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We still sign his checksPoch still wearing that Spurs merch.
Its' such a shame he couldn't take us to that next level - he's a bit like an upgraded version of Jol - made a lot of people really love this club again, feel connected and moved us up to a different level then we were before they were in charge but ultimately couldn't take us to the next step that was needed.
Poch has stated there is no bad blood between him and the club.Must be a little awkward but fair play to both of them. Poch is looking good! Football management must take a fair amount out of you.
Didn't he say that he talks to Levy on the regular still because they are mates outside of work or something like that.Poch has stated there is no bad blood between him and the club.
If he was managing, say, Newcastle, that would be one thing, but he's currently not managing a club.
To be with his son signing a new contract at the club he managed for 5.5 years seems like a great moment for them both regardless of how it ended.
Waste of money.I'm pretty confident that the club has already decided to sign Max Aarons this summer. Done deal imo
We could sing the "magic" song again.I know that Maurizio is most likely not ready for the first team. But how weird would it be if he was integrated into the first team by the guy who replaced his dad?
Kind of hard with 50pIts' such a shame he couldn't take us to that next level
Perhaps Levy should start a GoFundMe page.For those wanting to spend 'big' money, worth looking at the 10 players Spurs have paid most for :
Ndombele £54m
Lo Celso £41m
Sanchez £36m
Sissoko £31m
Soldado £27m
Lamela £27m
Son £27m
Bergwijn £27m
Moura £26m
Sessegnon £24m (and Aurier the same)
Of those :
- Ndombele and Sessegnon, we are still waiting to see what they can do in our colours.
- Aurier,, Moura, Sissoko and Lamela I had hoped for more from their careers at Spurs, given the amounts we paid for them. No surprise to hear they are frequently on lists of players to sell.
- Soldado sadly a damp squib - just couldn't score
- Sanchez is turning out to be a solid player for us, might quibble about the price.
- Son and Lo Celso have fully justified their fees, whilst Bergwijn looking promising from the limited appearances he's made for us.
Overall, not sure Spurs have done well with players costing much more than £20m
Possibly good news that many of the players we will be buying this summer will be around that £20m mark (even if cash plus players deal) ?!
Oliver Twist at RB.....How sad does this sound.
Like a street urchin waiting to feed on the scraps.
Perhaps Levy should start a GoFundMe page.
Poll incoming. " Who lives in their mother's basement?"As sad as Barcelona having to swap a 23 year old playmaker for a 29 year old player playmaker from Juventus and 10m, just to get by.......and Juventus in real trouble already as more than half the team the wrong side of 30, so they need younger, not older players.
Only thing Spurs need to do but cant is to swap fans who have only lived in their mum's basements with fans who know the real world.
But otherwise Spurs will do just fine - we are not in 3rd division despite some 'fans' thinking we must be
Van der Vaart never got more than 7 goals in a season for Madrid.
If Jose knows the player well and it's a goer, I'm all for it.
Not sure if it's a complete waste, but I would rather sign Partey than Hojbjerg + Aarons.Waste of money.
With you 100% on this. I've watched and watched and waited but compared to Lewis. he's a busy bee, running around, looking good but in actuality, accomplishing very little. I just don't understand the hype.As was Trippier with Burnley.
As was Sessengon with Fulham.
.....Can anyone tell me what Norwich game I should watch if I'm to be seduced by the allure of Aarons?
Agreed. I don't honestly see a big difference between him and KWP except KWP is probably a better dribbler and Aarons is a little more physical.With you 100% on this. I've watched and watched and waited but compared to Lewis. he's a busy bee, running around, looking good but in actuality, accomplishing very little. I just don't understand the hype.
I know I keep saying this and I'm sorry to be boring but....Baldock, is exactly the type of RB for us imo.I like Aarons. He has pace, he can run up and down the right side all day, decent with the ball. All that's missing is some defensive nous but he will gain that the more he plays. I thought he was excellent in the championship
Most names being suggested for right back are young and play abroad. We can't be sure any of them are ready to play in the PL. They will also need time to adapt. I'm sure Mourinho will want to buy experience and that's why we were strongly linked with Meunier and imo if he doesn't get the experience he will just keep Aurier