The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The Gonads on the Line Edition 30th August 2013

[HobbitSpur]

Presumably Joe Lewis is Q - all seeing all powerful and you don't hear off him often but he when he does, he makes his presence known!

Or Charlie from Charlie's Angels, be a good photo shop with Levy, Baldini & AVB as the angels!!

 

[GetSpurredOn]

Fact.
We have, positionally, a fully stocked squad now, all relevant positions quality starters, and quality like for like cover.
Once Eriksen is confirmed (on the OS), then technically I wouldn't care if the window closed, as we'll go onwards with near perfect balance.
The only issues remaining, is if we decide to upgrade at LB (on Ekotto) and CF (on Adebayor). If we do, fan-bloody-tastic. If we don't, we still have two high calibre players there, just questionable attitudes.
This is the best transfer window I've seen. And seeing those rough calculations above, that we've done it for a net spend of just £1m, even better from the club's perspective. (Arguably, if Bale breaks the works transfer record, we could even make a profit this window)...

 

[HobbitSpur]

I said this to a mate earlier, he informed me that, whilst at Sunderland last year, they played Arseanal, Walcott scored 1 and had 5 shots at goal. At the time I found that quite concerning, then I remembered that, whilst at Sunderland, he wasn't being protected/shielded by the likes of Capoue, Paulinho, Sandro, Dembele. He didn't have the hardworking & extremely strong Chadli in front of him either.

I personally think that Rose will be fine with Walcott. There's also the added bonus that he's one of few full-backs that is actually (probably?) able to eliminate the prospect of Walcott knocking the ball past him & simply skinning him for pace down the line. I'd imagine AVB is also concerned as little as I am, hence Rose not featuring last night?

Was Walcott playing when Rose scored the screamer in 2010??

 

[gilzeantheking]

I don't quite believe this but apparently we are poised to spend at least another £40m.

Best. Window. Ever

I thought this could point to Hulk

 

[ackie]

ITK or onion?

Was told we may come back for him earlier when he signed new contract and was told A.Villa was looking for winger/striker. just adding the 2+2 i guess.

 

[theicemanspursscotty]

Yep Walcott played in the Danny rose screamer game

 

[Gaz_Gammon]

I don't quite believe this but apparently we are poised to spend at least another £40m.

Best. Window. Ever

Is the pound going out of circulation to be replaced after Sep 1st by the groat?

 

[moomin]

Was told we may come back for him earlier when he signed new contract and was told A.Villa was looking for winger/striker. just adding the 2+2 i guess.

iiiiiiiiiiiinttttttttteresting

 

[PS66]

Just seen the itk. Im goin to come in my knickers

 

[lol]

Was told we may come back for him earlier when he signed new contract and was told A.Villa was looking for winger/striker. just adding the 2+2 i guess.

15 + lennon or sig? will be very attractive for them tbh

 

[Misfit]

I think we are signing Christian Benteke!

OK, we're taking the piss now. Bobby and Benteke as our strikers?

Hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Let's give it the old college try. Make it rain-ier, Daniel.

MOAR. I NEED MOAR SIGNINGS.

 

[felmani26]

Well Lamela always seemed to be a Bale replacement and Eriksen, formerly Willian, was the other attacking option from midfield.

You'd think that the remaining funds will be dedicated to a left back and a striker with question marks over Ade, Benny, Siggy and Lennon's future at the club and Carroll seemingly destined for a loan.

I don't think we've been linked to any other full back than Coentrao so i think we will try and push this one through best we can but as for striker, this could be a real left field signing as there's been very little speculation in this position.

 

[Spursidol]

The lovely thing is that this is the first summer window in a while where we aren't going into deadline day feeling discontent with the squad. I really want Coentrao and others are in but if it doesn't happen it's not the end of the world.

Baldini has really shown his worth this window but full credit to Levy for putting his faith in him. Who said an old dog couldn't learn new tricks.

Don't think he's ever had £100m tpo spend before - so he's had to re-think his strategy as he couldn't spend it all at the end of the TW.

So this TW he decided to dominate it !

 

[WorthATry]

Yep Walcott played in the Danny rose screamer game

But Rose wasn't playing at left-back in those days.

 

[atoubasrightfoot]

Blimey, another 40 million. I remember right back at the start of the window when we thought our top signing might be Callum Mcmanaman....

 

[ackie]

Could the 40million be for Fabio and Christian???
That would mean more than one player coming in.
It would also IMO fit the goat itk.
And it would complete our LUST - I mean what the team needs.

 

[faze_coys]

shouldnt sell lennon, we need options, and different ones at that... the only traditional winger in our squad

 

[CJMurray]

I think i'd legit shit myself if we signed Benteke. Not that it'll happen.

 

[Misfit]

Could the 40million be for Fabio and Christian???
That would mean more than one player coming in.
It would also IMO fit the goat itk.
And it would complete our LUST - I mean what the team needs.

We might also get in £20m+ from outgoings as well yet.

I don't know what to do with myself. This weekend is going to be the tits.

 

[Henderson Yid]

Is the pound going out of circulation to be replaced after Sep 1st by the groat?

Half a sheckel for an old ex leper?