if we tell him he has to stay put?
Presumably he'll want to play for England in a World Cup year.
So with 4 years on his contract, he'll either have to knuckle down, or accept it's abroad or nothing.
Let City fret over their own problems and homegrown quota.
I hear Kyle Naughton is available at a good price?
Mr Pink
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Absolutely this.
People can spin this whatever way they like but selling any of our first team players to a direct rival is setting a very dangerous precedent in terms of the other players. Could we use the money to reinvest? Of course but it's not as simple as that.
You consider the precarious contract situation with Alderweireld and all of a sudden selling Walker could be a horrendous catalyst for other first team players demanding moves.
It's the instability and uncertainty that could spread, the media lapping it up and constantly fueling the flames.
For me I wouldn't sell a single first team player this summer. We're the envy of the league and so close to the new stadium.
This is more than just individual players, it's about preserving what we've built.
Pochettino is a stunning coach, but if we were to lose half our defensive line this summer we'd undoubtedly weaken ourselves for next season. This team has grown under Pochettino, and grown together.
Selling to a domestic rival, given what we've achieved under Pochettino, is just mind blowing to me.
It's like ringing the dinner bell, lads it's Tottenham and they're open for business again.
Sorry, but fuck that.
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BromleySpur
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It's quite simple. We're going to sell Kyle Walker-Peters to Man City for £35m and just get him to cross out the second bit of his surname.
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