The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The Ask a Silly Question Edition 27th August 2013

[robbiedee]

My head hurts. I think I am experiencing Deja Vu on this website. I have the feeling I have read all the posts before.

Is it something wrong with the site?

I knew you were going to say that...

 

[Mr Pink]

I read that ITK from Ben and had such a strange vision lol

Ben and Bale sharing sandwiches sitting in a tree....

 

[Mouse!]

I read that ITK from Ben and had such a strange vision lol

Ben and Bale sharing sandwiches sitting in a tree....

Keep your fantasies to yourself.

Sick fucker.

 

[Moonie]

Sorry to ruin your fun, but Repton Park is a housing estate, not actually a conventional 'park'

And it's former name was Claybury Hospital which was an mental asylum. Fitting really considering the state of more than a few posters in here

 

[wallyjakeman]

LOL. BEN will make Bale stay for another season, he is the only one that can save us now !

I remember someone asking Friedel about this on twitter, who said it wasn't true.

 

[COYS1988]

And it's former name was Claybury Hospital which was an mental asylum. Fitting really considering the state of more than a few posters in here

I know mate, freaks me out whenever I drive past...

 

[Mr Pink]

I don't disagree they need time to gel, I just don't understand the whole 'we have shown we don't need Bale' view, I would think our previous two games have shown the exact opposite.

Of course we could do with him, he's outstanding - any side would miss that quality. But I think we were a lot better against Swansea than Palace, especially first half. 3-0 wouldn't of flattered us.

I was impressed and think we'll continue to improve and grow collectively, never mind more quality additions to arrive. I think its reasonable to assume, within time, we'll be a better side than last season with Bale in the side.

In fact I'm certain of it. I want the Spurs show not the Bale show

 

[Spurs 1961]

The point I was making is that the 600m is not debt at all. It is total Liabilities of which (strangely) they also include early season ticket renewals - which don't become part of the cash flow until each match has been played. The real debt, over and above their real assets is closer to about 150m.

The debt problems currently at Real are grossly exaggerated. However, they still don't have money because the Tax authorities are taking 35% of all TV revenue to pay off the Tax bill as of next year and Real has a lot of part payment transfer money to continue paying off with almost no more assistance from the banks.

Therefore, can they afford a straight up payment for Bale? No way!

Helpful additional info

 

[tom4s]

Slightly confused - Is there some new Ben ITK somewhere or are people just being nostalgic over his old antics?

 

[Gedson100]

Slightly confused - Is there some new Ben ITK somewhere or are people just being nostalgic over his old antics?

This is the BEN info:

Bale was just outside my house spoke to him

Was far from unhappy said seeing how plays out said loves spurs but sometimes opportunities only come up once

Was cutting through Repton park had no option to speak to me as I blocked him in at avenue gate

Was very friendly in a way feel for him in terms of waiting

 

[coysjod]

Afternoon from sunny (at last) France!
Only been able to catch up sporadically due to crap Internet at our venue. Managed to convince the wife to take the kids swimming while I check the transfer news, she's a good girl

Interesting to read that Levy wants bale sorted by the NLD, that must mean he wants the squad settled by the weekend for early bragging rights and also not ruin a good start to the season. Clutching at straws but could we finish our business by Friday?

lamela; yes please! Any news on the roster of players signed to the Italian agent we are speaking with?

Au revoir mon amies!

Nice to hear that you are doing great in France, but please, you know what we all want to know.

Who are you signing for?

 

[dwayne-mooney]

Bale was not our creative spark. He was, is, a force of nature who cannot be stopped when he moves in on goal. He rarely created goals for others other than with his crosses.

He created 75 chances last season.

71 of them were missed.

 

[Gaz_Gammon]

Spurs_Bear:

"Just cannot get my head round people who have actually watched our two games, one against fodder and one against an average side, both games we have lacked creativity, a cutting edge, and pretty much a 'spark', that this proves we somehow mysteriously don't need Bale anymore"

Bale played for us against 'cannon fodder' last sesson and we still lost. We have half a new team and two games in you want to see Barcelonaesque footie. Why not just buy a season ticket to go watch Man Citeh....oh i forgot they too lost to 'cannon fodder' on Sunday.....

 

[Maske2g]

I know mate, freaks me out whenever I drive past...

As a kid a next door neighbour spent some time there!

Asylum was a bit harsh! She just went mad for a few weeks!

 

[Arnoldtoo]

'Some opportunities come only once' has been said in so many words quite a few times. Mourinho said that RM tried to sign Bale last year. So that's twice, for a start. Give us another year, Gareth.


And why is A&C quoting Tsiolkovsky's rocket equation? It wasn't just to illustrate his 'rocket science' quote ...

 

[kev1nxxx]

From what I know their debt of around 600m euros does not include tax debt. In fact the Spanish authorities have excluded RM and Barca tax liability from the figures of what is owed. RM and Barca have tax advantages anyway as 'fan run clubs' so have a huge headstart over other clubs in Europe

Even Portsmouth?

 

[pal90]

And why is A&C quoting Tsiolkovsky's rocket equation? It wasn't just to illustrate his 'rocket science' quote ...

He just does it to wind us up. And possibly to distract people from talking about formations and press reports.

 

[TaoistMonkey]

Can we stop discussing tactics??

 

[samjacket]

Theres no way we can sell bale at this late in the window

 

[HappySpur]

Theres no way we can sell bale at this late in the window

Ah new guy.......you have no idea how bad it's going to get about six days from now. I envy your youthful naivety. But just to give you an idea of how this is going to go down (if we use historical precedent as an indicator).......take your balls. Put them in a blender. Plug the blender in and quickly down 12 Red Bulls. Now super glue your finger to the "puree" button.