Sadly , after last nights performance , it looks like the boring , turgid , ultra cautious , anti - football tactics ingrained on the team by Conte , appears to be the Stellini default mode .
Were we that naive to think that a manager that had worked so closely and for so long with Conte would be inclined to actually try something different ?
Once again , it looks like a footballing decision by Daniel Levy has gone spectacularly wrong . It now looks likely that we will limp along to the end of a disappointing season .
The players must accept their parts in all of this , there is a mentality issue running through the whole squad and a distinct lack of any leadership qualities amongst the players .
I do believe , that there is a few players who’s footballing abilities are completely negated by the tactics enforced on them , and that is entirely down to the coach .
That said , we have many players that are not ( and never will be ) good enough to play at the level we , as a football club aspire too . We are top heavy with players that have to be moved on and that in itself is a monumental task , which the next manager / DOF combination have to sort out .
It will take a very brave new manager to come in and sort this mess out , which makes Levys next appointment so vital that he gets it right . I can’t say I’m over confident that he will .
It certainly looks like we have a few very difficult years in front of us and a distinct possibility that if we remain in the hands of our present owners , we could fall further and further behind all the “ more ambitious “ PL clubs .
It is a worrying time for all Spurs fans who deserve so much better . Let’s hope this is the starting point for better days to come .
COYS
