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Transfers January 2022 - Transfer Window
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Yes - but those other clubs also reward their fans with trophies and quality plyers
How is it subjective - look at our squad, ffs!
We have 2 players max that might make the City / Liverpool first 11 - wake the fuck up, mate - we're miles off Top 4 quality in our team
so Newcastle are likely to pay the 20million release clause for Chris Wood. This is exactly the rotation striker/impact sub that we should have got. good price too.
Yup - would have taken him
Newcastle showing Levycunt what ambition means in a January transfer window for a team short on quality
I know he’s injured a lot but I’m still disappointed we didn’t go for Callum Wilson a couple of summers ago. He probably wouldn’t have got as many injuries as not playing as much as well.
Ask the matchday fans if they support Tottenham Hotspur Football Club or a "business"
...Condescending shite.
.....Whilst you're at it accuse them of "apathy" to their face.
See how keenly your theory is greeted.
Whilst the internet discontents continue to conduct themselves like shit-flinging baboons there will be no unified movement.
Anyway; enough hot air.
You want change; don't just moan..... Do something; organise/mobilise.... I'd have infinitely more respect for anyone that does.
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Striker back up sorted….
Our squad is deficient. However, we’re not competing with Liverpool and City for top 4 are we?
OK, I agree with this.
I guess I really mean some fans are rewarded for their loyalty in terms of the feeling of seeing a trophy lifted, or the chance to see a complete squad that makes them proud.
Understandably, some clubs have owners worth a pittance and it's not feasible. But Lewis really has the ability to make that final step but chooses not to take it.
Athletico Madrid is a good example, they have invested heavily into star players over the years and rewarded fans with trophies despite dominance of Barcelona and Real Madrid. They take the risk.
Over the years they've bought:
Griezmann, Joao felix, Diego Costa, Falcao, Thomas Lemar, Gelson Martins, Gaitan, Rodrigo de Paul for large sums. All highly respected players at their previous clubs that likely demanded serious wages too.
Spurs are something like 10 places above Athletico in the rich list.
Why is there a disconnect between our activities?
As we're learning with Sess & Berg... Even if a player doesn't play much you still can't rely on them not to be injured when you need them. (Also see GLC).
.......Might have been worth a punt though, but before they were relegated, B'muff were asking something stupid like 50m for him.
Chelsea could pay £50m for Callum Wilson if Gonzalo Higuain deal fails
Sarri remains keen on signing Higuain despite concerns from Chelsea board
We wanted him, but he didn’t want to be backup to Kane. Who can blame him ?
Besides, he literally hasn’t been fit for them. So I’d hardly look at that a shining example of what we should have done.
I think we massively underestimate how hard it is to convince human beings to pick up their life and move somewhere else. And imagine doing that when you know you’ll be Harry Kane’s stunt double
Who are we competing against then?
Is one signing, say Adama acceptable?
Hope for two, Luis Diaz and a monster CM. But no clue what will transpire.
Who was the last team in the January transfer window to sign 3 players who were any use to them at all?
Acceptable? Not really. Likely and in line with not only ours, but most other teams January dealings? Yes.
I'd personally scrap the January window altogether. It's no more than an opportunity for media outlets to get clicks these days.
I thought you were the master of facts? All football clubs are businesses. Can we get real please? Doesn't mean you can't support them as a football club due to loyalty to your roots.
It's also pretty unnecessary to call it condescending shite. I've offered my opinion. I think to group everyone that supports change at the club into the category of 'shit-flinging baboons' is arguably more condescending.
Change comes through discussion and convincing others. If not a forum, where else can someone share these thoughts to such a wide Spurs audience.
A mobilisation isn't ready yet, that is clear. There needs to be more widespread agreement among fan base. Right now it seems pretty 50 50.
I'm sure that's something Daniel Levy would vote for, he banned the summer one in 2018
