themanupstairs

We didn't even get to contract negotiation with them 2 deals Not the point. The players' agents will know this and will have informed the players they represent about the new tv deal. It's not so hard to imagine players thinking, "why move to England now, when I could possibly get a bigger wage next season" etc.. Plus I'm pretty sure the players and their agents will have a good idea about the range of salaries we'd be looking to offer them.

Does the new tv money kick in next season? If so, could it be that players like Debuchy and Douglas for example, are holding out until next season in the hope that they could earn more money in wages?

These have been my thoughts over the past two weeks. Let's hope so.

Like to see Amalfitano and Marveaux start this game behind Ba. Edit: It's a crying shame the Ameobis aren't fit for this.

It's how Spurs do business somewhat. Always seem to sell for extortionate amounts, and buy for practically f*** all. Not really. Hyperbole, I know. But come on, they could technically end up making a profit having BOUGHT Adebayor 12/13: £38m spent to date 11/12: £8m 10/11: £18.5m 09/10: £32m 08/09: £87m 07/08: £48.5m 06/07: £49m 05/06: £34m 04/05: £16.5m 03/04: £14.2m Fuck me, you go the extra mile to prove a point. Fair enough. Now i'm all:

It's how Spurs do business somewhat. Always seem to sell for extortionate amounts, and buy for practically f*** all. Not really. Hyperbole, I know. But come on, they could technically end up making a profit having BOUGHT Adebayor

What does that actually mean? If they move, how can we be triggered? He's not the most eloquent English speaker. This is in relation to his comment about our targets being secure at their clubs. If that changes, we'll make our moves. Fair enough, but apart from agreeing fees how else can they change? Formal transfer requests? That's one option. Alternatively the players could pass little written notes to their agents.

It's how Spurs do business somewhat. Always seem to sell for extortionate amounts, and buy for practically fuck all.

He makes it sound like someone is going to break in, bundle a player into a van and drive him off to a new club. You don't have to be careful, you just have to turn them all down! Depends how much is offered, would you turn down 20 million for Cabaye? On deadline day, yes. Its good money. Not a chance for 20m. Not when complete knackers like Downing are going for 18m.

What does that actually mean? If they move, how can we be triggered? He's not the most eloquent English speaker. This is in relation to his comment about our targets being secure at their clubs. If that changes, we'll make our moves.

Should definitely be involved tonight ffs! Done more than enough in his first leg cameo to deserve a place on the bench. I'm quite certain he will score if given 15 minutes or more.

Apparently they will bring in Llorente if they manage to sell Carroll.

This game will be a welcome respite from the suicide watch in the transfer thread. Can't wait for those 2 hours to keep us all occupied with something other than transfer deadline day.

Thing is I think Carroll with either of the two of them would be a better partnership than Ba and Cisse are. And to hell with the not liking being rotated. Play well and force the manager to keep picking you. Competition is a good thing, frankly I'd be concerned about the mental strength of any player who took a huff because they had competition brought in for their place. In principle I totally agree, but we've already seen that Pardew seems willing to pander to Ba with this whole 'he wants to play through the middle and he will' 4-4-2 thing. Part of me can't believe that's the only reason he's playing 4-4-2. Do you really think a manager would play what he believes is a weaker system in order to keep one player happy? I know it seems that way, it really does, but it's mental surely? He's playing the percentages with 442. Two deadly finishers like our boys up front in the penalty area is bound to get us goals. That's the way he sees it imo.

probably means they'll keep Spearing now. Excellent.

AEL Limassol (my local club in Cyprus) is away to Anderlecht in tonight's CL qualifier. Leading 2-1 from the first leg, and only need to draw. Never in a million years would I have imagined they would be anywhere near European football never mind the CL group stages. Should they get through, all hell will break loose tonight.

Thought he was one of their better prospects? Would it not be worth trying to develop this lad instead of spending money on guys like Allen? Have to admit I thought he was younger than 23, mind. eh? he's a train wreck of a footballer

Such a lovely little player is Afellay. Not an expert on his injury history though. He did seem to flit in and out of highlight reels in the last few years. Has it been injury? form? does he have attitude issues?

Pretty sure the manager, chief scout and owners aren't sat around twiddling their thumbs while NO readers contemplate suicide this week. I find it impossible to believe that Ashley still doesn't realize the benefit of a strong functioning squad. Most transfers really are very complicated, and we cannot be certain of what has been going on behind the scenes. We all want a competitive squad, we all want to see NUFC win many more matches than we lose. That includes the manager and the owners. I do believe they are on a quest to achieve the best possible finish this season, using last season's relative success as a springboard. Oldtype hit the nail on the head with his post. Not sure if it was in thread or not, but it sums up my view perfectly.

RIP old Fred

We're gonna get our socks blown off this week aren't we?

Oh lord! That's brilliant. It's also a Giggs from earlier in the thread... So I'll ask the same question... Does 4 down not remind you of someone... Cajun?

Simpson's problem imo is very similar to Obertan's. All the athletic ability in the world, and nee football brain to go with it. Simpson is very reactive, when he should be proactive - reading the game etc..

How do you measure commitment and desire? Playing to the whistle instead of whining to the ref while play goes on (and your team is disadvantaged) to save face is a good start This isn't one of the 'Jose Enrique body language speculation' moments. He also seems to let his defensive partners to cover up for his error rather than making the effort to make amends. I've actually noticed him do the opposite, to the detriment of the team. Too often he's out of position "covering" the CB's, completely unaware that he's lost the wide player he's meant to be marking.