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Do Spurs really want Becks or is it a publicity stunt?

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GabbyLoggon · 02/01/2011 15:06

I was suprised when I heard about spurs and Beckham. Does Harry really want him?...Do the spurs fans?

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Vallhala · 02/01/2011 15:10

As long as the overrated man doesn't turn up at Stamford Bridge unless on the away team's coach I don't care!

mayorquimby · 02/01/2011 15:27

They do want him, he won't go hopefully.
D-Becks sticking it to the haters since 1998

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GabbyLoggon · 02/01/2011 15:29

thats understandable Vall, Beckham should tour the small clubs and help them start with Accrington Stanley.

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GabbyLoggon · 02/01/2011 15:33

People will think I am joking.But I dothink old players should help the small clubs. Better than sitting on the bench

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Inertia · 02/01/2011 19:42

Apparently Harry wants him as cover for Aaron Lennon on the right - Lennon had a lot of time out injured last season. Bentley had been covering that position but I don't think Harry thinks much of him tbh. Beckham might feasibly do some training with Lennon to improve the consistency of his crossing.

Plus Beckham's name would sell a lot of shirts - look at what happened with Klinsmann a few years ago.

Rowgtfc72 · 02/01/2011 22:20

Didnt Beckham originally start with Spurs as a young kid ?

mayorquimby · 02/01/2011 23:40

had his first trials there.
Showed up in a United shirt though.

mayorquimby · 03/01/2011 17:43

Deal agreed between spurs and becks apparently. Awaiting permission from LA Galaxy.

Smuddy81 · 03/01/2011 19:17

GabbyLoggon...Small club? Wtf?! Hardly!

huddspur · 03/01/2011 20:00

We want him but I suspect that he will only play a minor role off the bench if he does come for 2-3 months. He has bundles of experience could be a boost to the squad in our title challenge. He would also boost our commercial status in this country and more importantly globally.

TheFeministParent · 03/01/2011 20:01

Harry is not known for his publicity stunts is he?

gretalse · 04/01/2011 12:45

I thinks its a publicity stunt as well. He'd probably only be their 3rd best right winger if he did jjoin.

cestlavie · 04/01/2011 12:56

Probably really want him.

They're short of cover on the right side for Lennon who seems somewhat susceptible to injury/ sudden loss of form anyway. Bentley who ostensibly is cover will be headed away from the Lane as soon as anyone will take him.

Beckham actually comes pretty cheaply, with no transfer fee and no long term wage commitment. Plus he does add a couple of things which would be useful to Spurs.

Firstly, he gives them options for the right assuming Lennon stays fit and in form - actually he's about the polar opposite of Lennon who's fast and direct but plays an awful final ball/ cross most of the time. Secondly, this is a big season for Spurs in the Champions League and Premier League - no-one in their side has any experience of big European matches or matches that may decide Championships (um, including Harry!). Becks certainly has. Having that voice in the dressing room and on the training ground would be helpful.

Oh, and Spurs don't generally seem to spend their money on commercially attractive players. Can't think of any over the last few seasons... usually seem to spend their money on people like Modric, Bale etc.

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GabbyLoggon · 04/01/2011 13:38

Yes, I agree the latest news is that he will become a spurs player for a while

I dont mind Becks as a player...but I do not like him as a brand..or role model

The premier is a fantastic league; it is also as greedy as a pig in an orchard.

Everyones millionaires but the supporters.Who seem to be exploited and
pushed around by the authorities...

Would any of you lot support restricting foreign players in the Prem? They are bril; but there are obvious arguments against having so many.

Do you listen to BBC 5-Lives footie reporting? You could say they are "up for it." I hear Mrs Logan is doing a lot of TV now. Do you remember her dad? Yorath by name

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byrel · 04/01/2011 13:51

I think we do want him for back for Lennon as its clear that Harry and David Bentley don't get on and he will probably leave the club in this transfer window.

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GabbyLoggon · 04/01/2011 13:55

Thanks, I was puzzled about Bentleys situation. whats happening with Robbie Keane?

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huddspur · 04/01/2011 14:02

I really hope we don't get rid of David Bentley. Regarding Robbie Keane he wants to leave the club and Harry has said we will let him go if our valuation of him is met (around £5million). Rumours are linking him with Newcastle/Birmingham City and Aston Villa

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GabbyLoggon · 04/01/2011 14:19

thanks hudds....I think robbie has a future

when he packs it in he could come to my little club; And join Becks. (I am joking.)

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huddspur · 04/01/2011 14:21

Robbie's gone, he's not been the same since he went to Liverpool he's a shadow of his former self

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