Player watch: Toby Alderweireld

[YB123]

I’m ok with Dier as a squad player. He’s younger, more versatile and has a great mentality.

Considering he publically moans about people criticizing his performances when he was well below under-par....I wouldnt call that a great mentality.

 

[dtxspurs]

What an amazing player he’s been during his time here. For me he was the best CB in the prem for a couple of years

 

[Tucker]

What an amazing player he’s been during his time here. For me he was the best CB in the prem for a couple of years

Him and Jan had an awesome partnership that was as good as anyone in Europe at one point.

 

[TheTanguy]

One of the best signings of the last decade (for £11m) and a fantastic CB in his prime, now it's probably time to go. Wish him all the best.

 

[rossdapep]

Maybe Qatar or a Middle Eastern country may be a good place to offload Sissoko too?

 

[Tiffers]

Loved the Toby/Jan partnership to bits but it’s sadly time to call time on it and get in a new younger pair of CB‘s. Wish Toby all the best in his new club ?

 

[spursfan77]

Maybe Qatar or a Middle Eastern country may be a good place to offload Sissoko too?

I am absolutely terrified there’s no news of moving him on.

 

[matrixity]

Signed him for 11m£..

6 years of great service for the club

Now selling for 14m£..

Great business tbh.

 

[dirtyh]

Maybe Qatar or a Middle Eastern country may be a good place to offload Sissoko too?

the glue factory??

 

[carpediem1906]

I am absolutely terrified there’s no news of moving him on.

if it’s true about him being influential with the players and if we are signing more french speaking players, keeping the Goat around may not be that bad an idea.

Just don’t want him anywhere near the pitch when we are losing / playing a big match ?

 

[LukaKranjcar]

The life of a top footballer is genuinely incredible isn’t it? Woke up today, flown out to Qatar in no doubt luxurious circumstances, knowing full well you’re about to earn yourself staggering amounts of money.

Certainly beats my morning of getting up and going for breakfast in Bethnal Green in the pissing rain

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Wow Toby going as well, this is a serious re-build underway now!

Loved Toby for us but time to re-build the defence for our future.

COYS

 

[Yorkville Spur]

As a fan, Toby in Qatar is such a waste. I hope he can find a better footballing situation. Money talks, of course, but I’d like to be able to see him play and he needs to stay sharp for the WC.

 

[Yiddo100]

Is there that much of a difference between Qatar and Belgium football leagues? I know nothing about both tbh but Qatar have put a decent amount into their football since they paid for the World Cup and there national team seems to have come on a fair bit. Of course it’s probably aswell though.

 

[panoma]

Will be sad to see him go. The last of the best back 4 I’ve seen us have - Walker/Toby/Jan/Rose. Criminal he hasn’t won something with us, but then that goes for most players the last few years!

I doubt footballers view trophies the same way fans does. When he hang up his boots, it's the riches and security for his familiy that's the real trophy.

He can look back on his career with pride regardless.

 

[dagraham]

Would still rather Sanchez and Dier leave before him.

 

[Haddock]

So we’re selling him for more than we bought him for? Incredible deal for Spurs and probably Toby as well. Genuinly believe him coupled with Jan were among the best CB’s in the for a couple of seasons.

Wish him nothing but the best.

 

[fortworthspur]

Ive always wondered why a richer club didnt come in for him. He's been so consistent week-in week-out for years.

 

[coysjod]

The life of a top footballer is genuinely incredible isn’t it? Woke up today, flown out to Qatar in no doubt luxurious circumstances, knowing full well you’re about to earn yourself staggering amounts of money.

Certainly beats my morning of getting up and going for breakfast in Bethnal Green in the pissing rain

Breakfast? Oh luxury...

 

[Yiddo100]

Would still rather Sanchez and Dier leave before him.

I think we all would but this seems a good deal and we might not receive any offers for the other two