Tottenham agree terms with Pienaar

Snow · 17th January 2011, 01:25

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Originally Posted by Fiskey

Wages at £70,000 a week though. Pretty large if he gets a four year contract. Maybe if its Chelsea he'll lower his demands but that's still a pretty big risk for a player who could be mediocre if his pace starts to go.

Yeah he's not a bad buy at all. Better than an injury free Benayoun I reckon.

Big wages though. 3m a fair price for Everton to fetch as well considering the time left on his contract. Seems like a pretty fair deal for all parties.

MrMarcello · 17th January 2011, 04:04

Come to think of it, Park is exactly the type of squad player Wenger would have coveted ten years ago. You know back when Arsenal were actually winning trophies.

Stretch · 17th January 2011, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Brophs

You jinxed him.

Actually I didn't, he was yet again professional in his approach. Of course having an offer on the table would not put you in the right mind frame. He could've shut up and played but he told his manager that he doesn't think he's fit to play which is the right thing to do.

Bearded but no genius · 17th January 2011, 13:18

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

70k would make him the top earner as far as I know.

It maybe that Spurs are prepared to pay him this much in wages because the transfer fee would be low (maybe as little as 2m for a January deal) due to Pienaar's contract situation.

Or maybe the 70k figure is not reliable.

Seems to me there's a chance for real squad unrest when you pay a bit part player like Piennar 70k a week.

Average Joe · 18th January 2011, 15:08

@therealstevenpi "To end speculation I am going to Spurs. I have had brilliant years at Everton and it will always be a special place in my heart"

davisjw · 18th January 2011, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

@therealstevenpi "To end speculation I am going to Spurs. I have had brilliant years at Everton and it will always be a special place in my heart"

Good man to stand up and make a proper statement instead of hiding behind an agent.

Donut · 18th January 2011, 17:35

What a transfer muppet Redknap is... And then he's offended when he's refered to as a whealer dealer

Seems to be working though

Gooney · 18th January 2011, 22:40

Why is 'Arry Redknapp always in a car when answering transfer questions?

antihenry · 18th January 2011, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Gooney

Why is 'Arry Redknapp always in a car when answering transfer questions?

On the way to sign another player, why else?

Man-United · 30th December 2011, 11:19

Talk in the press about Everton wanting him back on loan, or that Spurs will go for Rodwell and Pienaar will move back permanent.

It didn't work out for him at Spurs, I thought he did well when playing for Everton, maybe his level is Everton and not Spurs?

Brophs · 30th December 2011, 11:21

I never really understood that move. He's nothing special. Even at the time they signed him they had better players in his position. Everton could be a good move for him.

Devil may care · 30th December 2011, 11:45

I had actually forgotten about him completely, has he played at all this season?

anver · 30th December 2011, 11:49

He is excess to needs at Spurs. Dont think Everton will want to give up Rodwell at this juncture. Loan is the best for them.

Man-United · 30th December 2011, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Devil may care

I had actually forgotten about him completely, has he played at all this season?

Nothing at all. I think he's been injured but he was on the bench against Norwich, Harry went for Kranjcar instead of Pienaar when making changes.

davisjw · 30th December 2011, 13:27

They already had enough players to idle on the bench. They really should of given Dos Santos more of a look. He has looked ace for Mexico and at least has room to grow. Pienaar I've never had much time for.

MadDogg · 30th December 2011, 17:45

He was never going to be first choice there, but I certainly expected him to play more games than he has. 'Their version of Park' is what I called him when the deal was going through.

Unfortunately for him, they seem to choose Bale, Lennon, Kranjcar, Modric and VDV all ahead of him when it comes to wing positions.

Gazza · 30th December 2011, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Brophs

I never really understood that move. He's nothing special. Even at the time they signed him they had better players in his position. Everton could be a good move for him.

I felt he would be a good squad player, but I thought that about Niko Krancjar and he barely plays. It seems to me Redknapp isn't great with squad players; he keeps his first XI as consistent as possible, and players like Pienaar and Pavlychenko end up rotting and looking well off the place when they do play.

For Pienaar, he probably went up a couple of levels in his bank balance from being at Spurs and got to live in London instead of Merseyside. Maybe it was worth it.

Cheesy · 30th December 2011, 19:06

I think Everton will probably get him back. Pienaar may have now realised that if he has hopes of playing for a bigger club and playing first team football, Everton's the highest he can really aim.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 30th December 2011, 22:37

Is he even fit?

Eyepopper · 30th December 2011, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Brophs

I never really understood that move. He's nothing special. Even at the time they signed him they had better players in his position. Everton could be a good move for him.

He obviously had enough belief in himself and thought he could step up. I dont think anyone can really blame him for that.

He should know his level now, if I were him I'd jump at the chance to go back to Everton.

Brophs · 30th December 2011, 23:30

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Originally Posted by Eyepopper

He obviously had enough belief in himself and thought he could step up. I dont think anyone can really blame him for that.

He should know his level now, if I were him I'd jump at the chance to go back to Everton.

Yeah, I meant more from Spurs' side. It always seemed to me that he'd make their bench at best when everyone was fit. And from what I've read he's on a very good wage there.

africanspur · 30th December 2011, 23:43

One of our strangest signings of recent times. We've somehow managed to turn what seemed to be one of the fittest players at Everton, never injured, into a player that has spent the majority of his time at Spurs on the treatment table (thanks to what seems to be a ridiculously inept medical outfit). And, aside from the AC Milan tie, even when he is fit, he does almost nothing on the pitch.

Think it was just a 'well he's available for cheap, might as well pick up him'. Bit like Kranjcar.

Except Kranjcar is significantly better imo.

Ramshock · 30th December 2011, 23:48

No way Rodwell is involved in any deal like that but if he is we need to make an offer for him!

africanspur · 30th December 2011, 23:52

And I feel we have absolutely no interest whatsoever in Rodwell.

Sam · 31st December 2011, 01:19

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Originally Posted by africanspur

Think it was just a 'well he's available for cheap, might as well pick up him'. Bit like Kranjcar.

That doesn't sound like 'Arry at all!

Crustanoid · 31st December 2011, 01:39

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Originally Posted by Gooney

Why is 'Arry Redknapp always in a car when answering transfer questions?

That's where he keeps his kleenex?

Wonder Pigeon · 31st December 2011, 09:06

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Originally Posted by africanspur

And I feel we have absolutely no interest whatsoever in Rodwell.

If there's a football player and he isn't currently dead, Redknapp is interested.

Still ill · 31st December 2011, 09:10

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Originally Posted by Wonder Pigeon

If there's a football player and he isn't currently dead, Redknapp is interested.

Currently dead. I like that.

peterstorey · 31st December 2011, 09:19

He's signed a few undead ones over the years.

BaldwinLegend · 31st December 2011, 11:19

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Originally Posted by africanspur

One of our strangest signings of recent times. We've somehow managed to turn what seemed to be one of the fittest players at Everton, never injured, into a player that has spent the majority of his time at Spurs on the treatment table (thanks to what seems to be a ridiculously inept medical outfit). And, aside from the AC Milan tie, even when he is fit, he does almost nothing on the pitch.

Think it was just a 'well he's available for cheap, might as well pick up him'. Bit like Kranjcar.

Except Kranjcar is significantly better imo.

Wasn't it just for squad strength? I never understand why people think Kranjcar is a luxury you don't need if you've got Modric - how many midfielders do United/Chelsea/Arsenal have that can play in the same position? If Spurs want to last the course in the PL and play in Europe midweek they need decent cover in all positions.

I guess Pienaar was signed for his versatility and as cover for Lennon?

marjen · 31st December 2011, 11:24

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

He's signed a few undead ones over the years.

Now, that's not very nice of you to say about your former legend Kanu.

africanspur · 31st December 2011, 11:44

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Originally Posted by BaldwinLegend

Wasn't it just for squad strength? I never understand why people think Kranjcar is a luxury you don't need if you've got Modric - how many midfielders do United/Chelsea/Arsenal have that can play in the same position? If Spurs want to last the course in the PL and play in Europe midweek they need decent cover in all positions.

I guess Pienaar was signed for his versatility and as cover for Lennon?

I assume so. I wasn't against his signing per say at the beginning, I thought he could provide a more like for like replacement for Bale and Lennon (ie with pace), as well as a squad option for VDV and Modric when injured. Very hardworking as well, our own inferior version of Park if you will. Hasn't quite turned out like that, not least because he's hardly ever been fit.

Kranjcar is not a luxury, anyone who says that doesn't really know what they're talking about. He's an altogether different player from Modric as well, playing mostly on the left of midfield and drifting in or in VDV's position behind the striker. As hardworking as Pienaar can be, I'd rather have match winners like Kranjcar on the bench.

Sean_RedDevil · 1st January 2012, 20:53

I think he goes to Sunderland.

They need a player like him and he should leave Tottenham this month.

Fiskey · 4th February 2012, 15:05

Did not realise he was back at Everton.

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17th January 2011, 04:04	#122 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	Come to think of it, Park is exactly the type of squad player Wenger would have coveted ten years ago. You know back when Arsenal were actually winning trophies.

18th January 2011, 15:08	#125 (permalink)
Average Joe Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,270	@therealstevenpi "To end speculation I am going to Spurs. I have had brilliant years at Everton and it will always be a special place in my heart"

18th January 2011, 17:35	#127 (permalink)
Donut Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,860	What a transfer muppet Redknap is... And then he's offended when he's refered to as a whealer dealer Seems to be working though

18th January 2011, 22:40	#128 (permalink)
Gooney Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 587	Why is 'Arry Redknapp always in a car when answering transfer questions?

30th December 2011, 11:19	#130 (permalink)
Man-United First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,602	Talk in the press about Everton wanting him back on loan, or that Spurs will go for Rodwell and Pienaar will move back permanent. It didn't work out for him at Spurs, I thought he did well when playing for Everton, maybe his level is Everton and not Spurs?

30th December 2011, 11:21	#131 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's fugly sister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Why don't we just kill Badger? Posts: 27,706	I never really understood that move. He's nothing special. Even at the time they signed him they had better players in his position. Everton could be a good move for him.

30th December 2011, 11:45	#132 (permalink)
Devil may care First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,328	I had actually forgotten about him completely, has he played at all this season?

30th December 2011, 11:49	#133 (permalink)
anver Shart stop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo. Sri-Lanka Posts: 4,319	He is excess to needs at Spurs. Dont think Everton will want to give up Rodwell at this juncture. Loan is the best for them.

30th December 2011, 13:27	#135 (permalink)
davisjw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,867	They already had enough players to idle on the bench. They really should of given Dos Santos more of a look. He has looked ace for Mexico and at least has room to grow. Pienaar I've never had much time for.

30th December 2011, 17:45	#136 (permalink)
MadDogg First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: “Manchester United never lose, they just run out of time” Posts: 6,869	He was never going to be first choice there, but I certainly expected him to play more games than he has. 'Their version of Park' is what I called him when the deal was going through. Unfortunately for him, they seem to choose Bale, Lennon, Kranjcar, Modric and VDV all ahead of him when it comes to wing positions.

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Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Founder of IhateMakeleles.org and Gourcufffanboysareus.com Posts: 39,441	Is he even fit?

30th December 2011, 19:06	#138 (permalink)
Cheesy Smells Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,316	I think Everton will probably get him back. Pienaar may have now realised that if he has hopes of playing for a bigger club and playing first team football, Everton's the highest he can really aim.

30th December 2011, 23:43	#142 (permalink)
africanspur Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,492	One of our strangest signings of recent times. We've somehow managed to turn what seemed to be one of the fittest players at Everton, never injured, into a player that has spent the majority of his time at Spurs on the treatment table (thanks to what seems to be a ridiculously inept medical outfit). And, aside from the AC Milan tie, even when he is fit, he does almost nothing on the pitch. Think it was just a 'well he's available for cheap, might as well pick up him'. Bit like Kranjcar. Except Kranjcar is significantly better imo.

30th December 2011, 23:48	#143 (permalink)
Ramshock poster of nonsense Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Four Green Fields Posts: 10,350	No way Rodwell is involved in any deal like that but if he is we need to make an offer for him!

30th December 2011, 23:52	#144 (permalink)
africanspur Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,492	And I feel we have absolutely no interest whatsoever in Rodwell.

31st December 2011, 09:19	#149 (permalink)
peterstorey Bitter Arse hole Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 26,003	He's signed a few undead ones over the years.

1st January 2012, 20:53	#153 (permalink)
Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,977	I think he goes to Sunderland. They need a player like him and he should leave Tottenham this month.

4th February 2012, 15:05	#154 (permalink)
Fiskey Can't stop thinking about David Nugent's hot naked body Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,261	Did not realise he was back at Everton.