The Daily lets not talk about the ITK Discussion Thread - 22nd June 2012

[TOPHOTSPUR]

MOTD is presented by Colin Murray tonight unfortunately not Gary Lineker

 

[Spurvert]

I would think that it is quite far along mate.

we know that he is going. I think that we have done the groundwork on this deal. Who mentioned donna cullens new mate?

The only hold up i would imagine is if someone like City tried to tap him up, but that said, who is gonna turn down Real Madrid?

He wont turn down Madrid mate.

I know there's been enquiries from a few teams abroad but not an official bid.

If he goes Madrid I'll wish him all the best. Better than than Chelsea, City or United.

 

[JohanTheYid]

Some big shoes to step into for someone when Luka goes, I hope we have a suitable replacement lined up I really do

 

[SpurSince57]

I'm still hoping for Blanc too.

Btw did JJ quantify his bit about Modric leaving any further i.e. saying if Roger Morgan was correct??

He was opaque as usual, but his comments followed posts suggesting RM doesn't really know anything and was just making an educated guess; apart from the bit about Modric, the Mail article contained a straight lift from the Guardian article about the problems with the Bearded Wonder negotiations.

 

[Super Tottenham]

I hope we get a replacement in before Modric goes so we don't get ripped off because they know we need a creative midfielder and have money. My other worry is will Bale kick up a fuss when Modric goes creating the same affect we had last summer / start of season?

 

[ryantegan]

He wont turn down Madrid mate.

I know there's been enquiries from a few teams abroad but not an official bid.

If he goes Madrid I'll wish him all the best. Better than than Chelsea, City or United.

I still fear City

 

[Riandor]

Some big shoes to step into for someone when Luka goes, I hope we have a suitable replacement lined up I really do

Modric to Madrid could usher in a possible formation shift unless a like for like comes in.

Moutinho was spouted yesterday, he seemed to have a good game last night from the patches i saw.

R.

 

[VincenzoCoccotti]

I still fear City

Would prefer Real but City have some players that would be useful to us like Johnson, Adebayor etc so I wouldn't slash my wrists if he went to City

 

[Riandor]

I still fear City

I don't.
City are going to amass all the good players anyway, but let them. They can't play them all and Modric will spend time on the bench.

DL will also not let Modric go to City for the same amount as RM, pretty sure of that... we rebuffed Chelsea at 40m, so I can't imagine City being allowed to offer less than that.

Especially as RM were potentially offering a player too.

Modric can reject RM and push for city, but DL can tell him to do one and not sell him again if he wanted to.

So if City, then I reckon big money. Key for me is not United or Chelsea as they have the bigger need.

R.

 

[jedimonkey]

I don't.
City are going to amass all the good players anyway, but let them. They can't play them all and Modric will spend time on the bench.

DL will also not let Modric go to City for the same amount as RM, pretty sure of that... we rebuffed Chelsea at 40m, so I can't imagine City being allowed to offer less than that.

Especially as RM were potentially offering a player too.

Modric can reject RM and push for city, but DL can tell him to do one and not sell him again if he wanted to.

So if City, then I reckon big money. Key for me is not United or Chelsea as they have the bigger need.

R.

That was just people on here saying that because they couldn't believe we'd let Luka go for £31M though wasn't it?

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

Modric to Madrid could usher in a possible formation shift unless a like for like comes in.

Moutinho was spouted yesterday, he seemed to have a good game last night from the patches i saw.

R.

It's a shame that people will only realise how amazing Luka is/was when he leaves. I still despair that anyone thinks Moussa Dembele is fit to lace his boots.

 

[Gedson100]

I hope we get a replacement in before Modric goes so we don't get ripped off because they know we need a creative midfielder and have money. My other worry is will Bale kick up a fuss when Modric goes creating the same affect we had last summer / start of season?

Bale was quoted talking about the new season yesterday and i've not seen him moan about anything; don't know why people always presume he'll act like a primadonna. No ITK about suggesting anything apart from the fact he's staying either.

 

[rawhide]

I don't.
City are going to amass all the good players anyway, but let them. They can't play them all and Modric will spend time on the bench.

DL will also not let Modric go to City for the same amount as RM, pretty sure of that... we rebuffed Chelsea at 40m, so I can't imagine City being allowed to offer less than that.

Especially as RM were potentially offering a player too.

Modric can reject RM and push for city, but DL can tell him to do one and not sell him again if he wanted to.

So if City, then I reckon big money. Key for me is not United or Chelsea as they have the bigger need.

R.

While I agree with the sentiment, wasn't there info that the Chelsea bid was something like £23m plus Kalou, and Roger didn't mention a player as well, that was based on very old, and possibly unsound information. Posters just got a bit excited about it all and assuming that as the bid was lower than their valuation/the amount paid for Andy Carroll there must be a player too, to make up the difference. 2+2=5 and all that.

 

[Jonboy]

Just to throw a curveball in there, I met Ian Broomfield about 2 months ago as he is old friends with my gaffer.
Mates from his leeds days apparently, had a brief chat, shook hands and all that.
But the point is/was my boss asked him to get me a signed shirt as he said he could leave them in the dressing room and pick them up later and Broomys reply was best be quick as he is coming back up north to a new job.
take it as you will? But is Ian Broomfield that highly rated?

 

[Breezer]

Modric to Madrid could usher in a possible formation shift unless a like for like comes in.

Moutinho was spouted yesterday, he seemed to have a good game last night from the patches i saw.

R.

Moutinho looked very good and tidy on the ball. Not sure about his stamina levels and pace. Looks a little lazy off the ball. But in fairness I can't pass judgement after one match. I've never really watched him closely. I can defo see a shift in formation if we don't replace Mods with a like for like player.

 

[Harry_Snatch]

Replacement for Luka will need to be good and done quickly. This will dominate the clubs entire summer if they aren't careful.

 

[InOffMeLeftShin]

Just to throw a curveball in there, I met Ian Broomfield about 2 months ago as he is old friends with my gaffer.
Mates from his leeds days apparently, had a brief chat, shook hands and all that.
But the point is/was my boss asked him to get me a signed shirt as he said he could leave them in the dressing room and pick them up later and Broomys reply was best be quick as he is coming back up north to a new job.
take it as you will? But is Ian Broomfield that highly rated?

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say JJ is spot on.

 

[meursault]

MOTD is presented by Colin Murray tonight unfortunately not Gary Lineker

is AVB definitely a guest pundit then?

 

[Jonboy]

no need to be a tool IOMLS
job maybe fallen through, but to be honest no one man is right all of the time.

 

[Riandor]

While I agree with the sentiment, wasn't there info that the Chelsea bid was something like £23m plus Kalou, and Roger didn't mention a player as well, that was based on very old, and possibly unsound information. Posters just got a bit excited about it all and assuming that as the bid was lower than their valuation/the amount paid for Andy Carroll there must be a player too, to make up the difference. 2+2=5 and all that.

Yeah can't fully remember the exact bid, though the "total" was supposedly 40m (whether that was straight cash or incl player valuation I am not sure).

No, Roger didn't mention a player, admit that was based off his info plus the previous ITK, but even if it doesn't include a player, I would take 31m from RM over a higher offer from Man City (and outright reject Man United or Chelsea). However if IF City want to step over the 40m mark or offer a player two into the deal, then at least with City "I" would be willing to negotiate.

R.