The Daily ITK Discussion Thread 24th July

Mattspurs1982 · Jul 24, 2018

Toby and Josh are like two new signings. A fully fit Moura too. Re signing Harry, Son, Lamela etc. and hopefully more contract extensions are great news as we always used to lose our best players, not commit them. Add to that English talent / potential in Grealish, and Zaha then it’s looking like a good window. If Zaha was foreign, we’d be playing soggy biscuit over his poster. Zaha brings pace, is proven in the EPL and Poch wants him. Anything on top is a bonus (which would be a Dembele replacement if he were to go). It’s looking good methinks

NinjaTuna · Jul 24, 2018

Ghost Hardware said:
Wow, that’s crazy. He’s certainly not the best wide player in the league. He’s not really a winger, more a wide forward. He must really love him for some reason.

He has cool hair

wrd · Jul 24, 2018

deanostheyido said:
Whether people like it or not, signing zaha would be a statement signing. Big money, and adds danger to the attacking 3rd. Allows us to play on the counter against teams that want to dominate possession. If he's the lesser of the 2 options, then I'll be delighted

Whilst I agree with you somewhat, the key issue we have had is breaking down teams who put 11 behind the ball. We need players who can commit defenders, who can go around them and get behind with the ball at their feet. With the exception of possibly Hazard I'd say that Zaha will more than likely have the top "succesful take ons" statistic in the league. I think a lot of people in this thread will be pleasantly surprised at how good he is.

ToDarrenIsToDo · Jul 24, 2018

Johnny J said:
How many teams dominate possession against us? City and.... I'm struggling now.

He also has trickery in abundance which will play a big part in one on ones against teams playing deep. I can see why he has qualities Pochettino admires

spursfan77 · Jul 24, 2018

Don’t think this is in here. hertyid on coys regarding zaha.

Everyone knows we tried before. But I've seen or heard nothing to suggest Levy is going to spend £65m on him (£23m more than our previous record signing).

Frasier · Jul 24, 2018

Hercules said:
I fully expect 3 signings!

Give us a clue herc? ?

Cornpattbuck · Jul 24, 2018

Fuck me, the wet blankets on here are breeding.

"We're not signing anyone, Poch is going to leave. Wahhhh!"

"Oh my god, why are we wasting our money? I don't care if Poch loves him."

Almost always the same people too...

Get a grip, FFS.

George94 · Jul 24, 2018

spursfan77 said:
Don’t think this is in here. hertyid on coys regarding zaha.

Everyone knows we tried before. But I've seen or heard nothing to suggest Levy is going to spend £65m on him (£23m more than our previous record signing).

Good thing we have a £150m war che...oh

*insert trolling face*

Nah, I'm actually feeling a bit more confident we'll make some good signings than I was a few days ago.

Don't let me down Levy, love u 4eva x

RuskyM · Jul 24, 2018

George94 said:
A dozen?? A dozen wingers in the Premier League? Are you sure? Fair enough if you don't rate him, but Poch clearly does and that's all that matters.

Depends on your definition I guess - if we're thinking wide players I'd put Mane, Salah, Firmino, Sterling, Sane, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Hazard, Son, Sanchez, possibly Martial. Splitting hairs though really, he's still a good player, would be very happy with him.

Johnny J · Jul 24, 2018

Cornpattbuck said:
Fuck me, the wet blankets on here are breeding.

"We're not signing anyone, Poch is going to leave. Wahhhh!"

"Oh my god, why are we wasting our money? I don't care if Poch loves him."

Almost always the same people too...

Get a grip, FFS.

People are allowed opinions, this is a discussion forum, you don't need to insult them.

ToDarrenIsToDo · Jul 24, 2018

RuskyM said:
Depends on your definition I guess - if we're thinking wide players I'd put Mane, Salah, Firmino, Sterling, Sane, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Hazard, Son, Sanchez, possibly Martial. Splitting hairs though really, he's still a good player.

Who out of that lot can we sign at this moment in time? As soon as Man City were in for Mahrez that ship sailed and the others, no chance

RuskyM · Jul 24, 2018

ToDarrenIsToDo said:
Who out of that lot can we sign at this moment in time? As soon as Man City were in for Mahrez that ship sailed and the others, no chance

Very true - I interpreted it as Poch thinking he was the best in the league rather than best possible signing.

Gbspurs · Jul 24, 2018

Nerine said:
Damn.

Can you imagine the media furore when we have 0 ins. 0 outs.

And still go on to have a good season...

Its possible to tread water and be ok however you can't do it for long.

ohwhenthespurs · Jul 24, 2018

Rout-Ledge said:
I’m so nonplussed about Zaha, especially if he’s our biggest signing this window. At least Poch genuinely wants him, but I’m unenthused.

Agree big time. After all the hyperbole spouted at the start of the window, if our three signings are Grealish, Zaha and a defender that's a massive let down. Look out Man City...

Wiggly_worm · Jul 24, 2018

Johnny J said:
How many teams dominate possession against us? City and.... I'm struggling now.

May not agree about teams that dominate possession against us, as agree only city had last season, but teams that are either sitting in with 11 infront of us, we only have 1-2 players that can consistently beat a man, otherwise sideways passing not going anywhere. Zaha will take players on and stretch teams much like Mane does for Liverpool, which will create more opportunities and space for kane going forward.

Wonder if we have already had talks with him and he’s had a look at our facilities/stadium like martial had.

kieranfitchett · Jul 24, 2018

people complain that levy doesnt back the manager and go for his choices when there are so many fans that aren't backing poch by turning their noses up at zaha, if he's the one poch wants (and the number of times we've gone for zaha over the years suggests he is) i'm happy.

deanostheyido · Jul 24, 2018

Johnny J said:
How many teams dominate possession against us? City and.... I'm struggling now.

Champions league teams away from home is more what I'm thinking. Teams like Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern would be terrified of him breaking through their defence. This kind of discussion is probably more suited for the player thread, but the point stands, he'd be a statement signing. Brilliant bit of ITK after its seemed so bleak on here recently

George94 · Jul 24, 2018

RuskyM said:
Depends on your definition I guess - if we're thinking wide players I'd put Mane, Salah, Firmino, Sterling, Sane, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Hazard, Son, Sanchez, possibly Martial. Splitting hairs though really, he's still a good player, would be very happy with him.

Fair enough, I'll give you those!

wrd · Jul 24, 2018

kieranfitchett said:
people complain that levy doesnt back the manager and go for his choices when there are so many fans that aren't backing poch by turning their noses up at zaha, if he's the one poch wants (and the number of times we've gone for zaha over the years suggests he is) i'm happy.

I'd put a lot of money on those people having not watched much of Zaha in the last 2 seasons.

King of Otters · Jul 24, 2018

I don't get how some people aren't even a tiny bit excited at the prospect of signing Zaha. He's such a joyous footballer, beats players for fun, and will provide us with a genuinely different option when we're struggling to break teams down.

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