[Update 103] Archibald re: Caulker

[DoublePivot]

Who said anything about Newcastle?

:rofl: I really was daft on that one. Sorry about the stupid post :bang:

 

[yanno]

If this is as reported, and we will be getting a small fee, I don't think it's genius.

My understanding is that if a fee is paid for a loan, then the parent club can't put a recall clause in the loan contract.

I'd rather Spurs waived any fee and retained the right to recall Caulker in an injury crisis. There can be no guarantees week in, week out, about the fitness of Ledley and Woodgate. All we'd need then is, heaven forbid, a serious injury to Dawson, Bassong or Kaboul, and the Hud would be our backup CB.

I'm OK about loaning Caulker out but I'd make sure we can recall him as part of any deal.

 

[Pinto]

If this is as reported, and we will be getting a small fee, I don't think it's genius.

My understanding is that if a fee is paid for a loan, then the parent club can't put a recall clause in the loan contract.

I'd rather Spurs waived any fee and retained the right to recall Caulker in an injury crisis. There can be no guarantees week in, week out, about the fitness of Ledley and Woodgate. All we'd need then is, heaven forbid, a serious injury to Dawson, Bassong or Kaboul, and the Hud would be our backup CB.

I'm OK about loaning Caulker out but I'd make sure we can recall him as part of any deal.

But Caulker isn't ready yet,not even close to being ready for the Prem so Hudd would be the much preferred choice over him anyway and if the injuries are serious and long term enough we are just going to bring in another centerback in Jan.

This might also be why Richards is being targeted, he can easily cover the centerback spot while getting minutes at right back as well.

 

[KalSpur]

If this is as reported, and we will be getting a small fee, I don't think it's genius.

My understanding is that if a fee is paid for a loan, then the parent club can't put a recall clause in the loan contract.

I'd rather Spurs waived any fee and retained the right to recall Caulker in an injury crisis. There can be no guarantees week in, week out, about the fitness of Ledley and Woodgate. All we'd need then is, heaven forbid, a serious injury to Dawson, Bassong or Kaboul, and the Hud would be our backup CB.

I'm OK about loaning Caulker out but I'd make sure we can recall him as part of any deal.

Unless we're bringing in other CB's.

 

[rockyhotspur]

Personally I think Doncaster would have been better for him as I believe he would have got more playtime and therefore experience which is one of the key reasons we are sending these players out on loan.

 

[Coolpudge]

Personally I think Doncaster would have been better for him as I believe he would have got more playtime and therefore experience which is one of the key reasons we are sending these players out on loan.

Yeah I agree. I spoke to a friend of mine who is a Leeds fan and he seem to think that he would be cover whilst Kisnorbo recovers from an injury. He also said they bought Collins from Preston and that Naylor is the captain so they are likely to play. He seemed to think if Leeds got him he would be on the bench alot

 

[PT]

Yeah I agree. I spoke to a friend of mine who is a Leeds fan and he seem to think that he would be cover whilst Kisnorbo recovers from an injury. He also said they bought Collins from Preston and that Naylor is the captain so they are likely to play. He seemed to think if Leeds got him he would be on the bench alot

While Caulker may be going in as cover, he will still benefit from other areas of the game, ie training, build up, matchday stresses and nerves and squad inter-dependency.

Also if he is left to flounder on the bench regularly, be sure that the reports will get back to central and Mr Allen will recall him. It's not in anyone's best interests to just dump our stiffs about the country until the end of the season and then remind ourselves of their existence when they report back!

 

[Coolpudge]

While Caulker may be going in as cover, he will still benefit from other areas of the game, ie training, build up, matchday stresses and nerves and squad inter-dependency.

Also if he is left to flounder on the bench regularly, be sure that the reports will get back to central and Mr Allen will recall him. It's not in anyone's best interests to just dump our stiffs about the country until the end of the season and then remind ourselves of their existence when they report back!

I wasn't suggesting that he doesn't go out on loan, I just think that Leeds is the wrong place for him. The key is to put him in a team that he won't stroll into but also a team that it isn't gonna be to hard for him to get in. Maybe I was influenced to much by my friend and maybe Leeds is that place with the right balance. They are definietly a bigger club then Doncaster and if he can play in front of crowds of 30,000 and perform well that will give him the experience to eventually try and get in the 1st team at Spurs

 

[jed1982]

i have it on good information that caulker has just signed a new 3 year deal at the club and is very highly thought of. The leeds deal is in place but nothing as been signed as away on england duty.