VDV

[thfcsteff]

So, had an interesting conversation with an ex player who was part of that squad.

His comment .. we didn't know what our own potential was .. i.e. they knew they were good, but how good?

very interesting to think about ..

Right.
Interesting indeed. Down to who to let them know? ;-)

Anyway, yes, VdV, good lad, cheeky, quite a player on his day...

 

[SteveAWOL]

Just saw a few Youtube vids of VDV while at Spurs, and goddamn, I miss the guy. I wish we'd have gotten him on a free this summer. What a player he was for us. Legend.

Dunno if he has the stamina to play Poch' high intensity football but I loved his performances in the NLD when he was a Lilywhite: 3 starts, 4 goals, 7 points.

 

[Daisuk]

Ahhhhh! Now that's a player who knows the meaning of the NLD. Damn, I got goosebumps watching those. Good lad, Rafa.

 

[milo]

Thanks for the praise Crouchy - was a privilege playing with a true teamplayer like you @petercrouch https://t.co/7vA68vXELv

— Rafael van der Vaart (@rafvdvaart) January 2, 2017

 

[markysimmo]

Would've loved him in the squad today, imagine how much the youngsters could've learnt from him

 

[the dza]

Loved Rafa in the derby games.

 

[Grays_1890]

He was top class, you know the players that are special when you see them, thats why when you hear people say Townsend is quality you laugh

 

[Lemonade Money]

He was top class, you know the players that are special when you see them, thats why when you hear people say Townsend is quality you laugh

I laughed.

 

[AuroRaman]

Always good for a goal against the scum. Loved his 'shhh' celebrations against them. What a player.

 

[Grays_1890]

Pure class

 

[mjc23]

Loved VDV, think he left a couple seasons too soon to be honest. Loved his attitude and leadership.

 

[SteveAWOL]

Those fantastic North London derbies :-) https://t.co/eySLBUmNL7

— Rafael van der Vaart (@rafvdvaart) April 21, 2017

.@rafvdvaart was at the double as we came back from 3-1 down in a classic north London derby, six years ago today... #COYS pic.twitter.com/ta53vstGjf

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 20, 2017

 

[Mr_B]

probably the best ever deadline day free transfer of all time

 

[billyiddo]

fudging loved Van den Vaart

 

[JerusalemMan]

FTFY

probably the best ever deadline day £8m transfer of all time

 

[Baleforce]

nah, didn't we sign Keano on deadline day twice?

as good as VdV was, Robbie did more for the club imo

 

[greatwhitenorf]

To the tune of JC Superstar:

Rafael
Van der Vaart
Tottenham Hotspur's
Work of Art

 

[SteveAWOL]

Thanks @spursofficial for Spurs club tie in memory of #Whitehartlane. Proud to be part of the football history #thfc #COYS pic.twitter.com/mgBiU4sC8L

— Rafael van der Vaart (@rafvdvaart) June 1, 2017

 

[indospurs]

nah, didn't we sign Keano on deadline day twice?

as good as VdV was, Robbie did more for the club imo

loved his passion though, wore his heart on his sleeve, scored some great goals. Wouldn't fit in our team today though

 

[DubaiSpur]

....welcome home, Rafa.