Time can slip away in all aspects of life and in particular, we might spare a thought for José Mourinho’s wisdom which the Portuguese shared with Dele Alli in the ‘All or Nothing’ footage… ‘I’m 56. And yesterday I was 20.” A number of fans began demanding to know why Toby Alderweireld wasn’t getting routinely selected by José. The answer was far less sinister than the question sounded. Only a few weeks away, it was the Belgian’s 32nd birthday.
Tottenham used to have 3 beautiful Belgians on their books, Mousa Dembele is now 33 and currently with Chinese Super League club Guangzhou City. Jan Vertonghen is also 33 and currently with Primeira Liga club, Benfica.
The last man standing Toby is now linked with a summer move to Club Brugge, according to Voetbal24.
How do you think Daniel Levy has done in terms of succession management in respect of these three once-stellar players? Or have you been too busy asking why we sold Mousa, or where Toby is?
Only problem is they let the Moose go without replacing him, so who knows what Levy will do.
Ramos is still going rather strong (albeit with a slight decline in his numbers) at 35, but the PL is different to the Spanish league. I would keep Toby around for the odd game next season, as I also imagine he’s brilliant for the younger players willing to learn.
You’re right. Others have to go first.
Toby is still our best centre back… Keep all day. He’s not done yet.. Carvalho was about 32 when Maureen bought him from the Chavs for Madrid. Foolish to sell a decent player when we need to move others on first.
Exactly. And be prepared in the coming years for all the Bbc and sky documenters on ‘the horrors of lockdown’ etc etc…..that they helped perpetuate. Filth.
Just more BBC Propaganda they are preparing for exposure to the truth about the inadequacy of the PCR test we’ve been shouting from the off, so now they wanna dismiss that and blur it to put blame of the testing processing and not themselves 🤨. We know their Game.
The last, with Kane, of a wasted team that could have won silverware were it not for the ENIC property development regen extravaganza replacing actual on the pitch investment when needed.
Off topic I see even BBC panorama have shown what anybody with a brain and eyes already know….that PCR is unfit for purpose (although not the main reason)and the numbers of positives are wildly inaccurate. Funny how this is on tele now, 2 weeks before open up time?? More psychological conditioning easing everybody back into life…..until October of course…