Author Topic: Scott Parker named football writers player of the year (Read 11868 times)

rowan_d · « **Reply #160 on:** August 18, 2011, 06:21:07 AM »

The choice no man should have to make. A year now in the Championship with Sam Allardyce, or a year at the bottom of the Premier League with Neil Warnock?

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #161 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:38:29 PM »

Quote

SkySportsPeteO Pete O'Rourke
Tottenham in talks with West Ham regards Scott Parker. #THFC #WHUFC

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #162 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:39:51 PM »

Quote from: rowan_d on August 18, 2011, 06:21:07 AM

A year now in the Championship with Sam Allardyce, or a year at the bottom of the Premier League with Neil Warnock?

I donno where I would be. But I definitely know where I dont want to be.

scatman · « **Reply #163 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:28:06 PM »

all the clamour from RAWK for us to sign this guy, yet he's languishing in the championship....

Juan Loco · « **Reply #164 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:34:33 PM »

Spurs? Proper turn up for the books.

Can't wait til they get Cole as well. Harry really is the king of short-term planning that leaves the club with a crippling wage bill.

Hazell · « **Reply #165 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:38:52 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on August 26, 2011, 04:34:33 PM

Spurs? Proper turn up for the books.

Can't wait til they get Cole as well. Harry really is the king of short-term planning that leaves the club with a crippling wage bill.

Sounds a bit like Roy when he was here.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #166 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:45:16 PM »

Quote from: Hazell on August 26, 2011, 04:38:52 PM

Sounds a bit like Roy when he was here.

'Arry has way more form for it than Hodgson, or even Purslow. 'Arry wrote the book on it. Then he shredded the book before the authorities had the chance to check it.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #167 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:46:14 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on August 26, 2011, 04:45:16 PM

'Arry has way more form for it than Hodgson, or even Purslow. 'Arry wrote the book on it. Then he shredded the book before the authorities had the chance to check it.

Roger Federer · « **Reply #168 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:48:09 PM »

Quote from: rapcage on August 26, 2011, 04:28:06 PM

all the clamour from RAWK for us to sign this guy, yet he's languishing in the championship....

I wanted him before we signed Henderson and Adam, and think he'd be a very good option alongside/back-up for Lucas. One that we might not have in the squad (although Spearing might be that player this season). But the problem would always be his wages and price which I don't doubt would be too high for it to make sense. Still rate him highly, he's a fine midfielder.

Hazell · « **Reply #169 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:48:29 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on August 26, 2011, 04:45:16 PM

'Arry has way more form for it than Hodgson, or even Purslow. 'Arry wrote the book on it. Then he shredded the book before the authorities had the chance to check it.

-Paddy- · « **Reply #170 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:25:20 PM »

Disgusting West Ham's hierachy have made him look the bad guy in this transfer to Spurs.

Visigoth33 · « **Reply #171 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:27:59 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on August 26, 2011, 04:45:16 PM

'Arry has way more form for it than Hodgson, or even Purslow. 'Arry wrote the book on it. Then he shredded the book before the authorities had the chance to check it.

Fordy · « **Reply #172 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:52:32 PM »

Quote from: -Paddy- on August 30, 2011, 06:25:20 PM

Disgusting West Ham's hierachy have made him look the bad guy in this transfer to Spurs.

How's that?

Don't understand why he has put a transfer request in when his deal to Spurs is 90% done.

Harry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rowan_d · « **Reply #173 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:54:54 PM »

Quote from: Fordy on August 30, 2011, 06:52:32 PM

How's that?

Don't understand why he has put a transfer request in when his deal to Spurs is 90% done.

Harry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To show that its not about the money. Good gesture.

Okkervil · « **Reply #174 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:55:27 PM »

Quote from: -Paddy- on August 30, 2011, 06:25:20 PM

Disgusting West Ham's hierachy have made him look the bad guy in this transfer to Spurs.

How that then?

Wish Scotty the best. He always gave his all and his move is expected. Only slight shame is that he is moving to Sp*rs.

Mashy-rawr!nooo · « **Reply #175 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:58:23 PM »

Have fun at Tottenham.

Saying that,he could have made a half-decent name for himself at Hammers if he stayed and retired.

Okkervil · « **Reply #176 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:03:06 PM »

Quote from: Mashy-rawr!nooo on August 30, 2011, 06:58:23 PM

Have fun at Tottenham.

Saying that,he could have made a half-decent name for himself at Hammers if he stayed and retired.

He'll go to Sp*rs, make 40-60 apperences over 2-3 seasons, then be moved on. Might make another 10-15 England caps, and maybe make a Euro squad, and will be forgotten by Spurs fans. He could have stayed with West Ham and been considered a legend in another 3 or 4 years. As it is, he'll be remembered fondly as a quality player who gave the club what will probably turn out to be his best years, but ultimately went to play for the Saggy Faced c*nt.

Fordy · « **Reply #177 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:12:02 PM »

Quote from: rowan_d on August 30, 2011, 06:54:54 PM

To show that its not about the money. Good gesture.

Thought the world knows that he is taking a pay cut to join Spurs.

Can't be cause of that.

SMD · « **Reply #178 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:12:58 PM »

Quote from: Okkervil on August 30, 2011, 07:03:06 PM

He'll go to Sp*rs, make 40-60 apperences over 2-3 seasons, then be moved on. Might make another 10-15 England caps, and maybe make a Euro squad, and will be forgotten by Spurs fans. He could have stayed with West Ham and been considered a legend in another 3 or 4 years. As is it he'll be remembered fondly as a quality player who gave the club what will probably turn out to be his best years, but ultimately went to play for the Saggy Faced c*nt.

Between the West Ham board and 'Arry, I'd think it's a safe bet that Parker isn't the villain of this piece.

Okkervil · « **Reply #179 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:17:42 PM »

Quote from: SMD on August 30, 2011, 07:12:58 PM

Between the West Ham board and 'Arry, I'd think it's a safe bet that Parker isn't the villain of this piece.

Certainly not, never said he was.

rowan_d · « **Reply #180 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:17:58 PM »

Quote from: Fordy on August 30, 2011, 07:12:02 PM

Thought the world knows that he is taking a pay cut to join Spurs.

Can't be cause of that.

Perhaps he's just a decent guy willing to drop his loyalty bonus which he realises would be undeserved with him choosing to leave?

SMD · « **Reply #181 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:27:36 PM »

Quote from: Okkervil on August 30, 2011, 07:17:42 PM

Certainly not, never said he was.

No I meant regarding him staying to be a legend - smacks of him not exactly being given the choice.

Fordy · « **Reply #182 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:45:47 PM »

Quote from: rowan_d on August 30, 2011, 07:17:58 PM

Perhaps he's just a decent guy willing to drop his loyalty bonus which he realises would be undeserved with him choosing to leave?

Highly doubt that. He would of done the request earlier.

One of the owners sons son's tweeted this morning that he dad was still trying to keep Parker. I would guess that the West Ham board are making the move harder than Parker thought hence the transfer request.

rowan_d · « **Reply #183 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:50:04 PM »

I'd guess it was a case of Parker being fine staying at West Ham, but preferring a move. No point handing in a transfer request when you've no problem staying, especially since it was so blatantly obvious that he and West Ham would listen to offers

DanFromMars · « **Reply #184 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:13:43 PM »

Can't wait to see FatSam's next tweet

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #185 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:04:44 PM »

Got to be on the list to retain that award this season.

Brilliant signing by Harry Redknapp. Spurs have moved up another level this season, and look the most likeliest to catch United and City, and Scott Parker has been at the heart of it.

The excuses on this board last summer for not signing him were ridiculous. 'Not good enough', 'Adam is better', 'Big fish in a small pond', 'Too old', 'Doesn't fit in with the new owner's transfer policy' etc... If our transfer policy isn't about buying players who would improve our first team, then it's a shit policy. What we wouldn't give to have Scott Parker in the midfield now. When we were signing Adam I posed the question what would happen if Lucas got injured? The worst happened and we were caught short.

The guy is a class act and Spurs are reaping the rewards. There is a fantastic balance in their side, and great fast-moving, flowing football.

Redknapp gets alot of shit on this board, but he has done brilliantly at Spurs. He has made plenty more good signings than bad. Scott Parker included.

Matt8Pie · « **Reply #186 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:09:38 PM »

It'll be a farce if David Silva doesn't win it. He's doing well at Spurs, but Silva is comfortably the best player in the league.

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #187 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:10:23 PM »

Joe Hart'll run away with it.

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #188 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:10:58 PM »

Quote from: Matt8Pie on January 27, 2012, 02:09:38 PM

It'll be a farce if David Silva doesn't win it. He's doing well at Spurs, but Silva is comfortably the best player in the league.

I dont think there'd be many complaints if Van Persie walked away with it.

Parker is miles off.

Matt8Pie · « **Reply #189 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:11:59 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on January 27, 2012, 02:10:58 PM

I dont think there'd be many complaints if Van Persie walked away with it.

Parker is miles off.

Yeah, agreed.

CorKopite · « **Reply #190 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:15:22 PM »

It has to be Silva or Van Persie, the two of them have been comfortably the two best players in English football for the last year, Parker can fuck off, very good player but the hype around him is fucking ridiculous. Brave brave brave.

drpepe · « **Reply #191 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:19:06 PM »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on January 27, 2012, 02:04:44 PM

Got to be on the list to retain that award this season.

Brilliant signing by Harry Redknapp. Spurs have moved up another level this season, and look the most likeliest to catch United and City, and Scott Parker has been at the heart of it.

The excuses on this board last summer for not signing him were ridiculous. 'Not good enough', 'Adam is better', 'Big fish in a small pond', 'Too old', 'Doesn't fit in with the new owner's transfer policy' etc... If our transfer policy isn't about buying players who would improve our first team, then it's a shit policy. What we wouldn't give to have Scott Parker in the midfield now. When we were signing Adam I posed the question what would happen if Lucas got injured? The worst happened and we were caught short.

The guy is a class act and Spurs are reaping the rewards. There is a fantastic balance in their side, and great fast-moving, flowing football.

Redknapp gets alot of shit on this board, but he has done brilliantly at Spurs. He has made plenty more good signings than bad. Scott Parker included.

good post.

Despite the potential minor glory involved winning the CC this year, the general situation and performances of the new squad members have been disapointing - it is a rather predictable situation we find ourselves in and I agree Parker would have been a very useful signing

Rohit · « **Reply #192 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:19:33 PM »

Englands best central midfielder for me ( gerrard for me is an attacking midfielder). But it should van persie and no one else not even silva, van persie is single handidly stopping arsenal from becoming a midtable team.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #193 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:20:10 PM »

I would probably give it to van Persie ahead of Silva, at this present moment. He is carrying Arsenal.

Hart, van Persie, Silva, Parker and Toure would be the shortlist I'd imagine.

When was the last time a United player didn't make the shortlist in one of these things? Don't think they've had any standout players this season.

Roger Federer · « **Reply #194 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:23:46 PM »

He isn't the best player in the league of course (my vote would be Silva), but a really good player none the less. Wanted him in the summer, and as Ciara says above, we sure could've used him this season. I have no idea if we weren't in for him because he was too old, or because we felt we didn't need him, but I hope we never stop considering players because of age only.

Resale value is one thing to consider, but experience and playing at close to ones peak is too. Parker have only gotten better with age, and if there's a similar defensive midfielder around Europe, we should be in for that player, even if he's 30+. Makes perfect sense to have experienced back up, when your first choice is only 25, and the rest in that position are kids in the academy.

Shepnois · « **Reply #195 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:36:40 PM »

Parker was always going to Spurs though, who's to say we didn’t look into it but were told he wanted to stay in London and play for Redknapp who he knows well. Good player mind.

ashleyrose-66 · « **Reply #196 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:51:37 PM »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on January 27, 2012, 02:20:10 PM

I would probably give it to van Persie ahead of Silva, at this present moment. He is carrying Arsenal.

Hart, van Persie, Silva, Parker and Toure would be the shortlist I'd imagine.

When was the last time a United player didn't make the shortlist in one of these things? Don't think they've had any standout players this season.

You can add Kompany to that list. he has been immense for Manchester City.

Rohit · « **Reply #197 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:55:38 PM »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on January 27, 2012, 02:20:10 PM

I would probably give it to van Persie ahead of Silva, at this present moment. He is carrying Arsenal.

Hart, van Persie, Silva, Parker and Toure would be the shortlist I'd imagine.

When was the last time a United player didn't make the shortlist in one of these things? Don't think they've had any standout players this season.

Toures form is vastly overrated, he has had some stinkers this year and seems to just not bother tracking back at times. On form he is a great player but he hasn't been as consistent the media will have belive, most city fans would say barry has had a better season.

Matt8Pie · « **Reply #198 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:01:49 PM »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on January 27, 2012, 02:20:10 PM

When was the last time a United player didn't make the shortlist in one of these things? Don't think they've had any standout players this season.

I dunno, I think De Gea will make the list who's actually quite a good keeper.

Malaysian Kopite · « **Reply #199 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:01:45 PM »