Bright Future in Perspective.

(+ = connotes players returned from injury, loan or new acquistion)

-------------------------------------Lloris---------------------------------------


----------Walker--------Kaboul+----------Vertonghen---------Rose+--------


-------Lamela+--------Sandro+----------Dembele------Townsend+--------


-----------------------------------Eriksen+---------------------------------------


-----------------------------------Soldado+--------------------------------------


Subs: Paulinho+, Lennon, Siggurdson, Friedel, Dawson, Chiriches+, Chadli+, Holtby, Naughton, Defoe, Adebayor, Capoue+, Fryers.


If we were to consider the best case scenario at present, it would have included all of the above mentioned players, along Gareth Bale staying. This would have made us contenders I believe, as 20 goals plus from a non-striker would have made a significant difference (stating the obvious I know). However, despite previous optimism, I am now sure that our acquisitions were all done with selling Bale in mind. Once Bale's head was turned, we did our best under the circumstances, to soften the blow and build a strong squad. Also, the worst case scenario would have probably seen us selling Bale and buying no replacements in the transfer window or buying poor replacements for that matter for e.g. the likes of Gregorz Rasiak, Andy Booth, Louse Saha, Ryan Nelson etc, come to mind.

I believe we've addressed all the 'primary priority positions' that needed enforcing. In previous windows we have been left distraught that the areas of weakness were not improved. 'Secondary priority positions' which required attention, as you all have mentioned, are probably concerning the left back spot along with a further striker, but nevertheless, I think we have enough to last us till January at least. We already have 6 points on the board, having played Arsenal away, which is better than last season already. And from what I believe, we have made a little profit on our sales vs acquisitions this window!

I am confident we can put up a good show on all fronts this season, and if we are there or there abouts come January, it would take the acquiring of just one marquee player to make that difference to the current squad we have.

It was sad to see Bale don the shirt of another club I must confess, but we have to move on. Spurs as a club and brand are growing, and hopefully with the new stadium around the corner, and whilst already possessing one of the best training facilities in the world, along with the development of our young players, the future can only get even brighter!