comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 3 hours, 36 minutes ago
comment by Number 8ecoglou (U9729)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 43 minutes ago
Strange rumours circulating that we might be looking at Gallager again as Atletico's bid has accelerated our interest.
I can't get my head around that. There seems to be a suggestion that the money isn't there for Gallagher AND a forward so going for yet another scrapper to replace PEH just seems baffling.
So much for the big summer where we sign Eze, Neto and Toney. At this rate we won't be getting any of them. I don't think we're an ambitious club at all. I think Levy now thinks that the kids can step up and save him a fortune which says everything about where his priorities lie. On what planet have we overspent, meaning we can't spend much this window? Arsenal and Chelsea have spent an absolute fortune in recent years, with admittedly differing results, but it proves ambition can be met. FFP to Levy is just a thin excuse to not spend. I'm so, so sick of the way he operates. We're spending an age haggling over Emerson for a few hundred thousand when we should be focusing on strengthening our squad.
I know, we still have a month left of the window but lets be real. Our targets, if you assume those three are the ones, are now back from international duty, have bought cover in those positions and one even has a release clause meaning no haggling should even be taking place. Eze should be an open and shut case but it's not. Because it's Spurs and we never, ever show any kind of desire to recruit in order to win. We recruit in order to sell further down the line for profit. That's Levy. That's ENIC and frankly I'm sick of it. 25 years of it. Anyone got Staveley's number?
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Chill your beans fridgetopher
Emerson difference in valuation is approx £12m according to Ali Gold. We want 20m and they're offering 8m. I wouldnt accept that either
Regarding the notion we don't spend, I think this is a little untrue. Perhaps we dont spend 40-50m on every single player, but we do spend
Last season alone
Viacrio - £17m
VDV - £37m
Maddison - £40m
Johnson - £47m
Dragusin - £25m
And then you also had Udogie who was signed the summer before but loaned back at £17m.
I'm sure I've missed some more irrelevant fees but you get the idea
I get you want to just sign everyone willy nilly, but to say we don't spend is a little unfair and a little bit bollix
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But my point is that it's fairly obvious where Ange sees us needing to strengthen. It's well documented that he's looking for better options up top, either because we're a little toothless against a low block or we're not defending from the front well enough. We're now two weeks away from the start of the season and the only meaningful addition is Archie Gray. Bergvall looks decent but he's a punt at a low price.
Ange will always say he's happy with the squad because he's crafty with the media but the general feeling was that he was looking for early recruits etc. That hasn't happened so I can't help but feel that the lack of ambition at the top, or more accurately a lack of matched ambition with Ange, that stifled every manager for the last 15-20 years, is once again holding us back. The only reason Poch lasted as long as he did was because he was all about diplomacy and not rocking the boat. Ange won't show the same level of patience. Eventually, the same chickens that came home to roost for Conte, will reappear for Ange. The lack of success we have had over the last 25 years has only one common denominator - Levy. Different players, different managers, same chairman. That tells it's own story.
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Yes. Let the hate flow through you….
To be fair, we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. It's not like Paratici where everything was leaked all the time. Of course it'd be better to get all our signings done early but we're obviously gonna sign at least a couple more. I'd rather wait for great signings than just sign a David now cos he's available for cheap
Hardly any one has done any business so far.
Chelsea spent a lot on loads but no one you've ever heard of.
Villa have added and sold well.
The right players/deals are key. Timing is secondary. It's not like we're starting the season with no options, we can afford to be a bit patient !
Chill. Just think how much you'll save on bed sheets
I guess that's Toney ruled out given their 30m new striker signing has been ruled out for a year with a meniscus injury.
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 27 minutes ago
I guess that's Toney ruled out given their 30m new striker signing has been ruled out for a year with a meniscus injury.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Said the same thing the other day
comment by Luka Bosh Brasi (U22178)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 27 minutes ago
I guess that's Toney ruled out given their 30m new striker signing has been ruled out for a year with a meniscus injury.
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Said the same thing the other day
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The only issue will be finances. Can they really turn away 30-40m when they've already spent close to that on his replacement? They might be thinking that they got away with it last year without him. Can they do it again?
Mbeumo and Wissa did alright in his absence along with that little french rat. Brentford's recruitment is usally decent so they will be ok
This transfer window is showing all the hallmarks of a vintage Levy window, with low risk opportunistic signings, major targets identified but their signing dragged out to try and drive the prices down in classic Levy brinkmanship manner
If Wolves or Palace make any forward signings between now and the end of August, then you would hope that would trigger the sales of Neto or Eze.
I think this is causing the hold up.
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 14 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 4 hours, 14 minutes ago
So you do not consider Porro a CB?
We are very short in the midfield. Madison is past his prime by a long way. Hojbjerg is gone to a better club.
Who are you suggesting play in our midfield?
And yes,...we need a striker.
Looks like Aussieglue is getting hung out to dry!
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He is a RB Ted
Do you actually watch Spurs, like ever? Cos you seem to know faaaack all - and I don’t mean that in a - I don’t agree with your opinion sort of way, I mean you genuinely seem to know sweet FA
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well,if you know the difference between an RCB and an RB in Aussieglue's book you should let us all know.
Please!
Tell us below!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What are you even trying to claim here Ted - it sounds like you think Porro plays really narrow and I almost like a 3rd CB - which could t be further from the truth. Like Danny says, Porro is more like a RWB, very very attacking.
Do you actually watch Spurs? Genuine question
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I'd actually disagree with you all, both Porro and Udogie play inverted, so they are narrow but only in advanced positions.
When we defend we do defend quite narrow, small gaps between the back 4, not often much wider than the width of the box.
Both full backs rarely overlap, you are more likely to find them in or edge of box than hitting the byeline.
It is not an unusual tactic and played by the likes of City & Arsenal to great effect.
The key difference is that Spurs tend to have both in advanced positions at the same time. Sometimes you will see Porro & Udogie a few yards from each other in the final third. This is, in my opinion the part of our tactics that needs tweaking and it doesnt necessarily mean they stop doing this (may be a reduced amount) but that actually the rest of the team, our shape, needs to adjust in these moments to ensure we are not overly exposed when we lose possession.
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fair enough. This all started with someone asking for a 4th CB. Well it seems like we only have 2 CBs anyway.
Along with 2 wing backs.
I'm happy with that.
what we need as a much stronger midfield and attack.
We’ve only got 3 decent centre backs
We desperately need to sign a 4th
Making do with Royal & Davies is pathetic… we saw how bad they were last season
comment by Conn & Duncan..Scottish Legends (U15636)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
We’ve only got 3 decent centre backs
We desperately need to sign a 4th
Making do with Royal & Davies is pathetic… we saw how bad they were last season
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Ashley Phillips?
Ashley Phillips?
---
Ange ain't even starting him in friendlies. Not a great look
Fair enough. What about the other ones?
Everyone played 45 mins so it doesn't matter if he started or not.
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 11 hours, 41 minutes ago
This transfer window is showing all the hallmarks of a vintage Levy window, with low risk opportunistic signings, major targets identified but their signing dragged out to try and drive the prices down in classic Levy brinkmanship manner
----------------------------------------------------------------------
And a last day panic buy.
thanks for that analysis Dave
sign Carter-Vickers & Walker-Peters
comment by Dave&Danny (U4428)
posted 31 minutes ago
Dragusin is a CB surely
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He is, and stop calling me Shirley
Phillips played a half vs both Hearts & QPR. Then 30m as a sub vs Kobe. Didnt make the bench vs K League due to knock.
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 14 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 4 hours, 14 minutes ago
So you do not consider Porro a CB?
We are very short in the midfield. Madison is past his prime by a long way. Hojbjerg is gone to a better club.
Who are you suggesting play in our midfield?
And yes,...we need a striker.
Looks like Aussieglue is getting hung out to dry!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He is a RB Ted
Do you actually watch Spurs, like ever? Cos you seem to know faaaack all - and I don’t mean that in a - I don’t agree with your opinion sort of way, I mean you genuinely seem to know sweet FA
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well,if you know the difference between an RCB and an RB in Aussieglue's book you should let us all know.
Please!
Tell us below!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What are you even trying to claim here Ted - it sounds like you think Porro plays really narrow and I almost like a 3rd CB - which could t be further from the truth. Like Danny says, Porro is more like a RWB, very very attacking.
Do you actually watch Spurs? Genuine question
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd actually disagree with you all, both Porro and Udogie play inverted, so they are narrow but only in advanced positions.
When we defend we do defend quite narrow, small gaps between the back 4, not often much wider than the width of the box.
Both full backs rarely overlap, you are more likely to find them in or edge of box than hitting the byeline.
It is not an unusual tactic and played by the likes of City & Arsenal to great effect.
The key difference is that Spurs tend to have both in advanced positions at the same time. Sometimes you will see Porro & Udogie a few yards from each other in the final third. This is, in my opinion the part of our tactics that needs tweaking and it doesnt necessarily mean they stop doing this (may be a reduced amount) but that actually the rest of the team, our shape, needs to adjust in these moments to ensure we are not overly exposed when we lose possession.
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fair enough. This all started with someone asking for a 4th CB. Well it seems like we only have 2 CBs anyway.
Along with 2 wing backs.
I'm happy with that.
what we need as a much stronger midfield and attack.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Romero, VDV, Dragusin - give your head a wobble Ted
Davies is either a LB or a LCB - take your pick but he has had 10 years in the Prem and is unfairly maligned by some, has been a real servant for us.
We have Phillips and Dorrington emerging and in Vuskovic (currently on loan in Belgium) we have a youngster considered more or less the best in the world for his age.
We have Udogie and Porro as starters at full back, wing back. Then we still have Royal, Spence, Reguilon. Now Reggie and Royal will hopefully go but Spence seems to be redeeming himself and could play a back up role.
In addition, Archie Gray will play mins at RB/RWB like he did 30 times for Leeds last season. Finally Skipp can cover as well.
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 23 hours, 43 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 4 hours, 14 minutes ago
So you do not consider Porro a CB?
We are very short in the midfield. Madison is past his prime by a long way. Hojbjerg is gone to a better club.
Who are you suggesting play in our midfield?
And yes,...we need a striker.
Looks like Aussieglue is getting hung out to dry!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He is a RB Ted
Do you actually watch Spurs, like ever? Cos you seem to know faaaack all - and I don’t mean that in a - I don’t agree with your opinion sort of way, I mean you genuinely seem to know sweet FA
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well,if you know the difference between an RCB and an RB in Aussieglue's book you should let us all know.
Please!
Tell us below!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What are you even trying to claim here Ted - it sounds like you think Porro plays really narrow and I almost like a 3rd CB - which could t be further from the truth. Like Danny says, Porro is more like a RWB, very very attacking.
Do you actually watch Spurs? Genuine question
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd actually disagree with you all, both Porro and Udogie play inverted, so they are narrow but only in advanced positions.
When we defend we do defend quite narrow, small gaps between the back 4, not often much wider than the width of the box.
Both full backs rarely overlap, you are more likely to find them in or edge of box than hitting the byeline.
It is not an unusual tactic and played by the likes of City & Arsenal to great effect.
The key difference is that Spurs tend to have both in advanced positions at the same time. Sometimes you will see Porro & Udogie a few yards from each other in the final third. This is, in my opinion the part of our tactics that needs tweaking and it doesnt necessarily mean they stop doing this (may be a reduced amount) but that actually the rest of the team, our shape, needs to adjust in these moments to ensure we are not overly exposed when we lose possession.
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They play narrow at times but Porro is often horribly exposed due to being so high up the pitch. How anyone can think he is a CB is beyond me - a truly astonishing take from Ted
The targets it would seem are Eze and Neto. Eze we can trigger the release clause but then have to pay Palace the entirety up front unless they are willing to negotiate on structure - which I doubt as after banking the Olise money they would probably prefer to keep him. This is likely why we are still negotiating with AC Milan about payment structure for Royal - that deal is allegedly held up by payment structure.
Neto - O’Neill came out the other day and said Neto would be sold if a huge offer came in for him. Question is how huge? Also how desperate are Wolves now after they managed to sell Kilman for £40m to West Ham? We’ve had links to Chiesa - which makes me suspect the fee Wolves want for Neto is high, possibly as much as £75m - which is crazy money for a guy with his injury record.
Lastly the Gallagher rumours have been put to bed this morning - Graeme Bailey has more or less confirmed that we’re not interested as Gallagher will not sign for us - which is fair enough.
I think by the end we will sign Eze. We might sign others beyond that but I doubt it will be further primary targets we had. If we get Neto and Eze then we’ve had a right touch
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posted on 31/7/24
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 3 hours, 36 minutes ago
comment by Number 8ecoglou (U9729)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 43 minutes ago
Strange rumours circulating that we might be looking at Gallager again as Atletico's bid has accelerated our interest.
I can't get my head around that. There seems to be a suggestion that the money isn't there for Gallagher AND a forward so going for yet another scrapper to replace PEH just seems baffling.
So much for the big summer where we sign Eze, Neto and Toney. At this rate we won't be getting any of them. I don't think we're an ambitious club at all. I think Levy now thinks that the kids can step up and save him a fortune which says everything about where his priorities lie. On what planet have we overspent, meaning we can't spend much this window? Arsenal and Chelsea have spent an absolute fortune in recent years, with admittedly differing results, but it proves ambition can be met. FFP to Levy is just a thin excuse to not spend. I'm so, so sick of the way he operates. We're spending an age haggling over Emerson for a few hundred thousand when we should be focusing on strengthening our squad.
I know, we still have a month left of the window but lets be real. Our targets, if you assume those three are the ones, are now back from international duty, have bought cover in those positions and one even has a release clause meaning no haggling should even be taking place. Eze should be an open and shut case but it's not. Because it's Spurs and we never, ever show any kind of desire to recruit in order to win. We recruit in order to sell further down the line for profit. That's Levy. That's ENIC and frankly I'm sick of it. 25 years of it. Anyone got Staveley's number?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Chill your beans fridgetopher
Emerson difference in valuation is approx £12m according to Ali Gold. We want 20m and they're offering 8m. I wouldnt accept that either
Regarding the notion we don't spend, I think this is a little untrue. Perhaps we dont spend 40-50m on every single player, but we do spend
Last season alone
Viacrio - £17m
VDV - £37m
Maddison - £40m
Johnson - £47m
Dragusin - £25m
And then you also had Udogie who was signed the summer before but loaned back at £17m.
I'm sure I've missed some more irrelevant fees but you get the idea
I get you want to just sign everyone willy nilly, but to say we don't spend is a little unfair and a little bit bollix
----------------------------------------------------------------------
But my point is that it's fairly obvious where Ange sees us needing to strengthen. It's well documented that he's looking for better options up top, either because we're a little toothless against a low block or we're not defending from the front well enough. We're now two weeks away from the start of the season and the only meaningful addition is Archie Gray. Bergvall looks decent but he's a punt at a low price.
Ange will always say he's happy with the squad because he's crafty with the media but the general feeling was that he was looking for early recruits etc. That hasn't happened so I can't help but feel that the lack of ambition at the top, or more accurately a lack of matched ambition with Ange, that stifled every manager for the last 15-20 years, is once again holding us back. The only reason Poch lasted as long as he did was because he was all about diplomacy and not rocking the boat. Ange won't show the same level of patience. Eventually, the same chickens that came home to roost for Conte, will reappear for Ange. The lack of success we have had over the last 25 years has only one common denominator - Levy. Different players, different managers, same chairman. That tells it's own story.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes. Let the hate flow through you….
posted on 31/7/24
To be fair, we have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. It's not like Paratici where everything was leaked all the time. Of course it'd be better to get all our signings done early but we're obviously gonna sign at least a couple more. I'd rather wait for great signings than just sign a David now cos he's available for cheap
posted on 31/7/24
Hardly any one has done any business so far.
Chelsea spent a lot on loads but no one you've ever heard of.
Villa have added and sold well.
The right players/deals are key. Timing is secondary. It's not like we're starting the season with no options, we can afford to be a bit patient !
Chill. Just think how much you'll save on bed sheets
posted on 31/7/24
I guess that's Toney ruled out given their 30m new striker signing has been ruled out for a year with a meniscus injury.
posted on 31/7/24
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 27 minutes ago
I guess that's Toney ruled out given their 30m new striker signing has been ruled out for a year with a meniscus injury.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Said the same thing the other day
posted on 31/7/24
comment by Luka Bosh Brasi (U22178)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 27 minutes ago
I guess that's Toney ruled out given their 30m new striker signing has been ruled out for a year with a meniscus injury.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Said the same thing the other day
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The only issue will be finances. Can they really turn away 30-40m when they've already spent close to that on his replacement? They might be thinking that they got away with it last year without him. Can they do it again?
posted on 31/7/24
Mbeumo and Wissa did alright in his absence along with that little french rat. Brentford's recruitment is usally decent so they will be ok
posted on 31/7/24
This transfer window is showing all the hallmarks of a vintage Levy window, with low risk opportunistic signings, major targets identified but their signing dragged out to try and drive the prices down in classic Levy brinkmanship manner
posted on 31/7/24
If Wolves or Palace make any forward signings between now and the end of August, then you would hope that would trigger the sales of Neto or Eze.
I think this is causing the hold up.
posted on 1/8/24
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 14 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 4 hours, 14 minutes ago
So you do not consider Porro a CB?
We are very short in the midfield. Madison is past his prime by a long way. Hojbjerg is gone to a better club.
Who are you suggesting play in our midfield?
And yes,...we need a striker.
Looks like Aussieglue is getting hung out to dry!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He is a RB Ted
Do you actually watch Spurs, like ever? Cos you seem to know faaaack all - and I don’t mean that in a - I don’t agree with your opinion sort of way, I mean you genuinely seem to know sweet FA
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well,if you know the difference between an RCB and an RB in Aussieglue's book you should let us all know.
Please!
Tell us below!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What are you even trying to claim here Ted - it sounds like you think Porro plays really narrow and I almost like a 3rd CB - which could t be further from the truth. Like Danny says, Porro is more like a RWB, very very attacking.
Do you actually watch Spurs? Genuine question
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd actually disagree with you all, both Porro and Udogie play inverted, so they are narrow but only in advanced positions.
When we defend we do defend quite narrow, small gaps between the back 4, not often much wider than the width of the box.
Both full backs rarely overlap, you are more likely to find them in or edge of box than hitting the byeline.
It is not an unusual tactic and played by the likes of City & Arsenal to great effect.
The key difference is that Spurs tend to have both in advanced positions at the same time. Sometimes you will see Porro & Udogie a few yards from each other in the final third. This is, in my opinion the part of our tactics that needs tweaking and it doesnt necessarily mean they stop doing this (may be a reduced amount) but that actually the rest of the team, our shape, needs to adjust in these moments to ensure we are not overly exposed when we lose possession.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
fair enough. This all started with someone asking for a 4th CB. Well it seems like we only have 2 CBs anyway.
Along with 2 wing backs.
I'm happy with that.
what we need as a much stronger midfield and attack.
posted on 1/8/24
We’ve only got 3 decent centre backs
We desperately need to sign a 4th
Making do with Royal & Davies is pathetic… we saw how bad they were last season
posted on 1/8/24
comment by Conn & Duncan..Scottish Legends (U15636)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
We’ve only got 3 decent centre backs
We desperately need to sign a 4th
Making do with Royal & Davies is pathetic… we saw how bad they were last season
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Ashley Phillips?
posted on 1/8/24
Ashley Phillips?
---
Ange ain't even starting him in friendlies. Not a great look
posted on 1/8/24
He was injured yday
posted on 1/8/24
Fair enough. What about the other ones?
posted on 1/8/24
Everyone played 45 mins so it doesn't matter if he started or not.
posted on 1/8/24
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 11 hours, 41 minutes ago
This transfer window is showing all the hallmarks of a vintage Levy window, with low risk opportunistic signings, major targets identified but their signing dragged out to try and drive the prices down in classic Levy brinkmanship manner
----------------------------------------------------------------------
And a last day panic buy.
posted on 1/8/24
Dragusin is a CB surely
posted on 1/8/24
thanks for that analysis Dave
posted on 1/8/24
sign Carter-Vickers & Walker-Peters
posted on 1/8/24
comment by Dave&Danny (U4428)
posted 31 minutes ago
Dragusin is a CB surely
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He is, and stop calling me Shirley
posted on 1/8/24
Phillips played a half vs both Hearts & QPR. Then 30m as a sub vs Kobe. Didnt make the bench vs K League due to knock.
posted on 1/8/24
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 14 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 4 hours, 14 minutes ago
So you do not consider Porro a CB?
We are very short in the midfield. Madison is past his prime by a long way. Hojbjerg is gone to a better club.
Who are you suggesting play in our midfield?
And yes,...we need a striker.
Looks like Aussieglue is getting hung out to dry!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He is a RB Ted
Do you actually watch Spurs, like ever? Cos you seem to know faaaack all - and I don’t mean that in a - I don’t agree with your opinion sort of way, I mean you genuinely seem to know sweet FA
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well,if you know the difference between an RCB and an RB in Aussieglue's book you should let us all know.
Please!
Tell us below!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What are you even trying to claim here Ted - it sounds like you think Porro plays really narrow and I almost like a 3rd CB - which could t be further from the truth. Like Danny says, Porro is more like a RWB, very very attacking.
Do you actually watch Spurs? Genuine question
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd actually disagree with you all, both Porro and Udogie play inverted, so they are narrow but only in advanced positions.
When we defend we do defend quite narrow, small gaps between the back 4, not often much wider than the width of the box.
Both full backs rarely overlap, you are more likely to find them in or edge of box than hitting the byeline.
It is not an unusual tactic and played by the likes of City & Arsenal to great effect.
The key difference is that Spurs tend to have both in advanced positions at the same time. Sometimes you will see Porro & Udogie a few yards from each other in the final third. This is, in my opinion the part of our tactics that needs tweaking and it doesnt necessarily mean they stop doing this (may be a reduced amount) but that actually the rest of the team, our shape, needs to adjust in these moments to ensure we are not overly exposed when we lose possession.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
fair enough. This all started with someone asking for a 4th CB. Well it seems like we only have 2 CBs anyway.
Along with 2 wing backs.
I'm happy with that.
what we need as a much stronger midfield and attack.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Romero, VDV, Dragusin - give your head a wobble Ted
Davies is either a LB or a LCB - take your pick but he has had 10 years in the Prem and is unfairly maligned by some, has been a real servant for us.
We have Phillips and Dorrington emerging and in Vuskovic (currently on loan in Belgium) we have a youngster considered more or less the best in the world for his age.
We have Udogie and Porro as starters at full back, wing back. Then we still have Royal, Spence, Reguilon. Now Reggie and Royal will hopefully go but Spence seems to be redeeming himself and could play a back up role.
In addition, Archie Gray will play mins at RB/RWB like he did 30 times for Leeds last season. Finally Skipp can cover as well.
posted on 1/8/24
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 23 hours, 43 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - haters gonna hate (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 57 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 4 hours, 14 minutes ago
So you do not consider Porro a CB?
We are very short in the midfield. Madison is past his prime by a long way. Hojbjerg is gone to a better club.
Who are you suggesting play in our midfield?
And yes,...we need a striker.
Looks like Aussieglue is getting hung out to dry!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He is a RB Ted
Do you actually watch Spurs, like ever? Cos you seem to know faaaack all - and I don’t mean that in a - I don’t agree with your opinion sort of way, I mean you genuinely seem to know sweet FA
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well,if you know the difference between an RCB and an RB in Aussieglue's book you should let us all know.
Please!
Tell us below!
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What are you even trying to claim here Ted - it sounds like you think Porro plays really narrow and I almost like a 3rd CB - which could t be further from the truth. Like Danny says, Porro is more like a RWB, very very attacking.
Do you actually watch Spurs? Genuine question
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I'd actually disagree with you all, both Porro and Udogie play inverted, so they are narrow but only in advanced positions.
When we defend we do defend quite narrow, small gaps between the back 4, not often much wider than the width of the box.
Both full backs rarely overlap, you are more likely to find them in or edge of box than hitting the byeline.
It is not an unusual tactic and played by the likes of City & Arsenal to great effect.
The key difference is that Spurs tend to have both in advanced positions at the same time. Sometimes you will see Porro & Udogie a few yards from each other in the final third. This is, in my opinion the part of our tactics that needs tweaking and it doesnt necessarily mean they stop doing this (may be a reduced amount) but that actually the rest of the team, our shape, needs to adjust in these moments to ensure we are not overly exposed when we lose possession.
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They play narrow at times but Porro is often horribly exposed due to being so high up the pitch. How anyone can think he is a CB is beyond me - a truly astonishing take from Ted
posted on 1/8/24
The targets it would seem are Eze and Neto. Eze we can trigger the release clause but then have to pay Palace the entirety up front unless they are willing to negotiate on structure - which I doubt as after banking the Olise money they would probably prefer to keep him. This is likely why we are still negotiating with AC Milan about payment structure for Royal - that deal is allegedly held up by payment structure.
Neto - O’Neill came out the other day and said Neto would be sold if a huge offer came in for him. Question is how huge? Also how desperate are Wolves now after they managed to sell Kilman for £40m to West Ham? We’ve had links to Chiesa - which makes me suspect the fee Wolves want for Neto is high, possibly as much as £75m - which is crazy money for a guy with his injury record.
Lastly the Gallagher rumours have been put to bed this morning - Graeme Bailey has more or less confirmed that we’re not interested as Gallagher will not sign for us - which is fair enough.
I think by the end we will sign Eze. We might sign others beyond that but I doubt it will be further primary targets we had. If we get Neto and Eze then we’ve had a right touch
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