I wonder if Modric still wants that move.

[Woland]

Spurs look well better than Chelsea right now. I mean it makes me feel all warm inside to think about how Nando and Ming must be regretting their decisions - and it looks fairly likely that Chelsea will finish behind both sides now.

So yeah, I wonder what Modric is thinking right now. I know Chelsea are in the CL and everything but I doubt they'll be worrying the last 4 in that comp.

 

[Gary25]

[quote author=Woland link=topic=47618.msg1430220#msg1430220 date=1321921345]
Spurs look well better than Chelsea right now. I mean it makes me feel all warm inside to think about how Nando and Ming must be regretting their decisions - and it looks fairly likely that Chelsea will finish behind both sides now.

So yeah, I wonder what Modric is thinking right now. I know Chelsea are in the CL and everything but I doubt they'll be worrying the last 4 in that comp.
[/quote]

Despite Chelsea's problems, i wouldn't go that far mate. Long, long way to go and they're still more than capable of going on a winning run.

In saying that, it's great that they've been dragged into the race for 4th.

 

[Vlads Quiff]

Swansea look better than Chelsea right now tbh.
It's a good point though, and if they had of got him would it have made a difference as most of all their frailties seem to be at the back.
If they did finish outside the top four it would be interesting to see if the lack of europe affected their signings - or would they just be greedy bastards like we all know.

regards

 

[Rosco]

How often does it work out for people who jump ship like Raul, Torres, Owen etc ?

 

[Fabio]

It's rare our former players go on to bigger and better things.

Perhaps we curse them via gypsy magic

 

[moron]

[quote author=Fabio link=topic=47618.msg1430264#msg1430264 date=1321947750]
It's rare our former players go on to bigger and better things.

Perhaps we curse them via gypsy magic
[/quote]

I don't think its gypsy magic - but it is a curse that reaches the heavens because they let down so many hearts by leaving when we were down as a club. In that regard those that have suffered a great deal include Owen, and as for Torres - its only the begining of the curse.

 

[redsar]

On the other hand, McManaman and Masher both won things after they left.

 

[Fabio]

[quote author=redsar link=topic=47618.msg1430273#msg1430273 date=1321950375]
On the other hand, McManaman and Masher both won things after they left.
[/quote]

True, but if they didn't manage to win things in those squads then it DEFINITELY would be down to gypsy magic

 

[King Binny]

Luka Modric touched the ball 111 times against Villa, dominating the midfield as this touch map shows.

From those 111 touches, he made an astonishing 96 passes - 93 per cent successfully. Talk about tiki-taka.

 

[RedZeppelin]

[quote author=Binny link=topic=47618.msg1430858#msg1430858 date=1322018886]

Luka Modric touched the ball 111 times against Villa, dominating the midfield as this touch map shows.

From those 111 touches, he made an astonishing 96 passes - 93 per cent successfully. Talk about tiki-taka.

[/quote]

again , what type of passes were they ?

Stats do tell a picture but they are not the be all and end all

(sorry , not an attack on you for posting them ...just not sure they are always so important )

 

[MaBigTip]

The answer is can he still triple his salary by moving to Chelsea.

 

[spider-Neil]

is this proof that you can and maybe should attempt to keep great players when they are under contract even when they openly express a desire to get out?

 

[gene hughes]

[quote author=Shelvey link=topic=47618.msg1430865#msg1430865 date=1322022139]
The answer is can he still triple his salary by moving to Chelsea.
[/quote]

Exactly

 

[the count]

[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=47618.msg1430990#msg1430990 date=1322053758]
[quote author=Shelvey link=topic=47618.msg1430865#msg1430865 date=1322022139]
The answer is can he still triple his salary by moving to Chelsea.
[/quote]

Exactly
[/quote]But wasn't that another question?

 

[MaBigTip]

Ah...but the answer to my new question is the same as the answer to Krump's question.

 

[jimmy]

[quote author=Shelvey link=topic=47618.msg1431026#msg1431026 date=1322057084]
Ah...but the answer to my new question is the same as the answer to Krump's question.
[/quote]

I tend to agree with you. The money sweetens things for them.

 

[gene hughes]

Woland's question is "I wonder what Modric is thinking now" and my answer is 'I wish I'd moved to Chelsea where I'd be making loads more money and playing in the Champions League, I bet Chelsea would be way better than Spurs if I was playing for them too, hopefully I can get a move in the summer".

 

[spider-Neil]

[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=47618.msg1431048#msg1431048 date=1322060858]
Woland's question is "I wonder what Modric is thinking now" and my answer is 'I wish I'd moved to Chelsea where I'd be making loads more money and playing in the Champions League, I bet Chelsea would be way better than Spurs if I was playing for them too, hopefully I can get a move in the summer".
[/quote]

do you have the mutant x gene (pun intended 😉 ) for telepathy because I think you've read modric's mind.

 

[Wizardry]

Just on this question - or at least related.

Has anyone been watching much of Spurs? What do you think of them?

I've seen some games and at times they've looked outstanding.

The raping they endured from city early on, however, still sits with me. Are they simply "flat-track bully's" or are they a genuine force?

 

[King Binny]

Today's rumours suggest that Frank Lampard may be used as a shock makeweight in a deal to lure Spurs star Luka Modric to Chelsea. :-\

 

[Judge Jules]

[quote author=Wizardry link=topic=47618.msg1431323#msg1431323 date=1322094736]
Just on this question - or at least related.

Has anyone been watching much of Spurs? What do you think of them?

I've seen some games and at times they've looked outstanding.

The raping they endured from city early on, however, still sits with me. Are they simply "flat-track bully's" or are they a genuine force?
[/quote]

Just noticed the thread again, and this is a question which deserves an answer. 😉 I don't think they're flat track bullies, but I do think they can be got at if teams attack them. Yes, there's a risk involved in that they're excellent going forward, but get in their faces and you've got chances against them IMO.

 

[kingjulian]

[quote author=Binny link=topic=47618.msg1437570#msg1437570 date=1322985560]
Today's rumours suggest that Frank Lampard may be used as a shock makeweight in a deal to lure Spurs star Luka Modric to Chelsea. :-\
[/quote]

I can really see this happening.

Uncle Harry wouldn't be against this idea....


Sadly for us, it will be a super move for Chelsea. Kill two birds in one stone. They get rid of a low peformance/high earner who is living on his reputation, and replace him with a top-class player, probably on slightly lesser wages to Lumpard.

 

[Judge Jules]

Wouldn't disagree as far as that goes, but if Modric still wants away I reckon it could turn out an astute move for Tottenham too. Lampard's a top pro who's taken care of himself, the change might do him good and I can see 'Arry revitalising him for a last hurrah.

 

[themn]

But what happens to Fwank when 'arry becomes Ingerlund manager....or goes to jail (maybe/allegedly) ?

 

[Hansern]

Frank Lampards best days are way behind him imho. The last games Ive watched Chelsea I think he's been really poor.
Not a good move for Spurs at all.

Can see it happening though. Despite Spurs good run, I can see Luca wanting to tripple his wages...

 

[Asbo]

Luca will turn shit if he goes their, well thats what happened when Torres and Ming went 😉

Alex and Nico's drop to training on their own and being shipped out in Jan, has to be due to a disagreement with the manager, they must have voiced concerns on tactics etc because Chelsea are a shadow of themselves, I know the squads a lot older and slower, but ffs they only won 2 of their last 11 or 12 games isn't it?

800 million doesn't last long when spent on a football toy 😉

 

[Wizardry]

[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=47618.msg1437597#msg1437597 date=1322993872]
[quote author=Wizardry link=topic=47618.msg1431323#msg1431323 date=1322094736]
Just on this question - or at least related.

Has anyone been watching much of Spurs? What do you think of them?

I've seen some games and at times they've looked outstanding.

The raping they endured from city early on, however, still sits with me. Are they simply "flat-track bully's" or are they a genuine force?
[/quote]

Just noticed the thread again, and this is a question which deserves an answer. 😉 I don't think they're flat track bullies, but I do think they can be got at if teams attack them. Yes, there's a risk involved in that they're excellent going forward, but get in their faces and you've got chances against them IMO.
[/quote]

I'm not sure if that's answered my question or not JJ. :-\ It may well have in a sort of indirect way.

I'd agree with you entirely - if you get in Spurs faces then you've got chances against them. That said, I'd think the same regarding City.

Are Spurs really that good as to be considered competition to city? I think they're much better than what a couple of posters on here would have us believe but I'm not sure I put them up there with the clubs from manchester. As I said, though, it could be that hammering from city first up which is raising all these doubts.

 

[Asbo]

They are on a fantasic run, and are where we should be, if we hadn't dropped those stupid fucking points.

But unlike us, they have a paper thin squad and won't be able to handle the injuries and tirdness that will creep in come february onwards.

Also unlike us, they haven't played all the big boys yet, and thats where we will see their mettle, look at the barcodes as an example ...

I can see us finishing above Spurs Chelsea Arsenal and Newcastle this season, and maybe united too, but shit as united are playing, they are grabbing those 1-0 wins....

 

[Judge Jules]

[quote author=Wizardry link=topic=47618.msg1437643#msg1437643 date=1323002776]
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=47618.msg1437597#msg1437597 date=1322993872]
[quote author=Wizardry link=topic=47618.msg1431323#msg1431323 date=1322094736]
Just on this question - or at least related.

Has anyone been watching much of Spurs? What do you think of them?

I've seen some games and at times they've looked outstanding.

The raping they endured from city early on, however, still sits with me. Are they simply "flat-track bully's" or are they a genuine force?
[/quote]

Just noticed the thread again, and this is a question which deserves an answer. 😉 I don't think they're flat track bullies, but I do think they can be got at if teams attack them. Yes, there's a risk involved in that they're excellent going forward, but get in their faces and you've got chances against them IMO.
[/quote]

I'm not sure if that's answered my question or not JJ. :-\ It may well have in a sort of indirect way.

I'd agree with you entirely - if you get in Spurs faces then you've got chances against them. That said, I'd think the same regarding City.

Are Spurs really that good as to be considered competition to city? I think they're much better than what a couple of posters on here would have us believe but I'm not sure I put them up there with the clubs from manchester. As I said, though, it could be that hammering from city first up which is raising all these doubts.
[/quote]

For the avoidance of any doubt then: yes, I do think they are a force, not on the scale of Manchester City who are gelling ominously (though they too can be disrupted as you say), but I actually think the Spurs first team comes reasonably well out of a comparison with ManUre's at the moment. They don't have ManUre's winning momentum as a club, but that's a rather different matter.

 

[MaBigTip]

[quote author=kingjulian link=topic=47618.msg1437610#msg1437610 date=1322996910]
[quote author=Binny link=topic=47618.msg1437570#msg1437570 date=1322985560]
Today's rumours suggest that Frank Lampard may be used as a shock makeweight in a deal to lure Spurs star Luka Modric to Chelsea. :-\
[/quote]

I can really see this happening.

Uncle Harry wouldn't be against this idea....


Sadly for us, it will be a super move for Chelsea. Kill two birds in one stone. They get rid of a low peformance/high earner who is living on his reputation, and replace him with a top-class player, probably on slightly lesser wages to Lumpard.
[/quote]

Also free up the spot for Meireles to play more of an AM instead of DM that he is. Where his movement is first class. Doesn't really matter though as Chelsea's problem is playing a high line with players that are utterly unsuited to playing that way. Along with 3 attacking players in there defense.