Tottenham Hotspur football club taught us that as long you get your deals done within the allotted window, it does not matter when they get closed. Spurs had a comatose window that awoke late, and once it did, ended up appearing somewhat impressive. What's most important, in the big picture, is that Chairman Daniel Levy put the hammer down on anyone that wants to leave and … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Summer Transfer Window Grade: B
Archives for September 2017
Manchester United Summer Transfer Window Grade: A-
Manchester United did their summer transfer business early and properly, making for an extremely quiet deadline week. That's just the way Jose Mourinho likes it, as it gives his additional time for new players to settle in with the squad. Three games into the season, they look like a much stronger unit overall. However, don't read too much into that when assessing their overall … [Read more...] about Manchester United Summer Transfer Window Grade: A-
Wayne Rooney Arrested, Charged with Drinking and Driving
International breaks have not been kind to Wayne Rooney lately. Last November, photos emerged of Rooney looking extremely inebriated while enjoying an off night while on international duty with England. Reports then claimed he was out drinking until 5 a.m. and was so drunk that he couldn't "string a sentence together." This year, Rooney is no longer playing for the national … [Read more...] about Wayne Rooney Arrested, Charged with Drinking and Driving
Chelsea FC Summer Transfer Window Grade: C+
Don't let the recency effect completely cloud your perception of the Chelsea FC summer transfer window. Yes, they did really see a high number of players turn them down: Romleu Lukaku (went to Manchester United), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (went to Liverpool), Fernando Llorente (went to Tottenham Hotspur) and Ross Barkley (stayed at Everton). However, manager Antonio Conte did … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Summer Transfer Window Grade: C+