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Likely hefty appearance fees and the salaries go up 25% for CL qualification don't they?But that has to be activated.
Likely hefty appearance fees and the salaries go up 25% for CL qualification don't they?But that has to be activated.
He hasn't kicked on from then. He still shows good ability on the ball, but defensively, he hasn't changed. He's aggressive in his challenges and prefers to defend on the front foot, but he also tends to ball-watch when he's in his position.Is he any good these days? There was a few posters who tried to convince everyone he was prime Baresi at one point.
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In recent hours, Rennes has been trying to loan in JC Todibo (Barcelona). Florian Maurice [Rennes technical director] called the player at the end of last week. Barca hope for a permanent transfer...Fulham have offered 18 million Euros in recent hours.
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Yeah, that was my point, unlike Mata, McTominay’s was unrealistically low.We saw the info about 65k for Brandon Williams - it’s unlikely McTominay is on such peanuts then...
And Salah...You mean like Kevin de Bruyne?
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Foreign journalists have stopped linking us around for sure (for the most part), but the crappy English newspapers (Sun, Express, Mail, etc.) won't stop. Then there are Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry who tend to throw some weird links here and there.Its kinda interesting that it seems like rumors if us being linked have virtually dried up all of the sudden. Maybe the journos have come to realize that linking us with anyone makes one lose credibility.
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6 years ago, whilst having a prime World class De Gea as our number 1. Romero was also 2nd choice at his previous club I believe so there’s no justification for that salary being given if it’s true.We signed Romero on a free, 12 months after he'd started a world cup final. It's hardly surprising that he came at a relatively significant wage.
There are probably 15 players at the club I would have greater contract concerns about than Sergio.
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It's not that baffling. Spurs have the 8th largest income in world football, have a low wage bill and make big profits.While I agree with your point about the hypocrisy of Woodward claiming we can't spend when we distribute 11M in dividends to our owners twice a year, my point was genuinely about Spurs' finances. Whether or not their owners take money out of the club, spending a billion GBP on a stadium and weathering a pandemic in which they're surely losing a few million/game, and then turning around and looking to spend upwards of 100-150M on players this summer is rather baffling to me. I know from an accounting side there are methods they can utilize to try and balance the books (I am sure they're depreciating the stadium for both accounting and tax purposes), but from a financial perspective it blows my mind.
They're hoping Amazon will buy the stadium rights which is very likely.While I agree with your point about the hypocrisy of Woodward claiming we can't spend when we distribute 11M in dividends to our owners twice a year, my point was genuinely about Spurs' finances. Whether or not their owners take money out of the club, spending a billion GBP on a stadium and weathering a pandemic in which they're surely losing a few million/game, and then turning around and looking to spend upwards of 100-150M on players this summer is rather baffling to me. I know from an accounting side there are methods they can utilize to try and balance the books (I am sure they're depreciating the stadium for both accounting and tax purposes), but from a financial perspective it blows my mind.
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How long before they host the US open on Spurs retractable pitchIt's not that baffling. Spurs have the 8th largest income in world football, have a low wage bill and make big profits.
Plus our global profile has been rising for some while now - witness the Amazon series, publicity surrounding the new stadium etc - and so commercial sponsorships of various types are on the increase. Bale's return only adds to this.
Wales, Spurs, Golf, Real Madrid.How long before they host the US open on Spurs retractable pitch
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Massive waste of money that would have beenWith £1.5bn we would have bought:
Coutinho 150
Griezmann 120
Demble 110
Bale 100
Pepe 80
Lemar 70
Morata 70
Kepa 70
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You’ve just taken a £175m loan of Public money, you mean.It's not that baffling. Spurs have the 8th largest income in world football, have a low wage bill and make big profits.
Plus our global profile has been rising for some while now - witness the Amazon series, publicity surrounding the new stadium etc - and so commercial sponsorships of various types are on the increase. Bale's return only adds to this.
We clearly think Shaw is our number 1 choice but don't trust Williams at LB because of his right foot. So we're looking to sign someone cheap as cover/to challenge Shaw. No way are we gonna pay a massive fee for a Chilwell or DigneTweet
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Glaston, mate, I know you're a WUM, but bear with me here. I wasn't questioning Spurs' finances or ability to spend generally, but rather questioning the spending this summer in particular. Without any intent to belittle your club, I was genuinely curious as to how your owners could spend close to a 1bn GBP on a new stadium, suffer (and continue to suffer) the financial losses of the pandemic, and still spend the kind of money that you have (especially considering Jose wants two more signings). I am fully aware of Spurs' increased financial pulling power, but no club was spared by the pandemic and it's been a bit weird to see the Levy's typically tight-stringed purse open in such hard financial times. As others have explained, though, it seems you guys took out a coronavirus relief loan from the gov't (which would explain how you've covered this summer's spending) and may be banking on Amazon (or another such company) to buy stadium naming rights, which would obviously represent a big infusion of cash.It's not that baffling. Spurs have the 8th largest income in world football, have a low wage bill and make big profits.
Plus our global profile has been rising for some while now - witness the Amazon series, publicity surrounding the new stadium etc - and so commercial sponsorships of various types are on the increase. Bale's return only adds to this.
That's in relation to the Covid-19 absence of fans - and associated loss of income - from match-days. It's a loss that all clubs face and which all clubs will have to absorb/cover one way or another.You’ve just taken a £175m loan of Public money, you mean.
That makes sense - I hadn't considered them auctioning off their stadium naming rights. "Welcome to Amazon Field" has a very Spursy ring to it.They're hoping Amazon will buy the stadium rights which is very likely.
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This is all fair enough. But I would make two additional observations. First, Spurs will likely sell and/or loan out a few players before the window closes, which will offset spending to some extent. Second, Levy would not spend based on hoped-for future income. If he spends a lot now (and it remains to be seen how much in net terms this will end up being) I'd reckon it's because there are one or two new commercial deals already signed and sealed, but not yet announced for fear of driving up asking prices.Glaston, mate, I know you're a WUM, but bear with me here. I wasn't questioning Spurs' finances or ability to spend generally, but rather questioning the spending this summer in particular. Without any intent to belittle your club, I was genuinely curious as to how your owners could spend close to a 1bn GBP on a new stadium, suffer (and continue to suffer) the financial losses of the pandemic, and still spend the kind of money that you have (especially considering Jose wants two more signings). I am fully aware of Spurs' increased financial pulling power, but no club was spared by the pandemic and it's been a bit weird to see the Levy's typically tight-stringed purse open in such hard financial times. As others have explained, though, it seems you guys took out a coronavirus relief loan from the gov't (which would explain how you've covered this summer's spending) and may be banking on Amazon (or another such company) to buy stadium naming rights, which would obviously represent a big infusion of cash.
That all sounds reasonable to me.This is all fair enough. But I would make two additional observations. First, Spurs will likely sell and/or loan out a few players before the window closes, which will offset spending to some extent. Second, Levy would not spend based on hoped-for future income. If he spends a lot now (and it remains to be seen how much in net terms this will end up being) I'd reckon it's because there are one or two new commercial deals already signed and sealed, but not yet announced for fear of driving up asking prices.
Someone find again Oles interview on that. I'll look.I'm not mad at the others but Phil Jones getting a new 4 year contract last year was criminal. I wouldn't be surprised if he sees out his contract until the summer of 2023.
Wasn't Anderson here for like 9 years also?Our club need to take a long hard look at how ruthless Chelsea are with moving players on, they dont cling on to players forever in hope of them coming good based on some small bit of form that they had once produced a season or 2 ago like we do with players.
Someone find again Oles interview on that. I'll look.
Well except it is a good one, just you seem to not be aware of how it works.It’s not really a good one though if it is. Most of them never play a game and achieve very little in the transfer market.
Either way I wouldn’t say it was consistent with a ruthless transfer strategy, more being bankrolled by an oligarch.
Sold a dream come on they are well paid professional footballers not just been duped into a timeshare.a) Yes I have
b) We are two games in to the season.....I see several players could become unhappy over the season in that side, possible clique of unhappy English players, youngsters sold a dream and replaced and also the pressure on Lampard with the money spent. Due to the transfer ban I think people have forgotten how ruthless the owner as been in the past. Do people think a trophyless season, Lampard is safe from the chop....hasnt had any pressure on him yet, how will he handle it.
I think they have a very talented and very strong squad. Same token I think a lot of there success may actually depend on how well SIlva does both as a centre back and a leader, two areas they have been and still are weak in if he isnt a success. Also think a couple of there signings will be relative flops and are actually not as good as the players they have replaced.
Think it will be a very interesting season with the London clubs. Sure Mourinho will fall out and be sacked this season, wouldnt be surprised if Lampard goes....yet the side looked weakest....Arsenal I think may actually do quite well this season....though quite well though still inconsistent
Anderson famously used to play himself into new deals. He'd have these random bursts of form, where we all went "well he's only young" and think there might be a player in there. There was just no justification for Rojo and Jones contracts. They arent even water carriers.Wasn't Anderson here for like 9 years also?