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Player Watch - Tanguy Ndombele

yido_number1

He'll always be magic
Jun 8, 2004
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You can doubt his story all you want - but last week, I was in Sports Direct getting some new Donnay socks - and who walks in? Ndombele and Pogba no less. They are acting a right rowdy pair. Pogba is hoofing all the balls out of the basket across the shop floor, Ndombele was throwing water bottles around and shouting "Kobe!"

I sauntered over to them both, and said "Paul, you're acting like an idiot and Tanguy, you really need to work on your cardio. That's if you're even staying at Spurs?!" He started tearing up. Then I put them both over my knee and gave them the hide-tanning of a lifetime. They left the store with their heads dropped and something to think about - everybody in the store clapped.
So Pogba and Tanguy caught Corona from you?
 

Clark28

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Aug 31, 2016
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I sauntered over to them both, and said "Paul, you're acting like an idiot and Tanguy, you really need to work on your cardio. That's if you're even staying at Spurs?!" He started tearing up. Then I put them both over my knee and gave them the hide-tanning of a lifetime. They left the store with their heads dropped and something to think about - everybody in the store clapped.
Love stories that end like this:LOL:
 

wrd

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Aug 22, 2014
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You can do it guys, I don't care what people say, you can manage to separate Ndombele getting covid from his football endeavours, I believe in you plucky band of misfits.
 

PrettyColors

Rosie47 Fan
Aug 13, 2011
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Ndbele, Nodbele, and Nobmele are all legitimate spellings I’ve seen in this thread. I think I may buy a custom Nodbele shirt
 

C0YS

Just another member
Jul 9, 2007
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I saw Ndombele at a Waitrose in London last week. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Mars Bars in his hands without paying.

The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical interference,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
 

anydange

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Jan 31, 2013
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I saw Ndombele at a Waitrose in London last week. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Mars Bars in his hands without paying.

The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical interference,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.

WHAT.
 

Haddock

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Oct 16, 2017
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Cochise

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Aug 8, 2019
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I think the latest ITK has removed whatever good will people still held for the guy. I was a supporter, but since that most recent bit of information I can't wait to be rid of him. I don't wish COVID on him though.
 

yankspurs

Enic Out
Aug 22, 2013
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I think the latest ITK has removed whatever good will people still held for the guy. I was a supporter, but since that most recent bit of information I can't wait to be rid of him. I don't wish COVID on him though.
No. I am still 100% Cult of Ndombele. Just like I am still Cult of Bobby, Cult of Lamela & Cult of Bale.
 

Spurrific

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Jun 2, 2011
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I think the latest ITK has removed whatever good will people still held for the guy. I was a supporter, but since that most recent bit of information I can't wait to be rid of him. I don't wish COVID on him though.

Maybe you should take ITK with a pinch of salt, as the mods constantly assert. It's not meant to be seen as gospel and the fact people can turn on our players based on it is pretty wild.
 
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C0YS

Just another member
Jul 9, 2007
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Oh i really hope you dont think that happened with Ndombele right? That’s a story about someone else and a legendary one at that
Yeh it's just some silly copypasta. I don't think it's ever been a true story, just the internet being the internet.

Maybe you should take ITK with a pinch of salt, as the mods constantly assert. It's not meant to be seen as gospel and the fact people can turn on our players based on it is pretty wild.

I think it's true that when it comes to ITK people do need to understand depending where the information is coming from it won't be narrative free. And the information may be passed in good faith but might be given with an agenda.

I have nothing against Ndombele, nothing at all, but I don't think he has produced last season, and it's clear the club wants out. So in my mind he's gone, and lets hope we get the best deal possible and I wish him luck. But, I'm not a fan of keeping a player just because of potential if the club clearly are not on side.
 

Spurrific

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Jun 2, 2011
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Yeh it's just some silly copypasta. I don't think it's ever been a true story, just the internet being the internet.



I think it's true that when it comes to ITK people do need to understand depending where the information is coming from it won't be narrative free. And the information may be passed in good faith but might be given with an agenda.

I have nothing against Ndombele, nothing at all, but I don't think he has produced last season, and it's clear the club wants out. So in my mind he's gone, and lets hope we get the best deal possible and I wish him luck. But, I'm not a fan of keeping a player just because of potential if the club clearly are not on side.

Maybe you don’t, but you have a fair few knuckleheads that have taken ITKs saying he hasn’t been showing up at training etc as gospel.

There’s obviously something in it, as Jose doesn’t pick him - but some people have used the info to affirm their existing agendas against him and as a stick to beat him with. I.e. @spursfan77 yesterday 100% seriously blaming Ndombele for contracting Covid-19 - then pathetically, and utterly embarrassingly, claiming he was fishing for bites.
 

JKendall13

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Jul 2, 2012
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Sorting out Ndombele is really the ultimate X Factor of our season. If he were to get fit and get his head on straight he’d be a massive addition to our midfield alongside Hojbjerg and Lo Celso. There’s no denying his talent.

On the flip side, if we were able to sell him at a reasonable price, let’s say £40-45m, and get back in Sabitzer or a more expensive Kane back up or even Skirniar that would be a massive boost to squad.

The worst case scenario is him sticking around and barely playing. If he either comes good or we spend the money well, I’d take us over United to nick the fourth spot. If it remains the way it is now I think we’re underdogs for a UCL spot.
 
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