There’s been lots of talk about the ‘vulgar Bulgar’ being shut out at Old Trafford.
This has naturally been followed by plenty of infant school level sporting journalistic maths.
‘Former Spurs striker leaving club’ + ‘Spurs need a striker’ = ‘Berbatov back to Spurs’
Talk of this seems to have caused divisions within the Spurs fan base wider than gap in class between Barcelona
Plenty of fans are calling for the return of the last Spurs striker to score 20 plus goals in consecutive seasons since Mark Falco in the mid-eighties.
Even more are expressing their disgust at the idea of Dimi donning the famous shirt once more. Most cite the manner of his departure, feeling his poor attitude once his head was turned forced Spurs into a sale they didn’t want to make. His lacklustre display as a sub against Middlesborough, showing a complete lack of interest in playing for the club left us a paltry £20 million profit with no time to splash the cash. On a positive we were given Fraizer Campbell to get frustrated with for a season as he managed to look every bit the part a Championship player out of his depth.
Why would United want rid of him anyway? Hasn’t he just finished as Premier League top scorer? Yes, just checked. He has. 20 goals, level with Tevez. 21 goals from 32 starts in all competitions. His only failing really is drawing a blank in six Champions league ties.
It appears he is dropping out in favour of Javier Hernandez, who has made a great impact this season. 20 goals from 27 starts (albeit plus 18 further appearances off the bench) is a great return in a debut season.
The one-man charm offensive that is Wayne Rooney weighed in with 16 in 36 starts (plus 4 from bench). The oafish lad appears untouchable at club and country level, and will get selected regardless of form.
So, Berbatov, Rooney and Hernandez – three strikers with goals and a long season ahead. Plenty of room for three front line strikers you would think? So what makes everyone think Berba is heading for the exit door?
Michael Owen (you remember him – scored that goal v Argentina
Sir Alex has surely only approved that if he sees Owen as having recovered to fitness and form enough to be laying claims to a decent number of starts next season. He has to be on a decent wage, and whilst not setting anything alight last season, plans have to be afoot to see more of him next season.
This leaves our little jar of yeast extract out in the cold somewhat. Rooney will get picked week in week out even if he doesn’t score ever again, and Chiquarito is proving to be one of the best buys of recent seasons.
So, for the sort of numbers being touted - £7.5m to £10m mentioned so far – would we be interested in a return of our former favourite?
For me, it’s a definite yes. His goalscoring ability and experience outstrip anything we have got, and at the transfer fees suggested we’d struggle to get better value for money.
23 goals a season twice running is not to be sniffed at. Yes, his attitude wasn’t good enough once it looked likely a move was on the cards, but haven’t we all gone off the boil once we’ve handed our notice in at work?
You never know, he might even re-ignite Keano’s career. So for £10m we could get two 30 year old strikers that know each other well, and work together very well. Keane/Berbatov – spurs best strike partnership since Sheringham/Klinsmann?
I for one would welcome him back with open arms, and be first in the queue getting ‘Berbatov 9’ put on next season’s home shirt.
I'll have a bit more of this please
So, love him or hate him there will probably be talk about Dimitar until the end of August. It’s going to be a long transfer window
COYS
Chunky
P.S.
I’m going to save this blog in a safe place so I can get it back out again in about three years time when there’s talk of Luka Modric leaving Man U, and we’re linked another resigning. It’ll only need a couple of changes.
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