The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 6th August 2015 - Stoof's Soapbox Edition

[Stoof]

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Oh hi. I'm not A&C, but I thought I'd just let you know the SpamFest which was the first incarnation of the thread will not happen again. I should be on for most of the day. If you find any ITK, then PM us and we'll open up the thread.

Thanks.

Also, if you want to donate, then you know what to do. If you don't click here.

 

[Stoof]

There are 191 threads in this forum.

Less the 6 at the top that are different, that means we have been linked with 185 players. Do you really think that we're going to sign them all?

If some of them start signing new contracts at their club, that's to be expected. They've analysed their opportunities in the market, may have been up for a move, but for whatever reason that moved hasn't happened, so they are obviously going to strengthen their own position at their current club.

Sorry for using this as a soap box, but hey, privileges 'n' shit. And my wisdom teeth areas hurt.

 

[Stoof]

Think there's a few bits from JJ ... can someone who isn't about to go to sleep post them all in here? Discuss away ...

 

[raggy]

‏@steve_singh420 2h2 hours ago
@jetsetyid njie? Is a deal as close?

@jetsetyid 1h1 hour ago
@steve_singh420 ssshhhh

 

[raggy]

@MikeeeGreen 1h1 hour ago
@jetsetyid would u say we have any chance in getting Sven Bender?

‏@jetsetyid 1h1 hour ago
@MikeeeGreen would I say ? Not telling yet

 

[raggy]

@codspur 1h1 hour ago
@jetsetyid been very quiet lately

@jetsetyid 59m59 minutes ago
@codspur no point in doing daily Q&A and incessant updates Quite funny watching everyone freak out as we haven't shifted our focus ?

 

[hugrr]

Praise the lord for MikeeGreen!

 

[raggy]

@THFCSPURS19 1h1 hour ago
@jetsetyid @codspur JJ, would Adebayor not going affect our transfer plans that much?

@jetsetyid 59m59 minutes ago
@THFCSPURS19 @codspur no

 

[the yid]

The only significant things I got from that is Njie possibly close and something could be confirmed within Next week

 

[raggy]

@THFCSPURS19 58m58 minutes ago
@jetsetyid @codspur He's not going, is he....? Villa move looks down the shitter for now (he might have no choice at the end of the window)

@jetsetyid 57m57 minutes ago
@THFCSPURS19 @codspur I prefer to not worry about outgoings & focus on Incomings

 

[raggy]

@SuperSpurs1985 57m57 minutes ago
@jetsetyid @THFCSPURS19 @codspur do you think anything will be confirmed in the next week?

@jetsetyid 56m56 minutes ago
@SuperSpurs1985 @THFCSPURS19 @codspur probably

 

[raggy]

@SpartanSpur 43m43 minutes ago
@jetsetyid Did we end our interest in McCarthy prior to him signing a new deal?

@jetsetyid 31m31 minutes ago
@SpartanSpur yes

 

[Original # 10]

I'd be very happy with Njie
Seems to fit the Poch system well
Decent goal ratio for a wide forward
Rapid which would aid our counter attacks that seemed a little flat last season (pace)
I don't think the fee would be too 'out there either'

 

[Young Nasty Man]

Jesus has risen or simply JJesus

 

[TheVoiceofReason]

Thread finally open!
Bit of a Calais situation there for a while...

 

[arunspurs]

Now that JJ has said it, can we stop moaning about Adebayor...

 

[arunspurs]

Question to mods - Since we take ITKs from other Spurs forums & discuss here ... Can a ITK discussed in FightingCock podcast be posted here ? It was from Windycoys.

 

[Spurger King]

Either things are looking a lot better, or JJ is in full PR-mode.

I'm going with the former.

 

[jurgen]

Either things are looking a lot better, or JJ is in full PR-mode.

I'm going with the former.

A kernel of hope still remains. Excited about the prospect of our first attacking signing in two years!

 

[Original # 10]

Either things are looking a lot better, or JJ is in full PR-mode.

I'm going with the former.

It's a good point SK
I'm usually very frustrated at this time of the window but for some reason, this time around I feel very calm as I have a sense that this window is fully under control. It's seems we have a legitimate plan and process in place.
3 defenders in early doors means we've had a whole pre season to gel them all together and this was our Achilles heel last season.
We obviously need a CM and at least one forward player but the ITK would suggest we have many options out there and all seem to be plausible reinforcements. It maybe cliched but I think we have learned lessons from the summer of 2013.
The most pleasing aspect for me is the realisation that the board are in complete cahoots with Poch and what he wants to achieve.
Whatever happens on Saturday, I'm very pleased as to where we are all things considered.
I was privy to inside info 2-3 years ago and the way we operated was very erratic with no real plan. This summer feels a whole lot more structured and kudos needs to go to Levy and all his troops this time even if they've under delivered previously.