The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 14th July 2015

[Everlasting Seconds]

Personally I fear a lot of the players we are being linked to via ITK are all pace and no intelligence. We've seen this with Lennon and Townsend, it simply DOESNT make a good footballer just being quick.

Agreed

 

[225]

I doubt it, still need an experienced head in the middle for the big games.

Probably, but Bentaleb showed up for our bigger games so I'm not so worried if we don't strengthen. MS has gone, so I don't really know who the alternatives are - I guess you do!

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

ITK only please. There will be no more guesses as to 'cabbage', you've all made it clear you want to see the back of it.

 

[Indisguise]

Just a little snippet from Gards.

Daniel Tyler‏@tyln17 Jul 12
@Gards44 who do you think llorente or Austin?

Gards ‏@Gards44Protected Tweets Jul 12
@tyln17 neither

 

[Gbspurs]

Just a little snippet from Gards.

Daniel Tyler‏@tyln17 Jul 12
@Gards44 who do you think llorente or Austin?

Gards ‏@Gards44Protected Tweets Jul 12
@tyln17 neither

Good

 

[PhezTHFC]

Just a little snippet from Gards.

Daniel Tyler‏@tyln17 Jul 12
@Gards44 who do you think llorente or Austin?

Gards ‏@Gards44Protected Tweets Jul 12
@tyln17 neither

Good news then! Like them but not good enough for where we want to be

 

[yiddo23]

Personally I fear a lot of the players we are being linked to via ITK are all pace and no intelligence. We've seen this with Lennon and Townsend, it simply DOESNT make a good footballer just being quick.

I have a feeling this stereotype is put upon most black players, along with "beast"

 

[Darrkespur]

Fabien N'Zonzi

N'Zonzi moved to Sevilla last week, so that old chestnut can be put to bed.

 

[Gbspurs]

I have a feeling this stereotype is put upon most black players, along with "beast"

Should be proud of the beast stereotype as it suggests they employ the necessary assets to dominate the opposition.

Similar to how black baskeball players revel in being told how high they jump or that they got "game".

 

[Ledleys Knee]

Nah, we still need a DM after selling Paulinho, Capoue and probably Stambouli.

I think what Alli's impression means is that he and Mason will compete for the advanced DP role, whilst we'll buy a more defensive option to compete/cover for Bentaleb in the deeper DP. I.e. we will be looking more for a DM than a B2B

 

[Indisguise]

I have a feeling this stereotype is put upon most black players, along with "beast"

Dunno dude, I may be wrong but I think white lads are just as likely to be labelled "beasts": Wayne Rooney, Thomas Muller or our own Gareth Bale, for instance?

Probably not for this thread though dude.

 

[Disconosebleed]

I think what Alli's impression means is that he and Mason will compete for the advanced DP role, whilst we'll buy a more defensive option to compete/cover for Bentaleb in the deeper DP. I.e. we will be looking more for a DM than a B2B

Alli isn't a deep-lying playmaker, he'd be wasted there and it wouldn't play to his strengths (mobility and movement) at all. I did find it weird last year that Mason and Bentaleb had the roles they did though, as they each seem suited to the other's role.

 

[balalasaurus]

Never get jack to come from arsenal..

I'd much rather have a newer model anyway.

 

[mikeeegreen]

I have a feeling this stereotype is put upon most black players, along with "beast"

Toure and Pogba are black and I think they are two of the most intelligent midfielders around at the moment.

 

[bceej]

Was there ITK on Mario Suarez? I can't remember if it was media or Di Marzio...

 

[chrissivad]

Was there ITK on Mario Suarez? I can't remember if it was media or Di Marzio...

if there was it would be in the RO

 

[arunspurs]

Read this quote from Dier on Alli -

"Dele Alli and Nabil Bentaleb have been really impressive in the endurance running. Everyone knew about Nabil but Dele seems to be getting close to him so it's been interesting! He's put up a good test!"

Interesting that - not only he is impressive technically, but also physically looks perfect & mature for a 18 year old.

 

[CornerPinDreamer]

@deckymch: Tottenham face competition from porto for Moutinho but Levy is confident of the deal ( @tvdellosport )

did i go to sleep and travel back 3 years?

 

[Wellspurs]

Dunno dude, I may be wrong but I think white lads are just as likely to be labelled "beasts": Wayne Rooney, Thomas Muller or our own Gareth Bale, for instance?

Probably not for this thread though dude.

Agreed, The Beast of Bolsover- very white?

 

[Spurger King]

did i go to sleep and travel back 3 years?

If you did, make the most of it as it only gets worse.