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What the frick is that latest ITK meant to mean? 'still trying' always sounds awfully desperate to me.
It's patronizing imo
What the frick is that latest ITK meant to mean? 'still trying' always sounds awfully desperate to me.
I'd assume discussions would be happening simultaneouslyWell it means we're still trying to get Schneiderlin, as opposed to moving onto other targets on our list like Kramer and Imbula etc.
If Arse get cech and add a few more of what they need, I cant see who we can beat to the top 4. Utd will buy some stunning players this window, Chelsea and City are way beyond us. I think we would have to buy a lot more that 2 players to keep up with themWhere do people think we could finish should we "only" bring on Schneiderlin and Martial to round out our window?
I personally think bringing on Schneiderlin makes us a Top 4 contender on his own because he would go a long way to solidifying a team defense that was simply putrid last season.
Add in an exciting attacking talent like Martial and I really think it's a fantastic window.
It means we are going after Schneiderlin, it means Pochottino is trying to convince him which, since I don't believe Poch uses thought waves, means he is talking to him, which means Souithampton must have given permission for Spurs to talk to him, which means he is definitely leaving Southampton, which means Schneiderlin is considering his options, which means, since he is talking to Poch, that we are one of those options.What the frick is that latest ITK meant to mean? 'still trying' always sounds awfully desperate to me.
Lets hope that someone is not whispering in MS's other ear about our excessive turnover in managers in recent years!It means we are going after Schneiderlin, it means Pochottino is trying to convince him which, since I don't believe Poch uses thought waves, means he is talking to him, which means Souithampton must have given permission for Spurs to talk to him, which means he is definitely leaving Southampton, which means Schneiderlin is considering his options, which means, since he is talking to Poch, that we are one of those options.
Now Schneiderlin knows therefore that he has a definite place at Spurs, does he know that of Arsenal or Manchester United? If not then to turn down Spurs would be to leave himself out on something of a limb, no doubt if they didn't come through for him he could go elsewhere but would that elsewhere be a better option than Spurs?
All in all it tells us that we are putting him in a position to secure his future with a club that will be challenging for CL places over the next few years or wait and see which could leave him Christ knows where.
It's patronizing imo
Lets hope that someone is not whispering in MS's other ear about our excessive turnover in managers in recent years!
Dont think that will have any bearing on his decision frankly, it will come down to whether he wants to take a chance on us or join a top four side should they want him.
Yes of course which is why i did also mention top four.Joining a top four side is certainly one consideration, the other will be joining a big club where he can get regular playing time, I`m would have thought MS has his eyes on Euro 2016 and I would think Poch will be selling him that idea.
Well we also have this guy, Nacer Chadli who scored 13 and assisted 5 or Christian Eriksen who can both play LWF while Martial plays striker. That's even assuming we sell the likes of Townsend. While also not accounting for youth like Pritchard or Oduwa who can play there or even Pritchard or Onomah who could push Eriksen to LWF.It would leave us short of a CF.
If Martial is principally coming as a LWF, we still need back-up for Kane (or we'll be relying on Soldado and/or Ade again)
I'm pretty sure Townsend will not be sold. I've heard it mentioned a few times. Don't know how true that is.Well we also have this guy, Nacer Chadli who scored 13 and assisted 5 or Christian Eriksen who can both play LWF while Martial plays striker. That's even assuming we sell the likes of Townsend. While also not accounting for youth like Pritchard or Oduwa who can play there or even Pritchard or Onomah who could push Eriksen to LWF.
It's a fluid group.
I give this a "sadly agree".I'm pretty sure Townsend will not be sold. I've heard it mentioned a few times. Don't know how true that is.
I can't see him going personally as there are too many others we will try and shift. A shame I know as I can't stand the guy.
So no one thinks that our Chairman's lack of faith/support in managers has not put any players off joining us?Lets hope that someone is not whispering in MS's other ear about our excessive turnover in managers in recent years!
So no one thinks that our Chairman's lack of faith/support in managers has not put any players off joining us?
So no one thinks that our Chairman's lack of faith/support in managers has not put any players off joining us?
I'm pretty sure Townsend will not be sold. I've heard it mentioned a few times. Don't know how true that is.
I can't see him going personally as there are too many others we will try and shift. A shame I know as I can't stand the guy.
Not entirely sure about that, the majority of points we dropped were against winnable teams usually at home last season. A couple of top signings, stay relatively lucky with injuries and we'll be very competitive in my opinion. It's not always a case of whoever makes the most and biggest signings does the best, as we all should know.If Arse get cech and add a few more of what they need, I cant see who we can beat to the top 4. Utd will buy some stunning players this window, Chelsea and City are way beyond us. I think we would have to buy a lot more that 2 players to keep up with them
I agree but I don't think we are the chance option, I guess you're talking about CL when you say taking a chance which is reasonable but I think we are the certainty as he will play for us and he'd be taking a chance of being a regular for other teams.Dont think that will have any bearing on his decision frankly, it will come down to whether he wants to take a chance on us or join a top four side should they want him.
Agree. As we know, Deschamps demand regular game time for top5/6 and/or EL/CL clubs.I agree but I don't think we are the chance option, I guess you're talking about CL when you say taking a chance which is reasonable but I think we are the certainty as he will play for us and he'd be taking a chance of being a regular for other teams.
As I see it Chelsea and Man City are non options which leaves the other two, if Wengar wants him so badly why hasn't he ever bothered with him before, last season for instance, I'd ask myself that if I was him and then there's United and van Gaal and who the fuck knows what he's thinking half the time let alone their ace negotiator woodward.
Agree. As we know, Deschamps demand regular game time for top5/6 and/or EL/CL clubs.
Ergo, struggling for game time in top 4 is in his eyes not better than playing regularly for a top 5 team and in EL. Ergo, if Morgan Schneideryidlin wants to be surer of participation in Euro 2016, going for Spurs is the safer bet.