Timmy Tactics. Fucking legend.
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Timmy Tactics. Fucking legend.
I don't believe that to be true.If Jose wanted Piatek, we would have signed him.
That’s the same thing I said under Poch...
People keep trying to create a fake scenario where Levy buys players the managers don’t want.
Jose gambled on not being stuck with a bit part striker when Kane’s fit.
He gambled on Son.
He lost
He also said he didn’t want to sign one short termI don't believe that to be true.
Jose had publically said many times we need a striker whilst Poch had said many times he was happy with the squad.
Honestly we don't 100% know who was doing what when it came to recruitment in previous years... I mean when Poch said he was 100% happy with the squad I am certain that doesn't mean he would have declined Auoar and Sancho if Levy'd gone out and bought em.I don't believe that to be true.
Jose had publically said many times we need a striker whilst Poch had said many times he was happy with the squad.
But you used Piatek as an example and that was a long term deal he eventually went for.
Poch got us to a CL final and 4 successive top four finishes without investment though. Let alone a whole fucking new team.He needs a new RB, a DM a LB, a CB, a back up striker and a first choice CM like Sissoko fit
He's an awful DM. Playing in a spot where we should have a DM doesn't make you a DM.Poch referred to Winks multiple times as a defensive midfielder. And Mourinho recently referred to him as a reason Wanyama wasn't needed in the CL squad.
Amazed there are still people who don't realise that's what position he plays.
We wanted a loan for Piatek which is why it never happened.But you used Piatek as an example and that was a long term deal he eventually went for.
Poch referred to Winks multiple times as a defensive midfielder. And Mourinho recently referred to him as a reason Wanyama wasn't needed in the CL squad.
Amazed there are still people who don't realise that's what position he plays.
Come on, they aren't children and they aren't naive. He didn't say anything incorrect, that the players didn't already know and he is able to help deflect a poor performance.Yeah, great motivational words for the team you pick to play. They must walk on the pitch feeling ten feet tall.
While I agree, at this point it really doesn't matter. Jose needs to stop moping and figure it out.I don't believe that to be true.
Jose had publically said many times we need a striker whilst Poch had said many times he was happy with the squad.
Without investment?Poch got us to a CL final and 4 successive top four finishes without investment though. Let alone a whole fucking new team.
Maybe it's time to finally wake up and admit it's not the manager that's the problem. Its Levy and Lewis.
We all make mistakes mate. I own mine. Time for you to own yours
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While I agree, at this point it really doesn't matter. Jose needs to stop moping and figure it out.
Use Parrott. Have Dele as a false 9. Something besides how we setup today. Even RBL was better.
Dier (or Skipp) should be playing no doubt. Our MF has no balance without a DCM.He does need time but if you don’t go after a DM then you should be playing the one you have.
It’s costing us.
People have even stopped arguing against me on that now, it’s just at that stage where no one wants to admit Dier should have been given a run of games and integrated by now.
That’s all on Jose. We are exposed every game.....for the simple reason we don’t have defensive midfielder on the pitch.
Put five defenders on.....didn’t help did it
This is all about the manager fella.
Who employs / sacks the manager mate
I wouldn't describe him as a specialist DM, but rather a central midfielder, but I think I see where you are coming from. And what I will say next is not directed at you, as I think we are of the same mind on this. Many teams play with 2 central midfielders, and a central midfielder has got to be able to make it difficult for the opposition to play, regardless of whether or not he is good (or supposedly good) with the ball. You have got to get about the place, you have got to kick people, use your elbows, etc. If you cannot press aggressively, position yourself so as to block passing lanes and are too scared to receive the ball under pressure, where are you going? Being as bad as he is from a defensive/physical strength POV, he has got to offer a great deal more with the ball. So when I see him hiding when we are taking throw-ins, hiding when our CBs are trying to build from the back and passing backwards at inappropriate times, I despair.Poch referred to Winks multiple times as a defensive midfielder. And Mourinho recently referred to him as a reason Wanyama wasn't needed in the CL squad.
Amazed there are still people who don't realise that's what position he plays.