The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The Twitterati - 10th January

[playboypaul]

Like the 'explosive pace' part. South Korea produce good players, technically adept and hard working but, to quote Wenger, they often 'lack a little bit physically'.

Yeah thats what I like about them. They are extremely hard working and that chasing down at the front is exactly what we need to make AVB's tactics work perfectly. If I'm honest, I think we have our fair share of lazy players and for someone to lead by example and maybe shame the others in to doing the same as they are would be a good thing.

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Remember when we were linked to Milan Badelj? Doing really well for Hamburgers this season.

Yeah, saw his stats recently, puts him right up there as one of the best DM's in europe, luckily we have Sandro though.

 

[Spurger King]

No worries mate and apologies for being defensive just think he is a good guy who got a bit overexcited at times

Yep I've said a few times that I like/liked a lot of his comments. Had a couple of conversations with him when I used to use twitter as well, and I'd never question his support of Tottenham. I think he just got carried away, and at some point it became difficult to take anything itk-related he said seriously.

 

[Mouse!]

Yeah, saw his stats recently, puts him right up there as one of the best DM's in europe, luckily we have Sandro though.

Yeah, he's like a cross between Hudd and Sandro.

 

[Snarfalicious]

Heung Min-Son has 6 goals on 24 shots. Pretty impressive.

 

[Gedson100]

Before the world starts crediting anyone with the Lloris transfer again i'll just point this nugget of ITK out from Hertyid (28 August) once again:

Hugo was a funny one. Rumour has it they turned down a bid from us a month ago, we never bid any more and then they call us yesterday and say ok yours if you still want.

It rang true then and to my mind, unless told otherwise, it still does.

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Heung Min-Son has 6 goals on 24 shots. Pretty impressive.

Yeah, his finishing looks very, very good.

 

[Mouse!]

00:46...sublime!

Celebration with Rafa at 1:44...Sylvie should have seen it coming.

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Yeah, he's like a cross between Hudd and Sandro.

I just found the article i was refering to, Bedelj got rated no1 DM in Europe, Sandro came in 6th, but in arguably a more physical league, very impressive player though http://www.whoscored.com/Blog/gm0lf...s-Europes-Best-Battling-Defensive-Midfielders

 

[McFlash]

This is the actual Bild article:

http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/h...en-tottenham-jagt-toreaner-28044816.bild.html

Translation =

Heung Min Son (20) and Tolgay Arslan (22) are thick pals, were also in the training camp in Abu Dhabi almost inseparable. But perhaps the paths of the two HSV youngsters will soon separate.
For Tottenham chasing the HSV Korean.
Ironically, the former employer of HSV-star Rafael van der Vaart and sporting director Frank Arnesen has the name of Son at the top of the wish list.
The Spurs, who play a strong season and third in the Premier League to Champions League Course will once again stoking personnel. Sons more than six league matches to the rocket sprints into a frenzy.
In addition to the Hamburg Koreans the Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon to make (25) legs.The England international will have some competition on the right side of attack.
Also, Sonny with 1.84 meters almost 20 inches longer than Lennon (1.65 m), which gives advantages in the header.
"The Spurs always try the best talent from around the world to retain them. Why they are almost every year "top, says van der Vaart.
But Son (HSV contract until 2014) is not cheap for Tottenham. Around ten million euros, the north London must surely make loose.

So funny, in so many places!

 

[Mouse!]

I just found the article i was refering to, Bedelj got rated no1 DM in Europe, Sandro came in 6th, but in arguably a more physical league, very impressive player though http://www.whoscored.com/Blog/gm0lf...s-Europes-Best-Battling-Defensive-Midfielders

Yeah I read that the other day, someone posted it on the front page of SC. Personally can't imagine a better DM than Sandro though.

 

[Gedson100]

00:46...sublime!

Celebration with Rafa at 1:44...Sylvie should have seen it coming.

We've got to sign him just so everyone can shout

'GO ON, MY SON!' or 'GO ON MIN SON'

...every time he gets the ball

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Yeah I read that the other day, someone posted it on the front page of SC. Personally can't imagine a better DM than Sandro though.

Yep, Sandro got rated the best DM in England, I would put that over the best in Germany.

 

[Mouse!]

Lots of bargains to be found in the Korean Leagues i'd wager.

 

[Gedson100]

Lots of bargains to be found in the Korean Leagues i'd wager.

That's fine if you want [insert generic racial stereotype here] type of players but will they fancy a cold/wet/dark, December/January/February, evening/night/cup-tie, against Stoke/Bolton/Accrington Stanley [delete as necessary]?

Well?

 

[Mouse!]

That's fine if you want [insert generic racial stereotype here] type of players but will they fancy a cold/wet/dark, December/January/February, evening/night/cup-tie, against Stoke/Bolton/Accrington Stanley [delete as necessary]?

Well?

Well it's mandatory to do a certain amount of military service in South Korea. You'd hope that if they can cope with that they can cope with those things. Not sure whether they do their service at the beginning or end of their careers though.

 

[TheAmerican]

I would love Son, there was a big bit about him on the Bundesliga Review show a few months ago. The guy REALLY seems to love it at Hamburg, he is very close to his surrogate family and everything. I'm sure we would need to provide him with a nice contract and/or bonuses.

 

[Gedson100]

Well it's mandatory to do a certain amount of military service in South Korea. You'd hope that if they can cope with that they can cope with those things. Not sure whether they do their service at the beginning or end of their careers though.

Son's wiki said he left school at 16 to go to the German leagues.

So I imagine he's dodged the draft (maybe?). Is that the type of player we want !??!!

 

[Misfit]

Wipey coped with the physical side easily enough.

 

[Mouse!]

I would love Son, there was a big bit about him on the Bundesliga Review show a few months ago. The guy REALLY seems to love it at Hamburg, he is very close to his surrogate family and everything. I'm sure we would need to provide him with a nice contract and/or bonuses.

Well he can't love it that much as he's said he won't be signing a new contract.