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Spurs star is the epitome of everything I want as a footy fan and will be a sad day if he leaves!

Posted by: Fanos Kyriacou, Thu 8th May 2008

Tagged: Tottenham

Football FanCast columnist Fanos Kyriacou would be sad to see Dimitar Berbatov leave the Lane as he is the epitome of everything you would want to see as a football fan.

There have been many articles written and views expressed about the future of Dimitar Berbatov, is he staying, is he going? Should we try to keep him or should we cash in now? There are good arguments for both and each argument certainly has its merits but like most Spurs fans I have had enough and want the whole saga to end so here are my final comments on the matter and I have promised myself not to mention it again after this.

Of course we all know that Berbatov is a fantastically talented player and currently one of the best strikers in world football and to lose him would be a real blow. Those who are in the ‘we should keep him at any cost camp' point to the fact that he is irreplaceable and however many millions we sell him for we could not get a player of his calibre in. It is true to say that Berbatov has been integral to the way the team play over the last two seasons. Not only does he score goals but he creates just as many and it is certainly no coincidence that Robbie Keane has been in the best form of his career in the two seasons that he has been playing alongside the Bulgarian.

It is also true that taking the money isn't the be all and end all and doesn't necessarily mean that a suitable replacement can be found. We all remember the sale of Michael Carrick to Manchester United and how that seriously set us back, although we had little choice but to take the money on that occasion.

There are those who believe that we should cash in on Berbatov now because they don't like the fact that he sulks around the pitch looking like he couldn't give a damn and they have had enough of him. They point to the fact that if we can collect £25-30 million for him that it would be fantastic business for the club and we can buy a very good alternative. They also argue that selling Berbatov would benefit the way the team performs as we wouldn't be so reliant on him.

Both sides have very valid points but my argument has nothing to do with money or the success of the team, or even his attitude on the pitch. Quite simply the reason why I hope the club do everything in their power to keep him is that I love watching the guy play football. I was lucky enough to watch Hoddle, Waddle, Gazza and Ginola play for Spurs and Berbatov falls into that group of players. They all have one thing in common and that is the ability to leave football supporters open mouthed and awestruck with the things they are able to do on the football pitch.

That is why I love football, winning trophies is wonderful but as Chelsea fans have found out, winning isn't the be all and end all. What is the point in winning trophies when the fans that are watching you aren't enjoying it? First and foremost I want to be entertained when I go to a football game and players like Berbatov are the guys who provide this entertainment. He can do things with a football that I couldn't even dream of doing. That is why I would be gutted if we sold Dimitar because it would deprive me of being able to watch him play football at White Hart Lane.

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TrueSpur

Here here - a fabulous

Here here - a fabulous player and will be devastated to see him leave the Lane. No money could replace the quality or goals we will lose.

Ben James

Of all the players you

Of all the players you mentioned in your article none of them possessed that arrogance or look down their nose that Berbatov gives to Tottenham. Be glad to see him leave, we need players that are fully committed.

Des

Good footballer he is and

Good footballer he is and worth the admission money but he attitude grates with me and that is why I wouldnt be bothered if he left.

Terry

A good piece and I think you

A good piece and I think you speak for a lot of Tottenham fans with how disappointed you will be to see him leave.

Webb

its all about service. its

its all about service. its plain for all to see that our strikers simply don't get the service they need from midfield. the only player with a decent final ball is steed and he has played out of position all season. this is why berbs sulks and why keano is so often found trying to pick up the ball on the half way line. i'd be a sulking [*@!$] if i was a striker in front of the spurs midfield. with the modric signing and another quality winger can you imagine how prolific berbs and keano could be? theyve scored well over 40 between them with zero help from midfield. hopefully berbs will be smart enough to see that things will be different next season. no more shitty passes from shitty players like zakora or crap crosses from lennon. we'll have quality balls (crosses and through balls) from midfield and berbs and keane will be scoring at least 30 each. keep him.

COCKERS

Berbatovs languid look

Berbatovs languid look reminds me so much of Waddle, people must remember that Berbatov has looked and acted like he does from day one, its just his dimeaner.

Brooklyn Hotspur

Nicely done sir! However, I

Nicely done sir! However, I have to agree with Ben that players like Hoddle, Waddle & Gazza didn't have that arrogance and at times blatant disrespect for the team and fans. It's the old Catch 22 of beautiful football and no trophies against ugly with success. We've been blessed with some of the most talented players at the Lane over the years but have little to show for it. Would you sacrifice our style of play for winning games? Luckily we have a manager in Ramos who not only knows the Tottenham way of playing but how to turn that into trophies! COYS

Dom

Yes I agree was a wonderful

Yes I agree was a wonderful piece and echoes perfectly my thought on the player,I too was fortunate enough to see all those player's and Berbatov does indeed fit perfectly amongst all those listed.However I like many others are just fed up with the constant speculation surrounding his impending transfer,"is he or isn't he"?.I just think that this must have an unsettling effect on the rest of the squad and possibly the management,how can we plan ahead if we're not sure of his situation.We need to plan for next season and for that we need committed player's. As sad as it is if he goes,maybe it is the time to let him move on to pastures new,and thank him for the delight he has given us.He is a class act that's for sure.COYS!!

Jersi

Personally, I would love to

Personally, I would love to see Berba stay at the lane. Watching him for the last two seasons has been amazing. The problem is that if he doesn't want to be here, there isn't much point in keeping him. A player being forced to stay at a club is not going to fulfil their potential. It's a great shame, but I think we have to say enough's enough, if he wants to leave, get as much money as we can! COYS

ParisPaul

You put across a strong and

You put across a strong and valid argument. However, it's not really about what we want, it's about what the player wants. I don't believe that all players want the same thing. To some, the money is the most important thing; to others, it's silverware; and to a rare few, it's about the club. For Berbatov, I believe that he just wants to play at the top level, with the best players. To compare himself and to try to get the best out of himself. I used to play a bit of football myself, and I remember the biggest buzz used to come from scoring goals, and the biggest buzz of all was when you scored a great goal. Berbatov knows what he's capable of and, for him, I believe he gets his biggest buzz from doing exactly what you yourself said he does that not many players can do - leave spectators jaw-dropped. He just wants to do that on the biggest stage possible. I think, if he was still 24/25 years old, he'd consider staying, but the guy is reaching his peak now. Now is the time for him to step up a level. And lets not be so pessimistic. We've had the priviledge of watching him play at WHL for 2 years and, if the rumours about his price are correct, then we also stand to make a healthy profit of 20m. It's not about cashing-in, and it certainly shouldn't be about burning effigies in his case. We should just accept his wishes, get the best deal possible, and show some class by saying thanks for the memories. In my book, he'll go down as one of the greatest players to've played for us, and I'd like to remember that rather than sour grapes.