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03 Sep 2015 12:37:59
Am I the only one that is more concerned by the lack of a DCM?
Also I do find it amusing that the whole time Jay Rodriguez was out with an ACL injury, there were constant articles about how Poch wanted him and we are lining up a bid once he proved his fitness. now he is fit and the window was open not a peep! Not that I am disappointed he is another that is average at best. Just highlights the lazy journalism in this country.
15 Feb 2017 10:46:16
You need squad players Oracle, buying someone to sit on the bench is in my opinion the hardest space to fill. Someone to come in and do a job that's not on very high wages to play occasionally.
18 Aug 2015 12:34:23
I certainly don't expect a top 4 finish-my point was that it infuriates me that something so painfully obvious has been overlooked by the club. It is unfortunately becoming typical of Spurs to sign what's available and represents good resale value as opposed to what we need. There are a number of areas that could do with improvement in my opinion but I am conscious of boring the masses with my analysis of our players but I believe our team is made up of a few players I would deem exciting prospects, a few that have potential, a few that are good PL players, many that are overhyped and one world class (Lloris).
I am not easily impressed and I understand I am demanding; I believe this stems from "Remember the Titans". I would say that finishing 6-8 is where I see us settling as I sincerely don't believe Poch will gain us any points by outwitting anyone tactically-Man C, Chelsea, Man u, Arse and Liverpool will all be above us with the possibility of some wild cards dislodging us. Kane had an exceptional season last year but without his goals we would have struggled to finish where we did-the point being is that it has distorted reality as it seems that many think that he is a 30 goal a season striker which he may well be-but if he isn't?
I don't expect to convert anyone to my way of thinking, some will agree others won't and I enjoying discussing football; I don't say anything to be deliberately inflammatory or controversial. The constant change in direction is always going to unsettle the club-going from a disciplinarian to a tactician to a man motivator hinders players ability to progress. Having a manager that signs players, to a director of football to a sporting director (whatever that is) again isn't beneficial.
I retract my earlier comment your assessment above about fan v supporter is very apt and fair, and by my own admission I am critical and what I deem mismanagement of funds and personnel is what really irks me.
What I think we are lacking is the winning mentality, a bit of steel that won't let heads drop-once we conceded on Saturday every Spurs fan knew we wouldn't see it out-as Gary Neville disclosed we are "weak" and "never ready" as Fergie said "Lad's its Tottenham" and whether you are a supporter or a fan its imperative that this weak mentality needs to be eradicated.
18 Aug 2015 08:16:52
I am not sure how it can be interpreted as doom and gloom and I am certainly not a monger. As a "fan" I have merely remarked on what I feel has been a neglected and obvious problem-I agree with Pauli there are other areas that need to be tweaked in fact I think there are several areas. As mentioned on this forum by someone previously the writing was on the wall for Adebayor for a while-we knew if we could recoup some money for Soldado he would also be on his way and to rely on a player that was an unknown quantity and third choice in Poch's view last season is naive to say the least in my eyes.
I think it is quite evident that we did make the push as Ed stated, but it is also apparent that we are taking a backseat this season. While I am not a Poch fan, its by no means a witch hunt on my part; my view is based on Levy's historical behaviour and should we fail to pick up some points in the next few games he will be under immense pressure.
Whether you like my opinions or not I am a realist-I admire your optimism but its all about managing expectations-come the end of the season you will be discussing what might have been if we signed X, Y, Z (like I was under Arry when we acquired Saha and Nelson when we were on the cusp) Nothing would give me greater satisfaction than seeing Spurs succeed, but I just can't see it, I could go on and on but I don't want to bore you all to tears discussing all aspects of the club, from the competitions we are in, to the mindset of fans. With any large collective of people there are always going to be differing opinions-I however will not go down the route of calling you less of a fan because we have incompatible stances; but thank you for clearing up the difference between a "supporter" and a "fan" it was enlightening.
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17 Aug 2015 10:17:48
Second game and already the deluded boys are out. I appreciate optimism but let's have a pinch of salt with it.
As far as I am aware, and I am sure many of you will correct me if I am wrong-but N'jie is more of a winger and his stand out attribute is his pace-not goalscoring so with the exception of Chadli, Kane and Eriksen (mainly from DFK's) goals are still a problem-the same as last season. Kane had a good season last year, but should he fail to replicate and to a degree carry us like he did we will struggle.
I am not so sure Berahino is the answer I've been largely unimpressed with him when I've seen him play, but he is young so I am more than happy to revise my opinion and give him time should we sign him for a decent figure. Bolaisse is half decent but the figures being thrown around for him are outrageous.
I think you are getting a little carried away Audere Est Facere-Eriksen has the potential to be world class but to label him that at this stage is absurd. I think he has a habit of disappearing in games (cue stats on his last minute goals last season).
I can only question our scouting network or lack thereof; also I think that we are firmly on course to have a new manager for the next transfer window.
08 Sep 2015 12:36:41
Interesting take.
Cant say I agree with the omission of Chadli in the premier league, nor bentaleb being involved at all.
Food for thought though.