Handy for Brentford that.
Inter aren't spending 40m on a keeper, even if they sell Onana
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Handy for Brentford that.
Inter aren't spending 40m on a keeper, even if they sell Onana
They reportedly still have a 250m loan repayment hanging over their head which they ignored last summer in order to not rip that quad apart...... (Remember why Conte left.)
Apparently to default would mean handing the club over to the financiers....
(I can't co-oberate the details beyond that, but there was a lengthy segment on TS about it on Sunday night.)
They haven't even got a pot to piss in.
Still, the purple and gold lot will lap this up.
Crazy thing about the purple and gold thing is, I was defo Levy out before that started. Now, they piss me off more than Levy
That really is a shocking rendering of "corroborate"
No, the CRAZY thing is they chose the wrong colour combo to make their protest with!!
Surely the more relevant colours shoulda been CHOCOLATE & GOLD? Y'know, like one of the clubs' original kits...?
I've said it before, but they totally missed a trick, and ended up looking like a bunch of UKIP supporters simply wearing last seasons' scuba diver away kit!!
Didn’t even register UKIP colours,
It’s annoying because its pointless
Levy knows how attached fans are to the club. It’s what makes football clubs great investments.
May as well just accept what ENIC Hotspurs are and enjoy the ride.
Ange ball will be fun but we all know Levy doesn’t have the ambition to win that other owners do, so Postecoglou is going to need to over achieve BIG TIME.
Coloured balls in your twitter profile isn’t changing that
Reports saying deal closer to 21m gbp
What reports?
Some journo on givemesport
He did fail his lawyer training, bless.
FOOTBALL | DAVID RAYA INTERVIEW
new
Raya’s performances have put him on the radar of Spurs and United as he approaches the final year of his deal
Tom Allnutt
Saturday June 17 2023, 12.30pm, The Sunday Times
For David Raya, the team talk is always there on his right hand. On each of his four fingers, Raya has a tattoo and together they spell out a personal message, the same one his brother sends him on Whatsapp before every game he plays. There is an “O”, a clenched fist, a football and a heart.
The “O” on his little finger is for Oscar, who was there at the beginning, long before Raya left home in Spain for Blackburn Rovers at 16, before he joined Brentford and led them into the Premier League, before Jürgen Klopp said his passing was so good he could “wear No 10” and before he made his debut for Spain as one of Europe’s most talented goalkeepers.
Oscar was there when they played together as children in Pallejà, 15 miles west of Barcelona, when he would order his younger brother to go in goal. “Oscar played striker or winger so he always put me in goal and I liked it,” says Raya. “I went to my local team to play in goal for them and I liked it even more.”
Raya’s tattoos on his right hand feature a nod to his brother and to the challenges he overcame when settling in England
At the age of 15, Raya was offered the chance to join Blackburn Rovers in England. “It was a no-brainer for me because Blackburn were in the Premier League at the time,” says Raya. “Staying in Spain would have been the easy decision but I’m 100 per cent sure that if I’d stayed I wouldn’t be a professional footballer. My mum and dad said it was a chance I couldn’t turn down, that home would always be there and I could come back whenever I want. They were so supportive.”
The clenched fist on his ring finger is for strength. “When I arrived in England, there were some moments that were very, very tough,” Raya says. “You’re 16, you miss your friends, your family, your routine. I didn’t speak English, zero, and I missed my mum’s food. My mum and dad used to come over every month and they brought my favourite things. They brought jamón, like Spanish ham, all chopped up. They always brought Choco Flakes because it was my favourite cereal.”
Raya’s first taste of senior football came on loan at Southport, who were playing in the Conference Premier in the English seventh tier. If the move to Blackburn had been a personal challenge, Southport was a professional reality check.
“You quickly get used to the good things,” Raya says. “At Blackburn, you went down and there was breakfast on a plate for you. Your kit was ready, all folded on a shelf, and then it was washed, clean for the next day. At Southport, I had to take my own kit and wash it myself. There wasn’t any breakfast. The players were playing for their next mortgage payment. I didn’t feel uncomfortable, the opposite. I learnt so much, it was one of the most important periods of my career.”
Raya celebrates Blackburn returning to the Championship in 2018, having joined the club aged 16
Raya returned to Blackburn and established himself in the first team, helping the club back into the Championship in 2018. He signed for Brentford in 2019 and since promotion in 2021, Thomas Frank’s team have flourished in the Premier League with Raya in goal.
Brentford finished ninth last season, in contention for Europe until the final day, while Raya was a revelation. He finished with the highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in the league and was first for long passes completed per match, a reminder of the kicking talent that prompted Klopp to say he should wear Brentford’s No 10.
“When I was young I liked playing as an outfield player with my friends,” says Raya. “We played futsal together every Sunday, a 5-a-side tournament with our friends, and we took turns to go in goal so I was able to enjoy playing and scoring. If I could play outfield now I think I’d be a central midfielder — nothing too defensive, more of a free role, I don’t want to run too much!”
Raya finished last season with the highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in the Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur want the 27-year-old to succeed Hugo Lloris, while Manchester United have also shown interest. Raya’s deal expires next year but Brentford want £40 million this summer, a price nobody has yet been willing to match.
“I will always feel close to this team. Being part of the promotion to the Premier League is something I will never forget,” he says. “I know there are rumours about me leaving. There are some options for me to go but obviously Brentford are asking for a lot of money. That could make clubs not want to buy me, it could make them look somewhere else. But if that’s the value they give me then it’s up to them. I have a year left on my contract and until then I’m a Brentford player, there’s nothing I can do.
“I have ambitions to make the next step in my career. I want to try to win titles and to compete in Europe in the next couple of years. I’m 27 now and I feel like I’m at the point in my career when I want to make that step up. There are options out there but it’s not just my ambitions, the club also needs to let me go.”
Uncertainty can be unsettling. “I’m a professional,” he says. “If I end up staying at Brentford I will always give my all, that’s my job. If I have to stay, I’ll try to have an even better season than last season.”
Spain can win the Nations League today if they beat Croatia in the final, after knocking out Italy on Thursday. “It’s a dream to be part of the Spanish team and now we have a chance to win a trophy,” says Raya. “I always love coming back.” Perhaps this is the heart on his index finger, next to football, strength and family. A reminder before kick-off and a message to live by.
www.thetimes.co.uk
David Raya: I’m ready for the next step. I want silverware
new
The Brentford goalkeeper topped the charts in the Premier League last season. Now he wants a top club
Raya’s performances have put him on the radar of Spurs and United as he approaches the final year of his deal
Tom Allnutt
Saturday June 17 2023, 12.30pm, The Sunday Times
For David Raya, the team talk is always there on his right hand. On each of his four fingers, Raya has a tattoo and together they spell out a personal message, the same one his brother sends him on Whatsapp before every game he plays. There is an “O”, a clenched fist, a football and a heart.
The “O” on his little finger is for Oscar, who was there at the beginning, long before Raya left home in Spain for Blackburn Rovers at 16, before he joined Brentford and led them into the Premier League, before Jürgen Klopp said his passing was so good he could “wear No 10” and before he made his debut for Spain as one of Europe’s most talented goalkeepers.
Oscar was there when they played together as children in Pallejà, 15 miles west of Barcelona, when he would order his younger brother to go in goal. “Oscar played striker or winger so he always put me in goal and I liked it,” says Raya. “I went to my local team to play in goal for them and I liked it even more.”
Raya’s tattoos on his right hand feature a nod to his brother and to the challenges he overcame when settling in England
At the age of 15, Raya was offered the chance to join Blackburn Rovers in England. “It was a no-brainer for me because Blackburn were in the Premier League at the time,” says Raya. “Staying in Spain would have been the easy decision but I’m 100 per cent sure that if I’d stayed I wouldn’t be a professional footballer. My mum and dad said it was a chance I couldn’t turn down, that home would always be there and I could come back whenever I want. They were so supportive.”
The clenched fist on his ring finger is for strength. “When I arrived in England, there were some moments that were very, very tough,” Raya says. “You’re 16, you miss your friends, your family, your routine. I didn’t speak English, zero, and I missed my mum’s food. My mum and dad used to come over every month and they brought my favourite things. They brought jamón, like Spanish ham, all chopped up. They always brought Choco Flakes because it was my favourite cereal.”
Raya’s first taste of senior football came on loan at Southport, who were playing in the Conference Premier in the English seventh tier. If the move to Blackburn had been a personal challenge, Southport was a professional reality check.
“You quickly get used to the good things,” Raya says. “At Blackburn, you went down and there was breakfast on a plate for you. Your kit was ready, all folded on a shelf, and then it was washed, clean for the next day. At Southport, I had to take my own kit and wash it myself. There wasn’t any breakfast. The players were playing for their next mortgage payment. I didn’t feel uncomfortable, the opposite. I learnt so much, it was one of the most important periods of my career.”
Raya celebrates Blackburn returning to the Championship in 2018, having joined the club aged 16
Raya returned to Blackburn and established himself in the first team, helping the club back into the Championship in 2018. He signed for Brentford in 2019 and since promotion in 2021, Thomas Frank’s team have flourished in the Premier League with Raya in goal.
Brentford finished ninth last season, in contention for Europe until the final day, while Raya was a revelation. He finished with the highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in the league and was first for long passes completed per match, a reminder of the kicking talent that prompted Klopp to say he should wear Brentford’s No 10.
“When I was young I liked playing as an outfield player with my friends,” says Raya. “We played futsal together every Sunday, a 5-a-side tournament with our friends, and we took turns to go in goal so I was able to enjoy playing and scoring. If I could play outfield now I think I’d be a central midfielder — nothing too defensive, more of a free role, I don’t want to run too much!”
Raya finished last season with the highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in the Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur want the 27-year-old to succeed Hugo Lloris, while Manchester United have also shown interest. Raya’s deal expires next year but Brentford want £40 million this summer, a price nobody has yet been willing to match.
“I will always feel close to this team. Being part of the promotion to the Premier League is something I will never forget,” he says. “I know there are rumours about me leaving. There are some options for me to go but obviously Brentford are asking for a lot of money. That could make clubs not want to buy me, it could make them look somewhere else. But if that’s the value they give me then it’s up to them. I have a year left on my contract and until then I’m a Brentford player, there’s nothing I can do.
“I have ambitions to make the next step in my career. I want to try to win titles and to compete in Europe in the next couple of years. I’m 27 now and I feel like I’m at the point in my career when I want to make that step up. There are options out there but it’s not just my ambitions, the club also needs to let me go.”
Uncertainty can be unsettling. “I’m a professional,” he says. “If I end up staying at Brentford I will always give my all, that’s my job. If I have to stay, I’ll try to have an even better season than last season.”
Spain can win the Nations League today if they beat Croatia in the final, after knocking out Italy on Thursday. “It’s a dream to be part of the Spanish team and now we have a chance to win a trophy,” says Raya. “I always love coming back.” Perhaps this is the heart on his index finger, next to football, strength and family. A reminder before kick-off and a message to live by.
David Raya: I’m ready for the next step. I want silverware
For David Raya, the team talk is always there on his right hand. On each of his four fingers, Raya has a tattoo and together they spell out a personal message,
www.thetimes.co.uk
FOOTBALL | DAVID RAYA INTERVIEW
David Raya: I’m ready for the next step. I want silverware
new
The Brentford goalkeeper topped the charts in the Premier League last season. Now he wants a top club
Raya’s performances have put him on the radar of Spurs and United as he approaches the final year of his deal
Tom Allnutt
Saturday June 17 2023, 12.30pm, The Sunday Times
For David Raya, the team talk is always there on his right hand. On each of his four fingers, Raya has a tattoo and together they spell out a personal message, the same one his brother sends him on Whatsapp before every game he plays. There is an “O”, a clenched fist, a football and a heart.
The “O” on his little finger is for Oscar, who was there at the beginning, long before Raya left home in Spain for Blackburn Rovers at 16, before he joined Brentford and led them into the Premier League, before Jürgen Klopp said his passing was so good he could “wear No 10” and before he made his debut for Spain as one of Europe’s most talented goalkeepers.
Oscar was there when they played together as children in Pallejà, 15 miles west of Barcelona, when he would order his younger brother to go in goal. “Oscar played striker or winger so he always put me in goal and I liked it,” says Raya. “I went to my local team to play in goal for them and I liked it even more.”
Raya’s tattoos on his right hand feature a nod to his brother and to the challenges he overcame when settling in England
At the age of 15, Raya was offered the chance to join Blackburn Rovers in England. “It was a no-brainer for me because Blackburn were in the Premier League at the time,” says Raya. “Staying in Spain would have been the easy decision but I’m 100 per cent sure that if I’d stayed I wouldn’t be a professional footballer. My mum and dad said it was a chance I couldn’t turn down, that home would always be there and I could come back whenever I want. They were so supportive.”
The clenched fist on his ring finger is for strength. “When I arrived in England, there were some moments that were very, very tough,” Raya says. “You’re 16, you miss your friends, your family, your routine. I didn’t speak English, zero, and I missed my mum’s food. My mum and dad used to come over every month and they brought my favourite things. They brought jamón, like Spanish ham, all chopped up. They always brought Choco Flakes because it was my favourite cereal.”
Raya’s first taste of senior football came on loan at Southport, who were playing in the Conference Premier in the English seventh tier. If the move to Blackburn had been a personal challenge, Southport was a professional reality check.
“You quickly get used to the good things,” Raya says. “At Blackburn, you went down and there was breakfast on a plate for you. Your kit was ready, all folded on a shelf, and then it was washed, clean for the next day. At Southport, I had to take my own kit and wash it myself. There wasn’t any breakfast. The players were playing for their next mortgage payment. I didn’t feel uncomfortable, the opposite. I learnt so much, it was one of the most important periods of my career.”
Raya celebrates Blackburn returning to the Championship in 2018, having joined the club aged 16
Raya returned to Blackburn and established himself in the first team, helping the club back into the Championship in 2018. He signed for Brentford in 2019 and since promotion in 2021, Thomas Frank’s team have flourished in the Premier League with Raya in goal.
Brentford finished ninth last season, in contention for Europe until the final day, while Raya was a revelation. He finished with the highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in the league and was first for long passes completed per match, a reminder of the kicking talent that prompted Klopp to say he should wear Brentford’s No 10.
“When I was young I liked playing as an outfield player with my friends,” says Raya. “We played futsal together every Sunday, a 5-a-side tournament with our friends, and we took turns to go in goal so I was able to enjoy playing and scoring. If I could play outfield now I think I’d be a central midfielder — nothing too defensive, more of a free role, I don’t want to run too much!”
Raya finished last season with the highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in the Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur want the 27-year-old to succeed Hugo Lloris, while Manchester United have also shown interest. Raya’s deal expires next year but Brentford want £40 million this summer, a price nobody has yet been willing to match.
“I will always feel close to this team. Being part of the promotion to the Premier League is something I will never forget,” he says. “I know there are rumours about me leaving. There are some options for me to go but obviously Brentford are asking for a lot of money. That could make clubs not want to buy me, it could make them look somewhere else. But if that’s the value they give me then it’s up to them. I have a year left on my contract and until then I’m a Brentford player, there’s nothing I can do.
“I have ambitions to make the next step in my career. I want to try to win titles and to compete in Europe in the next couple of years. I’m 27 now and I feel like I’m at the point in my career when I want to make that step up. There are options out there but it’s not just my ambitions, the club also needs to let me go.”
Uncertainty can be unsettling. “I’m a professional,” he says. “If I end up staying at Brentford I will always give my all, that’s my job. If I have to stay, I’ll try to have an even better season than last season.”
Spain can win the Nations League today if they beat Croatia in the final, after knocking out Italy on Thursday. “It’s a dream to be part of the Spanish team and now we have a chance to win a trophy,” says Raya. “I always love coming back.” Perhaps this is the heart on his index finger, next to football, strength and family. A reminder before kick-off and a message to live by.
David Raya: I’m ready for the next step. I want silverware
For David Raya, the team talk is always there on his right hand. On each of his four fingers, Raya has a tattoo and together they spell out a personal message,
Anyone known of he played with Tosin at Blackburn?
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