Ex-Player Watch Player watch: Jan Vertonghen
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ClintEastwould
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We should be looking to bring this fella in. Free transfer and I hear he’s a spurs fan as well. Get it done Daniel.
McFlash
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Don't know if it's just the current state of things but Jan going has hit me in the feels a lot more than I thought it would.
I'm actually a little sad and I can't remember feeling like that for many players, if I'm honest.
Maybe it's because it feels like we've been on a journey together over his time at the club, moreso than many others. He's been with us for our recent rise to "competitors", which is something I haven't really seen much in my lifetime (and I'm 45!).
I'm kinda gutted that we couldn't give him a trophy for his efforts.
A really graceful defender, a decent bloke and I'd love to see him back here one day.
I'm actually a little sad and I can't remember feeling like that for many players, if I'm honest.
Maybe it's because it feels like we've been on a journey together over his time at the club, moreso than many others. He's been with us for our recent rise to "competitors", which is something I haven't really seen much in my lifetime (and I'm 45!).
I'm kinda gutted that we couldn't give him a trophy for his efforts.
A really graceful defender, a decent bloke and I'd love to see him back here one day.
Bobbins
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Really starting to get the feeling of the end of an era. That's the second of our genuinely world class Belgians to leave us towards the end of their careers. Third world class player to leave Spurs in 18 months.
In many ways it feels like we're starting again, but I don't think Jose is a "start again" kind of manager. The future is... going to be interesting. But considering we picked up Jan, Eriksen and Dembele for barely more than a combined £30, all as fairly young but well established players - those days are gone. I just can't see us making astute buys like that anymore.
In many ways it feels like we're starting again, but I don't think Jose is a "start again" kind of manager. The future is... going to be interesting. But considering we picked up Jan, Eriksen and Dembele for barely more than a combined £30, all as fairly young but well established players - those days are gone. I just can't see us making astute buys like that anymore.
mrlilywhite
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This absolutely! For me, there was something about Jan that just shouted "Bloody legend". In my lifetime watching us, I can recall many defenders that have played for the club, by that I mean playing with the soul of the club running through them - Players like Roberts, King, Mabbutt have all played for us in that vein. Jan for me is that modern pro who has forged a career and a lifetime connection to our club and for me, I'll put him up there as one of the defenders that played for Spurs in a way that meant something to our fans. Like the aforementioned players, I always felt that it was the badge and not the name on the back that he played for. Adios Jan, what a Spurs legend!
ClintEastwould
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I feel like a lot our signings recently were desperate attempts to maintain whatever semblance of success we had with Poch’s elite team. The signing we’ve been linked to this summer are the final attempt e.g. Holjberg etc but if that fails next season the rebuild is well and truly on.
fuzzylogic
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Think he’ll end up back at Ajax, they had a nice wee tweet last week about sorting his kid out with the new strip!
emiley heskey
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Zanetti has lengthened his career at inter milan by playing at defensive midfield ... Jan could have taken that path given the fact 1vs1 he is a very good tackler and his passing ability is better than many midfielders in the world.
Anyway, he is gone so nothing to do about. I wish him all the best and hopefully one day he come to the club as a coach and win us trophy
Anyway, he is gone so nothing to do about. I wish him all the best and hopefully one day he come to the club as a coach and win us trophy
ClintEastwould
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Someone respectfully show this man the door
NickHSpurs
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The video the club put up yesterday with him and the other players talking about him was pure class. I love that one of his stand out moment was the battle of the bridge.
One of few loyal men in this generation of footballers, will genuinely miss him and his goal celebration was my absolute favourite. Let's hope when we're all allowed back in the stadium we can have him back for a testimonial to say goodbye properly.
One of few loyal men in this generation of footballers, will genuinely miss him and his goal celebration was my absolute favourite. Let's hope when we're all allowed back in the stadium we can have him back for a testimonial to say goodbye properly.
ardiles&villa
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Absolutely gutted we couldn’t give him a trophy, players like jan don’t come round often...especially the type that pick us over arsenal and then stick with us till the last
parj
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- Jul 27, 2003
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This feels so wrong because for me Jan should have been leaving with a league and champions League medal. He deserved it for his time at the club and came so close. Absolutely love this player. We even have a tree in the garden called Jan Treetonghen.
littlemandefoe
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Everlasting Seconds
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Thought it was funny when he talked about the Dortmund game and said he played out of position. My head went "dude, that's when you were in your best position". What a left wingback he is.
C0YS
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I never bought into this. As a fullback you have more chances to show off your ability. But as Centre back he was superb, absolutely superb. He wasour best left back, but he was also clearly our best CB too!
ClintEastwould
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He also probably doesn’t have the stamina to get up and down the pitch week in week out as a wing back
