The Daily ITK Discussion Thread 24th July

[freeeki]

No we are not it’s just the press talking about Kovacic yesterday and more today as said in the bit of itk. Ain’t seen any other that fits, you?

I think the general assumption behind Rebrab's ITK yesterday was that it's likely to be a name we've not had a solid press or ITK link with yet. There's been no solid info on Kovacic except a small hint from Grey Fox which may or may not have been coincidence.

 

[alexis]

I think the general assumption behind Rebrab's ITK yesterday was that it's likely to be a name we've not had a solid press or ITK link with yet. There's been no solid info on Kovacic except a small hint from Grey Fox which may or may not have been coincidence.

So possibly fits not a guessing game after all

 

[Spurs' Pipe Dreams]

Keeping Toby makes sense, if he signs a new contract fantastic imo. Martial will probably leave Yanited this summer, the likelihood it will be us imo is low. Yanited and City can take a £20m hit for selling abroad, we can't, which used to be why we would strengthen our rivals. Fortunately, this is no longer the case as our players no longer want to leave

 

[freeeki]

So possibly fits not a guessing game after all

That is literally the definition of a guessing game

 

[Ossie'sAardvark]

Martial is my dream signing, if Toby has behaved that badly. He's off anyway....just to where!

 

[Riandor]

Plus we should be discussing TODAYS ITK!

That so far means the Toby Martial merry-go-round. Though if it keeps spinning I am going to feel really sick. This TW is already making me quite queasy.

 

[swarvsta]

It'll cost them a pretty penny mate. Poch's buyout will about £40m+

Absolute peanuts to Yanited.

 

[luptic]

So are we signing someone today or what? More chance of the ticket on sale dates being release by the club and membership cards etc being received in the post today.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

No we are not it’s just the press talking about Kovacic yesterday and more today as said in the bit of itk. Ain’t seen any other that fits, you?

What the press say is not ITK and even if it were related, it’s for the player thread and not this one.
When I said the thread was for today’s ITK that’s exactly what I meant

 

[freeeki]

What the press say is not ITK and even if it were related, it’s for the player thread and not this one.
When I said the thread was for today’s ITK that’s exactly what I meant

If it does turn out to be Kovacic though then in fairness we should consider having alexis recognised as a prophet.

 

[Insomnia]

If it does turn out to be Kovacic though then in fairness we should consider having alexis recognised as a prophet.

Daniel Levy's ears pricked up when you said prophet

 

[Ricky_Yid]

Are we starting a guessing game where we name random footballers based on no ITK whatsoever?

I can see that ending beautifully for all involved.

I Certainly hope so, i can see A&C being a big fan of this.. Incidently, i wish i could talk to people in work they way he does people in this thread.

 

[wrd]

I Certainly hope so, i can see A&C being a big fan of this.. Incidently, i wish i could talk to people in work they way he does people in this thread.

Back yourself

 

[freeeki]

I Certainly hope so, i can see A&C being a big fan of this.. Incidently, i wish i could talk to people in work they way he does people in this thread.

The reason I'm self employed tbh

 

[Ossie'sAardvark]

First post, only joined yesterday - I think the issue will be the prospect of losing points early because the World Cup performances will mean the best XI have a slim chance of being the first XI against Newcastle and others. At this point, given the amount of time Pochettino requires signings to train, it would need to be ready made first teamers that are bought. What odds of that in 16 days time?

A & C will congratulate you soon in person mate. Delete , put in poch thread dude.

 

[SpartanSpur]

Good to see most ITKs are still positive considering there are only 16 days left and there have been no incomings or notable outgoings. Gards info is interesting, wonder if it's the CM mentioned by Rebrab. Crazy couple of weeks ahead, I hope!

As Grey Fox said a while back, time for Levy to 'shit or get off the pot!'. Hero or villain stakes are higher than ever.

 

[sparx100]

So there is still hope for Toby. Keep him get him to commit and draw a line under last season. Contemplating getting rid of one of the worlds best defenders makes no sense. Both side swallow some pride and lets get him focused on the new season.

 

[Trix]

I'd rather we keep Toby because we don't seem close to getting a good enough replacement for him. Keep him and splash out on Zaha instead. Otherwise we will have a top quality centre back to replace in just 2 weeks.

So there is still hope for Toby. Keep him get him to commit and draw a line under last season. Contemplating getting rid of one of the worlds best defenders makes no sense. Both side swallow some pride and lets get him focused on the new season.

It's easy saying that but it's not that simple. It's not a case of both sides swallowing pride. Fans need to understand the players are employee's and under contract to act a certain way. If Poch just lets it go it sets an appalling example and is then a precedent when other players agent have an issue with the boss. Has to be all Toby IMO or it just won't happen.

 

[TheVoiceofReason]

It's easy saying that but it's not that simple. It's not a case of both sides swallowing pride. Fans need to understand the players are employee's and under contract to act a certain way. If Poch just lets it go it sets an appalling example and is then a precedent when other players agent have an issue with the boss. Has to be all Toby IMO or it just won't happen.

The more I hear of Toby’s situation, the more intrigued I am to find out more. He must have behaved really appallingly, as every ITK seems to respond similarly scathingly when we speak about wanting him to be reintegrated into the team.

 

[wrd]

The more I hear of Toby’s situation, the more intrigued I am to find out more. He must have behaved really appallingly, as every ITK seems to respond similarly scathingly when we speak about wanting him to be reintegrated into the team.

The over the top social media presence from him was a red flag for me but honestly I'm finding it hard to imaging what was so terrible from him when he acted very professional on the pitch and none of it spilled to the media.