Hiya Ivan,
Spooky! I listened to
Ladies of the Canyon last night. Joni told me to build a Parking Lot of Lurve or summat and get in a big yellow taxi to NYC – I may of misheard her though
Re – the article; overall that was a fair piece. Regarding our finances – we’re one of the few London clubs that’s in the black, also helped by the fact that we own the land of WHL and immediate surrounds too – many clubs such as the Woolwich Wanderers don’t have such luxuries.
“Spurs are a prime example then, of what happens when you a) keep changing managers and giving each one money to spend, and b) buy players to "make up the numbers."That’s a fair point – but we are having a super soaraway clearout this summer. Our whole transfer/signing/academy policy is being completely napalmed (just like the Director of Football position was when ‘Arry arrived). This is good, otherwise we’ll end up like the Barcodes who, believe it or not, have a 40-strong squad. Yes, 40! And most of them, like most of ours are ‘surplus to requirements’. I hope we stick with ‘Arry for some time. The ticker-tape that precedes the arrival of every new manager and the Carlos Kickaball’s has been replaced with some common sense (in parts). Thankfully we no longer talk of ‘5 year plans’ but there’s still a few who say ‘Champions League next season’. ‘Arry needs at least a season to get a decent squad together.
As an aside, (and just to give you a small view inside the head of your average Spurs supporter) the article also mentions Darren Bent. Bent is our top goal scorer – 17 this season. But none of us like him. He’s just not a Tottenham player. He’s got no artistry, skill, élan…no ‘silky skills’. If David Moyes wants him, frankly – he can have him. Which is a stupid thing to say I know when the guy is knocking them in for us. But he’s just not a Tottenham player.
According to Amazon, Ultravox! feature 3 times;
Young Savage,
Slow Motion and
Just For A MomentWill check mail tonight
PS - the banter between you and Membs has had me laughing this morning! Cheers!