Leiweke not happy with Defoe

[jmelanie]

Defoe CHOSE to move abroad for big money. He CHOSE to end his prem league career and ply his trade elsewhere. Isn't that how people define a mercenary in football these days? If so, doesn't that tell you something about the man?

Just wondering....

We were in the championship at the time.

[alanfullerqpr]

It's quite possible that he chose to go out there because he thought it was the right time and that he would enjoy it. It's also quite possible that it is not all that he thought, and wants to come back. It's quite an upheaval to go to another country and culture and you never really know how much you will miss home until you have made the move.

Of course, it's much easier to pigeon-hole him as a mercenary.

we also need to think that Levy wouldn't let him go to another Enlish club and defo not QPR so leaving the whole country was the best bet shame it was canada but thats his choice i suppose

[Geng]

Defoe CHOSE to move abroad for big money. He CHOSE to end his prem league career and ply his trade elsewhere. Isn't that how people define a mercenary in football these days? If so, doesn't that tell you something about the man?

Just wondering....

This. People were using almost exactly this behaviour *against* Diarra, M'Villa, Samba etc, but apparently when it's Defoe wanting a nice payday from his mate Arry it's all good. Defoe would be an extremely uninspiring signing.

[Kevin Mcleod]

This. People were using almost exactly this behaviour *against* Diarra, M'Villa, Samba etc, but apparently when it's Defoe wanting a nice payday from his mate Arry it's all good. Defoe would be an extremely uninspiring signing.

Another harry out bit of disgusting old pals act behaviour. Blokes about fifty, cant score and we dont even need a striker. Disgusted. Totally disgusted.

[californiahoop]

This. People were using almost exactly this behaviour *against* Diarra, M'Villa, Samba etc, but apparently when it's Defoe wanting a nice payday from his mate Arry it's all good. Defoe would be an extremely uninspiring signing.

I can see him having to take a pay-cut, Defoe and a younger striker in Jan is job done up top for me.

[Buffalo]

This. People were using almost exactly this behaviour *against* Diarra, M'Villa, Samba etc, but apparently when it's Defoe wanting a nice payday from his mate Arry it's all good. Defoe would be an extremely uninspiring signing.

It's hardly wanting a nice payday if you are already on £90k a week. No way we will pay him that. Wouldn't be my ideal signing either but would definitely improve the squad as it stands.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Anyone who'd turn their nose up at a seasoned prolific goalscorer at the top level needs to do two things.

Check our goals for tally (league & cup) & what our strikers department looks like currently.

There's your answer.

[dogsrrs]

This. People were using almost exactly this behaviour *against* Diarra, M'Villa, Samba etc, but apparently when it's Defoe wanting a nice payday from his mate Arry it's all good. Defoe would be an extremely uninspiring signing.

Defoe was coming to QPR until Toronto blew the deal away with far higher wages and a longer contract FFS

[Johnny Tightlips]

Defoe was coming to QPR until Toronto blew the deal away with far higher wages and a longer contract FFS

Not true.

[dogsrrs]

Not true.

Oh yes he was

[Nick]

A proven premier league scorer and still scoring on Toronto, I'd say that would be a very inspiring signing!!

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Not true.

Oh yes it he was

Oh god this could go on a while