I agree. We were more interested in getting a fee for him in the January window and was never replaced. I suspect Levy didn't envisage us getting to CL final.Even though his best days were behind him I reckon we win the CL Final either Dembele in the team.
Waddle never gets enough mentions, but he's a cult player for every club he played for. Pure talent.Chris Waddle for me. The reason I chose Spurs as a 10 year old
I recall the commentators hyperbole surrounding Mounts side-foot half volley from last week… Hoddle scored at least three thru the laces full volleys from a not dissimilar position - think it was against notts forest; Man U; and Liverpool or England. Darn. I’ll have to go and ‘endure’ some of his spectacular goals on YouTube again ??For me has to be Hoddle, although Gazza was pretty special. Was too young to see Mackay or Greaves but am I am sure they would have been right up there.
I just remember watching Hoddle and wondering how he could spray those passes around so accurately. It felt like he was threading the eye of the needle with the times the ball arrived at perfect pace and on a 6 pence to setup Archibald and Crooks. Then the shooting off both feet. Cannot even guess how much he would be worth in todays market.
Quite. Not just great players, the Gods.Who?
@fishhhandaricecakeSkill, vision & precision.
Genius. Magician. Outstanding passing. Could land a pass on a six pence. Genuinely two footed. I never saw John White live but he is without doubt the best midfielder we’ve had since I first started going in 1976.Everyone picking Hoddle.
I just missed his time, have seen highlights etc but people picking him what was it about him or his play that made everyone love him so much?
And is he our best midfielder ever?
I just remembered that he was so good that he was didn’t have to tuck his shirt in. No seriously, just think that a 26 year old Jack Grealish has just gone for £100 million. 26 year old Hoddle playing today is going for at least £175 million in today’s market and money. Now figure out how many players in the world can command this kind of fee and that is without a striker’s premium.Everyone picking Hoddle.
I just missed his time, have seen highlights etc but people picking him what was it about him or his play that made everyone love him so much?
And is he our best midfielder ever?
Waddle never gets enough mentions, but he's a cult player for every club he played for. Pure talent.
I recall the commentators hyperbole surrounding Mounts side-foot half volley from last week… Hoddle scored at least three thru the laces full volleys from a not dissimilar position - think it was against notts forest; Man U; and Liverpool or England. Darn. I’ll have to go and ‘endure’ some of his spectacular goals on YouTube again ??
Modric?I just remembered that he was so good that he was didn’t have to tuck his shirt in. No seriously, just think that a 26 year old Jack Grealish has just gone for £100 million. 26 year old Hoddle playing today is going for at least £175 million in today’s market and money. Now figure out how many players in the world can command this kind of fee and that is without a striker’s premium.