I must admit this is a bit of an experiment to test if this will work. But basically my intention is to post this across both Arsenal's and Spurs' board to gauge a reaction to the potential of Adebayor joining Spurs. I'm hoping we can set a precedent and debate this issue without it descending into a slanging match, if it works, I think we'll set the bar for other teams to follow suit and hopefully make not606 a really dynamic and robust place to come and debate football. So ok, here goes. In my opinion Adebayor is a top class striker, one who would undoubtedly improve Spurs. With him, comes his history, his ego and his baggage, but this does not negate the fact that when he wants to be, he is one of the best. If he did join spurs, then Spurs fans would have to eat a bit of humble pie, given the opinion with which he was once held, but Adebayor has indicated in the past that he would play for Spurs, so he is willing to forget the past. For the record, despite the acrimonious circumstances in which he left us and his infamous goal celebration against us, I'd have him back in a flash.
Adebayor is a class player and like Piskie i'd have him back in a flash.It's a shame he can't sort his head out
I agree Piskie. I've said it before, he's a great striker, IF you can keep him happy, and motivated. Which appears to be no mean feat. I would also be concerned that he could be a disruptive influence in the dressing room. Was there any evidence of that when he was with you?. TBH, I can't remember, now.
That's the best reason I've heard for either club signing him. I'd be glad to have him. To be fair, I don't really mind what his dad washes and what his mum does to make ends meet is her own affair....
Is it Harry Rednapp's transfer policy to buy ex-Arsenal players or players in which Arsenal's scouting system have shown an interest. It certainly appears so.
Redknapp doesn't sign our players, Levy does. I've said since the old 606 that I think Adebayor would really suit our system and that he's a Redknapp sort of player. He managed to get good performances out of Kanu, Di Canio and Yakubu, for example, who are all highly talented, but temperamental strikers. Wages and Citeh's willingness to let him join would be the main stumbling blocks, if it's not some bizarre posturing to try and make the negotiations with Roma for Vucinic easier or something.
Well, two of them... The worst thing about us being linked with Adebayor is that every lazy journalist will report that Spurs fans are unhappy because of his Arsenal connections, when the real reason they aren't are far more straightforwards - his wages are far too high for our wage structure (and, let's be honest, he isn't worth £175k per week), and his track record of causing havoc in the dressing room at Monaco, Arsenal, Citeh and for Togo. As for signing ex-Arsenal players, he's signed the grand total of one. Compare that to the five ex-Tottenham players he's signed...
I think Wenger looked at Pav and Modric before they joined Spurs. In fact I think he had Modric lined up as possible replacement for Fabregas a few seasons ago, when Barca first came sniffing. Pav is still a very good player in my opinion, but his confidence seems ragged. I don't know if it's the relationship with Harry that's affected him. Certainly Redknapp seems to have his favoutites, i.e freezing out Krancjar, but that said, he did give Pav a good run of games last season. Adebayor, as I've said, is a top top player, if you can keep him happy that is. Otherwise he is the archetypal footballing Prima Donna. There were plenty of times at Arsenal when he just went totally missing in games because his head wasn't in the right place. He is a sulker, someone who, if they don't get their own way, let's everybody else know about it and affect their game. The headbutting incident was an example of that, just totally throwing his toys out of the pram. Adebayor soured his relationship with Gooners when he said that he wanted a move to AC Milan, describing their interest as like being flattered by Beyonce. The nature and tone of his willingness to court another suitor really got up our noses, then when he didn't get his move, he sulked for a whole season. Then came City and the infamous goal celebration - typical Adebayor behaviour. But that said, like the headbutting incident, I think they were both born out of his passion for the game. If Spurs can negotiate a deal for him, even on a loan basis and if Harry can keep him in check, then I think they would have made a great signing.
"As for signing ex-Arsenal players, he's signed the grand total of one. Compare that to the five ex-Tottenham players he's signed..." Did you notice I said Harry Rednapp not Spurs, I believe he managed a few other clubs before Spurs?
He's been a manager in England since 1983. He's bound to have signed the odd Goon here and there, isn't he?
