toontownman Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 If Townsend is coming in it probably safe to say we are shifting sissoko this window. I think that's a big gamble. While andros is probably a much better and natural winger our right side works fine with sissoko and Janmaat, could be dangerous changing our only tracking outlet that works. That said maybe he wants to deploy townsend on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 the sun claim we want Townsend and he wants to join. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hope its false as f***, I don't want Townsend if that means Sissoko is sold. Stupid move. I'd rather Townsend join and be a rotation player too, if anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Would be kinda nice to have a player or two at least on the periphery of the England team. Might make me give a fuck about international football again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 "It's safe to assume we are shifting Sissoko" on what basis? We've constantly stated we want him here, he's clearly our best player and there's literally no interest. It'll be Marv Gouff or Obertan back to France. I bet Marv's wages are shockingly high Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Would be kinda nice to have a player or two at least on the periphery of the England team. Might make me give a fuck about international football again. Also nice to sign a couple of players who actually have a real desire to be here. Assuming reports in the press are true anyway (with both saying they didn't want to go to Palace or West Brom and wanted to come here instead) Still not a fan of Townsend like, but perhaps if he gets the move he wants he can make a new start and do well, same goes for Shelvey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Can Townsend play on the left? Wouldn't make sense if we are after him to play on the right but that seems to be where he usually plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Townsend's record on wiki looks Sammy Ameobi-esque. 50 PL appearances for Spurs and 3 goals? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 He's never had a consistent run on either wing, we'd be gambling on potential again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Biggest concern with Townsend is that we badly need a couple of proper wide players that like to get crosses in, and Townsend is very much not that and will cut in and shoot at every opportunity. EDIT - which is shocking if the stat above is correct (3 goals) I'd still take, mind. Fresh start could be good for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Biggest concern with Townsend is that we badly need a couple of proper wide players that like to get crosses in, and Townsend is very much not that and will cut in and shoot at every opportunity. EDIT - which is shocking if the stat above is correct (3 goals) I'd still take, mind. Fresh start could be good for him. I wouldn't. I'm fed up of us having wingers who can't cross for shit. Sissoko is the best we've had in years as far as putting the final ball in, yet he gets plenty of criticism. We'd pretty quickly get fed up of Townsend if he couldn't get the deliveries in from wide consistently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Biggest concern with Townsend is that we badly need a couple of proper wide players that like to get crosses in, and Townsend is very much not that and will cut in and shoot at every opportunity. EDIT - which is shocking if the stat above is correct (3 goals) I'd still take, mind. Fresh start could be good for him. I wouldn't. I'm fed up of us having wingers who can't cross for shit. Sissoko is the best we've had in years as far as putting the final ball in, yet he gets plenty of criticism. We'd pretty quickly get fed up of Townsend if he couldn't get the deliveries in from wide consistently. Right now we're desperate so I'd take him if it's him or nothing, if only to offer us some options and give the nailed on starters some competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I would like us to keep Sissoko and am a believer that we get the most out of him when he is on the right. This means, however, that we need someone who offers us true width down the left and can deliver a good ball if we're wanting to play to the strengths of Mitrovic. If Andros Townsend can offer us that then I'd be all for it, however from what I have seen of him he doesn't and is an extremely frustrating, selfish player. I do think Townsend will bring pace, however, which we are desperately in need of. I definitely wouldn't be devastated if he joined, but think we could probably do better if we really tried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Townsend is shit. Keep away lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Townsend is shit. Keep away lads. Or this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Was watching the Spurs U21 game last night and he was knocking in countless dangerous balls. Obviously it's an U21 game but that shouldn't affect his delievery. He definitely has the ability to cross the ball, it just seems like he can be very selfish. Would rather it was a 6month loan with an option to buy and not sell Sissoko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I get the feeling Townsend just prefers to follow his left foot wherever that takes him, inevitably on the right it's inside, on the left it's down the line. I've seen him play much more in the 'traditional' winger mould of hitting the line and crossing so he definitely can play on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Spurs are asking for canny wedge for him as well. £14m asking price isn't it? I suppose he's still under 25 so that might swing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Was watching the Spurs U21 game last night and he was knocking in countless dangerous balls. Obviously it's an U21 game but that shouldn't affect his delievery. He definitely has the ability to cross the ball, it just seems like he can be very selfish. Would rather it was a 6month loan with an option to buy and not sell Sissoko. Where was he playing, LW? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Never buy Spurs cast-offs basically. Or rarely anyway, I know there are exceptions like the 2 lads doing alright at Watford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 A current England international has agreed to sign, according to a usually reliable poster on another site. The same lad has said that they're going for Berahino. Can't see it myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 according to the london evening standard townsend wants to go to watford but they had a 10m bid rejected by spurs, quite how levy thinks he can charge loads for a guy who doesn't ever play is a mystery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 according to the london evening standard townsend wants to go to watford but they had a 10m bid rejected by spurs, quite how levy thinks he can charge loads for a guy who doesn't ever play is a mystery His DNA I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Probably already been said, but Townsend apparently does not want to move to WestBrom and would prefer a move to us. SSN. What the fuck for? Has he been living on the moon ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Probably already been said, but Townsend apparently does not want to move to WestBrom and would prefer a move to us. SSN. What the fuck for? Has he been living on the moon ? Hang on. Looks like there's been an update in the Evening Standard. He now wants to go to Watford. He's like me every time I get a Chinese. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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