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MrShibby

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May 9, 2004
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Here are some suggestions I found at OZSpurs dot com, some interesting ideas in there:


Keeper

Marco Amelia, 25, Livorno
Italy's No 2 goalkeeper is, incredibly, still stuck at a club mired in the relegation scrap year after year. Has been linked with a move for the past 18 months. Sooner or later it has to happen.

Defenders

Christopher Samba, 23, Blackburn Rovers
Despite a long-term contract, too many scouts are already salivating over the Rovers defender to believe he'll see it out. Arguably Mark Hughes's best signing, pound for pound.

and

Olof Mellberg, 30, Aston Villa
Dependable, durable, physical and intelligent, Mellberg is on the market because he is out of contract in June. As Bosmans go, this one looks like a no-brainer for a hugely experienced defender with 79 Sweden caps and ten years’ experience in La Liga and the Premier League.

And

Cristian Zapata, 21, Udinese
The best defender you've (probably) never heard of. Quiet, unassuming but a fearsome athlete with size, strength and pace, he has been a Serie A starter since he was a teenager. Think a younger Sol judas, only less complicated and loyal to his fans.

And

Vincent Kompany, 21, SV Hamburg
Injuries have limited his development somewhat, but he's big, strong, quick and bright: invaluable assets for a central defender. Could be one of those "below-the-radar" deals that reveals a hidden gem.

And

Gianluza Zambrotta, 30, Barcelona
The prototypical modern full back who can fill either flank, he's been in and out at the Nou Camp this season. With the manager's future undecided, he could be tempted to try his luck elsewhere.


Midfielders

Deco, 30, Barcelona
Probably should have moved last summer, but remains available at the right price. A natural playmaker who, in the right context, holds his own defensively as well, he'd upgrade almost any midfield.

and

Rafael Van der Vaart, 24, SV Hamburg
After being billed as the second coming as a teenager, he has taken a few years to settle down, but is now comfortably one of the better attacking midfielders around. Already has 50 Dutch caps.

And

Diego, 22, Werder Bremen
He flopped as a teenager at Porto but, in the past two years, he has established himself as one of the best playmaking attacking midfielders in Europe. Creates tons of chances and scores a fair few, too.

Attackers.

Ronaldo, 31, AC Milan
Yes, he's still around. And sooner or later Milan may decide they're tired of waiting for him to get fit. Which means he'll need to be "rescued", possibly on loan. A gamble? Of course. But if you're romantic and you remember that he remains one of the greatest goalscorers of his generation (61 international goals and counting . . .) he may be hard to turn down.

And sell bent and a few others. Bent and west ham have been discussed, then sell him to them and take Scott Parker... He is a Tottenham Fan as well as being able to do a job for us and with good experience etc etc.
 

smithym

Formerly smithmeister
Apr 27, 2005
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That is a good little list I have to say, I would go for any one of those guys!
 

Beni

Well-Known Member
Mar 3, 2004
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Any of them players with the exception of Ronaldo would be good.
Unfortunately, only Amelia and Zapata are realistic on who we could attract.
 

Acid

In Limbo
Sep 10, 2005
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I've seen a lot of Zaptista im not sure why i've never thought to bring him up on here, because he would simply be outstanding for us, and packed full of experience already at such a young age, his always someones thats imrepressed me immensily from a young age, smart, stong player that i really believe will likely become one of the legends of his generation if he continues the good work.

And with the Ramos team in play, he'd probably imrpoved very quickly, not that he has much to improve one :)
 

Tickers

Marquee Signing
Feb 16, 2005
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Great list. I've also heard good things about Kaka, Ronaldinho and Messi.

Anyone know if any of those guys would be worth considering for Spurs?
 

justfookinhitit

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Aug 4, 2006
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Good list with lots of decent talent to think about. I'm not so sure on Ronaldo but all the rest are definite options. I especially like Van Der Vaart but I see no chance in him coming our way.
 

Barmy_in_Palmy

El Presidente In Absentia
Jun 6, 2005
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Here are some suggestions I found at OZSpurs dot com, some interesting ideas in there:

Defenders

Christopher Samba, 23, Blackburn Rovers
Despite a long-term contract, too many scouts are already salivating over the Rovers defender to believe he'll see it out. Arguably Mark Hughes's best signing, pound for pound.

I'd argue Ryan Nelsen was his best signing, being that the site is australian I can understand why they try to argue someone else is, but of course, since they are australia it is just implied that they are wrong.
 
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