5 Predictions for Tottenham Hotspur in 2013
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| Pick me, Mr. Levy! |
1) We're going to break our record transfer fee.
The current one-off payment for a player currently stands at £16.5m for former talisman and all-round transfer whore Luka Modric. Money well spent in anyone's books. However, times have moved on; we're a better side than we were when we picked up the Croatian in 2008, and it is debatable whether or not we have the time to nurture a potential world-class talent or whether we have to break the bank to secure one now.
So who would be the new star signing? The usual suspects such as Damiao and Moutinho have all been mentioned and are likely to cost in excess of £16.5m (despite reports claiming Internacional would accept £15m+Gomes). After making an alleged £11m profit on our summer transfer dealings, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that AVB will bid to strengthen his squad with a blockbuster signing either in this transfer window or the next.
2) Jake Livermore to leave the club.
Whether this one happens on loan or permanently is open to debate, but one things for sure is that young iron-shoulders won't be happy with his current role (or lack of role) in AVB's set up. Perhaps a loan move is on the cards for the 23 year old with the aim of regular football and ultimately follow in the footsteps of the Kyle's or Steven Caulker. Cleary a year of top flight football can do wonders for a player, giving them both the confidence to succeed and also experience playing both alongside and against international players. However, a more likely outcome is a permanent move to a bottom half team followed by the swift realisation that his potential is no higher than average at best. Jamie O'Hara style.
3) Madrid to tempt Tottenham with muchos euros for Bale.
Time to talk about the elephant in the room. We, as Spurs fans, have seen Gareth grow from a young Simeon into arguably the best left-winger in the world. Yet there will inevitably come a time, much like there did with Luka, when one of the world's best teams will tempt the player with the prospect of playing alongside the world's elite. Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his admiration for Bale, and just about every tabloid in the world has linked the former Chelsea manager with our Welsh wing wizard. It would take a bold chairman in charge to turn down an offer of up to €50m. Lucky we have Daniel Levy in charge then, ey? If anyone is stubborn enough to refuse trivial offers time and time again it's that man. And so long as we keep improving the team and succeed in securing Champions League football, there's no reason why we can't keep Bale for at least another season.
4) Tom Huddlestone to recapture his form of the 2009-10 season.
Potentially the most controversial of the 5 predictions, it is nonetheless a distinct possibility. The sad thing is, Tommy is likely to leave the Lane in order to gain regular first-team football, with Fulham mooted as a potential destination. This would reunite Huddlestone with former boss and Tottenham hero Martin Jol. A move would likely suit both parties; Huddlestone needs to be playing games, and Fulham desperately need a creative central midfielder to compliment their other talents such as Ruiz and Berbatov. Should Huddlestone be playing regular football, it is not impossible that he could become the player he was when we made it to the Champions League; a bulky yet subtle midfielder with an excellent range of passing and an eye for goal. The neutral in me says this move is ideal, but my heart would break a little bit if he were to leave. Perhaps injuries have ruined this once England international, but given the chance he could become an important player for one side.
5) AVB to get the sack....just kidding.
5) Sandro to be talked about world-wide as a world-class player.
Perhaps an obvious assumption, but it appears from conversing with other football fans that the tough-tackling Brazilian is perhaps not as highly rated amongst neutrals as he is by Yids. After losing his place to Scott Parker last season, Sandro was given his chance to impress by AVB this year and hasn't looked back since, winning MOTM in many games already as well as the hearts of virtually every fan. There is something enigmatic about Sandro. From his eccentric YouTube video ("PAIIIIINNNN!!!!!") to his heroic on-the-pitch performances, it is clear that this lad is a real character. Combine that with his incredible tackling ability and ever-improving all-round game and you've got a WHL legend on your hands. I made a prediction after the AC Milan away game that Sandro would become world-class, and my mates at college all laughed at me. 'One good game', they said. But his determined attitude was what really struck out as he managed to keep the likes of Pato and Seedorf quiet. Yes, a world-class Sandro looks a distinct possibility now (if not already a reality).
Thanks for reading.
The current one-off payment for a player currently stands at £16.5m for former talisman and all-round transfer whore Luka Modric. Money well spent in anyone's books. However, times have moved on; we're a better side than we were when we picked up the Croatian in 2008, and it is debatable whether or not we have the time to nurture a potential world-class talent or whether we have to break the bank to secure one now.
So who would be the new star signing? The usual suspects such as Damiao and Moutinho have all been mentioned and are likely to cost in excess of £16.5m (despite reports claiming Internacional would accept £15m+Gomes). After making an alleged £11m profit on our summer transfer dealings, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that AVB will bid to strengthen his squad with a blockbuster signing either in this transfer window or the next.
2) Jake Livermore to leave the club.
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| Part of Tottenham's future or past? |
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| Just a couple more euros please... |
Time to talk about the elephant in the room. We, as Spurs fans, have seen Gareth grow from a young Simeon into arguably the best left-winger in the world. Yet there will inevitably come a time, much like there did with Luka, when one of the world's best teams will tempt the player with the prospect of playing alongside the world's elite. Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his admiration for Bale, and just about every tabloid in the world has linked the former Chelsea manager with our Welsh wing wizard. It would take a bold chairman in charge to turn down an offer of up to €50m. Lucky we have Daniel Levy in charge then, ey? If anyone is stubborn enough to refuse trivial offers time and time again it's that man. And so long as we keep improving the team and succeed in securing Champions League football, there's no reason why we can't keep Bale for at least another season.
4) Tom Huddlestone to recapture his form of the 2009-10 season.
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| The jury is out on Big Thudd |
5) AVB to get the sack....just kidding.
5) Sandro to be talked about world-wide as a world-class player.
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| Err, yeah. Sorry, Peter. |
Perhaps an obvious assumption, but it appears from conversing with other football fans that the tough-tackling Brazilian is perhaps not as highly rated amongst neutrals as he is by Yids. After losing his place to Scott Parker last season, Sandro was given his chance to impress by AVB this year and hasn't looked back since, winning MOTM in many games already as well as the hearts of virtually every fan. There is something enigmatic about Sandro. From his eccentric YouTube video ("PAIIIIINNNN!!!!!") to his heroic on-the-pitch performances, it is clear that this lad is a real character. Combine that with his incredible tackling ability and ever-improving all-round game and you've got a WHL legend on your hands. I made a prediction after the AC Milan away game that Sandro would become world-class, and my mates at college all laughed at me. 'One good game', they said. But his determined attitude was what really struck out as he managed to keep the likes of Pato and Seedorf quiet. Yes, a world-class Sandro looks a distinct possibility now (if not already a reality).
Thanks for reading.
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