If I were Father Christmas what would I buy dear old 'Arry to keep him happy this festive season?? I'm under the impression that most of the presents he receives come in the form of heavily stuffed brown envelopes so how about something a little bit different this year. Here is my version of our man's player wishlist:
GK: With his comically large hands and a nose that could smell the future Gomes started his career with Tottenham as a joke, the Premiership's clown keeper. Yet, over the last few months he has come on leaps and bounds, to the point where it is difficult to think of a better reflex shot stopper in England's top tier. His command of the box and aerial abilities have matured under the guidance of Tony Parks and it has been a long time (fingers crossed) since his last howler. Perhaps more importantly he has formed a mutual bond of affection with the club and the fans. I will never forget the South Stand singing to Robinson "Robbo Robbo give us a song" at which point all eighteen stone of him swung round hands raised and belted out "Stand up if you hate Arsenal". Gomes has not quite reached such levels of adulation but seems content at the Lane and his crossbar warm-up never fails to elicit cheers.
I personally have great faith in Gomes and feel he is a top class keeper. However, with Cudicini now crippled with man's greatest fear, a wrist injury, and the Academy boys failing to shine, it seems new blood is needed as backup. No proven keeper worth his salt is going to be content warming the bench for us and spending money on an old keeper seems to be a wasted investment. We need a young and raw keeper who will be willing to train hard and wait his turn. Whilst I would dearly love to see our improved scouting network turn up a generic South American wonderkid, I think we should look a little closer to home. Scott Loach may not be a household name but he is held in high regard by Watford fans and pundits alike. From the little I have seen of him he looks to be in good form this season and is only being kept from the U-21 jersey by Jo Hart. He has openly stated he would jump at the chance to join Tottenham, presumably on the understanding he would only be back-up. If the price is right this may be money well spent.
Thoughts??
InArryWeTrust
I think it best to fix the part of 'Arry that insists on playing Robbie Keane
ReplyDeleteWe would have beaten Fulham if Defoe had started (nap)
what was Keanedoing on the pitch??? he was brought back for cover when Defoe was injured now he's a must have Liability
ReplyDeleteAnd for all you Keane fans...This club needs to move on just like he did.
ReplyDeleteDid anyone here go to the match and if so, what was Keane like?
ReplyDeleteProbably played Keane because Red Chap's thinking of a part- exchange with Bellamy. Come to think of it, would HR swallow his pride by selling a player that he purchased or is he likely to get rid of Pava who he would argue was not a player he brought to the club?
ReplyDeleteLads you've jumped ahead of me. I was saving the ritual sacrifice of Keane on the THFC altar for Part IV.
ReplyDeleteI loved Keane. Like King he used to symbolize everything that was Tottenham; he adored the fans, we adored him. I was bitter when he left for Liverpool and unsure when he returned. Like most of us I gave him a chance, remembering the impact Sheringham had on his return to the Lane.
Perhaps he did give us the mental edge in a relegation battle. He does undoubtedly work hard and his movement is tireless. He clearly wants to win every game and to turn the fans around. BUT he is no longer the player he was. His touch has become sloppy, his decision making poor and worst of all, he seems to have lost that yard of pace that always allowed him to turn defenders. Keane is certainly not a top four striker and I now doubt he is fit for the Europa League. If we can get money for him, he must go...
p.s. Point proven about Gomes today. He was absolutely superb!
ReplyDeleteahahahaha u failed now even if villa lose well still be ahed of u, u dont hv a squad gd enough to break down the betta teams and your defence is shocking heres to top4 for villa, this was ur big chance lol
ReplyDeleteutv!!!
Villa fan you seem to forget, we still have to play you at the lane and give it a week or two and your normal half season fade will appear, we may not finish in top four but we will finish above you
ReplyDeleteOh Im sorry is this the same Aston Villa we played off the field at Villa Park? The same Villa famous for fading into nothing in the second half of the season?
ReplyDeleteWe had Defoe, Modric, King and Huddlestone on the bench today, how's your famously extensive squad looking?
You'll choke like you always do...
You can come back and talk to us when that ancient, barren trophy cabinet of yours has something in it. Oh and hurry up, Ive probably only got 40 years left in me...