Sherwood: The best January transfer signings are the ones made for the long-term

[Gaz_Gammon]

Not posted to start a firestorm on his time as manager at Spurs. Just thought the article an interesting read.

Read the full article at The Independent

 

[225]

Comes across as a bit "I was bought midway through a season and I had no positive impact that season". Of course, that was well before transfer windows existed, and the window was open 24/7/365 (or 366 on a leap year!).

It's difficult to see his point, as players will always need time to 'adapt'. I think history disproves him enough, though, as plenty of clubs have signed short term players to patch up the squad until the end of the season - to good effect too.


Did laugh at this:

"At Spurs, our chairman was Alan Sugar up until 2001, when Daniel Levy took over. I liked Sugar. You knew where you stood with him."

Guess he's not made wine from the sour grapes yet.

 

[yankspurs]

It's a wonder he hasnt joined twitter or become a tv pundit yet. Guy loves to run his mouth and throw in some subliminal subtle shots. Perfect for both those mediums.

 

[nightgoat]

The best January signings are the ones you don't make because you insist the squad is great, then slag them all off a few weeks later when you lose and need someone to take the blame for it.

Ain't that right, Timmy?

 

[double0]

Like I've said many times before we have a lot to thank Sherwood. It's times others give him and Sir Les respect