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Match AS Monaco vs Tottenham Hotspur. Wednesday the 22nd of October 2025 UCL

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We looked worse when Sarr and Gray were in midfield, they had a couple of chances in the first half through us giving the ball away. The last 15-20 minutes was chaos. So much space in midfield and in and around our box. Players completely free. I don’t think it’s going to improve with them two coming in. Gray was alright at lb was terrible the 15 minutes
I went to bed tbh
 
Why does richarlison sulk when hes subbed off. He was diabolical. Not sure atm if Frank feels this is a bigger job than he thought. Sundays game v Everton is going to be a turgid dogs of war game.
Thing with Frank is based on his Brentford back ground and what he’s doing at spurs he does t seem all that exciting or someone you think is going to motivate the team like Harry use to. He obvs has his ways and own characteristics but based the performances thus far especially 2nd half’s he doesn’t seem to inspire much. Talks a lot especially to the subs with that clip board. May be they arnt listening or just think he is a text book coach. Dunno.
 
I mean, its better than Ange for sure. You see what happened at Forest?
Ange started great but went downhills afterwards. Frank will start slow but will get better with time.
A manager at least needs 2 seasons to show his worth.
Let’s hope so. As I said in another post he needs to inspire the players and the fans. When he joined said all the right things about wanting to press, play on the front foot and understood about the spurs tradition of trying to play attractive football. Obvsly putting his own slant on it but ain’t much of the former.
 
Not sure if Frank had Sundays game in mind
Muani will start on Sunday imo. We looked better last 15 minutes. Richarlison just needs to leave and stop hanging around cos it's a world cup year. Hes been an awful signing.
Said it at the time never wanted him especially for the money. Just look at leave palace have matteta, Brentford got wissa, Brighton got pedro sold to chavs all for far less than Richi who was bought summer 22. Shocking purchase.
 
Thing with Frank is based on his Brentford back ground and what he’s doing at spurs he does t seem all that exciting or someone you think is going to motivate the team like Harry use to. He obvs has his ways and own characteristics but based the performances thus far especially 2nd half’s he doesn’t seem to inspire much. Talks a lot especially to the subs with that clip board. May be they arnt listening or just think he is a text book coach. Dunno.

This is what everyone wanted, the prev coach didn't do tactics and didn't have fancy boards, now this coach has a fancy tactics board he doesn't let the players express themselves lol this fanbase man
 
I think Frank is doing well with the players he has at his disposal.

A team with Maddison, Kulu and Solanke missing is bound to suffer, just like our defence did without Micky and Cuti.

Frank has had just ten odd weeks to put his stamp on the players, and this is far too little time given the injury list and number of games coming hard and fast.

Just two defeats and unbeaten in the CL a competition where on paper we have some winnable fixtures coming up.

I think this season is one of rebuilding that will likely run into next summers transfer window.

Frank needs time and patience and I don't doubt for one minute that the club will give him that.
I agree and i hope Frank gets time. Part of the positive things that were said about him was his pragmatism and ability to change style and tactics. After Ange thats what i think is best for us. And also, after we won a trophy, i think its time right time to start building a proper squad.

Im patient and dont expect of him or the players to go flying and win every match.

But its been some very boring matches lately. I hope we soon get to see a more attacking and positive approach.
 
This is what everyone wanted, the prev coach didn't do tactics and didn't have fancy boards, now this coach has a fancy tactics board he doesn't let the players express themselves lol this fanbase man
Not express themselves?

Off the top of my head, the Xavi pass to Porro, to name but one.

I think the issue is, far too many of our players are not good enough, it's hard to express anything when you have nothing to express.

We just don't have the quality of players we need.

The biggest difference between Ange and Frank, is the Frank understands the limitations of the squad, Ange went gung ho, and got slaughtered for it.

Brent forward last season played so good free flowing football at time, but it took years for Frank to get there.

As some one on e said to me, can't remember who, but you need to earn the right to play football, it's not a given right.

It's what Poch did, it didn't happen over night for him, and it won't happen over night for Frank, but the squad Poch had, was in far better place than this current squad.
 
Not express themselves?

Off the top of my head, the Xavi pass to Porro, to name but one.

I think the issue is, far too many of our players are not good enough, it's hard to express anything when you have nothing to express.

We just don't have the quality of players we need.

The biggest difference between Ange and Frank, is the Frank understands the limitations of the squad, Ange went gung ho, and got slaughtered for it.

Brent forward last season played so good free flowing football at time, but it took years for Frank to get there.

As some one on e said to me, can't remember who, but you need to earn the right to play football, it's not a given right.

It's what Poch did, it didn't happen over night for him, and it won't happen over night for Frank, but the squad Poch had, was in far better place than this current squad.

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