They aren't "PR issues". He's on tape raping a woman. We don't need that kind of scum at this club.
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They aren't "PR issues". He's on tape raping a woman. We don't need that kind of scum at this club.
Can’t lie but feel annoyed if we miss out on Robertson. Would fill a void at LB for free which means that that money can be spent elsewhere (like a solid, elite LW or ST), and would be a big voice in the dressing room as well. Hopefully his family pursues him to stay in England.
I don't watch them, but RDZ has a positive history with Gouiri, right? Seems alright.
A letter to our supporters from Non-Executive Chairman, Peter Charrington.
Dear Supporters,
On Sunday, despite a season that gave you so little, you gave everything. A full stadium, full voice, full belief, until the final whistle. I have thought carefully about how to begin this letter, and in the end that moment said it better than I can. It is why we owe you honesty about where we have fallen short, and what we are committed to now.
Last September, we recognised that something seismic had to change at Spurs. The Lewis family stepped in and authorised a full reset. That decision was not taken lightly, and it came later than it should have. But what has been put in motion is real, and it marks a genuine break from what had come before.
As part of that process, we discovered some uncomfortable truths. The qualities that make Spurs distinct, our football, our ambition, the connection between the team and its supporters, had been allowed to fade. Football success had not been driving our decisions. We did not have the right expertise in key roles. We did not build squads good enough to compete in the most demanding league in the world. Two 17th place finishes in a row is not acceptable, and we will not dress it up as anything other than falling well short of what this Club expects.
Since September, we have restructured leadership across the Club, with a refreshed executive and football structure. Most of this team are already in post and others will arrive in the coming weeks. The Board are committed to this leadership group and will give them the stability and support they need to run this Club in the right way.
Roberto De Zerbi is signed as Men's Head Coach for five years, a reflection of our belief in his ability and our commitment to build back to where we need to be. He is passionate, committed and positive in everything he does, and represents the kind of football and ambition that Tottenham Hotspur should stand for.
Our commitments to you are clear:
• We will build a squad, led by Roberto as Head Coach, with the right blend of experience, youth and leadership to compete at the highest levels of Premier League and European football.
• We will invest across multiple transfer windows to rebuild, balance and strengthen, with this summer representing an important first step in that work.
• We will continue to modernise our football operation, with a significant focus on raising standards across medical and performance.
• We will increase investment in the Academy to ensure that the pathway from youth football to the first team is one of the strongest in the country.
• We will build on a strong season for Spurs Women by continuing to invest in a world-class women's team, led by Martin Ho.
Since becoming Chairman, I have realised that Spurs fans are built differently. I have seen it over and over again in the last nine months, across every generation, in every conversation. Even in the darkest of seasons, you showed up and carried this team. That loyalty is not something we take for granted. It is something we are determined to be worthy of.
There has been speculation about ownership and the future direction of the Club. Let us be direct. Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale. The Lewis family are wholly committed to this Club and to this rebuild. They will provide the stability and investment needed at every level to move us forward, and they see that as a long-term responsibility, not a short-term fix.
This season fell well short of what Tottenham Hotspur demands. We must be in the fight with the best teams in this league, every season, and we are rebuilding this Club with that standard in mind.
This Club lives in the hearts of everyone who has ever loved it. It has been carried through living rooms and stands, weekends and long journeys home.
We will get back to where we belong.
Peter Charrington
Edit. Found the statement.
My squad audit
Sell: Vicario, Dragusin, Romero, Sarr, Solomon, Veliz, Scarlett
Sell (if we get a good offer): Philips, Devine, Donley
Release: Bissouma, Davies, Kolo Muani, Dorrington
Loan : Souza (Europe), Odobert (To EPL team after injury return), Yang (Europe), Takai (Europe), Moore (To EPL team), Lankshear (Championship with recall clause)
Loan Recall: Vuskovic
Buys:
Goalkeeper- I like the idea of James Trafford competing with Kinsky for Number 1.
Left Back: Robertson seems done deal
Centre Back: Sensei seems done deal
Centre Midfield: Mateus Fernandes will certaintly leave West Ham
Right Wing: Akliouche
Left Wing: Junior Kroupi is the next big thing
Attacking Midfield: Try again on Gibbs-White release clause
Striker: Marmoush
Sell: Vicario, Dragusin, Romero, Sarr, Solomon, Veliz, Scarlett
Sell (if we get a good offer): Philips, Devine, Donley
Release: Bissouma, Davies, Kolo Muani, Dorrington
Loan : Souza (Europe), Odobert (To EPL team after injury return), Yang (Europe), Takai (Europe), Moore (To EPL team), Lankshear (Championship with recall clause)
Loan Recall: Vuskovic
Buys:
Goalkeeper- I like the idea of James Trafford competing with Kinsky for Number 1.
Left Back: Robertson seems done deal
Centre Back: Sensei seems done deal
Centre Midfield: Mateus Fernandes will certaintly leave West Ham
Right Wing: Akliouche
Left Wing: Junior Kroupi is the next big thing
Attacking Midfield: Try again on Gibbs-White release clause
Striker: Marmoush
I'm agnostic regarding Robertson.
Past his prime but he would bring great experience and is a good leader on the park.
We need a strong dressing room mentality next year.
Past his prime but he would bring great experience and is a good leader on the park.
We need a strong dressing room mentality next year.
Since September, we have restructured leadership across the Club, with a refreshed executive and football structure. Most of this team are already in post and others will arrive in the coming weeks. The Board are committed to this leadership group and will give them the stability and support they need to run this Club in the right way.
Funny one, I imagine his preference would be to stay in the PL and you'd assume his wife and kid/kids would prefer to stay in England. Also I doubt Juve would offer higher wages.
But if he's slowing down (32 currently), he may be better suited to Serie A over the next few years. And, of course, Juve can offer European football.
I'd welcome him, but also wouldn't lose sleep over him not coming. The most important thing is that De Zerbi actually wants him, because this was very much a 'club' transfer when mooted in January.
I’m okay with nearly all of that. I’d rather all the loanees — especially the Asian lads — stay in England and acclimatize. I want them all to get loans at the highest possible level that they’ll play regularly. I think, in Lankshear’s case, that could be a promoted team or Championship contenders.
I’m also really high on the Fernandes kid at West Ham
I don’t see us getting Marmoush given the absolutely ridiculous salary that City are paying him. I’m not sold on Trafford although we benefit from a back-up keeper being home-grown and not taking up an overseas slot — I was hearing Darlow as a number two. Personally, I would like to upgrade at LB but don’t think that will happen if Robertson comes in to spot Udogie. I’m keeping Ash Phillips too.
Ben IS the man.
For those doubting Alex Scott, I beg you to watch his masterclass v. Man City a couple of weeks ago.
The way he mastered that midfield and made a joke of City's press was brilliant.
The way he mastered that midfield and made a joke of City's press was brilliant.
Is he the bloke with the hair?
Just more nonsense. Reads really well, but since September, nothing has really changed. Not sacking Frank months before, the hilarious January transfer window, Igor at the wheel. It should have resulted in us going down, but we got out of it by the skin of our teeth.A letter to our supporters from Non-Executive Chairman, Peter Charrington.
Dear Supporters,
On Sunday, despite a season that gave you so little, you gave everything. A full stadium, full voice, full belief, until the final whistle. I have thought carefully about how to begin this letter, and in the end that moment said it better than I can. It is why we owe you honesty about where we have fallen short, and what we are committed to now.
Last September, we recognised that something seismic had to change at Spurs. The Lewis family stepped in and authorised a full reset. That decision was not taken lightly, and it came later than it should have. But what has been put in motion is real, and it marks a genuine break from what had come before.
As part of that process, we discovered some uncomfortable truths. The qualities that make Spurs distinct, our football, our ambition, the connection between the team and its supporters, had been allowed to fade. Football success had not been driving our decisions. We did not have the right expertise in key roles. We did not build squads good enough to compete in the most demanding league in the world. Two 17th place finishes in a row is not acceptable, and we will not dress it up as anything other than falling well short of what this Club expects.
Since September, we have restructured leadership across the Club, with a refreshed executive and football structure. Most of this team are already in post and others will arrive in the coming weeks. The Board are committed to this leadership group and will give them the stability and support they need to run this Club in the right way.
Roberto De Zerbi is signed as Men's Head Coach for five years, a reflection of our belief in his ability and our commitment to build back to where we need to be. He is passionate, committed and positive in everything he does, and represents the kind of football and ambition that Tottenham Hotspur should stand for.
Our commitments to you are clear:
• We will build a squad, led by Roberto as Head Coach, with the right blend of experience, youth and leadership to compete at the highest levels of Premier League and European football.
• We will invest across multiple transfer windows to rebuild, balance and strengthen, with this summer representing an important first step in that work.
• We will continue to modernise our football operation, with a significant focus on raising standards across medical and performance.
• We will increase investment in the Academy to ensure that the pathway from youth football to the first team is one of the strongest in the country.
• We will build on a strong season for Spurs Women by continuing to invest in a world-class women's team, led by Martin Ho.
Since becoming Chairman, I have realised that Spurs fans are built differently. I have seen it over and over again in the last nine months, across every generation, in every conversation. Even in the darkest of seasons, you showed up and carried this team. That loyalty is not something we take for granted. It is something we are determined to be worthy of.
There has been speculation about ownership and the future direction of the Club. Let us be direct. Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale. The Lewis family are wholly committed to this Club and to this rebuild. They will provide the stability and investment needed at every level to move us forward, and they see that as a long-term responsibility, not a short-term fix.
This season fell well short of what Tottenham Hotspur demands. We must be in the fight with the best teams in this league, every season, and we are rebuilding this Club with that standard in mind.
This Club lives in the hearts of everyone who has ever loved it. It has been carried through living rooms and stands, weekends and long journeys home.
We will get back to where we belong.
Peter Charrington
Edit. Found the statement.
Heads should've rolled this morning. Look at AC Milan, finished 5th, and wholesale changes today. Vinai and Lange look to be secure in their jobs.more PR waffle puked out with big promises, that'll inevitably not be delivered on.
We need aot more than 3 players in. We need a central midfielder that can retain the ball, that should be paramount.
I don't necessarily disagree but we'll just have to wait and see.
If they fail this summer, then I'll be on the "out" train as much as I was with Levy but I do think the kids deserve this window to put their money where their mouths are.
Pretty reasonable. Shame I can't see us doing anything this logical.
Now watch us sell Richarlison and then spend the next three months scouting, monitoring, enquiring, in talks with, progressing and advancing negotiations with attackers until August 31 when we panic buy Grealish for £70m
Hope I'm wrong
Unfortunately people don't just improve their finishing.
Sure, they can home their technique, but finishing is about composure more than anything else.
There are few to little examples of players being in the early 20s already and poor finishers to then becoming good ones.
Alvaro Morato is a great example.
Has had some of the best attacking coaching ever across his career, but still an absolute donkey in front of goal because he has zero composure.
Unfortunately composure is a natural gift that can't be trained.
You hear all the time of players in training smashing the finishing drills, but then the bright lights and loud noises come out on matchday.