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Just to track the state of Levy apologia, we're now on "only very slightly worse than the Sugar years" as a defense?We’ve reached 13 semi finals since ENIC took over.
We reached 14 in the 25 years before ENIC.

So what exactly do you celebrate if not winning thingsWe’ve reached 13 semi finals since ENIC took over.
We reached 14 in the 25 years before ENIC.
Don’t talk to me about teams that are now in lower leagues like it’s evidence for your position. It shows that the odd trophy is a poor measure of on field success.
Spreadsheets and profits.
I do not think the majority of fans want Poch back. He won nothing and if you blame Levy for that then Levy is still here.This mess started when Levy ignored the fans wanted Poch back because he was to stubborn to admit his failing. We would've had a proper project not this bullshit we have currently
It helps your argument to deal in absolutes and mischaracterise what others are saying.If we're claiming 13 semi finals being some sort of success then we're really really scraping the barrel.
You're all over the place. First of all not winning trophies is ok because only the elite wins them. Now its not even a measure of success at all.
We're just a perennial mid table side which doesnt win trophies but we pay more than anyone except the Goons for our tickets.
You accept this mediocrity? Fine.
Just accept that some of us are getting bored of paying for champagne and getting Happy Shopper Cider.
I was responding to someone else’s claim. I don’t think merch prices are a concern.Merch has always been pricey. But apply the math to season ticket prices over an equivalent duration and you'll find a man who prioritises revenue growth over fan accessibility.
Now chart our 'progress' regarding PL results and you'll notice we're just as inconsistent as the 2005 - 2010 period. The difference is that back then there was progress because we ultimately qualified for the CL for the first time. But this past five years has been a period of instability, which raises concerns about long-term planning and squad depth, among other issues.
Time marches on. Other clubs are edging to take our place. The football is atrophying under this chairman and that is the main fact that a great many fans wish to address. Don't be surprised to see the word 'cunt' flying around. You stand still on the pitch, the opposition scores the goal and the fans get mad. Likewise in the planning.
You can argue about the price of merch, or laud Levy's supposed successes but that has no bearing on the present or the future. He's not shitting. He needs to get off the pot.
Sugar wasn’t in charge for 25 years. It includes our most successful period in the cups ever (80s through to 91) so is a very unfavourable sample size for anyone else to live up to.Just to track the state of Levy apologia, we're now on "only very slightly worse than the Sugar years" as a defense?
Fuck me, Ange could set up a better defense than that![]()
Same as every club outside of the top 5. Occasionally wins and the rollercoaster.
Sugar wasn’t in charge for 25 years. It includes our most successful period in the cups ever (80s through to 91) so is a very unfavourable sample size for anyone else to live up to.
It would probably be his son. Not sure to what extent, if any, Lewis' family are still involved.Levy is obviously not going to stand down and there doesn't seem to be any billionaires waiting to buy us.
I'm kind of curious though as to what the sucession plan is. If he got hit by a bus tomorrow who is next in line at enic? Is it levy choosing to keep all the clubs cash in a scrooge mcduck style money vault or is it enics strategy? Would his second in command be any different?
You are not as bright as you like to think you are , in fact you are nowhere near as bright as you like to think you are . Glory hunters be they 12 or 90 do not support Spurs never have done . Anyone who knows anything about the club and its fan base would know that .Same as every club outside of the top 5. Occasionally wins and the rollercoaster.
You sound like a 12 year old glory hunter.
When I was eight years old, we beat Man City in the cup final. I had decided to support whoever won. Pretty well defined glory hunter.You are not as bright as you like to think you are , in fact you are nowhere near as bright as you like to think you are . Glory hunters be they 12 or 90 do not support Spurs never have done . Anyone who knows anything about the club and its fan base would know that .
If you are going to be condescending always best not to make yourself look a pillock when you do it
Not your best decision , you only had two to pick from. Took time but you have been proven to be the very opposite of a glory hunterWhen I was eight years old, we beat Man City in the cup final. I had decided to support whoever won. Pretty well defined glory hunter.
Top 5, give me a fucking break.
It’s because I believe in doubt more than certainty that I’m able to tread more confidently.