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Wouldn’t be surprised if Everton came knocking first.
Yeah, Silva just doesn't seem to be doing it for all that money they have spent with Ronald Koeman before - at some point the board will want a return.

Levy probably has a deal all set to go.
 

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Yes, but the new stadium, where we were 20 years ago, being careful what you wish for and the grass not always being greener outweighs all of that. Our gratitude must last decades. Except with managers of course :cautious:

Listen I was there with 63000 in the ground many moons ago, but in the end the stadium will only a success if the team on the pitch matches the stadium & currently it's falling short. Mind you whether Dier should be in the mid-field or the back 4 is open to debate.
 

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This team doesn't play like a Pochettino team anymore, that's the most worrying thing. The extremely high standards and strict enforcing of the high-press has just vanished.

This team peaked when we competed with Leicester and Chelsea and has been in decline ever since, purely because we rested on our laurels and didn't continue to push on and improve the team. We should've added at least one quality player every season to keep things fresh. It's no wonder it has become stale.

I remember when we where finishing above Liverpool every season but once they improved they kept adding to the team and didn't just sit back and relax with complacency. I don't know how the club have allowed so many senior players contacts to run down too! The standards have slipped right through the entire club.
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Unless this summer has truly marked a revolution in the way we operate in the transfer market, and I'm not convinced that it has, I don't see us being a good fit for an established manager like Mourinho or Allegri. It wouldn't be long before we'd find ourselves with a toxic atmosphere at the club because the manager has become disaffected by the fact that he's not getting his first choice players in the transfer market. It'd be a short-term move.

Personally I think I'd rather Farke than Howe. Howe's done a wonderful job at Bournemouth but they haven't actually progressed as much as you'd think they would have with the money they've spent over the past five seasons. The quality of football that Norwich play despite having invested next to nothing in the squad is astounding. Farke is someone who would seem to fit what Levy is looking for, bringing through players from the academy and coaching up promising young signings into finished articles, all while playing aesthetically pleasing football.
 

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It's depressing we're even at this stage of discussing Poch's replacement, after things looking fairly positive prior to the season starting.

Even if we beat Southampton comprehensively next week, you know there's a few more these types of losses around the corner too. We still have the ability to play very well, but we don't have that strong consistent structure at the moment. We are far too vulnerable with our current back line and lack of a defensive midfielder and that's what makes every game we go into a potential loss or draw.
 

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To be honest, I can't stand the bloke and his style of play but part of me would want us to go all out for Mourinho purely to win something finally.

Although knowing Spurs we wouldn't win anything and we'd just get all the "lolz you can't even win with Mourinho" comments.
 

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Should Poch leave in the summer, if Howe is offered a chance, there’s a possibility that Southgate may have an equal chance of also being offered (after the Euros).
 

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How come? He's done and is doing well with what he's had

He could work out fine. But Kane would have to be sold on the idea that the man coming in would be someone likely to win things. Guarantees, not a project. Cause Kane is actually running out on time himself. Sounds silly, but he might have to take a decision soon if he want to win something.
 

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He could work out fine. But Kane would have to be sold on the idea that the man coming in would be someone likely to win things. Guarantees, not a project. Cause Kane is actually running out on time himself. Sounds silly, but he might have to take a decision soon if he want to win something.
He's got nearly 5 years left on his contract and is our most valuable asset. Who is going to come in and put in an offer big enough for Levy to agree to let him leave?
 

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Have to say I’m utterly detesting how quickly fans have turned on Poch. I understand the frustration, the anger/confusion at some of the in game decisions, some real crap performances. I get all that.

What I’m most pissed about is how Levy has thrown the best manager we’ve had in decades under a bus. Yes beautiful stadium, great training ground, top hospitality which I don’t get to experience because it costs a bomb. But I don’t give two shits about that. I miss sitting at The Lane and feeling the heart.

I feel so detached from the money filled game I loved played by self interested egotistical players. Poch to me at least represents someone who’s managed our club with love, passion and a certain honesty. He still represents the good at Spurs. Less so some of our players. Levy...superb businessman, yes...but Spurs is so much more than that. I’m someone who tries to live my life through heart and honour. Poch represents a similar ethos and raised the club I love from shit.

I’m not abandoning him so easily as others have.
 

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It's nothing wrong with Howe. What had Poch accomplished before he came to us? Sure, we are in a different position now, but in the end, we've won nothing.

I'm not saying Howe is the solution. But he's not a bad manager.
 
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Have to say I’m utterly detesting how quickly fans have turned on Poch. I understand the frustration, the anger/confusion at some of the in game decisions, some real crap performances. I get all that.

What I’m most pissed about is how Levy has thrown the best manager we’ve had in decades under a bus. Yes beautiful stadium, great training ground, top hospitality which I don’t get to experience because it costs a bomb. But I don’t give two shits about that. I miss sitting at The Lane and feeling the heart.

I feel so detached from the money filled game I loved played by self interested egotistical players. Poch to me at least represents someone who’s managed our club with love, passion and a certain honesty. He still represents the good at Spurs. Less so some of our players. Levy...superb businessman, yes...but Spurs is so much more than that. I’m someone who tries to live my life through heart and honour. Poch represents a similar ethos and raised the club I love from shit.

I’m not abandoning him so easily as others have.
LOL at this trite nonsense.

The same Poch who wrote a book and courted Real?

Do me a fucking favour.
 

Nebby

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If he does feel that he has outgrown the club then he's not doing a great job of putting himself in the shop window.

Indeed. I think he's going through that period of self doubt all managers endure. When he first arrived he settled on a system that suited the players he found at the club. It worked. But now, he looks like he's struggling to find a system that works for the squad he has assembled.

I wish he would get Dier back into the team. Rose and Aurier bombing forward and Dier dropping back to make a three really worked.
 

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As bad as things get the thought of Jose at Spurs sends shivers down my spine. He was absolutely appalling at Utd. He destroyed the mentality of his players. And he is useless with young players. He looks washed up and would leave our team a complete mess. He is the last person we should be looking at. Allegri would be the better choice (if looking at whose free) and even then I would rather take a risk on someone else before going for Jose.
 
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cookiemonster

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It's nothing wrong with Howe. What had Poch accomplished before he came to us compared tpo Howe? Sure, we are in a different position now, but in the end, we've won nothing.

That is really the sad part

Arsenal Chelsea Manure win things even when they are shit or transitioning

We win nothing even when we are good
 

gavspur

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Conveniently ignores the reasons why Mourinho would be a terrible idea and why Poch is the right man but ok.
No, haven’t ignored anything. Jose may not be right for us for loads of reasons, but I can see why he’d be up there for candidates. I think Poch has been fantastic for us, and I’ve been hoping he’ll turn it around, but it’s not just one game, two-four-or even 8 games, something hasn’t been right for a while.
 

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Bit surprised that everyone appears to be convinced he's a dead man walking. I know we aren't on a great run but I thought the Palace game was a good sign and there was a lot to be positive about today's performance also. Son did not have his shooting boots on at all today and was put through on a couple of occasions.

Rose is clearly past his best so hopefully Sess can step in, GLC needs to get in quickly also as something obviously wrong with Eriksen - however, saying that I thought Lamela was very good in the first half. Ndombele still also not acclimatised but will be great once he is.

Tight margins and minor tweaks needed rather than starting again - anyway I think Poch will turn it round and get us winning again.
 
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