Speculation Defoe

[RHYDAL]

Jesus en una bicicleta

 

[Blue Maniac]

Spaghetti.

 

[Mawsley]

Thank you, thread.

Tranquilidad returns a la officina del Mawsley

 

[Jenks]

Training with Spurs according to FootyMad

 

[Graz]

Training with Spurs according to FootyMad

Confirmed by Spurs he's training with their development squad to maintain fitness
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30722191

 

[Volpone]

Unlikely to come to us now as the bookies are not taking any more money on him signing for Palace. He must have told someone of his intention and they've put a big bet on it.

 

[Mawsley]

Don't see any point to him coming now, money could be better spent elsewhere

 

[Nottingham Fox]

According to the Daily Mail, Defoe has agreed a deal with Sunderland.

 

[Volpone]

According to the Daily Mail, Defoe has agreed a deal with Sunderland.

Would have liked him here but not for £14 million.

 

[SJN-Fox]

£80k a week !!!

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/551889/Jermain-Defoe-Sunderland-14m-deal

 

[Lako42]

That is slightly ridiculous

 

[FryattFox]

That is ludicrous. I hope that we stay well clear.

 

[Nottingham Fox]

That is slightly ridiculous

That is ludicrous. I hope that we stay well clear.

It will more than likely end up being crazy, but if his performances and goals keep them up, is it money well spent?

 

[jb5000]

More shocking that it's being reported as a three and a half year contract. For a 32 year old.

 

[FryattFox]

It will more than likely end up being crazy, but if his performances and goals keep them up, is it money well spent?

Oh, definitely. If we could spend £20m now for guaranteed survival it would be a no brainer.

But I'm not sure Defoe is the answer. 12 goals in 48 league appearances in his last 2 seasons, and when playing for a much more creative Spurs team (when compared to anyone in the bottom half of the table). Add to that he's another year older, and I just don't think he's the player he was five years ago.

There's a reason why no one splashed the cash to keep him in the PL in the summer.

 

[ThaiSweetChilli]

I just don't see why everyone is getting so wet with excitement for Defoe. What makes anyone think he's going to grab that ma y goals?

The most goals he's scored in the league is 18 and that was 09-10 season, arguably his peak.

Since then, he's scored 4 in 22, 11 in 25, 11 In 34, 1 in 14 (All In The PL) and then 11 in 16 in the MLS. I'm not doubting that he's had a decent scoring ability but considering his last full season in the PL he had a return of 11 in 34, I reckon Ulloa will get more this season.

 

[Borderfox]

I just don't see why everyone is getting so wet with excitement for Defoe. What makes anyone think he's going to grab that ma y goals?

The most goals he's scored in the league is 18 and that was 09-10 season, arguably his peak.

Since then, he's scored 4 in 22, 11 in 25, 11 In 34, 1 in 14 (All In The PL) and then 11 in 16 in the MLS. I'm not doubting that he's had a decent scoring ability but considering his last full season in the PL he had a return of 11 in 34, I reckon Ulloa will get more this season.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Mawsley]

Desperation, thy name is Sunderland.

 

[Jeff]

I just don't see why everyone is getting so wet with excitement for Defoe.

Everyone?

 

[ThaiSweetChilli]

Ok fine, perhaps not everyone!
Even so, it's surprising how many fans of teams such as Spurs and Liverpool would like to see him play for their clubs. After reading the comments on some of the articles published about Defoe, it seems plenty want him in.

I just don't see the value in spending so much on someone who's pace is his one of his main attributes considering he's 32 and his goal scoring record is about 1 in 4 over his career.