The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 19th August 2013

[dvdhopeful]

We need a "Fabregas" type. For me.

So is it Willian or Eriksen or ??

We need both

 

[Quiffco]

The ode lives upon the ideal, the epic upon the grandiose, the drama upon the real.

Damnit, better not be about Lloris.
I've come to terms with Bale staying/going, but Lloris was outstanding yesterday, really don't want to start the hunt for a new no. 1 again...

 

[dagraham]

No, I mean he's kind of has Ade syndrome.

You mean half the time he just can't be arsed? That is concerning if that's the case. Fair enough if that's what you mean, it didn't sound like that in your post.

My reply wasn't just directed at you, it was more a general point about everyone going full "Jeremy Clarkson" and obsessing with POWERRRRR!!! which we already are overloaded with. What we don't have enough of are footballers in the truest sense of the word.

 

[ostrov]

Nope, not going to trust you - sorry lol

Totally different players. Willian's work rate is infinitely better to. Far more suited to this League.

How many games you've seen him play?

 

[Kendall]

Yea, like our left back Gilberto and Maicon. It's a player by player thing. If they have the right attitude they will succeed. I trust AVB's judgement. He wanted him last year and he wants him this year, he must rate him.

Both of those were over 30 and barely got a game. I was thinking more like Gilberto Silva, Luiz, Sandro, Alex, Aurelio, Ramires, Rafael.

As opposed to Afonso Alves, Robinho, Elano, Baptista, Jo etc.

 

[mark87]

Victor Hugo wrote:
Last day of a condemned man - Bale finally leaving?
&
Quatre-vingt-treize (93) - Deal Agreed at £93m
&
Les Miserables...- Us?

93m and morata and I'd say deal.

 

[Mr Pink]

How many games you've seen him play?

Far more for Shakhtar than Anzhi to be fair, but I've seen enough of him.

 

[L-man]

JJ re; Fullbacks

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@SpartanSpur @ryantegan AVB doesnt like either defensively!!

Re: Bale

arun ‏@arunspurs20m
@jetsetyid@BobParkinson Earlier in window you were saying Bale could leave- now its posts more towards Bale staying..Anything changed mate?

The original JJetset ‏@jetsetyid Protected account19m
@arunspurs@BobParkinson Not yet

Bit more re: Capoue
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@eddiesfootyblog Ha ha everyone knew about Capoue was looked at in January Pre - Baldini! (that will upset POTL)

EDIT more re: Bale

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@SpartanSpur @ryantegan Lot going on in the bg just waiting to see what the Bale money could get us or swap for Coentrao. IF the Bale deal

 

[HobbitSpur]

How about this for a Stat (just lifted from BBC)

On his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Tottenham'sPaulinho introduced himself by having a pass completion rate of 90.6%, misplacing just five of 53 passes in the game.

 

[Beni]

People not wanting Willian, only Spurs fans eh

 

[felmani26]

Ostrov - You're quite rightly entitled to your opinion on Willian but don't start claiming it's fact how Willian will be a massive flop if he decides to join us.

At the end of the day, every transfer is a risk as clearly no one know's for certain how the player will integrate in the team, the league and the culture but there is a clear vacancy in our side that someone of Willian's skill set possesses and I absolutely trust the judgement of AVB, Baldini et al who have already proven to have done sterling work thus far in the transfer window and I have no reason whatsoever to doubt them now.

 

[ostrov]

You mean half the time he just can't be arsed? That is concerning if that's the case. Fair enough if that's what you mean, it didn't sound like that in your post.

My reply wasn't just directed at you, it was more a general point about everyone going full "Jeremy Clarkson" and obsessing with POWERRRRR!!! which we already are overloaded with. What we don't have enough of are footballers in the truest sense of the word.

I am often misunderstood cos English is not my first lingo

 

[WalkerboyUK]

ITV suggesting that not only is a bid in for Willian, but we're also ready to use Bale money on Falcao.......

 

[WiganSpur]

Re. Willian AVB will not like lazy players. His tactics are based around high pressing so if Andre wants him then it's a sign that he has a decent work rate.

 

[Cavehillspur]

ITV suggesting that not only is a bid in for Willian, but we're also ready to use Bale money on Falcao.......

Just read that myself, ridiculous article lol

 

[easley91]

Does JJ have to keep taking little shots at POTL? Seems arrogant to me. Appreciate the info, but no need for the POTL comment.

 

[ostrov]

Ostrov - You're quite rightly entitled to your opinion on Willian but don't start claiming it's fact how Willian will be a massive flop if he decides to join us.

At the end of the day, every transfer is a risk as clearly no one know's for certain how the player will integrate in the team, the league and the culture but there is a clear vacancy in our side that someone of Willian's skill set possesses and I absolutely trust the judgement of AVB, Baldini et al who have already proven to have done sterling work thus far in the transfer window and I have no reason whatsoever to doubt them now.

You see, I am afraid not many people here have seen him play for his clubs.

 

[Sum Monsterism]

Does JJ have to keep taking little shots at POTL? Seems arrogant to me. Appreciate the info, but no need for the POTL comment.

he can say what he likes, it's his effin twitter!

 

[Kendall]

How about this for a Stat (just lifted from BBC)

On his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Tottenham'sPaulinho introduced himself by having a pass completion rate of 90.6%, misplacing just five of 53 passes in the game.

He is 'the marshall'

I didn't know he played 90 mins for Brazil midweek. To do that and then get MOM in your first Premier League game, away at a hostile ground is fantastic.

Engine.

 

[felmani26]

ITV suggesting that not only is a bid in for Willian, but we're also ready to use Bale money on Falcao.......

Pffft, Falcao - he's a poor man's Soldado!