comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - Laughing at Arsenals nearly slaaaags (U18109)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 55 seconds ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 41 seconds ago
wont get both of palace best players

which one is better?
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I think the questions should be who is less injury prone and who can play three times a week.

Eze has had far worse injuries and is older. Olise is only 22 and can still become better. But Eze look unplayable at the moment.

I would sign Wharton and maybe even Marteta as well.
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Neither would need to play 3 games a week tbf. Eze would compete for minutes directly with Maddison so they could share the load equally.

I do think Olise is a better player by far (he's facking class) but I still want to see Spurs get proper touchline wingers since that seems to fit Ange's system better - the biggest issue with Kulusevski is that he always cuts in and crowds the central space where Porro is already inverting and Sarr is already pushing forward
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That holding mid is absolutely crucial this summer - if we concede 10 goals less we comfortably make CL. 20’goals less and we’re pushing the top 3.
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and defending set pieces better, although last two games have been better
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Sure, but I would agree with Levy if he told Ange to start training at defending set pieces before we go out and buy someone to improve us there.

I think Olise is a better player than Kulusevski overall but I don't really see him changing the dynamic of the front 5 - would want to see a chalk-on-the-boots winger out there to stretch the play rather than another inverted winger to replace Kulusevski.

I really rate Olise but I just don't see him being right for Spurs right now. Given his injury record too, might as well save the £60m rather than getting another player who fills the same role as Kulusevski which we already know doesn't quite work in this system

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Striketeam7 - Laughing at Arsenals nearly slaaaags (U18109)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 55 seconds ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 41 seconds ago
wont get both of palace best players

which one is better?
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I think the questions should be who is less injury prone and who can play three times a week.

Eze has had far worse injuries and is older. Olise is only 22 and can still become better. But Eze look unplayable at the moment.

I would sign Wharton and maybe even Marteta as well.
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Neither would need to play 3 games a week tbf. Eze would compete for minutes directly with Maddison so they could share the load equally.

I do think Olise is a better player by far (he's facking class) but I still want to see Spurs get proper touchline wingers since that seems to fit Ange's system better - the biggest issue with Kulusevski is that he always cuts in and crowds the central space where Porro is already inverting and Sarr is already pushing forward
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That holding mid is absolutely crucial this summer - if we concede 10 goals less we comfortably make CL. 20’goals less and we’re pushing the top 3.
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and defending set pieces better, although last two games have been better
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Dragusin has made a difference to us I think

He is a no nonsense centre half , with a pretty quick turn of pace and looks as strong as an ox

Maybe mickey stays left? But will he be happy with that ….

3 centre backs on the pitch has definitely helped us look a bit more solid on set pieces

its funny cause the 6 we want is what we thought Bissouma was and he did show a bit early season

i do like Dragusin who has had some unnecessary stick. i do think one of the inverted full backs being more defensive is certainly something to think about

comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - Laughing at Arsenals nearly slaaaags (U18109)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 55 seconds ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 41 seconds ago
wont get both of palace best players

which one is better?
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I think the questions should be who is less injury prone and who can play three times a week.

Eze has had far worse injuries and is older. Olise is only 22 and can still become better. But Eze look unplayable at the moment.

I would sign Wharton and maybe even Marteta as well.
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Neither would need to play 3 games a week tbf. Eze would compete for minutes directly with Maddison so they could share the load equally.

I do think Olise is a better player by far (he's facking class) but I still want to see Spurs get proper touchline wingers since that seems to fit Ange's system better - the biggest issue with Kulusevski is that he always cuts in and crowds the central space where Porro is already inverting and Sarr is already pushing forward
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That holding mid is absolutely crucial this summer - if we concede 10 goals less we comfortably make CL. 20’goals less and we’re pushing the top 3.
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Out of any position it’s crucial for us to get a ball winning centre mid ….we need a Rice

Palinha is surely gettable

Proper destroyer who can play a bit but bissouma should be playing with a combative midfielder not be relied upon to be it
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Bayern bound isn’t he for circa £80m. He is exactly the profile we need though. I think we will have one last nibble at Gallagher and then if not successful get Paratici to buy us a decent Serie A knock off version

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 4 minutes ago
Rodri worth a punt
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Think we can do better

Rodri definitely isn't a lunatic runner. He's all about positioning, not constant movement. He credits Pep for making him run less, not more.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/18/rodri-redefines-role-holding-midfielder-manchester-city-fulcrum

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 52 seconds ago
i do like Dragusin who has had some unnecessary stick. i do think one of the inverted full backs being more defensive is certainly something to think about
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He is still raw - another faaack up yesterday that nearly let Diaz in early on

comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 55 seconds ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 41 seconds ago
wont get both of palace best players

which one is better?
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I think the questions should be who is less injury prone and who can play three times a week.

Eze has had far worse injuries and is older. Olise is only 22 and can still become better. But Eze look unplayable at the moment.

I would sign Wharton and maybe even Marteta as well.
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Neither would need to play 3 games a week tbf. Eze would compete for minutes directly with Maddison so they could share the load equally.

I do think Olise is a better player by far (he's facking class) but I still want to see Spurs get proper touchline wingers since that seems to fit Ange's system better - the biggest issue with Kulusevski is that he always cuts in and crowds the central space where Porro is already inverting and Sarr is already pushing forward
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So if we brought Olise, he walks straight into the team on the right wing. But Eze is not a definate starter. He would either be competing with Son on the left or Maddison in the 8.

Considering they would cost £60m each, and Palace are not likely to sell both, I would go with Olise.
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And the rest. They'll want a lot more than 60m for each of those. I just think both might be a little too rich, given their current form and our tendency to balk at high demands.
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They won't get more than £60m due to their injury records. Olise has played in 19 prem leagues this season but his stats are very good. Eze has played 27 times, which is alot more than I thought. Olise has out performed him.

comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 3 minutes ago
Rodri definitely isn't a lunatic runner. He's all about positioning, not constant movement. He credits Pep for making him run less, not more.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/18/rodri-redefines-role-holding-midfielder-manchester-city-fulcrum
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I meant we need a lunatic runner as we do not retain possession as well as City.

The modern day Kante would be nice

surely the goal is to build a team capable of retaining position better

comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 8 minutes ago
I think Olise is a better player than Kulusevski overall but I don't really see him changing the dynamic of the front 5 - would want to see a chalk-on-the-boots winger out there to stretch the play rather than another inverted winger to replace Kulusevski.

I really rate Olise but I just don't see him being right for Spurs right now. Given his injury record too, might as well save the £60m rather than getting another player who fills the same role as Kulusevski which we already know doesn't quite work in this system
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But Olise has more pace than Kulu and is more direct.

Porro could be a chalk on boots full back if he wasn't asked to invert all the time.

comment by Striketeam7 - Laughing at Arsenals nearly slaa... (U18109)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 3 minutes ago
Rodri definitely isn't a lunatic runner. He's all about positioning, not constant movement. He credits Pep for making him run less, not more.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/18/rodri-redefines-role-holding-midfielder-manchester-city-fulcrum
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I meant we need a lunatic runner as we do not retain possession as well as City.

The modern day Kante would be nice
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Yeah agreed. Must be someone in the French league, there's usually a bunch of hidden gems in there.

Or some random dude from Central America like Brighton seem to find

comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 8 minutes ago
I think Olise is a better player than Kulusevski overall but I don't really see him changing the dynamic of the front 5 - would want to see a chalk-on-the-boots winger out there to stretch the play rather than another inverted winger to replace Kulusevski.

I really rate Olise but I just don't see him being right for Spurs right now. Given his injury record too, might as well save the £60m rather than getting another player who fills the same role as Kulusevski which we already know doesn't quite work in this system
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But Olise has more pace than Kulu and is more direct.

Porro could be a chalk on boots full back if he wasn't asked to invert all the time.
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Agreed also but I don't see Ange changing that role any time soon, which is why I find it so weird he seems to love playing Kulusevski on the right

comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 9 seconds ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 8 minutes ago
I think Olise is a better player than Kulusevski overall but I don't really see him changing the dynamic of the front 5 - would want to see a chalk-on-the-boots winger out there to stretch the play rather than another inverted winger to replace Kulusevski.

I really rate Olise but I just don't see him being right for Spurs right now. Given his injury record too, might as well save the £60m rather than getting another player who fills the same role as Kulusevski which we already know doesn't quite work in this system
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But Olise has more pace than Kulu and is more direct.

Porro could be a chalk on boots full back if he wasn't asked to invert all the time.
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Agreed also but I don't see Ange changing that role any time soon, which is why I find it so weird he seems to love playing Kulusevski on the right
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the move more central upfront recently is interesting though

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 9 seconds ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by Amanda Hugginkiss (U11574)
posted 8 minutes ago
I think Olise is a better player than Kulusevski overall but I don't really see him changing the dynamic of the front 5 - would want to see a chalk-on-the-boots winger out there to stretch the play rather than another inverted winger to replace Kulusevski.

I really rate Olise but I just don't see him being right for Spurs right now. Given his injury record too, might as well save the £60m rather than getting another player who fills the same role as Kulusevski which we already know doesn't quite work in this system
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But Olise has more pace than Kulu and is more direct.

Porro could be a chalk on boots full back if he wasn't asked to invert all the time.
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Agreed also but I don't see Ange changing that role any time soon, which is why I find it so weird he seems to love playing Kulusevski on the right
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the move more central upfront recently is interesting though
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I think it could save his Spurs career in the long run. Him, Veliz and a new striker will do.

Got all the ingredients to be an Arnautovic-style striker

Never going to bag 30 a season but offers quite a lot of all-round play

What about Sarr and Bentancur sharing the DM role? Then we just buy a number 8 or two?

comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 4 seconds ago
comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 55 seconds ago
Olise
Eze
Onana
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How much for that lot roughly?
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One billion dollars, mwhahaha
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Oh. I thought we were discussing who WE were buying, not City.

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Maybe you should look into buying a decent captain as a first purchase.

comment by Tarrico_sees_red (U5595)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Luka Brasi (U22178)
posted 4 minutes ago
What about Sarr and Bentancur sharing the DM role? Then we just buy a number 8 or two?
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Not good enough
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I think they could be. The DM role is asking alot currently when both 8's and full backs are bombing forward.

Most of the goals we concede in open play are on the counter attack when Romero and VDV are on the halfway line with Biss slightly ahead. Opposition wingers have so much space to run into it's easy for them to have a free run.

If one of the fullbacks stayed with the two CB's it could thwart a counter with the aid of the DM.

We are often caught out when we have 7 outfield players in the attacking 3rd. I do think the DM is asked to cover the ground for two players which is why we are so open.

The second season with Ange will reveal alot if he makes adjustments as he has done at other clubs.

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comment by groovyduringthewar (U1054)
posted 3 minutes ago
Maybe you should look into buying a decent captain as a first purchase.



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We have Romero.

But thanks for playing.