Alberto7 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/4551821.stm Spurs snap up defender Stalteri Stalteri has arrived from Werder Bremen Tottenham have announced the signing of Canadian international defender Paul Stalteri from Werder Bremen. The 27-year-old full-back won the Bundesliga title and German Cup in 2004 and has over 50 international caps. Sporting director Frank Arnesen said: "He is a defender who can play in midfield - so he is a multi-functional player who can play on both sides. "He has come from a tough environment at Werder Bremen and their players are very well-known for their mentality." Arnesen added: "His biggest success was last year winning the double and he has now had good experience of European football. "I am delighted to get him in, there were a lot of clubs chasing him, including some from England. He will be a big plus for the squad." Stalteri is the third arrival at White Hart Lane this year, following the January signings of Teemu Tainio and Tom Huddlestone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Well, there goes his career. And it was going so well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I can think of one drunk, Flare-waving Toronto Ultra who's going to be delighted at this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Definatly, i believe a tight fitting kappa jersey is in order Finally we have a right back or a left back... on the team. Spurs should make a run for europe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrek Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 quote:Spurs should make a run for europe next year. More like a run for another mid table Premier League standing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrek Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 quote:Spurs should make a run for europe next year. More like a run for another mid table Premier League standing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Jarrek More like a run for another mid table Premier League standing ... Now if they could only get Garth Kusch up front, EPL glory would be a shoe in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Jarrek More like a run for another mid table Premier League standing ... Now if they could only get Garth Kusch up front, EPL glory would be a shoe in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 quote:Originally posted by SeanKeay Spurs should make a run for europe next year. Well, hopefully Thomson Travel can get them their vacation flight tickets on time... What? You meant football Europe? Umm...sure. You can always dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 quote:Originally posted by SeanKeay Spurs should make a run for europe next year. Well, hopefully Thomson Travel can get them their vacation flight tickets on time... What? You meant football Europe? Umm...sure. You can always dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 An interview with the man himself from SkySports. The only downside that I can see is that next season I'm going to have to watch more games with Keane's fruity goal celebration.[}] Stalteri's Spurs desire by Mark Buckingham - created on 16 May 2005 Paul Stalteri has revealed he shunned other offers to fulfil his dream of playing in The Premiership with Tottenham Hotspur. The Canada international has concurred on a four-year contract with Spurs to join Martin Jol's side on a free transfer from Werder Bremen. The full back recently decided to end his seven-year association with the former German champions and a move to England was his goal. Charlton Athletic and Manchester City were linked with the 27-year-old, who conceded he received offers from other Premiership clubs. He opted not to unmask the identity of his other suitors but confirmed there were also offers from various clubs around Europe. But the chance to join an ambitious Tottenham team swayed Stalteri into rejecting the interest from elsewhere in favour of a deal in North London. "It was a tough decision to leave Bremen when I decided to but it was definitely my goal and my dream to play in The Premiership one time," Stalteri told skysports.com. "Obviously I'm delighted it's a top club like Tottenham. "In the last little while they've expressed an interest and they've watched a lot of games this year. "There was a lot of potential clubs and a lot of other offers that came my way. "I won't comment on names but my top club and top decision was Tottenham. It's a massive club and there is great potential. That's why I chose to join them." Stalteri, who can also operate in a variety of positions, has accrued valuable experience during his time in Die Bundesliga. He admits this was a key reason why Spurs boss Jol and sporting director Frank Arnesen made a move for his services. "Obviously it's important for me to know the coach wants a player and he expressed he wanted me to join the club," added Stalteri. "That (Stalteri's experience) was one of the things we spoke about with Frank. That experience could definitely help. "He felt there was a little lack of experience this season and that was one of the reasons for signing me because I have that experience, not only in Europe, but of winning things in Germany, too, and I could bring that winning mentality to the club." Stalteri will be joined at White Hart Lane by Teemu Tainio and Tom Huddlestone in the summer and there could be further additions ahead of next season. Spurs have adopted a policy of bringing in young talent over the past couple of seasons and Stalteri feels there is the potential to achieve a European spot next term, after the club just missed out on the Uefa Cup this time around. "The club have such great young players and there is huge potential at the club," he continued. "We want to be one of the top teams in The Premiership and we want to get into one of those automatic Uefa Cup spots." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Congratulations to Paul and his wife. Great move. Wish you continued success and happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canso Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Edman and Kelly have been strong on the corners this year, and Atouba and Pamarot already on the bench...will they play him as a winger maybe? Or alongside Carrick in the center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Edman and Kelly are sketchy at best... atouba hasnt done well in the team and most likly out. Paramout seems to be home sick and has been linked back to france. Its deffinatly Larrys spot when he gets into camp. Also, i dont kno how you guys cant see spurs making a run. There team is young, exciting and ready for the next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotas Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Heres the link to the Tottenhams Official Website Report about the Stalteri signing... even a picture of him in his Canadian uniform... http://www.spurs.co.uk/article.asp?hlid=276859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Crampton Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Wonderful for Stalteri to actually be able to fulfill a personal goal. Spurs have always been on my non-hated list (especially since I've read two of Hunter Davies' books) so notwithstanding when they play Liverpool I wish him the best of luck both personally and professionally. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotas Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 "Spurs swoop for Canadian star" http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=333576&cc=5901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC supporter Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Pretty expensive living in London. On the other hand, he'll be able to get by with a much-smaller trophy case. Congrats to Paul. Great to see his hard work and commitment rewarded again. Good luck to the Stalteris in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I'd have gone to Charlton (initially, at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiankick97 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Good luck to Paul. Hopefully, he'll fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Why does everyone hate the spurs?? You all an anti-sematic bunch or just glory hunting gooon fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highburygooner Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 hating spurs is a basic human right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaku_bert Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 i hate spurs due to the hoddle leaving saints / dean richards leaving saints for spuds scenario. and, oy vey, don't even say "anti-semetic" around here! Spurs really are easy to hate because they used to be a big club but they're not a big club any more but all their supporters think they're still a big a club. Good luck to Paul but it'll seem weird to sing "Stally is a Yid!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 LOL, i think the saints were better off with the hoddle/richards switch 8 million for a guy who played 1 season and hoddle the man with the mystic voices.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 quote:Originally posted by SeanKeay Why does everyone hate the spurs?? You all an anti-sematic bunch or just glory hunting gooon fans? We're not hunting for glory. We already have it. It's called a trophy or two, never finishing outside the top 2 under Wenger, Europe without using Thomas Cook's last minute bargains... ...teasing... And let's not forget the annual St. Totteringham's Day celebrations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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