Had to have been 40 yards to hit him in stride, and Ronaldo's (left footed) finish was just insane.
-
The Fighting Cock is a forum for fans of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Here you can discuss Spurs latest matches, our squad, tactics and any transfer news surrounding the club. Registration gives you access to all our forums (including 'Off Topic' discussion) and removes most of the adverts (you can remove them all via an account upgrade). You're here now, you might as well...
Modric voted worst signing in La Liga
- Thread starter rcordell1
- Start date
Latest Spurs videos from Sky Sports
I don't know how to put this politely, but...is it likely that his family tree looks a little more like a stick?
(Think about it.) :modric:
Asking for a friend, etc.
(Think about it.) :modric:
Asking for a friend, etc.
Because they're the most successful club in Spain?
A fucking billion years ago!
Not saying that history counts for nothing but stability has to mean something too! With recent upheavals and the knowledge that the coaching staff is always changing, what makes anyone think that they are this manager's & the next manager's cup of tea?
My point was, before the Galaticos era they were still the most successful club in Spain. Let's not forget that they won two Champions Leagues immediately before that spending spree. They have always been huge, and above Barca ever since Rijkaard turned up at the Camp Nou.
http://m.bleacherreport.com/article...d-to-the-demise-of-luka-modric-and-nuri-sahin
Article from Bleacher Report arguing that Modrić's transfer helped Levy and Levy only. Makes some comparisons with Şahin.
Personally what's most interesting to me is the bold prediction that Modrić won't be playing for Real Madrid next year. Where might he go on loan, then?
Article from Bleacher Report arguing that Modrić's transfer helped Levy and Levy only. Makes some comparisons with Şahin.
Personally what's most interesting to me is the bold prediction that Modrić won't be playing for Real Madrid next year. Where might he go on loan, then?
It all depends on whether or not Mourinho is still manager there next year IMO. Someone may come in next year and sweep away some of the galacticos above him, a new broom approach. Luka could either find himself as flavour of the month or as unwanted dead wood.
He could well find himself on a billy bargain transfer back to WHL given our "special relationship"
Robbie Keane springs to mind in this situation. But then again he would be sought after by a fair few clubs.
We knew at the time what we were selling to Madrid. That's why selling him to Chelsea was absolutely unacceptable.
To this day, the best I've ever seen live. He really should be talked about in all time terms to be honest. Such a uniquely brilliant player.
2015/2016 he was the best midfielder in world football. Easily.
I think Thiago overtook him last year but the guy is just an absolute joy to watch, It's amazing looking back and realise we had this guy in our team and he still never got the praise he deserved until his last two seasons. We always had a Bale, van der Vaart etc. who everyone praised but Modric was the one who took us to that next level. One of our greatest ever footballers in my honest opinion.
Just watch him and look how good his first touch is EVERY single time. Both feet. He always takes the ball into space perfectly and away from the opposing footballer. You can't get anywhere near him.
I think Thiago overtook him last year but the guy is just an absolute joy to watch, It's amazing looking back and realise we had this guy in our team and he still never got the praise he deserved until his last two seasons. We always had a Bale, van der Vaart etc. who everyone praised but Modric was the one who took us to that next level. One of our greatest ever footballers in my honest opinion.
Just watch him and look how good his first touch is EVERY single time. Both feet. He always takes the ball into space perfectly and away from the opposing footballer. You can't get anywhere near him.
One of the few players that is genuinely a joy to watch. What he does better than any player in the world (IMO) is that he rarely plays a pass without giving the recipient an option of the return pass if he gets closed down - makes possession so much easier.
I stopped reading when you said Thiago overtook him and instantly remembered what a massive twat you are!
Amazing player. But like Bale, treated us like shit.
What is incredible about him is that he is not ageing on the pitch. He looks better every time I see him play-& as I don’t tend to watch foreign football matches, that isn’t too often. At 32(?) he looks in his absolute prime.
The other thing is how powerful he is for such a small bloke. Pound for pound he is remarkable.
Great, great player. Still an ugly rat faced fucker who treated us like shit, but he’s simply brilliant.
The other thing is how powerful he is for such a small bloke. Pound for pound he is remarkable.
Great, great player. Still an ugly rat faced fucker who treated us like shit, but he’s simply brilliant.
I think that's the down side to having a CEO like Levy any player who is good and wants to leave will have to rock the boat to get the move, even if the buying club is offering decent wedge.
Levy has them all on long term contracts and (relatively) low wages so the option is to sit the contract out or kick up a fuss.
I am not questioning Levy's part in this as I think this is one reason why we don't have clubs coming in for our players as they do not want the hassle with dealing with us. I am just understanding why players (who behave professionally before and after) may behave this way.
Yeah, well the little rat crying to the press about "dream moves" to Chelsea was uncalled for however you look at it (and failed I might add). As was Bale (and Berbatov) refusing to train/play. I just think it is unprofessional and I don't like this idea that forcing a move by acting like an arsehole is acceptable behaviour. It's why I was hesitant for us to sign players like Berahino. Mega wages or not, a contract is a contract and until you leave a club you should be professional IMO. I accept that this is a consequence of the modern game, but I still don't care for it.