Tottenham Takeover Talk

[JayB]

If we did become more powerful operators in the transfer market I’m not sure I’d be happy Paratici would be given the chequebook.

Whilst he can definitely spot player, I’ve got massive questions about whether he knows how to build a balanced squad, the same accusations that dogged him at Juve.

Paratici’s recruitment has been so much better than what Hitchen and Levy were producing.

I’m thrilled with Romero, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Richarlison, and Sarr. Gil has real ability. Udogie looks a real talent. Bissouma, though he’s struggled to settle under Conte, was perfectly good business at £25m. Even Emerson, the worst signing of the bunch, would be a decent player as a traditional defense-first fullback in a back four.

I’m happy to see how Paratici would keep building the squad if given greater spending power. Certainly moreso than the other recruitment heads we’ve had in recent years.

 

[Mister Jez]

Link? Nothing on twitter

Scrolling Twatter for confirmation of a rumour started by a scouse. Am I the only one who detects a touch of irony....

 

[rossdapep]

A lot of fellow season ticket holders feel the same. So much apathy where I sit in the south stand. Nobody wants to be there, we’ve all had enough. It feels like there’s no point actually going to games any more. Not under this ownership or this awful football.

That is terribly sad.

Thanks, Levy to you and your know-it-all best method

 

[Danfunkel]

Paratici’s recruitment has been so much better than what Hitchen and Levy were producing.

I’m thrilled with Romero, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Richarlison, and Sarr. Gil has real ability. Udogie looks a real talent. Bissouma, though he’s struggled to settle under Conte, was perfectly good business at £25m. Even Emerson, the worst signing of the bunch, would be a decent player as a traditional defense-first fullback in a back four.

I’m happy to see how Paratici would keep building the squad if given greater spending power. Certainly moreso than the other recruitment heads we’ve had in recent years.

Yep, Paratici has to stay no matter what or who comes in. I can understand frustration with coaches tactics in games, but a decent DOF is key to everything.

 

[rossdapep]

Paratici’s recruitment has been so much better than what Hitchen and Levy were producing.

I’m thrilled with Romero, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Richarlison, and Sarr. Gil has real ability. Udogie looks a real talent. Bissouma, though he’s struggled to settle under Conte, was perfectly good business at £25m. Even Emerson, the worst signing of the bunch, would be a decent player as a traditional defense-first fullback in a back four.

I’m happy to see how Paratici would keep building the squad if given greater spending power. Certainly moreso than the other recruitment heads we’ve had in recent years.

Exactly.

I remember Edu was getting some serious stick for his early recruitment at Arsenal too. You need to let the process run a full cycle first.

 

[ReadieSpur]

It put everyone back a year

True, but many are expecting us to keep spending pace with Arsenal, Chelsea etc. Putting spurs back a year keeps us in the same bracket as teams like Everton, villa, Leicester etc. we couldn't keep up with the top 5 before the stadium but give it time and we will be able to.

 

[Spunkmonkey]

Yep, Paratici has to stay no matter what or who comes in. I can understand frustration with coaches tactics in games, but a decent DOF is key to everything.

A decent DoF is key if they’re allowed to do their job.
A DoF would not wasted months on Spence knowing that his manager wouldn’t play him. That had Levy’s tinkering all over it. The man can’t help himself, despite talk of him taking a backward step on player recruitment/sales.
This club will always be hindered with Levy getting involved in on the pitch matters.

 

[Karol]

True, but many are expecting us to keep spending pace with Arsenal, Chelsea etc. Putting spurs back a year keeps us in the same bracket as teams like Everton, villa, Leicester etc. we couldn't keep up with the top 5 before the stadium but give it time and we will be able to.

It's always jam tomorrow

 

[slartibartfast]

It's always jam tomorrow

Spam lol

 

[rossdapep]

A decent DoF is key if they’re allowed to do their job.
A DoF would not wasted months on Spence knowing that his manager wouldn’t play him. That had Levy’s tinkering all over it. The man can’t help himself, despite talk of him taking a backward step on player recruitment/sales.
This club will always be hindered with Levy getting involved in on the pitch matters.

The first signs he was meddling were when we were unwilling to meet Middlesbrough's asking price (20m I think?)

If that was a Conte pick and FP was all over it we would have just paid it up

 

[dirtyh]

They have been here for three days. I can't say anymore than that right now.

may god have mercy on their souls

 

[yiddo]

Paratici’s recruitment has been so much better than what Hitchen and Levy were producing.

I’m thrilled with Romero, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Richarlison, and Sarr. Gil has real ability. Udogie looks a real talent. Bissouma, though he’s struggled to settle under Conte, was perfectly good business at £25m. Even Emerson, the worst signing of the bunch, would be a decent player as a traditional defense-first fullback in a back four.

I’m happy to see how Paratici would keep building the squad if given greater spending power. Certainly moreso than the other recruitment heads we’ve had in recent years.

It has been better than previous but plenty of other teams both above and below us are still doing significantly better. Our recruitment will need to continue to improve if we are to stay anywhere near the top 4.

 

[T-Bone]

They have been here for three days. I can't say anymore than that right now.

Some hope amist the dispair

 

[Now it's Spursonal]

 

[Mark_147]

What has he got wrong - balance-wise - at Spurs?

Spence - was a Levy project.
Royal - brought in to play in a back 4.
Gil - this is one where we might have spent money more wisely - given the demands of PL - but a young punt
Bissouma - has not played his best - but I don't think that is a balance issue.
Lenglet - not a long-term solution, but a decent stop-gap while waiting for the right player to be avialable

Romero, Bentancur, Sarr, Udogie, Perisic all hits for me. Forster was a hit for what we needed/wanted - HG back-up keeper within a budget.

Don't forget kulu

 

[Trotter]

A lot of fellow season ticket holders feel the same. So much apathy where I sit in the south stand. Nobody wants to be there, we’ve all had enough. It feels like there’s no point actually going to games any more. Not under this ownership or this awful football.

Totally. My son has said he won’t return under Conte and will put his ticket on exchange every game

 

[H-SF]

So this news about them choosing Liverpool is fake ?

Think the noise about Qatar and Liverpool is seperate and not relevant to the Qatar Sports Investment.

 

[JayB]

I thought the Qataris were targeting a minority stake in a club due to PSG. Not sure I trust these reports.

 

[goughie1966]

Oh oh

 

[Hotspur88]

If they have been with us a few days, I wouldn't be overly concerned by a rumour started on twitter.