idg the Gabriel Jesus point - what is his position according to Whoscored? as a first choice striker he feels like a busted flush at this point, hence the overtures to Kane
― Windsor Davies, Saturday, 26 June 2021 13:20 (three years ago) link
He's a bit of a false 9 isn't he? Drops deep a fair bit whenever I watch them, maybe he's just looking for the ball but he defo no longer appears to be the out and out goalscorer he looked when he started out with city
― ignore the blue line (or something), Saturday, 26 June 2021 13:41 (three years ago) link
He often kinda seems a bit lost
― ignore the blue line (or something), Saturday, 26 June 2021 13:42 (three years ago) link
Windsor Davies at 3:20 26 Jun 21"idg the Gabriel Jesus point - what is his position according to Whoscored? as a first choice striker he feels like a busted flush at this point, hence the overtures to Kane"an idle, off the cuff point, badly made *hands up* I guess while reading the posts about the Grealish to Mancity thing, just remembered that g.jesus anomaly on whoscored, I mean, grealish is more of a replacement for an 'out of favour' Sterling or Bernardo, for sure...G.Jesus getting enough good ratings over the season to be considered top 2nd striker position in a team of the season seemed to contradict my thoughts over the season, but they are not my club and I guess I don't watch enough!!any needle about the brit thing is a bit of a take on the latest tabloid fueled hype beast of an english born player that seems before they really have convinced consistantly on the pitch, I see grealish as a talented performer but the gazza comparisons/fanboying/ 100 mil valuations seem off to me..he scored 6 goals last season
― Swanswans, Saturday, 26 June 2021 13:43 (three years ago) link
Grealish is overwhelming
I was the other way about him when spurs were linked initially, going way back, but i had an eye on him thereafter and there just aren't any other players with his combination of positive characteristics out there as a ball carrier, creator, nuisance, end product.
100 million isnt what it was and hes every bit in that range
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:00 (three years ago) link
Scored six goals but created how many chances? Anyway you don’t get the whole picture from stats with Grealish, the key thing with him is how rarely he fails to do something good and positive with the ball when he receives it. This has a multiplier effect on even his most mediocre teammates who visibly gain confidence by feeding off Grealish. Idk I’m torn cause obviously I believe he is secretly the next best player in the world and people still haven’t quite caught up to it, otoh there is much to dislike about his current explosion onto the wider national consciousness and yeah the Gazza comparisons and all that stuff is tediousBasically can you all fuck off and leave Aston Villa to enjoy the greatest player of his generation in peace, thank you
― Windsor Davies, Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:20 (three years ago) link
Yeah, think notably all his mercurial aspects are off the pitch w/r/t his potentially degrading shins and disgraceful antics; he very consistently causes something positive to happen when he gets the ball at his feet, although this is frequently "going to ground easily" to "win a free kick" because some cunt clatters him
His finishing isn't great and he's not that much of a crosser so much as he gets into such dangerous positions in the area and pulls so many players with him that a simple square ball puts somebody else in with a great chance
I wish he would just actually score the Maradona goal at some point though
― hiroyoshi tins in (Sgt. Biscuits), Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:27 (three years ago) link
lol at Windsor, I'd like grealish a lot more if he stuck by villa a while long, in their resurgent moment.....darragh, well, I think saka is a player as talented as grealish and maybe more... but crucially, he isn't as palatable to tabloid journo's..... I wish he played for Nigeria.
― Swanswans, Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:29 (three years ago) link
before they really have convinced consistantly on the pitch
you're missing the point tho, he has been the best player in c. 90% of games he's played in for the last 3 or 4 years. he has convinced consistently on the pitch, no one moreso. you've just not been watching.
― Windsor Davies, Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:37 (three years ago) link
he's also stuck with Villa longer than many players would've done already
― Take me home, Jordan Rhodes (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:41 (three years ago) link
Yeah I mean he signed a new five year deal last year after we finished 17th! I assume there's more to that which may shake out this summer but he didn't have to
I just wish we weren't so broke and shit for so much of the time he was establishing himself, the idea of him going now just when he would have finally had another potentially deadly creative player on the other flank to share the load is :(
― hiroyoshi tins in (Sgt. Biscuits), Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:46 (three years ago) link
you know what, I do watch, I'm not a villa fan but I see a player who has great close control and dribbling ability, who can create some chances and score the odd goal, he draws fouls regularly with his dribbling style, etc....i am super happy to be the guy who says Jack grealish is a good, sometimes great player but is also riding his own hype train to nowhere......in real terms..i'd like actually week in, week out, match winning performances terms......for a season or two...I mean, just get jack to double figures goals for a season or two...and then I, too, will shave the "i <3Jack" love heart in my pubes....
― Swanswans, Saturday, 26 June 2021 14:59 (three years ago) link
Saka?
A hoy hoy is that you?
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Saturday, 26 June 2021 17:52 (three years ago) link
saka at 19 has it all, he will just get better and better, he's ozil meets bergkamp, he's that crafty a playmaker and he will score consistently...ahoy, nope, wrong poster, tho recognise the name from old posts on ilf and footie threads of yore
― Swanswans, Saturday, 26 June 2021 18:27 (three years ago) link
Nah i know he posted only a week back.
But like, still
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Saturday, 26 June 2021 18:45 (three years ago) link
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Saturday, 26 June 2021 18:52 (yesterday) bookmarkflaglink
lol don't get me involved, i'm a long way from the crap i used to say on here
lol at ozil meets bergkamp tho, i def said something as stupid about idk wilshere
― a hoy hoy, Sunday, 27 June 2021 18:05 (three years ago) link
Not hating on swans or saka tbc, each of whom look ok from early evidence
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Sunday, 27 June 2021 18:35 (three years ago) link
Nuno no then.
It's going to be Ryan Mason isn't it
― groovypanda, Monday, 28 June 2021 13:26 (three years ago) link
With news that Nuno Espírito Santo is about to take up the manager’s role at Fenerbahce, Tottenham will now be setting up walk-in centres up and down the country for anyone interested in managing Spurs.Just google ‘Spurs walk-in centre’ to find your local centre.— Football Mumble (@football_mumble) June 28, 2021
― A viking of frowns, (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Monday, 28 June 2021 13:31 (three years ago) link
I’m surprised you can’t get odds on Andre Villas-Boas at this stage.
― Scampo di tutti i Scampi (ShariVari), Monday, 28 June 2021 13:38 (three years ago) link
Fenerbahce? He must be on some wage to have ended up there.
― Are Animated Dads Getting Hotter? (Tom D.), Monday, 28 June 2021 13:57 (three years ago) link
BREAKING: Patrick Vieira has agreed to become the new Crystal Palace manager.— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 29, 2021
― groovypanda, Tuesday, 29 June 2021 11:29 (three years ago) link
Taking the french exit a bit hard, ffs
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Tuesday, 29 June 2021 12:02 (three years ago) link
He'll wake up next tues like wtf
Nuno back on, apparently.
― Scampo di tutti i Scampi (ShariVari), Tuesday, 29 June 2021 19:04 (three years ago) link
Done and confirmed. Nuno Espirito Santo has signed his contract as new Tottenham manager until June 2023, official statement confirms. ⚪️ #THFC #Spurs— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2021
― Scampo di tutti i Scampi (ShariVari), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 19:23 (three years ago) link
Two year deal sounds about right.
I like him anyway
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 19:26 (three years ago) link
He seems like a great guy.
The two major concerns would be whether he’s any less defensive than Mourinho and any less in the pocket of his agent but I hope it works out.
― Scampo di tutti i Scampi (ShariVari), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 19:37 (three years ago) link
He seems to be very much in the pocket of his agent. Do Spurs fans want a team bristling with Portuguese players in that case?
― Are Animated Dads Getting Hotter? (Tom D.), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 19:39 (three years ago) link
Tactics are a nonsense if players can just go to the chairman and get you sacked.
He wont have anything to do with who stays or leaves.
Likeability is his best asset.
Im embracing the realities of life under this rotten fucking cunt that runs us.
― Eschew things thirty two times before swallowing them (darraghmac), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 19:42 (three years ago) link
Xp, Portuguese players like Neves and Podence would be a great addition to the squad. The problem has been that Spurs have taken on Mendes clients that have been a terrible fit.
I was going to say that it will be interesting to see how quickly they are linked with Sergio Oliveira, the player Gattuso was booted from Fiorentina for trying to buy, but they already were on Tuesday.
― Scampo di tutti i Scampi (ShariVari), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 19:48 (three years ago) link
Sancho to Man U -
The deal includes £5m in add-ons but they have been described as quite difficult to reach.
The mind boggles.Meanwhile Arsenal have signed Tavares, of "Heaven Must Be Missing A Holding Midfielder" fame.
― alan dean impostor (Matt #2), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 20:02 (three years ago) link
good luck Nuno
within reason, obv
― Take me home, Jordan Rhodes (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 30 June 2021 20:42 (three years ago) link
Ever Given released
Sign for centre of spurs defence obv
― fix up luke shawp (darraghmac), Monday, 5 July 2021 10:18 (three years ago) link
Vacancy: Graphic designer at Burnley FC (£15-20k 🤔)https://t.co/RR6XLNzoQY #mediajobs— Gary Taphouse (@garytaphouse) July 5, 2021
If I had studied graphic design for 3-4 years I'd apply for a job vacancy in a Burnley cotton mill ahead of one at Burnley fc. Anyway they likely aren't the only offenders but still please finally fuck off to the little leagues where you belong etc...
― MoMsnet (calzino), Monday, 5 July 2021 10:49 (three years ago) link
That reminds me, I once had an interview for a job with Rangers! Had to go to Ibrox Park and everything. Christ, I'd forgotten all about that. I wouldn't have minded working there tbh but I'd probably have been first out the door when they had all their financial problems.
― Are Animated Dads Getting Hotter? (Tom D.), Monday, 5 July 2021 10:57 (three years ago) link
the safest employee at a football club is the Kitman, the one at our club was telling people in the bookies he was still getting paid when the club was in administration and facing possible liquidation + the players hadn't been paid for a month. Shite job though!
― MoMsnet (calzino), Monday, 5 July 2021 11:09 (three years ago) link
Excellent "Coutinho to Wolves" banter on that Twitter tonight
― Southgate Serves Imperialism (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 8 July 2021 19:45 (three years ago) link
― Are Animated Dads Getting Hotter? (Tom D.), Monday, July 5, 2021 3:57 AM (three days ago) bookmarkflaglink
i applied for a job at the sfa which i was eminently qualified for and didn't even get an interview.
― 《Myst1kOblivi0n》 (jim in vancouver), Thursday, 8 July 2021 19:59 (three years ago) link
Official and confirmed. Rui Patricio joins AS Roma from Wolves on a permanent deal for €11m + add ons. José Sá will be his replacement at Wolverhampton. 🇵🇹 #ASRoma #Wolves— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2021
― groovypanda, Wednesday, 14 July 2021 08:59 (three years ago) link
Reports in Spain that Spurs have agreed a fee of €30m plus Sanchez for Kounde, and Kounde has said ‘lol, no’.
― Scampo di tutti i Scampi (ShariVari), Wednesday, 14 July 2021 12:00 (three years ago) link
Levy out
― fix up luke shawp (darraghmac), Wednesday, 14 July 2021 13:48 (three years ago) link
Ah, love those mooted swap deals
― hiroyoshi tins in (Sgt. Biscuits), Wednesday, 14 July 2021 14:35 (three years ago) link
Perhaps Skipp + £3 million could be the 2021 version of Josh Onomah + £3 million
― hiroyoshi tins in (Sgt. Biscuits), Wednesday, 14 July 2021 14:46 (three years ago) link
Not fuckin likely, skipp is super
― fix up luke shawp (darraghmac), Wednesday, 14 July 2021 21:04 (three years ago) link
didn't think varane had that good a Euros, but if utd end up with him and Sancho that's not a bad summer.
― oscar bravo, Wednesday, 14 July 2021 21:10 (three years ago) link
Spurs to get Gollini on a loan/ buy arrangement like Lo Celso apparently.
Will be very interesting to see how long Lloris stays as first choice, if it happens.
― Scampo di tutti i Scampi (ShariVari), Monday, 19 July 2021 21:06 (three years ago) link
Never heard of him but i vote 0 days
― fix up luke shawp (darraghmac), Monday, 19 July 2021 23:04 (three years ago) link
(lloris actually had a strong season imo but a bit is a bit)