Tottenham thread
the annual clear out at WHL is well underways. The speculation linking spurs with every player in europe is part of the smoke screen that is modern football management in the off season and also gaurantees paper sales during the off season. Most worrying rumour that Robbie wants to play for scousers why? when u can play UEFA cup again - who needs Champions league!!! ( Rafa's rotation wou ldn't gaurantee he played). Looking forward to seeing Dos Santos running at and bambouslying defences.
The Bulgarian striker has been the subject of speculation since the end of the season with Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid linked with him.
Spurs are tiring of the uncertainty, with manager Juande Ramos keen to complete his squad rebuilding plans.
Ramos will want time to sign a successor to Berbatov, 27 - and now Tottenham are ready to act.
Most of the squad report back next month for pre-season and if Berbatov's future is not sorted out by then, Spurs - determined not to be left in limbo - are set to call his bluff and ask him to see out the remaining two years of his contract..
might not have any new info for those spurs fans with their finger on the pulse but this from the "Lancashire Eveneing Post"
Robinson (Aston Villa), Chimbonda (Pompey and Newcastle), Dawson (Newcastle and Hull), Lee (PSV), Malbranque (Aston Villa), Keane (Liverpool), Boateng (Real Betis), Tainio (Hamburg), Bent (Sunderland) and Ghaley (Blackburn). <<
Very interesting to read the bitter Palace camp speak of the Tribunal's valuation of Bostock at �700 K. Does seem rather justified if they knocked back a purported bid from Chelsea for �900 000 when he was 14! As usual Spurs look to youth, but I can't remember too many coming through that successfully at Spurs to make a huge impact.
I'm not even going to mutter anything about being higher than mid table obscurity...the wins against Chelski feel a long way away...HarryHotspur2008-07-12 19:50:50
Tottenham have lodged an official complaint to the Premier League over the conduct of Manchester United and Liverpool in their pursuit of Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane.
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed United have made a bid for Berbatov and eventually expects the deal to go through.
Spurs have also been angered by the comments of Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, who went public last week by revealing the Republic of Ireland captain as a target.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy tonight issued the following statement on his club's official website: 'Today's public comments by Manchester United's manager, announcing that he has made an offer for Dimitar and is confident that the deal will go through with time working in their favour, is a blatant example of sheer arrogance and interference with one of our players. 'It is also probably one of the worst offences by any manager in the Premier League to date and is unbelievably hypocritical given his recent comments in respect of Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid. 'This comes after a series of events, dating back to last summer, which have shown Manchester United to be in breach of Premier League rules. 'As a result, we have today made an official complaint to the Premier League about the conduct of Manchester United.
'Benitez made similar comments in respect of Robbie recently and we made an official complaint to the Premier League about the conduct of Liverpool earlier this week.
'The behaviour of both clubs has been disgraceful. We told both clubs very early on that we had no interest in selling Robbie or Dimitar, respectively, and that they should refrain from pursuing the player.
'Both clubs arrogantly chose to ignore this request and we now have evidence that both clubs have systematically been working to prise the players away from us, outside of Premier League rules of conduct.
'Our subsequent position has been severely compromised by both clubs making their intentions widely known and indeed making contact with the players and their agents, without the club's permission.
'I have absolutely no wish to sell either player and to date we have not accepted any offer for either.
'However, when a player's head is turned and their commitment is absent, particularly when they occupy key positions such as that of striker, they become a negative influence in a team dressing room in which they were once a positive addition and influence.
'This is the situation we now have on our hands, with both Dimitar and Robbie having made it clear that they wish to leave for Manchester Utd and Liverpool respectively.
'Irrespective of the outcome and futures of Robbie and Dimitar, we are continuing to seek to bring in quality, talented players for the future, who want to play in a Spurs shirt.'
Benitez and Spurs have clashed before, in March 2006, when the Liverpool boss claimed Spurs were 'desperate' to sell Jermain Defoe and take Djibril Cisse.
It led to Benitez's professionalism being questioned by Spurs officials, and the latest fall-out is unlikely to help the relationship between the clubs.
Aston Villa had already been upset this summer by Benitez's comments regarding Gareth Barry's potential move to Anfield. However, Ferguson believes it will be 'very embarrassing' for Tottenham if they decide to carry out their threat to report Manchester United to the Premier League. Old Trafford boss Ferguson maintains he never mentioned anyone by name when he revealed they had tabled a bid for a player. Ferguson claims his remarks were misreported by a national newspaper and that United may now bring in their legal team. Speaking after the 1-1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs in the Vodacom Challenge in South Africa, he said: 'It is going to be very embarrassing for them (Tottenham). 'But you know what Daniel Levy is like. He is different.'Another way of looking at it might be that Ferguson has now got fleet street doing his undermining work for him!!
freeflowing football...insulting people like yourself...oddball managers....but clearly at the top of the list is the tradition of a back four like a sieve. And, no, I don't expect it to change any time soon! If you think the Nix have a problem with the rightback position, THFC seem to double up with right back and left back problems for decades.
Bring back Graeme Roberts!
One's identity means a continuing dialogue with the good side and the dark side of the footballing force, Obi-wan.
freeflowing football...insulting people like yourself...oddball managers....but clearly at the top of the list is the tradition of a back four like a sieve. And, no, I don't expect it to change any time soon! If you think the Nix have a problem with the rightback position, THFC seem to double up with right back and left back problems for decades.
Bring back Graeme Roberts!
I hear you're now after Arshavin, I think he'll be the real deal.
But im glad to see him go, he was becoming a pain in the arse tbh, after telling people to leave the large clubs to play first team rather than sit in the reserves, he does an about face and forces a transfer to a bigger club once he got called into the England set up.
Makes you wonder tho, both Bentley and Barry were happy and very settled in their respective teams, untill they got England call ups, and then they decided they wanted to move.
Bigger club than Rovers
But I think Spurs could have a good year, some good buys, got rid of some of the squad players. Guess it really depends on what happens with Berbatov that will determine how good their off season has been.
CMON THE TOON!
Perhaps Bent will kick on now...we all know he has the potential to be great, just hasn't shown it yet. If Hutton and Bale can keep fit, with Woodgate & King/Dawson as a back four it is as complete a side as i can remember. I look forward to seeing Lochead mark Lennon - then we'll see what quick really means.
A reminder that only one London club came away with a Pot last season, my Gooner people.
COYS!!!!!!!HarryHotspur2008-07-31 19:44:34
Perhaps Bent will kick on now...we all know he has the potential to be great, just hasn't shown it yet. If Hutton and Bale can keep fit, with Woodgate & King/Dawson as a back four it is as complete a side as i can remember. I look forward to seeing Lochead mark Lennon - then we'll see what quick really means.
A reminder that only one London club came away with a Pot last season, my Gooner people.
COYS!!!!!!!