From what I heard, 2 of your 'keepers are in cos they are club trained and you had 2 free CT places.
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 9 minutes ago
From what I heard, 2 of your 'keepers are in cos they are club trained and you had 2 free CT places.
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Correct - we sold Skipp who would have also counted otherwise. We’ve gone with 4 keepers as the club doesn’t want to have to rely on one of those youngsters but they help us with the club trained element.
To be honest I don’t see any drama here, plenty of options for Ange to fall back on and mix it up. We are light in the full back positions - but I would argue that’s in general, but we have players who can do a job there
can you play 4 keepers at once?
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
No Spence?
Reminds me just how paper thin our defence is, 2 or 2 injuries and we are cooked.
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 44 minutes ago
No Spence?
Reminds me just how paper thin our defence is, 2 or 2 injuries and we are cooked.
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That is exactly what this author is complaining about!
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
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We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 54 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
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We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
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Olmo was available but .....
Wanted to go to Barcelona
Sorry we didn’t persuade a Spanish player to play for us rather than Barcelona.
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 59 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 44 minutes ago
No Spence?
Reminds me just how paper thin our defence is, 2 or 2 injuries and we are cooked.
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That is exactly what this author is complaining about!
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We have 9 defenders - if 2 get injured we have 7 fit, Ange usually only picks 4 for a game.
In Europe we have 7 defenders, if 2 get injured we have 5 defenders fit, Ange usually only picks 4 for a game.
We can change the European squad after the group stage.
The OPs complaint about lack of defenders is unfounded. Would people be happier if we picked Spence to cover Left back where we already have Udogie/VDV/Davies who can play there or to cover Right back where we already have Porro/Gray who can play there?
Or is the complaint that we didn’t sign another defender ? A question that Ange has already answered - we have a generational talent coming through in defence who will be with us next summer and he didn’t want to block his path to first team minutes.
Our strategy is clear, the question is will Levy give it time - this is usually where he faaacks up, gets bored/trigger happy and ditches it for something new. But we are currently building a squad of the best young players around - something Dortmund did to startling affect. we have bought or developed the potential backbone to this team for the next decade over the last 18 months - VDV/Dragusin/Vuskovic - Gray/Bergvall/Moore. Less certain are the attacking talents of Hyuk/Odobert/Lankshear - although Odobert passes the eye test for me.
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 hours, 26 minutes ago
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
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Wasn't that also the Lamela Rabona from 20 yards game?
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 hours, 26 minutes ago
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
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Wasn't that also the Lamela Rabona from 20 yards game?
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Yes it was.
I managed to get a seat on the half way line in the west stand for £20 that night - unbelievable value
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 hours, 26 minutes ago
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
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Wasn't that also the Lamela Rabona from 20 yards game?
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Yes it was.
I managed to get a seat on the half way line in the west stand for £20 that night - unbelievable value
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Brilliant...what a game to see live
What this squad says to me it that Ange doesn't trust our 2 academy trained keepers so wanted to keep Forster in.
That's his decision from a position of knowledge. I think he will see Gray as a backup RB so Spence was surplus.
While you could argue, why not drop Werner, i think that in this league phases in particular, there will be plenty of chances to rest and rotate some of the top men (Son et al), so you do need the fringe players like Werner in the team to step in.
It's a strong squad, should be good enough top get top 4 in that group even with a bit or rotating
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
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I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
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I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
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It will be interesting to see if we offer Romero a new deal and if he takes it.. If we do and he doesnt, the writing is on the wall, similarly if we don't.
As much as I love the guy and his edgy approach, he has proven that he is not irreplaceable. If Drag & VDV become the partnership, we add a decent first replacement and then have the 2 kids, that's a great position IMO which may not prove too disruptive.
It is bizarre to of made this decision but hey this is Ange for you.
The simple solution was Forster out Spence in.
Some told me there is no problem with our home grown or club home grown 4 keepers again. The only club that will do so. Guess Gray or Radu will play right back.
That being said Spence will go in january just very aloof will never last the season.
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 39 minutes ago
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
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I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
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It will be interesting to see if we offer Romero a new deal and if he takes it.. If we do and he doesnt, the writing is on the wall, similarly if we don't.
As much as I love the guy and his edgy approach, he has proven that he is not irreplaceable. If Drag & VDV become the partnership, we add a decent first replacement and then have the 2 kids, that's a great position IMO which may not prove too disruptive.
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Romero is the only world class player we have ATM.
I have wondered why he stays with Tottenham?
Lionel Messi rates him as "the best CB in the world".
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 54 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
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We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
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Olmo was available but .....
Wanted to go to Barcelona
Sorry we didn’t persuade a Spanish player to play for us rather than Barcelona.
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Always a matter of timing.
When he was playing in Germany was the time to make an offer.
Anyways, the point is....Levy won't go for the best....only the cheapest.
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
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I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
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It will be interesting to see if we offer Romero a new deal and if he takes it.. If we do and he doesnt, the writing is on the wall, similarly if we don't.
As much as I love the guy and his edgy approach, he has proven that he is not irreplaceable. If Drag & VDV become the partnership, we add a decent first replacement and then have the 2 kids, that's a great position IMO which may not prove too disruptive.
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Think you’re right regarding the contract one way or the other. Next summer he has two years remaining. Meaning it will be stick or twist one way or the other
Romero is gone next year to madrid. One hundred percent. Probably offset by Rudiger going Saudi or something.
We are reducing our base contracts back to what we used to pay so maximum we will pay for anybody is £150,000 unless you are Romero Werner or Son. Romero commands more than that now. I do not see us breaking our newly implented structure for anyone. Unless investment comes.
We also and this is key......have nobody left to sell of any real value, and we will only recoup hojbergs measly fee next summer.
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 54 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
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We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
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Olmo was available but .....
Wanted to go to Barcelona
Sorry we didn’t persuade a Spanish player to play for us rather than Barcelona.
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Always a matter of timing.
When he was playing in Germany was the time to make an offer.
Anyways, the point is....Levy won't go for the best....only the cheapest.
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There was no clamour for him pre the euros. He was a good player at Liepzig but not a great player, not the player we saw at the euros.
Maddison for instance was a far less risky option the summer we got him.
Levy doesn’t go for the best I agree. I like our current strategy though, we’re buying top young players before they are elite - some won’t make it but there are plenty that look like they will to me. This is the Dortmund approach and it’s one Spurs used to use to great affect in the early days.
I just hope Levy sticks to it
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posted on 5/9/24
From what I heard, 2 of your 'keepers are in cos they are club trained and you had 2 free CT places.
posted on 5/9/24
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
posted on 5/9/24
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 9 minutes ago
From what I heard, 2 of your 'keepers are in cos they are club trained and you had 2 free CT places.
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Correct - we sold Skipp who would have also counted otherwise. We’ve gone with 4 keepers as the club doesn’t want to have to rely on one of those youngsters but they help us with the club trained element.
To be honest I don’t see any drama here, plenty of options for Ange to fall back on and mix it up. We are light in the full back positions - but I would argue that’s in general, but we have players who can do a job there
posted on 5/9/24
can you play 4 keepers at once?
posted on 5/9/24
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
posted on 5/9/24
No Spence?
Reminds me just how paper thin our defence is, 2 or 2 injuries and we are cooked.
posted on 5/9/24
So 2 injuries...
posted on 5/9/24
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
posted on 5/9/24
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
posted on 5/9/24
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 44 minutes ago
No Spence?
Reminds me just how paper thin our defence is, 2 or 2 injuries and we are cooked.
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That is exactly what this author is complaining about!
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
posted on 6/9/24
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 54 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
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Olmo was available but .....
Wanted to go to Barcelona
Sorry we didn’t persuade a Spanish player to play for us rather than Barcelona.
posted on 6/9/24
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 59 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 44 minutes ago
No Spence?
Reminds me just how paper thin our defence is, 2 or 2 injuries and we are cooked.
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That is exactly what this author is complaining about!
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We have 9 defenders - if 2 get injured we have 7 fit, Ange usually only picks 4 for a game.
In Europe we have 7 defenders, if 2 get injured we have 5 defenders fit, Ange usually only picks 4 for a game.
We can change the European squad after the group stage.
The OPs complaint about lack of defenders is unfounded. Would people be happier if we picked Spence to cover Left back where we already have Udogie/VDV/Davies who can play there or to cover Right back where we already have Porro/Gray who can play there?
Or is the complaint that we didn’t sign another defender ? A question that Ange has already answered - we have a generational talent coming through in defence who will be with us next summer and he didn’t want to block his path to first team minutes.
Our strategy is clear, the question is will Levy give it time - this is usually where he faaacks up, gets bored/trigger happy and ditches it for something new. But we are currently building a squad of the best young players around - something Dortmund did to startling affect. we have bought or developed the potential backbone to this team for the next decade over the last 18 months - VDV/Dragusin/Vuskovic - Gray/Bergvall/Moore. Less certain are the attacking talents of Hyuk/Odobert/Lankshear - although Odobert passes the eye test for me.
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 hours, 26 minutes ago
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Wasn't that also the Lamela Rabona from 20 yards game?
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 hours, 26 minutes ago
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Wasn't that also the Lamela Rabona from 20 yards game?
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Yes it was.
I managed to get a seat on the half way line in the west stand for £20 that night - unbelievable value
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 11 hours, 26 minutes ago
comment by Dreaming of a Bedsit in Dudley (U23088)
posted 1 minute ago
can you play 4 keepers at once?
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You can, but you have to really want it
Harry Kane scored a hat trick and went in goal in the same Europa league game once - I was there and saw it with my own eyes.
Anything is possible in the Europa league group stages - it’s where dreams are made
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Wasn't that also the Lamela Rabona from 20 yards game?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes it was.
I managed to get a seat on the half way line in the west stand for £20 that night - unbelievable value
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Brilliant...what a game to see live
posted on 6/9/24
What this squad says to me it that Ange doesn't trust our 2 academy trained keepers so wanted to keep Forster in.
That's his decision from a position of knowledge. I think he will see Gray as a backup RB so Spence was surplus.
While you could argue, why not drop Werner, i think that in this league phases in particular, there will be plenty of chances to rest and rotate some of the top men (Son et al), so you do need the fringe players like Werner in the team to step in.
It's a strong squad, should be good enough top get top 4 in that group even with a bit or rotating
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
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I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
posted on 6/9/24
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
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I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
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It will be interesting to see if we offer Romero a new deal and if he takes it.. If we do and he doesnt, the writing is on the wall, similarly if we don't.
As much as I love the guy and his edgy approach, he has proven that he is not irreplaceable. If Drag & VDV become the partnership, we add a decent first replacement and then have the 2 kids, that's a great position IMO which may not prove too disruptive.
posted on 6/9/24
It is bizarre to of made this decision but hey this is Ange for you.
The simple solution was Forster out Spence in.
Some told me there is no problem with our home grown or club home grown 4 keepers again. The only club that will do so. Guess Gray or Radu will play right back.
That being said Spence will go in january just very aloof will never last the season.
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 39 minutes ago
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
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Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
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I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
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It will be interesting to see if we offer Romero a new deal and if he takes it.. If we do and he doesnt, the writing is on the wall, similarly if we don't.
As much as I love the guy and his edgy approach, he has proven that he is not irreplaceable. If Drag & VDV become the partnership, we add a decent first replacement and then have the 2 kids, that's a great position IMO which may not prove too disruptive.
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Romero is the only world class player we have ATM.
I have wondered why he stays with Tottenham?
Lionel Messi rates him as "the best CB in the world".
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 54 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
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We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
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Olmo was available but .....
Wanted to go to Barcelona
Sorry we didn’t persuade a Spanish player to play for us rather than Barcelona.
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Always a matter of timing.
When he was playing in Germany was the time to make an offer.
Anyways, the point is....Levy won't go for the best....only the cheapest.
posted on 6/9/24
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago
comment by Bennyville (U8058)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 3 minutes ago
So 2 injuries...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Correct
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Porro, Dragusin, Romero, VDV, Udogie, Gray, Davies, Spence, Reguilon
2 injuries would still leave us with 7
Porro, Spence and Gray can all play RB
Udogie, Davies, Spence, Reggie and VDV can all play LB
Romero, Dragusin, VDV, Davies can all play CB
We’re 1 CB short in my opinion but Ange has already come out and said he didn’t want to block Luka Vuskovic who will come into the side next summer. Considered the hottest prospect in Europe for his age and position, 17 years old, made his debut for Croatias U21 tonight - been playing senior football since he was 15 and currently starts week in and week out in the Belgian league. Built like a brick house already.
I expect next summer Davies will retire or get a move to Swansea/Cardiff/Wrexham/Bristol and we will bring Vuskovic into the fold and have a quality quartet of CBs
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I honestly believe Romero will be off to Real next summer. Vuskovic and Phillips will join the first team. Dragusin was bought as the long term replacement for Romero imo.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It will be interesting to see if we offer Romero a new deal and if he takes it.. If we do and he doesnt, the writing is on the wall, similarly if we don't.
As much as I love the guy and his edgy approach, he has proven that he is not irreplaceable. If Drag & VDV become the partnership, we add a decent first replacement and then have the 2 kids, that's a great position IMO which may not prove too disruptive.
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Think you’re right regarding the contract one way or the other. Next summer he has two years remaining. Meaning it will be stick or twist one way or the other
posted on 6/9/24
Romero is gone next year to madrid. One hundred percent. Probably offset by Rudiger going Saudi or something.
We are reducing our base contracts back to what we used to pay so maximum we will pay for anybody is £150,000 unless you are Romero Werner or Son. Romero commands more than that now. I do not see us breaking our newly implented structure for anyone. Unless investment comes.
We also and this is key......have nobody left to sell of any real value, and we will only recoup hojbergs measly fee next summer.
posted on 6/9/24
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 hours, 54 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
Yeah it would be great Ted if we had Olmo, De Bruyne, Rodri and prime Pirlo - unfortunately we don’t and can only pick players actually in our squad.
1 senior player alongside Reguilon had to miss out - they’ve chosen Spence - he was definitely the lowest in terms of managerial trust although Bissouma must be pushing that now and Richarlison never being fit when we need him is faaacking annoying.
We can though in January make changes to the euro squad.
Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of there Euro squad - can’t blame them they should walk qualifying, that Conference league is an absolute joke
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We don't have such players because Levy wont go for them.
Olmo was available but .....
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Olmo was available but .....
Wanted to go to Barcelona
Sorry we didn’t persuade a Spanish player to play for us rather than Barcelona.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Always a matter of timing.
When he was playing in Germany was the time to make an offer.
Anyways, the point is....Levy won't go for the best....only the cheapest.
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There was no clamour for him pre the euros. He was a good player at Liepzig but not a great player, not the player we saw at the euros.
Maddison for instance was a far less risky option the summer we got him.
Levy doesn’t go for the best I agree. I like our current strategy though, we’re buying top young players before they are elite - some won’t make it but there are plenty that look like they will to me. This is the Dortmund approach and it’s one Spurs used to use to great affect in the early days.
I just hope Levy sticks to it
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