Seems FanBoy10 (not sure why he hasn't rebadged as FanBoy30, maybe he's a bit slow on the uptake) has felt the zeitgeist toward him after our sweetly executed two-pronged attack.
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It's nothing to do with questioning Conte, it's more to do with questioning his suitability for this squad.
It's more his suitability to work with Levy. It's also the suitability of Paratici for this squad too.
Conte is an elite coach, no questioning that, but is he the coach we need at present and will he be the coach to take us where we need to go?
That's a bigger question. Oh and I remember when we unveiled Jose and I was unimpressed by a manager on a downward spiral who I think I said at the time was a "Chequebook manager used to working with the best and wasn't suited by a mediocre squad". Iwas massively disagreed with because he was a "winner" anda"fighter" and would "kick these wasters into shape".
Guess what....he wasn't.
Yes he is.
Anyone questioning that needs a slapping, to be frank. If Conte can't clear this mess of a squad up, nobody can. He is EXACTLY what we need (IF Levy opens the chequebook).
If Levy doesn't open the chequebook, there isn't a person on this planet who can do anything with this squad.
No debate to be had here.
Must think what the fuck he’s let himself in for with this shower of shit
i.e "We have to fill it with more investments made by the owners".
If he fucks off before January he's not the man we thought he was nor the man that we need.
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I read that as him saying we have actually spent a lot, but we don't have the results to show for it. So the job is not to piss away £120m on Ndombele, Lo Celso and Sessegnon, but instead buy good players with that money and get good results on the pitch.
The gap is between the money spent (decent) and the performance on the pitch (shit).
Seems FanBoy10 (not sure why he hasn't rebadged as FanBoy30, maybe he's a bit slow on the uptake) has felt the zeitgeist toward him after our sweetly executed two-pronged attack.
T'was a trident, brethren.
Exactly. Our starting XI yesterday cost north of £200m and that was with 3 free academy products in the team. We are shit despite spending lots of money, not because we haven’t spent.
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And straight away you've opened it up to debate "if Levy opens the chequebook".
I heard a story, from someone with Ajax, which explains why Ten Hag was turned down. If it is true, there's no reason to think Levy will change for Conte.
And I just can't imagine Conte coming if he was not guaranteed funds. It's Conte.
And like i said, if Levy doesn't open the chequebook, there isn't a suitable manager alive that could transform this squad.
So, no debate. Conte is the best of the bunch.
Pretty sure he knew before, aint no way he'd be taking over the team with no guaranteed funds to spend.
I hope so we are so poor. We need fresh blood everywhere
I think that last night just confirmed to Conte what he probably already knew. He’s seen it for himself and he’ll get his teeth into it now
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Breaking footage from the training ground today, Levy and Paratici watching Conte take the training session:
Starting with Burnley away on Sunday, Spurs will play 10 games in 29 days before the end of the year.
With so many games coming so quickly, Conte will probably find it difficult to try and get his ideas across on the training ground. Plus, we're bound to pick up more injuries and maybe suspensions, so most of the squad will probably get a game.
But, it should be both a challenging and exciting time for Conte and the players involved.
As a fan I feel like I'm about to start a roller-coaster ride.
With so many games coming so quickly, Conte will probably find it difficult to try and get his ideas across on the training ground. Plus, we're bound to pick up more injuries and maybe suspensions, so most of the squad will probably get a game.
But, it should be both a challenging and exciting time for Conte and the players involved.
As a fan I feel like I'm about to start a roller-coaster ride.
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Conte said after the game that while we have issues physically and tactically it's the mentality that is our biggest issue. That is what he has to address before anything else. Every game is important. Every time you put on our shirt you have to be ready to die for the result. Anyone who isn't able to do that will have their Tottenham career ended during the next window. That has to be the standard and I'm sure it's what Conte will aim for.
Any team can win, draw or lose to anybody. It can happen. Sometimes it's only natural that players underestimate opponents, like when Real Madrid lost to Sheriff. But that's Real Madrid. Perhaps they are entitled to be a bit arrogant once in a blue moon. Our players have won nothing and embarrassed themselves every time a trophy has been within reach. Just this season alone they have repeatedly embarrassed themselves on Thursdays away from home against teams I've never heard of. They should know by now that they have no right to feel superior to anybody. Players like Dele and Ndombele would not have been able to get in the Mura XI that played last night. If they are too thick or too disinterested to reflect on that they need to be banished.
Any team can win, draw or lose to anybody. It can happen. Sometimes it's only natural that players underestimate opponents, like when Real Madrid lost to Sheriff. But that's Real Madrid. Perhaps they are entitled to be a bit arrogant once in a blue moon. Our players have won nothing and embarrassed themselves every time a trophy has been within reach. Just this season alone they have repeatedly embarrassed themselves on Thursdays away from home against teams I've never heard of. They should know by now that they have no right to feel superior to anybody. Players like Dele and Ndombele would not have been able to get in the Mura XI that played last night. If they are too thick or too disinterested to reflect on that they need to be banished.
We were 7th in January. And that’s only due to the season starting late… by match day 13 we were on our way down the table from 1st to 7th.
It was no accomplishment at all, just a bit of a good luck with a motivated Kane.
Go join the rest of the mourinistas on the Roma board.