Benzema linked? Do we need him?

[Ron Burgundy]

We need Benzema like a fan of trepanation needs a hole in the head.

Needs, or wants?

They might WANT one, but technically they don't NEED one

Just wanted to clear that up

 

[Spurger King]

Needs, or wants?

They might WANT one, but technically they don't NEED one

Just wanted to clear that up

Personally I think if they're into that sort of thing, they do need a hole in their head, for our benefit more than theirs.

 

[tRiKS]

Benzema

But I also like Suarez

Either would be f*cking amazing, but I'm not holding my breath. January's always a tough time to buy

I think they're both cup tied for the CL though right?

there only one way to find out....

FIGHT!

 

[Darrkespur]

If Benzema is available on loan, we have to go for him. Then in the summer we can decide on Suarez or Benzema (or someone else) depending on circumstance. But that kind of transfer coup doesn't come often in January so we have to snap their hands off if we get the chance.

 

[jushin3]

Just don't see it, the Saurez links probably have more teeth to it.

 

[onthetwo]

JM must be pissing himself at the thought...
Arry: "Oi, Jose, can we have that Benze whatsisname.....he looks triffic.
JM: "Of Course Arry, we'll swap him for that kid youve got that runs like Forest Gump and looks like a walk on from Lord of the Rings."

Nuff said

 

[Viva la Tottenham]

Benzema or Dzeko would be my main targets but both would be hard to attain. I'd settle for Suarez as he's currently far more attainable.

 

[The Apprentice]

Benzema is better than Suarez - especially with our style of football.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

I'll take either too. Both would be good. But we have got to improve on Defoe, Pav and Keane as our strikers. They are like three very lightweight stewed prunes caught in the vortex of a moulinex hairdryer with barely one brain cell between the lot of them.

My patience with all of them has run very, very thin.

 

[brett.spurs]

Harry just been on talksport, they asked him if there's any truth in us being interested in Benzema, he didn't give anything away, just said he looks a great player but there's been no contact between the clubs bla bla bla, said that a few players will need to leave before he can bring anyone in - not because of money, purely because of the size of the squad and some players not getting a game.

 

[tooey]

I'll take either too. Both would be good. But we have got to improve on Defoe, Pav and Keane as our strikers. They are like three very lightweight stewed prunes caught in the vortex of a moulinex hairdryer with barely one brain cell between the lot of them.

My patience with all of them has run very, very thin.

Fair enough....Just wondering what defoe has done wrong lately?!?! Out of our 4 strikers he the one that posseses the largest threat to the opposition. He may be lightweight but at least he runs at goal and stretches the opposition unlike the two "il turn my back to goal at every oppertunity and play it backwards" pav (not so much) & keane....

 

[Ron Burgundy]

I'll take either too. Both would be good. But we have got to improve on Defoe, Pav and Keane as our strikers. They are like three very lightweight stewed prunes caught in the vortex of a moulinex hairdryer with barely one brain cell between the lot of them.

My patience with all of them has run very, very thin.

What the hell's Defoe done wrong? Given your stance on Hudd, with respect I'm not sure I rate your opinion that highly

Thought Defoe provided some much needed pace and movement on Saturday

 

[danielneeds]

Harry just been on talksport, they asked him if there's any truth in us being interested in Benzema, he didn't give anything away, just said he looks a great player but there's been no contact between the clubs bla bla bla, said that a few players will need to leave before he can bring anyone in - not because of money, purely because of the size of the squad and some players not getting a game.

I think any move would be dependent on Keane going, and Real buying Llorente in Jan. I just can't see it all happening.

 

[Bingy]

It goes without saying that we could 'go places' with a player of this kind of quality. Now that we are 'looking' like a proper CL team (but still work to be done?) we must strengthen in all positions....and even on a loan basis, if it benefits our club's progression. The CD area is still a worry....but we can reassess that when we get a fully fit squad? WE must beat Scouser Town, and then we can look beyond that...... COYS

 

[spursandbarca]

no he is massively overated.

 

[Dan Ashcroft]

Benzema would be our Drogba or Torres.

He's exactly what we need.

I'd happily trade in all 4 of our other strikers to secure him.

 

[Dan Ashcroft]

What the hell's Defoe done wrong? Given your stance on Hudd, with respect I'm not sure I rate your opinion that highly

Thought Defoe provided some much needed pace and movement on Saturday

Defoe won a great header (the first of his career?), but tbh he barely touched the ball after that. He has no movement and his pace is only really over 2 yards. Defoe is definitely part of the problem, not part of the solution.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Defoe won a great header (the first of his career?), but tbh he barely touched the ball after that. He has no movement and his pace is only really over 2 yards. Defoe is definitely part of the problem, not part of the solution.

I think that's harsh. Don't forget he's been out for months.

Don't get me wrong, I am well aware of his short comings, but the fact that he can run faster than a snail gives him something none of our other strikers have

I'm more than happy to keep Defoe. His form may be patchy, but when he's on it he's absolutely lethal, and to suggest he has 'no movement' is clearly just wrong. His timing's a bit dodgy at times - we all know the issues he has with being offside - but he's a threat, and he does more with the ball at his feet than some give him credit for.

A striker with limits he may be, but he is - in my opinion anyway - a class above our other current strikers (not that that's saying much mind you)

 

[danielneeds]

Defoe won a great header (the first of his career?), but tbh he barely touched the ball after that. He has no movement and his pace is only really over 2 yards. Defoe is definitely part of the problem, not part of the solution.

Your blinkered analysis betrays your prejudice. Defoe ran the channels very well in the second half. He constantly stretched Koscielny down the inside right channel, and the uncertainty it caused in their defence was once of the factors that enabled us to get into the game.

 

[Viva la Tottenham]

Your blinkered analysis betrays your prejudice. Defoe ran the channels very well in the second half. He constantly stretched Koscielny down the inside right channel, and the uncertainty it caused in their defence was once of the factors that enabled us to get into the game.

exactly, to say Defoe has no movement is deluded at best. His movement has become one of his main strengths.