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Manager Mauricio Pochettino

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suburbanexile said:
Another reason Poch might leave this summer: third season syndrome, ala Mourinho.
Poch has equally high (if not higher) expectations of his players in terms of workload.
Many of the players are going to the Euros. Double training sessions after that (not such a problem for the England players but maybe for the Belgiums who will actually get through the group stages).
Poch may struggle to replicate this season's form without new investments in players. The Q is: will Levy agree to this?
I'm still 50/50 but the more our form collapses, the more likely I think Poch might be off.
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The more our form collapses?

We lost what was a fairly even game against a good West Ham side, on a small shit pitch, when the ref allowed borderline rugby football.

We only got a draw against Woolwich, despite owning the game (11-4 shots on target, 26-10 shots) and forcing a record number of saves from their gk.

Against Dortmund we threw the game. With the lineup we played you can't say anything about our form based on that game.

Before the West Ham game we beat Swansea. Only 2-1, but we totally dominated the game. 34 shots, 15 on target.

We beat Fiorentina 3-0.

Before that we did lose against CP, in a game where we weren't brilliant, and only produced about twice their number of shots, with our 66% possession, but then we used a few backup players (Bentaleb, Onomah, Vorm, Son) and lacked a playmaker in the side.

Then we had the draw against Fiorentina.

Then there were 7 wins in a row.

I guess compared to the 7 wins our form might look unimpressive. But behind the results I can't see much to worry about.
 
suburbanexile said:
Another reason Poch might leave this summer: third season syndrome, ala Mourinho.
Poch has equally high (if not higher) expectations of his players in terms of workload.
Many of the players are going to the Euros. Double training sessions after that (not such a problem for the England players but maybe for the Belgiums who will actually get through the group stages).
Poch may struggle to replicate this season's form without new investments in players. The Q is: will Levy agree to this?
I'm still 50/50 but the more our form collapses, the more likely I think Poch might be off.
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I think you are overplaying your hand my friend.

Take it easy or you will be found out.
 
tbonepremier said:
The more our form collapses?

We lost what was a fairly even game against a good West Ham side, on a small shit pitch, when the ref allowed borderline rugby football.

We only got a draw against Woolwich, despite owning the game (11-4 shots on target, 26-10 shots) and forcing a record number of saves from their gk.

Against Dortmund we threw the game. With the lineup we played you can't say anything about our form based on that game.

Before the West Ham game we beat Swansea. Only 2-1, but we totally dominated the game. 34 shots, 15 on target.

We beat Fiorentina 3-0.

Before that we did lose against CP, in a game where we weren't brilliant, and only produced about twice their number of shots, with our 66% possession, but then we used a few backup players (Bentaleb, Onomah, Vorm, Son) and lacked a playmaker in the side.

Then we had the draw against Fiorentina.

Then there were 7 wins in a row.

I guess compared to the 7 wins our form might look unimpressive. But behind the results I can't see much to worry about.
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The only thing I will say T Bone.

I just hope this is the end of a blip and not the start of a slide.

I don't think it will be a slide. And if it is I blame Levy more than Poch. But we need to be aware.

Our next 2 games are so massive it's almost laughable considering its the shittest Villa I've seen in my life time and Bournemouth...fucking Bournemouth... at home.

A yield of six points is literally the minimum we should expect. If we get that I will be relaxed of top 4. And that is now the minimum we should have after the capitulation we have seen in the cups.

I think we will get 6 points. And I'm rarely optimistic with us. Anything less and we are in a spiral....

Momentum is so key in sports.
 
I'm not trolling, I am a spurs fan, I accept I look for the downsides and as I said before, I hope I'm wrong, both about the team's form and the manager staying.
I think there are reasons for concern over the fitness of the players. We may dominate possession, but I think some teams have worked out a way to play against us now, focusing on set-plays and counter-attacks.
And the draw vs Woolwich should be considered more a loss. I think Woolwich might use it to push on whereas that result might have affected the momentum/confidence in the side.
Like I say I hope I'm wrong. I'd still be happy with Top 4 and consider it a good season.
 
suburbanexile said:
And the draw vs Woolwich should be considered more a loss. I think Woolwich might use it to push on whereas that result might have affected the momentum/confidence in the side.
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That result has depressed me more than any other result in recent memory i think. It was the one that made me realise we haven't changed at all. Same old Tottenham, dissapointing.
 
Eskimo said:
That result has depressed me more than any other result in recent memory i think. It was the one that made me realise we haven't changed at all. Same old Tottenham, dissapointing.
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A draw against Woolwich the most depressing in recent memory? Shows how well we have been doing really doesn't it

Tim will be back in work soon don't worry!

:allitongue:
 
I think it's fair to say Poch over-rotated considering the calibre of our opponents at the weekend, and now he'll have to play a strong side in the 2nd leg to save face.

Still...

#POCHOUT
#MCCLARENIN
#SACKTHEBOARD
#NONEWSTADIUM
#ONLYGOTAFUCKINGSAINSBURYS
#MELT
 
Audere said:
The only thing I will say T Bone.

I just hope this is the end of a blip and not the start of a slide.

I don't think it will be a slide. And if it is I blame Levy more than Poch. But we need to be aware.

Our next 2 games are so massive it's almost laughable considering its the shittest Villa I've seen in my life time and Bournemouth...fucking Bournemouth... at home.

A yield of six points is literally the minimum we should expect. If we get that I will be relaxed of top 4. And that is now the minimum we should have after the capitulation we have seen in the cups.

I think we will get 6 points. And I'm rarely optimistic with us. Anything less and we are in a spiral....

Momentum is so key in sports.
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I agree. The only thing that worries me about the next couple of games is that I feel so confident and optimistic. I'm certain we will win.

Which is why I'm afraid we won't.
 
John Thomas said:
Levy will never change. And Levy is above all criticism. Those who question Him are gooner maggot cunt trolls.
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You know my views on the little one but I actually think this time he's learned to step back. He also knows that Poch likes to work to a budget & bring though the youngsters so he'd have to be a bit special to risk losing basically his dream manager. He's brought the fans & club more together than its been in a long time
 
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