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What allegation?
It's definitely Why-Vez, trust me bros...
The allegation only exists if he signs for Woolwich.
Not in a month of Sundays would Levy finance the purchase of a player with legal issues. I think over the years we have been desensitised to the figures being passed around in this business but 25m/30m is not to be taken lightly if there is a hint of backfire from any issues. Just like a medical before signing im sure a Premier league club has done due diligence on the matter.
This is the best Harry Winks highlight I see in a long time.
He and
Mr Buttons
seem like the sort of people that wouldn't believe the outcome of a trial anyway. The accusation has been made so he's a rapist. Even though that's not even the accusation.I’d like to think you are right but Levy doesn’t always get things right. I mean he didn’t seem to do much due diligence in judging the reaction to the Super League proposals which cost Spurs in terms of reputation and financially as well (albeit not as much as 25m)
There was some ITK, fwiw, earlier in the window that we'd been performing lots of background checks on the off field behaviour & character of players.
Everyone interpreted this as being about Pogba, especially when it was suggested we'd turned down the chance to sign him.
But I wonder if our background checks weren't more widespread during the spring, and included Bissouma's legal situation & his entourage.
I say this because as soon as it seemed Juve indicated they were not willing to sell McKennie to us (based on ITK, I know I know) we pulled the trigger on Bissouma.
The Conte / Paratici CM list could easily have been 1 McKennie, 2 Bissouma. And we did not wait around.
If my speculation is correct, that's good work by the club in investigating the situation early. Because I would hate to think we've agreed a fee but not already done in-depth background checks into Bissouma's circumstances...
Everyone interpreted this as being about Pogba, especially when it was suggested we'd turned down the chance to sign him.
But I wonder if our background checks weren't more widespread during the spring, and included Bissouma's legal situation & his entourage.
I say this because as soon as it seemed Juve indicated they were not willing to sell McKennie to us (based on ITK, I know I know) we pulled the trigger on Bissouma.
The Conte / Paratici CM list could easily have been 1 McKennie, 2 Bissouma. And we did not wait around.
If my speculation is correct, that's good work by the club in investigating the situation early. Because I would hate to think we've agreed a fee but not already done in-depth background checks into Bissouma's circumstances...
I think that whole episode WAS market research, to gauge the reaction.
Well Levy is not known for generosity and it cost the club a share in a 15 million euro fine and 5% of UEFA revenues for season 23/24
Peanuts compared to potential super league revenue. We know he definitely plays the long game.
I was at both of them. Yes, the 2-0 away was no contest.
In the FA tie at home they created a couple of chances that were at least as good as the ones we scored from to go 2-0 up. I was watching with a local mate who is a ST at Spurs and a ST at Brighton. (Spurs supporter). We both felt that for the first 65 mins (until the 3rd) they were very much in it and it really hinged on them missing their good chances and us taking them.
There are other ways of doing market research that don’t involved getting fined and tarnishing our reputation. The big 6 etc thought they were going to get away with it. He misjudged the situation badly but it’s old ground so I’m not digging it up again.
FWIW, i can not seeyou lot buying a player who is likely to be charged by te police, im sure Spurs would of done due dilligence on the investigation, also other than being dropped by us immediatly after his arrest for a couple of games he was bought back into the side, other than injuries or putting him on the bench he has played alot of games for us since. If there was a problem im sure he woud not have played, dont forget he has also left the country to play for Mali. Now i cant see the police allowing this. Remember he has not raped anyone and its someone who was with him that is the person of intrest.
Anyway he is guilty of one thing, and tats fashion sense.
Looking forward to watching you this season when Biss plays in the champions league.
Funny how last week Woolwich and Villa fans were having orgasms at the prospect of having him, now they say hes not good enough. For that reason im glad hes gone to you as ur fans seem far more level headed.
Anyway he is guilty of one thing, and tats fashion sense.
Looking forward to watching you this season when Biss plays in the champions league.
Funny how last week Woolwich and Villa fans were having orgasms at the prospect of having him, now they say hes not good enough. For that reason im glad hes gone to you as ur fans seem far more level headed.
Thank you mate. He is a phenomenal player, we haven’t been this confident in a new signing in a long time.