Well that’s then. Pack it in fellas. Fuck off back home… party’s over
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Manager Ange Postecoglou
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I think Lloris will be given a free transfer anyway - and I don't think he'd hold the club at ransom for a pay off.
Perisic is desperate to get back to Italy by all accounts, and I don't think we'd ask for a big fee for him.
There are way too many posters on here that can’t grasp this concept
Talking of kit colours, it still irks me that the 'Levy/ENIC out' brigade chose PURPLE & Gold as their protest colour when the much more historically accurate CHOCOLATE & GOLD was staring them in the face!!!
If you know your history....
Whilst I don't necessarily disagree with what they're trying to achieve, it is, on some levels on a par with the Man Utd/Newton Heath protest. They used Green and Yellow because they were the cubs original colours!
Similar to Chocolate & Gold with us....
But our "ENIC out" lot were too caught up in choosing a random colour scheme that is in fact already part of our away kit... so it looks like they're supporting THAT... Which kinda defeats the point of their protest...
or at worst, their purple/gold monstrosity just makes them looks like a pound shop UKIP campaign!
Even our protests fuck it up!
Either way, it's a proper trick missed IMHO!
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That's what I love most about you, Bona my man...that kind heart of yours making you give credit and the benefit of the doubt even to those who absolutely don't deserve it.
Respect
Riiiiight!!!
Fucking does. He's that fucking deluded.
it was spent for Levy as was Spence in my opinion , cheapish punts that might pay off big time . They were a club financial puntYou're hilarious, you've just ignored everything I've just said.
I'll ask you a simple question, if you don't count the money spent on Udogie for Conte then who do you count it for, Ange?
A good read by one of his ex players.
In his latest column for Optus Sport, former Socceroo Tommy Oar describes what it's like to be coached by Ange Postecoglou when he first arrives, and what Tottenham's stars can expect in their first few weeks.
Get ready for a whirlwind of scepticism, criticism, and disapproval as Ange Postecoglou seals the deal on his Premier League contract. But let me tell you, having had Ange as my manager for most of my career and closely observing him since, it would take a bold soul to bet against his success.
The task at hand is monumental: transforming the fortunes of Tottenham Hotspur, a club that has been on a downward trajectory that three permanent managers and three caretaker bosses have been unable to stop since the 2019 Champions League final.
Under normal circumstances, it would be understandable for fans to be cynical. We can already anticipate the so-called ‘experts’ questioning Ange's experience and labelling the Premier League as a whole new challenge. But what many fail to grasp is that these doubts have always been part of his journey, and he has always found the answers.
While the Premier League is undeniably the tougher than anything he has done before, the players he will be managing are also a cut above what he has had before.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport >>>
I was fortunate enough to be coached by Ange during his early tenures at Brisbane Roar and later with the Socceroos. In the first week he handed me the first start of my professional football career at just 17 years old. In just six months, I found myself playing for the Socceroos and signing a contract in the Eredivisie. Ange also handed me 17 of my 28 Socceroos caps, and I owe him a great deal for any success I achieved in my career.
As I reflect on the reasons behind his remarkable success, it doesn't surprise me one bit that he’s managed to be so consistent, and it’s also the reason why I firmly believe he will be successful once again.
In a recent column for Optus Sport, I outlined what I believe are the three pillars that make Ange an exceptional manager: his mindset, his preparation, and his ruthlessness. But there are other subtleties he brings to a football club during his initial period that truly set him apart.
When Ange takes over a team, his first priority is to instil his ethos and mindset throughout the entire club. He aims to achieve ‘buy-in’ from everyone involved, and a significant part of this process happens off the training ground, through daily meetings. While Ange is known for his emotionally charged press conferences, where he maintains unwavering focus and controls the narrative, what people often overlook is that he operates the same way within the playing squad. His words are always grounded in logic, and combined with his exceptional level of emotional intelligence, he manages to gain that ‘buy-in’ relatively easily.
Ange's unwavering focus and ability to empower and motivate the entire squad to create those ‘special moments’ form the foundation of his football philosophy. While many like to dissect formations and playing styles, they sometimes miss the point. Two teams playing the same formation but with different mindsets yield vastly different results. While his teams demonstrate exceptional tactical prowess, it's the intent behind their play that sets them apart.
Ange also absolves his players of negative thoughts or repercussions, assuring them that he'll shoulder any blame if things go awry following his instructions. What more could a player ask for? He equips you with the tools and grants you the freedom to express yourself without fear of reprimand, even if it doesn't always go according to plan. I can say this with absolute certainty, having experienced a personally disappointing 2014 World Cup campaign with the Socceroos. Despite my underwhelming performances, Ange started me in all three group games and never publicly criticised me, despite having every reason to do so.
Tying into all of these traits, there are no other coaches whose pregame speeches resonated with me on this level. After a few years of playing you feel like you’ve heard it all before, however, he would always find an angle, tap into something deep inside of you to make you want to give absolutely every fibre of your existence to the cause. They aren’t speeches, he is simply just echoing his own thoughts and his own motivation and speaking straight from the heart, which is why it comes so naturally to him. They are themes beyond football and ones that still stick with me today.
The second pillar of Ange's success I previously touched on, which becomes apparent very quickly, lies in his meticulous preparation. It's no secret that he spends hours analysing training sessions and matches, fine-tuning every minute detail that can positively impact the team.
I went into matches armed with knowledge of every single player, even knowing where they were born (seriously). This level of preparation made it incredibly difficult to be caught off guard during matches and helped maintain unwavering confidence and belief. But the most apparent aspect of his preparation is the intensity of his training sessions and the physical conditioning of his players. Although not lengthy sessions, Spurs players will undoubtedly be in for some of the most gruelling sessions of their careers. His high-octane, suffocating style of play demands relentless intensity every single day.
It's definitely a shock to the system and Tottenham’s superstars will need time to adjust just like we did at Brisbane and the Socceroos. But even with the sweat pouring out of you as you struggle to gasp for air, Ange is very good at reminding players why they are doing what they’re doing, and the potential rewards that could follow. Players love to complain by nature but it doesn’t take long for that to stop and for them to be immersed into what he’s trying to implement. I’ve seen him instil work ethics into players I didn’t think they were even capable of. Everyone is given a clean slate and a fresh start to prove themselves, whether you’re the star player or a 17-year-old waiting to make his debut. Those who are sceptical are almost always won around, and those who don’t fall by the wayside.
I bought into it and reaped the rewards at Brisbane. Three far more senior players didn’t and were gone within a matter of weeks. That’s how Ange works: if you believe in him, he will believe in you too.
This preparation translates seamlessly into match day, where XI players play with high energy and an extremely positive, aggressive mindset. Even if they made mistakes on the pitch, they were quickly rectified. The phrase "If in doubt, go forward, and know that your teammate behind you is doing the exact same thing", is still etched in my mind to this day.
Ange is also unafraid to make tough decisions from the get go, and this ruthlessness is also apparent very early into his tenure. During both my stints with Brisbane Roar and the Socceroos, he wasted no time in releasing players who didn't buy into his vision, regardless of their status.
Some of Australia's highest-profile players fell victim to this, sparking even more scepticism and criticism in the short term, but he never stepped back or apologised for his expectations.
Although these moves may have seemed destructive from the outside, he knew exactly what he wanted and how to achieve it. Those who weren't ready to go along for the ride weren't welcome.
And on every occasion, he was proven right, leaving behind a lasting legacy. He isn't afraid to upset people and can be ruthless and objective when necessary, allowing him to keep egos in check within the squad. It doesn't matter who you are; you do things his way.
While there are notable differences in how they achieve it, Ange's influence on players bears resemblance to Jurgen Klopp. All his players are willing to leave everything on the pitch week after week, playing with immense passion for their manager and the fans.
This is precisely the kind of approach Spurs have been missing, and it's what makes me thrilled about his appointment. Ange has silenced his critics at every turn in his managerial career, consistently and emphatically turning things around. Why would anyone doubt that he'll do it again?
In his latest column for Optus Sport, former Socceroo Tommy Oar describes what it's like to be coached by Ange Postecoglou when he first arrives, and what Tottenham's stars can expect in their first few weeks.
Get ready for a whirlwind of scepticism, criticism, and disapproval as Ange Postecoglou seals the deal on his Premier League contract. But let me tell you, having had Ange as my manager for most of my career and closely observing him since, it would take a bold soul to bet against his success.
The task at hand is monumental: transforming the fortunes of Tottenham Hotspur, a club that has been on a downward trajectory that three permanent managers and three caretaker bosses have been unable to stop since the 2019 Champions League final.
Under normal circumstances, it would be understandable for fans to be cynical. We can already anticipate the so-called ‘experts’ questioning Ange's experience and labelling the Premier League as a whole new challenge. But what many fail to grasp is that these doubts have always been part of his journey, and he has always found the answers.
While the Premier League is undeniably the tougher than anything he has done before, the players he will be managing are also a cut above what he has had before.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport >>>
I was fortunate enough to be coached by Ange during his early tenures at Brisbane Roar and later with the Socceroos. In the first week he handed me the first start of my professional football career at just 17 years old. In just six months, I found myself playing for the Socceroos and signing a contract in the Eredivisie. Ange also handed me 17 of my 28 Socceroos caps, and I owe him a great deal for any success I achieved in my career.
As I reflect on the reasons behind his remarkable success, it doesn't surprise me one bit that he’s managed to be so consistent, and it’s also the reason why I firmly believe he will be successful once again.
In a recent column for Optus Sport, I outlined what I believe are the three pillars that make Ange an exceptional manager: his mindset, his preparation, and his ruthlessness. But there are other subtleties he brings to a football club during his initial period that truly set him apart.
When Ange takes over a team, his first priority is to instil his ethos and mindset throughout the entire club. He aims to achieve ‘buy-in’ from everyone involved, and a significant part of this process happens off the training ground, through daily meetings. While Ange is known for his emotionally charged press conferences, where he maintains unwavering focus and controls the narrative, what people often overlook is that he operates the same way within the playing squad. His words are always grounded in logic, and combined with his exceptional level of emotional intelligence, he manages to gain that ‘buy-in’ relatively easily.
Ange's unwavering focus and ability to empower and motivate the entire squad to create those ‘special moments’ form the foundation of his football philosophy. While many like to dissect formations and playing styles, they sometimes miss the point. Two teams playing the same formation but with different mindsets yield vastly different results. While his teams demonstrate exceptional tactical prowess, it's the intent behind their play that sets them apart.
Ange also absolves his players of negative thoughts or repercussions, assuring them that he'll shoulder any blame if things go awry following his instructions. What more could a player ask for? He equips you with the tools and grants you the freedom to express yourself without fear of reprimand, even if it doesn't always go according to plan. I can say this with absolute certainty, having experienced a personally disappointing 2014 World Cup campaign with the Socceroos. Despite my underwhelming performances, Ange started me in all three group games and never publicly criticised me, despite having every reason to do so.
Tying into all of these traits, there are no other coaches whose pregame speeches resonated with me on this level. After a few years of playing you feel like you’ve heard it all before, however, he would always find an angle, tap into something deep inside of you to make you want to give absolutely every fibre of your existence to the cause. They aren’t speeches, he is simply just echoing his own thoughts and his own motivation and speaking straight from the heart, which is why it comes so naturally to him. They are themes beyond football and ones that still stick with me today.
The second pillar of Ange's success I previously touched on, which becomes apparent very quickly, lies in his meticulous preparation. It's no secret that he spends hours analysing training sessions and matches, fine-tuning every minute detail that can positively impact the team.
I went into matches armed with knowledge of every single player, even knowing where they were born (seriously). This level of preparation made it incredibly difficult to be caught off guard during matches and helped maintain unwavering confidence and belief. But the most apparent aspect of his preparation is the intensity of his training sessions and the physical conditioning of his players. Although not lengthy sessions, Spurs players will undoubtedly be in for some of the most gruelling sessions of their careers. His high-octane, suffocating style of play demands relentless intensity every single day.
It's definitely a shock to the system and Tottenham’s superstars will need time to adjust just like we did at Brisbane and the Socceroos. But even with the sweat pouring out of you as you struggle to gasp for air, Ange is very good at reminding players why they are doing what they’re doing, and the potential rewards that could follow. Players love to complain by nature but it doesn’t take long for that to stop and for them to be immersed into what he’s trying to implement. I’ve seen him instil work ethics into players I didn’t think they were even capable of. Everyone is given a clean slate and a fresh start to prove themselves, whether you’re the star player or a 17-year-old waiting to make his debut. Those who are sceptical are almost always won around, and those who don’t fall by the wayside.
I bought into it and reaped the rewards at Brisbane. Three far more senior players didn’t and were gone within a matter of weeks. That’s how Ange works: if you believe in him, he will believe in you too.
This preparation translates seamlessly into match day, where XI players play with high energy and an extremely positive, aggressive mindset. Even if they made mistakes on the pitch, they were quickly rectified. The phrase "If in doubt, go forward, and know that your teammate behind you is doing the exact same thing", is still etched in my mind to this day.
Ange is also unafraid to make tough decisions from the get go, and this ruthlessness is also apparent very early into his tenure. During both my stints with Brisbane Roar and the Socceroos, he wasted no time in releasing players who didn't buy into his vision, regardless of their status.
Some of Australia's highest-profile players fell victim to this, sparking even more scepticism and criticism in the short term, but he never stepped back or apologised for his expectations.
Although these moves may have seemed destructive from the outside, he knew exactly what he wanted and how to achieve it. Those who weren't ready to go along for the ride weren't welcome.
And on every occasion, he was proven right, leaving behind a lasting legacy. He isn't afraid to upset people and can be ruthless and objective when necessary, allowing him to keep egos in check within the squad. It doesn't matter who you are; you do things his way.
While there are notable differences in how they achieve it, Ange's influence on players bears resemblance to Jurgen Klopp. All his players are willing to leave everything on the pitch week after week, playing with immense passion for their manager and the fans.
This is precisely the kind of approach Spurs have been missing, and it's what makes me thrilled about his appointment. Ange has silenced his critics at every turn in his managerial career, consistently and emphatically turning things around. Why would anyone doubt that he'll do it again?
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Nah mate. I thought we'd put them in a dark room and point a gun to their head.
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We do have more money nowadays than before. So we will probably spend more.
Ah no, my friend...believe you me, Uncle Dan Dan does wanna win shit cause winning trophies = far more dosh in his & Big Joe's pockets. And for an egomaniac fuck like Baldy, I mean...winning a trophy would help cement that image he's got of himself as the best chairman in football ever.
The ambition/will to win is there. What's (seriously) lacking is the means to achieve that feat.
My point wasn't that we would spend sub £30m - it was that it will be a very underwhelming window. Levy is so risk averse, that he will absolutely know he's taken a risk with the coach, so he can't go gung ho in the market too.
Our defenders and mids are too slow and technically not good enough to leave them exposed to counter attacks.
Our attackers (Kane aside) are not good enough to rely on, Son misfiring, Richy only one PL goal all season and Kulu piss poor since WC.
£5m (if true) seems very cheap?
No chance he brings CCV with him.