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chubbs said:
In terms of league position we were EXTREMELY lucky last season. We really didn't deserve a top 4 finish, but luckily ALL of our rivals conspired to give it to us. I thought our overall play throughout the season was less inspirational than in previous recent years. We lacked sharpness (and still do). A large part of this was because other teams had sussed us out and we spent the season being frustrated by packed, well-organised defences, unable to unlock them for long periods of time.
To be fair, I don't see it being much different this season unless we're lucky and get lots of early goals, forcing the oppsition to actually play football.
That said, I feel luckier than ever. This year will be our year, because it hasn't got a one in it, but it nearly has. New stadium, new players. If we beat Man City early on I reckon we'll win the league. If we don't beat them, I reckon we'll win the league.

About 20 years ago I was a finalist in a Saturday night TV quiz show, being hosted by Simon Mayo (Spurs supporter). In the preamble to the final round he chatted to my opponent and me. He mentioned that he and I supported the same team. I replied, "Yes, Spurs, who are going to win the league this season." He just laughed and moved on. Cunt.
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Yes we were very fortunate last season in terms in a top four finish but I think over the course of time and amount of unluck if that’s a word we’ve had I think we were due some and a lot more if it’s to be evened out! other teams have built a % of their success on it! The CL we got away with it as well at times but hey ho that’s life but winning a league championship has to be done not just with a good team you also need good fortune and possibly more of the latter especially with Leicester city they had no distractions(cup games,Europe) no suspensions or injuries that season whether we would get away with that would be highly unlikely plus it’s been said a London team trying to win is extra difficult they’ve too much extra rivals.....and with us you know how popular we are in London Town....... ;)
 
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El Noel said:
Whilst financial doping is allowed to continue, no.

That the PL is ‘competitive’ and ‘unpredictable’ is an illusion created by a media who, on one hand, praise the likes of Man City (“a joy to watch”), and totally ignore the impact of their incessant spending on the spirit and integrity of competition.

Taking Leicester’s fluke out of the equation, the only teams to have won the League in a post-Fergie era have been financially doped clubs. That Liverpool made it to 97pts last season and didn’t win the League tells us all we need to know about the futility of competing against Man City’s bottomless pit of cash, huge investment into the likes of VVD and Allisson notwithstanding. It’s like asking the greatest rider of all time to have the race of their life against a doped-up Lance Armstrong. We can opine over who we think might win, and whether it’ll be close, but ultimately there will be only one possible outcome.

Until if/when the PL becomes like Ligue 1 and global audiences, sponsors etc begin to switch off, I do not envisage the topic of financial doping being addressed by the governing bodies and/or media.
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Yes as to refer to the other thread about “do you care anymore” if it wasn’t for Tottenham and dare i say it how they/Levy does things financially(which I agree with 100%) and keeps it relatively real though it’s getting there! I wouldn’t care about football there’s a lot to be said for supporting your local/smaller teams they’ve no expectations it’s just for the love of football.
 
I came to the realisaion that i would never see my team win the League after we failed to move on after 85 and 87.My gloom lifted somewhat in the early Venebles /Sugar era with the youngsters we had.Then went again,when they "fell out".
However, i am more positive now than i have ever been in my life.We need to get over the line with a trophy though.All the successful dynasties since the 70s(Liverpool.Mancs etc) have said winning becomes a habit.
 
MVP said:
I don't think so, then again I never thought in a 100 lifetimes we would be in a champions league final that we should have won. Even now I have trouble believing that it was real, I've almost wiped it from my memory because of the result.
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I wish I could wipe it as I’m still gutted and get wound up just seeing anyone wearing a Dipper top!
 
harry7 said:
There is a logic behind some of the clubs timing. We could have spent 200-300m on players 2 years ago and we would not have beaten City or Liverpool over the previous 2 seasons.

We spent big in the last 2 windows and got in a new coach. We can see City decline as some of their players age and Liverpool may enter a period of transition after this season if indeed Mane and Salah are sold as rumoured. United are carrying too much dead wood and Roman seems to have lost the desire to open his checkbook at Chelsea.

So, next season could indeed prove a good chance for us to have a crack at the league title.
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1.And our current form on the pitch is second to none. We can defend and score freely.
2. We can't buy a win.
3.We are 8th in the table.
4. We haven't lost since covid 19.
Based on the above, "So, next season could indeed prove a good chance for us to have a crack at the league title."
Cuckoo Land. 😁
 
harry7 said:
There is a logic behind some of the clubs timing. We could have spent 200-300m on players 2 years ago and we would not have beaten City or Liverpool over the previous 2 seasons.

We spent big in the last 2 windows and got in a new coach. We can see City decline as some of their players age and Liverpool may enter a period of transition after this season if indeed Mane and Salah are sold as rumoured. United are carrying too much dead wood and Roman seems to have lost the desire to open his checkbook at Chelsea.

So, next season could indeed prove a good chance for us to have a crack at the league title.
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We couldn't even have a go at a crack in a wall.
 
harry7 said:
- Kane, Sissoko, Son all coming back from injury. Big players for us.

- Lo Celso looking like he will become a very good player.

- Ndombele has to get fit eventually right?

- Lamela will be like a new signing.


Our squad actually looks very good on paper. Jan and Foyth most likely to be moved on. Bring in 2 full backs and we will look very strong.

If you want any improvements on this; we have to take the risk and sell 2 of our star players - Kane, Son, Alli.

Lloris
Aurier - Toby - Sanchez - Davies
Sissoko - Lo Celso - Ndombele
Alli - Kane - Son

Bench Options : Moura, Dier, Jan, Sess, Bergjwin, Tanganga, Fernandes, Lamela, Winks, Skipp, Foyth, Gazza
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Yes Aurier and Davies are excellent full backs, the best in the PL so is Toby and Sanchez. Ndombele the best midfielder in Europe, Lloris the safest hands ever in any league, Alli's form in the last 3 seasons has been so special. Who needs signings!!!

Once the lock down is over, I will pay for your holiday to cuckoo and Disney land. In the mean time, pls stop taking whatever you are taking. On serious note, you are typical example of a deluded fan 😁
 
harry7 said:
- Lamela will be like a new signing.
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SouthStand Billy said:
If we keep this bunch of players then yes.

If we start seeing a few go then it would be a struggle unless we replaced each one with an upgrade, but that's easier said than done.

If we were in the new stadium and this was our second season there, I honestly think we'd win the league..
We won't get close as the whole Wembley experience is turning into a disaster.
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Not a disaster, we beat Dortmund, and did not lose against Swansea so I think we will get use to Wembley.
 
Without serious investment, no.

We are punching well above our weight right now and have over achieved the last two seasons. It's rare that you win the league by over achieving. Leicester aside.

I do however believe we will win the league within the next 70 odd years.
 
To be honest, I never thought we'd be in the position we are now. If you had asked me 5 years ago I would have said no. Now though I can see it as a possibility especially as we have kept going deep into the season.

So yes I think we can win it, as to when well that's another thing entirely...
 
Guido said:
I still say we are title contenders. I love saying that and love the fact that I believe that's the case. I've never said that in my entire life supporting the club, despite seeing us finish 3rd a small handful of times, it never felt back then that we were challenges, where it does now.

Our chances are slimmer than Utd, Citeh or Chavs for obvious financial reasons (even if a billion pounds dropped into our bank account we would still be behind those close who's financial muscle goes back many years) but to be in the conversation as contenders is a buzz for me and I'm loving it. It feels so different than pinning our hopes on a Cup to look credible, there is no disputing how good we are, the league doesn't lie.
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Agreed mate.
Just being mentioned as possible champions in feb/march the past two seasons is something i thought i'd never see.
onwards and upwards :)
 
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