South American team will win itOriginally Posted by Milanista
South American team will win it
If a European team wins it, it would be the first time that happened when the WC was held in the Americas. Anyways, not to get too far off track. I would still think Defoe harbours some England ambitions. If Spurs provides the better avenue to realizing those, he may well not end up coming here until after. Will just have to see.
Can they just freaking announce it so I can get back to proper work!?!?
WE DID IT!
Duhfough
Dafoe
Dofoe
Dafoo
Could do this for hours but I'm working.
It's a done deal from what I've heard from many sources. I don't think a change of manager is going to matter. The guy's 31 yrs old, doesn't really have anything to prove in the epl and with england having ZERO chance of winning, and perhaps not getting out of the group stage, 3 million dollars more per year to play here sealed it I believe.
Looks like Mirko Vucinic is joining Tottenham on loan in January. Know what that means?
Spurs finally have four strikers? They need 4-5.
:P
Well, it's only a rumour...let's not go crazy.
In today's news, allegations that part of AVB's demise was refusing to play Adebayour even when Baldini/Levy instructed him to do so. News like that seems pro TFC Defoe.
Moderator
Daily Mirror has a story saying Drake called Defoe personally, to sell him on Toronto. Apparently Defoe is a huge fan, as are a lot of footballers (?). Also saying the deal is for 90,000 pounds a week, unlimited flights for his family, and two houses (??).
UK outlets are all talking about it like it's a done deal, and just won't be announced until January (as that's when the window officially opens). Everything Tottenham is doing privately and publicly, also indicating he isn't in their plans.
Good to see Tim L is putting his "ambassador" to work.
- Scott
Heroism breaks its heart, and idealism its back, on the intransigence of the credulous and the mediocre, manipulated by the cynical and the corrupt. ~Christopher Hitchens
Was that the article beside Obama hates black people and over the Article on the rise of the Fourth Reich lead by hitlers clone? I really don't trust most British papers.
The Mirror is a rag.
Moderator
So is the Toronto Sun, but it doesn't really speak to the quality or veracity of sports reporting within.
- Scott
Heroism breaks its heart, and idealism its back, on the intransigence of the credulous and the mediocre, manipulated by the cynical and the corrupt. ~Christopher Hitchens
The sports reporting in the Mirror isn't something to place any stock in.
Agreed. It's pretty much a reflection of the reporting in the rest of the paper.
The Mirror runs anything. That's actually part of what makes it entertaining to me.
#defoeTTLA
NOTICE: Wager with STB: OVER 2 shots on goal in the First half wins a Pint at HT.
I can't believe Defoe is worth 7.9 mil lbs in Fantasy Premier League
Zero goals, zero assists this year in BPL play, though not a ton of minutes.
Defoe had 17 goals in 2011-2012, and 15 goals in 2012-2013 as a regular starter. He has been the victim of politics this year, and has not been given a chance in league play, but he has still scored 9 goals in 18 total appearances including cup play and the Europa League so far in 2013.
Defoe is still a world class striker at this stage of his career.
Last edited by ManUtd4ever; 12-18-2013 at 12:37 PM.
I was at one of his few (only?) league starts this year and thought he was really poor. I am about to catch a bus to WHL, so we'll see if he plays any better tonight. But regardless of him form in England, I still think he can do a job in the MLS.
Just stating the facts. I think this situation is a perfect opportunity for MLS to acquire him and I think he will do well in MLS. World Class right now, that's debatable. I think if that was the case there would be more interest in the BPL.
You could say that about quite a few Spurs "stars" this season.
I think he's always been a better player having another striker to work off of. Don't think he ever took that well to AVB's lone striker system.
Also, one game I watched he had something like 9 touches on the ball in 60 minutes, while Spurs enjoyed 60% possession. Spurs are having serious problems getting those balls through to their striker (whether him or Soldado).
there has been reported interest from other clubs, Villa, West Ham and Fulham were 3 that had been connected to him, as were QPR in Championship. There seems to be an assumption now though that this deal is done ie TFC, and has been for a while, so that might have put off any other suitors
Defoe and Adebayor start up front today for Spurs. Finally dropped the lone striker.
Defoe sets up Adebayor for 1st spurs goal.
I'll believe it when I see it. Watch ... instead we'll end up with another South American that no one has heard of ...
... or perhaps someone misheard Defoe instead of DeRo.
Caretaker manager for Spurs started Adebayor and Soldado in a 4-4-2. Adebayor scored 2 goals, Defoe subbed on for Soldado in the 85th minute.
He favours a 4-4-2. I'm leaning towards him wanting to keep Defoe.
If he was one of these 4-5-1ers or a "false number 9er" I'd thing it'd be more likely Defoe was on his way.
Either way, Defoe watch is certainly something to keep TFC on the radar over winter.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote