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Why is Defoe "baffled" by Spurs?

Article submitted to THBN by Jaymes Marsh

Our ex-striker, Jermain Defoe, has been quoted by a host of media sources stating that he is baffled by the way Spurs are cashing in on their biggest assets.

"I feel sorry for the fans because I can't understand why a club will get rid of their best players." - said Defoe when interviewed at a charity event yesterday.

Hold on just a minute Mr. Defoe! What's wrong with this picture? Let's go back to January 2008, and ask ourselves;

"Jermain, why did Tottenham Hotspur sell you?"

Did not Tottenham do everything in their power to keep you at the club? Did they not have a new contract on the proverbial negotiating table that was awaiting your signature? And if I'm not mistaken, did the contract offer included a 15% pay increase, taking your monthly gross income from £128,000.00 per month to £147,200.00 per month (not including add-on bonuses)?

Instead of signing it, you decided to go to Portsmouth, a humble club, that offered you a guaranteed starting place.

Did Tottenham "get rid of" you? Or did you rid yourself of Tottenham Hotspur?

Are Tottenham Hotspur ridding themselves of their best players, namely Robbie Keane, and most probably Dimitar Berbatov? Or was it Robbie Keane that rid himself of Tottenham Hotspur? If Dimitar Berbatov is to leave, will it be because Spurs want rid of him too? I think not.

I do understand that some footballers are not always blessed with the best acumen. I did though think that you had enough sense to realise what was going on? After all, your previous employer, Mr. Levy, gave his assessment on the Keane and Berbatov situation.

If indeed you did make the above comments, and they were not subsequently taken from a Scandinavian fan site, I hope you can think long and hard about why some players choose to leave their respective clubs.

9 comments

  1. Great article James. I see that you're back writing articles for thbn.

    I agree with you. Defoe should know better than to make comments like that.
  2. Jermain is missing out on all the action and it's like him telling tottenham "I told you so. I told you that if you didn't play me, I would leave, and that sooner or later, berbatov and keano would leave".

    Please keep quiet jermain.
  3. Because he's an overrated player who's just sick of playing for a much smaller club.
  4. the lift does not stop at all floors inside Defoe's head. He obviously thought he was having a dig at Levy and co, but his comments do not reconcile with the facts. Spurs have been one of the biggest spenders in recent seasons, and it is safe to assume that Levy will be spending the Keane and Berba cash on new players. Hopefully, the new players will be smarter than some of the recent ones sold.
  5. what have u been smoking man..

    defoe on 100k++ per week at spurs?
  6. if you read it properley it says a month..............
  7. Anon, what have YOU been smoking? it clearly says MONTHLY, wally
  8. Who ever wrote this article is an idiot, sorry but its true, Defoe left with v.good reason & on top of that if we knew Keane was leaving he would have been benched & Defoe would have stayed, this just Highlights Keane arrogance & lack of loyalty not to stick with a club that for 3.5 years stuck with Him over Defoe!
  9. Indeed, Defoe out of everyone should know how these players are leaving!

    The original interview always appeared a pretty weak one even compared to most of the rubbish being published at the moment. Not a great moment for JD...still it is a bit of shame he couldn't wait around for another 6 months for his opportunity.

    Good article.