Jermaine Naffin' Pennant
Monday, 06 July 09, 12:45 PM · Comments (121)
As my dear old mum always used to say, If you haven't anything nice to say... just you go and sit down next to Harry, you'll get on like a house on fire.
And so that's the latest morsal to come a tumblin' down from t'top table today. Jermain/e Whatsisname has been contacted. By us. Stone me. What a fiasco. First Barry then Santa Cruz, neither of which are very good really and now we're left horse trading over people who's assist rate is only eclipsed by their ability to get up your nose.
I know, let's put in a megabid for Joey Barton. What about telling Mike Ashley that we''ll give him £20 million and it's up to him who he sticks in the cab.
Can you judge my mood here?
Figo on a golf course? Sounds good. As does Figo in a velour tracksuit playing the slots in Vegas. At thirty six leading the line at The Lane? Do me a favour.
Hotspur, Alcatrazz, out.
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"Just remember one thing my son - no-one is bigger than the club. The club will be here long after you go. Us supporters ain't mugs (well, not too many!). To end - if you don't want us and our club ain't big enough for you, then f*ck right off." Dannyboy
"We're very lucky in the band in that we have two visionaries, David and Nigel, they're like poets, like Shelley and Byron. They're two distinct types of visionaries, it's like fire and ice, basically. I feel my role in the band is to be somewhere in the middle of that, kind of like lukewarm water." Derek Smalls
"Can you hear me! Tommy Trinder, Johnny Haynes, Dodi Fayed, Wolfy Smith.......your boys took a hell of a beating!" Sydney Wale
"Each season, there is a team that goes into freefall and gets sucked into the relegation scrap. losing becomes a habit, like winning and if we ain't careful, that team could be us." Dannyboy
"Clearly my words have gone to the highest level. Expect him gone in May" Jolsgonemental
"As a Spurs supporter of no half-measure, I will continue to support Jol, Hughton, the squad and the entire club, to the best of my ability and at all times" Yid 15
"I hear Glenn Hoddle has found God. That must have been one hell of a pass." Jasper Carrott
"White Hart Lane was always a place where I felt I belonged." David Ginola
"I would run through brick walls for Spurs." Graham Roberts
"Even now, when I go over to my mother'S house and dig out the old tracksuit tops I wore, it makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. I like to think i am part of a special family. I am no longer connected with the club on a daily basis, but i'm delighted with every win and sad about every defeat." Steve Perryman
"Any player coming to Spurs, whether he's a big signing or just a ground staff boy, must be dedicated to the game and to the club. He must never be satisfied with his last performance, and he must hate losing." Bill Nicholson
"Bill did so much for his beloved Spurs that we must never let his legacy fade. He must be our inspiration as we strive to ensure that a new era dawns here at White Hart Lane." Daniel Levy
" 'Oh dear, it's f*cked', is what I've always taken it to mean. I do have O-level Latin. Now they've stuck up a literal translation, in large letters: 'To dare is to do.' The words just stand there, on their own, not making much sense." Hunter Davies
"When Gazza came to the Spurs training ground for the first time got the ball, went round 8 players as if they were not there and then smashed the ball into the net. Just to see him play like that made the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Everybody stood there and applauded him." Terry Venables
"We will not be pushed around by a bunch of north London yobbos." Rupert Lowe, Southampton chairman, shortly before his manager Glenn Hoddle left for Spurs.
""I earned the right to be in the team and fought every game to be in it." Graham Roberts
"The worst thing Spurs ever did was get rid of Keith Burkinshaw. They never replaced him." Graham Roberts
"When you've finished playing football, young man, which is going to be very soon, I feel, you'll make a very good security guard." David Pleat to a 17yr old Neil Ruddock
"If someone wants to give you a bum steer on who we're after, then so be it. If you want to know, ask me, because I have a list of players we want and Robbie Keane isn't on it." Glenn Hoddle, then Spurs manager, shortly before paying 7 mill for ... Robbie Keane.
"The biggest regret of my whole football career was leaving White Hart Lane in 1970.....my interest in football weakened after that. I was heartbroken" Jimmy Greaves.
"I know more about smalz herring than I do about football." Sir Alan Sugar
"The trouble with Christian Gross is that no-one had heard of him. The communication wasn't brilliant and as captain I decided to explain to him how things worked and what the players liked and were used to. I do not believe he listened to a word I said." Gary Mabbutt
"Always had a bit of time, make a little bit of space, look up, bang. And you know he could put it on a postage stamp from 40 yards. Mmmmmmmmm...." Ron Manager aka Paul Whitehouse, Spurs fan on Glenn Hoddle
"I'm a miserable sod." Sir Alan Sugar
"The great fallacy is that the game is first and last about winning. It's nothing of the kind. The game is about glory. It's about doing things in style, with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom." Danny Blanchflower
"Man in the raincoat's blue & white army." Spurs fans unable to use George Graham's name, 1999.
"We like a tackle at Tottenham. we're not pansies, you know. " David Pleat
"I was sitting just a few feet away from David Pleat at the World Cup. He's a nice fellow, but the man is mad: certifiably, eye-spiningly mad." Danny Kelly
"The only thing wrong with White Hart Lane is that the seats face the pitch" Les Dawson
121 Comments · Add yours
Evening all. Yes, its been a rubbish transfer window but at least we're not throwing the baby out with the bath water. Does Pennant have a left foot? If not why? On Saturday night I cycled 120 miles from Hackney to the lost coastal city of Dunwich in Suffolk. This afternoon my bicycle was stolen. I believe there must be a message in there somewhere. Please help.
only 'naffing'?
These stories are a combination of journalists having a laugh and redknapp letting other managers know he's got options.
Chill out man.
Harry, mate, don't get your knickers in a twist yet, none of these no marks and has beens will sign for us, they can speak english for a start. Unfortunately spurs are standing still while every one else moves forward, look forward to no new signings and a dour season at the lane, Chin chin, i love this club!!!!
***************FOR SALE***********************
Bicycle, one previous (not very careful) owner.
A lot of miles on the clock and sand in the chain, but a nice runner.
Reply to johnnycheshunt:
The message is you should have stayed in Dunwich.........
Same ITK linked us with Benjani...
which was nice
ITK's are always wrong....right?
So basically we're trading one expensive arse reject for a free one that no-one else wants...?? Well i'll be a monkeys uncle if thats not the biggest slap in the face so far this year!! Whats next, Asshole Banger, i mean A Wenger being named as 'Arry's new assistant?? Van Rapist, i mean Persie named as our new Striker?? Well put me in a white shirt and stone me to death (i'll have the right colours!) we're turning into ''them''...!!!!
Any player who is not good enough for Pompey is not good enough for us. Nuff said.
Harry ,calm down dear or I will have to put your insurance premiums up.
Speaking of which can you tell 'Arry that the only cover I can offer on Figo is Lennon and/or Bentley -offer for acceptance in 7 days or will be withdrawn. (terms apply)
And another mad 'fro to look at everytime we play!!
While we´re at Pennant and Figo, I am sure that ´arry is out scouting in the Blue Square Premier league wheeling and dealing for a laugh. This would have to be the quietest transfer window for us in a very long time....
i agree. pennants shite, figo wouldn't have a place in our team thanks to modric and cana is a walking red card imo. downing can fuck right off. gimme bastos and i'll be happy. i dont think we need too much else. i'd like to see obika/rose/bostock given a few games. what's the worst that can happen. i think redknapp's statement about only needing 3 new faces is pretty spot on.
I'm quite happy that we're linked with everyone and signing no one. I think that HR isn't going the route that his predecessors went and signing anyone and everyone who would wear the jersey. We've had a bloated squad for some time now. I more anxious to see who we are going to sell and how much money we'll loose from their departures. I think less will be more this time around.
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evening all
pennant ffs; however is there something in teams having a minimum of 6 home players this season?
if so expect more of the same
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
Info about JOE COLE should have been on previous post
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
Is there some reason you keep posting the same link every day, Or is it just that this is your site and you're after a lot of hits?
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
Link doesnt work for me...what info re Joe Cole???
Reply to toddspur:
No not this season. We'd be fine anyway with English players. Keane, Daws, King, JJ, Thud, Bentley, Lennon, Defoe, Keane (Irish but would qualify I think as he started as a YTS at Wolves) and Bent. On top of this we've got all the young kids (Rose, Bostock, Obika, Mason, Smith, Parrett etc) As such even if we sold three of the above we'd still have plenty of home grown players.
Ahhhh....!!!!! Fcuk!!! Oh Dear I seem to have lost it - too many beers possibly, it's been a long day and an even longer transfer 'window' so far - window? It's completely opaque! I can see nothing, farce, joke, taking the piss? And only three players are not up for sale? What is going on? Well, from outside apparently nothing, for us. In Harry we trust? This is Alice in Wonderland stuff.
Reply to Ginge1:
cheers ginge...therefore;
Pennant; for fucks sake
Reply to Ginge1:
What are you moaning about, it is a nice bit of transfer info, are you a member?
Reply to johnnycheshunt:
Sorry to hear about your bike Johnny, well done for doing the Dunwich dynamo. Try going down brick lane at the weekend, you might catch pennant trying to flog it.
Reply to Ginge1:
The pikey is Irish is`nt he?
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
I'm not! What does it say? Ctrl C and then Ctrl V it!
Reply to dawaxman:
My mate has just told me.
"In the last day of the January transfer window, Quaresma was at Spurs having a medical. Apparently, we struck a deal with them. They could have Quaresma, only if we were allowed to sign Joe Cole in the Summer."
This guy also told me about Tony Adams being sacked about three days before it was announced, and also told me about Palacios before he joined aswell. So, he knows his stuff.
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
no
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
Read again.
"In the last day of the January transfer window, Quaresma was at Spurs having a medical. Apparently, we struck a deal with them. They could have Quaresma, only if we were allowed to sign Joe Cole in the Summer."
Defo, cos that kind of deal happens all the time....
Reply to Ginge1:
Sorry old chap
Reply to toddspur:
Got to be bollocks!!!!
Pennant related, my mate used to work with a lad who was a YTS @ Forest. Got injured and they fucked him off. Anyway he played for Nottingham county with a midfield four of him, JJ, Pennant & SWP. He says he's not bitter he never made it while the others rake in at least £30k per week!!!!!! I would be!!
Reply to modgod:
Dont shoot the messenger
Can't we put in a bid for sponge Bob square pants. It can't get any more stupider than this, can it?
Reply to Ginge1:
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
think mod was agreeing NTG?...Mod?
Reply to Ginge1:
Word.
Leave old Harry Red alone - he's the master...
you need at least 6 Jermain(e)s in a squad. We'll be over half way there when we sign Beckford as well!
There is a new directive coming in whereby
Cheer up!!
That smiley face slipped in there by mistake!
Zokora is supposed to be gone
Much as that Joe Cole story sounds like a big load of grade A bullplop, they have just signed Zhirkov, and by spending £18m on him that surely means Joey aint in Carlo's future plans? I say do whatever it takes to bring the lad to the lane, a bit of flair on the left, and proper support to the strikers from wide position, move modders into the middle with sgt wilson and we are laughing. Seems Levy still doesnt want to break the wage structure, but this summer is our chance to leap ahead of villa and everton if you ask me. (and close the gap a little between us and the scum, who once again arent spending.) plus now theres bloody city looking to pull away from the rest. we need to spend big on a few top quality established players, like joe cole, arjen robben and van nistelrooy.
plus all this talk of Pennant, Downing, Bassong etc is actually starting to depress me. I cant tell you how sick I felt when I saw the name Benjani in the same sentence as Tottenham. It would be worse than going back for Rasiak if you ask me. Of all the sh*t we have had to put up with in my lifetime of supporting Spurs, even through the Christian Gross days, never have I been so depressed about a transfer rumour
Someone tell me a Arry "crap purchase"?
there arent many; in fact i cant think of one;
chill fellow yids; in Arry we trust
Reply to KennYid:
Reply to dancingbarber:
Done
Reply to enormenuez:
Word em up, son, word em up.
Peace 5000 G
At last some sense, Joe Cole would actually strengthen the team, I would use whatever means and money it takes to sign him. Sell Zokora as we have Wilson now, and PLEASE dont sign any shite. By shite I mean a player who is no better than we have already. Crouch, Jones, Van Nistelroy, Pennant, etc, please Harry, dont touch any of them with a barge pole. This is Tottenham, not Portsmouth.
Reply to BrewCitySpur:
I agree...it's about time we took a good look at the squad and started getting rid of fringe players who don't want to be here anyway. I would much rather have Bentley as competition for Lennon than Pennant. Besides what we really need is one class striker.
Reply to toddspur:
Marco Boogers.
Pascal Chimbonda.
Reply to toddspur:
could be worse, I could be a ginger haired french speaking goon!
Reply to Billy the Yid:
We have four strikers, none of whom can head a ball, surely all of those strikers you mentioned would give us a player up front who could use his head. As such it would give us better balance and although Jones / Crouch are not world beaters they would allow us to have a plan B that we don't currently possess.
Reply to Ginge1:
booger it
think chimbo was out of necessity, cant speak of boogerman.....when you consider how many Arrys bought and sold he is still the master (you flamed haired frog)
Modric, Thud, don't think you'll find many better passers in the EPL. I think we lack a proper partnership. Its no good having four strikers who don't complement each other. The only pairing I've seen look promising out of the four we've got is Defoe & Pav and they only had a handful of games together. Keane & JD hasn't worked before, nor did Pav & Keane, Bent & Keane etc etc.
Keane was at his best next to Berba who held the ball up and allowed Keane to play off him. Bent had his best years at Charlton as a lone striker. JD looked good with Mido & Crouch who were both good in the air. I think we'd be as well getting rid of Bent or Keane and signing RVN, Huntelar, Crouch, Jones or someone of that ilk, maybe the young sweedish lad Berg (although he'd be the biggest gamble)
Reply to toddspur:
Easy Monty,
cos four right backs was never going to be enough! (Charlie, Super Al, Gunter, Smith and Zok if needed could / has played there!!!!)
Reply to toddspur:
Benjani!!!
Right i'm off to bed, you don't get to look this good without getting plenty of beauty sleep. Plus I'm getting tired of schooling you guys in the nuances of football and the like.
Hugs & Kissess xxx
Reply to Ginge1:
When WAS the last time he slept?
Reply to toddspur:
Younes Kaboul
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
HH - you've depressed me. Tonight was going to be the night. Im going to be doing a ginge1 and go to bed (my missus is a red head though, so it can't be all bad!).
Sweet dreams.
Reply to hoopspur:
Are you sure shes not Ginge in disguise?
Oops shuda been 'Ginge1 in disguise'
Reply to Erhieyid:
Scored some screamers... just forgot where his own 18 yard box was
Dont know how posts 71 & 72 happened, i wasn't even at the computer.
I read the other day old Redschnapps talking about how he and Levy had decided not to make any rash decisions regarding pushing the panic button whilst shopping for talent.
Then we get an arthritic ex-footballer disturbed on the 19th hole and news of the only other Jermain (other than the jackson fame variety) that you wouldn't touch with a shitty barge pole.
I have had a similar feeling whilst waiting to be forcibly ejected from a perfectly good plane with nothing but a bed-sheet to stop me from smashing in to the German countryside.
This time I feel that I am back on this big old hercules with no bed sheet on my back, merely a compilation of Spurs greatest near signings and a jam jar of Levy good will to cushion the fall....bugger!...I hate the transfer swindle I mean window.
Reply to toddspur:
David Nugent.
Florin Raducioiu.
Joey Beauchamp.
And now for some good news from TPC:-
Monday 6 July
COYS: Paxton53 – take this as you will but the person who told me (a)is as close as you can get to a "horse's mouth" source without actually being the source himself and (b)is a die hard Spurs fan who wants success as desperately as any of us on this board. He refused to mention any specific players (as he always does & which I respect him for as our ship has been far too leaky in recent transfer windows) but said that, as things stand, the deals being talked about would leave him "very dissapointed" as a Spurs fan. He threw in the caveat that things can change very quickly during transfer windows but confirmed that the deals we actually thought were a possibility offered, in his opinion, no significant upgrade to the first XI. Also said that Harry has been told that the budget is limited and he is going to have to be reliant on revenue raised from sales (although in fairness this is largely true every window for us). I pray to God he's wrong or something changes.
Noose's and stanley blades are now 2 for 1 in the Spurs shop!
It's only fair that you also refer to the number of times your best mate Darren was given great chances and missed.
Reply to Erhieyid:
can you please save the bad news for xmas. this should detract from the in-laws trying to force feed me Polish vodka.
It caught my eye during the unveiling of Winker at the Bernebeu that his Real Madrid shirt had a streak of urine across the shoulders, much like ours. Unlike our Puma shirt, though, Real's is Adidas.
There's yellow in Real's club emblem, so I guess the wee-wee stain is justifiable.
Not sure we merit wee-wee, though. Unless, having tried without success to emulate a Champions League club with winning football and success on the pitch, we've now resorted to piss as a last resort.
Look. Two streaks of piss. Take notice of us.
If any ITK's talk of info they've got from 'the horse's mouth' I foolishly assume they've been speaking to Ruud.
I don't know exactly where this Jermain Pennant nonsense came from but I think Hoopspur has got it banged to rights. Arry obviously has a fiendish plan to fill the squad up with as many Jermains as he can lay his hands on.
This a very odd transfer window. There have been so few deals by any Prem club let alone us.
Good news is that Waitrose has Got St Hallett Gamekeeper's reserve on special. At under seven squids it's a complete steal. I am of course sampling it right now as I settle down to watch "The Wire".
Could someone give me a shout if anything actually happens ?
Cheers
Reply to 9__37:
The yellow on Winkers shirt was the result of unfortunate eruptions from the multitude of spots on his boat race. The spots are God's way of balancing things up.
Is it 'banged to rights' or 'bang to rights'? And what exactly does it mean? I've always wanted to use the expression, but never felt confident to pull it off without muffling it at the last minute. I usually do a u-turn mid-stream and just say 'I think he's correct', or 'I think he's been apprehended' - although I'm not sure that 'correct' or 'apprehended' are appropriate, but I have to take an educated guess.
Reply to onedavemackay:
It turns out that, when asked who his favourite player was, the little boy invited to take part in the ceremony with Winker said 'Kaka'.
Sweet.
I think there's probably a surplus of yellow dye in the world, and clothing manufacturers have been asked to help distribute it little by little throughout the garment industry.
Of course, clothing manufacturers (being the mischievous lot they are) just couldn't keep their sense of humour in check and, ignoring official guidelines, poured an excess of it in the Barcode away kit.
But it's ultimately for the good of all, of course.
*Transfer speculation*
From the Guardian:
Even so Paulo da Silva, the Paraguay defender, out of contract at Toluca, of Mexico, is still expected to be Bruce's first recruit. Tottenham Hotspur, though, are thought to have entered the race for the 29-year-old centre-half and may yet attempt to hijack the deal.
"I have been offered a three year contract at Sunderland," said Da Silva. "But I am also awaiting an offer from another English Premier League club."
The answer is in Eric Partridge's book "A Dictionary of Catch Phrases American and British":
BANG TO RIGHTS! 'A fair cop'--a justifiable arest for an obvious crime; underworld, since before 1930. Hence, a police and London's East End catchphrase by 1935 at latest, and a fairly general slangy catchphrase since c. 1950. Note Frank Norman's engaging criminal reminiscences, "Bang to Rights," 1950. For the 'bang' part of the phrase cf. 'bang on!'; 'to rights' = rightfully.
BANG ON! was a bomber crews' catchphrase of WW2 and it meant that everything was all right; in the nuances 'dead accurate' and 'strikingly apposite', it was adopted by civilians in 1945 . . .
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So now I know.
Reply to 9__37:
Thank you for that.
An excellent illustration of why you are the "Bard" of this blog.
Arda is coming to spurs. I think he's a good fit. Lennon will shine this year. I am hopeful of another great wing addition which doesnt include the name Pennant.
Who's he? Ive neva erda Arda
Reply to NY Spurs:
Arda Turan ?
Where did you get this ?
Reply to NY Spurs:
Just watched him on youtube, hes like a left sided Lennon but with a lot more tricks, but could he get away with that in the Prem?
eeza turkish geeza
sorry not nearly as good
galatasary, great young left winger. signed with Nike.
you've plunged to new depths.
in passing over the last cpl of years I've noticed on e-soccer you've always had a loadabolox on your boloxog but come on. stop repuking others shite and at least come up with your own shite.
sad cunt
Reply to Ny Spurs:
You said he's coming. Why did you say that ?
Reply to shite:
Who?
Crawl back into your cage you Prepubescant Wank Stain
it was an unsolicited but impeccable source. I confess it was a surprise to me. things change, i may be proved wrong. but i am more than hopeful.
nuff said.
like anyone he would have to adapt, but i think he's a great long term answer to a long term problem. i was beyond thrilled after the dross of recent days.
Reply to Erhieyid:
HH regarding pennant you sensitive little fuck
Reply to shite:
Oi, less of the little!
I think we need to let our 'arry know the rules:
1. Selling players to the Arse always ends in tears.
2. Buying players who are Arse or ex Arse always ends in tears.
3. There are no exceptions to rule No.1 and rule No.2.
............that should put the Pennant nonsense to bed.
Moves for a 29 year old central defender are just patches on an old jacket, we need to be looking for a man to build around for the next 5 years. Unless we're moving to the sands at Blackpool whilst the new stadium is being built, we don't need more donkeys.
More seriously is the Joe Cole rumour. I think him one of the countries more skillful players, but he's a luxury which is why he's not a regular starter at Chelski. Do we want a trick-up-our-sleeve player to bring on and change games in the last 20 minutes? He disappears in games and his genius is sporadic as genius tends to be. As part of the England Squad great he's a great option, but we need core players not options: we need the cake ingredients, we can worry about the cream and cherries when its mixed and baked. But the old wet spam connection is there.....
I think in truth that most of this is smoke and mirror stuff and the silence from the Lane has got to be about covering our real tracks: at least I hope so. Harry has to know that we demand certain things in our tranfer dealings, one reason the last lot got their come-uppence. Trying to pass off ordinary crap as silk purses will not wash and he must know we know this.
Harry is also a pragmatist and I think he'll be reluctant to buy players that are not needed or not improvemenst on what we've got and I think he'll have prioritized according to where we are weakest. I think in many ways the silence is potentially more exciting than him casually mentioning his interest to the press in potential targets who can then be mopped up by Citeh or the bin dippers who have the money but lack the nose for a good deal.
apparently I am cavorting with a bunch of wankers, yes! would take more than a fucking brewery to say good things about pennant or those who link him to my love.
you silly little prick
harry couldn't fathom why a bentley was bought when we had already a lennon so why a pennant?
For Sale: Tiny German Pendant, not real diamond but cheap imitation, more Cubic Meconium than Cubic Zirconia. Ostentatious, some might say vulgar, but very very cheap. Liable to break after limited use.
Spurs oughta buy Landon Donovan the American bloke. he plays LM, ST, CF, he's real clever, composed, pacey for sure, like a speedy PSB (he does wear the number 10) played for bayern Munich on loan and scored 5 goals in 3 preseason matches but his club wanted him back and his
replacee pudolski never left. He was the world cup of 2002 rookie of the tournament, check him out on YouTube. Don't know if you saw his goal against brazil in the confeds cup or not.
Reply to AmericanSpur:
Not sure about him as a player, but his mrs would look nice in the west stand
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I suspect many of us had reservations about Redknapp when he was brought in.
He is obviously not the man needed to guide the club long term, although he did a very good job last term.
Every club he has been at has been littered with average-poor players. I wondered how long it would be until we were linked with the same type.
Pennant, Bellamy, Barton, Viduka, Benjani etc
If any of these turn up at WHL this SUmmer I will be devastated to be honest! WOuld rather not hav anyone in at all.
I have a horrible feeling that when Redknapp does go we will be left with a squad full of old mediocre players on long term contracts and a frankly awful back room coaching team, also on decent contracts...
I hope to god I'm wrong, but I don't particularly trust Harry.
Reply to Erhieyid:
works either way......... "I'm a lady you know!"
look, it's bloody frustrating but chill FFS!!!!
we are since harry a top 6 side with what we've got ok!!
harry will only buy players to improve the squad (if pennant comes in, it's only because bentley deal is done??? i can understand that.)
i would be looking at this joe cole thing a little more seriously now chelsea have got another lefty jerkoff and malouda is in pole position.
i quite like the look of m berg, he has a good touch and is very comfortable/natural in front of goal.
looks like were getting rid of bentley,zokora and bent so EXPECT 3 in good enough to walk in to the team.
with the manchester scum both with money to burn - no wonder we're keeping things quiet...it will happen for us especially as ronaldo's medical etc has passed - i wonder what would of happened if they detected a heart problem or something??
it will come good - gotta hope modric isn't being lined up by rednose
Reply to Sharpy:
The only club really moving forward are Man City and thtas for obvious reasons, however, I feel their weakest link is the manager and it therefore matters little who they buy.
Villa & Everton haven't bought, and each has lost a key player from last season, Man Utd have lost their 2 best players from last season and brought in the underwhelming Valencia and the perma-injured Owen, Arsenal have bought a 5ft 11" centre back to solve their soft centre and Chelsea have a striker who will not see the first team squad this side of the Olympics, a GK who's main job will be to make sure Cech's stupid padded hat is on straight and an £18m LB who can play LM when they already have Cole, Malouda and Cole in those positions.
No-one has made a move yet, and if you were expecting Reeal-style spending to project us to top4, you should know better. Even when on the verge of top four just needing the last few pieces of the jigsaw we went and bought Kaboul, Bent & Boateng and then sacked the manager.
So far this window has been a success, relatively speaking.
Harry will be out by October.
Reply to Ginge1:
Ginge darling - how was it for you?
Relaxes, slowly smoking his first cigarette of the morning.
Reply to jolsgonemental:
He will be managing the Belmarsh first eleven in the lag league
Reply to jolsgonemental:
Morning glass-is-empty-and-broken-and-I've-cut-myself-on-it!
Can I raise the Jimmy Taaarbuck issue?
I'm going to. I think he is not only worth persisting with, but think he will prove to be a world class player one day soon. Well I say that, he may never realise his full potential and I guess Harry sees him every day in training etc!!!
I just hope we keep him because I think he's a game changer and sometimes for the better.
Reply to Jack:
I'm not convinced about that, Defoe, Crouch and Johnson were all still at Pompey as were Kranjar (?) and Diarra would have been if they hadn't benn skint.
If you were told last year are main signing was going to be Wilson you (and nearly everyone on this blog including me) would have been dissapointed.
I do think the likes of Pennant and Benjani are absolute guff and the rumours are made up shite. Viduka has always caused us problems when ever we've played against him. He's old but on a free and I wouldn't be too upset if he signed. Barton is a great player, just a c*ck, would be upset if he signed but I'd give him a chance if it happened. Bellamy only just gone to City so can't see him going anywhere. I'd have had him in his prime, if he wasn't so injury prone would have been a very good player. Plus he'd have given us some balance bearing in mind for the last 20 years our team has been full of the biggest bunch of pansies.
The days of the Hollwood signings are over I'm afraid. Is this a bad thing? It makes our summer considerably more boring however have the Klinsman's, Ginola's, Berbatov's etc etc actually got us to where we want to be? We haven't had a really good season since I was at school! As such perhaps a manager coming in and buying players like Wilson and maybe more of his ilk (Kenny Jones, Scott Brown, Paul Scharner?) maybe derided by the masses but might get us to where we want to go?
Look at Everton, they've signed the likes of Jagelkia, Lescott, Cahill amongst others, all from the lower leagues for a few million. No Hollwood signings and they've been in the CL (albeit briefly).
Who knows?????
Reply to Finn:
Re 2 Do you include Jamie O'Hara in that ?
Reply to jolsgonemental:
The 25th to be exact
But he might not be out so much as inside.
Reply to hoopspur:
barely felt a thing!
Reply to jolsgonemental:
what, he'll announce he has feelings for the same sex in October? Where do you get your information?
Reply to Ginge1:
from Hot spurs and leather chaps.com
Reply to Poshspur:
I'm not going to say it'd make your face twitch too, because that's wrong.
I'm already detecting from certain quarters the exact kind of bullshit spin that was put on last season's transfer debacle.
The notion that less is more is sheer lunacy.
Reply to jolsgonemental:
Coming from the man who predicted BMJ's exit when the Dutch Napoleon was still knee deep in a WHL love in...
Mock ye not, fellow punters...
Please don't encourage the Posh. This blog is trying desperately to rid itself of quality posters and this sort of loose talk simply doesn't aid the cause....
What a load of bullocks this blog has become....Pennant was always going abroad.....Now confirmed to Zaragoza....