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Spurs sign Luka Modric

  • 26-04-2008 03:12PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,841 ✭✭✭


    Tottenham Hotspur signs Luka Modric for transfer record of £15.5m
    Gary Jacob

    Tottenham Hotspur this morning agreed a deal to sign Luka Modric believed to be for a minimum of €20m (about £15.5m), breaking their transfer record.

    The Barclays Premier League club have beaten competition from Newcastle United, Chelsea and Manchester City for the signature of the Croatia midfield player from Dynamo Zagreb. There are believed to be add-ons to take the fee to £20.5m.

    Modric flew to London this morning to have a medical, discuss personal terms, and is expected to watch the match against Bolton Wanderers today. Modric has been offered a five-year contract. Newcastle offered £16m.

    Modric, 22, was instrumental in helping his country to beat England 3-2 in the crucial European Championship qualifying match at Wembley in November, a defeat that led to Steve McClaren's departure as England head coach.
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    Modric's vision and passing have earned praise from many observers and he can play on the left side of midfield or as a playmaker behind the forwards.

    Ramos's priority is to sign at least one goalkeeper, two defenders and a forward. Tottenham's first choice is Carlos Kameni, of Espanyol, but the deal has hit an unspecified sticking point. The Espanyol player can be bought for €6m (about £4.7m).

    They have also looked at Heurelho Gomes, who has been valued at £12mby PSV Eindhoven. Tottenham have watched Maarten Stekelenburg but have doubts about the Ajax goalkeeper. Also in their sights are Diego López, the Villarreal player, and Marco Amelia, the Livorno goalkeeper who was in the Italy squad that won the World Cup in 2006.



    Absolutely shocked, amazed, flabergasted, delighted with this piece of news.


    Came from absolutely nowhere. Think he's a quality player who will make a big difference to the spurs team.

    What do people think?


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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,836 ✭✭✭Vokes


    Exellent playmaker who can control the tempo of a game.

    Good signing for Spurs, esp. since there were probably a host of CL clubs coveting him.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    Too good for Spurs.

    Can't wait to see him weekly though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 499 ✭✭Beanmachine


    Absaloute quality.Coup of the year i'd say seeing as there was a lot of intertes in him.He's going to be a star and as you said bring much needed quality to spurs. Since i first saw him play a few years ago i always thought he was going to become a class act.

    Super signing for spurs


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 10,259 ✭✭✭✭Melion


    If they can keep Berbatov they will be a serious threat to the top 4 next season


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,219 ✭✭✭invincibleirish


    Another example of insane Premiership money. spending a potential 20 million on an unproven player from the Croatian League.the fact it was Newcastle were also in for him says it all really. Did Ramos sign him or is this a DoF job?.

    Normally the summer tournament happens first before clubs spend crazy money on the next big thing.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,097 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    I think he will be an unbelievable player in a year or two. Dont get me wrong, hes already fantastic. Great signing and one I would have loved Liverpool to make. Spurs have pulled off a great bit of business there. Him, Keane & Berbatov will be a great combo.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,046 ✭✭✭eZe^


    Deep down inside I thought he was Barca bound. :(:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,008 ✭✭✭delija_sever029


    I watched him a lot and must say i will get over him his new t-shirt,great player,i watched him,i think he will move to better teams after Tottenahm,although he could do that now already but i think this is smart move coz in Spurs he will have more minutes and be in starting 11


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭el rabitos


    jaaysus, some player him. great capture for spurs. best player ive never seen.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    Its funny, my Croatian mate, doesn't like Modric for the same reason Irish people don't like McGeady.

    He has his flaws. McGeady has more talent. If Spurs have McGeady and Modric next season they will finish in top 4.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭el rabitos


    Its funny, my Croatian mate, doesn't like Modric for the same reason Irish people don't like McGeady.

    He has his flaws. McGeady has more talent. If Spurs have McGeady and Modric next season they will finish in top 4.

    does your croatian friend play football manager too?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,825 ✭✭✭Charlie


    Grrrrr, Spurs used their Jew magic to pull this one off. ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,097 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    McGeady has more talent

    hah.
    If Spurs have McGeady and Modric next season they will finish in top 4.

    Double hah. What an idiotic comment :)

    You dont even know who Liverpool, Utd, Chelsea and anyone else will sign this summer so how can you say that ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69



    He has his flaws. McGeady has more talent. If Spurs have McGeady and Modric next season they will finish in top 4.

    Mcgeady is utter tripe.You cant compare them


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    What? He's class in Football Manager. If his opinion was based on Football Manager he would not say he has flaws. Saying he has flaws shows he has an informed opinion of him. McGeady is costing 12 million and people say he is overrated.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭el rabitos


    What? He's class in Football Manager. If his opinion was based on Football Manager he would not say he has flaws. Saying he has flaws shows he has an informed opinion of him. McGeady is costing 12 million and people say he is overrated.

    :confused:

    anyway

    just so i know lads, what channel is the croation league on?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69


    McGeady is costing 12 million and people say he is overrated.

    Mcgeady is overrated.He produced the goods against benfica and then ......nothing.

    Jermaine pennant is a better winger than Mcgeady!

    All that price does,is show that british players are stupidly priced.


    Mcgeady can do tricks,cant cross the ball and rarely does anything of substance when he beats his man.At least with old jermaine,you know if he beats his man then a quality ball will be crossed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Orizio


    And now Liverpool get Lennon. Good, very good...:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69


    Orizio wrote: »
    And now Liverpool get Lennon. Good, very good...:)

    hope not:(

    Spurs reject,hes rubish aswell!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    dc69 wrote: »
    Mcgeady is overrated.He produced the goods against benfica and then ......nothing.

    Jermaine pennant is a better winger than Mcgeady!

    All that price does,is show that british players are stupidly priced.


    Mcgeady can do tricks,cant cross the ball and rarely does anything of substance when he beats his man.At least with old jermaine,you know if he beats his man then a quality ball will be crossed.


    Just stop. Pennant is not even close to the talent level that McGeady has. He has 13 assists this season. Don't say 'cos its in a **** league'' he still has to cross the ball and pick a man out.

    Oh and El Rabitos you need to manually place your sky digital dish in order to recieve Croatian TV.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69


    Just stop. Pennant is not even close to the talent level that McGeady has. He has 13 assists this season. Don't say 'cos its in a **** league'' he still has to cross the ball and pick a man out.

    Oh and El Rabitos you need to manually place your sky digital dish in order to recieve Croatian TV.

    you stop talking rubbish,mcgeady isnt on the same level as modric.As a liverpool fan if you offered me mcgeady for pennant,i would say no.He is rubbish.

    you might also want to compare the stats some more.Pennant has played about 1/3 of the amount of games mcgeady has.He is also playing in a harder league.

    The whole point of my argument is that mcgeady cant cross!he is useless.Pennant's delivery is about 100X better than mceadys


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,219 ✭✭✭invincibleirish


    Just stop. Pennant is not even close to the talent level that McGeady has. He has 13 assists this season. Don't say 'cos its in a **** league'' he still has to cross the ball and pick a man out.

    Oh and El Rabitos you need to manually place your sky digital dish in order to recieve Croatian TV.


    It is a **** league, SPL fullbacks versus PL fullbacks? i'd get a few assists season if i were playing Gretna 3 times a season

    Dunno if Pennant is better then Mcgeady, only one way to find out, come on down to the PL Mcgeady, MON might hold you close to his Bosum at Villa Park. (although he'd be on the bench whatwith Gabby & Ashley)

    As for modric, 2 words: Bosko Balaban


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,841 ✭✭✭Running Bing


    dc69 wrote: »
    you stop talking rubbish,mcgeady isnt on the same level as modric.As a liverpool fan if you offered me mcgeady for pennant,i would say no.He is rubbish.



    As a Spurs fan I would probably prefer Pennant over McGeady. McGeady would never hack it in the PL imo.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    dc69 wrote: »
    you stop talking rubbish,mcgeady isnt on the same level as modric.As a liverpool fan if you offered me mcgeady for pennant,i would say no.He is rubbish.

    you might also want to compare the stats some more.Pennant has played about 1/3 of the amount of games mcgeady has.He is also playing in a harder league.

    The whole point of my argument is that mcgeady cant cross!he is useless.Pennant's delivery is about 100X better than mceadys

    That England match must have had such an impact on you.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69


    Babybing wrote: »
    As a Spurs fan I would probably prefer Pennant over McGeady. McGeady would never hack it in the PL imo.

    thanks,you reading this estaban?

    I do think mcgeady would be good in spain though.Still,he aint worth 12 million to anyone.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    How can you prove he wouldn't hack it?

    He's fast, he has a lot of skill(more than most wingers in the EPL)....The only thing he aint got is great physical strength.


    What gives you the impression Modric will hack it? Sure I could create a few assists playing against Zadar.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69


    That England match must have had such an impact on you.

    Do you have some sort of obsesion mith mcgeady because he plays for Ireland?

    why do you think he is so good?

    Il admit he was very good against benfica but he doesnt do anything week in and out.

    I suggest you watch the Liverpool match now.Pennant is running amuck,taking the piss out of the birmingham fullbacks,who are probably nearly as good as any in the spl.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Smegball


    Brilliant signing for Spurs, just what they needed a skillful attacking playmaker, sign a few defenders and a keeper and they will be a huge threat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,617 ✭✭✭✭PHB


    Great signing for Spurs. Now all they need is a real box to box midfielder, more defenders especially CB, and they'll be very very impressive.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69


    PHB wrote: »
    Great signing for Spurs. Now all they need is a real box to box midfielder, more defenders especially CB, and they'll be very very impressive.

    If Ramos feels like opening the wallet,they can have Gerrard for 70 million:)


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