Zokora

[Billywhizz]

Shit!! it appears Chelsea are going to bid up to £10m for Zokora. Hurry up Commoli and get your man. Chelsea are ruining the premiership it's a joke

[highlander]

im not convinced about this chelsea link. they are linked with any half decent player and he has said he wants to come to spurs so i think he may have enough common sense not to go to chelsea as he wont get first team football and we're going places and moving up. i think he's ours if we want him

[JJ]

If he's happy to sit on the bench then he'll go to Chelsea. Ballack, Lampard, Essien and Makelele will not be dropped.

[highlander]

also chelsea have Lassana Diarra who is supposed to be the next Makelele and was playing towards the end of the season was playing in that position. they also have Maniche who is a holding player in his prime. and at 25 years of age Zokora is not going to be the next anything, he is basically in his prime now so isnt going to be bought in as a youth purchase hence this chelsea link being fairly unlikely. but with chelsea you never can be sure.

[Chinaman]

They'll just buy and deprive other teams of half decent players.

[Allwhite]

Chelsea are really starting to get on my ****ing nerves!!!! They will probably buy him and loan him out Birmingham or sommat like they did with that Russian Fella (name escapes me). Either that or they are just trying to unsettle him and make him hold out from signing for us!!!!! :mad:

[onthejazzin77]

i like what ive seen of him. if we buy him it would allow carrick to play higher up the pitch.

[LEEBOYSPUR]

also chelsea have Lassana Diarra who is supposed to be the next Makelele and was playing towards the end of the season was playing in that position. they also have Maniche who is a holding player in his prime. and at 25 years of age Zokora is not going to be the next anything, he is basically in his prime now so isnt going to be bought in as a youth purchase hence this chelsea link being fairly unlikely. but with chelsea you never can be sure.

They let Maniche go back to Spartak Moscow I think, and Jarosik has gone to Celtic - strange, as he was Birmingham's best player, and I thought someone in the Premiership maight have shown an interest.

I do not think Chelsea are interested in Zokora. However, any interst, even a rumour, will invariably inflat the price. Now the Ivory Coast are out, let's hope things move quickly.

[Welsh Spur]

I fail to understand why Chelsea would need him...they really are just buying players to hinder other teams possible progress aren't they?

[marcusto]

According to EuroSport France we have agreed an 8.3mil fee with St Etienne

[Spur]

Excellent news. One website said this...

Didier Zokora the medium of ground of the Ivory Coast of the ACE St-Etienne should evolve/move the next season with Tottenham. The two clubs would have found an agreement for the transfer of the player to height of 12 million euros indicates this Skysports morning. St-Etienne who wished three of more of them could accomodate in compensation a player of Tottenham. International the ivorien should sign a 4 year old contract.


And another this...

Saint-Etienne and Tottenham would have found an agreement of transfer of the medium of ground of the Ivory Coast Didier Zokora which would owe a 4 year old contract with Hotspurs for 12 million euros.

My translating is a bit dodgy, almost as if I used those silly internet translators that translate the word...

[suBerb]

Which website?

[Spur]

http://www.footanglais.com/news.php?id=6306

http://www.eurosport.fr/football/tp_sto911370.shtml

[Spur]

If this is true its great news. Didier Zokora for 8mil!!!!!!!!!!!

If we do sell Carrick - or Jenas for that matter - then chances are we will make a decent profit on both and still have a class player to take their place.

Only down side to this signing is the African Nations Cup, but I suppose we won't have to worry about that for another year!

[suBerb]

hope is true...Zokora is very strong.

[Chinaman]

On another site, someone said a Spurs fan bumped into Zokora and Commoli after yesterdays match and confirmed he signed for us. We'll have to wait for the news from the official site. I'm excited over this.

[Danishspurs]

My too.. Sound great...

[Danishspurs]

My too.. Sound great...

Me too, of course...

[Neil_Vaughan]

This was posted on another forum from a guy claiming to be alongside Zokora...

http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mezokorajpg0zy.jpg

[Welsh Spur]

Pity you cant see his face, but i cant lie, im getting excited, i hope its true!!!!!

[suBerb]

MJ is building a great squad!

[Chinaman]

Credit shouldn't go to MJ alone; the whole club deserves praise. Even the fans who have been taken to Zokora before he arrives.

[shoot_ffs]

need to wait and see who's leaving first, probably davids and ghaly, maybe murphy.

[Chinaman]

2.5 million on Murphy is wasted. I don't think we can re-coup 2 million on him.

[Welsh Spur]

I don't even think he'll leave.

[Chinaman]

You think he'll sit out his contract and retire?

[Welsh Spur]

Hahaha! Nah I reckon he'll want to stay and fight, he isn't he sort of Player to bitch it.

[Chinaman]

But really can't see where he can fit in if we sign Zokora and a LM.

[Chinaman]

On another site, someone said a Spurs fan bumped into Zokora and Commoli after yesterdays match and confirmed he signed for us. We'll have to wait for the news from the official site. I'm excited over this.

The full story is in COYS and also on Spursarmy.com. Looks to be genuine.

[Chinaman]

Just dying for confirmation.

[highlander]

something should happen now that Cote D'Ivoir (or whatever they call themselves) are out of the WC, things should hot up when they return, if its going to happen

[shoot_ffs]

http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=comollime23ld.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mezokorajpg0zy.jpg

mmm looks promising

[Chinaman]

It's more than promising. He's ours unless he fails the medical.

[jonni39]

does anyone know the coys address coz i cant find it and want in!!!
thanks

[JuicE]

does anyone know the coys address coz i cant find it and want in!!!
thanks


Try this http://coys.sportsmaestros.com/

[Billywhizz]

It looks like he's ours (phew i was shitting my pants with money bags Chelsea)
Right lads who's next

Duff
Robben
Babel
Riquelme ( if there is a god)

[JuicE]

It looks like he's ours (phew i was shitting my pants with money bags Chelsea)
Right lads who's next

Duff
Robben
Babel
Riquelme ( if there is a god)

There isn't a GOD! Sorry!:D But anything could happen.

[jonni39]

thanks a lot!! :)

[Chinaman]

Riquelme is out of the question, and so is Robben I think. Between Duff and babel, I'll rather have the latter as he is physically much stronger while Duff is injury-prone and may not be able to start 30 games.

[Billywhizz]

with you on that one but can't see it happening

[Chinaman]

Who do you think we'll get as LM? Malbranque is good enough and is full of running. Also possesses a good shot.

[Billywhizz]

Malbranque seems more centre midfield might be able to play left side. you'll proberly laugh at this one but i watched the Czech v Italy game today and think Pavel Nedved can play left side and if Juve get relegated then he could be available but we will have to move quick.

[Chinaman]

I think Nedved is a few years senoir to Malbranque and would not fit if we're trying to build a dynasty. Well, as ACMilan, Lazio and Fiorentina are also charged, there may be a few good players getting free next year.

[laspur]

I prefer Duff than any other player mentioned. He has the pace and skill to turn games. Zokora will be a force on the team, can't wait for the new season to start.

[WelshSpur82]

I also would prefer Duff to Babel as i knoww Duff can cut it in the EPL, Babel is untried, i agree he could turn out good but it is a bit of a risk and he would be quite expensive i think.

[DonJolSpurano]

i just want a good, reasonably fast, left-sided midfielder with a good cross to cover that side. not necessarily a typical winger because you cant play with two out-n-out wingers and two centre forwards, MJ has said that himself...it makes you weaker defensively.

we will probably buy a youngish left sided forward/winger whom wont always play but be used to change shape and make an impact from the bench.

[Welsh Spur]

Joe Cole, If i could pick anyone.

Realistically, I'd go for Duff.

[highlander]

id prefer Duff to Cole, although Cole gives you a lot more, alot more regularly, i couldnt stand to watch him week in week out. he hoggs the ball, fails to look up and shoots far more often than he should do.

[Spur]

Well said.

[highlander]

Malbranque seems more centre midfield might be able to play left side. you'll proberly laugh at this one but i watched the Czech v Italy game today and think Pavel Nedved can play left side and if Juve get relegated then he could be available but we will have to move quick.
Nedved is an excellent left midfielder but he's not a team player and if Juve get relegated then he'll probably retire

[Spur]

No he'll stay and play on until they are up, pointless talking about him anyway because he will never leave them.

[Spur]

Back to the topic of ZOKORA

Take a look at this...

http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?HLID=397831&CPID=8&title=Spurs+close+on+Zokora&lid=&channel=worldcup2006&f=rss&clid=6

If we can close this one up, then unless we are considring playing Carrick, Zokora and Jenas, i'm expecting us to listen to offers for Mr Carrick...

[Billywhizz]

It looks that way, I'd be happy with a player in exchange someone like Richardson / O'Shea plus £14m for Carrick. no fear him going to the scum they can't afford him. but to ManUre i think it's done deal

[sundancer]

Said it before and I will say it again, I think Zakora will be a great buy but not if we sell Carrick for him.

[England's No.1]

Couldn't agree more. Zakora (if he comes) looks like being a very good signing, but would not want to sacrifice Carrick for him, would like to see him play with Carrick. Jenas (although may not be happy with it) would be a great back-up player, and possibly play instead of Lennon in some games that are likely to be combatative, to keep the youngster fresh and injury free. I fear Lennon will have a fair few tackles on him next season.

[laspur]

Zokora,Jenas ans Hudds will deliver the goods for us. Everyone seems to be against Hudds getting a run of games, the boy will shine.

[JJ]

Couldn't agree more. Zakora (if he comes) looks like being a very good signing, but would not want to sacrifice Carrick for him, would like to see him play with Carrick. Jenas (although may not be happy with it) would be a great back-up player, and possibly play instead of Lennon in some games that are likely to be combatative, to keep the youngster fresh and injury free. I fear Lennon will have a fair few tackles on him next season.

With a European campaign (hopefully it goes on long enough to actually be a campaign) we will really need the squad. You have to account for injuries etc and if we have a good solid set of players who can be swapped around to adapt to different opposition, then its looking very promising.

Jol has said that as far as he's concerned Carrick is staying, so i believe that he is. I don't think Zokora ever was or ever will be intended to be his replacement.

[laspur]

With a European campaign (hopefully it goes on long enough to actually be a campaign) we will really need the squad. You have to account for injuries etc and if we have a good solid set of players who can be swapped around to adapt to different opposition, then its looking very promising.

Jol has said that as far as he's concerned Carrick is staying, so i believe that he is. I don't think Zokora ever was or ever will be intended to be his replacement.
JJ it's one thing Jol want's Carrick to stay and another thing if Carrick want's to leave which sounds like he does. 14+mil. isn't bad business.

[JJ]

JJ it's one thing Jol want's Carrick to stay and another thing if Carrick want's to leave which sounds like he does. 14+mil. isn't bad business.

Oh i know. If Carrick wants to go and we want to get money for him then this summer is the time to cash in, but i would think that Jol and Levy will do whatever it takes to keep him at the lane.

[highlander]

Oh i know. If Carrick wants to go and we want to get money for him then this summer is the time to cash in, but i would think that Jol and Levy will do whatever it takes to keep him at the lane.
i agree entirely, we're a club in which the chairman and manager have a superb relationship and together they work in the clubs best interest, which in this case is to keep Carrick.

[laspur]

Agreed, losing Carrick isn't what I want, but I think Carrick figures leaving Tottenham will assure him trophy's at United. Now that pisses me off.

[shoot_ffs]

i think if carrick goes, it'll be because he wants to get in the england team, and to treble his wages.

[laspur]

Treble his wages definitely, he's already on the English squad though. With Lampard and Gerrard around Carrick will have to wait unfortunately.

[Spur]

If he wants to go then let him go.

We have more than adequate cover and with the money generated I will be content. Not that I want him to go of course. But money is important. And so is the players mentality.

When Jenas was linked away he stated he was staying. When Dawson, King and Lennon were linked away, they all signed new deals. Carrick has done neither. We shouldn't break the bank to keep him here, if he's not happy then let him go.

[laspur]

Spur, my thoughts exactly.

[England's No.1]

Treble his wages definitely, he's already on the English squad though. With Lampard and Gerrard around Carrick will have to wait unfortunately.

Looks like he'll get his chance Sunday. It's being reported (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991536.stm) that Sven is playing him in a 4-5-1.

Personally, if SGE is gonna play a 5-4-1, I'd rather see Lennon in the team with Beckham moving inside. But what do I know?

Anyways, if he does start, good luck Michael and PLEASE remain a Spurs man after.

[Spur]

[QUOTE=England's No.1]Personally, if SGE is gonna play a 5-4-1, I'd rather see Lennon in the team with Beckham moving inside. But what do I know?QUOTE]

Thats exactly what I think.

[Danishspurs]

Looks like he'll get his chance Sunday. It's being reported (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991536.stm) that Sven is playing him in a 4-5-1.

Personally, if SGE is gonna play a 5-4-1, I'd rather see Lennon in the team with Beckham moving inside. But what do I know?

Anyways, if he does start, good luck Michael and PLEASE remain a Spurs man after.

Totally agree with you.. Anyway Carrick deserves his chance and I'm sure he'll do a good job for England...

In the case of Zokora, I think he will play the same role as Davids did last year.. I think we will either play:

JJ, Carrick, Zokora, Lennon

Or Lennon, JJ, Carrick, Zokora

[Billywhizz]

Changing the conversation slightly it looks like Gareth Bale the Southampton R/B maybe the next one in @ the Lane he has represented the Welsh @ u-21 level. anybody know anything about him.

[Billywhizz]

Changing the conversation slightly it looks like Gareth Bale the Southampton R/B maybe the next one in @ the Lane he has represented the Welsh @ u-21 level. anybody know anything about him.

[highlander]

all i know is he's a left back, from the same academy that produced Wallcott. he's 16 or 17 and has already played for Wales under-21's and i think he's been in the senior squad but not played. described as a 'rolls-royce' player. i dunno what thats supposed to mean about a young left back though

[Thfc4Life]

He's a left back and has already played for the senior wales team against T&T and played pretty well, he is the youngest ever international for wales.

[Spur]

Changing the conversation slightly it looks like Gareth Bale the Southampton R/B maybe the next one in @ the Lane he has represented the Welsh @ u-21 level. anybody know anything about him.

And any kind of link for this...?

[England's No.1]

Here (http://www.worldfootballers.com/news.php?id=13677) you go. Best I could find, only one I could find at the mo actually.

[Chinaman]

NOTW has reported that Zokora has revealed that he has snubbed Manure, Arse and Chelscum to sign for us at 8.5 million. He said he was on the edge of his seat when we lost to West Ham. What a guy to have on our side.

[Danishspurs]

He's a left back and has already played for the senior wales team against T&T and played pretty well, he is the youngest ever international for wales.

Yes, ever youngest player to play for Wales. He's sat up the match winning goal and he can also play on the left of midfield.. And he's only 16..

[Danishspurs]

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1784_1298610,00.html

sounds like it's done... Just don't hope it means that Carrick is going to leave...

[Spur]

What does a Rolls Royce type of player mean?

And Zokora is practically done, my guess is he will have his medical early next week and it'll all be sorted :-)

[shoot_ffs]

i hope that quote about zokora in the notw is rubbish. I'm happy for us to sign, in the place of davids, but i don't like the idea of him saying i'm assured a first team place. I'm sure the club officials would have said keep schtum until you've signed. Don't unsettle any of our other players, especially as they're still playing in the world cup. Maybe we will play carrick, zokora, jenas with wing backs. Give you the choice of 3 up front or 3 at the back.

[MarlowSpurs]

What does a Rolls Royce type of player mean?

Expensive to buy, and depreciates in value big time

[Spur]

Maybe we will play carrick, zokora, jenas with wing backs. Give you the choice of 3 up front or 3 at the back.

I think that we are now moving onto the three in the middle, i'm sure Davids will stay now too meaning competition for places is healthy. Jenas Carrick and Zokora will be the top dollar team, with Davids Murphy Hudd Teemu and Ghaly around for the squad places. Lennon Keane Routledge and maybe even Defoe for the two spaces either side of Berba, I am thouroughly looking forward to the new season already!!!

[highlander]

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1784_1298610,00.html

sounds like it's done... Just don't hope it means that Carrick is going to leave...
how will a left backs arrival affect the place of a central midfielder

[JJ]

how will a left backs arrival affect the place of a central midfielder

The left back is so good we won't even need a centre midfielder. We'll play 10 men each week, save a few bob on wages. :D

[Danishspurs]

how will a left backs arrival affect the place of a central midfielder

Have you read the link?? It's about Zokora...

[Welsh Spur]

That's what I was thinkin too mate! Clicked the link....and it's a Zokora article.

[highlander]

my bad, i didnt read it, just saw the post in the middle of a convo about that left back.

[Spur]

So when do everyone think this Zokora deal will go through............

Starting to get a little pissed off with it taking so long.

[Welsh Spur]

i'd be surprised if it hadn't been confirmed by friday. Actually, not surprised, worried.

[Spur]

Worried is a word I am beginning to think of more and more as this goes on and on.

[Danishspurs]

It was the same with Berba... I was starting to get a little worried that it took so long time to sign him.. With the statements Zokora has come with, i'm 1000% sure he will come..

[Welsh Spur]

I hope that it is a 'done deal', as Commoli and Zokora have both been quoted.

[WelshSpur82]

Hope so too mate, I just hate how they always seem to take so long when it comes to us.

[Chinaman]

A guy called Ali at Spurs Community is saying he's having the medical today. so hopefully if everything's okay, we'll inform the Securities Commission tomorrow morning and the official announcement tomorrow afternoon.