Yet Another Ex-Manager Watch: Cristian Stellini

[sparx100]

I don't think he should have stayed. He is ingrained in Contes style of play, has a chance to assert his own thoughts, but it transpires that his thoughts are Contes in terms of tactics and style.

However, the players continuing to shell when in front is not on him. The players show no character or resilience at all. Rather than looking to kill the game off, they retreat to try and protect that they have. That is not an instruction from the manager. Dier is a liability, Lloris is a liability and Hojbjerg is not a leader on the pitch. The fact we qre trying to tie Dier up for 3 more years just makes no sense.

What is on the manager is not recognising that our midfield is limited and gets outnumbered every week. Why Sarr does not get a game alongside the other 2 I do not know. A midfielder sitting in front of a defence allows the other 2 to press a bit higher rather than retreat to the penalty area. It allows the 2 midfielders to feel that they can go wider to support the full backs.

This team has no character but I think it is partly down to the fact that the players don't have the ability to play in the formation that they are being fudged into. A tweak to a 4-3-3 would be interesting to see or even a genuine 3-5-2

We know what the team looks like for the next game and the formation. Nothing will change. This isn't just on Stellini. Levy for some reason thought this was a good idea probably to save money on sacking him rather than what is best for the football club.

 

[thebenjamin]

We have no cbs now. We CANNOT play a back 3, Sanchez confidence is done. We have to move to a 4 2 3 1

Thing is we have no left back either

 

[Trix]

Thing is we have no left back either

Indeed we are now at a point where he almost has to play due to injuries, and he knows when does he faces getting booed by his own fans.

And I keep getting told the fans aren't part of the problem.

Spurs fans....."Son and Kulu aren't playing well because of the coaching. Royal and Sanchez though have no excuse, BOOOOOOO!"

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Indeed we are now at a point where he almost has to play due to injuries, and he knows when does he faces getting booed by his own fans.

And I keep getting told the fans aren't part of the problem.

Spurs fans....."Son and Kulu aren't playing well because of the coaching. Royal and Sanchez though have no excuse, BOOOOOOO!"

Spot on. The ground has become super toxic

 

[djhotspur]

Thing is we have no left back either

No we don’t. But I’d rather have more attackers on the pitch than a dogshit Cb.

at least we might have more game control. Its pointless keeping on doing a back 3

 

[Trix]

No we don’t. But I’d rather have more attackers on the pitch than a dogshit Cb.

at least we might have more game control. Its pointless keeping on doing a back 3

The whole mess we are left in is now pointless as far as this season is concerned. There is literally only one person responsible for it all and it isn't Sanchez.

 

[djhotspur]

The whole mess we are left in is now pointless as far as this season is concerned. There is literally only one person responsible for it all and it isn't Sanchez.

I completely agree.
Just trying to find some solace in the mess and I think for me, having some more attacking football with a 4 2 3 1 would bring me more joy.
I know the season is a complete write off sadly

 

[Trix]

I completely agree.
Just trying to find some solace in the mess and I think for me, having some more attacking football with a 4 2 3 1 would bring me more joy.
I know the season is a complete write off sadly

I genuinely don't believe the system is the issue it's made out to be. I think the mental state of the players right now it's completely irrelevant to be honest.

Full reset to factory settings is required now.

 

[gavspur]

I genuinely don't believe the system is the issue it's made out to be. I think the mental state of the players right now it's completely irrelevant to be honest.

Full reset to factory settings is required now.

I agree with that. I’m also intrigued as to who is letting us drop deep, and why is no one taking an on field management role to stop us doing so? Does it start with Lloris? Dier? Hojbjerg? Kane? They are the core central players within each line, so why is no one pushing us forward? If it’s deep in their minds to do so, and has been around for a while, it has to be one or more of those key players.

 

[Trix]

I agree with that. I’m also intrigued as to who is letting us drop deep, and why is no one taking an on field management role to stop us doing so? Does it start with Lloris? Dier? Hojbjerg? Kane? They are the core central players within each line, so why is no one pushing us forward? If it’s deep in their minds to do so, and has been around for a while, it has to be one or more of those key players.

We've had manger after manager plus the likes of Kane repeatedly saying this is not what they are being instructed to do.

It's just somehow become a default setting. That's why I don't believe it matters what formation we are playing right now.

#resetrequired

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

The whole mess we are left in is now pointless as far as this season is concerned. There is literally only one person responsible for it all and it isn't Sanchez.

FFS Dele

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

We've had manger after manager plus the likes of Kane repeatedly saying this is not what they are being instructed to do.

It's just somehow become a default setting. That's why I don't believe it matters what formation we are playing right now.

#resetrequired

3 to 4 years of negative coaching has squeezed out every ounce of spontaneity and risk.

 

[Russ1201]

At this stage both Brighton and Villa deserve to finish above us, and maybe will. You just have to hope being out of the top Euopean competitions for a season will make Levy really take notice of what is going on. Cos nothing else will.

Still don't think Levy will care his making so much money in other areas awsy from football thats keeps Lewis happy.
Football has taken a back seat with ENIC and it's DISGRACEFUL yet fans still stick up for them?

 

[muppetman]

Doing himself no favours

 

[homer hotspur]

Indeed we are now at a point where he almost has to play due to injuries, and he knows when does he faces getting booed by his own fans.

And I keep getting told the fans aren't part of the problem.

Spurs fans....."Son and Kulu aren't playing well because of the coaching. Royal and Sanchez though have no excuse, BOOOOOOO!"

And let's just pretend not to notice the numerous blunders by Romero because he is Romero

 

[felmani26]

I genuinely don't believe the system is the issue it's made out to be. I think the mental state of the players right now it's completely irrelevant to be honest.

Full reset to factory settings is required now.

But let's quantify what a "full reset" actually entails because on the face of it, it's going to be a new manager, granted but then more or less the same players (including returning misfit loanees) under the same board structure.

This 'reset' that fans desire isn't coming - it's just a new manager who will be eventually shafted one way or another.

 

[Wils]

And let's just pretend not to notice the numerous blunders by Romero because he is Romero

Dier too

 

[MR_BEN]

Dier too

Dier gets blamed for everything - what are you on about?

 

[thebenjamin]

But let's quantify what a "full reset" actually entails because on the face of it, it's going to be a new manager, granted but then more or less the same players (including returning misfit loanees) under the same board structure.

This 'reset' that fans desire isn't coming - it's just a new manager who will be eventually shafted one way or another.

I'm sure most people have accepted by now that nothing will change while ENIC remain at the helm. Why would it?

 

[Phil-spur99]

I genuinely don't believe the system is the issue it's made out to be. I think the mental state of the players right now it's completely irrelevant to be honest.

Full reset to factory settings is required now.

I think the system does have a part to play in the problems because every single game we are overrun in midfield. Doesn’t matter how many defenders you play if none of them are good enough the quality of the opposition in this league will find you out.