- Aug 22, 2013
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The failure to sign Moutinho was an absolute disgrace on the part of Levy.
Bringing in a new coach with the intention of pushing on from the very good job Harry was doing and pushing us to the 'next level' was admirable and ballsy, and the sale of Modric was ultimately unavoidable, but to not sign the one man AVB wanted, and who was available and willing to join for a smaller fee than we obtained for Modric, was a masterclass in undermining your new manager before his first transfer window was even shut.
Agree, AVB absolutely needed Moutinho to be at Spurs. A World Class player that believes in AVB philosophy. With Moutinho in the team, it would be easier as Moutinho would then be able to "influence" the team, that AVB can bring success; Having first hand experience of AVB success/"greatness" himself. I believe his asking for Hulk is within the same line. So to me, Moutinho would help AVB tremendously at Spurs in many folds.....mainly as a World Class player and Influential figure to "impart" AVB's philosophy. Its a pity that Spurs missed on Moutinho.