Harry Kane on Instagram: "Hard to put into words how to say goodbye to a club and fans who have done so much for me in my career. You will always be in my heart. Thank you Tottenham, thank you Tottenham fans. 💙"
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498K likes, 15K comments - harrykane on August 12, 2023: "Hard to put into words how to say goodbye to a club and fans who have done so much for me in my c..."

What a player Harry is.

I remember when he was breaking into the squad and he looked so… average.

I admired his work rate, but he was never going to make it.

Yes, he popped up and scored a lucky goal. and did it again. And again. And, that was a decent finish too.

But he couldn’t even cut it at Leyton Orient.

Mind you, his work rate is good. As is his ability to close down the opposition.

But you need more than that to lead the line at Spurs. A lot more.

I admit his ability to keep the ball in the corner when we’re protecting a lead is… ok, it’s pretty much fucking world class!

And you know what? This kid has heart.

I like him. And yes, I can admit he’s a bit better than I thought, but he’s still never going to make it because… holy shit that was a great finish. And, wow, that was a silky pass…

His humble beginnings would never have revealed what was to come.

The moments, the memories.

The epitome of hard work and determination.

Not to mention, our leading scorer of all time.

I’m sad to see him go, but honoured to have a generational player - one of our own - serve us for so well and for so long, even if it wasn’t quite long enough.

He’s the most complete striker in world football today - and now other fans will agree.

I believe him when he says this isn’t goodbye, though only time will tell in what capacity he comes back.

It’s the end of an era. But the beginning of a new one too.

And while we will miss Kane, we can equally look forward to what Big Ange is cooking in the kitchen for us next.

COYS, Daniel.

    • Jim Bliss@mastodon.ie
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      1 year ago

      @TiffyBelle @Typeo @ali_g @spurs People seem to think he can just waltz back in 4 years, as a 35-year old, and score 48 goals before he retires. Not impossible sure, but I really don’t see it happening.

      I think he’ll end up regretting not beating Shearer’s record when he had the chance. Which is sad.

      • TiffyBelle@mastodonapp.uk
        2·
        1 year ago

        @JimBliss @Typeo @ali_g @spurs Certainly a fair point.

        I guess it remains to be seen whether or not he’d go on to regret that. Can’t help but think if he helped propel Bayern to a CL win and picked up that level of silverware he’d see sacrificing that record as worth it.

      • ali_g@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        I agree. He’ll probably end up back with us, but will fall short of Shearer’s record.

        While I don’t blame him for wanting to win trophies, he won’t be unique - hundreds of professional players win trophies in Europe every year.

        Le Tessier is lauded, and rightly so, for being a one club man who could’ve left to more competitive teams. A good player, but not in Kane’s league.

        If Kane stayed, whether he won a trophy with us or not, he would’ve achieved something special in modern football. A world class player, who could’ve played for any club of his choosing, but decided to persevere with his boyhood club and broke records instead.

        Oh well.