The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The Pinball Wizard on DEADLINE DAY!

[stonebrow]

Probably something to do with the fact that Pochettino never intended us to be wholly reliant on Kane as striker? Much like we did when he was out for large chunks of last season. And the fact he was clearly prepared to give Parrot minutes if required.

Mourinho's set up absolutely requires a big striker to play long balls to. We had a whole transfer window to deal with that but didn't.

So putting this "on Poch" in those circumstances would seem pretty fucking ridiculous given the outcome of this window, no?

Poch used Llorente a lot when Kane was out, granted it worked better when Son was the focal point however to say that a back up striker isn’t/wasn’t needed or addressed is Equally as ridiculous.

 

[WiganSpur]

6-8 months is just about enough time to forget that the excuse for not investing this window was that we were keeping the powder dry. The truth is these excuses only hold if we conduct the necessary business in the summer. History tells us Levy's record in summer transfer windows is mixed at the very best.

 

[SpunkyBackpack]

You lot are also bad at analogies.

 

[ronspurs]

Still 3 minutes to sign bale

 

[Scouseyid]

6-8 months is just about enough time to forget that the excuse for not investing this window was that we were keeping the powder dry. The truth is these excuses only hold if we conduct the necessary business in the summer. History tells us Levy's record in summer transfer windows is mixed at the very best.

But we have invested!

 

[jurgen]

Probably something to do with the fact that Pochettino never intended us to be wholly reliant on Kane as striker? Much like we did when he was out for large chunks of last season. And the fact he was clearly prepared to give Parrot minutes if required.

Mourinho's set up absolutely requires a big striker to play long balls to. We had a whole transfer window to deal with that but didn't.

So putting this "on Poch" in those circumstances would seem pretty fucking ridiculous given the outcome of this window, no?

Poch will continue to be a excuse for the BSoDL for some time yet.

 

[FinnYid]

Still 3 minutes to sign bale

Or Akinfenwa.

 

[nicdic]

Probably something to do with the fact that Pochettino never intended us to be wholly reliant on Kane as striker? Much like we did when he was out for large chunks of last season. And the fact he was clearly prepared to give Parrot minutes if required.

Mourinho's set up absolutely requires a big striker to play long balls to. We had a whole transfer window to deal with that but didn't.

So putting this "on Poch" in those circumstances would seem pretty fucking ridiculous given the outcome of this window, no?

Poch was prepared to give Parrott minutes?

 

[sidford]

Ran out of time to sign E Zahavi from Guanghzou supposedly. Another name to add to the list of nearlys

 

[WiganSpur]

So the Telegraph has linked us to some bloke we've never heard of from China, and we made a bid for Ighalo too. If that doesn't tell you that Mourinho was desperate for a striker then what does? We have failed him.

 

[jurgen]

We were close but Brexit just made it too difficult

 

[rabbikeane]

Ran out of time to sign E Zahavi from Guanghzou supposedly. Another name to add to the list of nearlys

wow to his goal ratio since 2012

218 games - 185 goals

 

[nedley]

But we have invested!

After not investing.

Why can't people get their heads around that.

 

[CantSmileWithoutYou]

Still 3 minutes to sign bale

We tried.

Well, Levy googled 'Weekend city breaks in Madrid', so close enough...

 

[stonebrow]

Surely Rondon would have fit the Jose type...surprised we weren’t linked with him!

 

[RJR1949]

Jose is happy. As he said, he wanted a striker but not any old donkey for any old Dollar. There is a very good allocation of funds for the summer and we have already held talks with targets and it’s looking very good. Jose was offered Piatek permanently (22m) by Levy but said he didn’t want to pay that as wasn’t sure he was worth that. He would have taken a loan with option to get a better look at him but we couldn’t agree with Milan and then Hertha Berlin took the punt just as I thought Milan would give way. He believes he can get a better striker for better value for money in the summer and will make do with Bergwijn, Dele, Son, Lucas etc. Eze deal looking likely for the summer, we have very good relations with QPR after Clarke and Amos. We ended interest in Jarrod Bowen after signing Bergwijn. He was waiting for us all window but then Bergwign happened, and that’s the reason for West Ham’s/Palace late scramble for him. Yes I can be criticised as an optimist but believe we have really added to our rebuild this window with perm signing of Gio and signings of Gedson and Bergwijn. Yes Giroud (IMO) would’ve been an ideal scenario but wasn’t to be. We have also shifted a lot of unwanted players and opened up space in squad for the summer. Rose and KWP will be sold. Also am told Sissoko could move on in the summer, which is sad because he cares and has been a decent servant to the club, but ultimately he is getting on and is not good enough. Jose is brutal, thankfully. Go to sleep SC, see you in the summer x

Thank you for your insights.

Rob, Please give him a blue background.

 

[WiganSpur]

Ran out of time to sign E Zahavi from Guanghzou supposedly. Another name to add to the list of nearlys

Couldn't possibly be true! Since Jose was happy with our current forward options right?

 

[Yiddo100]

I’m starting to think bales not happening

 

[Phomesy]

Poch used Llorente a lot when Kane was out, granted it worked better when Son was the focal point however to say that a back up striker isn’t/wasn’t needed or addressed is Equally as ridiculous.

Rarely in the league - can’t remember him ever starting a game.

Regardless this isn’t a defence of Pochettino’s strategy just pointing out the reality that Poch can’t be held responsible for not foreseeing the requirements of his successor. Requirements that successor never got any way!

personally I’d never have let Lorente go.

 

[0-Tibsy-0]

Jose is happy.

strader is sad.

Despite saying in his presser he’d prefer to have a striker.

He might be able to live with not having one. But I find it a bit of a stretch that he Is happy.