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Transfers The Summer Transfer Edging Thread 2025
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They were fresh, wanted CL (arguably for the revenue but still) and we bought some good players. We had a plan carried on from Pleat about good youngsters and as no one else was doing it, it worked really well. I also liked the way we flipped players quickly if they werent working.
As we know this all stopped working about 8 or 9 years ago and they dont know what to do or what sort of club we are anymore. Others now have better ideas, better scouting or invest more. Like any industry, 25 years and you'll be stale as fuck and look old fashioned.
Does Ings take corners?From ‘What Lies Beneath’ on SC
I dwell in corners carved by time,
Where neither peak nor pit align.
Too lean for kings, too stout for thieves,
I pass in silence, dropped like leaves.
Fourfold I tread the spiral track,
Yet never lead, nor dare look back
Have fun, kids!!
Went with a selfie in the end I see
CJJ
Not taking a dig. But you come across to many of us a someone who would relentlessly defend Levy / ENIC with your life. Come what may.
If you find the time, sir, could you give an example of what you would describe as a totally unacceptable transfer window? You know, given our wealth, ticket prices, last years 17th place finish etc....Taking everything into account.
I'm sure such a theoretical scenario must exist. Even for you?
Really interested to hear it as it may help me and many others to understand your position more clearly.
Although, if you'd rather not, I understand. We'll just draw our own conclusions from that
Who the hell has Sunderland spent £107m on
Dross? No i wouldn't say that.
A lot of players who haven't lived up to their price tag (yet
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Nice depiction of the transfer window being cooked up for us
The truth is, that number would be a lot lower if the business in the five years prior to THAT had been better-considered and better-funded.
Skipp and Bergwijn are the only two players besides Kane we got more than like ~12M for during that period. Our squad was total garbage, we needed just pure raw incoming expenditure to survive.
A second serving , thanks
£70-80m of that is for Richarlison and Bissouma two players most Spurs Fans want rid of.Dross? No i wouldn't say that.
A lot of players who haven't lived up to their price tag (yet
I think a fair part of it was asking a question under the guise of having a debate, and then responding to the answer with basically nothing but abuse and insults. Can't remember what was said now though but it wasn't worth responding to:
Transfers - The Summer Transfer Edging Thread 2025
He will be a Spurs player , im 100% certain of it! I hope so as he will really improve us. Plus I think he's gonna link up with rodrygo like 🔥
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I have noticed, I think it is quoted in the post below it
From ‘What Lies Beneath’ on SC
I dwell in corners carved by time,
Where neither peak nor pit align.
Too lean for kings, too stout for thieves,
I pass in silence, dropped like leaves.
Fourfold I tread the spiral track,
Yet never lead, nor dare look back
Have fun, kids!!
I think the last time one of these came up I put it into Gemini or ChatGPT, and it was the dumbest answer you could possible concoct. Like I'd asked an old lady who had no football knowledge.
Just tried it with this one:
This is a fascinating riddle! Let's break it down in relation to a Tottenham Hotspur transfer link.
Here's my interpretation:
Based on this, the riddle strongly points to a reliable, experienced, intelligent deep-lying playmaker or defensive midfielder. They are not a flashy signing but provide consistent, high-quality distribution, break up play, and link the defence to the attack. They are perhaps a bit underrated and could be available for a reasonable fee, not exorbitant but not a steal. Their primary role is to keep the ball moving and control the tempo from a deeper position.
Possible Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Links (archetype, not specific names unless they fit perfectly):
Given Tottenham's needs often involve reinforcing the midfield with shrewd signings, this could refer to a player who:
Here's my interpretation:
- "I dwell in corners carved by time, Where neither peak nor pit align."
- Corners carved by time: This could refer to a player who is experienced, perhaps not at the absolute peak of their career but still very effective. "Corners" might suggest a niche role or a player who excels in specific areas of the pitch, rather than being a dominant central figure. "Carved by time" implies a long career, perhaps with a lot of games under their belt.
- Neither peak nor pit align: This suggests a player who isn't necessarily a superstar (peak) but also far from being a failure (pit). They are consistently good, reliable, and perhaps a bit underrated or overlooked.
- "Too lean for kings, too stout for thieves,"
- Too lean for kings: Not a marquee signing, not a world-beater who would command a massive fee or be the absolute star of a "royal" team.
- Too stout for thieves: Not easily acquired or a bargain basement signing that a "thief" could snatch up cheaply. They have a solid, perhaps understated, value. They are not a risky, unproven gamble.
- "I pass in silence, dropped like leaves."
- Pass in silence: This is a strong clue towards a passing midfielder or a player whose primary strength is their distribution, vision, and ability to keep the play flowing without necessarily being the goalscorer or the flashiest player. Their contributions are often subtle but crucial.
- Dropped like leaves: This could imply a player who moves the ball quickly and accurately, "dropping" passes into teammates' feet or into space. It also evokes a sense of natural, effortless movement and distribution. It could also suggest a player who has been "dropped" from a previous team or is not a guaranteed starter, but still has immense quality.
- "Fourfold I tread the spiral track, Yet never lead, nor dare look back."
- Fourfold I tread the spiral track: This is the trickiest line.
- Fourfold: Could refer to the player's primary position, perhaps a number 4 (defensive midfielder in some systems, or a centre-back wearing number 4). It could also refer to a player who operates effectively in all four quadrants of the pitch, or someone who provides a four-way link (defence to midfield, midfield to attack, wide to central, etc.).
- Spiral track: Suggests a player who is constantly moving, rotating, and involved in the intricate build-up play, perhaps dictating the tempo of the game in a circular or fluid manner.
- Never lead: They are not the captain, the main goalscorer, or the player who takes all the headlines. They are more of a facilitator.
- Nor dare look back: They are always looking forward, focused on progression and moving the ball up the pitch. They don't dwell on past mistakes or passes.
- Fourfold I tread the spiral track: This is the trickiest line.
Based on this, the riddle strongly points to a reliable, experienced, intelligent deep-lying playmaker or defensive midfielder. They are not a flashy signing but provide consistent, high-quality distribution, break up play, and link the defence to the attack. They are perhaps a bit underrated and could be available for a reasonable fee, not exorbitant but not a steal. Their primary role is to keep the ball moving and control the tempo from a deeper position.
Possible Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Links (archetype, not specific names unless they fit perfectly):
Given Tottenham's needs often involve reinforcing the midfield with shrewd signings, this could refer to a player who:
- A deep-lying midfielder who excels at passing and dictating tempo: Someone who can sit in front of the defence, recycle possession, and launch attacks with accurate long or short passes. Think less of a destroyer and more of a metronomic passer.
- An experienced player who brings composure and leadership without being the main star: A player who can stabilize the midfield and provide a calm presence, allowing more attacking players to flourish.
- Someone who might not be a "household name" but is highly respected by coaches and analysts for their intelligence and consistency.
Most? Most on this forum maybe but I doubt that most Spurs fans 'want rid of' them. I have no proof of course - I just have doubts.
There is an awful lot of dross though mate.Dross? No i wouldn't say that.
A lot of players who haven't lived up to their price tag (yet
A huge bulk of that figure went on average mid table journey men like Richarlison, Johnson, Solanke, average players in the overall scheme of things that never going to be top class.
Then you put a spattering of the likes of Emerson, Gil, Bissouma, Sarr, Veliz, Dragusin, Phillips, Min Hyok etc etc. All punts/cheap options that have for the most part been pure crap.
I mean in reality, when you take in to account we’ve spent all that money and haven’t signed any elite level player (bar arguably Romero) it really is incredible to have spent that figure on the calibre of player we’ve brought in.
I'd put VDV in that class and arguably Porro as well, but you're right, there's just a very 6th place-y feeling about what we've been building.