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The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 29 January 2011

dimiSpur

There's always next year...
Aug 9, 2008
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Goalscoring stats are another pointless thing to look at. It's all about the players attributes. Have a look at bergkamps or henrys goal scoring stats before arsenal. Now look at kezmans and morientes'.

Same goes for Kuyt aswell. Although he's been shipped out to the right wing :razz:
 

Azrael

Banned
May 23, 2004
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Looking at Llorentes stats he doesnt stand out as the goalscoring machine we need -he doesnt score bag fulls in spain so why will he do any better than our lot ?
You gotta love the process of ITK

1) Player is linked

2) 50 posts of jizz

3) After 30mins, party pooper with "he's not the one we need" post

4) 24hrs later, new link and again it starts.....
 

haslemereyid

captain caveman
Jun 6, 2010
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This is true, I would say though that he would be more suited o English football though, and the way we play in general from the little I have seen of him.

He can really f*cking head a ball, so the way we play with two wingers getting to the line would suit him well IMO.

dont doubt that but dont we need a quick fix in the onion bag count? Crouch can head the ball as well (i know i know i know) is it really the goalscoring upgrade we are all desperate for!!!:shrug:
 

Jody

SC Supporter
Sep 11, 2004
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Messi is unproven in the EPL but I reckon we could squeeze him into our 25 man squad.
 

ryantegan

Block 33 Season Ticket holder :)
Jun 28, 2009
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Taking my ITK hat off..


I know nothing about this anyway


but

Llorente would make me Spunk
 

haslemereyid

captain caveman
Jun 6, 2010
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He does play for Bilbao in fairness. He's been their top scorer in each of the last 3 seasons.

Scored 7 in 12 internationally (yes I know that Crouch's record is better, but to even get 12 caps for Spain up front is pretty impressive)

again is it the upgrade to answer our prayers? - on paper looks a better younger Crouch - but not 25 goals a year
 

Hugo

Member
Apr 6, 2004
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if the llorente talk is true i would be very happy. he would thrive on the crosses we put in the box!!
 

rebrab

Harry Cool
Jun 13, 2008
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Is Llorente a "Power Headerer" or a tall "crouch headerer"? And would he be able to get in aggressively on balls in the box? What we need IMO. After watching him, I must say he has nice feet...

Long and slender, just like my wife likes them.
 

nedley

John Duncan's Love Child
Jul 28, 2006
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That little pea is a player.

Our scouts need to pull their socks up.
 

3Dnata

Well-Known Member
Oct 5, 2008
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Llorente career goalscoring reord isn't great but when he started he was obviously younger and physically he has filled out he was a bit of a bean pole in his earlier years.
He's been top scorer for Athletic for the last three seasons and his reord is now good.
 

chkthfc82

Active Member
Jul 25, 2008
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We will sign a forward before the end of the window. Not itk just optimistic.

Oh and we will win the league next season.......... COYS!!!!
 

rebrab

Harry Cool
Jun 13, 2008
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POTL is on this board already IMO, albeit under a completely different name. But doesn't post any more (for reasons unknown)
 

Mystery

Shape Shifter
Jan 28, 2011
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To clear up the speculation, I'm not POTL. Im bad enough at solving riddles, nevermind making them! :D
 

mpickard2087

Patient Zero
Jun 13, 2008
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dont doubt that but dont we need a quick fix in the onion bag count? Crouch can head the ball as well (i know i know i know) is it really the goalscoring upgrade we are all desperate for!!!:shrug:

Crouch relies on his height though, and lets the ball hit his head almost, Llorente properly attacks the ball and has technique. He would give guys like Vidic a real battle.

As someone else said (Rebrab i think), He would be playing for a better team, and looking at his goal scoring ratio for Spain which is very good. indicates that he would score goals considering the chances he would get playing for a better team than he does currently.
 

DiscoD1882

SC Supporter
Mar 27, 2006
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You gotta love the process of ITK

1) Player is linked

2) 50 posts of jizz

3) After 30mins, party pooper with "he's not the one we need" post

4) 24hrs later, new link and again it starts.....
Its the circle...........The circle of life..........( Cocky the cockrel steps up and holds up Llorente, whilst standing on the top of white hart lane for the Tottenham masses to bow down to.) Cue drums!

EDIT: Sorry a little bit crazy been at work since 6 this morning. Wibble!
 
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