Transfer Window Report Card

Its transfer window report car time!

Rate your teams transfers from the January transfer window.

Arsenal. B+

I'm ecstatic that we've managed to sign Arshavin. He is truly a top class player and given our recent lack of creativity because of injuries, he should prove a valuable asset and hopefully we'll now make strides towards the 4th spot. From a neutrals perspective it should be great to see him in the EPL. As Pierre has said, he is a 'fantasy player' and the flamboyancy that he brings to the game should light up many a cold, wet spring Saturday.

Aside from the Arshavin signing, I was hoping that we could have sold Touré and used the money to bring in a replacement - either Ivanovic of Zapata. Touré seems to have lost the will to play for the club now, evidenced by his transfer request. I don't except him to be an unsettling thorn in out side for the next few months but his performances on the pitch have been tantamount to abysmal this past season or so and I feel that bringing in a fresh face would have made us a more strong defensive unit. The other area that I hoped that we'de strengthen was the defensive midfielder position although I think I agree in a sense that this should now be what we concentrate on in the summer. We shouldn't deliberate though else we'll end up in the same situation as last summer.

In summary, an A+ for the signing of Arshavin but a C for the lack of sale of touré and replacement. Not at all bad overall though.

A big fat fucking F

Villa: B

We got the most important - another striker - to strengthen our weakest position. Heskey is a safe and sensible signing, you know what you're getting with him, and it gives us more options in attack. A match-winning goal on his debut was an ideal start.

Elsewhere, I wouldn't have minded adding some depth with another winger/attacker and/or a versatile defender, but I think the squad is strong enough to see out the season, barring a big injury crisis. These can be addressed in the summer where choice and prices are better.

I expect a few will be on their way then too (Harewood, Shorey, Salifou, Taylor...)

Liverpool D

we needed a striker and a fullback, we sold a striker and sent another out on loan. I don't even think we signed any obscure teenagers.

Not fussed about Keane leaving, I wouldn't have minded leaving him in the squad but the circus around him not playing 90 minutes every week would have gone on and I think long term it's best for the club that he went when he did.Pennant out on loan can't be bad, if he plays well we'l get some money for him, if he doesn't it vindicates Rafa not using him more.

I don't think qualifying for the CL will be a problem, and hopefully the fringe players will be able to rise to the occasion when needed. Babel will probably get more games in what is apparently his preferred position and the versatility of Benyanoon will be useful.

Doesn't Pennant's contract expire in the summer? So even if he plays well it'll just inflate his signing on fee.

he signed for us in 2006 on a 4-year contract so I don't think so.

I'm guessing it's been mis-reported that his contract expires this summer.

B+

Truth be told, I'm glad to have all three players back, buying them for approximately what they were all sold for, Defoe removed the pain of seeing Darren Bent impersonate a footballer from my eyes, and Keane will carry that on, and he'll be a big presence in a dressing room where heads go down far too often. Chimbonda will give us pace from Full back and allow Corluka to move into a more comfortable central position. Palacios will be a great signing, that I'm convinced of, against Bolton he was the only player winning all his 50-50 challenges with authority. Cudicini looks a steal on paper, but he hasn't played regular football for 4-5 years. I'm tipping Gomes to see him off, once he's fully fit.

The negatives *again* was not signing a pacy winger who could play down the left (not Downing), and not selling Bentley & Bent - because for level of performance correlating to their transfer fees, they've got to be 2 of the worst players in the EPL.

Whether we stay up or not, there'll be a clearout this summer either way, hopefully including Tim Sherwood.

The HuddFather wrote:B+

Truth be told, I'm glad to have all three players back, buying them for approximately what they were all sold for, Defoe removed the pain of seeing Darren Bent impersonate a footballer from my eyes, and Keane will carry that on, and he'll be a big presence in a dressing room where heads go down far too often. Chimbonda will give us pace from Full back and allow Corluka to move into a more comfortable central position. Palacios will be a great signing, that I'm convinced of, against Bolton he was the only player winning all his 50-50 challenges with authority. Cudicini looks a steal on paper, but he hasn't played regular football for 4-5 years. I'm tipping Gomes to see him off, once he's fully fit.

The negatives *again* was not signing a pacy winger who could play down the left (not Downing), and not selling Bentley & Bent - because for level of performance correlating to their transfer fees, they've got to be 2 of the worst players in the EPL.

Whether we stay up or not, there'll be a clearout this summer either way, hopefully including Tim Sherwood.

JFK says we tried to swap N'Somnia for Bent TS(probably where the Oba rumours came from, both black and short with earrings). There was probably some money involved aswell. Would you have taken it?

Nothing more than a U

Kimbo wrote:

The HuddFather wrote:B+

Truth be told, I'm glad to have all three players back, buying them for approximately what they were all sold for, Defoe removed the pain of seeing Darren Bent impersonate a footballer from my eyes, and Keane will carry that on, and he'll be a big presence in a dressing room where heads go down far too often. Chimbonda will give us pace from Full back and allow Corluka to move into a more comfortable central position. Palacios will be a great signing, that I'm convinced of, against Bolton he was the only player winning all his 50-50 challenges with authority. Cudicini looks a steal on paper, but he hasn't played regular football for 4-5 years. I'm tipping Gomes to see him off, once he's fully fit.

The negatives *again* was not signing a pacy winger who could play down the left (not Downing), and not selling Bentley & Bent - because for level of performance correlating to their transfer fees, they've got to be 2 of the worst players in the EPL.

Whether we stay up or not, there'll be a clearout this summer either way, hopefully including Tim Sherwood.

JFK says we tried to swap N'Somnia for Bent TS(probably where the Oba rumours came from, both black and short with earrings). There was probably some money involved aswell. Would you have taken it?

Probably, how much was he sold to Wigan for? around £6-7mil?

Likely have taken him + another £3-4mil (to save face over Bent's price tag)

Much preferred the Kenwyne Jones swap Idea though.

Spurs have ruined Darren Bent

Tweedle wrote:Spurs have ruined Darren Bent

He was always shit. Then when you were hyping him, and now.

Hopefully his goal record will fool someone into thinking that he's of any use.

Bent was never really given a proper chance, and the manager ruined his confidence.

When he got a run in the side he scored goals.

The HuddFather wrote:

Tweedle wrote:Spurs have ruined Darren Bent

He was always shit. Then when you were hyping him, and now.

Hopefully his goal record will fool someone into thinking that he's of any use.

The whole point of football is how many goals you score. not how pretty you look when you run with a football, you big gay!

Although I'm sure Defoe could probably give you a technically better footwank

The HuddFather wrote:

Tweedle wrote:Spurs have ruined Darren Bent

He was always shit. Then when you were hyping him, and now.

Hopefully his goal record will fool someone into thinking that he's of any use.

Goals aren't of use?

They are Spurs, it doesnt help as they concede more then they score.

Yossi Glennayoun wrote:Bent was never really given a proper chance, and the manager ruined his confidence.

When he got a run in the side he scored goals.

He wasn't played in his proper position, the manager didn't have faith in him, the players don't pass to him blah, blah, blah

All excuses TS has used for keane but apply far more to Bent

Tweedle wrote:

The HuddFather wrote:

Tweedle wrote:Spurs have ruined Darren Bent

He was always shit. Then when you were hyping him, and now.

Hopefully his goal record will fool someone into thinking that he's of any use.

The whole point of football is how many goals you score. not how pretty you look when you run with a football, you big gay!

Although I'm sure Defoe could probably give you a technically better footwank

Bent will only be a consistent goalscorer for us if we become all defensive, and counter attack. We're not a good enough side for to soak up pressure, and as a consequence we'll definetly go down if we played to his strengths (see our form earlier this season).

What manager? Jol? Ramos? Redknapp?

He's been shit under all 3. Whilst he was the top dog we looked just like Charlton athletic. He scored goals whilst we was getting battered.

Keane was different, and you know it, the only thing they have in common is that both were bought over the mangers head. Each of the 3 coaches gave Bent a good shot, and he's failed to cut the mustard, and doesn't have the personality to make up for it.

110% wrote:

Yossi Glennayoun wrote:Bent was never really given a proper chance, and the manager ruined his confidence.

When he got a run in the side he scored goals.

He wasn't played in his proper position, the manager didn't have faith in him, the players don't pass to him blah, blah, blah

All excuses TS has used for keane but apply far more to Bent

Benitez didn't want Keane from day one, and treated him like shit to make a point to Parry and co.

Jol gave him a good chance, even though he didn't want him, got sacked for playing a shit player that COMOLLI BOUGHT, Ramos allowed Defoe to be sold make more room for him, Redknapp has given him more chances than a worn-out Pav.

He's failed on the merits of his performances, not because of the politics of our club, over 18 months, not six. Get over it.

Yossi Glennayoun wrote:Bent was never really given a proper chance, and the manager ruined his confidence.

When he got a run in the side he scored goals.

Even when the THREE seperate coaches showed faith in him (a lot more than I've ever had truth be told) he still couldn't:

*link-up with his team-mates effectively

*take a player on despite all his pace

*make an intelligent run/movement down the channels or into the box

*his finishing is overrated too

He's still a better finisher than Defoe or Keane, but he's too much of a confidence player to be relied upon. Good forwards have to believe that they'll score no matter what. he mopes around feeling sorry for himself, like a lost little boy.

The HuddFather wrote:

Yossi Glennayoun wrote:Bent was never really given a proper chance, and the manager ruined his confidence.

When he got a run in the side he scored goals.

Even when the THREE seperate coaches showed faith in him (a lot more than I've ever had truth be told) he still couldn't:

*link-up with his team-mates effectively

*take a player on despite all his pace

*make an intelligent run/movement down the channels or into the box

*his finishing is overrated too

He's still a better finisher than Defoe or Keane, but he's too much of a confidence player to be relied upon. Good forwards have to believe that they'll score no matter what. he mopes around feeling sorry for himself, like a lost little boy.

his record this season is something like 1 in 2, in a SHIT team. That's pretty impressive if you ask me.

Yossi Glennayoun wrote:

The HuddFather wrote:

Yossi Glennayoun wrote:Bent was never really given a proper chance, and the manager ruined his confidence.

When he got a run in the side he scored goals.

Even when the THREE seperate coaches showed faith in him (a lot more than I've ever had truth be told) he still couldn't:

*link-up with his team-mates effectively

*take a player on despite all his pace

*make an intelligent run/movement down the channels or into the box

*his finishing is overrated too

He's still a better finisher than Defoe or Keane, but he's too much of a confidence player to be relied upon. Good forwards have to believe that they'll score no matter what. he mopes around feeling sorry for himself, like a lost little boy.

his record this season is something like 1 in 2, in a SHIT team. That's pretty impressive if you ask me.

Fine. You buy him.

I'm sure he'll outscore Torres

For once I'm siding with the populist bandwagon, I think Bent's a limited but perfectly effective player, and his goal record is decent throughout his career so far. Tottenham's style and squad isn't suited to him, that much is certainly true, but he could have been a good signing for Spurs had other things gone his way that didn't.

He remains a good player and I can see him doing well once he leaves for a club more suited to him.

Massively overpriced, no question about that.

Should go to Everton but saying that would he benched when someone like the Yak or Saha come back?

Comolli did it on purpose.

Ray Parlour wrote:Should go to Everton but saying that would he benched when someone like the Yak or Saha come back?

, there is a reason he is on pay per play basis, you should try it with Rosicky.

President Darkie wrote:For once I'm siding with the populist bandwagon, I think Bent's a limited but perfectly effective player, and his goal record is decent throughout his career so far. Tottenham's style and squad isn't suited to him, that much is certainly true, but he could have been a good signing for Spurs had other things gone his way that didn't.

He remains a good player and I can see him doing well once he leaves for a club more suited to him.

Massively overpriced, no question about that.

His signing symbolises our fall from grace. It was the catalyst for it, just as I feared.

I may sound like an old fuddy-duddy romantic, but we at Spurs have a tradition of loving genuine footballers, players who can score goals out of nothing, so it adds to my bias.

@ RP,

Cahill is a better striker than Bent.

The HuddFather wrote:

President Darkie wrote:For once I'm siding with the populist bandwagon, I think Bent's a limited but perfectly effective player, and his goal record is decent throughout his career so far. Tottenham's style and squad isn't suited to him, that much is certainly true, but he could have been a good signing for Spurs had other things gone his way that didn't.

He remains a good player and I can see him doing well once he leaves for a club more suited to him.

Massively overpriced, no question about that.

His signing symbolises our fall from grace. It was the catalyst for it, just as I feared.

I may sound like an old fuddy-duddy romantic, but we at Spurs have a tradition of loving genuine footballers, players who can score goals out of nothing, so it adds to my bias.

@ RP,

Cahill is a better striker than Bent.

why was he signed in the first place though? He would have been a good signing if the squad was already finished. It's like building a house and at the end having £50 left over, shall we buy a front door? No let's buy an espresso machine!

Yossi Glennayoun wrote:

The HuddFather wrote:

President Darkie wrote:For once I'm siding with the populist bandwagon, I think Bent's a limited but perfectly effective player, and his goal record is decent throughout his career so far. Tottenham's style and squad isn't suited to him, that much is certainly true, but he could have been a good signing for Spurs had other things gone his way that didn't.

He remains a good player and I can see him doing well once he leaves for a club more suited to him.

Massively overpriced, no question about that.

His signing symbolises our fall from grace. It was the catalyst for it, just as I feared.

I may sound like an old fuddy-duddy romantic, but we at Spurs have a tradition of loving genuine footballers, players who can score goals out of nothing, so it adds to my bias.

@ RP,

Cahill is a better striker than Bent.

why was he signed in the first place though? He would have been a good signing if the squad was already finished. It's like building a house and at the end having £50 left over, shall we buy a front door? No let's buy an espresso machine!

Because Comolli was working for Wenger.

You know I've never liked Bent, and I was upset when he signed. All I've ever wanted him to do in a Spurs shirt was to prove me wrong. Sadly, he hasn't.