glorygloryeze
Tom Huddlestone
So why was Jan not even in the squad today then?
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Jan Vertonghen
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90291Spur
Paul Walsh
Someone said he had a knock.
markysimmo
Johnny nice-tits
Slight muscle injury according to twitter
Yiddo
Jack Jull
Denmark Spur
Michael Carrick
Jan Vertonghen: I'm not signing a new contract - but I'm happy at Tottenham
Jan Vertonghen today revealed that he has decided not to sign a new contract with Spurs but insists he remains happy at the club.
The Belgian defender was widely reported to have agreed an extension to his current deal amid rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
Vertonghen’s agent, Mustapha Nakhli, was quoted earlier this month as saying “we have spoken to [chairman] Daniel Levy about a new contract for Jan and the negotiations were very good — we hope to sort everything out soon”.
But after a series of discussions, both the club and Vertonghen have agreed to put talks on hold for the time being, although the 27-year-old was keen to stress this was not a signal of any serious discontent at White Hart Lane under the club’s new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Asked about his contract situation, Vertonghen replied: “I am not signing. No. We agreed not to. I would prefer not to say why. I still have four years left. I am happy at the club and I think they are happy with me. That’s where it ends. I am very happy, we have a good manager, we have a good team and a lot of good players. The squad is very big and you have to work hard to play every game, and I hope I am playing again soon.
“It is good [under Pochettino]. He is working well with a lot of videos and individually he talks a lot with the players. He is a manager who expects a lot from players. We work hard and that is good — it will pay off in the end.”
Vertonghen started last night’s 3-1 Capital One Cup third round victory over Nottingham Forest and has featured in five of Spurs’ nine games so far this season, although he was left on the bench for last weekend’s Premier League defeat against West Brom.
“I want to play in the biggest games,” he said. “That is what you are a footballer for. We have a lot of centre-backs now with [Federico] Fazio, with Eric Dier, who is doing very well. Obviously Vlad [Chiriches] and Younes [Kaboul] played at the weekend and we are fighting for two places with those guys. Everyone has to be just that little bit better so that the manager chooses them.”
Spurs were roused from their slumbers last night after falling behind to Forest midfielder Jorge Grant’s 61st minute strike.
Pochettino’s double substitution yielded significant results as both Ryan Mason and Harry Kane came off the bench to score either side of Roberto Soldado’s smartly converted effort. Mason’s goal — a superb 30-yard drive — capped an impressive cameo along with Kane, who proved more effective in 25 minutes than Paulinho was all night.
Pochettino changed his entire team from the one that lost to West Brom, and although there weren’t many who significantly enhanced their case for inclusion against Arsenal on Saturday, it should be pointed out this was a completely different game from the one they will face at Emirates Stadium.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/jan...tract--but-im-happy-at-tottenham-9755184.html
Jan Vertonghen today revealed that he has decided not to sign a new contract with Spurs but insists he remains happy at the club.
The Belgian defender was widely reported to have agreed an extension to his current deal amid rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
Vertonghen’s agent, Mustapha Nakhli, was quoted earlier this month as saying “we have spoken to [chairman] Daniel Levy about a new contract for Jan and the negotiations were very good — we hope to sort everything out soon”.
But after a series of discussions, both the club and Vertonghen have agreed to put talks on hold for the time being, although the 27-year-old was keen to stress this was not a signal of any serious discontent at White Hart Lane under the club’s new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Asked about his contract situation, Vertonghen replied: “I am not signing. No. We agreed not to. I would prefer not to say why. I still have four years left. I am happy at the club and I think they are happy with me. That’s where it ends. I am very happy, we have a good manager, we have a good team and a lot of good players. The squad is very big and you have to work hard to play every game, and I hope I am playing again soon.
“It is good [under Pochettino]. He is working well with a lot of videos and individually he talks a lot with the players. He is a manager who expects a lot from players. We work hard and that is good — it will pay off in the end.”
Vertonghen started last night’s 3-1 Capital One Cup third round victory over Nottingham Forest and has featured in five of Spurs’ nine games so far this season, although he was left on the bench for last weekend’s Premier League defeat against West Brom.
“I want to play in the biggest games,” he said. “That is what you are a footballer for. We have a lot of centre-backs now with [Federico] Fazio, with Eric Dier, who is doing very well. Obviously Vlad [Chiriches] and Younes [Kaboul] played at the weekend and we are fighting for two places with those guys. Everyone has to be just that little bit better so that the manager chooses them.”
Spurs were roused from their slumbers last night after falling behind to Forest midfielder Jorge Grant’s 61st minute strike.
Pochettino’s double substitution yielded significant results as both Ryan Mason and Harry Kane came off the bench to score either side of Roberto Soldado’s smartly converted effort. Mason’s goal — a superb 30-yard drive — capped an impressive cameo along with Kane, who proved more effective in 25 minutes than Paulinho was all night.
Pochettino changed his entire team from the one that lost to West Brom, and although there weren’t many who significantly enhanced their case for inclusion against Arsenal on Saturday, it should be pointed out this was a completely different game from the one they will face at Emirates Stadium.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/jan...tract--but-im-happy-at-tottenham-9755184.html
WestBerkshire
Noé Pamarot
Can't really blame him can you? Our summer dealings proved that we have owners that have no ambition what so ever why would a player of his calibre want to be tied down to the club when he more than likely can leave next summer for a club who actually try and win things.
markysimmo
Johnny nice-tits
He isnt that good
Millsy_Yiddo
Naybet
On top form he's a fantastic player. The problem is he hasn't been back on top form since his first season with us.
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indianspur
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so he is offski next then, maybe even in January but definitely next summer.......it also explains why Poch has dropped him to the EL and cup games. I wonder who has tapped him up :-k
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
I'd be ****ed off If I couldn't get in the team ahead of Kaboul in a china shop and poor man's Luiz.
That's a lot of assumptions you've made there....
Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
Maybe not now, but he's still the best defender we have and was one of the best defenders in the premier league during his first season.
A lot of foreign players look good in their first season, its after that when you really see what they are about once they are a known quantity and he hasn't done it since - not to say he cant reach those heights again. But we've had a player on our hands now for over a season who hasn't been that good.....
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indianspur
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sue me
....i like to read between the lines. Tbh i think he will end up at Utd and Levy will fleece them for over 20-25 mill because of their desperation for a centre half
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indianspur
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Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
I'm sorry, over a season? He's barely played this season.
sue me
Ha go for it, just think he has 4 years left will depend on a lot of things - if he sees positive signs under Poch might sign on....
obviously that doesnt apply to Soldado, Lamela, Paulinho, Capoue and Chiriches
Lol I know I was actually going to add that didnt apply to most of our summer signings! But in general Id say my comment is a fair one, plus there was so much upheaval to deal with for us last season....
Did you think he was good last season? I was referring to that aswell...