SPURS TRANSFER UPDATE

It's official: Jermain Defoe has been sold. Nine million pounds and just like that - he's gone.










I have never understood why Spurs have been so keen to push him out the door. He just scores goals like its his sole pursuit in life. He probably has the highest per minute scoring average on the team. He is the IDEAL striker off the bench. He does not need service. He's aggressive. Good shot from anywhere, fantastic finisher in front of goals, fast, HUNGRY. And he was always dedicated to Spurs. It was heartbreaking - the more they repeated their desire to be rid of him, the more he declared that White Hart Lane was his home.

The only explanation is that Spurs are determined to get some production out of that 16 million pound albatross, Darren Bent. Well, good luck to you, Darren. You have some huge shoes to fill. Defoe was one of my absolute favorite Spurs. Do what he did. Just score goals. And Defoe: best of luck to you. I've no doubt you'll continue to score goals in bunches.

As for the other last second Spurs transfer news, the team has acquired Gilberto from Hertha Berlin. I don't like this move either. What the hell is the point? When Bale comes back, he's obviously the starter, right? I mean, Gareth Bale, at 18, is the most incredible attacking left fullback I have EVER seen. EVER. So what the hell are Spurs going to do with this 31 year old Brazilian, more flash than substance? Play him at left midfield? That wouldn't make any sense when Steed Malbranque has been one of Spurs' most consistent players all year long. Don't get it. (UPDATE: Bale has since been ruled out for the rest of the year. This move is making much more sense now.)










I think these two moves are crazy. Prove me wrong, Juande.