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we might be saved by the fact theres 3-4 really poor sides. but give it another 5 league games and we could be below crystal fucking palace!I don't think relegation is a genuine possibility, at least not yet. But a very mediocre 90s style 12-15th place finish, and no cups of course, is very much on the cards.
I actually think hes costing us in this system. Is it orders from ange?He wasn’t a moneyball signing. He was liked by Paratici and apparently by Ange. Probably because he’s quick and suits the system. He’s not particularly good at football though.
If we finish 11th or 12th, and he keeps his job, the cultists will proclaim the following season that 8th or 9th would be good progression and we're heading in the right direction under Ange.It's absolutely fucking mad he is still in a job. If we don't get to 50 points he cant be here next season because if he is, then we will start next season the same and really be in a relegation fight.
Ipswich are triers but won't have enough. Southampton are an all time disaster, Leicester shite, Everton, Wolves and West Ham have plenty of implosion potential. We could well finish below any of the others though if things don't turn round fast. Forest's crazy form, plus the mid-table clubs with decent structure, coaches and players in Brentford, Brighton, Bournemouth, Palace and Fulham are making the league very competitive this season.we might be saved by the fact theres 3-4 really poor sides. but give it another 5 league games and we could be below crystal fucking palace!
It’s not crept in at all. It’s always been true. The game is about money first and foremost.Of course league position matters. Its amazing how this narrative has crept in as we drop down the table.
players want to play in Europe esp CL. Thats a given. Youre not buying in top players finishing 12th. Possible chance of winning EL might attract next tier. Absolute madness to think you can attract the top tier by not being in Europe
I worry that we won't see much improvement because going back to the Chelsea November derby in 2023, we've only had like 17 league games were the entire defence has been fully fit or something like that.The main risk is our best players agitating for a move this coming summer. That could indeed happen if Ange continues to tank the season.
Other than that, a new, competent coach will get initial improvements from week one.
Managerial improvement actually tends to happen pretty quickly. Like it did in Conte's first season, or when Harry took over in 2008/9, or at most within 6 months like with Poch.
I genuinely fear this is "it" under Ange, albeit with hope for a slight upturn with Romero and Van de Ven back.
If we finish 11th or 12th, and he keeps his job, the cultists will proclaim the following season that 8th or 9th would be good progression and we're heading in the right direction under Ange.
The lower the benchmark this season, the happier they'll be.
Honestly, I just can’t consider them Spurs fans. They clearly support the man more than the club.
I guess the shitshow at Old Trafford has diverted a lot of media attention in that direction tbh. At least they've made some kind of attempt to address the issue.I'm surprised how charitable most of the media are being with Postecoglou. As well as loads of fans. It goes to show that attacking tactics and press conference content take you a long way.
You want us to lose matches so you can pull yourself off ridiculing and laughing at other supporters who get upset and angry over the defeat.There's posters in here who wants us to lose matches just to see him sacked, what is that telling you?
You want us to lose matches so you can pull yourself off ridiculing and laughing at other supporters who get upset and angry over the defeat
I don’t think a real fan wants us to lose for him to go , maybe it’s temporary pain for future glory?There's posters in here who wants us to lose matches just to see him sacked, what is that telling you?
I don’t think a real fan wants us to lose for him to go , maybe it’s temporary pain for future glory?
Myself , I’d rather be proved wrong and Ange makes me eat humble pie by winning the EL and CC!
£15 train ticket,You doubled down on your financial loss though! Train ticket. Station parking. Bit of food / drink. The loss of family time you will never get back.
You did all that for Spurs. And Ange!!
Not all heroes wear capes!!
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I'm at the stage now where the cult like supporters deserve a 5-0 spanking.I don’t think a real fan wants us to lose for him to go , maybe it’s temporary pain for future glory?
Myself , I’d rather be proved wrong and Ange makes me eat humble pie by winning the EL and CC!