What do we need to add to our squad.
I think this January the minimum requirement is a CB to replace Dier. Dont think we can go too big on this as you'd expect Romero & VdV to be the main men. A Tapsoba would cost a lot and would he come to sit on teh bench. This sort of level may be possible if we have a good season and have UCL next season, so a need to rotate and rest more, but until then (the summer) I am not sure the club would sanction a big spend or a big player would come. Middle ground seems to be the likes of Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo.
In CM, we should have Bentancur back and firing by Christmas so that adds quality and options.
PEH sounds like he wants regular football. So if he goes he needs replacing. But how do you add to the squad when they will not be first choices, and probably 4th choice behind Bissouma, Sarr, Bentancur. Is Skipp good enough?
Maddison is only directly replaced by GLC who has been meh or injured. Seems like there are takers for him on the continent so may be now is the time to get rid. But the same issue in backing up Maddison's position, when Madders will be first choice. Is there any youth waiting in the wings. Do we go big on someone like Gallagher or could Bentancur play this role? Deki?
Up front, it will be interesting to see Gil back. He is an Ange sort of winger so i hope he gets a chance.
You can see from Son's regular substitutions and his lack of output vs low blocks that we need another striking option. Either one that pushes Richy central and adds an attacker like say Eze, or is a straight up striker like Toney.
Kinda feel that the striker position should also be addressed this January if we can. There must be Kane money still left to spend
Longer term we probably also need to look to upgrade on Davies/Sess as the left back backup and maybe Forster to move on as well. But that's the summer or beyond IMO.
Keep it realistic, but at the same time, lets not go down the whole "Levy will never back his manager" gripes. That's been done to death on here
Spurs - next steps
posted on 3/10/23
We need another top CB, the guarantee of derailing us is Eric Dier.
I would like a proper Maddison back up - let’s face it Lo Celso is not up to it, he is constantly injured for us or just doesn’t turn up, I would rather buy a youngster who will fight it out
posted on 3/10/23
Depending on the progression of some of the youngsters, but I would say the biggest priority is a back up CB and another striker.
This season may not be that imperative, because playing only one game a week should mean most of the best players play every game, and should not be to many inuries with so few games. But if Spurs get back into European football next season, definitely need back ups, as rotation will then come back into play.
posted on 3/10/23
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 8 minutes ago
Depending on the progression of some of the youngsters, but I would say the biggest priority is a back up CB and another striker.
This season may not be that imperative, because playing only one game a week should mean most of the best players play every game, and should not be to many inuries with so few games. But if Spurs get back into European football next season, definitely need back ups, as rotation will then come back into play.
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Sandy is that really you as that is probably the only mature post I've ever read from you.
Usually it would be a boastful load of nonsense about how you don't need anyone as you'd walk to the title winning 5 nil every week.
Have you forgotten to take your brain pills?
posted on 3/10/23
hello Daniel
posted on 3/10/23
Levy will look at the run of results and think Ange does not need any more players, that is how Levy rolls, he is completely reactive rather than proactive. Had we been low in the table Levy would spend, because we are high in the table he will stand still. Levy has never strengthened from a position of strength ever, and it will be the same again.
Ideally we need another top class CB, capable of playing on either side, an upgrade on Royal, another LB (depends on Sess`s development under Ange), an upgrade on Hojberg, back up or alternative to Maddison and maybe another forward.
posted on 3/10/23
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 8 minutes ago
Depending on the progression of some of the youngsters, but I would say the biggest priority is a back up CB and another striker.
This season may not be that imperative, because playing only one game a week should mean most of the best players play every game, and should not be to many inuries with so few games. But if Spurs get back into European football next season, definitely need back ups, as rotation will then come back into play.
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Sandy is that really you as that is probably the only mature post I've ever read from you.
Usually it would be a boastful load of nonsense about how you don't need anyone as you'd walk to the title winning 5 nil every week.
Have you forgotten to take your brain pills?
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Fancy another bet that I have ever posted that Spurs would walk to the title winning 5-0 every week. Thought not, because I have never posted the bollox you said I had. Stop posting bulshitte.
posted on 3/10/23
Over next two windows we need
CB
AM
Winger
ST
Some names I like
Neto, Cherki, Eze, Gallagher, Sancho, Toney, Awoniyi, Simakan, Tapsoba, Balogun
posted on 3/10/23
Would love to bring back Mini Messi , Marcus Edwards back from Sporting. Quite versatile, offers flair and can play in multiple positions.
Definitely need a top centre back as current cover is limited and poor.
posted on 3/10/23
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 4 hours, 5 minutes ago
Levy will look at the run of results and think Ange does not need any more players, that is how Levy rolls, he is completely reactive rather than proactive. Had we been low in the table Levy would spend, because we are high in the table he will stand still. Levy has never strengthened from a position of strength ever, and it will be the same again.
Ideally we need another top class CB, capable of playing on either side, an upgrade on Royal, another LB (depends on Sess`s development under Ange), an upgrade on Hojberg, back up or alternative to Maddison and maybe another forward.
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I think Emerson is decent cover. Defensively solid.
Another quality CB will be great but may be hard to attract in January as we have no Europe.
Would be very interesting to see what we do if really well placed in January....go for it, gamble a bit, or stick with the Project timeframe.
It is hard to get players in Jan, especially if under ong contracts and in Europe or challenging in their leagues.
posted on 5/10/23
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
comment by Dan Arsenal (U21084)
posted 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 8 minutes ago
Depending on the progression of some of the youngsters, but I would say the biggest priority is a back up CB and another striker.
This season may not be that imperative, because playing only one game a week should mean most of the best players play every game, and should not be to many inuries with so few games. But if Spurs get back into European football next season, definitely need back ups, as rotation will then come back into play.
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Sandy is that really you as that is probably the only mature post I've ever read from you.
Usually it would be a boastful load of nonsense about how you don't need anyone as you'd walk to the title winning 5 nil every week.
Have you forgotten to take your brain pills?
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Fancy another bet that I have ever posted that Spurs would walk to the title winning 5-0 every week. Thought not, because I have never posted the bollox you said I had. Stop posting bulshitte.
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Yeah let's have a score on Arsenal to finish about Spurs. Fancy it gobby?