Conte deserves time at Spurs because I have absolutely no doubt he's the best we're getting for some time.You're right Matt, time isn't always the answer. What I'm arguing here though is whether he deserves the time and patience. My personal opinion is that he does, as he's proven in a variety of leagues that he deserves his reputation as an elite manager. So if the goons can do it for an unproven "cone boy," shouldn't we be doing that for one of the World's best?
I've argued for a while that many in our squad weren't up to the level we all desire, from when Poch left, through Mourinho, then Nuno and now Conte.
The players aren't regressing, they're reverting back to their level, Conte elevated them last season, but they don't really have the ability to maintain that level, not to compete at the very top end anyway.
So time, patience and money is necessary.
As for the goons, like I said, I'm not convinced they will implode, something feels different this season, but I'll joyously eat a shitload of humble pie if I prove to be wrong.
Where their "fickle fans" are concerned though, where is the difference with the reaction from some in here at the first sign of adversity?
He certainly hasn't given up and started playing for the sack. He's still competing and he's doing it with a handicapped squad.