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For all the BAE Doubters..

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  • #32
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Headcase

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2141381/Benoit-Assou-Ekotto-quit-Spurs-play-useless-Europa-League.html


  • #33
    bradolf pittler
    Registered Users Posts: 558 ✭✭✭bradolf pittler


    A total mercanary,he'd play for for any team that offered a few quid extra every week.That being said he's been 1 of our better performers over the past 2 seasons or so.
    "if there is a change at tottenham-some more money is made available maybe-i wouldnt be against the idea of staying"......in other words.....i'd like a new contract please mr levy.


  • #34
    Leinstersqspur
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Leinstersqspur


    http://www.tottenblog.com/2012/05/what-assou-ekotto-actually-said-full.html?

    The lad is a GOOD full back but I still think he's a defensive liability and we rather we replaced him innthe summer. That said you've gotta admire his honesty.

    "For me, to gain titles is cool but I'd prefer to earn money (laughter)." :D


  • #35
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    :D:D:D

    http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7741047/?


  • #36
    DubPerryman
    Registered Users Posts: 2,284 ✭✭✭DubPerryman


    http://www.london24.com/sport/tottenham/spurs_star_hits_back_at_transfer_rumours_1_1372068?

    “I want to take this opportunity to clarify some comments that have appeared in the media today,” he said.

    “I am fully committed to Tottenham Hotspur and proud to represent the club in any match, whatever the competition.

    “I am very much enjoying my time here. It is a wonderful club with great support.

    “I am looking forward to recovering from my injury in time for next season.”


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  • #37
    MrKingsley
    Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭MrKingsley


    I dont think theres any need to replace the lad tbh. we are spurs after all, not barca, city or bayern. As long as weve FBs that can make it up and down all day and stay tuned when defending we doing well i think. And frankly over the past 5 years I think theres been a serious shortage of quality FBs worldwide (in comparison to other positions) so were doing ok with BAE i think.

    To me him has one of the best attitudes on the pitch when it comes to spurs players. Im assuming he was asked by harry to go out and make that apology/clarification. However I have absolutely no problem with him taking his contract at spurs as a job - so long as his attitude is right, which i think it is. To be honest in certain situations ie closing stages of big games, vital league fixtures or longetivity in a season I would rather someone with a cool head who understands what need to be done to win a game. As opposed to someone who claims to be spurs through and through but ends up buzzing about the pitch like a headless chicken and gives stupid fouls away or is 20 yards out of position wen the opposition scores the winner.

    I can honestly say that right now I wouldnt want to swap BAE (all things considered) for anyone else in the league. And that is not me saying that he is the best LB in the league but for understanding our game and being one of the few fixtures in an ever changing backline I wouldnt take anyone else


  • #38
    mushykeogh
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭mushykeogh


    I used to absolutely hate him! now think he is decent enough. Has come on an awful lot in the last season or so. Maybe next season he can eradicate the crazyness and lack of concentration from his game!

    I remember watching him In Jol's first season, my god he used to be all over the place back then.


  • #39
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Won't be long now..

    http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/121130/benoit-assou-ekotto-verge-tottenham-return-186558


  • #40
    Leinstersqspur
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Leinstersqspur


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Won't be long now..

    http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/121130/benoit-assou-ekotto-verge-tottenham-return-186558

    Happy days, he used to be a liability but I think he improved his concentration levels last season. Hard to believe he's 28! Will Ezekiel Fryers be his natural replacement next season?


  • #41
    Sugarlumps
    Registered Users Posts: 6,899 ✭✭✭Sugarlumps


    He’s improved vastly, himself and Bale have a great understanding of each other. Vertonghen can go back to playing in a more natural position.


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  • #42
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,055 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    I'll be delighted with Vert and Caulker playing CB together, with Benny back on the left. Vert's been great, but his natural position is in the middle.


  • #43
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Leinstersqspur wrote: »
    Happy days, he used to be a liability but I think he improved his concentration levels last season. Hard to believe he's 28! Will Ezekiel Fryers be his natural replacement next season?

    Did he not sign for a Belgian club or something ?


  • #44
    Leinstersqspur
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Leinstersqspur


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Did he not sign for a Belgian club or something ?

    He trained and was set to sign for us during the summer until Utd demanded £4m compo. Rumour has it we struck a deal with Liege where we have an option to buy Zeki Fryers after 2yrs, thus bypassing the tribunal fee!


  • #45
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Leinstersqspur wrote: »
    He trained and was set to sign for us during the summer until Utd demanded £4m compo. Rumour has it we struck a deal with Liege where we have an option to buy Zeki Fryers after 2yrs, thus bypassing the tribunal fee!

    Yeah I knew he was on the verge of signing alright, but didn't know about the option to buy him down the road, interesting.


  • #46
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Back training today


  • #47
    Devo from Dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 610 ✭✭✭Devo from Dublin


    looking forward to him back in..he's being a big loss.


  • #48
    Leinstersqspur
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Leinstersqspur


    Benny looking laid back, er.... slightly stoned? after the game...:D:D
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlFwXCS1zKM


  • #49
    Antisocialiser
    Registered Users Posts: 1,375 ✭✭✭Antisocialiser


    I also thought he looked high! ...and what was the Danny Zuko style toothpick doing lodged in his gob? He really should have been eating a share-size packet of funyuns in this interview.


  • #50
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Linked with Monaco this week.
    Danny Rose playing very well for Sunderland, could be our left full next season with Townsend in front of him.


  • #51
    Sugarlumps
    Registered Users Posts: 6,899 ✭✭✭Sugarlumps


    Mmm Rose was impressive yesterday, Quinn said he's been their only shining light this season. Good body strength and speed, has a lot of potential.


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  • #52
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Sugarlumps wrote: »
    Mmm Rose was impressive yesterday, Quinn said he's been their only shining light this season. Good body strength and speed, has a lot of potential.

    Similar to Bale, he only got in our team due to injuries and then impressed.


  • #53
    KingdomYid
    Registered Users Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭KingdomYid


    Yupp future does not look good for Benny, not a favourite of AVB it would seem. Hopefully Danny comes back and establishes himself. Even if he does not we will forever love him for that goal which I was lucky enough to witness in person back in April 2010 :).


  • #54
    Devo from Dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 610 ✭✭✭Devo from Dublin


    next seasons back four ????

    Walker - Caulker - Dawson - Rose.

    All english....but none good enough for top 4 teams....

    Also, Jan is a shoe in....
    Im a bit suspicious of Kaboul tbh...... as in, i think he'll be flogged!!!!!


  • #55
    Here Precious2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 533 ✭✭✭Here Precious2


    Devo from Dublin wrote: »
    next seasons back four ????

    Walker - Caulker - Dawson - Rose.

    All english....but none good enough for top 4 teams....

    Also, Jan is a shoe in....
    Im a bit suspicious of Kaboul tbh...... as in, i think he'll be flogged!!!!!

    Are we following the same team Devo?:D

    Next seasons centre half pairing is going to be Verts and Kaboul.


  • #56
    jobeenfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 2,443 ✭✭✭jobeenfitz


    Vertongnen converted to striker next season and PL top striker!


  • #57
    slegs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭slegs


    Found this on Twitter
    BKF_lEmCQAAczMv.jpg


  • #58
    yiddo59
    Registered Users Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭yiddo59


    Full Benny interview from last Saturdays Guardian
    Benoît Assou-Ekotto: 'What sort of mercenary stays for seven years?'
    The Tottenham Hotspur full-back says he has seen quite a few team-mates kiss the badge and then leave whereas he wants to finish his career at White Hart Lane
    Full article here http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/may/03/benoit-assou-ekotto-tottenham


  • #59
    Hatch99
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Is he injured or just on the naughty list ?


  • #60
    White Heart Loon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭White Heart Loon


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Is he injured or just on the naughty list ?

    No, he's on his way out. Some girl tweeted him a few days ago asking him not to leave and he replied to her to ring Daniel Levy. Some guy tweeted him asking why he wasn't playing yest and his reply was "@basicbloke2012 not good enough may b lol..". Word is, he was told before Asia he could leave if he found a club


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  • #61
    Leinstersqspur
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Leinstersqspur


    White Heart Loon wrote: »
    No, he's on his way out. Some girl tweeted him a few days ago asking him not to leave and he replied to her to ring Daniel Levy. Some guy tweeted him asking why he wasn't playing yest and his reply was "@basicbloke2012 not good enough may b lol..". Word is, he was told before Asia he could leave if he found a club

    Yeah he tweeted 'I'm fit, not injured' too.

    Strange because there was a good interview with him saying he thought AVB was cool, that they enjoyed fast cars/bikes etc.

    There is now way Rose is as good as him which is a worry.


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