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I await with baited breath for Levys end of window / season curtain raiser statement on the OS.....if we get one this year that is, should make for interesting reading.
Genuine question to which I would appreciate an answer; although our transfer window is now closed, can we still sign players with a view to bringing them here in January?
This window has been like my summer... so much promise and ending in an unmitigated disaster.
Spurs - we’ll make statements signings for the new stadium.
Me - given a £50k gift by my parents. Looking forward to buying a house with my partner.
Spurs - targets not at the WC but waiting to post WC, hmmm
Me - partner devotes life to God.
Spurs - transfer plans start to look like we don’t have a clue what we’re doing.
Me - partner has a breakdown, gets violent and displays traits of bipolar and borderline personality disorder.
Spurs - shit hits the fan, we don’t sign anyone.
Me - had a lovely weekend away with my partner, tells me she loves me and asks me to never leave her. 2 hours later she texts it’s over and leaves whilst I’m at work. No explanation nothing... she’s had an exorcism apparently and God will sort her out.
So yeah this summer from a Spurs and personal perspective has been the most disheartening experience of my life.
Yes, you can do that at any point.Genuine question to which I would appreciate an answer; although our transfer window is now closed, can we still sign players with a view to bringing them here in January?
Absolutely plus like I said how often did that happen apart from at united?Not directed at you as i know you were just addressing something else.
The Hansen kids comments need to die now, it was a different reality then, the two eras are not comparable at all.
I was feeling confident that my theory on Poch and his comments on being brave but I've since seen this which mean I can't be right!
Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall
29m
All I’ll say on #Spurs is this: When Pochettino said the club need to “be brave” and “take risks”, and he sometimes has “crazy ideas”, did anyone think to interpret that as not rushing out to spend on new players, and instead make space for more youngsters to come through?
I was feeling confident that my theory on Poch and his comments on being brave but I've since seen this which mean I can't be right!
Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall
29m
All I’ll say on #Spurs is this: When Pochettino said the club need to “be brave” and “take risks”, and he sometimes has “crazy ideas”, did anyone think to interpret that as not rushing out to spend on new players, and instead make space for more youngsters to come through?
We're turning into Arsenal!!The supporters trust have put out a statement
http://www.thstofficial.com/thst-news/thst-comment-on-transfer-window
This window has been like my summer... so much promise and ending in an unmitigated disaster.
Spurs - we’ll make statements signings for the new stadium.
Me - given a £50k gift by my parents. Looking forward to buying a house with my partner.
Spurs - targets not at the WC but waiting to post WC, hmmm
Me - partner devotes life to God.
Spurs - transfer plans start to look like we don’t have a clue what we’re doing.
Me - partner has a breakdown, gets violent and displays traits of bipolar and borderline personality disorder.
Spurs - shit hits the fan, we don’t sign anyone.
Me - had a lovely weekend away with my partner, tells me she loves me and asks me to never leave her. 2 hours later she texts it’s over and leaves whilst I’m at work. No explanation nothing... she’s had an exorcism apparently and God will sort her out.
So yeah this summer from a Spurs and personal perspective has been the most disheartening experience of my life.
The supporters trust have put out a statement
http://www.thstofficial.com/thst-news/thst-comment-on-transfer-window
“We have much to be proud of at Spurs. Nine of our players featured in the World Cup semi-finals. Over the last few years, a manager we revere has forged an exciting team that has challenged for top honours. And more fans than the Club cares to acknowledge recognise the challenges and achievements of running a sustainable business and building a top class stadium.
But fans come to watch the team. A team that will start the season with many of its key members still tired after the World Cup. And a squad that most rational observers would agree could benefit from more depth. It is not unreasonable to question if it was really the case that, alone among Europe’s top clubs, Spurs could find no player who would improve their squad while our rivals strengthened theirs.
Earlier this year, the Club objected to THST’s criticism of steep ticket price rises. It told us we could not expect players to be signed or wages to be competitive while we opposed those ticket price rises. Fans have paid the prices asked. And yet no signings have been made.
We know that gate receipts are no longer as fundamental as they once were for financing transfer fees or wages. But ticketing income at Spurs is now higher than it has ever been. We are curious as to what that money has been used for. We have been told the stadium build will not affect transfer spending.
We are told that we don’t have to sign players because we develop our youth. Yet four of our most promising prospects left the Club this summer. Of the current first team squad, just two regulars have come up through the ranks.
We love what has been developed, but for all the great football we’ve seen over the last few seasons, there are no trophies to show.
We have the highest paid Chairman in the Premier League. Our fans pay some of the highest prices in world football. Our support for our team and our admiration for what has been achieved remains strong. However, we believe fans are entitled to a full and credible explanation of what has happened this summer.”
THST Board
9 August 2018
If Alderweireld knuckles down and earns his spot again I will be shocked if we don't go back to a 3 at the back.