Monkey boy
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Would love to know the full story of what went on between him and Poch.
Player watch: Toby Alderweireld
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Ossie'sAardvark
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And there's me fretting! Fab
davidmatzdorf
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So WTF is wrong with that? Eh?Just watched the little two minute Twitter club video of Alderweireld's reaction to signing a new contract. He's wearing a jacket and shirt with no tie (all fine so far)... and the shirt buttons done up right to the collar!I know he's only just signed the contract, but maybe we should be looking to move him on after all.
[as i swiftly undid the top button of my shirt and checked to make sure that no one had snuck any ties onto my shelf]
Coyboy
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Bet you're fun at parties.
Coyboy
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Just watched the little two minute Twitter club video of Alderweireld's reaction to signing a new contract. He's wearing a jacket and shirt with no tie (all fine so far)... and the shirt buttons done up right to the collar!
It goes with the beard, ink, haircut and general Shoreditch look.
RikkiRocket
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Who’d have thunk it. Nice work Tobestar.
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davidmatzdorf
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I'm not allowed to get tatts and I haven't enough hair left to do the haircut properly, but the beard and the rest ... yeah, I guess.
[avatar is pre-beard]
SpartanSpur
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Can definitely see where you are coming from. I do think his exemplary attitude and commitment throughout (externally on and off the pitch) does mitigate this a little. Different to if Eriksen signed a new deal today for example. From a club perspective we've retained an asset that would have cost a lot of money to replace, and one the manager clearly wants. Hopefully whatever system (and 'defensive process') Jose finally settles on will give him a new lease of life.
Sweech
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I can understand the sentiment behind this but I disagree.
I never really had a sour taste in my mouth because I can understand someone wanting to maximize their negotiating position - even if it takes them elsewhere. I can't really hold that against them especially when your career is relatively short in this business.
The thing that also helped was the stark contrast between Alderweireld and Eriksen. Both seemed like they wanted away but one never left me questioning whether they were actually giving it their all when selected to play.
DanielCHillier
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Vertonghens Instagram story.
tiger666
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Have a beer Yank.
It’s been stated multiple times by multiple people. Poch stuck his neck out for him to Levy. We agreed a new deal then he reneged.
Sweech
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Verts is a tough one.
If it's true about his lack of professionalism towards fitness and conditioning at the beginning of the season then it's very hard for the club to sanction giving a 33 year old anything more than a 1 year contract.
Jan is 2 years old than Toby, better than Toby and has been with the club longer than Toby
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