Some of our fans on here are getting quite vitriolic in their comments re the Club's handling of the management situation.
Now I declare straight away that I believe we should have stuck by AVB until at least the end of this season, so for that I am not happy with the Club!
However, it is is a multi million pound enterprise and is one of the best run clubs, not only in the PL, but also in Europe.
The amount of speculation re Sherwood is understandable, however I believe he was always intended to be an INTERIM until May, hence the 18 month contract he was given.
So why an 18 month contract if we were only keeping him until May 2014? Well several reasons, firstly I think he was told that it was conditional on the team's performances and league position as to whether he would be considered as manager going forward.
Secondly, the 18 month thing was a bit of a red herring. Levy obviously thinks TS is not the man to lead Spurs over the next 2-3 years but in giving him 18 months, he was effectively rewarding him with a £1m pay off once his contract is terminated.
Thirdly, Sherwood does not have the necessary experience or qualifications to manage a PL club at this point in his career. Maybe a League 1 or mid table Championship club, and don't forget he has not even enrolled on the courses required let alone begin the process!
We should also recognise that Sherwood is not in my opinion a sufficently enough well known person in the European or World football circles. This hugely dilutes his ability to attract name players from other leagues.
I have nothing against him personally, however he has shown naivety & a lack ot tactical awareness at crucial times this season. Playing Walker in midfield as an experiment might be seen as innovative by some, but in a match at Stamford Bridge?? Really???
We have not been privy to any discussions between Sherwood & the Club, so anything we surmise or say about it is pure speculation.
I think Sherwood has known for some time that he is on his way, and recent comments by him indicate he knows he is gone. He has got the pay off to look forward, and rumours that he has told friends he has a job lined up are I hope true. Then again rumours...................................
So I think we need to look positively at next season, whoever is in charge.
We should also remember we have no God given right to be in the Top 4, given our stadium capacity and income stream, I think we have been hitting above our weight in recent seasons and once we achieved Top 4, our expectations that it become a regular occurence also shot up. We do not have the capacity at present to outspend, outplay or out muscle the likes of City, Chelsea and Arsenal............................................
So I say to all Spurs fans, keep the faith and see what next season or even next week brings!
We are used to having our hopes dashed, but we will support the team regardless and go on expecting great things every new season.
COYS
Why the Vitriol?
posted on 10/5/14
Great article.
However as supporters it's our right to be critical when we see our best players sold every season and a supposed long term plan chucked out to be replaced by an amateur.
The one constant is the players and I back them to be a completely different force next season with a new manager playing them to their strengths.
Tim complaining about the players today shows the impact that having him in charge has had - they know he has no credibility in the game and is figuring it out as he goes - making mistakes both off and on the pitch.
It's not plastic to want your club to improve, that's all I want, and appointing Sherwood was just killing time.. forgive me if I don't enjoy watching the club happy to write off half a season due to Levy's itchy finger.
Pav............................................I do agree with you, however it is the way that some members rant & rage that I do not like<OK>
posted on 10/5/14
Fair enough Genius, I've vented frustration on here but I do accept we're generally one of the better run clubs in the league.. I'm waiting to see if Real start a campaign to get Suarez and how their owners deal with it.
IMO we should have done the Bale deal as soon as we had that huge offer, a few million on the sale price cost us much more in scrabbling around to spend the proceeds. Moutinho was apparently let slip over a fraction of the sale price..
Next season
posted on 10/5/14
People are ranting at the wrong person. Constantly criticising Sherwood. What did people expect ffs . Ridiculous to sack the manager with no other option.
Well we move on, who knows what we'll end up with but it's a wise move not to get too fond of the new manager cos it's likely he won't be around for long.
posted on 10/5/14
messiah didnt you hear what i told you the other day? AVB had faaacking given up mate
posted on 10/5/14
Bolllllllox chronic
Levy gave up, wrote the season off
posted on 10/5/14
Sherwood makes mistakes, he gets criticised. He then compounds it by not being able to conduct himself properly in the press. It's no different to people ranting about players being unprofessional.. except they've earned the right to be there.. or should we stick to slating the people that brought them in..? Tim was happy to take the job, I'm sure he's big enough to cope with a bit of criticism when he gets it wrong.. or at least keep it zipped and go out with a bit of dignity.
posted on 10/5/14
Why would you stick by a manager (AVB) who would a 'dead man walking' for eve longer than Sherwood has been?
posted on 10/5/14
Why can't all spurs fans be like Genius Greaves?
Excellent article
I've been embarrassed by the level of hatred towards Sherwood. No better than the way the chaavs treated Benitez.
posted on 10/5/14
I've been embarrassed by Sherwood.
posted on 10/5/14
comment by Everywhere you go always take Lamela with you (U7905)
posted 9 minutes ago
Why can't all spurs fans be like Genius Greaves?
Excellent article
I've been embarrassed by the level of hatred towards Sherwood. No better than the way the chaavs treated Benitez.
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Hatred!!!! Bit of a strong word to use to describe dissatisfaction with Sherwood's management style!
Just because people rant and rave about the manager of their favourite football team, especially after expectations have not been realised, does not mean they hate him (or anyone else in the rant and rave mix).
I can't stand him as manager of Spurs but bear no malice towards him personally. If I met him, like most on here, I would hope that normal civilities would be observed even if we are glad to see the back of him..............as manager.