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Management Ange Postecoglou

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Richard Arlison said:
Mason needs to go and take a job somewhere.
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Why?
Richard Arlison said:
This starts to come off as Levy asking coaches to keep Mason on the staff.
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Does it, how?
Richard Arlison said:
It could be that Mason is also a good coach and Jose, Conte and Ange were all impressed
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Most likely...
Richard Arlison said:
but really need to remove any side channels of info from the changing rooms to Levy.
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AH, so you think Mason is a 'spy'? Right, ok!
 
SpiderSpurs said:
Why?

Does it, how?

Most likely...

AH, so you think Mason is a 'spy'? Right, ok!
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I didn’t say Spy.

Did also say in another post that Mason apparently has strengths as a coach that would match Ange’s needs on his staff.

The point is pretty simple, consistent managers have ended up undermined by the culture at the football club.

Is the strength of relationship between Levy and Mason part of that culture?

Personally, Mason looks like a talented coach and should be going off to get himself a head coaching gig. He could be a great Spurs manager eventually.
 
skywalker68 said:
It does, luckily I have them on ignore, because they totally ruin threads.
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Celt said:
Celtic fan here and as much as it pains me to say it, you have landed an absolute top coach and manager. He arrived in Scotland on his own and everyone was saying who the fook is this guy? When he arrived we were in an absolute mess, had lost the league by 25 points and lost our best players like Édouard and Ajer. After a sticky start we started racking up the wins as the players got used to and adapt to his style. What you can expect is a 4-3-3 with three dynamic central midfielders who are all box to box, I doubt he will go for a player that simply is a water carrier although this may be required in the EPL. He plays with inverted full backs and two of the midfield three offen drift wide with the wingers pushing more central. Expect your wingers to score a lot of goals by drifting in to the back post. He also defends from the front. The striker is expected to press defender and goal keeps at all times. This may also have to change if Kane is still at the club. He absolutely does not accept playing long ball football, even from at the back. This can lead to some hairy moments as all of the back four are expected to play the ball out from the back even in the tightest areas

Every player will get a clean slate but if they do not buy into his style or simply can't, they will be shown the door. They also have to run themselves into the ground, this will undoubtedly lead to some snapped hamstrings in the first six months, this I can guarantee. His We Never Stop mantra is very much true. It's a demand players run themselves into the ground

He's is incredibly passionate and a true leader. He also has a fantastic eye for a player, the first two player he tried to sign for Celtic were Kyogo Furahashi and Kaoru Mitoma although Mitoma chose Brighton. He isn't interested in players just because of their name, they must be able to play and buy into his system and also be a good fit for the squad. The central defenders have to be able to pass the ball well.

I think it's a great appointment but you must give him time as it will take time for the players to adjust, especially after playing under Mourinho and Conte. It will be interesting to see Angeball in the EPL. One thing for sure is you won't see boring football

PS don't dare think about taking Kyogo as well
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We'll take Kyogo and you will thank us for it.
 
CarrieFi said:
Mason’s still only 31. He could easily stay with Ange for a few years, and still be a young coach going into his first job in his late thirties.

I’m not really overly comfortable with people trying to tell other people how to deal with their careers. Mason will know what’s best for him, and maybe even more crucially, his family.
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This, 100% this,

People trying to say Mason should do this or that is starting to get on my DD tits.

He's young, has plenty of time and is clearly keen to learn. When he deems he's ready to go elsewhere to earn his 'spurs' so to speak, then I'm sure he will.
 
CarrieFi said:
Mason’s still only 31. He could easily stay with Ange for a few years, and still be a young coach going into his first job in his late thirties.

I’m not really overly comfortable with people trying to tell other people how to deal with their careers. Mason will know what’s best for him, and maybe even more crucially, his family.
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Yeah fair enough.

I’ve always said he seems a talented coach. If he’s staying that’s a win for the team
 
How is this cunt on holiday for the next three weeks?

Surely a weekend city break to Paris would have been sufficient. Lazy fuck could have squeezed in some scouting while he was there.

Bill Nic would have made do with a day trip to Clacton.
 
Mason staying is huge for Ange! No better person to help him understand the league and players.

Ange wants to create a new environment with the club, but it will be incredibly helpful for him to have some one that knows what’s worked and not worked previously with the squad and also coaching tendencies for 16 of the 19 teams that we’ll be playing.
 
Jamie O'Hara on Ange Postecoglou joining Spurs:

🗣️ “It’s a good appointment. He won the treble at Celtic, he’s been in the game for a long time, and he’s been successful wherever he’s gone.

“I’m intrigued to see what happens – Spurs have had the big managers like Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho, but it was just defensive football. They’re top managers, but it wasn’t the Tottenham way.

“For me, I think Postecoglou is going to bring in a style of football that fans will enjoy – fast-paced, free-flowing, in your face and high tempo. I think it’s what Tottenham need and it’s what the fans want."
 
Bill Madrid said:
How is this cunt on holiday for the next three weeks?

Surely a weekend city break to Paris would have been sufficient. Lazy fuck could have squeezed in some scouting while he was there.

Bill Nic would have made do with a day trip to Clacton.
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Considering I barely knew his name a week ago I’m pretty certain he will be mega busy these next 3 weeks studying videos and reports etc assessing players and the prem lge etc
 
Leggo5 said:
Mason staying is huge for Ange! No better person to help him understand the league and players.

Ange wants to create a new environment with the club, but it will be incredibly helpful for him to have some one that knows what’s worked and not worked previously with the squad and also coaching tendencies for 16 of the 19 teams that we’ll be playing.
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I am far from convinced that Mason isn't part of our problem.

Mason's mates? Playing the same outfit that we knew didn't work time after (admittedly limited) time?

Serious question: How is anyone convinced that he's going to accelerate Ange's effectiveness?
 
TottsAmazeballs said:
I am far from convinced that Mason isn't part of our problem.

Mason's mates? Playing the same outfit that we knew didn't work time after (admittedly limited) time?

Serious question: How is anyone convinced that he's going to accelerate Ange's effectiveness?
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He may not be ready for a top job but mason showed plenty of energy and ideas as well as the gumption to changes things mid game. Thecmason mates jibe is lazy, cliched and does not bare scrutiny
 
Richard Arlison said:
Why tin foil hat?

Reality is Mason and Levy clearly have a very strong relationship. Levy is the type of man who wants to know everything going on inside the changing room.

How would you expect that to go?

I’d be surprised if a lot of Chairmen don’t like to keep staff they trust in each coaching staff… wouldn’t you?
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Nope. As Chairman I'd like to think I'd trust all of my staff, until they give me a reason to not trust them. At least that's how I manage any team that works for me.

The reality is that you have no real idea of the type of man Levy is, or the relationship he has with any of his staff. All you have to go on is rumour and tabloid speculation.
 
Kosher Kid said:
You're arguing with a Levyologist.

Best not too.

They make it personal and it's like wrestling with a chimney sweep.
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And there we have it. Anyone who doesn't profess a hate for Levy is labelled as pro Levy.

The fallback of the unimaginative.

I'm neither pro nor anti Levy, at least until we see whether he's prepared to back this "project" properly or not.

I'm able to see both sides of the coin.

You, on the other hand...
 
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