- Nov 15, 2018
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Great post although I don’t think there is a lot of ‘blind faith’ as you claim regarding Ange moreso that there are many conflicting and constantly changing factors which effect our form and outlook under Ange so opinions are constantly changing and evolving as new evidence emerges.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.
Not blind faith but yes many of our fans want this project and Ange to succeed so when positive signs emerge it fuels optimism in the project which is great and so it should.
We saw what a huge difference just one top level great fit, allbeit 21yr old made to our overall performance as a team, with more time and patience and hopefully more signings to bring the squad to where Ange needs it to be, this project could really kick onto another level.