The short-lived January window officially came to a close the other night with a few surprises, twists and turns. It wasn’t the usual erratic Tottenham we’ve all grwon to love, but it was filled with the ever-redundant Harry vs. Pav quotes constantly gracing Newsnow. Snooze.
So we all know that Gudjohnsen and Kaboul have arrived. The signing of Gudjohnsen was a positive move in my opinion, a player who has played at the highest level and has tasted success. He may be off in the fitness department, but I’m sure Harry sees something promising in having him around. In regards to Kaboul, I guess it was a deal which was done out of necessity more than admiration. Woodgate has been unable to overcome his groin injury, while at the same time we cannot depend on King to stay healthy game-in game-out. We need options. Whether Kaboul is up for the job is another question. Apparently, he also has the ability to slot into the RB role, where since Hutton and Naughton (both RBs) have been loaned out, Corluka will desperately need cover.
Giovanni Dos Santos has also been loaned out to Galatasaray. I hope this isn’t the last we’ve seen of him. I worry though that all these loan spells have done nothing to boost his morale at Tottenham. Not being wanted can have a major affect on any player. Bent. Who am I kidding? Act like a professional FFS.
So it was looking to be a boring window, but then came the highlight of it all. Keane’s move to Celtic could be the highest profile transfer of this window. I’m sure Celtic fans would like to think so. I mean, at the end of the day, he’s back at his “boyhood club”. It makes me wonder if Keano could be the luckiest player in the world? I mean, to play for both of your boyhood clubs in the span of two years must be an amazing accomplishment. Not.
Leeds tonight. Praying for success.
Tags: Celtic, Eidur Gudjohnsen, January, Robbie Keane, Tottenham Hotspur, transfer market, transfer window, Younes Kaboul
February 3, 2010 at 5:48 pm |
I wouldn’t have minded getting Boateng back or keeping O’Hara as back up for Palacios.
Pompey fans with whom I really sympathise say the Kaboul has developed well over the last season and is s decent player. Its as if we loaned him out really.
I shouldn’t put too much hope in Gudjohnsen, not done much in the last two or three years. No doubting his class though.
February 3, 2010 at 8:39 pm |
Don’t know what to expect from Gudjohnsen but the Kaboul deal might be a decent one. Agree with you on Dos Santos I think he would’ve done great for us if handled properly by Harry. He never spoke clearly about him and for the “not being wanted” why didn’t the club sell him either this window or before.
Wonder if our luck changes after Keane.