Spot on. He was always good enough to play CM. He proved that whislt playing for Croatia. For Spurs it was always a matter of when not if he was going to be given a prominent role in the center.
Luka Modric / Signs for Real Madrid
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Of course I've ever been wrong. I mean, I'm Mr ''Bellion is the new Henry'', Djemba Djemba and Kleberson will be stars here, Dong will succeed, Mikel is the new Cantona, Essien = Steven
Gerard and my personal favorites, Sergio Ramos for Keane's replacement and Liam miller is potentially a mixture of Scholes and Keane. That is just for starters
Fair enough. For me personally I have little doubt it was because he was getting sued to the pace of EPL football. Because for Croatia he was doing in CM everything he is doing for Spurs now. It's what made me him stand out for me the first time I saw him play a big European side internationally.
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It's more likely we'll have to adapt our system slightly than find a like for like replacement for Giggs.
Hasn't he recently stated that he would not see any reason to move away from Spurs as he is very happy there.. Those words may have been spoken before their woeful PL form which has all but removed their chances to return to the CL..
I can't think of a CM who we should rather get..
I can't think of a CM who we should rather get..
Of course I've ever been wrong. I mean, I'm Mr ''Bellion is the new Henry'', Djemba Djemba and Kleberson will be stars here, Dong will succeed, Mikel is the new Cantona, Essien = Steven
Gerard and my personal favorites, Sergio Ramos for Keane's replacement and Liam miller is potentially a mixture of Scholes and Keane. That is just for starters
Not taking the piss here Chief as you are someone who always makes a prediction on a player and that can go one of two ways, sometimes positive(e.g. Fletcher,Nani, Evra, Vidic, Anderson, Ronaldo, etc) but how in the blue hell did you ever equate Mikel with Cantona and Ramos as Keane's replacement? The rest are understandable with context.
Everyone makes mistakes, can't hold them for it as long as they own up. I said Giggs should retire 3 years ago.
Modric is a fiddy fiddy for me, he'll cost just such a gargantuan amount.
Modric is a fiddy fiddy for me, he'll cost just such a gargantuan amount.
Well before Chelsea fecked Mikel up he was a natural playmaker who played in the hole. Even at the world youth championship in which he and Mesai were named player of the tournament, he was operating in the Cantona role.
The Ramos story is the funny one though. The first full match I saw him play for Sevilla, sans commentary, he spent so much time attacking and wining the ball in the center of the field I thought he was an amazing midfielder and rushed to post about him on here. Watching him again more times I still thought he was a Keane in the making. I was later to find out that he was a defender playing in central defence. The embarrassment epic.
Thought Ramos also played RB for Sevilla which made a name for him ? Then came Alves ?
Am I mistaken ?
Am I mistaken ?
Of course I've ever been wrong. I mean, I'm Mr ''Bellion is the new Henry'', Djemba Djemba and Kleberson will be stars here, Dong will succeed, Mikel is the new Cantona, Essien = Steven
Gerard and my personal favorites, Sergio Ramos for Keane's replacement and Liam miller is potentially a mixture of Scholes and Keane. That is just for starters
The only never making mistakes in here is me.........
He was a CB whilst Alves was at right back. Then he moved to Real and Alves to Barca
The only never making mistakes in here is me.........
I don't know if it was mentioned before but did any of you know that SAF was asked who he would nominate for Player of the Year and he replied "Not Bale, Not Parker, Luka Modric" or something like that?
feck! I so hope we get him.. However unlikely it is.. He would be PERFECT for us..
feck! I so hope we get him.. However unlikely it is.. He would be PERFECT for us..
Modric is probably the best fit for our midfield amongst players we would be able to sign. He has adapted to the English game, has great creativity and he works fairly hard. I watched him against the Dippers on Sunday and his work rate and overall contribution was pretty good.
Berbatov for Modric swap deal on the cards IMO.
Berbatov for Modric swap deal on the cards IMO.
Berbatov + £20m i suspect Levy would demand, or £35m cash. Player + cash deals hardly ever come off, as i have been suitably reminded for suggesting a similar idea with Carrick or Berbatov + cash for Modric earlier in another thread.
I cannot see us paying that much cash on 1 player, especially considering we are signing a keeper too. A player plus cash deal seems logical but whether it will happen 'only god knows'.
Berbatov + £20m i suspect Levy would demand, or £35m cash. Player + cash deals hardly ever come off, as i have been suitably reminded for suggesting a similar idea with Carrick or Berbatov + cash for Modric earlier in another thread.
I cannot see us paying that much cash on 1 player, especially considering we are signing a keeper too. A player plus cash deal seems logical but whether it will happen 'only god knows'.
We might if we're goping to offset the bill by offloading a player or two...which I suspect will be the case if we want Modric
They'll never pay his wages for a start.
They wouldn't have Berbatov back
Eh? they wouldn't take back the Premier League top scorer who was a massive success whilst he was there? Are you sure?
This is the club that took back both Defoe and Keane.
I was thinking more that he burned his bridges by angling for the move in the first place.
Still don't see us selling him mind
Was just about to mention Keane, he was clearly a player in freefall and yet Spurs were willing to fork out his £75,000 a week wage-packet.
Don't think wages would be an issue.
And em, there is the matter of would Berbatov want to go back, he could easily get another team in Europe that is actually capable of winning some silverware.
If he did want to leave, he'd go back to Germany I feel
Burned his bridges with who? the fans?
As Rooney has proven, it only takes a few goals to fix that. The thoughts of the fans wouldn't come into it, if Arry decides he wants more quality up front then Berbatov has already shown that he's a perfect fit at Tottenham.
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
Fraser Campbell, cash + loan
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
As soon as I read anything with a 'swap deal' involved I know it's completely made up.
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
I agree but in this instance it might just happen. Spurs are desperate for goals and Berbatov suited their style. He is the league top scorer and still only 30. I think his contract expires next summer so he is technically a free agent in January as a 31 year old. Will he sign another contract at United to be a bench warmer?
On the other side of the deal United have a huge need with Scholes retiring soon and SAF covets Modric. I am sure Berbatovs age and pending status next summer could be factored into the deal to allow Spurs to work out his wages.
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
Gillispe and Cash for Andy Cole.
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
Cash + Gillespie for Cole
Cash + Pugh for Smith
Cash + McShane and Steele for Kuzczask
The only deal including a potential top class player was the Cole transfer, but Gillespie never reached that tier.
I do doubt any swap inclusions will occur this summer.
I remember Harry Redknapp saying that Fergie has said to him 'Modric would get into any team in the world.' He's clearly an admirer.
Question is, can/will we pay the required 40m to sign him?
If you think it would cost any less, you are out of touch with the reality of the modern transfer market.
Question is, can/will we pay the required 40m to sign him?
If you think it would cost any less, you are out of touch with the reality of the modern transfer market.
And the history of United's recent deals with Spurs.
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
Andy Cole = Cash + Gillespie.
Jesus christ we get it, you think you've got a better idea of transfer values than most others on here...telling people over and over and over again doesn't really achieve anything.
What is this strange obsession people have with swap deals?
In almost a quarter of a century in charge of United, I'm fairly sure Fergie has never got involved in a deal like that yet, every summer, there's hundreds of suggestions of why we will swap player A for "player B + cash" (or vice versa) It ain't gonna happen.
Has anyone mentioned that we gave cash plus Gillespie for Cole?
Yeah would love to see Modric at United but Daniel Levy is such a dick when it comes to extracting maximum money from potential buyers. He thought he was such a smart arse getting £30m from us for Berbatov but his procrastination in his own buying meant he didn't procure a top class striker the last two transfer windows - to Spurs' detriment in not qualifying for next year's Champions League.
To that end, IF Fergie wanted Modric, god knows how much he would cost!
i'm sick of buying from fecking spurs.
levy would price modric over sneijder IMO. and the latter is better.
levy would price modric over sneijder IMO. and the latter is better.
Can't disagree, but usually Tottenham players are doing solid job for United... just saying.