Modric impresses in Croatia win

Posted by Stevio in Tottenham H. on June 12th, 2008

I’m very much liking of what I’m seeing of Luka Modric. In Croatia’s 2-1 win over Germany, the midfielder shone with his ability on the ball and passing.

Due to Croatia playing five in midfield, Modric had chances to forward and got in the box a few times, even in the latter stages of the game, showing what good stamina he’s got.

With Germany being a tall physical side, I did wonder how Modric would cope, however he got stuck in and showed he’s not such a lightweight despite his small stature.

Modric did get tackles in too, and was even booked for a two footed challenge - unfairly in my opinion.

Costing Spurs nearly £17m, I think we paid way too much, however we’ve lacked a player since Michael Carrick who can get on the ball and control midfield. In Modric, I think he can do that job brilliantly.

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Vela in ‘better team’ taunt

Posted by Stevio in Miscellaneous on June 11th, 2008

Arsenal midfielder Carlos Vela wants Mexican team-mate Giovani dos Santos to do well at Spurs so he can the ‘move on to a better club’.

Vela told The Sun: “I am happy for him. I hope things go well for him at Tottenham, that he gets the minutes he wasn’t given at Barcelona and that he shows what he can do.

“He is a very good player and let’s hope he can then move on to a better team.”

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Barcelona midfielder makes Spurs move

Posted by Stevio in Tottenham H. on June 11th, 2008

Barcelona midfielder Giovani dos Santos has completed his transfer to Spurs.

The Mexican - who will cost Tottenham an initial £4.78m fee - penned a five-year deal.

Dos Santos told his the club’s official website: “It is a dream for me to come to a big club like Spurs. I’ve come here to further explore my qualities and give my all for my new team. As a young player I have come to a club where I feel there are many opportunities for me.

“I have been made to feel very welcome since arriving at Spurs and everyone has been very friendly. This is clearly a big club with a lot of ambition, and I can see it growing in the future.

“It is great to see Spurs fans wearing the shirt on the streets of London. I came here because of the passion of the fans as well as the size of the club, and I’m very much looking forward to playing in England.”

Juande Ramos added: “If Giovani progresses as we hope he will be a terrific player. This is a young player with a lot of potential, whom I have watched for some time and I am delighted he has joined the squad.

“For us it is an exciting signing because he has excellent quality, he operates well in different positions and, above all, is technically excellent.”

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