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Management So (hypothetically) who replaces Ange then?
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Poch coming back would still be the dream, as feel he has unfinished business, he would be great with our youth that are coming through. He would definitely lift the mood around the club. However, unless something big changes, it feels unlikely he would leave before the World Cup.
Other than Poch, here would be my shortlist who could work well within our structure and continue to try bring attacking football and long-term identity:
1. Thiago Motta (Free Agent)
Just sacked by Juventus (wrongly, in my opinion but Juve is currently a basket case of a club behind the scenes). Had Bologna playing some of the best football in Serie A—modern, progressive, and fearless. He’d be a brilliant long-term project coach if we want to build properly.
2. Sebastian Hoeneß (Stuttgart)
One of the most exciting coaches in Europe right now. High-energy pressing football, smart tactically, and great with developing players. Feels like a top-level coach in the making.
3. Simone Inzaghi (Inter Milan)
A winner—tactically sharp, excellent in big games, and has transformed Inter into a machine. We would go back to a back 3 in a 3-5-2 so adjustments at Spurs needed. But, he brings structure, tactically astute and a winning mentality. Does have a short temper though.
4. Xavi (Free Agent)
Now available after leaving Barça. Strong identity, promotes youth, and possession-based football.
5. Francesco Farioli (Ajax)
Doing a great job at Ajax with a modern, structured style. Young, data-driven coach who builds from the back and improves players. Definitely one for the future—and maybe even the present. Probably was the brains behind De-Zerbi’s Brighton side.
6. Michel (Girona)
Girona were sensational under him last season getting them 3rd and CL. Attacking, brave football, and tactically innovative. Slight concern about how he’d operate outside the City Football Group, but definitely a bold, exciting option.
7. Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
Turned Bournemouth into an aggressive, pressing side. Now settled in the Premier League and looks tactically adaptable. Smart pick if we want someone already proven in England.
8. Thomas Frank (Brentford)
Knows the league, excellent with structure and recruitment. Less flashy than others, but solid. Could he handle a big-club step up? That’s the big question.
Best Fit Right Now?
With Motta now available again, he’d be top of my list—progressive, bold, and ready for a project.
Although I really like Hoeneß or Farioli would be a great shout if we want to commit to long-term footballing identity.
Other than Poch, here would be my shortlist who could work well within our structure and continue to try bring attacking football and long-term identity:
1. Thiago Motta (Free Agent)
Just sacked by Juventus (wrongly, in my opinion but Juve is currently a basket case of a club behind the scenes). Had Bologna playing some of the best football in Serie A—modern, progressive, and fearless. He’d be a brilliant long-term project coach if we want to build properly.
2. Sebastian Hoeneß (Stuttgart)
One of the most exciting coaches in Europe right now. High-energy pressing football, smart tactically, and great with developing players. Feels like a top-level coach in the making.
3. Simone Inzaghi (Inter Milan)
A winner—tactically sharp, excellent in big games, and has transformed Inter into a machine. We would go back to a back 3 in a 3-5-2 so adjustments at Spurs needed. But, he brings structure, tactically astute and a winning mentality. Does have a short temper though.
4. Xavi (Free Agent)
Now available after leaving Barça. Strong identity, promotes youth, and possession-based football.
5. Francesco Farioli (Ajax)
Doing a great job at Ajax with a modern, structured style. Young, data-driven coach who builds from the back and improves players. Definitely one for the future—and maybe even the present. Probably was the brains behind De-Zerbi’s Brighton side.
6. Michel (Girona)
Girona were sensational under him last season getting them 3rd and CL. Attacking, brave football, and tactically innovative. Slight concern about how he’d operate outside the City Football Group, but definitely a bold, exciting option.
7. Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
Turned Bournemouth into an aggressive, pressing side. Now settled in the Premier League and looks tactically adaptable. Smart pick if we want someone already proven in England.
8. Thomas Frank (Brentford)
Knows the league, excellent with structure and recruitment. Less flashy than others, but solid. Could he handle a big-club step up? That’s the big question.
Best Fit Right Now?
With Motta now available again, he’d be top of my list—progressive, bold, and ready for a project.
Although I really like Hoeneß or Farioli would be a great shout if we want to commit to long-term footballing identity.
This is much less true when Maddison plays than Kulusevski. Maddison sees much more "midfield" ball than Kulusevski, and Maddison will drop back into deep midfield and help us play out (eg the fantastic goal against AZ).
I only dip into this discussion from time to time because the new
“ must have “ candidate changes more often than some of us change our underwear.
Why is McKenna suddenly, seemingly out of the wish-list ? He seems qualified , gifted , credible and keen . And presumably wouldn’t break Daniel’s heart / the bank ; in terms of what it would take to get him .
Also as a complete aside ; might it be time to remove the word
“ hypothetically “ from the thread title ? Although I admit it adds a bit of comedic irony to it .
“ must have “ candidate changes more often than some of us change our underwear.
Why is McKenna suddenly, seemingly out of the wish-list ? He seems qualified , gifted , credible and keen . And presumably wouldn’t break Daniel’s heart / the bank ; in terms of what it would take to get him .
Also as a complete aside ; might it be time to remove the word
“ hypothetically “ from the thread title ? Although I admit it adds a bit of comedic irony to it .
Still have my vote on Xavi.
Pretty sure we will never do it but he's the best fit for a club that said it wants to build an identity around attacking front-foot football, dominating the ball, building with young players, and integrating academy talent.
Fuck Glasner. Silva for me
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Fuck Silva. I'd rather we went for McKenna. Definitely Glasner over Silva for me.
On the other hand. Everyone is better than Ange. I think we would be in a better situation now without manager than with Ange.
People who still get surprised over so called Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx / commentator's curse, and try to use that elementary statistical phenomenon as a stick to beat this or that manager are hilarious.
Any manager whose stock is rising is a flavour of the month, whatever that means. This isn't the gotcha that you think it is.
Any manager whose stock is rising is a flavour of the month, whatever that means. This isn't the gotcha that you think it is.
Ryan Mason has more votes than Simone Inzaghi
We don't need anymore names on the list.
A team finally goes to Nottingham Forrest and parks the bus and says show us what you go. And for the first time all season, Forrest look absolutely toothless in possession and overly direct. Unable to build patterns and show patience when allowed on that ball. Its a different ball game once teams treat you like a big team. No transitions or counter attacks today. Just a gritty Everton side who knew how to frustrate them.
Nuno has done a fantastic job at Forrest and they've exceeded all expectations but he still has the same limitations. Not enough patterns of play in possession. I've the exact same concerns about Thomas Frank. Its a different ball game when teams sit against you. All year long teams have been playing into forrest hands and leaving themselves open for their deadly counter attacks.
Nuno has done a fantastic job at Forrest and they've exceeded all expectations but he still has the same limitations. Not enough patterns of play in possession. I've the exact same concerns about Thomas Frank. Its a different ball game when teams sit against you. All year long teams have been playing into forrest hands and leaving themselves open for their deadly counter attacks.
The future of our club comes from the advice of troy deeney. A gooner and ex watford player. Brilliant.
Troy Deeney urges Tottenham to appoint 'perfect' young manager he's found even scarier than Sean Dyche
Troy Deeney urges Tottenham Hotspur to replace Ange Postecoglou with Marco Silva, a manager he finds scarier than Sean Dyche.tbrfootball.com
Troy Deeney urges Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou with Marco Silva
The manager in question is Marco Silva, who has been going from strength to strength at Fulham over the past few years.
Tottenham have added Silva to their list of managerial targets in wake of his efforts in turning the West London club into a stable Premier League outfit.
Deeney, who Silva managed in his time at Watford, has claimed that his former manager is ‘more than ready’ to take the job on.
Indeed, Deeney believes that Silva would be able to turn Spurs’ fortunes around in a matter of months.
“Marco is more than ready,” Deeney said on talkSPORT.
“The biggest compliment you could take for Marco Silva is that, if you look at all the people that are around him – his staff – they’ve been poached, because they (other clubs) want Marco Silva, but they go and get the people off his branches.
“He’s ready for a big team. I think he’d be perfect for Spurs if they would allow him to just go and take over and not get involved too much from up above.
“I think he’d change the culture of that place within three months. Marco is definitely ready. Fulham are on a good trajectory but I think they’ll struggle to keep him long term.”
What Troy Deeney said about Marco Silva’s ruthlessness
Last year, Deeney named Silva as the scariest manager he has ever worked with – more so than Sean Dyche.
Deeney, speaking to the Football First podcast on BBC Sounds, revealed how up front Silva was about how “slow” he was as a player.
“Sean Dyche would have to be up there, but do you know who was, but it was more for his ruthlessness? Marco Silva,” said Deeney.
“Small in stature, a nice guy but he’ll cut you off. It’s his way or no way.
“When he came in at Watford, and bear in mind I was doing alright, he wanted more pace up front which is fine.
“He signed Andre Gray, and he said to me: ‘You’re a legend, I don’t want to be disrespectful, but you’re slow.’ And I was like: ‘OK, I can’t do anything about that.’
“He said: ‘You’re a nice guy but you’re just too slow’ and just walked off. It was just ‘this is why he’s in, deal with it’. He was just straight.
“I’ve got a great relationship with him now and I’ve been into Fulham to see him but we’ve never really spoken about it actually.”