Mido returns?

Mido, pictured here in a recent Roma friendly, is currenty undergoing a medical at Spurs Lodge according to several sources. An unlikely return has been on the cards for the past week or so according to those 'ITK'.

Problems with his weight and a lax attitude to training attendance in the second half of last season mean many fans are skeptical as to the benefit of this move by the club. Whilst it is unclear at present whether this is a loan or pemanent move, my personal opinion is that it is fairly low risk. Mido will this season be one of four forward options, rather than three last season, and similarly will no longer be the sole target striker at the club. As such, it is a gamble worth taking given that he is effectively proven in the Premiership, certainly more so than existing options, e.g. Barnard, or previous targets, e.g. Carlton Cole. If it is a permanent move, the fee is likely to be under €5million which is reported to be the price that Blackburn agreed with Roma.

One of the best headers of the ball in world football, Mido has managed to maintain an approximate 1:2 goals to games ratio throughout his career, and was also second highest in the assists table for Spurs last season behind Carrick. It's worth noting that even post-ANC, when his fitness was clearly below acceptable levels, he still managed to cause problems against Premiership defences as a target man. Given Spurs' lack of a consistent coherent link between midfield and attack, the direct option is likely to be needed again, and if nothing else, Mido's return would save us the sight of Calum Davenport being thrown on with ten minutes to go to offer an aerial threat in the opposition box.

Mido at Spurs:

05/06
Apps: 27
Minutes: 2283
Goals: 11
Assists: 5

04/05
Apps: 9
Minutes: 401
Goals: 2
Assists: 0