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Cleared loads out recentlyYep piece of piss just moving them out, as we've shown window after window.![]()
Cleared loads out recentlyYep piece of piss just moving them out, as we've shown window after window.![]()
It's not difficult to see why he gets more slack than other managers. The optimism of what he thinks we can achieve, combined with the commitment that he wants to be the one overseeing it: it is night and day to what we've had recently.Asked Postecoglou about Archie Gray's performances in playing every three days as a centre-back: "And in a position he's never played mate, you know, he's never played. An 18-year-old. Name me another Premier League team that's got two 18-year-olds andone playing out of position consistently. I'm so happy they're at our football club and you know, in two or three years' time, I just pray to God I'm the beneficiary of their talent, mate, because if somebody else is getting it, I won't be happy."
Not sure of the statistical accuracy, or relevance, but....
Different kind of long though.
There is long, floated ball into thr half way line, or there is s rocketed ball into final third for attackers to run o to, directed I to space.
It's not difficult to see why he gets more slack than other managers. The optimism of what he thinks we can achieve, combined with the commitment that he wants to be the one overseeing it: it is light and day to what we've had recently.
Of course, I agree.Different kind of long though.
There is long, floated ball into thr half way line, or there is s rocketed ball into final third for attackers to run o to, directed I to space.
I don't think either of them really stood out in pre-season at all.I am slightly frustrated on Bergvall and Gray, they were the absolute standouts in pre-season (i know it's "only" pre season) and they didn't get much of a look in before he had to play them even though we had injuries/tired players/poor performers
Gray has made himself unstoppable and Berg has been excellent.
Hopefully it ends up being a short term issue with Odobert, Moore, Yang and Williams-Barnett all high potential players.He or whoever the next manager is just needs better quality wingers. Son and johnson just isn’t going to cut it. We need to really invest in both those positions as it would help us out both defensively and in attack. Two starting wingers is required. We won’t get them obviously but thats what we should be trying to do. It would transform our team.
Both were getting minutes off the bench and Bergvall in particular was looking way off the pace at the time. Adapting to a new country is tough and the PL is notoriously the toughest league to physically adapt to.I am slightly frustrated on Bergvall and Gray, they were the absolute standouts in pre-season (i know it's "only" pre season) and they didn't get much of a look in before he had to play them even though we had injuries/tired players/poor performers
Gray has made himself unstoppable and Berg has been excellent.
Yeah I agree.It can't be, right? It certainly looked like it was by design, and even if it wasn't planned he has to have seen how much of a positive it was. The uncertainty of what we were going to do was a real issue for Pool, and it'll mean teams can't just set up to press knowing we will only try to play through them. It will also give us more space when we do play through the lines. It really was a breath of fresh air watching us go long with purpose and precision.
Not sure of the statistical accuracy, or relevance, but....
If anything, fans have literally been complaining that too high a proportion of our business is this type of signing, with not enough focus on immediate impact signings. We're actually very good at this since around the time Paratici took over - Kinsky, Spence, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Vuskovic, Udogie, Gray, Bergvall, Sarr, Yang, Odobert. All signed at the age of 21 or younger (bar Micky who was 22).We need to go back to being the club that spotted and signed up talents like that early.
Would we have signed Modric from Zagreb if he could do it all over and was a 23 year old now? More likely he goes to a Brighton or a Brentford and in a few years become unattainable for us.
nothing a good razor won't fixFuck, we got Legohead next![]()
Do you see it now?Agreed.
The current conversations surrounding Ange seem to be dominated by revisionism and excuses. At present, injuries are being cited as the primary reason for the team’s struggles, which I agree is a valid and significant factor. However, the sheer volume of injuries we’ve faced raises questions about deeper underlying issues, perhaps related to training, conditioning, or squad management.
What frustrates me is how quickly the narrative has shifted. Not long ago, we were just a few points off 2nd, 3rd, or 4th place as you say. Now, we’re in 12th, and some fans seem to have accepted this as inevitable or even justified. Worse, there’s now talk of framing our squad as “mid-table quality,” with claims that clubs like Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, or Fulham have better squads. In reality, these teams are thriving due to well-coached systems and tactics tailored to their strengths, not because their players are inherently better.
When our injured players return, I fear the excuses will simply evolve. If inconsistency continues, the blame will likely shift to injuries to the front line, the youthfulness of the squad, claims that the players need more time to mature, or the absence of certain key signings and calling for patience until the next transfer window prolonging this cycle.
To be clear, I am not calling for a managerial change. I want Ange to succeed because his success directly benefits Tottenham, and that’s what ultimately matters to me, regardless of who is in charge. However, I struggle to understand why some fans are so unwaveringly loyal to him despite the alarming trajectory of our form, both with and without injuries. What’s more, anyone who offers a differing opinion or constructive criticism is often shut down.
I’m more than willing to support a long-term project if there’s tangible progress and a clear vision for the future. What I can’t get behind is blind faith in a process that seems to be causing more harm than good. My only request is for Ange to make slight adjustments, particularly to address our defensive vulnerabilities, while maintaining the attacking philosophy. Without these tweaks, it’s difficult to believe we’ll reverse the concerning trends we’re currently seeing.
Lange seems to be very competent at identify players who fit the system, we need Levy to sign off on more of them.Do you see it now?
How one GK changes the build up game play with ability to be composed as well as passing range.
heck it’s one game but dare I say Kinsky has Allison handling abilities with Ederson’s passing
Give Ange the tools.
It’s not blind faith. It’s evident in how much we (players and fans) are enjoying our football and scoring goals and beating top opposition