Highly unsurprising news give how sh*t he has been for Spurs. At least it seems we have made a 500K profit on a player who looked so lost in the Premiership you'd think he was a relation of Christian Gross.
From www.TottenhamHotspur.com:
Agreement has been reached for Grzegorz Rasiak to become a Southampton player. Grzegorz joins the south coast club today on a loan arrangement until the end of the season with all parties committed to a permanent deal once the season ends and the summer transfer window opens and Fifa rules permit. The total fee will amount to £2m.
The Polish international striker joined us from Derby County in August and made nine appearances in all competitions including four starts in the Premiership.
"We signed Grzegorz at a time when we knew we needed cover for Mido by way of a second target man. He had a good spell in our reserves, often scoring, but when Mido left for the African Nations Cup, we had to bring him into the first team. But he lacked rhythm due to his lack of games at that level. He was a player we needed time with in an ideal world, but this is the Premiership and time is a luxury we don't have.” said Head Coach Martin Jol.
Martin continued: "Also, with strikers, confidence is everything and I think back to when his goal against Liverpool was disallowed. Things might have been very different. I have talked with Grzegorz and I know he is unhappy about his time with us and that is to be expected. I too am disappointed that it has not worked out better, but it is right that both sides now move on. Grzegorz wants to play football every week, particularly in a World Cup year and I respect that. I wish him well at Southampton."
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
MIDO SENT HOME
Tottenham striker Mido will miss Friday's African Nations Cup final against Ivory Coast after being expelled from the national squad following a row with coach Hassan Shehata.
The 22-year-old has been suspended from international duty for six months after exchanging angry words on the touchline with Shehata having been substituted during the 2-1 semi-final victory over Senegal last night.
Mido, who is on loan at White Hart Lane from Roma, had to be dragged away by coaching staff but Shehata's decision proved correct as the Spurs striker's replacement Amr Zaki scored the winner.
Shehata's assistant Shawki Gharib played down the row, saying: "The Egypt team does not just mean Mido. Mido is just one player in a squad of 23.
"Now we have to concentrate on the final and forget our problems. The important thing is what we are going to do in the final.
"The team's preparations are far more important than any dispute between Shehata and Mido.
"This issue will be handled by the coach and it is not for discussion.''
Mido had returned to the Egypt side for the clash with Senegal after missing the quarter-final defeat of Democratic Republic of Congo with a groin injury.
My comment - At least he is back early for Spurs now!
The 22-year-old has been suspended from international duty for six months after exchanging angry words on the touchline with Shehata having been substituted during the 2-1 semi-final victory over Senegal last night.
Mido, who is on loan at White Hart Lane from Roma, had to be dragged away by coaching staff but Shehata's decision proved correct as the Spurs striker's replacement Amr Zaki scored the winner.
Shehata's assistant Shawki Gharib played down the row, saying: "The Egypt team does not just mean Mido. Mido is just one player in a squad of 23.
"Now we have to concentrate on the final and forget our problems. The important thing is what we are going to do in the final.
"The team's preparations are far more important than any dispute between Shehata and Mido.
"This issue will be handled by the coach and it is not for discussion.''
Mido had returned to the Egypt side for the clash with Senegal after missing the quarter-final defeat of Democratic Republic of Congo with a groin injury.
My comment - At least he is back early for Spurs now!
Monday, February 06, 2006
Tresor Lomana Lua Lua
Found this rather odd story on SkySports this morning. I say odd because I have never heard any links between him and Spurs before, let alone that he is 'aparently' a Spurs fan. Very wierd. I hope we focus on Kuyt from Feyenord and not Lua Lua....
Portsmouth forward Tresor Lomana Lua Lua has revealed that he would love to join Tottenham Hotspur.
The DR Congo man has seen Pompey boss Harry Redknapp beef up his relegation-threatened squad with a raft of January signings and the arrival of Wayne Routledge on loan from Tottenham has increased competition for places at Fratton Park.
Lua Lua says he is fully committed to the cause on the South Coast, but has suggested he could be on the move.
The former Newcastle United man claims Spurs and Pompey are talking over the long-term future of Routledge and feels he could be sent to White Hart Lane in a summer swap deal.
"I have one year left on my contract, then I may see my future at another club," Lua Lua told the Star on Sunday. "Talks are taking place between Spurs and Pompey, but nothing has been settled yet.
"Portsmouth may sell my contract if they receive a better offer, but I wish to join Tottenham.
"I have been a Spurs fan since I was very young and I want to play alongside Mido, who I respect very much."
Portsmouth forward Tresor Lomana Lua Lua has revealed that he would love to join Tottenham Hotspur.
The DR Congo man has seen Pompey boss Harry Redknapp beef up his relegation-threatened squad with a raft of January signings and the arrival of Wayne Routledge on loan from Tottenham has increased competition for places at Fratton Park.
Lua Lua says he is fully committed to the cause on the South Coast, but has suggested he could be on the move.
The former Newcastle United man claims Spurs and Pompey are talking over the long-term future of Routledge and feels he could be sent to White Hart Lane in a summer swap deal.
"I have one year left on my contract, then I may see my future at another club," Lua Lua told the Star on Sunday. "Talks are taking place between Spurs and Pompey, but nothing has been settled yet.
"Portsmouth may sell my contract if they receive a better offer, but I wish to join Tottenham.
"I have been a Spurs fan since I was very young and I want to play alongside Mido, who I respect very much."
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