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The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 20 June 2011

opensaysme

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perhaps he was just told the same info which makes you both look better

Could very well be.

Maybe it's just me that finds when CM posts ITK it comes across as a summary of what has already been posted by other ITKs previously or information published in media reports.
 

marvel

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I think it's good if two ITKs say the same thing, makes it much more likely to be significant
 

Bus-Conductor

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:clap:

people dont like him because he isn't a 'busy f_cker'


being an athlete seems to make you a good footballer in most peoples eyes these days *sigh*

That and the fact that he gives the ball away more than any other central midfielder we have.

Personally I want us to be challenging for the highest possible achievements, that means very good footballers and although the don't have to be supreme athletes - being able to at least play the same tempo for 90+ minutes and play away form home are quite high on the priority list.

That's why it's highly unlikely that anyone will be paying 22m for Huddlestone. Quote the Liverpool fans:

"Huddlestone I don't think so unless are transfer policy is sign.fat lazy.always injured players"

"If we have paid £22million + Joe Cole for Huddlestone, I may cry"

"I will give Tottenham a curly wirly and half a can of Fanta for Tom Huddlestone, Not 22m and a decent winger!"
 

C0YS

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Could very well be.

Maybe it's just me that finds when CM posts ITK it comes across as a summary of what has already been posted by other ITKs previously or information published in media reports.

CorlukaModric has been around for a while now, almost certainly has a contact, and has got things right which no one else called, although you never know how these things work.
 

opensaysme

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CorlukaModric has been around for a while now, almost certainly has a contact, and has got things right which no one else called, although you never know how these things work.

Fair enough, If he's got things right like you say that no one else has called.

I'll retract my statement about him.
 

Gary-22

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Huddlestone is class!!!! How can people not see this, well I know why. He makes us tick. Very much like Carrick, and I remember peeps didn't rate him, then the best manager in the world took him from us and played every week. Just cos someone is not a flair player, scoring goals etc, does not mean they not any good. If you have played footy you will see this

COYS

Spot on!:clap:
 

Twizzle

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dont want to lose Hudd, we need him in our squad and he'll get better with age
 

InOffMeLeftShin

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Regarding CM's ITK, I'd hardly class Diarra as a marquee signing. I'd be slightly disappointed if the marquee signing was anything other than a striker. I guess it depends how we are looking to go with the formation/options next year. We may look to bring in just one top class striker and Leandro and then play 1 up top (which would mean the second marquee player could be a midfielder/defender). Maybe something like:

Gomes

Walker....Gallas....Dawson....BAE

Xabi Alonso...Sandro...Modric

VDV...............................Bale

Eto'o

Now yes I know it is a bit unlikely but that is what I would class as two marquee signings (Eto'o wants to play in England and Madrid are signing loads of midfielders so maybe Mourinho could throw us another favour). Either way we would kick ass.

Or if we play 442 we could sign two marquee strikers:

Gomes

Walker.....Gallas.....Dawson....BAE

Sandro

VDV.......Modric.......Bale

Berbatov...Eto'o

I know a lot don't like Berba, but he can definitely do a great job if we play into him as his touch and hold up play is really world class. Plus VDV, Modric, Bale and Berba feeding Eto'o. I'm seeing goals (maybe at both ends) but it would be fun. I don't think we'd have any troubles breaking down stubborn defensive teams.

Either way I kind of agree with Harry that we only need 2 top class players, but obviously I guess we will get Leandro and another pacy player wouldn't go a miss.​
 

rawhide

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If the marquee signing is anything other than a striker, questions will be asked of Levy and Harry.

Oh and is anyone worried it will be Becks? It was mentioned when he said he wanted to play at the Olympics and again in the thread today (I think).
 

leffe186

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I want to see some marquee sales tbh. That squad (and wage bill) is still bloated.
 
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