Joao Paulinha

[Bullet]

I reckon if Bayern had Bentancur, and Spurs had Palhinha.
We would be keen on getting Bentancur in, to replace the ageing Palhinha and provide a bit more sparkle.

I suppose the view is, that we sell Biss and loan in "Palhinha with an option" with no intention of taking up the option.

And extend Bentancur's contract.

That enables Gray and Bergvall to grow a year older.

I don't hate it but it doesn't feel like an exciting step forwards, it feels a bit stodgy meh like when Liverpool got Wataru Endo. OK, OK Palhinha is a lot better player than that, just feels a bit old.

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

I reckon if Bayern had Bentancur, and Spurs had Palhinha.
We would be keen on getting Bentancur in, to replace the ageing Palhinha and provide a bit more sparkle.

I suppose the view is, that we sell Biss and loan in "Palhinha with an option" with no intention of taking up the option.

And extend Bentancur's contract.

That enables Gray and Bergvall to grow a year older.

I don't hate it but it doesn't feel like an exciting step forwards, it feels a bit stodgy meh like when Liverpool got Wataru Endo. OK, OK Palhinha is a lot better player than that, just feels a bit old.

Agree a year loan would be better for us.

 

[braineclipse]

I reckon if Bayern had Bentancur, and Spurs had Palhinha.
We would be keen on getting Bentancur in, to replace the ageing Palhinha and provide a bit more sparkle.

I suppose the view is, that we sell Biss and loan in "Palhinha with an option" with no intention of taking up the option.

And extend Bentancur's contract.

That enables Gray and Bergvall to grow a year older.

I don't hate it but it doesn't feel like an exciting step forwards, it feels a bit stodgy meh like when Liverpool got Wataru Endo. OK, OK Palhinha is a lot better player than that, just feels a bit old.

I agree that he's not the most exciting player as such, doesn't do many sparkly things. But would be a very functional player. And more importantly he's an actual DM whereas Bentancur and Bissouma aren't imo and haven't been able to develop into that either (so far).

A loan with an option would be good in my opinion too. Time will tell how much time Gray and Bergvall need, assuming they do step up, but having a proven player, experience and a good fit for a while could be very useful. I think both Gray and Bergvall would find it quite useful to play next to him.

My preference would be someone that's more of a playmaker, but not sure that's possible (also wanting someone very solid defensively).

 

[Mabspurs]

I reckon if Bayern had Bentancur, and Spurs had Palhinha.
We would be keen on getting Bentancur in, to replace the ageing Palhinha and provide a bit more sparkle.

I suppose the view is, that we sell Biss and loan in "Palhinha with an option" with no intention of taking up the option.

And extend Bentancur's contract.

That enables Gray and Bergvall to grow a year older.

I don't hate it but it doesn't feel like an exciting step forwards, it feels a bit stodgy meh like when Liverpool got Wataru Endo. OK, OK Palhinha is a lot better player than that, just feels a bit old.

When I see posts like this I remember the Gary McAllister transfer in 2000 when people were saying "no way" should we consider him (on a Bosman) because he was 35. He went to Liverpool, spent 2 years and won 5 trophies!!

Palhinha's game is not based on pace and he is proven in the Premiership.

 

[Lilbaz]

When I see posts like this I remember the Gary McAllister transfer in 2000 when people were saying "no way" should we consider him (on a Bosman) because he was 35. He went to Liverpool, spent 2 years and won 5 trophies!!

Palhinha's game is not based on pace and he is proven in the Premiership.

Wages are a factor.

 

[monkeybarry]

It annoys me that people call him Paulinha rather than Palhinha.
Even this thread title is wrong.

At the Reading game the Spurs fan behind me was talking about "Kudos".
Predictably he didn't know who Devine and Donley were.

That's another one, Donley, not Donely nor Donelly nor Donnelly.

You make a good point, billet

Isn't Kudus pronounced Kudos? Or is it Kudoos?

 

[Lemonade Money]

You make a good point, billet

Isn't Kudus pronounced Kudos? Or is it Kudoos?

Cud arse