Modric...

[AndMjaa]

is going to Spurs.

Only medical and working permit left.

Tottenhamhotspur.com - News Extra - Luka To The Lane

[WaltonRed]

gutted.

He's class and he would of been perfect for us.

Once again Spurs who are'nt even in our bracket can out spend us in one fell swoop.

[Unrighteous]

Fuck.

[Red Nick]

I think we could take a leaf out of the spurs book when it comes to concluding and doing transfers.

They just get it done and announce very much in the old Liverpool way, you dont tend to see them in long drawn out transfers like we were with Alves for example

[WaltonRed]

Originally Posted by Baps

Is there any evidence that Rafa was actually after him, or was it just rumour?

For one of the most sought after names at the moment, you'd think one of the super clubs would have snapped him up at that price.

Not for 16m they wouldnt.

there was no real evidence just hear say and hope I think.

I'd of taken him over Quaresma and the other big names linked.

Sums us up at the minute, well bigger than Spurs yet they can out spend us at the drop of a hat.

[zigackly]

That's because they always pay well over the odds Nick. This year it's bought them their first trophy in years and tenth place at best. I wonder if they'll kick on or not, being as fifth to tenth is very much their level.

[WaltonRed]

Originally Posted by zigackly

That's because they always pay well over the odds Nick. This year it's bought them tenth place at best. I wonder if they'll kick on or not, being as fifth to tenth is very much their level.

They do pay over the odds but I bet the real transfer fee is very much like Eduardo's when Arsenal bought him from Zagreb, eg much inflated for the Zagreb fans.

By getting him now for that they have saved because if he has an ace Euro's which he will do they'd pay more.

It wont be 16 up front.

[zigackly]

Still, the whole package should be worth ten to twelve with staggered terms and bonuses. No-one knows how he'll play out in this league as yet, although he's a good gamble in my opinion.

[Rashid]

Sporting Directors can move faster than CEO's and Managers.

[Chippo]

By just beeing a Sporting Director you can move by the speed of lightning

[zigackly]

And they're great in the lampshade buying stakes. Is your manager after defenders so he can push on for fourth place, but you really want a £16M forward who will never play? Want to lose your manager, drop five places and finish tenth? Want to win La Liga twice in three seasons with the UEFA Cup and then flush yourself down the toilet? Fancy spending hundreds of millions on galacticos, sell your defensive midfielder, and win fuck all for a few years? Get a sporting director in. They're fucking great!

[Rashid]

Originally Posted by zigackly

And they're great in the lampshade buying stakes. Is your manager for defenders but you really want a forward who will never play? Lose your manager and finish tenth? Want to win La Liga twice in three seasons with the UEFA Cup and then flush yourself down the toilet? Fancy spending hundreds of millions on galacticos but win fuck all for a few years? Get a sporting director in. They're fucking great.

Why are you giving me examples of bad Sporting Directors? Barca have spent less NET than us over the past 5 years and they have Messi, Krkic, Dos Santos, E'to, Henry, Ronaldhino and Deco.

[zigackly]

Because there's as many shit ones as good ones. Actually there's more! Because we've never fucking had one and we never fucking will if there was once a great man called Shankly who layed down some traditions for this club. Because the man making the decisions on the football field can't decide who he wants to put on it in the first place. Because mostly it divides your approach, leads to infighting in the club, cuts the bollocks off your manager and wastes a shitload of money. Because with all that flash talent Barcelona are still pants and are going to lose their manager too. Because it's a fucking stupid idea and I hate the guts out of it. That's why.

[zigackly]

Oh and mostly because the only people who want one, only want one because they don't really like the manager, because although he's performed brilliantly on a shit budget against established teams he won't buy Quaresma, which would obviously solve world famine and lead to everlasting peace.

[zigackly]

Oh, and the above, ladies and gentlemen, is probaby a fine example of why you should never post with a blinding hangover after only two hours sleep. Take heed and please think of the children.

[Vivaldo]

Just ignore, it's fucking boring. I'm sure we'll here some shit about Rafa's spend since he started here nothing to do with the fact he inherited a shit squad.

[Kopite]

Originally Posted by Vivaldo

Just ignore, it's fucking boring. I'm sure we'll here some shit about Rafa's spend since he started here nothing to do with the fact he inherited a shit squad.

Love that avatar.

[Vivaldo]

Originally Posted by Kopite

Love that avatar.

Nice one.

[Kopite]

Originally Posted by Vivaldo

Nice one.

Frank Lucas if I'm not mistaken.

[OnizukaEikichi]

what a dumb cunt that modric lad is.