Good Luck Luka!

We couldn’t let the signing of Luka Modric to Real Madrid go by without saying a few words of fond farewell. This is only Mildred’s third season as a Spurs’ fan, but she saw that the skill and mastery of Modric was special, and marked him out as a class player. His midfield role was crucial in the team; so what if he didn’t score many goals himself?

‏@EPLStatman: Luka Modric created 96 chances for Spurs last season - this was more than any other Spurs player #THFC #RMFC

There are lots of writings (and puns) floating around today about the diminutive Croatian, who has been a giant of a player in the team. We have collected together a few of the good ones that appeared in our Twitter stream this morning.

ITV (@itvfootball) gives you all the facts on the player’s history – Factfile: Get the Lowdown on Luka Modric

Paul Smith (@SpursOdessey) looked back over his time at Spurs – The Last of the Croatians

@Lustdoctor wrote this piece – Luka Modric: A Strange Goodbye - raising the question of the "partnership".

Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) to Sky Sports News praised Levy for making a shrewd deal and negotiating the partnership - Modric Move "Smart".

There’s been a bit of discussion over what the partnership agreement means. The official Club announcement  says “The partnership agreement will see the two Clubs working together in respect of players, coaching, best practices and commercial relationships.”   Even Gary Lineker and Lord Sugar had a Twitter exchange about it. We'll see.

Anyway, what was noticeable on Twitter was the good feeling among fans toward Modric. (Agatha’s Norman always thought he was a bit moody). Here's a selection of some of the wishes winging their way over to Spain via the Twittersphere -

‏@VanDerWard: I know there are a lot of trollers, but seriously. All the best to Modric at RM, class player going to a triffic club.

‏@bghayward: My favourite Modric moment: assist for VDV in 3-1 CL win over Inter at White Hart Lane. Wonderful.

‏@SamVasserG: Gutted to wake up to the news that my beloved Luka Modric has signed for Real Madrid. The best player I've ever seen in a #thfc shirt.

‏@AntPlas: weve all known its been coming for a while, so im genuinely suprised i feel this gutted. Modric is an unbelievable player. he will be missed

‏@LiamHoughton128: I'll miss watching Luka Modric play in the Premier League, he's a fantastic player.

@morgoroth106: Thank you and goodbye Luka Modric, you have been world class for us as you will be for Madrid, All the best Modders!

‏@TheGirlsFromWHL: RT @realmadriden: Luka Modric already in Madrid! http://twitpic.com/ao8b4a  Good luck Luka! We had a ball!

@AmAnVaJa: Good luck to Luka Modric! You will be missed at the lane! All the best at your new club! Now its time to spend Mr Levy!

‏@jase7t2: Well looks like #Luka is finally going to #realmadrid but I'm not bitter, Thank you for some good memories & good luck‏

@Ali0Fawaz: Luka Modric thanks for everything & hope you all the best with Real Madrid

And finally, one last rendition of Luka’s chant (although Agatha couldn't understand why “My name is Luka …”- you know, Suzanne Vega - never caught on):

Na na na na, Na na na na, Hey he-ey, Luka Modric!

Buena suerte, Luka!

Agatha and Mildred