Robbie Keane - Good, Bad, Ugly...?

[Spur]

What say you and why?

I'm split over it.

[TURKISH]

We just need him, we are in big trouble and with no real striker who can link up play and exploit defences by playing in the hole. He scores goals and at
12m I think it's a good deal.

I'm upset the way he left, but the position we are in I have no time holding grudges. We need someone to score us goals and inspire the team and Keane will do that.

[MiloMinderbinder]

Good move I think. If only because with Defoe injured for at least 10 weeks we needed a striker with movement who can link play with the midfield and the strikers. I was excited about Modric playing in Defoe but I can see Modric and Keane causing havoc with the lesser sides in the league.

One upside is that Keane now has to stay even if we get relegated (which wont happen).

[Spur]

Good move I think. If only because with Defoe injured for at least 10 weeks we needed a striker with movement who can link play with the midfield and the strikers. I was excited about Modric playing in Defoe but I can see Modric and Keane causing havoc with the lesser sides in the league.

One upside is that Keane now has to stay even if we get relegated (which wont happen).

One thing we've missed alot lately is movement. Keane gives us this. I think I said yesterday that it would be good to see RK and LM team up.

[berbzy 'G']

I voted Bad move because Keane will not be able to play upfront with Defoe in the future when he returns from injury.

[hastingsyid]

score the goals to keep us up then thats all that matters

[mjbmedia]

score the goals to keep us up then thats all that matters
yep , then discover Celtic are interested :001_smile:

[Gino Ginelli]

Undecided.

I love Robbie as a Spurs player. Been my fave Spurs player for years now, so I'm delighted he's back.

But is it a good signing for the team in it's current state. I just feel like we're in a mess, selling one minute then later going "erm... actually, can... can we have him back?" Going round in circles.

[jrio]

We just need him, we are in big trouble and with no real striker who can link up play and exploit defences by playing in the hole. He scores goals and at 12m I think it's a good deal.

I'm upset the way he left, but the position we are in I have no time holding grudges. We need someone to score us goals and inspire the team and Keane will do that.
That needs some clarification. It's 12m basic with 4m add-ons, which seem to be appearance based and likely to be easily met, and a further 3m based on winning trophies(which won't be met).

That fee will rise quickly to nearer £16m with further ambitious add-ons, linked to silverware he claims at Spurs, to see up to £19m change hands again. - Guardian

[Welsh Spur]

I voted Bad move because Keane will not be able to play upfront with Defoe in the future when he returns from injury.

That's a load of turd. Do you have any examples of them not being able to play together?

[yido4life]

im glad he is back.he will be a leader on the pitch when ledders is not fit.

[Rojoknapp]

That's a load of turd. Do you have any examples of them not being able to play together?

If they could play together, why was Mido preferred to Defoe? The example is that Jol tried desperately to avoid playing Keane and Defoe up front whenever possible.

[mjbmedia]

If they could play together, why was Mido preferred to Defoe? The example is that Jol tried desperately to avoid playing Keane and Defoe up front whenever possible.
yeh but we didnt have someone like Modric then and supposedly Bentley to supply not hoof long balls

[Welsh Spur]

If they could play together, why was Mido preferred to Defoe? The example is that Jol tried desperately to avoid playing Keane and Defoe up front whenever possible.

He avoided it, doesn't mean they couldn't. I saw one game where there was no option but to play them both up front, not sure of the opponents but they destroyed whoever it was, sure we won that game by at least 3, either that or we scored 3.

[jrio]

yeh but we didnt have someone like Modric then and supposedly Bentley to supply not hoof long balls
Agreed. A large part of Jol's strategy was to hit the big man with a long ball. How often were we tearing our hair out with Robbo knocking it long every time he got the ball? The archetypal examples were Fulham away in the cup(0-4), and Liverpool away in the league(2-2). Mido/Berba knocks on a long ball and Keane finishes. You Watford!

[Rojoknapp]

Agreed. A large part of Jol's strategy was to hit the big man with a long ball. How often were we tearing our hair out with Robbo knocking it long every time he got the ball? The archetypal examples were Fulham away in the cup(0-4), and Liverpool away in the league(2-2). Mido/Berba knocks on a long ball and Keane finishes. You Watford!

I used to hate it so much when Robinson did that :cursing:

I remeber once I got this video review of the season with the season ticket renewal stuff, and it went through good moments of the season, with interviews with players and/or Jol talking about them. One of the moments was Robinson's goal, and Jol was talking about it, and he said:

"I was watching him take it, and thinking, Oh here we go again, kicking the ball away instead of keeping it."

All that time I thought Jol must have been telling Robinson to hoof it - WHY DIDN'T HE TELL HIM TO STOP!?!?! IT WAS SO USELESS!!! Even when he scored that goal, it was a truly dreadful free kick, he had just smashed it straight back to Watford, and got very lucky :001_rolleyes:

[RuFuS]

Where's Ginola's sons vote ?.........:001_rolleyes: :001_smile:

Was there a poll on the return of JD ? just to balance it out :001_smile:

For my money both are good signings. We are in a spot of bother in the league and we could have got two Carlos kickaballs from outer mongolia.
At least we know what we've got with both of them .:001_smile:

[onthejazzin77]

I for one am still loyal to the Pav...who has scored plenty of goals and plays with a smile. I would like Pav and Keane to be given a full 10 weeks together to form a partnership.

[Indianspur]

PAvs the main man in my eyes too!! keane and bent to rotate around him and im more excited about our midfield now too!!!

lennon palacious modric bentley/taraabt/dos santos

hopefully we dont play any cms on the wing!

[SurreySpur]

Im happy with the return of Keano, he's exactly what we need at the moment and hopefully his workrate, determination and enthusiasm will rub off on certain other members of the squad. I was disapointed when he chose to leave us for liverpool in the summer but i could understand why he did it, but it takes a big man to realise that hes made a mistake and go out to rectify it, especially in such a public arena.

we've got our Keano back and im well happy about it!!

[TURKISH]

Who would of thought Berbs and Jrio in the same group as each other?

[jrio]

Im happy with the return of Keano, he's exactly what we need at the moment and hopefully his workrate, determination and enthusiasm will rub off on certain other members of the squad. I was disapointed when he chose to leave us for liverpool in the summer but i could understand why he did it, but it takes a big man to realise that hes made a mistake and go out to rectify it, especially in such a public arena.

we've got our Keano back and im well happy about it!!
Actually, it takes a man who has been excluded from the squad by his manager, realises he has no future at the club he joined, but then sees he can rejoin the club where he was a revered figure, and perhaps resurrect his career.

[jrio]

Who would of thought Berbs and Jrio in the same group as each other?
Personally, I'd imagine a person so bereft of basic grammar, that they would confuse "would of" with "would've"(cos it sounds the same, innit?), and continue to do it repeatedly, possibly because they didn't pay proper attention at school, and thus have less ability to communicate in English than people whose first language is not English. At least, that's the sort of person I can imagine. :sad:

[Shuggie13]

Personally, I'd imagine a person so bereft of basic grammar, that they would confuse "would of" with "would've"(cos it sounds the same, innit?), and continue to do it repeatedly, possibly because they didn't pay proper attention at school, and thus have less ability to communicate in English than people whose first language is not English. At least, that's the sort of person I can imagine. :sad:

Who would have not expected such a response? :thumbdown:

[jrio]

Who would have not expected such a response? :thumbdown:

Personally, I'd imagine a person so bereft of basic grammar, that they would confuse "would of" with "would've"(cos it sounds the same, innit?), and continue to do it repeatedly, possibly because they didn't pay proper attention at school, and thus have less ability to communicate in English than people whose first language is not English. At least, that's the sort of person I can imagine.

Curiously, MM made the same point to him on Friday. What was his reply?

"Sorry. :sad: :sad: "

What's the difference now? He's a MOD, doing exactly the things he said he wouldn't do within a few days of getting that so-called power. Utterly pathetic.

[TURKISH]

Personally, I'd imagine a person so bereft of basic grammar, that they would confuse "would of" with "would've"(cos it sounds the same, innit?), and continue to do it repeatedly, possibly because they didn't pay proper attention at school, and thus have less ability to communicate in English than people whose first language is not English. At least, that's the sort of person I can imagine.

Curiously, MM made the same point to him on Friday. What was his reply?

"Sorry. :sad: :sad: "

What's the difference now? He's a MOD, doing exactly the things he said he wouldn't do within a few days of getting that so-called power. Utterly pathetic.

I always new hull would still be in trouble...

There bang in the mix now...

When we get a new mod, can we have a new (not knew but new) spelling and grammar function please.

Thanks

The English Language Nazi.

Hardly the same.

[jrio]

Hardly the same.

Almost exactly the same, except I'm replying to a post that specifically mentions me, and have been more cutting in my reply. MM's reply exemplified exactly the same criticisms that I had specified.

[Shuggie13]

Personally, I'd imagine a person so bereft of basic grammar, that they would confuse "would of" with "would've"(cos it sounds the same, innit?), and continue to do it repeatedly, possibly because they didn't pay proper attention at school, and thus have less ability to communicate in English than people whose first language is not English. At least, that's the sort of person I can imagine.

Curiously, MM made the same point to him on Friday. What was his reply?

"Sorry. :sad: :sad: "

What's the difference now? He's a MOD, doing exactly the things he said he wouldn't do within a few days of getting that so-called power. Utterly pathetic.


The irony is in your crusade against Turkish's language skills you fail to see how your own communication is perceived. To be frank your post reads as belittling and rude. MM's was not close to that, nor was the intent or the quantity of similar posts.

I would hazard a guess that you are deliberately baiting Turkish to prove a point. That if successful you will be banned or suspended. But what point have you proved and to who?

I enjoy your posts and your points of view are very insightful. I enjoy your ongoing catfight with choda. There are times when the information you provide is spot on. However when I read what you posted on here in response to a bit of light fun by Turkish and to berpz and to croydon, I just get exasperated. It just makes you look like a bully of the younger forum members and a childish one at that.

[Welsh Spur]

Personally, I'd imagine a person so bereft of basic grammar, that they would confuse "would of" with "would've"(cos it sounds the same, innit?), and continue to do it repeatedly, possibly because they didn't pay proper attention at school, and thus have less ability to communicate in English than people whose first language is not English. At least, that's the sort of person I can imagine.


No offence meant to anyone, but basic spelling and grammar mistakes really annoy me. Not to the extent I feel the need to complain about them, but they do. And for the record, my first language is Welsh.

....I bet loads of people take umbrage with this post. :001_rolleyes:

Edit: Ok, just read Shugg's post.....I suppose mine isn't that bad. Oh, and I like what you did there....'berpz'....haha.

[Shuggie13]

No offence meant to anyone, but basic spelling and grammar mistakes really annoy me. Not to the extent I feel the need to complain about them, but they do. And for the record, my first language is Welsh.

....I bet loads of people take umbrage with this post. :001_rolleyes:

Edit: Ok, just read Shugg's post.....I suppose mine isn't that bad. Oh, and I like what you did there....'berpz'....haha.

I'd rather read someone's opinions that are full of grammar mistakes than a person who is obnoxious or rude that can write perfect prose.

[jrio]

The irony is in your crusade against Turkish's language skills you fail to see how your own communication is perceived. To be frank your post reads as belittling and rude. MM's was not close to that, nor was the intent or the quantity of similar posts.

I would hazard a guess that you are deliberately baiting Turkish to prove a point. That if successful you will be banned or suspended. But what point have you proved and to who?

I enjoy your posts and your points of view are very insightful. I enjoy your ongoing catfight with choda. There are times when the information you provide is spot on. However when I read what you posted on here in response to a bit of light fun by Turkish and to berpz and to croydon, I just get exasperated. It just makes you look like a bully of the younger forum members and a childish one at that.
Frankly, if you couldn't see MM's clear meaning(he bolded the words), I don't see how he could have spelled it out more clearly. T's response was particularly mollifying.

Should younger forum members be treated like children? Yes, in some circumstances. But this is an adult forum, or people with pretentions to being adults, and there shouldn't be some kind of deference to tolerating views that make no kind of sense or are predicated on the basis or something being shit or not shit.

There actually is no cat fight with choda. He believes Levy is the saviour of Spurs and I don't, he believes Keane is on the verge of world class, I don't. Plenty of people here, including yourself, with whom I've never had a harsh word, and more often exchanged a funny one. If anyone wants to learn how to moderate a forum, sign up for SC. Learn how not to, sign up for Coys.

[jrio]

I'd rather read someone's opinions that are full of grammar mistakes than a person who is obnoxious or rude that can write perfect prose.

If I have something to say, I think about it, take some effort and compose with some clarity. Any tosser can spew out some mewling opinion. I'm tempted to take you at your word and spend some time spewing out dumb thoughts.

Here's my first:

I tink dat Bent is shit. He runs a lot but don't really do much. Sell him to Everton for 10m. Why don we play Pekhart or Obika, or sign that Quadrallgia? Do much better for da Spurs.

[beach]

I have been a Spurs fan since 1958 and I'm a Republic of Ireland fan as well. Robbie Keane's arrival at WHL was a dream come true for me. His departure and disloyalty to us set my teeth on edge with the contempt and disgust I then felt for him. I couldn't find any desire to wish him well even when I reflected on his six years of effort for us and I was delighted when he played badly, especially in the match against us when he was completely anonymous. I couldn't even bring myself to cheer him when he played for Ireland.
And then he returns.
I could go on despising his earlier action or I can recognise and admire the fact that it took courage for him to admit that it was a wrong move. It took courage to return to a club where he knows some fans will go on hating what he did. It took courage to come back with his tail between his legs.
I've made mistakes in my life (how many of you have not?)and would not want to so publicly admit them. It takes courage to want the ball even when you're not playing very well and he has always shown that by the bucketload.
We now need players with that sort of courage and fans to support them in order to save this great club of ours from the humiliation of relegation.
I will do what I thought was unimaginable and start to forgive and forget because I am inclined to believe he has learnt a lesson and is ready to fight for our cause.
One final question! If our former centre-half had come back to us after six months saying he got it wrong I think we would have welcomed him back with open arms and very few would have objected.

[TURKISH]

I have been a Spurs fan since 1958 and I'm a Republic of Ireland fan as well. Robbie Keane's arrival at WHL was a dream come true for me. His departure and disloyalty to us set my teeth on edge with the contempt and disgust I then felt for him. I couldn't find any desire to wish him well even when I reflected on his six years of effort for us and I was delighted when he played badly, especially in the match against us when he was completely anonymous. I couldn't even bring myself to cheer him when he played for Ireland.
And then he returns.
I could go on despising his earlier action or I can recognise and admire the fact that it took courage for him to admit that it was a wrong move. It took courage to return to a club where he knows some fans will go on hating what he did. It took courage to come back with his tail between his legs.
I've made mistakes in my life (how many of you have not?)and would not want to so publicly admit them. It takes courage to want the ball even when you're not playing very well and he has always shown that by the bucketload.
We now need players with that sort of courage and fans to support them in order to save this great club of ours from the humiliation of relegation.
I will do what I thought was unimaginable and start to forgive and forget because I am inclined to believe he has learnt a lesson and is ready to fight for our cause.
One final question! If our former centre-half had come back to us after six months saying he got it wrong I think we would have welcomed him back with open arms and very few would have objected.

Welcome pal!

[peterc]

I have been a Spurs fan since 1958 and I'm a Republic of Ireland fan as well. Robbie Keane's arrival at WHL was a dream come true for me. His departure and disloyalty to us set my teeth on edge with the contempt and disgust I then felt for him. I couldn't find any desire to wish him well even when I reflected on his six years of effort for us and I was delighted when he played badly, especially in the match against us when he was completely anonymous. I couldn't even bring myself to cheer him when he played for Ireland.
And then he returns.
I could go on despising his earlier action or I can recognise and admire the fact that it took courage for him to admit that it was a wrong move. It took courage to return to a club where he knows some fans will go on hating what he did. It took courage to come back with his tail between his legs.
I've made mistakes in my life (how many of you have not?)and would not want to so publicly admit them. It takes courage to want the ball even when you're not playing very well and he has always shown that by the bucketload.
We now need players with that sort of courage and fans to support them in order to save this great club of ours from the humiliation of relegation.
I will do what I thought was unimaginable and start to forgive and forget because I am inclined to believe he has learnt a lesson and is ready to fight for our cause.
One final question! If our former centre-half had come back to us after six months saying he got it wrong I think we would have welcomed him back with open arms and very few would have objected.

Welcome mate, and an excellent post.

[Shuggie13]

Frankly, if you couldn't see MM's clear meaning(he bolded the words), I don't see how he could have spelled it out more clearly. T's response was particularly mollifying.

It's all in the delivery and the perceived intent. You clearly do not see the difference between yours and MM's and that is fair enough. I'm not going to deny that, not place. I perceive them and the person who it was directed to entirely differently. I also think MM was just parodying you and having some fun. I could be way off the mark and only MM can say whether that is the case or not.

Should younger forum members be treated like children? Yes, in some circumstances. But this is an adult forum, or people with pretentions to being adults, and there shouldn't be some kind of deference to tolerating views that make no kind of sense or are predicated on the basis or something being shit or not shit.

No younger forum members should not be treated like children. That's as bad as talking to 6 year old kids in a 'ga-ga-ga-googly-goo' voice. If you want people to act like adults speak to them like adults not like they are a child. That's just my opinion though, others may disagree. You have no qualms about doing that, I just think it is not necessary. The fact of the matter is in this crazy modern world lots of people have the benefit to share opinions, learn from others and speak their mind. I get frustrated by what I read sometimes I choose to tackle it a different way.

There actually is no cat fight with choda. He believes Levy is the saviour of Spurs and I don't, he believes Keane is on the verge of world class, I don't. Plenty of people here, including yourself, with whom I've never had a harsh word, and more often exchanged a funny one. If anyone wants to learn how to moderate a forum, sign up for SC. Learn how not to, sign up for Coys.

You and I have never had a harsh word and my point is that I enjoy our exchanges. However on this occasion I felt the need to say something.

And lastly your back-and-forth do come over as a cat-fight but they are amusing because you are both as stubborn as eachother.

[Welsh Spur]

I'd rather read someone's opinions that are full of grammar mistakes than a person who is obnoxious or rude that can write perfect prose.

Fair point. All I'm saying is while grammar mistakes do annoy me, there's no point saying anything because;

1. I'm not a teacher
2. It's part and parcel of life

I mean my dad is 21 years my senior and my grammatical skills are better than his, but I don't constantly remind him about it. And plus, this is a forum to discuss Spurs and football, it's not a forum for English language students.

[gazzaG8]

He avoided it, doesn't mean they couldn't. I saw one game where there was no option but to play them both up front, not sure of the opponents but they destroyed whoever it was, sure we won that game by at least 3, either that or we scored 3.

Wasn't that Defoes first debut against Pompey?
As said by others, good move for the club, the leade we need in the situation we're in.

[Shuggie13]

Fair point. All I'm saying is while grammar mistakes do annoy me, there's no point saying anything because;

1. I'm not a teacher
2. It's part and parcel of life

I mean my dad is 21 years my senior and my grammatical skills are better than his, but I don't constantly remind him about it. And plus, this is a forum to discuss Spurs and football, it's not a forum for English literature students.

Spot on. I come here for light relief and to share my love of Tottenham with like-minded souls. Maybe as a son of a headteacher I have gone the opposite way and grammar mistakes do not really bother me.

[jrio]

Frankly, if you couldn't see MM's clear meaning(he bolded the words), I don't see how he could have spelled it out more clearly. T's response was particularly mollifying.

It's all in the delivery and the perceived intent. You clearly do not see the difference between yours and MM's and that is fair enough. I'm not going to deny that, not place. I perceive them and the person who it was directed to entirely differently. I also think MM was just parodying you and having some fun. I could be way off the mark and only MM can say whether that is the case or not.


Good piece, but I was parodying MM(and agreeing with him), not the other way around. He criticised T(English Language Nazi) and I posted after.

[jrio]

Fair point. All I'm saying is while grammar mistakes do annoy me, there's no point saying anything because;

1. I'm not a teacher
2. It's part and parcel of life

I mean my dad is 21 years my senior and my grammatical skills are better than his, but I don't constantly remind him about it. And plus, this is a forum to discuss Spurs and football, it's not a forum for English literature students.

True, but there are clear limits. If you don't have a basic grasp of grammar(not spelling) you can't easily make yourself understood. If speech here denigrated to near text speak, you'd soon get pissed off. I guarantee I could do text crap as well as anyone else, but surely the point is that you tend to ignore posts that aren't thought out, and look cruddy. Generally, the grammar dictates the thought and effort put into it.

[berbzy 'G']

True, but there are clear limits. If you don't have a basic grasp of grammar(not spelling) you can't easily make yourself understood. If speech here denigrated to near text speak, you'd soon get pissed off. I guarantee I could do text crap as well as anyone else, but surely the point is that you tend to ignore posts that aren't thought out, and look cruddy. Generally, the grammar dictates the thought and effort put into it.

Spending an extended time in jrio's company can be mentally disorientating and physically confusing.

[Welsh Spur]

Spending an extended time in jrio's company can be mentally disorientating and physically confusing.

Interesting insight. Reaction, Jrio?

[jrio]

I have been a Spurs fan since 1958 and I'm a Republic of Ireland fan as well. Robbie Keane's arrival at WHL was a dream come true for me. His departure and disloyalty to us set my teeth on edge with the contempt and disgust I then felt for him. I couldn't find any desire to wish him well even when I reflected on his six years of effort for us and I was delighted when he played badly, especially in the match against us when he was completely anonymous. I couldn't even bring myself to cheer him when he played for Ireland.
And then he returns.
I could go on despising his earlier action or I can recognise and admire the fact that it took courage for him to admit that it was a wrong move. It took courage to return to a club where he knows some fans will go on hating what he did. It took courage to come back with his tail between his legs.
I've made mistakes in my life (how many of you have not?)and would not want to so publicly admit them. It takes courage to want the ball even when you're not playing very well and he has always shown that by the bucketload.
We now need players with that sort of courage and fans to support them in order to save this great club of ours from the humiliation of relegation.
I will do what I thought was unimaginable and start to forgive and forget because I am inclined to believe he has learnt a lesson and is ready to fight for our cause.
One final question! If our former centre-half had come back to us after six months saying he got it wrong I think we would have welcomed him back with open arms and very few would have objected.

Good post. Of course the 2 differences between the players are that one failed very quickly(whilst his club hasn't) and the other went on to fantastic success(as did his club). For whatever reasons, Keane's failed badly and looked an utter failure. He's in a position to retrieve that, but it's down to the player.

[matthius23]

I have been a Spurs fan since 1958 and I'm a Republic of Ireland fan as well. Robbie Keane's arrival at WHL was a dream come true for me. His departure and disloyalty to us set my teeth on edge with the contempt and disgust I then felt for him. I couldn't find any desire to wish him well even when I reflected on his six years of effort for us and I was delighted when he played badly, especially in the match against us when he was completely anonymous. I couldn't even bring myself to cheer him when he played for Ireland.
And then he returns.
I could go on despising his earlier action or I can recognise and admire the fact that it took courage for him to admit that it was a wrong move. It took courage to return to a club where he knows some fans will go on hating what he did. It took courage to come back with his tail between his legs.
I've made mistakes in my life (how many of you have not?)and would not want to so publicly admit them. It takes courage to want the ball even when you're not playing very well and he has always shown that by the bucketload.
We now need players with that sort of courage and fans to support them in order to save this great club of ours from the humiliation of relegation.
I will do what I thought was unimaginable and start to forgive and forget because I am inclined to believe he has learnt a lesson and is ready to fight for our cause

Is that you Robbie? :001_smile:

Great post mate.

[jrio]

Interesting insight. Reaction, Jrio?

He's a very stupid boy. Curiously, his posts have sometimes taken a quantum leap in content and formulation over the past week. I think his mum has been writing them.

I doubt you agree with his view, WS. I might anger or frustrate you, cause you to despise me, but I've never thought you've felt any of those reactions. Nice to see you back, by the way.

[berbzy 'G']

He's a very stupid boy. Curiously, his posts have sometimes taken a quantum leap in content and formulation over the past week. I think his mum has been writing them.

I doubt you agree with his view, WS. I might anger or frustrate you, cause you to despise me, but I've never thought you've felt any of those reactions. Nice to see you back, by the way.

Thank you jrio. That means alot to me :001_rolleyes:

[Rojoknapp]

He's a very stupid boy. Curiously, his posts have sometimes taken a quantum leap in content and formulation over the past week. I think his mum has been writing them.

I doubt you agree with his view, WS. I might anger or frustrate you, cause you to despise me, but I've never thought you've felt any of those reactions. Nice to see you back, by the way.

Mods? :001_rolleyes:

[Shuggie13]

Spending an extended time in jrio's company can be mentally disorientating and physically confusing.

When you say 'physically confusing' are you not sure whether you are a boy or girl? Or are parts of your body doing things that make you scared yet excited at the same time.

[berbzy 'G']

When you say 'physically confusing' are you not sure whether you are a boy or girl? Or are parts of your body doing things that make you scared yet excited at the same time.

PMSL!!!!!!! :laugh:

scared and excited at the same time? That sounds unusually disturbing :cursing:

[Rojoknapp]

When you say 'physically confusing' are you not sure whether you are a boy or girl? Or are parts of your body doing things that make you scared yet excited at the same time.

ROFLOLMAO :lol:

^^^^^^ my own little creation there :001_smile:

[Spur]

Mods? :001_rolleyes:

People say that we shouldn't over mod to protect the banter. Which I agree with. Can't have it one way for one and one way for another.

He's clearly taking the piss.

[Rojoknapp]

People say that we shouldn't over mod to protect the banter. Which I agree with. Can't have it one way for one and one way for another.

He's clearly taking the piss.

As was I :blush:

[jrio]

Mods? :001_rolleyes:

Hey, he's not as stupid as you! Honestly, I still think you're the stupidest person here! :001_smile:

Honestly, I've always regarded it as a backwards step when they outlawed corporal punishment in schools. If you can't get respect, instill the virtues of fear and violence. I've always said that, and if anyone calls me a liar, I'll beat the s**t out of them.

[Rojoknapp]

Hey, he's not as stupid as you! Honestly, I still think you're the stupidest person here! :001_smile:

Honestly, I've always regarded it as a backwards step when they outlawed corporal punishment in schools. If you can't get respect, instill the virtues of fear and violence. I've always said that, and if anyone calls me a liar, I'll beat the s**t out of them.

Not as stupid as your mum, so there! :001_tt2:

[berbzy 'G']

Hey, he's not as stupid as you! Honestly, I still think you're the stupidest person here! :001_smile:

Honestly, I've always regarded it as a backwards step when they outlawed corporal punishment in schools. If you can't get respect, instill the virtues of fear and violence. I've always said that, and if anyone calls me a liar, I'll beat the s**t out of them.

Thats the most informal post you have displayed since I've been on here jrio. It's nice to see the joker side of you once in a while :001_rolleyes:

[berbzy 'G']

Not as stupid as your mum, so there! :001_tt2:

I'm the champion at mum cusses :thumbup:

[Shuggie13]

People say that we shouldn't over mod to protect the banter. Which I agree with. Can't have it one way for one and one way for another.

He's clearly taking the piss.

If you don't like something disagree with it, or ignore it. Do not get personal with other members in a negative way. A joke and a laugh is a good thing, and is made more obvious by a smiley or something. Enough with the shit. 'Play the ball, not the man' is a phrase used on other forums and it's going to be taken on by this one. Again, whether you like it or not.


Not a great deal of that going on in certain parts of this thread.

[Spur]

Not a great deal of that going on in certain parts of this thread.

Just because it's not in public doesn't mean it's gone unnoticed.

[berbzy 'G']

Not a great deal of that going on in certain parts of this thread.

The moderator(s) of this forum is solely responsible for content posted within thread areas

[jrio]

Not a great deal of that going on in certain parts of this thread.
Why not just express everything in Edwardian language so no one is ever offended?

Sir,

I saw your post on Robert Keane rejoining the Tottenham Hotspurs and found it most disagreeable. I found the fellow's behaviour rather obnoxious and befitting of a fellow who should not be performing on the pitch for the Hotspurs. Cavorting with carriage thieves, scoundrels and wastrels, it sounds very unbefitting! Are you unaware of the standards set by the majestic figure of William Nicholson at our club? It ill behooves me to lecture to a fellow supporter, but I must say that I am deeply concerned that you would sanction such a transfer, even in our desperate state!

Is that the sort of shit you want. :001_rolleyes:

[Shuggie13]

I'm the champion at mum cusses :thumbup:

No you're not.

Your mum's so nasty, I rang her up for phone sex and got an ear infection.

[berbzy 'G']

No you're not.

Your mum's so nasty, I rang her up for phone sex and got an ear infection.

Your mums so fat, That when people look on a map, They can see her waving.

[Shuggie13]

Why not just express everything in Edwardian language so no one is ever offended?

Sir,

I saw your post on Robert Keane rejoining the Tottenham Hotspurs and found it most disagreeable. I found the fellow's behaviour rather obnoxious and befitting of a fellow who should not be performing on the pitch for the Hotspurs. Cavorting with carriage thieves, scoundrels and wastrels, it sounds very unbefitting! Are you unaware of the standards set by the majestic figure of William Nicholson at our club? It ill behooves me to lecture to a fellow supporter, but I must say that I am deeply concerned that you would sanction such a transfer, even in our desperate state!

Is that the sort of shit you want. :001_rolleyes:

That wasn't my request I quoted, it was one of the new mod's. Ask them.

[matthius23]

I'm the champion at mum cusses :thumbup:

My mate Ush takes that acolade... so much so, that his band were called... wait for it... MUMCUSS!

[Shuggie13]

Your mums so fat, That when people look on a map, They can see her waving.

Your mum is so fat when she has wants someone to shake her hand, she has to give directions!

TURKISH when are you going to tell us off and make us take this to another section.

[berbzy 'G']

Your mum is so fat when she has wants someone to shake her hand, she has to give directions!

TURKISH when are you going to tell us off and make us take this to another section.

Your mum is like a washing machine. They both drip when they are f*cked!

[Shuggie13]

Just because it's not in public doesn't mean it's gone unnoticed.

Fair enough. I assumed as you defended some parts in public that was it.

[TURKISH]

Your mum is like a washing machine. They both drip when they are f*cked!

Wrong section!:sneaky2:

[jrio]

That wasn't my request I quoted, it was one of the new mod's. Ask them.
Yeah, I know, but it seemed as though you were endorsing it and feeling that it wasn't being enforced.

[Shuggie13]

Yeah, I know, but it seemed as though you were endorsing it and feeling that it wasn't being enforced.

I detailed quite clearly a few hours back my feelings on it's sentiment. I felt you have gone too far and called you on it.

Whether the new mods want to enforce a pretty clear directive is up to them.

I have no desire to see anything enforced, as much as I have no desire for certain members to take an Open University course in correctly posting on a forum.

[Welsh Spur]

He's a very stupid boy. Curiously, his posts have sometimes taken a quantum leap in content and formulation over the past week. I think his mum has been writing them.

I doubt you agree with his view, WS. I might anger or frustrate you, cause you to despise me, but I've never thought you've felt any of those reactions. Nice to see you back, by the way.

You're right. I don't agree with him, the 'interesting insight' comment was sarcastic due to the fact that I assumed he'd made another error. Psychologically was what I thought he meant. Instead he quite hilariously, as Shuggie pointed out, said physically. See the effect you're having on him jrio?!? :001_tt2:

Oh, and thanks for the greeting. I tend to drift in and out of things.

[gomessi]

what has happened to this thread!

[jrio]

I detailed quite clearly a few hours back my feelings on it's sentiment. I felt you have gone too far and called you on it.

Whether the new mods want to enforce a pretty clear directive is up to them.

I have no desire to see anything enforced, as much as I have no desire for certain members to take an Open University course in correctly posting on a forum.

Nicely phrased, but oh so mealy mouthed. I was in a shop late at night where the staff were being terrorised by a guy who was owed money by the shop owner who wasn't there. I had no desire to see it, just buy my pie and yoghurt and slink off. I didn't and made an issue of it. He jabbed me in the chest, made some words, but stopped terrorising the staff. Eventually the police arrived. See, I'm not really a hero but I did eventually stand up and was counted. I did my bit. I stood up to a bully, and not for the first time. But I don't shout about it, and make myself out to be a bit of a hero. You could learn something from me. What it is may take you longer to understand.

[Shuggie13]

what has happened to this thread!

We were keeping ourselves amused until you came back :001_smile:

[gomessi]

We were keeping ourselves amused until you came back :001_smile:

lol

I thought it would be about RK.

[Shuggie13]

Nicely phrased, but oh so mealy mouthed. I was in a shop late at night where the staff were being terrorised by a guy who was owed money by the shop owner who wasn't there. I had no desire to see it, just buy my pie and yoghurt and slink off. I didn't and made an issue of it. He jabbed me in the chest, made some words, but stopped terrorising the staff. Eventually the police arrived. See, I'm not really a hero but I did eventually stand up and was counted. I did my bit. I stood up to a bully, and not for the first time. But I don't shout about it, and make myself out to be a bit of a hero. You could learn something from me. What it is may take you longer to understand.

LOL, you love to keep baiting don't you?

I'm not making myself out be a hero. Just as you quite clearly like to display your perception and annoyance of others in the forum, I did to. Unfortunately I hate to break this to you, but you are not exempt from receiving your own displays of behavior back at you just because you perceive yourself as worldly, witty and articulate. Try and break from your own hubris. How's that for mealy mouthed? :001_smile:

I answered you in PM's about why I said what I did and you chose to ignore them if you want to bring everything in to the public I am quite happy to.

[jrio]

LOL, you love to keep baiting don't you?

I'm not making myself out be a hero. Just as you quite clearly like to display your perception and annoyance of others in the forum, I did to. Unfortunately I hate to break this to you, but you are not exempt from receiving your own displays of behavior back at you just because you perceive yourself as worldly, witty and articulate. Try and break from your own hubris. How's that for mealy mouthed? :001_smile:

I answered you in PM's about why I said what I did and you chose to ignore them if you want to bring everything in to the public I am quite happy to.

I replied to those PMs, so that's no excuse. What's in PM should stay there, I haven't brought anything out.

No one was saying you were a hero. Quite the reverse. You're the Pontius Pilate of the forum, not that I'm Jesus - I've got long hair and am good with wood, can't do much with lepers, and feeding crowds with 2 fish and 8 loaves - proclaiming that there should be justice, but if there's a bullet in the head or a slap on the wrists, it's the same to you. There's a reason you're not in the criminal justice system, I'm just starting to understand it. You don't really have any sense of proportion. You'd be a hanging judge. "Hang 'em High Shuggie", I guess they'd call ya. Ain't that a fact? :wink:

[Shuggie13]

In all the excitement I forget to add one thing. After reading your long-winded analogy I assume your point is I should of approached you in PM first.

I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you did the same thing with T, Berpz and Croydon before displaying your displeasure publicly. In which case maybe I have learnt your lesson quicker than you anticipated (that was a nice patronizing line btw at the end of your last post, you outdid yourself on that one).

[Shuggie13]

I replied to those PMs, so that's no excuse. What's in PM should stay there, I haven't brought anything out.

No one was saying you were a hero. Quite the reverse. You're the Pontius Pilate of the forum, not that I'm Jesus - I've got long hair and am good with wood, can't do much with lepers, and feeding crowds with 2 fish and 8 loaves - proclaiming that there should be justice, but if there's a bullet in the head or a slap on the wrists, it's the same to you. There's a reason you're not in the criminal justice system, I'm just starting to understand it. You don't really have any sense of proportion. You'd be a hanging judge. "Hang 'em High Shuggie", I guess they'd call ya. Ain't that a fact? :wink:

That's no suprise, the last thing you would be accused of is being a 'people person'.

So in essence, I over-reacted about something trivail. Pot, Kettle, Black.

I was going to resist the easy set-up with the 'good with wood' comment but what the hell. Maybe that's why you come over as a complete w@nker at times. :lol: Smiley added as per protocol, expecting warning in the post in the morning.

Peace, out.

[jrio]

In all the excitement I forget to add one thing. After reading your long-winded analogy I assume your point is I should of approached you in PM first.

I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you did the same thing with T, Berpz and Croydon before displaying your displeasure publicly. In which case maybe I have learnt your lesson quicker than you anticipated (that was a nice patronizing line btw at the end of your last post, you outdid yourself on that one).
Of course! What's in PM stays in PM. :wink:

Ignore the last line, that's purely for films. You have to end on a grim note to give the post some gravitas. It doesn't pertain to you at all.

[Mattyboii]

ok its stopped hurting everytime i see that kitbag banner up top
all we need to do is change janus ...............:001_rolleyes: :001_rolleyes:

[mjbmedia]

Why not just express everything in Edwardian language so no one is ever offended?

Sir,

I saw your post on Robert Keane rejoining the Tottenham Hotspurs and found it most disagreeable. I found the fellow's behaviour rather obnoxious and befitting of a fellow who should not be performing on the pitch for the Hotspurs. Cavorting with carriage thieves, scoundrels and wastrels, it sounds very unbefitting! Are you unaware of the standards set by the majestic figure of William Nicholson at our club? It ill behooves me to lecture to a fellow supporter, but I must say that I am deeply concerned that you would sanction such a transfer, even in our desperate state!


pmsl :thumbup: nice one mate, you could just see that appearing in the Edwardian Times

[matthius23]

This has just turned into a get it off your chest thread now... c'mon guys, let's just all get along... someone wave an olive branch.

Sooooooo, how 'bout that Robbie Keane then?

[peterc]

This has just turned into a get it off your chest thread now... c'mon guys, let's just all get along... someeone wave an olive branch.

Sooooooo, how 'bout that Robbie Keane then?

I believe Obama tried that one with the Iranians, and that did not seem to work, can't see it work here mate. Unfortunate, but a forum is always a forum. BTW, Keano says he intends to show the scum that he is back.:wink:

[olly27]

This thread is a classic.

Jrio your are seriously exasperating and entertaining in equal measure, how do you blend such a balance!? Has to be deliberate, doesn't?

[Rojoknapp]

I believe Obama tried that one with the Iranians, and that did not seem to work, can't see it work here mate. Unfortunate, but a forum is always a forum. BTW, Keano says he intends to show the scum that he is back.:wink:

So Choda reckons that Jrio's alleged bullying could lead to "rampant racism", "criminality" and war, and now you're comparing this forum to America vs Iran :001_rolleyes: I think we need some perspective here.

Please don't come back with a post (either of you) explaining what you meant, I was only joking :001_rolleyes:

[gomessi]

I believe Obama tried that one with the Iranians, and that did not seem to work, can't see it work here mate. Unfortunate, but a forum is always a forum. BTW, Keano says he intends to show the scum that he is back.:wink:

obama was never serious about talking with iran it will soon transpire the obama doctrine is a carbon copt of the bush one.

"As President Obama said, we are reaching out a hand [to Iran] but the fist has to unclench." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7868116.stm

lets see USA unclench their fist again eh.

talk about judging a president before he has even been in office for a month!


the USA will go to war with Iran if things escalate but there is no problem with a certain country having 15o nuclear weapons despite the rest of the middle east having none. Talk about an imbalance.

just like to say I'm not supporting Iran being a nuclear power. But it is grossly unjustified for israel to not allow nuclear weapons to check out what they have.

[peterc]

There is only one Keano, Keano Keano.:001_smile:

[SurreySpur]

I replied to those PMs, so that's no excuse. What's in PM should stay there, I haven't brought anything out.

No one was saying you were a hero. Quite the reverse. You're the Pontius Pilate of the forum, not that I'm Jesus - I've got long hair and am good with wood, can't do much with lepers, and feeding crowds with 2 fish and 8 loaves - proclaiming that there should be justice, but if there's a bullet in the head or a slap on the wrists, it's the same to you. There's a reason you're not in the criminal justice system, I'm just starting to understand it. You don't really have any sense of proportion. You'd be a hanging judge. "Hang 'em High Shuggie", I guess they'd call ya. Ain't that a fact? :wink:

5 loaves not 8! Here me now!!

[Shuggie13]

5 loaves not 8! Here me now!!

Are you one of those God Botherers that gets all bent out shape when someone misquotes the bible? :001_smile: :scared:

[jrio]

Are you one of those God Botherers that gets all bent out shape when someone misquotes the bible? :001_smile: :scared:

Can't tell whether "Here me now!" was meant to be deliberately satirical or not. 5 loaves is impossible. I thought 8 was pushing it. :blush:

[singapore spur]

I have been a Spurs fan since 1958 and I'm a Republic of Ireland fan as well. Robbie Keane's arrival at WHL was a dream come true for me. His departure and disloyalty to us set my teeth on edge with the contempt and disgust I then felt for him. I couldn't find any desire to wish him well even when I reflected on his six years of effort for us and I was delighted when he played badly, especially in the match against us when he was completely anonymous. I couldn't even bring myself to cheer him when he played for Ireland.
And then he returns.
I could go on despising his earlier action or I can recognise and admire the fact that it took courage for him to admit that it was a wrong move. It took courage to return to a club where he knows some fans will go on hating what he did. It took courage to come back with his tail between his legs.
I've made mistakes in my life (how many of you have not?)and would not want to so publicly admit them. It takes courage to want the ball even when you're not playing very well and he has always shown that by the bucketload.
We now need players with that sort of courage and fans to support them in order to save this great club of ours from the humiliation of relegation.
I will do what I thought was unimaginable and start to forgive and forget because I am inclined to believe he has learnt a lesson and is ready to fight for our cause.
One final question! If our former centre-half had come back to us after six months saying he got it wrong I think we would have welcomed him back with open arms and very few would have objected.

Nice 1st post and can agree with much of it .
But though i didnt take keanes desertion as hard as you it seems , it hurt obviously but i could through gritted teeth understand why he went, and the money was a good sell in my book , im of the opinion he made his choice and should live with it .
Indeed if his boyhood club meant so much to him , enough indeed to turn his back on his home for 6 years , turn his back on thousands of fans who idolised him down at the Lane , then im surprised he wasnt prepared to stay and fight for his place at Anfield . Give up on your dream after 6 months or so , irrespective of how he was treated by Benitez , meh .

Now to the question of it being a good move for us , i loved it when he was here , loved his passion mixed up with some undoubted talent , but he didnt lead us to where we aspired to then , and at best can only see him taking us back to where we were (admittedly thats better than where we are now )but for 16 or 19 m i think we could and should have got better .(ok we might have had to splash out a bit more for arshavin , but in for a penny etc ....). Yes i think his addition , or someone of his ilk , should well make the difference and keep us where we have to be , in the premiership , i just would rather have gone elsewhere or just borrowed him back .
Agree it does take courage to have to so publicly admit you were wrong , but that weight has fallen more on Benitez than keane .

As regards your last point about Campbell , if he wasnt being picked by the arse , and came crawling back , i would have paid his taxi fare to take him straight back to Highbury . Ive said on a similar post that my view could easily be seen as petty and vindictive or an emotional knee jerk reaction , but hey ho , footballs a game of passion .

[singapore spur]

p.s sorry to intrude with a post about football , let alone something relating to the thread title :blushing:



as you were all . :001_smile:

[Shuggie13]

p.s sorry to intrude with a post about football , let alone something relating to the thread title :blushing:



as you were all . :001_smile:

Thats not a problem ss, try not to make a habit of it though :001_smile:

Nice post by the way.

[SurreySpur]

Are you one of those God Botherers that gets all bent out shape when someone misquotes the bible? :001_smile: :scared:

LOL Yep thats me!!!

[Shuggie13]

LOL Yep thats me!!!

So in essence you are the Kaka of the forum! :thumbup:

[Spur]

So in essence you are the Kaka of the forum! :thumbup:

Just not on £150k a week :thumbdown:

[Shuggie13]

Just not on £150k a week :thumbdown:

I'd guess that Surrey's first touch isn't as good as Kakas either.

But better than Bents! :w00t: