Then again, this is why they like Di Maria:

I wouldn't mind if Madrid offered to throw him into the Bale package "next" year. I'd be happy with 65m+Di Maria.

Yes he's a diver as are the vast majority. Robbens a diver but a very fine player nonetheless and i don't think thats a valid reason not to sign a player.

Mourinho arguably didn't get the best out of the argentine either

Yes, a very talented player. I've been watching him for years, back when he was with Benfica, and also with the Argentine NT. He is better now with his diving, rolling around like he's been shot with a bazooka madness, but his behavior over the years has left a bad taste in my mouth.

I'm not saying City shouldn't sign him, only that personally I wouldn't want to see it.

So why DO players dive? What's in it for them,personally? Granted they could knick a penalty or a free kick for the team but,by the same token,they could get a second yellow and get sent off and miss three games and all that lovely bonus money.And the stigma that goes with it.

Interesting article in the sunday times bout muri boy saying he's gonna be very wary of and his new signings will bear the new financial regulations v much in mind, making gomez a possible target, quoted his bm net wage as 5-1 mil, which I imagine wouldn't be an issue for the chavs. Also said he will be sticking with the old guard as 1 st starting choice,ie cole lamps chech wouldnt be adverse to offers for ba , luis and even mata!!!!! said he would be sticking with torres. TBH Sounded well informed as opposed to speculative

I keep seeing rumors floated that Mata could very well be heading out. Maybe to RM. I figured Mata was arguably Chelsea's best player this past season. What's up with this rumor ? Get rid of Mata and keep Torres ? Strange.

Thread cleaned up.....I think. Back to transfer rumours.

Spurs bid £6m plus Defoe and Adebayor for Cavani.

Levy "confident" of reaching a deal.

Madrid and Zidane chipping away at Levy and Bale:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1472643/zidane-real-eye-record-bale?cc=4716

Madrid and Zidane chipping away at Levy and Bale:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1472643/zidane-real-eye-record-bale?cc=4716

Let them make a silly offer then....but do it quickly so we can spend some of the cash.

Madrid and Zidane chipping away at Levy and Bale:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1472643/zidane-real-eye-record-bale?cc=4716

They will do, as they can see Spurs have no money to strengthen the squad.

I suppose it's not really cricket though.

Madrid and Zidane chipping away at Levy and Bale:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1472643/zidane-real-eye-record-bale?cc=4716

Let them make a silly offer then....but do it quickly so we can spend some of the cash.

What makes you so sure that the cash will be spent?

I've heard Levy needs the money because he wants a yacht to rival Romans. :-)

Madrid and Zidane chipping away at Levy and Bale:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1472643/zidane-real-eye-record-bale?cc=4716

Let them make a silly offer then....but do it quickly so we can spend some of the cash.

What makes you so sure that the cash will be spent?

Maybe a new yacht will sail the Bahamas....

I've heard Levy needs the money because he wants a yacht to rival Romans. :-)

Yes....snap.

Madrid and Zidane chipping away at Levy and Bale:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1472643/zidane-real-eye-record-bale?cc=4716

They will do, as they can see Spurs have no money to strengthen the squad.

I suppose it's not really cricket though.

We still have £30m from the Modric sale.....Daniel likes a healthy bank balance unfortunately for us.

I'm beginning to feel sorry for the long suffering Spurs fans. Has there ever been any talk of ski masks and molotov cocktails on White Hart Lane ? Drastic measures might be in order.

Madrid and Zidane chipping away at Levy and Bale:

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1472643/zidane-real-eye-record-bale?cc=4716

They will do, as they can see Spurs have no money to strengthen the squad.

I suppose it's not really cricket though.

We still have £30m from the Modric sale.....Daniel likes a healthy bank balance unfortunately for us.

Only 13.5 gained from Modric in reality

Better off keeping it in the bank.

I mean, what team would sign Robbie Keane TWICE?

Perhaps this should be renamed the "I'm bored but i've nothing else to do" thread

I'm beginning to feel sorry for the long suffering Spurs fans. Has there ever been any talk of ski masks and molotov cocktails on White Hart Lane ? Drastic measures might be in order.

We're quite relaxed about it jd....huge money or a fantastic player. Its win win for us.

I'm beginning to feel sorry for the long suffering Spurs fans. Has there ever been any talk of ski masks and molotov cocktails on White Hart Lane ? Drastic measures might be in order.

They are in the same position as any other EPL team outside the top four. If they have a star they will eventually have to sell........but who they buy as a replacement (if any) is the crucial factor.

Perhaps this should be renamed the "I'm bored but i've nothing else to do" thread

Guilty as charged !

Perhaps this should be renamed the "I'm bored but i've nothing else to do" thread

Only when something is said about Spurs, that you don't like?

Perhaps this should be renamed the "I'm bored but i've nothing else to do" thread

Only when something is said about Spurs, that you don't like?

Sorry what was that? Oh more jibes about Spurs not buying again this window?!!Shock, horror. OOOH, fascinating and soooo original. Well excuse me if i haven't heard it a thousand times and am slightly bored.

Perhaps this should be renamed the "I'm bored but i've nothing else to do" thread

Only when something is said about Spurs, that you don't like?

Sorry what was that? Oh more jibes about Spurs not buying again this window?!!Shock, horror. OOOH, fascinating and soooo original. Well excuse me if i haven't heard it a thousand times and am slightly bored.

So, have a cup of tea and move on.

Perhaps this should be renamed the "I'm bored but i've nothing else to do" thread

Only when something is said about Spurs, that you don't like?

Sorry what was that? Oh more jibes about Spurs not buying again this window?!!Shock, horror. OOOH, fascinating and soooo original. Well excuse me if i haven't heard it a thousand times and am slightly bored.

So, have a cup of tea and move on.

Have a kip more like

"Have a kip more like"

And when you wake up the bad stuff will be aaall better.

"Have a kip more like"

And when you wake up the bad stuff will be aaall better.

Bentley has been released.....so all my nightmares have disappeared....well almost....only Gomes to go....

Speaking from experience, if you want to build a new stadium the money isn't going to come out of thin air....

Speaking from experience, if you want to build a new stadium the money isn't going to come out of thin air....

Is that why Arsenal became manchesters feeder club?

"Have a kip more like"

And when you wake up the bad stuff will be aaall better.

Bentley has been released.....so all my nightmares have disappeared....well almost....only Gomes to go....

Bentley was released about two weeks ago mate! Gallas too.

Perhaps this should be renamed the "I'm bored but i've nothing else to do" thread

Only when something is said about Spurs, that you don't like?

Sorry what was that? Oh more jibes about Spurs not buying again this window?!!Shock, horror. OOOH, fascinating and soooo original. Well excuse me if i haven't heard it a thousand times and am slightly bored.

So, have a cup of tea and move on.

What tea do you guy use? I've been through a few and found the Waitrose brand from Tops gives the fullest flavour. I bet you guys are PG Tips fellas.

Yes i like PG Tips. One of my mates brings a a couple of boxes over every year.

I also cooked beef stew last night. eight hours in a slow cooker. If this thread gets any more boring i'll start brightening it up with some culinary tips