Robbie Keane

[elroy]

Super touch for the second goal. Has looked very lively since he came on. Spurs have been very poor and are extremely fortunate to be just 3-2 down.

[Crosby87]

Keane has a smile on his face and seems to be making the best of it, play hard when you get a chance, etc...

Other than that, Why would anyone name that team "Young boys?" I find that disturbing. When the fans are sitting in a pub are they like "I love young boys?" You could get arrested here for that.

[Charlie Darwin]

Keane has a smile on his face and seems to be making the best of it, play hard when you get a chance, etc...

Other than that, Why would anyone name that team "Young boys?" I find that disturbing. When the fans are sitting in a pub are they like "I love young boys?" You could get arrested here for that.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=337901&cc=5739

[tetsujin1979]

If Spurs do get into the champions league group stages, will robbie keane be the first Irish player to appear in the group stages for two different clubs?
Asked this around on a few other boards, Liam Miller played twice for Man United in the Champions League group stages in 2004/2005, both games against Sparta Prague

Still means that Robbie, or Aiden McGeady, can become the first player to score for two clubs in the group stages though.

[elroy]

Young boys play in the Wankdorf stadium. Jesus you couldnt write that.

[John83]

Keane has a smile on his face and seems to be making the best of it, play hard when you get a chance, etc...

Other than that, Why would anyone name that team "Young boys?" I find that disturbing. When the fans are sitting in a pub are they like "I love young boys?" You could get arrested here for that.
Is "I love Wexford Youths" so much better?

[backstothewall]

Is "I love Wexford Youths" so much better?

Or "I scored at Killyleagh Youth Club" for that matter

[tricky_colour]

Young boys play in the Wankdorf stadium. Jesus you couldnt write that.

Yes I though it was spoof article initially. like the Daily Mash or whatever! (like this one)

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/welsh-team-signs-truculent-midget-201008183012/

[Noelys Guitar]

The co-commentator on yesterdays Spurs game on ESPN said Keane and Joe Jordan had some type of a animated spat on the pitch before the game took place yesterday. Keane should have been a certain starter yesterday considering Arry comments today about certain Spurs players not wanting to play on the astro. And I still think Keane is a better all round player than Defoe.

[irishfan86]

Do you think Robbie might have been one of the ones to complain?

[Noelys Guitar]

No. According to the commentator Keane definetely wanted to start.

[Charlie Darwin]

Keane wants to start every game. Arry said he didn't want to risk any of his players with dodgy knees, so Keane, Huddlestone, King and Lennon were all out.

[irishfan86]

Keane has a dodgy knee?

[Duggie]

looks like defoe may be out for sat with this injury hes carrying, hopefully he will start with robbie and pav. surely harry wont go with crouch and pav.

[Noelys Guitar]

According to the BBC Spurs are playing their own fit Striker Crouch up front on his own. WTF. Keane must be injured as not even on subs bench. Very, very bad news.
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp plays his only fit striker Peter Crouch up front on his own ahead of a midfield containing the recalled Jermaine Jenas.

[shakermaker1982]

Yeah I noticed that as well.

Keano was struggling with his knee before the Young Boys game (Arry mentioned it after the match) so I'm hoping it isn't too serious.

[SUB of the day]

My guess is that he is off to Villa or Wolves......hence his non appearance

[tetsujin1979]

my guess is he's carrying a slight knock, and Redknapp didn't want to risk him for the far more important game in the Champions League this week

[Charlie Darwin]

Spurs aren't going to sell him unless they get another striker in and that's looking increasingly unlikely. Their latest target, Loic Remy, snubbed them for a less lucrative move to Marseilles.

[Noelys Guitar]

Arry just said Keane has a Jarred knee. No mention of the seriousness of the injury or whether Keane will play during the week for Spurs.

[tetsujin1979]

Defoe to have surgery to have a groin strain corrected: http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6334158,00.html
Can't see Robbie being sold now, with Crouch also carrying an injury Spurs are not going to sell another striker

[rebelmusic]

Only striker not to get a run out last night. If he was still carrying the injury you'd say fair enough, but if he's not he needs to get the feck outta there asap!

[irishfan86]

Defoe to have surgery to have a groin strain corrected: http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6334158,00.html
Can't see Robbie being sold now, with Crouch also carrying an injury Spurs are not going to sell another striker

Talk now of Defoe possibly not needing surgery, but maybe this will change.

[elroy]

With the surgery only expected to be out for 3 weeks and a week of that will be internationals week so not sure it means RK is def going to be staying at spurs.

[seanfhear]

I don't think Arry will/should sell Robbie unless he can sign better.

That might not be as easy as some might think.

[rebelmusic]

Aye but I can see Keano saying he wants to leave. I'd prefer him playing week in and out with west ham then warming the bench. In fact, since he'd be one of the better players at WH it would be a better move all around

[shakermaker1982]

Keano linked with Newcastle and West Ham. Uh oh....

[Duggie]

wouldnt mind seeing him at newcastle, him and caroll could suit each other....

[Wolfie]

Anyone hazard a guess how much Spurs asking price for Robbie is?

[paul_oshea]

A gues?!

6million id say and they would sell him.

[EastTerracer]

Anyone hazard a guess how much Spurs asking price for Robbie is?

According to the tabloids it looks like West Ham and Newcastle are interested in a loan move rather than a full transfer. I think Robbie's wages are still a sticking point for most of these clubs. Most of them are not willing to pay a fee and then 70-80k a week in wages.

[hula4]

if he wants to play football you would imagine he could take a pay cut to play, 40k is still a good wedge otherwise stay at spurs and pick up the big money for 15 minutes a week if even that.

Harry must really dislike him at this stage if Defoe is putting off the operation, i dont think Defoe is a better player and Pavlychenko is hit and miss. Is there more too it than just last years christmas party?

[Duggie]

if he wants to play football you would imagine he could take a pay cut to play, 40k is still a good wedge otherwise stay at spurs and pick up the big money for 15 minutes a week if even that.

Harry must really dislike him at this stage if Defoe is putting off the operation, i dont think Defoe is a better player and Pavlychenko is hit and miss. Is there more too it than just last years christmas party?

well it looks that defoe may not need one, seems it depends on how he feels after tomorrows game. i dont know he was spurs best player in pre-season with 4 goals so he was in form. he just has a liking for defoe and crouch seen as hes worked with them a lot in the past it seems. it looks like he has to leave, but u would think either robbie would drop his wages or spurs would drop there asking price if they want to let him go once and for all.

[paul_oshea]

Arry, is a londoner init. He is a true enggrrrland man, yes bruv. Crouch and Defoe would get a head of him because of the way he thinks. Having said that the 2 of them justified their selection the last day.

how can you be the best person in pre-season and then not get a chance? this seems to happen a few irish players...

[shakermaker1982]

I'd take Keane over Crouch and Defoe every day of the week.

I hope Robbie does go now. His £ is made so he can move for footballing reasons.

[hula4]

I'd take Keane over Crouch and Defoe every day of the week.

I hope Robbie does go now. His £ is made so he can move for footballing reasons.

exactly, thats my point, he has plenty of money made and even a drop to say 40k wouldnt see him on the breadline, id love to see him go somewhere decent a get 15 plus goals and spurs to flounder, something in my head makes me think that harry is picking crouch and defoe as they are english

[Duggie]

exactly, thats my point, he has plenty of money made and even a drop to say 40k wouldnt see him on the breadline, id love to see him go somewhere decent a get 15 plus goals and spurs to flounder, something in my head makes me think that harry is picking crouch and defoe as they are english

thats prob part of it but he did buy robbie back so im sure he likes him. but look he had defoe at west ham brought him to portsmouth when he was there as with crouch he had him at portsmouth and now at spurs. he likes and knows these 2 players. every manager has players he wants, only natural. i just hope by tue something will be sorted for him.

[Manblue]

Heard from a very reliable source the deal to villa was progressing quite well before MON left, dont know what the status is now.

I would agree about playing with carrol, while im not one of robbies biggest fans, think he could slot in alongside him quite nicely and would score a right few goals

[Duggie]

Heard from a very reliable source the deal to villa was progressing quite well before MON left, dont know what the status is now.

I would agree about playing with carrol, while im not one of robbies biggest fans, think he could slot in alongside him quite nicely and would score a right few goals

well it appears that spurs really want ashley young now before the deadline so maybe robbie might come into that picture again??? dunne, ireland ,robbie possibly back together!

[Sullivinho]

Harry Redknapp keeps photos of Crouch and Defoe in his wallet.

I hope Robbie finds a road out of there, he's prone to rust when he doesn't get enough minutes.

[Manblue]

without young, villa will hover dangerously above the relegation zone, it wouldnt be wise for Lerner to sell him as id say there would be outrage from the fans, could do ok with gabby Ag too, but more suited to playing off someone a little less greedy

[Stuttgart88]

He could do well alongside Heskey, if that old adage about playing best off a big man is true. Didn't do much for Rooney in June mind you.

[Charlie Darwin]

without young, villa will hover dangerously above the relegation zone, it wouldnt be wise for Lerner to sell him as id say there would be outrage from the fans, could do ok with gabby Ag too, but more suited to playing off someone a little less greedy
Really? The wings are the one place Villa actually have competition for places.

[Manblue]

Really? The wings are the one place Villa actually have competition for places.

Without going to off topic, young hasnt played on the wing in ages, he is playing in the hole and supporting agbon, downing is average at best and albrighton is very in experienced, service from them to keane wouldnt be great

[Colbert Report]

Keane will stay on the bench and collect his wages. It is very easy for guys like us to say he needs a move and he should just take a paycut to make it happen. We're not the ones leaving thirty grand a week on the table.

[Noelys Guitar]

I agree he won't leave unless he gets the same money he is getting at Spurs. But I would guess Fulham, West Ham, Wolves, Stoke, Birmingham and quite a few others would pay his wages. Wolves tried to get him on loan last season but he chose Celtic instead. And having watched the Chris Hughton interview earlier today I am sure Newcastle are interested in signing Keane. Keane signing for any of the clubs mentioned brings in some serious extra revenue throught shirt sales alone. Keane is still box office. But as you say Colbert he might choose to hang on in there at Spurs and hope for a few injuries/loss of form for the other forwards.

[gastric]

This is a controversial opinion, but does anyone else think Robbie seeks moves to make easy cash. He has made a career of moving under contract and pocketing lots of money. My opinion may be silly or just naive, but history supports such a view.

[irishfan86]

Every time he has moved it has been for footballing reasons.

Early in his career it was a case of moving up the ladder to bigger teams. As time went on it became a matter of moving teams to get playing time.

A move now would be no different. He is a very good player but I think he needs very specific conditions to be successful, which not every manager is capable or willing to facilitate.

I don't really know what the right move is for him. Champions League football is a reason to fight for your place....if I was Robbie I'd think about biding my time for the first half of the season, and then if I wasn't getting the playing time I'd seek a move in January.

[EastTerracer]

Pavlyuchenko on for Crouch at half-time today. Robbie is still stuck on the bench and hoping for a run. Hopefully he'll be able to get his club issues out of his mind before the two games next week.

[tricky_colour]

Spurs have used up all their subs and left Keane on the bench, Wigan have gone 1-0 up and missed a sitter earlier, just heard a chant of Keano from the crowd. McCarthy seems to be having a decent game.
Big result for Wigan, Not such a good result for Spurs if it stays this way.