The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 6th August 2017

[0-Tibsy-0]

I'm beginning to feel slightly irked at the handling of the transfer window.

Lets hope a portion of this 'positive' ITK comes to fruition early this week to enable preparation and a strong start this weekend.

 

[C0YS]

Possibly but I think he would still class as one of our initial targets even if he's a prospect for the future.

It's hard to say about RB and WF since not many names have been mentioned by the ITK (aside from all the guesses in here which I know A&C loves).

There is definitely a RB on that list. Poch comments make that clear. If KWP is not considered ready than a new right back will come in. I'm sure of that.

 

[russjmills]

It's difficult.

 

[Blackrat1299]

Well, I am going to give my F5 finger a rest. Come back after dinner.

 

[shelfmonkey]

Thought something was to be happening today on the transfer front?

So did I!! Wait til I see that git at work!!

 

[King of Otters]

I'm beginning to feel slightly irked at the handling of the transfer window.

Lets hope a portion of this 'positive' ITK comes to fruition early this week to enable preparation and a strong start this weekend.

Same shit, different year.

 

[Indisguise]

It's difficult.

To express yourself?

 

[Macwally]

The ITK is positive and fingers crossed the deals get done soon. I think the frustration and worry comes from fear about the impact on the first few games. If we get 7-9 points by the time the window shuts it looks ok but if we get 2 points then the media will use a lack of strengthening against us.

 

[CantSmileWithoutYou]

So did I!! Wait til I see that git at work!!

And I have so looking forward to 'My Mates Dad says' Monday...

 

[SwedishSpurs]

I like the recent ITK, but media hasn't picked up on any players that seem to be close to sign. Usually they will know if we're about to announce a signing. Unfortunately I think we will have to wait a few days, at least, before we complete a transfer.

 

[spursfan77]

Hertyid again. Just a comment but the well is dry!

Barkley is a unique situation because he becomes free next summer and Everton have said they are definitely selling him. Hence the waiting game has a much higher probability of paying off (if that is indeed what we aren't doing).

 

[SlunkSoma]

Hertyid again. Just a comment but the well is dry!

Barkley is a unique situation because he becomes free next summer and Everton have said they are definitely selling him. Hence the waiting game has a much higher probability of paying off (if that is indeed what we aren't doing).

Makes complete sense. Interested to know how much of his injury has delayed things in that respect.

 

[voxy28]

I am afraid Barca now arm with so much money is throwing it around and might just

Hertyid again. Just a comment but the well is dry!

Barkley is a unique situation because he becomes free next summer and Everton have said they are definitely selling him. Hence the waiting game has a much higher probability of paying off (if that is indeed what we aren't doing).

At this point, I care less about Barkley bec we have only one full back ready for opening. Coupled with Wanyama injury, we are short in CM and RB. This to me is unacceptable.

 

[Tucker]

Same shit, different year.

Remember, "Lessons have been learned."

Even if we signed someone today, it would be too late for them to settle into the squad and Poch's way of doing things. Now the season is upon us, there is no value in signing anyone until deadline day.

 

[am_yisrael_chai]

The ITK is positive and fingers crossed the deals get done soon. I think the frustration and worry comes from fear about the impact on the first few games. If we get 7-9 points by the time the window shuts it looks ok but if we get 2 points then the media will use a lack of strengthening against us.

Isn't ITK always positive ?

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

Isn't ITK always positive ?

 

[CornerPinDreamer]

Just a reminder of some ITK from July 7, 2017

"Whilst Pochettino understands that we can't sign big stars, he's getting increasingly frustrated that targets agreed to are not being delivered, despite these players being entirely affordable, within our range and agreeing to come. In fact is a number of cases fees have actually been agreed.

He's not getting his choices with some regularity and things aren't at all well between him and the bald man who offers up signings that Poch just doesn't want. He'll continue to say the right things for now but unless things change soon, at some point we'll start to see stories appearing in the media. The Goat's source guesses we might get another season from him at best unless things dramatically improve. But that's just a guess."

http://www.spurscommunity.co.uk/index.php?threads/update-18-the-goat-rocks-the-boat.129240/

 

[robertgoulet]

Just a reminder of some ITK from July 7, 2017

"Whilst Pochettino understands that we can't sign big stars, he's getting increasingly frustrated that targets agreed to are not being delivered, despite these players being entirely affordable, within our range and agreeing to come. In fact is a number of cases fees have actually been agreed.

He's not getting his choices with some regularity and things aren't at all well between him and the bald man who offers up signings that Poch just doesn't want. He'll continue to say the right things for now but unless things change soon, at some point we'll start to see stories appearing in the media. The Goat's source guesses we might get another season from him at best unless things dramatically improve. But that's just a guess."

http://www.spurscommunity.co.uk/index.php?threads/update-18-the-goat-rocks-the-boat.129240/

This could very well be the reason we're confident. The sellers already agreed to a fee, but Levy moved the goal posts. Worst case (he thinks) is that he just goes back to the initial offer and gets the player?

 

[Lou3000]

Remember, "Lessons have been learned."

Even if we signed someone today, it would be too late for them to settle into the squad and Poch's way of doing things. Now the season is upon us, there is no value in signing anyone until deadline day.

Deadline day was the day we left for the US tour. Now Levy can wait till the end of the month for all I care. Just like every late signing we've ever had, they'll need weeks to get fit, get up to speed with our style, etc. Late signings under Poch rarely have good first seasons.

I'm also concerned that unless all of our signings are end of contract guys like Barkley, clubs are just going to hold on. Nobody needs money, they need players. If we sold our first choice RB for 50m (total hypothetical) its still a chore to replace him regardless of what we're willing to pay.

 

[C0YS]

I am afraid Barca now arm with so much money is throwing it around and might just


At this point, I care less about Barkley bec we have only one full back ready for opening. Coupled with Wanyama injury, we are short in CM and RB. This to me is unacceptable.

We are not short a CM wanyama is injured what do you want? 4 senior CM is more than enough, particularly if we want youth to be given a chance.