I think that’s what’s likely going to happen, unless we are in clear and present danger of relegation. If that happens, we’d better hope whoever we give the rescue mission to succeeds (cue fat Sam gifs
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I think that’s what’s likely going to happen, unless we are in clear and present danger of relegation. If that happens, we’d better hope whoever we give the rescue mission to succeeds (cue fat Sam gifs
).
Disagree.Top end talent is top end talent regardless of the manager's particular "style of play".
Not a more obvious example is needed that PSG having Neymar, Mbappe and Messi, and Poch struggling because all 3 were unwilling to press consistently.
Salah has gone from player of the year to scapegoat in 6 months.
PSG had Messi?
Yeah, older Messi. Money talks.
Today vs Sunderland was marginally better from Frank- his starting lineup was more attacking than I expected. Losing Kudus early was extremely unfortunate.
I'd still rather have a coach who see the players differently than Frank does. I don't like Bergvall or Gray playing the 10 at all, nor do I like Frank playing Richy ST instead of LW, especially while we have RKM, who is slower than Richarlison, bigger, stronger and holds up the ball better. I just don't think Thomas views the players and the game in the best way, and at our next good opportunity, hope they can find someone else to bring in who does.
I'd still rather have a coach who see the players differently than Frank does. I don't like Bergvall or Gray playing the 10 at all, nor do I like Frank playing Richy ST instead of LW, especially while we have RKM, who is slower than Richarlison, bigger, stronger and holds up the ball better. I just don't think Thomas views the players and the game in the best way, and at our next good opportunity, hope they can find someone else to bring in who does.
They just don't seem to buy in to Frank. That's the issue. They are humans.
The entire squad would probably be shook to know Ange was sacked just weeks after having the best part of their lives. They moved on, perhaps thinking Frank could guide them better in ways Ange couldn't. But when Frank was even worse, the players seem to just give up on him.
People said these players are not professional. But it takes a great deal to work, much less putting in high performances, under unmotivational circumstances.
People can say how poor Ange was, all based on his 17th finish. But one thing we couldn't deny was how inspirational he had been to the WHOLE squad. Honestly that was probably the most united the team had been. They perpetually win together lose together, no muted apologies, but even more aspired to do better next game.
They don't do all kinds of stuffs to isolate themselves to the fans. Players came on for those injured and just as impactful. Which was why I felt so happy for every single one of them to get the Europa medal, because like Ange said, each and everyone played a part and made that happened.
And then now Frank being so dull and boring in his personality and set up, selling away Brennan so soon without a replacement and now Kudus injured just seemed like the biggest fuck up the players themselves will ridicule amongst themselves.
There did seem to be some confusion in the performance against Sunderland. There were moments where the whole team pressed the ball and put them under pressure - and this led to Spurs creating chances, including 3 or 4 times where Spurs should have scored on the break.
But it seemed that some players stopped pressing the ball entirely and sat off letting them have the ball (Gray, Odobert, Kolo, Tel), whilst others continued to press and fight for the ball (Porro, Bentancur, Richarlison). This seemed to cause Spurs to lose composure and Sunderland were able to take advantage as Spurs looked like a team not sure what the tactics were.
The subs made things worse, with Spence lacking to composure and discipline of Davies and Bergvall seemingly lost for what he was supposed to be doing and wondering around chasing the ball.
I'm not sure Spurs can go out and sign players better than what they already have. They just need to get them all on the same page, playing the same football. Are Spurs imposing their own style - or are they countering the opposition? You can't do both. And I am convinced the players are clear either way.
The Franatics wont like this post.
I wouldn't say its about getting the Pitch forks out, its just posters were willing to give the players a free pass and blamed finishing 17th all on the last Gaffer are now using the players as an excuse for our shocking inept at trying to score goals from open play, and Frank setting us up as Set piece FC.
And before its mentioned, I agree Ange should have been sacked, finishing 17th even though he won us a trophy was not good enough, I also don't think Frank is showing anything at all to say he will be a success here, yesterday is a prime example, we actually end up trying to play football yesterday in the first half, I guess its like the EL final though where the players were just listening to VDV and Romero, as soon as Frank gets them in at half time its park the bus and try to protect the 1-0 lead.
This is not a players issue, this is a manager who is to scared, I actually think he is a nice guy its just the job is to big for him, still he will have his pick of clubs in the summer - Forest, Palace or West ham.
Yeah this
We had at least 2 chances to put this game to bed before Sunderland got back into the match
The break with Porro passing to Muani for example
And the one where Richy delayed the pass
Perfect post and sums it up better than I have tried to, I just don't get how Frank is getting a Free pass and its now the players when Ange had us looking the same with no VDV or Romero at this stage last season, I also think he would have been chomping at the bit to get Xavi , RKM and Kudus - any way i'm not trying to make excuses for Ange, the league form was shocking and he paid the price, but last season was the exception , the season before we finished 5th yet we are all now having to lower our expectations , its fucking absurd!!!!
They have 6 players out at Afcon, are we really wanting to go there?
The only thing that’s stopping me wanting him out right now, is the lack of available.
candidates.
He’s the wrong guy and it’s another wasted season.
They don’t think other clubs have injuries.
I’m holding Romero accountable for Sunderland’s goal. I watched the replay a few times and he went missing on the Brobby one-two, did not follow the player. He’s a head case with poor concentration.
Moments of brilliance like reading the game well and anticipation won us a turnover high up the pitch yesterday but we can’t have the poor defensive lapses from him that occurs too often. I don’t think the captaincy has elevated his game, if anything I think he’s gone backwards.