The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 29th July 2015

[Insomnia]

Is there a league table of accuracy for itk? As a pessimist and a spurs fanfan (they go hand in hand) I'm used to losing all our best players and them being replaced with cheap alternatives.

I just want to be sure if I can get excited over itk.

it's all given in good faith & isn't a competition, just enjoy it for what it is & have plenty of salt on you

 

[THFCSPURS19]

There's the answer to JJs winky face on twitter then. Best file Kramer back under 'very unlikely'.

It could have been in reference to more than one player...

I'm very happy about the Werner ITK, I just hope that it happens soon

 

[SHaRD]

There's the answer to JJs winky face on twitter then. Best file Kramer back under 'very unlikely'.

JJ replied to something asking about Germans (plural)

 

[taidgh]

Werner would mean no berahino I'd imagine.

 

[wiggo24]

Brilliant news.

 

[Mr Pink]

Great news on Werner. Think this kid is destined for the top.

 

[wiggo24]

Werner would mean no berahino I'd imagine.

No, I think we'd sign both. One to challenge Chadli at LWF, the other as Kane's back-up.

Don't think it's one or the other tbh, none of the ITK has suggested that either.

 

[Stoof]

Werner would mean no berahino I'd imagine.

Why would you imagine that? Just why? That's literally not what anyone has been saying.

 

[SHaRD]

Werner would mean no berahino I'd imagine.

We need both - as Ade, Soldado and Lennon are all leaving

 

[SpartanSpur]

Is there a league table of accuracy for itk? As a pessimist and a spurs fanfan (they go hand in hand) I'm used to losing all our best players and them being replaced with cheap alternatives.

I just want to be sure if I can get excited over itk.

The trick is to not get too excited about ITK in isolation. I tend to wait for a flurry of sources like we have had with Berahino before getting too hopeful, however even then there are no guarantees.

 

[0-Tibsy-0]

Is there a league table of accuracy for itk? As a pessimist and a spurs fanfan (they go hand in hand) I'm used to losing all our best players and them being replaced with cheap alternatives.

I just want to be sure if I can get excited over itk.

I remember one year there was one going around on Twitter for ITK claims, listing each person and the 'ITK' they were claiming. Was quite amusing.

 

[SpartanSpur]

Werner and Berahino would be very good, double the chance of one being a breakthrough star along with Kane.

If both came in I would expect us to court offers for Andros in addition to Lennon.

 

[Gaz_Gammon]

im pretty sure @Rob said yakster on ftl is itk, and he posted this a while ago (well six hours ago): Timo Werner looking likely

Fantastic update, icing on the cake, in my opinion.

A young hungry fighting footballing machine being assembled by a hard nosed coach knows what he wants from his team, knows how to put one together, and in a system that will chase, harass and win the ball, and how to play when they have it.

I think i remember a similar side managed by one Bill Nicholson, a bit melodramatic you may think but i truly think we are at a crossroads in our Clubs history. I truly do.

 

[0-Tibsy-0]

Why would you imagine that? Just why? That's literally not what anyone has been saying.

I was imagining myself having a Scarlett Johansson and Rachel Riley 3some earlier. There's very little evidence to suggest that this scenario would be particularly likely and nobody with ITK on these two have commented on it. But I still imagine it. Just saying.

 

[PieNChips]

By my reckoning (apologies if I missed anyone) we have signed: Wimmer 22, Trippier 24, Alli 19

With ITK suggesting Berahino 21, Werner 19, McCarthy 24 just as a few potentials.

Ade hopefully off, Soldado maybe off, Lennon seemingly not wanted.

Spurs better be careful – we will get done for age discrimination at this rate. Alan Hansen would be having kittens as well!

But in all seriousness – this strategy of building for the future and hopefully allowing a team to gel over a long-period really excites me.

 

[coyspurs18]

By my reckoning (apologies if I missed anyone) we have signed: Wimmer 22, Trippier 24, Alli 19

With ITK suggesting Berahino 21, Werner 19, McCarthy 24 just as a few potentials.

Ade hopefully off, Soldado maybe off, Lennon seemingly not wanted.

Spurs better be careful – we will get done for age discrimination at this rate. Alan Hansen would be having kittens as well!

But in all seriousness – this strategy of building for the future and hopefully allowing a team to gel over a long-period really excites me.

Don't forget Toby Alderweireld, 26....

 

[PieNChips]

Don't forget Toby Alderweireld, 26....

Knew I'd miss one

 

[Wellspurs]

Werner would mean no berahino I'd imagine.

You meant to say -Werner would be no brainer i'd imagine?

 

[taidgh]

Why would you imagine that? Just why? That's literally not what anyone has been saying.

I never said that thats whats been suggested, just dont believe it's likely we'll sign 2 WFs.
Berahino has been said to be 20 mil and with Werner apparently priced at 12-13, when it seems either of Mccarthy or Kramer will cost 20+, I'd guess not all of them can/will be signed. I can see making do with one WF/ST this window. Furthermore, I'm not convinced Poch feels Chadli needs replacing.

 

[sundanceyid10]

Also Alli. Who I am really excited about.

Lets get them done and quickly. Don't think i could bear the wait till deadline day.

Absolutely he seems to go under the radar, but everything I have read has said everybody has been surprised and impressed by Alli and his quality in training.