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Boring, boring Spurs, bit of a myth I think

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posted on 9/12/20

Well setting aside that Pep’s Man City has won numerous titles, it’s not really a “myth” it’s something that’s been commented on numerous times by a myriad of fans on this board.

You only need follow the match day thread.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 6 minutes ago
Well setting aside that Pep’s Man City has won numerous titles, it’s not really a “myth” it’s something that’s been commented on numerous times by a myriad of fans on this board.

You only need follow the match day thread.
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Not really an answer to the article mate. Are Spurs boring, despite scoring the most goals? Simple answer required.

posted on 9/12/20

At the moment, Spurs are riding high in the table, so fans are accepting the style of play. In fact, most are convincing themselves that Mourinho's style isn't dire and defensive at all, as this article proves.

But eventually, when Spurs crash out of every competition and end up potless, the questions will be asked. The murmurs of discontent will increase. The poor football style will continue with no sign of any trophies.

Around about next season the situation will be intolerable and Mourinho will be forced out. And before he goes he'll drag Spurs through the gutter. Sorry but that's how it goes with Jose.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 47 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 6 minutes ago
Well setting aside that Pep’s Man City has won numerous titles, it’s not really a “myth” it’s something that’s been commented on numerous times by a myriad of fans on this board.

You only need follow the match day thread.
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Not really an answer to the article mate. Are Spurs boring, despite scoring the most goals? Simple answer required.
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I’m finding the football a bit boring at the moment yes, although I think that could be down to the empty stadiums as much as our style of play which I don’t enjoy.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Serial WUManiser™© -¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (U1410)
posted 1 minute ago
At the moment, Spurs are riding high in the table, so fans are accepting the style of play. In fact, most are convincing themselves that Mourinho's style isn't dire and defensive at all, as this article proves.

But eventually, when Spurs crash out of every competition and end up potless, the questions will be asked. The murmurs of discontent will increase. The poor football style will continue with no sign of any trophies.

Around about next season the situation will be intolerable and Mourinho will be forced out. And before he goes he'll drag Spurs through the gutter. Sorry but that's how it goes with Jose.
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So you are basing your assumption that Spurs will crash out of all competitions. And if they don`t, what then?

posted on 9/12/20

If it results in silverware at the end of this season it will have been worth it, if not, serious questions will need to be asked.

posted on 9/12/20

So you are basing your assumption that Spurs will crash out of all competitions. And if they don`t, what then?
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What's wrong with that assumption?

posted on 9/12/20

Sandy you’d still be ahead of them city mugs anyway they’ve really struggled for goals this season but just a note, haven’t you played about 4 extra games in the Europa due to the qualifiers?

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 47 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 6 minutes ago
Well setting aside that Pep’s Man City has won numerous titles, it’s not really a “myth” it’s something that’s been commented on numerous times by a myriad of fans on this board.

You only need follow the match day thread.
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Not really an answer to the article mate. Are Spurs boring, despite scoring the most goals? Simple answer required.
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I’m finding the football a bit boring at the moment yes, although I think that could be down to the empty stadiums as much as our style of play which I don’t enjoy.
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Did you also find the last nine months of Poch`s tenure boring, when they couldn`t win away to save their lives, and played in the most boring CL final of any team ever. Never noticed you moaning about boring football then.

posted on 9/12/20

When Spurs used the gung-ho style under Poch, the opposition were raving about it, because it offered entertainment to them, and it offered nothing to us, as we would get done by teams that sit deep and are prepared to give away possession (Exactly what we are accused of). You just have to look at the CL final. Liverpool sat deep and played counter attacking football with Spurs have the majority of possession.
Did Klopp use an attacking style to win the CL? No he didn't.
We are now have players who are well coached, well drilled and we don't just play gung-ho football, because we want to get points from games and win as many as we can.
Jose always says when asked "We want to win the next game".
Boring is a relative term. What's boring to me may not be the same to you. The opposition fans and so many of the pundits are actually part of the opposition fans, keep mentioning "boring" aspect because they have a hidden agenda which isn't about Spurs winning games.
I heard an ex-player on ESPN even say this is Spurs, they shouldn't be this well drilled and win matches!

Spurs have the discipline and the manager with winning mentality, and with 2 of the best front pairing in Europe, so of course, they are all talking about Spurs

posted on 9/12/20

comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 35 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 47 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 6 minutes ago
Well setting aside that Pep’s Man City has won numerous titles, it’s not really a “myth” it’s something that’s been commented on numerous times by a myriad of fans on this board.

You only need follow the match day thread.
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Not really an answer to the article mate. Are Spurs boring, despite scoring the most goals? Simple answer required.
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I’m finding the football a bit boring at the moment yes, although I think that could be down to the empty stadiums as much as our style of play which I don’t enjoy.
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Did you also find the last nine months of Poch`s tenure boring, when they couldn`t win away to save their lives, and played in the most boring CL final of any team ever. Never noticed you moaning about boring football then.
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At least we played in the Champions league and got to finals.....

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 9/12/20

the football is hard at times to watch as a fan because its defensive football but there is more boring football out there.

Arsenal for instance are far more boring passing side to side with hopeful unsuccessful crosses into the box as the best hope of a goal.

posted on 9/12/20

Spurs score a lot of goals because of their style, but their style is still boring as fack. Parking the bus and counterattacking is a bit borinh tbh and has caught teams off guard. Teams will suss it out to some extent soon.

comment by Phenom (U20037)

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Thorgen Kloppinson - Son of the Soil (U1282)
posted 7 seconds ago
Spurs score a lot of goals because of their style, but their style is still boring as fack. Parking the bus and counterattacking is a bit borinh tbh and has caught teams off guard. Teams will suss it out to some extent soon.
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not all teams are equip to play like Liverpool or sometimes City tbh. As i said passing side to side creating little (e.g. Arsenal and spurs pre Poch sacking) is more boring and doesnt get you as many goals either.

teams like United try an expansive style with the risk of being completely bummed as a result

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Thorgen Kloppinson - Son of the Soil (U1282)
posted 54 seconds ago
Spurs score a lot of goals because of their style, but their style is still boring as fack. Parking the bus and counterattacking is a bit borinh tbh and has caught teams off guard. Teams will suss it out to some extent soon.
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Thanks for reading my comment

Liverpool sat deep in the CL final and conceded possession, which Spurs enjoyed having large amount of. Do you remember that? No! Why? It doesn't matter. Results matter!
Winning games matter.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Thorgen Kloppinson - Son of the Soil (U1282)
posted 54 seconds ago
Spurs score a lot of goals because of their style, but their style is still boring as fack. Parking the bus and counterattacking is a bit borinh tbh and has caught teams off guard. Teams will suss it out to some extent soon.
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Thanks for reading my comment

Liverpool sat deep in the CL final and conceded possession, which Spurs enjoyed having large amount of. Do you remember that? No! Why? It doesn't matter. Results matter!
Winning games matter.
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Enjoying watching your team play should matter as well.

posted on 9/12/20

Perhaps boring is the wrong word. Tortuous is probably a better description

posted on 9/12/20

comment by MourOUTthanINho (U22347)
posted 43 seconds ago
Perhaps boring is the wrong word. Tortuous is probably a better description
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Dreary.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Thorgen Kloppinson - Son of the Soil (U1282)
posted 2 minutes ago
Spurs score a lot of goals because of their style, but their style is still boring as fack. Parking the bus and counterattacking is a bit borinh tbh and has caught teams off guard. Teams will suss it out to some extent soon.
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If it’s so easily sussed out, why has Mourinho won something like 8 league titles? Doesn’t sound like many sides have sussed him out at all, hence why he’s one of the most decorated managers of all time.

posted on 9/12/20

As others have said, Arsenal’s style of play is far more boring. Jose in the big games has a method and It’s actually quite fun seeing other sides know what’s coming and still fall into the trap.

Jose is a world class manager and the disrespect he gets is shocking.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Robb Pochettino - 🧒 Make United Great Again (U22311)
posted 3 minutes ago
As others have said, Arsenal’s style of play is far more boring. Jose in the big games has a method and It’s actually quite fun seeing other sides know what’s coming and still fall into the trap.

Jose is a world class manager and the disrespect he gets is shocking.
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I wouldn’t open that can or worms if I were you, our club and fans have form when it comes to disrespecting managers.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Robb Pochettino - 🧒 Make United Great Again (U22311)
posted 34 seconds ago
As others have said, Arsenal’s style of play is far more boring. Jose in the big games has a method and It’s actually quite fun seeing other sides know what’s coming and still fall into the trap.

Jose is a world class manager and the disrespect he gets is shocking.
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Exactly, its incredible really, when you look at how much success he’s had. He’s viewed as a Tony Pulis by his naysayers, when in fact he’s won 25 titles, same as Pep and about 5x more than Klopp.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by SirLes (U6965)
posted 53 seconds ago
comment by Robb Pochettino - 🧒 Make United Great Again (U22311)
posted 34 seconds ago
As others have said, Arsenal’s style of play is far more boring. Jose in the big games has a method and It’s actually quite fun seeing other sides know what’s coming and still fall into the trap.

Jose is a world class manager and the disrespect he gets is shocking.
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Exactly, its incredible really, when you look at how much success he’s had. He’s viewed as a Tony Pulis by his naysayers, when in fact he’s won 25 titles, same as Pep and about 5x more than Klopp.
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More of George Graham than a Tony Pulis.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Oscar. 2020 Year of the Doom and Gloom. #TeamFury (U12980)
posted 31 minutes ago
Sandy you’d still be ahead of them city mugs anyway they’ve really struggled for goals this season but just a note, haven’t you played about 4 extra games in the Europa due to the qualifiers?
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Spurs played a few extra games in the Europa, but one less game in the Carabou, so swings and roundabouts.

posted on 9/12/20

comment by Serial WUManiser™© -¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (U1410)
posted 34 minutes ago
So you are basing your assumption that Spurs will crash out of all competitions. And if they don`t, what then?
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What's wrong with that assumption?
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Nothing really, but I could also have the assumption that Spurs may win four trophies this season.

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