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Discussion in 'Tottenham Hotspur' started by remembercolinlee, Feb 1, 2017.

  1. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    Story of his life.
     
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  2. The Huddlefro

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    Winks has regressed rather than progressed and while it’s sad, I’m glad the club tried to cut him loose in the summer. His game against Pacos showed what he’ll do in a slower paced match but he’s not a top 6 PL midfielder, ultimately.

    It’s a shame he’s never fulfilled his promise as I remember him having one or two excellent games against good European teams, and performing very well for England, a few years back under Poch. But realistically now I think he would do well in Spain or Italy, but I don’t think he’s the type to want the international move.

    I said after the Pacos second leg that I don’t mind keeping him this season if he only starts the ECL games (and maybe cups against lower league opposition where he might be pressured less) but ultimately it’s probably best if he moves on, for all parties.
     
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  3. SpursDisciple

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    I thought you'd query the 4?
     
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  4. KingHotspur

    KingHotspur Well-Known Member

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    Hasn’t he got Spanish heritage through his grandparents? I could see him playing in Spain.
     
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  5. The Huddlefro

    The Huddlefro Well-Known Member

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    Wikipedia says yes. Stylistically I could see him in Spain for sure.
     
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  6. Citizen Kane.

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    I'll never fully understand a player saying they want to stay and "fight for their place" when the overwhelming evidence suggests that they simply aren't part of the club's future. He has gone from first team regular (albeit only by default not merit) to falling behind Hojbjerg, then Skipp and now probably Pape Sarr too in the pecking order. And we are being heavily linked with MORE players in that position (e.g. Kessie) who will also move above him.

    Part of me admires the earnest dedication and loyalty to the club but the sceptical side of me sees in his apparent refusal to leave the same lack of ambition that sadly colours most of his on pitch performances too.
     
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  7. Alfie Conn

    Alfie Conn Well-Known Member

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    Could be a case of Stockholm syndrome
     
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  8. PleaseNotPoll

    PleaseNotPoll Well-Known Member
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    He probably doesn't see a bigger or better club coming in for him.
    The new manager also gives him another chance to get back into the starting XI.
    It wasn't that long ago that we paired him with Sissoko virtually every week.
     
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  9. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    Remembering when I stood alone against the board telling you all Winks was gash.

    Now seeing you all pretty much say what I used too...

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  10. Citizen Kane.

    Citizen Kane. Well-Known Member

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    I remember being the same lone voice against Trippier, and yet he ended up moving for a decent sum to a better team. Go figure. Football is a weird game.
     
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  11. Citizen Kane.

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    I can see him doing very well at a Norwich or Newcastle and I think both of those sides would jump at the chance to sign him. But not for the reported £40m.
     
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  12. PleaseNotPoll

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    He's probably as good a striker as Joelinton, to be fair. I'm sure he'd score against us, too.
     
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  13. remembercolinlee

    remembercolinlee Well-Known Member

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    Listen smug boy...I was for kicking Dele out before you so wind yer fecking neck in <grr>
     
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  14. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    In fairness to Tripps, he was a decent player who had a really **** final season with us.

    Winks is just a **** player who's lived off of about 5 good games for Spurs.
     
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  15. Citizen Kane.

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    "Final season".

    Mate he only played 2 full seasons for us and one of them was ****e <laugh>
     
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  16. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    You wanted him out because he made tasteless Covid joke, I wanted him out coz he's ****.

    Therefore I win. Football trumps all in this debate I'm afraid, it's just the rules... I don't make them. <whistle>
     
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  17. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    He was a solid squad player prior though, helped raise Walker's game and was generally always dependable.

    For £3.5m he more than served his purpose, in hindsight should never have sold him, he'll have still been our best RB today (excluding the newly acquired Emerson who we can't judge yet).
     
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  18. Citizen Kane.

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    I wanted Dier out as soon as Maureen's United came knocking.

    But no one listened. No one listened.

    Repent oh ye sinners.
     
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  19. remembercolinlee

    remembercolinlee Well-Known Member

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    Uh uh...I had it in for him from 2019 when he became way more interested in being a love island wannabe social media starlet than a footballer...his covid stupidity was the icing on the cake ...

    Now respect your elders and stfu with your minging ideas <grr>
     
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  20. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    Yeah I'll give you that one, you've been anti-Dier for a lot longer than most.
     
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