This is just ITK, but two of the mods on SC have said that JJetset mentioned Son to them on 30th June. He didn't want it made public.
"He didn't want it made public" That's a paradox right there.
This is just ITK, but two of the mods on SC have said that JJetset mentioned Son to them on 30th June. He didn't want it made public.
Yeah, I know that feeling, sort of had it With Lamela and Soldado and Paulinho....Yes he's unproven in the PL, but proving himself in the German League is a big endorsement in that its of a similar technical standard and also similar from a physical point of view.
You know that feeling, when you just have a positive feeling that a signing is going to do well.....
"He didn't want it made public" That's a paradox right there.
This is just ITK, but two of the mods on SC have said that JJetset mentioned Son to them on 30th June. He didn't want it made public.
Facts show that your claims are unsubstantiated.This is another Pochettino signing that I am not convinced or excited about. Surely, paying 22m for an Asian player is a pure marketing stunt than an attempt to improve the team. This will get us more fans in Asia but not sure it will lift the team.
Asian players have a very poor record in English Premier League. Regardless of their rich talents, Asian players are lacking in physical or mental strength to make a huge impact in the European leagues. They have done decently when they are part of a team with big stars like Park Ji Sung at ManU but have struggled when they are big stars in teams lacking quality.
We have done the same mistake we did with Soldado and Lamela, that is paying way too much than deserved. The huge transfer fee alone will be a big burden on Son, having to prove his worth. Son will be under huge pressure to perform because :
1) He is now the most expensive Asian player in history
2) He will be the most expensive current Spurs player (if Lamela leaves)
Anyway, good luck to Son. It is a big gamble by Pochettino and Levy. But hope he will lift the team.
This is another Pochettino signing that I am not convinced or excited about. Surely, paying 22m for an Asian player is a pure marketing stunt than an attempt to improve the team. This will get us more fans in Asia but not sure it will lift the team.
Asian players have a very poor record in English Premier League. Regardless of their rich talents, Asian players are lacking in physical or mental strength to make a huge impact in the European leagues. They have done decently when they are part of a team with big stars like Park Ji Sung at ManU but have struggled when they are big stars in teams lacking quality.
We have done the same mistake we did with Soldado and Lamela, that is paying way too much than deserved. The huge transfer fee alone will be a big burden on Son, having to prove his worth. Son will be under huge pressure to perform because :
1) He is now the most expensive Asian player in history
2) He will be the most expensive current Spurs player (if Lamela leaves)
Anyway, good luck to Son. It is a big gamble by Pochettino and Levy. But hope he will lift the team.
This is another Pochettino signing that I am not convinced or excited about. Surely, paying 22m for an Asian player is a pure marketing stunt than an attempt to improve the team. This will get us more fans in Asia but not sure it will lift the team.
Asian players have a very poor record in English Premier League. Regardless of their rich talents, Asian players are lacking in physical or mental strength to make a huge impact in the European leagues. They have done decently when they are part of a team with big stars like Park Ji Sung at ManU but have struggled when they are big stars in teams lacking quality.
We have done the same mistake we did with Soldado and Lamela, that is paying way too much than deserved. The huge transfer fee alone will be a big burden on Son, having to prove his worth. Son will be under huge pressure to perform because :
1) He is now the most expensive Asian player in history
2) He will be the most expensive current Spurs player (if Lamela leaves)
Anyway, good luck to Son. It is a big gamble by Pochettino and Levy. But hope he will lift the team.
This is another Pochettino signing that I am not convinced or excited about. Surely, paying 22m for an Asian player is a pure marketing stunt than an attempt to improve the team. This will get us more fans in Asia but not sure it will lift the team.
Asian players have a very poor record in English Premier League. Regardless of their rich talents, Asian players are lacking in physical or mental strength to make a huge impact in the European leagues. They have done decently when they are part of a team with big stars like Park Ji Sung at ManU but have struggled when they are big stars in teams lacking quality.
We have done the same mistake we did with Soldado and Lamela, that is paying way too much than deserved. The huge transfer fee alone will be a big burden on Son, having to prove his worth. Son will be under huge pressure to perform because :
1) He is now the most expensive Asian player in history
2) He will be the most expensive current Spurs player (if Lamela leaves)
Anyway, good luck to Son. It is a big gamble by Pochettino and Levy. But hope he will lift the team.
This is a classic example of racism. Generalizing all players of a certain race together without any consideration for the individual quality of the person.
I see what you're saying but I think racism is too strong a word to use. It's certainly bias but don't know Spurs7891 well enough to make that judgement. I think it's just the small sample size of asian players that have been in the EPL that is being used as an example.
But here are some more facts. 2010 world cup, South Korea and Japan reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Where did England come? Surely some mental fortitude is needed to reach that far?
I see what you're saying but I think racism is too strong a word to use. It's certainly bias but don't know Spurs7891 well enough to make that judgement. I think it's just the small sample size of asian players that have been in the EPL that is being used as an example.
But here are some more facts. 2010 world cup, South Korea and Japan reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Where did England come? Surely some mental fortitude is needed to reach that far?
I stand by my comments. Read his post again. It is very demeaning to Son and other Asians players. What he said were
1. We bought Son purely and only for marketing reason (because he is Asian) and not for any footballing reason.
2. All Asian players lack mental strength to play in England.
3. Asian players only look good in good teams. I.e., the teammates made Asian player good and that is the only reason they ever look good playing football in Europe.
Not one word on Son's individual quality or achievement.
Those are the facts. Asian players have quality in par with the Europeans or Americans in any sports. It is always the lack of mental strength that lets them down from achieving more in the big leagues. Due to this, only a very few have done well in Europe.
You have shown us who you really are.
Don't have to get personal. Besides, I'm not English.
It is personal. I am Asian and what you said is racist. What is the evidence that can substantiate your claim that Asian players lack mental strength?