Whitey Grandad Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Wheat > Chaff Get him in on a half season loan. Nothing ventured....etc Aren't we loaned up to our limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Aren't we loaned up to our limit? either sign townsend or sign one of the loan'ees caulker wwould be a great addition.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Yeah why not we've already got The long ball tactics The big lump up top The good little 'en to pick up his flicks The midfield terrier So all we need in the pacy wideman and we've got the perfect 1985 set up Plus out spiteful nickname front 4 would be superb AnDross---what a waste of mane---Turdic ---------Pelle end------- With Gashton on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 He played for their under 21s against ours the other day. I believe Targett had him under control throughout the match - there may be footage somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Last few years I'd say no...this year, I'd say yes. We need some more attacking threat, he has a bit of pace, and he shouldn't be too expensive either, and can take a shot from outside of the box, which is a rarity in our side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 (edited) He played for their under 21s against ours the other day. I believe Targett had him under control throughout the match - there may be footage somewhere. Trademark shot at 1:00... and a nice cross at 01:45.... Edited 16 December, 2015 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Last few years I'd say no...this year, I'd say yes. We need some more attacking threat, he has a bit of pace, and he shouldn't be too expensive either, and can take a shot from outside of the box, which is a rarity in our side. He does shoot but I would prefer someone with more accuracy. Someone said earlier we shouldnt just buy bench warmers but we should buy players who expect to start and let them all fight it out for a starting place. Long was bought as a bench warmer and we have a few others we know will always be on the bench. I would rather see one or two players come in who you would expect to start a game for real competition in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 If you actually read the article, the Echo have taken "former Dell striker" Gordon Watson out of the cupboard and it's just his opinion. Indeed. I haven't seen a direct link with us elsewhere. Have seen him linked with the likes of Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Ta Trousers, thank you for pandering to my laziness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Indeed. I haven't seen a direct link with us elsewhere. Have seen him linked with the likes of Newcastle. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6807060/Andros-Townsend-could-be-resuced-from-his-Tottenham-hell-by-Southampton.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 I haven't been on this board that long so can older hands tell me whether any player we've acquired has ever been greeted with unanimous agreement? What was the reaction when we bought Rickie for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Kint Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 I can't stand him as a player. A selfish one trick pony that got sussed out. Wingers playing on the wrong side doesn't work unless you've got special ability. Bale, Ronaldo, Robben can do it because they're good enough to shoot so accurately from distance, but when average players try it it just doesn't work. Feel as though it's probably inevitable we'll sign him. Been linked with him for so long that there must be some truth in it. Another Caulker-esque signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 I haven't been on this board that long so can older hands tell me whether any player we've acquired has ever been greeted with unanimous agreement? What was the reaction when we bought Rickie for example? Totally positive, as was José at the time. Why most even thought Gaston was a good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyNumber7 Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 He's not nearly as bad as some on here like to make out. I'd take him if the price was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6807060/Andros-Townsend-could-be-resuced-from-his-Tottenham-hell-by-Southampton.html Ah but the good news is that Koeman didn't mention him. Perhaps they picked it up from Gordon Watson's quote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 I would take him on loan, If Koeman can get the best out of him I think he could offer us some pace and creativity on the wings. Sure Andros has fallen on bad terms at Spurs but I don't think he should be written off completely, To many armchair football managers on here! who think they know best. Loan with option to buy is low risk and if Koeman gets the best out of him Brucey Bonus . He obviously needs to replicate the form that got him in the England Squad and needs to learn to be less selfish on the ball but I think he has alot of attributes that can serve us well. Yes I know youtube videos can be biased but the man does has some skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 I haven't been on this board that long so can older hands tell me whether any player we've acquired has ever been greeted with unanimous agreement? What was the reaction when we bought Rickie for example? Some are, some aren't. But you can guarantee if they don't play well straight away it was a bad signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 (edited) I would take him on loan, If Koeman can get the best out of him I think he could offer us some pace and creativity on the wings. Sure Andros has fallen on bad terms at Spurs but I don't think he should be written off completely, To many armchair football managers on here! who think they know best. Loan with option to buy is low risk and if Koeman gets the best out of him Brucey Bonus . He obviously needs to replicate the form that got him in the England Squad and needs to learn to be less selfish on the ball but I think he has alot of attributes that can serve us well. Yes I know youtube videos can be biased but the man does has some skills But as has already been pointed out we can't take any more UK loans without either releasing or buying one of the 2 players that we already have on loan from other English clubs. So we either sign Stek or Caulker on a more permanent basis or not sign anyone else from England on loan. Got it ??? Edited 16 December, 2015 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Well the solution to that is get rid of Caulker and bring in Townsend Caulker is Toilet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Agreed, it's worrying they said we'd wanted him for years. I assume that means from Spurs when he'd have been signed as a first teamer instead of Lovren or Toby? Frightening. There's just no way Stephens or Turnbull could be worse as 4th choice, and think how much cheaper! Perhaps Gardos will be back soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Saint Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Just his agent trying to get him a game...... If Spurs offered us 10 million to take Dross Townsend off their hands we would be being ripped off. He is exactly what we DONT need. He is a forward who never score goals - 14 in total in his entire career of which only 3 came in the top division. His main attribute is stupidity although losing possession is also a speciality. We need to spend money in January to IMPROVE our attacking options. He will offer us nothing. Better to give chances to our academy kids than waste a place and a lot of money on Townsend. Signing him would indicate expecting to go down as at best he is a championship player. If we can't do better then this we are truly doomed. I can only hope this is just agent talk trying to get this lump off their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Sky say we aren't interested in Townsend. Villa and Newcastle want him on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 16 December, 2015 Author Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Townsend isn't a natural wide winger, he cuts in and shoots from random long ranges 95% of the time, one will fly in every five or so games, which I guess is more than what JWP offers in that regard... ....and that's a very conservative figure .....even without consulting the stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Maybe he doesn't fit the way Tottenham play. Playing well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 I think we need to strengthen the defence, particularly in the centre. When Fonte doesn't play it's only a matter of time. Oh, and a defensive midfielder to protect them, because Wanyama is just a bit disinterested/off. Then we could do with a goal scorer. So in summary, defence, midfield and attack. Might need a keeper too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 What we need is a player to score twenty goals a season taking chances in the box not another show boater. We have got loads of players that can pass and stand still or run up blind alleys, we don't need another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 What club doesn't? Anyone signing Townsend would be hoping he can fulfil his potential and score 10-15. Yeah seems unlikely but you never know. I think you must be looking at the wrong Andros Townsend. This one under discussion, well 15 league goals must be somewhere in the region of his entire career contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 We aren't in for Townsend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 We aren't in for Townsend... Thanks Les. Good to know the Club has not lost its marbles after all. Stand down, crisis averted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Thanks Les. Good to know the Club has not lost its marbles after all. Stand down, crisis averted. Yeah pretty pointless talking about a player we have no interest in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Sky sports article claiming we aren't amongst the interested clubs. http://www.skysports.com/share/10101592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 intereting,y the standard are reporting he is definately available in jan but spurs valuation is now 6-7million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 intereting,y the standard are reporting he is definately available in jan but spurs valuation is now 6-7million He is obviously going to be available because they don't want him. But neither do Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 Playing well? Playing narrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 I think we need to strengthen the defence, particularly in the centre. When Fonte doesn't play it's only a matter of time. Oh, and a defensive midfielder to protect them, because Wanyama is just a bit disinterested/off. Then we could do with a goal scorer. So in summary, defence, midfield and attack. Might need a keeper too. Other than that, we're in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 16 December, 2015 Share Posted 16 December, 2015 He is obviously going to be available because they don't want him. But neither do Saints. the interesting peice for me was not that he is available but for 6million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 17 December, 2015 Share Posted 17 December, 2015 I don't know if he'd work for us or not but I'd be reluctant to buy any player that Spurs try to offload during every transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 December, 2015 Author Share Posted 17 December, 2015 the interesting peice for me was not that he is available but for 6million. it's not the £6 million I'd be thinking about , but the thought that a £50K /week salary for 4 years ...would set us back another £10 million on top and ....if 50K wasn't enough for his agent ......well .....you can do the maths yourself .....IMHO ...forget him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 17 December, 2015 Share Posted 17 December, 2015 intereting,y the standard are reporting he is definately available in jan but spurs valuation is now 6-7million 14 mill was being mentioned yesterday. Total madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 26 January, 2016 Author Share Posted 26 January, 2016 well at least we've been spared that one ...regardless of what the Mirror says ......now he's someone else's problem . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 I don't know if he'd work for us or not but I'd be reluctant to buy any player that Spurs try to offload during every transfer window. Not just that they are trying to get rid of him, but also no one else seems to be beating a path to WHL to sign him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolman Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 To Newcastle for 12m - http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/35409021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 Wow, Spurs must be buzzing as they have got rid of Adebayor as well (to Palace). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 To Newcastle for 12m - http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/35409021 Makes Lomg look cheap and our losing Puncheon a missed opportunity fee wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 Wow, Spurs must be buzzing as they have got rid of Adebayor as well (to Palace). I think they paid him off back in the summer, he's been a free agent till now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 (edited) I think they paid him off back in the summer, he's been a free agent till now. I'm not 100% on this, but I think he's effectively a free agent (but Spurs were still paying him!) - Not sure how that works! Edited 26 January, 2016 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 NO, I think that he refused and had been on £100k a week up till now. Even now I see that they might still be paying £30k p/w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 Hilarious, he really doesn't care about football that much just how much money he's getting and I hope he regrets the way he's decided to play out his last 5+ years of his career after he retires. It's spurs though so fair play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 26 January, 2016 Share Posted 26 January, 2016 I'd rather have Long for £12m, definitely over Townsend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 27 January, 2016 Share Posted 27 January, 2016 This guy is seriously over rated by some fans. Doesn't bring anything to the team apart from running at defenders with very little end product and wayward shots from range. There were two stats doing the rounds on Twitter yesterday that summed him up nicely: Andros Townsend has had 102 shots from outside the box in the Premier League, scoring with three of them. Thump. Paul Robinson (1) has only scored two fewer goals for Tottenham than Andros Townsend (3). Rather have Shane Long any day for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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