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Transfer-onomics

Does anyone else think it's interesting that arguably our three most promising signings from last Summer are also the least expensive - Eriksen, Chadli and Chiriches. Whereas the three most expensive have been the poorest performers - Lamela (virtually unseen), Soldado and Paulinho.
Capoue (another injury write off) is somewhere in between.
Does this indicate we should concentrate this Summer's transfer activity on the so-called bargain area (£5-12 million) rather than the over rated "Marquee signings"?

comment by Chronic (U3423)

posted on 25/3/14

we need two centre backs and at least one left back

posted on 25/3/14

I was listening to a podcast by that Greg Stobart (or something like that) bloke and he was saying that Spurs have never spent big money well. Bentley, Bent, Pav etc (maybe bar Luka). Its the smaller risks that have paid off.

posted on 25/3/14

Can't really argue with that Edin.

Two CB's Chronic? Are you assuming that Vertonghen is leaving?

posted on 25/3/14

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posted on 25/3/14

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posted on 25/3/14

I've been one of Soldado's biggest critics, and whilst he deserves some criticism over his poor form in front of goal, he has really impressed me lately how unselfish he has been, and been a real team player. Most strikers going through this much of a dry patch would almost shoot on site, but he has been handing chances on a plate for others (or at least trying to).

Its a funny ole game though isn't it, as Chadli would have been considered a flop just 2 weeks ago, but a couple of half decent performances, a couple of goals, and he's back in favour.

Eriksen is the obvious "find" so far, and even Paulinho has had his good games. I dont think they're as bad buys as we think, but they do need to start repaying some of the fee back, even it its not just them driving them transfer value back up to cash in.

comment by Chronic (U3423)

posted on 25/3/14

Its a funny ole game though isn't it, as Chadli would have been considered a flop just 2 weeks ago

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by who? opposition fans on the wum? anyone who has watched spurs this season knows he hasn't been too bad - not sure what people expect for 7mill

posted on 25/3/14

Chronic

I dont think the actual individual cost matters, people just focus on the fact he was bought as part of the Bale money, and judge him on that (wrongly or rightly).

It just goes to show though, when you play players in their preferred position (and not as round pegs in square holes) you get to see the real player.

I think he's done okay but i doubt he would have been called a successful signing prior 2 or 3 weeks ago. I rate him though. He's a good option to have.

posted on 25/3/14

Liverpool have purchased well over the last few transfer windows:-

Suarez -22m
Sturridge-12m
Coutinho-8.5m


Ok there have been some not so good one's like Aspas, but he has only cost 6m, so perhaps something could be learned from the scousers.

posted on 25/3/14

Liverpool have purchased well over the last few transfer windows:-

Suarez -22m
Sturridge-12m
Coutinho-8.5m

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You have forgot....

Sakho - £18m
Allen - £17m
Llori - £7.5m
Borini - £12m
Aspas - £8m
Alberto - £7m

The bad far out weigh the good.

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