lets get real he's a gooner (goner)..its just a matter of when
The OFF TOPIC Berbatov thread (used to be 'Berbatov Wants Move')
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Could have swore Carrick had at lest 2 years remaining since he had only been at the club for 2 years. Surely they signed him to at least a 4 year contract in 2004.
Not to mention that top rated strikers usually cost more than top rate midfielders. Carrick cost 14.1m with potential add-ons up to 4.5m.
BTW, do you think Spurs would ask/take Saha in return?
No, probably not, but I don't rule it out completely.
I do expect him to still be at Spurs on Feb. 1st tho'.
Well I have to say thats an awful lot of chat, rumour and speculation for someone so deliriously happy at a club....
strange...strange strange things to say.
Could i not say ive not seen rooney score a goal like the one henry did against us where he flicked it up for himself and volleyed it into the net....
nor a goal like the one henry scored against tottenham where he destroyed half the team single handedly..
I struggle to see you point. And the whole rooney more prolific in the air is highly debatable..you have to factor in that henry didt cross the bloody thing when they got it wide they worked it in.
Probably been posted before, but some of you might not have seen it yet;
Berbatov's all 4 goals vs Reading:
I'd like to see him score such goals for us.
Berbatov's all 4 goals vs Reading:
I'd like to see him score such goals for us.
Everybody and their dog knows he's off. its a matter of when. I dont see him leaving england and if and when chelsea get anelka its between us and liverpool. could be a contest in the summer..im sure we dont want to take him in january but may have to move early to make sure. Maybe delayed payments or whatever
25 down to 18 million for Carrick would equate to 35 down to 28 for Berbatov.... if we pay 28 million or anywhere near it for him the world has gone fecking mad.... he's 27 for feck sake!I remember y'all initially quoted about 25 million for Carrick..what a climb down...expect it again
The one on the half volley on the turn is pure class
This season, free header in the box from a Simpson cross, a good header it was, dont remember the team though
You may be right in the second part. I didn't expect anything to happen this window, but then I ddn't expect his agent to say he wants to go again at this time.
I would completely rule out him being at Spurs next season though.
one of his biggest assets is the way he uses his body to stop other players getting anywhere near the ball. Add that to the touch and you've got possibly the best hold up player in the world.
Wigan and Fulham come to mind. I'm sure it was one of them. Probablly Fulham.
Wigan.
I can't remember exactly. But Berbatov can be contractually kept at Spurs until the summer of 2011 if the club wants to, so there's much longer left than with Carrick in any event.
OK, but isn't that an argument for pushing up Berbatov's price if made available?
No, not remotely. I'm afraid his injury problems and relative lack of impact have damaged his saleability far too much.
Had a look over the past few pages and don't think this has been posted... anyway according to Setanta Ramos has said in his own words that Berbatov does have a price...
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Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has reiterated his intention to keep Dimitar Berbatov at White Hart Lane, but he admits every player has a price.
Berbatov’s agent has spoken of the Bulgarian’s desire to play for a club that matches his ambition, with potential suitors Manchester United and Chelsea both fitting the bill.
Ramos has spent the majority of the Christmas period insisting he wants to keep his 11-goal striker, but the Spaniard shifted the goalposts slightly on Thursday.
Commenting on the proliferating stories surrounding Berbatov, Ramos told interested clubs he would let the striker go if the right offer was made.
“The transfer window has just opened so it is normal that these stories come out,” explained the former Sevilla coach.
“We want Berbatov to stay with us, he’s here with us at the moment.
“Unless somebody comes in with an offer that is too good to refuse, he will remain with us.”
Meanwhile, the calculated Spurs boss refused the opportunity to stick the knife in on Berbatov’s agent, accepting that he is only doing his job by trying to create a transfer.
“Agents do this, they will try to sell their players and make some money out of it.
“We’re calm about it and very happy to have him here.”
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I know this is obvious but I just thought that it would be worth mentioning that Ramos is showing a little bit of light...
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Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has reiterated his intention to keep Dimitar Berbatov at White Hart Lane, but he admits every player has a price.
Berbatov’s agent has spoken of the Bulgarian’s desire to play for a club that matches his ambition, with potential suitors Manchester United and Chelsea both fitting the bill.
Ramos has spent the majority of the Christmas period insisting he wants to keep his 11-goal striker, but the Spaniard shifted the goalposts slightly on Thursday.
Commenting on the proliferating stories surrounding Berbatov, Ramos told interested clubs he would let the striker go if the right offer was made.
“The transfer window has just opened so it is normal that these stories come out,” explained the former Sevilla coach.
“We want Berbatov to stay with us, he’s here with us at the moment.
“Unless somebody comes in with an offer that is too good to refuse, he will remain with us.”
Meanwhile, the calculated Spurs boss refused the opportunity to stick the knife in on Berbatov’s agent, accepting that he is only doing his job by trying to create a transfer.
“Agents do this, they will try to sell their players and make some money out of it.
“We’re calm about it and very happy to have him here.”
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I know this is obvious but I just thought that it would be worth mentioning that Ramos is showing a little bit of light...
Whats David Villa being touted at? Arent there strong rumors about him moving this Jan? If Berbatov is looking anywherer near 25-30million I'd like to know what Villa is priced at..
Like I said....... bit by bit by bit by bit by bit.......
Have we signed him yet?
If Berbatov doesn't play in the FA Cup this weekend, should we be suspicious?
I'd forgotten that it's at home to Reading, of all clubs...
I'd forgotten that it's at home to Reading, of all clubs...
Um... 27. The best years of his career right in front of him.
Zidane, Figo, Nedved, etc all moved for big fees around that age,
Footballers dont retire at 28 unless they have really bad injuries.
I think Berbatov will be rested. But I wouldn't read anything into that if so: he's played a lot of games recently and we have an unbelievably hectic schedule coming up, including a two-legged SF against Arsenal.
It also seems as if Reading will be putting out a weakened team, since the league is their priority, so that would be another reason to rest Berbatov.
villa, just what we need. why not get defoe in as well to complete our umpa lumpa strikeforce
Huh?
If Carrick signed a 5 year deal in 2004 that means he had 3 years remaining when United signed him. If Berbatov is signed through 2011, that would mean 3 years remaining. Not hard to figure out, ey?What's for sure is that if we sign him, we will play a shitload of money and pay way over the top
He's 26 and won't turn 27 until Jan. 30th: far from being over-the-hill.
Fair point I suppose... and I didnt relaise Villa was 26... but as good as he is I dont think Berbatov is anywhere near Zidane, Figo etc.... and personally I like the team with Tevez and Rooney upfront... I'd love other options and I do think Berbatov would give us that but I dont think he's worth that sort of money.
standard then
Yeah. I think Reading played a weakened team last season in the FA Cup.
Interestng, nevertheless, if Berbatov doesn't play, although your reasoning makes sense.
Carrick did not have 3 years left on his contract - it was 2 years at most (possibly less, I can't remember exactly).Huh?
Berbatov has 3 and half years left on his: getting on for double the length of Carrick's. So no, it's not hard to figure.
If he moves in January then 3.5 yes, but you said he ain't moving so it's 3 years in the summer. Possibly one more year than Carrick had when he signed in 2004... but yet you don't know and you make this claim that Berbatov has many, many years remaining on his contract. According to this site he is signed through 2010, which would leave 2 years remaining this summer. http://www.footballtransfers.info/squads/club4.html
A deal worth 30 million has been agreed for Berbatov (Thats cash plus Wes Brown)
The Bent to West Ham move is off after Defoe refused to sign a new contract agan and has now been told he will be sold this month
The Bent to West Ham move is off after Defoe refused to sign a new contract agan and has now been told he will be sold this month
A reminder of Berbatov on his better days to blast away the myths that he doesnt smile and has no pace.
Nice try but the Brown bit gives it away - Ramos needs another error prone CB like a hole in the head.
Source?
Damn you beat me to it..
This will cause a commotion after your Tevez predictions in the summer...
link....NOW
LOL, it's a wind-up, how can one even ask for a source?
No link, it's from a good source though, just trust cockney and wait