As we now close the chapter of the Poch Era we now move into the Era of Jose and I for one am very optimistic!
Strategically I think that it is probably the best thing that we could have done.
Our squad was transitioning from a team of plucky youngsters into now mature professionals and looking forward I feel that this squad could be seriously well suited to Jose. However we probably need a few more signings, a new forward and rightback springs to mind.
Kane is probably the best centre forward the league has seen since Drogba. We have 4 very good wingers, one of whom is one of the best players in the league (Son). A world class keeper and some very good central defenders to choose from. Now with Hojbjerg we are adding more steel to the midfield and the key to our success will be how well we can get the best out of the other players that have lost their form.
By that I mean:
Alli: Dele needs to step up and become a consistent goalscorer from midfield. Jose will need to bring the best out of him.
Dier: Now we are seeing him take to the CB position he now needs to become our first choice. The leader at the back that attacks the ball, stands to be counted when things do not go our way, and puts his body on the line while at the same time being intelligent enough to make the right decisions at the right times!
Ndombele: The talent is there, the fitness is not. Jose has shown that he cannot deal well with player power (see Pogba) so this will be an interesting one.
LoCelso: I see nothing wrong with his application and I anticipate that having Hojbjerg will bring the best out of him. We just need to see some more end product.
I for one think that Jose will get at least 3 of these 4 players playing back at their peak and as a result we will start to become a real force again. Add to that his ability to get teams over the line tactically, his ability to create a siege mentality and his pragmatic approach (including turning the players into a "bunch of C**Ts"... but clever ones for 90 mins) then you never know how far we can go as a team.
Is anybody else optimistic?
The Era of Jose
posted on 13/8/20
Yeah, not really a shocker hes been quite poor since our side has been so dysfunctional.
He should stay another year, we need the HG player but unfortunately if he doesn't have a good season I would move him on for his career also.
posted on 13/8/20
comment by Christopher - High Priest of The Church of Ndo... (U20930)
posted 40 minutes ago
He's never going to really affect a match because his talents are only really seen in the final third
He can still be a very good player, the muller comparison works well
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Yeah - Muller is such a weirdly effective player. Got round the fact he's got no extraordinary physical or technical abilities with a phenomenal mentality and a real knack for off the ball movement and being in the right place at the right time.
Alli has technical ability in spades but just doesn't seem to have the mentality or natural positioning to fit into most sides whereas I'd back Muller to find a role in most teams because he's got the grit.
posted on 13/8/20
probably struggle for taker
posted on 13/8/20
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comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 13 minutes ago
I've never really rated dele alli, thinking that is he wasn't scoring, he wasn't affecting a match at all.
Even after that season he scored 20 goals, there was talks that he would be going to madrid and he's a superstar.
What happened to him, was I right in that if he didn't score he doesn't affect games, or have injuries etc taken their toll?
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I think you are being a tad unfair. Dele scored lots of important goals.
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Chelsea away, first win in about a century for a start.
Goals against City, United, Arsenal etc
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again...not my point. i said he scores goals
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So what's your gripe then?
posted on 13/8/20
I don't see it happening for Jose at Spurs. I did initially, the squad on paper looked well suited to him/had aspects of previous successful sides he'd built - Aurier acting as Maicon was a noticeable one straight away. And in general his best work happens at big clubs (either historical or aspiring) who have something to prove - it's why he worked at Chelsea 1st time around but something was missing the 2nd time, we had nothing left to prove - and Spurs certainly fit into that category right now. The underdog, us against the world strategy only works if there's actually a genuine sense it's true from the outside.
But my opinion's turned watching you lot last season. Usually 1st season Mourinho is fun, the football's not quite there yet (Chelsea 04-05 was the exception) but you visibly see improvements everywhere to the point you can visualize achieving the objective next season. He's had a few results you associate with this period of his runs, City & Arsenal (H), but not the performances along with them - by direct contrast in 13/14 our performances vs. both were FAR more convincing for different reasons.... City (A) that season was one of the most convincing sh!thouse performances I've ever seen, a genuine Mourinho "masterclass".
I honestly think Mourinho overestimated the quality of the squad when he accepted the job, so without really good recruitment (which he won't get) I think both he & the club are wasting each others time. Just my take.
posted on 13/8/20
Gripe? I’m not sure what youre on about. I’ve asked a question. And even mention he scores goals.
posted on 13/8/20
comment by Devil D.A. (U6522)
posted 32 minutes ago
I don't see it happening for Jose at Spurs. I did initially, the squad on paper looked well suited to him/had aspects of previous successful sides he'd built - Aurier acting as Maicon was a noticeable one straight away. And in general his best work happens at big clubs (either historical or aspiring) who have something to prove - it's why he worked at Chelsea 1st time around but something was missing the 2nd time, we had nothing left to prove - and Spurs certainly fit into that category right now. The underdog, us against the world strategy only works if there's actually a genuine sense it's true from the outside.
But my opinion's turned watching you lot last season. Usually 1st season Mourinho is fun, the football's not quite there yet (Chelsea 04-05 was the exception) but you visibly see improvements everywhere to the point you can visualize achieving the objective next season. He's had a few results you associate with this period of his runs, City & Arsenal (H), but not the performances along with them - by direct contrast in 13/14 our performances vs. both were FAR more convincing for different reasons.... City (A) that season was one of the most convincing sh!thouse performances I've ever seen, a genuine Mourinho "masterclass".
I honestly think Mourinho overestimated the quality of the squad when he accepted the job, so without really good recruitment (which he won't get) I think both he & the club are wasting each others time. Just my take.
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You're not alone. He's also been on a severe downhill gradient as a manager for the better part of a decade, which only exacerbates the issues
posted on 13/8/20
Not a bad take devil bruv
posted on 13/8/20
comment by Devil D.A. (U6522)
posted 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
I don't see it happening for Jose at Spurs. I did initially, the squad on paper looked well suited to him/had aspects of previous successful sides he'd built - Aurier acting as Maicon was a noticeable one straight away. And in general his best work happens at big clubs (either historical or aspiring) who have something to prove - it's why he worked at Chelsea 1st time around but something was missing the 2nd time, we had nothing left to prove - and Spurs certainly fit into that category right now. The underdog, us against the world strategy only works if there's actually a genuine sense it's true from the outside.
But my opinion's turned watching you lot last season. Usually 1st season Mourinho is fun, the football's not quite there yet (Chelsea 04-05 was the exception) but you visibly see improvements everywhere to the point you can visualize achieving the objective next season. He's had a few results you associate with this period of his runs, City & Arsenal (H), but not the performances along with them - by direct contrast in 13/14 our performances vs. both were FAR more convincing for different reasons.... City (A) that season was one of the most convincing sh!thouse performances I've ever seen, a genuine Mourinho "masterclass".
I honestly think Mourinho overestimated the quality of the squad when he accepted the job, so without really good recruitment (which he won't get) I think both he & the club are wasting each others time. Just my take.
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posted on 13/8/20
Lineker calling Nagelsmann mini Mourinho. What a compliment.