Spursalot
Jimmy McCormick
I still have no idea what happened in this incident. I'm not sure anyone else does either.
Plus Togo currently don't look like they want to qualify, so we might get to keep ade.
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Emmanuel Adebayor - Officially gone \o/
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I still have no idea what happened in this incident. I'm not sure anyone else does either.
Plus Togo currently don't look like they want to qualify, so we might get to keep ade.
Kingdawson
Banned
because i don't think he has the ability to do so (hence me not rating him). He could but my opinion is that he won't.
No more questions directed my way please mate...i like you which is why i'm replying but i'm kind of fed up with this topic as we're all going around in circles.
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
Well no, he was actually expected back on Monday, so he was 4 days late. I remember at the time some of us stressing that he wasn't back on Tuesday, people said "it's fine he will back tomorrow." Then another day went by "he'll be back by tomorrow." Then it's Friday and just about makes it back "oh, I guess he didn't make it back in time for training" but people still defended him :lol: It's not the worst offense, but he is in a world of his own sometimes.
africanspurs
Justin Edinburgh
am talking about him taking 2 weeks paid leave without permission and not notifying anyone....like he owned the joint :lol:
africanspurs
Justin Edinburgh
how did you go from wednesday to monday!!!?? :lol:
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
He got fined by the club and we had to sent a private jet. Yes, we only have the press reports to go on, but I don't remember anyone official at the club denying it, or supporting Ade funnily enough.
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
Monday being when we expected/hoped, Wednesday being the absolute latest. Companies do the same all the time, they set a deadline (sometimes unrealistically) but sometimes leave you a bit of wiggle room, depending on your boss of coure.
Yeah, realised that eventually!
It was an exaggeration, but his team was knocked out on the Sunday and it took him the rest of that day, all of the Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri to get back.
Not only that, but the press reports at the time would suggest that the club didn't have a clue what Ade was planning.
Spursalot
Jimmy McCormick
That was the result, but doesn't explain what happened.. Why he was still out there..
What does it matter why? We needed him back.
Spursalot
Jimmy McCormick
Of course it matters why. If he had time off because of a death in the family then would you sit here and have a go at him?
No, because the 'why' is completely understandable. They are people first, footballers second.
5 days off because of a death in the family seems at the long end, but reasonable.
All I've read is excuses from Ade about going to see the president though.
Spursalot
Jimmy McCormick
Five days off for a death is unreasonable? Crazy. It was just a theoretical point mind.
The only article i could find was that the Togo FA ****ed around with planes, and as captain he felt he had a responsibility to look after the rest of the team. I doubt we'll ever know what truly happened.
He could've been back earlier than he was. Take it from someone that holds 3 contacts with players/staff. He acted unprofessionally.
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
Well unless the club was extremely harsh, they must have had good reason.
Spursalot
Jimmy McCormick
He could have been, and it was unprofessional not to let the club know what was going on. But without knowing what happened, I can't slate him for it.
And I know that'll be put down as me being an 'ade supporter', but it's more just that I have faith in human beings, possibly too much.
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Bullet
Andy Thompson
100 pages of discussion about who is least rubbish out of Ade and Soldado
Meanwhile Kane and Chadli have both got about 4 goals in 5 games!
Clearly Kane doesn't have the athleticism of Ade or the pedigree of Soldado, but he does kick the ball in the net in every game, and that is a good thing.
Meanwhile Kane and Chadli have both got about 4 goals in 5 games!
Clearly Kane doesn't have the athleticism of Ade or the pedigree of Soldado, but he does kick the ball in the net in every game, and that is a good thing.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
I've often defended him against some of the off the field criticism he's been getting. I've also thought that he gets some unfair flak because of his body language.
His performances on the pitch recently have not been good enough though. He seems either unwilling or incapable of using his size and strength. There was a situation last night against the scum where he essentially lost a flick on header with himself. The defender didn't even touch him, but seemingly worried about having to actually challenge in the duel Ade essentially pulled out and the ball just sailed over him.
His size and strength are his main assets when compared to Soldado imo. I think it's why he's been in the team so far this season. But when he cannot use those even against Arsenal away I see no reason to keep starting him ahead of Soldado.
True, Soldado won't hold the ball up or win headers, but at the moment Ade doesn't either so I would rather have Soldado.
His performances on the pitch recently have not been good enough though. He seems either unwilling or incapable of using his size and strength. There was a situation last night against the scum where he essentially lost a flick on header with himself. The defender didn't even touch him, but seemingly worried about having to actually challenge in the duel Ade essentially pulled out and the ball just sailed over him.
His size and strength are his main assets when compared to Soldado imo. I think it's why he's been in the team so far this season. But when he cannot use those even against Arsenal away I see no reason to keep starting him ahead of Soldado.
True, Soldado won't hold the ball up or win headers, but at the moment Ade doesn't either so I would rather have Soldado.
As I said in the post you quoted, it's reasonable - just a little more than I'd expect. I'd aim for zero and try and keep it as close to that as possible.
So there's nobody Ade trusts in the country of his birth who he could leave some admin regarding flights with? He really needs to sort out his priorities - playing for his national team is somewhere lower than playing for Spurs in the priority list, being the team's travel agent is waaaay down that list.
