Scott Parker and woody

[stemark44]

I really don't understand what it is that some of you guys see when you watch football.
Scott Parker is a better player than Huddlestone,Jenas,O'Hara and Palacios and if we can get him,we should.

 

[beals]

I'd be happy with Parker's, experience, grit and determination in our side, just hope we'd don't pay over the odds with him just signing a new contract in the summer, especially to WH after all the shite they put in the press about us, although it would be sweet to see them backtrack & agree a deal with us.
As said I agree that O'Hara will most likely go the other way if he is fit for Jan. Can't see Woody going after us waiting on him for over a year to get fit. How will this effect Hudd's development though, will he learn from Parker or just get pissed off that he won't be playing as much, and what about Sandro how is he going to get used to the PL if he doesn't get a chance to play.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

If we end up shipping out O'Hara, Giovani and Palacios, and bringing in Parker, that would leave us looking like:

RW: Lennon Bentley
CM: Modric Huddlestone Jenas Parker Sandro
LW: Bale Kranjcar

We would undoubtedly be improved as a squad by this. We'd have 9 midfielders competing for the 4 positions, that should always be enough, and we'd replace 2 players who rarely play and 1 who is hideously off form with 1 who would have more to offer.

However, if we end up losing creativity, say Kranjcar or Bentley (or both) in the process of freeing up squad places for Parker, that would be foolish. Bale, Lennon, Modric. After them it's Kranjcar and Bentley as our creative midfielders.

I'm not convinced that Parker is what we should be going after, I certainly think that an on form Palacios is a younger, less injury prone player who would have almost as much to offer, but as long as our creative pool is not affected I could live with Parker in.

Woodgate out? Once again, looking at the pool for centre backs: Dawson, Kaboul, Bassong, Gallas, Khumalo, King, Woodgate. Love Woodgate though I do, and superior to all but King though he is, the uncertainty over his fitness, along with the presence of several other high quality options, means that he is expendable. I'd be very sad to see it happen though.

I'm far more concerned about a first choice striker and a back up left back

 

[leffe186]

I really don't understand what it is that some of you guys see when you watch football.
Scott Parker is a better player than Huddlestone,Jenas,O'Hara and Palacios and if we can get him,we should.

He's a different player to Hudd and Jenas, certainly. If, and obviously that's a pretty big if, he comes then that reeks of 4-5-1. One pro (and I hate to go on about this) is that he's a homegrown player and probably a better bet than Palacios at the moment. Would surely mean Palacios' days are numbered, as Sandro has time to develop and O'Hara was on his way anyway (eventually).

 

[Darrkespur]

I think Parker's experience, drive and determination could do to our midfield what Gallas has started to do to our defense. Would definitely strengthen us. A striker is still more important though.

 

[gibbs131]

If he comes, the only negative impact is the reshuffle when he gets injured for half a season.

He is exactly what we need stylistically. He's like O Hara with a bit more pace and can actually tackle/track.

 

[punky]

We've got O'Hara coming back in Jan and he's mustard keen. I'd much rather use him than Parker as he is has all the combative qualities of Parker whilst being a better tackler, passer and shooter than him. And most importantly cheaper.

He should be the one to push Palacios for his place.

 

[bubble07]

nothing exciting but is an upgrade on O'Hara. So O'Hara plus say 4m would be good. But West Ham would lynch the owners so can't see it happening

Woody on loan is interesting

 

[markiespurs]

Good signing, but shouldn't have been priority number one...unless we've got something lined up for up top already?

Has Harry even said he's after a striker?

I don't think the possibility of signing Parker means that he is our number one priority signing, which i still hope will be a top quality striker ray:

If this is true, then i'd view the signing of Parker more as Harry and Levy taking the opportunity to improve the squad.

 

[Viva la Tottenham]

Parker would be a quality addition especially with Palacios looking dodgy at best lately. Parker can tackle and pass and it would be another good experienced English player for our good English team. Dodgy injury record though is the only worry as our physios are well over worked this season.

 

[dvdhopeful]

I am a little surprised about the negativity toward Parker, although a fair few do sound favourable. For me, I'd welcome him at Spurs, the only bright spot for the Spam this season really. A leader in the middle, gritty, determined and pops up with a few goals also. Alongside Modric, I can see that being a successful midfield.

As long as he is signed for a decent amount of monies and doesn't paper over the fact our top priority should be a striker (Which for all 'Arry's hyperbole, I'm positive he recognises too), I'm all for it.

 

[brett.spurs]

Harry shouldn't be allowed to sign players, leave it to Daniel.

 

[3Dnata]

I hope this goes the way of most itk.
What enbaddens it for me is that Parker signed a new contract before the end of the last window I really wouldn't like us to pay over the odds for him.

 

[NEVILLEB]

Woodgate has been injured for years. Why would West Ham even enquire about him?

Why would they sell their best player?

He would be on the bench most weeks anyway

 

[mattyspurs]

Harry shouldn't be allowed to sign players, leave it to Daniel.

Harry doesn't sign players.

He requests them to Daniel, then Daniel says yes or no!

 

[gibbs131]

We've got O'Hara coming back in Jan and he's mustard keen. I'd much rather use him than Parker as he is has all the combative qualities of Parker whilst being a better tackler, passer and shooter than him. And most importantly cheaper.

He should be the one to push Palacios for his place.

Better tackler? Mate, O Hara is an AM. Just because he is up for it, does not mean he can tackle for shite.

 

[Zimmy]

I really can't see West Ham destroying their season and risking the considerable wrath of their fans by selling Captain Average to us.

 

[brett.spurs]

Harry doesn't sign players.

He requests them to Daniel, then Daniel says yes or no!

Yeah I didn't mean it like that, I just disagree completely with the players he targets. Always overrated English journeymen, maybe we should hire some scouts.

 

[spursandbarca]

send them keane and bentley.

 

[StanSpur]

I cant see us keeping:

Modric, Jenas, Hudd, Palacios, Sandro, O'hara, Krancjar, Vdv, GDS, Lennon, Bale, Bently and maybe Parker happy.

Infact just looking at that list its insane how many midfield players we have. We would have 7 good central midfield players for 2-3 spots. No need.

Striker please, lets not waste our money on a player who has always excelled in shitty teams where he is the big fish in the small pond and then when playing alongside players of a better standard shows himself to be a player who lacks guile and real class.

Can't see those 4 being at Spurs past July anyway. I'd take Parker as i think in a 442 he'd be the best partner for Modric with Hudd playing in a 451