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One aspect that seems not to have come up in Berahino discussions is that we have a very good insight into the lad. Harry Kane has played alongside him, trained with him, accompanied him on away trips abroad for junior England teams. Harry's the ultimate good professional; trains hard, plays 100 % every game, respected by opponents and team mates alike, not big headed or flash. To believe that M. Pochettino hasn't discussed Berahino's talent and character in minute detail with Harry is ridiculous. I daresay Harry's marked Saido's card about what's happening at Spurs under M. Pochettio's regime and that this is the place for him to come and build his career. The fact that we're still interested says that we believe wholeheartedly in Berahino's talent and character and he'll be ours come the summer.

Where has anyone seen any concrete evidence suggesting that we're still interested? If anything, evidence points to the fact that that HMS Saido has well and truly sailed...
 
The poker analogy is apt. Levy/Pochettino have just said, "I’m good," when asked how many cards they wanted.

They’ll look very smart if we win something. If not, not.
 
That's true. However, I doubt we're going to go for another season flogging Harry into the ground. Our youngsters in that position are very young. We'e assessed the lad as being 'the right fit'. He can play in the PL. If WBA will sell, I'd put money on us being the buyer.
 
That's true. However, I doubt we're going to go for another season flogging Harry into the ground. Our youngsters in that position are very young. We'e assessed the lad as being 'the right fit'. He can play in the PL. If WBA will sell, I'd put money on us being the buyer.

Me too as it was made clear by Poch in August that the club would only enter the market for the right player who would fit the system and criteria. If Berahino fit it in August then why would we not still be interested in the summer.
 
Me too as it was made clear by Poch in August that the club would only enter the market for the right player who would fit the system and criteria. If Berahino fit it in August then why would we not still be interested in the summer.

Only because he has thrown his toys since then and I have not heard Pochettino express his love since. except for his present squad.
 
Am I missing something? IF peace is willing to do business?? Unless Saido signs a new contract I didnt think Peace had any say other than whether to accept a non-tribubal fee
 
Am I missing something? IF peace is willing to do business?? Unless Saido signs a new contract I didnt think Peace had any say other than whether to accept a non-tribubal fee
He still has 18 months on his contract.
 
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One aspect that seems not to have come up in Berahino discussions is that we have a very good insight into the lad. Harry Kane has played alongside him, trained with him, accompanied him on away trips abroad for junior England teams. Harry's the ultimate good professional; trains hard, plays 100 % every game, respected by opponents and team mates alike, not big headed or flash. To believe that M. Pochettino hasn't discussed Berahino's talent and character in minute detail with Harry is ridiculous. I daresay Harry's marked Saido's card about what's happening at Spurs under M. Pochettio's regime and that this is the place for him to come and build his career. The fact that we're still interested says that we believe wholeheartedly in Berahino's talent and character and he'll be ours come the summer.
It seems very likely to me that Pochettino would drastically change his view on Berahino based on how he responded to the disappointment of missing the transfer to us.
Many of you are also massively under-estimating how easy it is to break a high performing team by adding in one inadequate performer. We should only add players who we are sure will improve the team. It is quite possible that these number zero.
 
It seems very likely to me that Pochettino would drastically change his view on Berahino based on how he responded to the disappointment of missing the transfer to us.
Many of you are also massively under-estimating how easy it is to break a high performing team by adding in one inadequate performer. We should only add players who we are sure will improve the team. It is quite possible that these number zero.

Distinctly possible re the attitude. Mr Peace is known to have a character that would have made Mother Theresa swear. He might be granted a second chance on that and his youth. He might not.

I'm less inclined to believe there are no players that would improve our team, no matter how good I, you, M. Pochettino or anyone else thinks we are.
 
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Distinctly possible re the attitude. Mr Peace is known to have a character that would have made Mother Theresa swear. He might be granted a second chance on that and his youth. He might not.

I'm less inclined to believe there are no players that would improve our team, no matter how good I, you, M. Pochettino or anyone else thinks we are.
There are probably well over 50 players who would be better than a current squad member individually. There are probably less than ten of these who we could sign at a reasonable price. Many of those could easily make the team worse even if they theoretically make it better. The team is currently much more than the sum of the individuals and it is risky to meddle with that
 
I am not aware there was any discussion whatsoever between us and WBA regarding Berahino during the window.
 
Look at Messi and Ronaldo too, they are irreplaceable and yet both play pretty much every week including Champions League matches and the latter stages of Copa del Rey etc.

I remember one season where Messi played something like 60+ games and yet there was an article where Gerrard said he and his team mates needed better rests between games yet only played in about 40.

Much slower game in Spain though.