returning this week. Finally some light at the end of the tunnel for Ange.
Vicario
Udogie
Maddison
Odobert
Johnson
all expected to return. Hopefully the three main men, Romero, Micky and Solanke will return shortly after. Maybe next week. Imagine having seven or eight players returning fresh by say March, it would be like signing seven or eight new players at the most important part of the season.
These returning players are going to make such a massive difference. The team will be unrecognisable from the side that started at Anfield and Villa Park. Probably seven or eight different starters.
For Man United it would be good if maybe a line up something like this could start, give some of the players a much needed rest.
Vicario
Spence
Danso
Gray
Udogie
Bissouma
Maddison
Sarr
Odobert
Johnson
Tel
Bench
Kinsky
Porro
Davies
Bentancur
Bergvall
Son
Kulu
Moore
at least the bench will be much stronger. Then as and when the two CBs and Solanke return, it will be even a stronger starting XI, and the bench will be even better.
Ange will be in the position then to get a settled side on the pitch, with a decent bench for the first time in months. The smile will surely return.
I have feeling the season will restart this coming week, and whilst United will not be easy, I reckon the returning players will make a massive difference for the last two or three months of the season. Just one game a week until the Europa is also going to help massively.
Onwards and upwards as they say.
COYS
Apparently quite a few players
posted on 11/2/25
comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Not sure it'll make much difference. Rot has set in.
Bournemouth have had crazy injuries but haven't compromised the quality of their football. Their coach has also clearly got a plan B and C and has noticeably improved the players. He seems on another level to Ange.
Can't think of one player Ange has improved.
Love watching Spurs games as you will see goals but it simply reminds me of when Ossie was managing Spurs 😂
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posted on 11/2/25
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 44 minutes ago
comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Not sure it'll make much difference. Rot has set in.
Bournemouth have had crazy injuries but haven't compromised the quality of their football. Their coach has also clearly got a plan B and C and has noticeably improved the players. He seems on another level to Ange.
Can't think of one player Ange has improved.
Love watching Spurs games as you will see goals but it simply reminds me of when Ossie was managing Spurs 😂
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8 players out since the 18th of Jan
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January last year?
posted on 11/2/25
comment by BelfastSpur (U15068)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
Not sure it'll make much difference. Rot has set in.
Bournemouth have had crazy injuries but haven't compromised the quality of their football. Their coach has also clearly got a plan B and C and has noticeably improved the players. He seems on another level to Ange.
Can't think of one player Ange has improved.
Love watching Spurs games as you will see goals but it simply reminds me of when Ossie was managing Spurs 😂
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8 players out since the 18th of Jan
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So nowhere as long as Spurs. And hardly any big cup games.
posted on 11/2/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 39 minutes ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle (U1608)
posted 2 minutes ago
The returning players didn't make a massive difference last season but yes they should do if Ange utilises the squad correctly. Ange will not be able to use the same tired injury excuse then.
Are the returning defenders going to prevent us conceding so many chances though, which has been a trend that's run through pretty much the whole of our season?
I've got a funny feeling we still might concede too many goals and defenders like Romero will get lambasted for not being switched on enough by some Spurs fans.
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It will make a massive difference getting your best goalie and defence back in harmony.
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Well it should improve us but by how much is the question. Is it going to make us go on a long unbeaten run? I'm not sure it will. Remember how we had 5 losses in 11 before the City game, after which we were then without our first team keeper and CBs.
Our poor form has been with us almost a year now.
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Never really had a settled XI for like 18 months now. Spurs did have some good wins earlier in the season, si they cannot be dismissed. Obvious with the better players, you will still get better performances.
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When does any team really have their full first team available from one week to the next? In any case, if you have a load of games, you have to rotate anyway.
They had good wins, some of which look overrated in retrospect. The bad losses are bad though and Ange is fortunate a number of times to not be on the end of more hammerings.
posted on 11/2/25
I've become something of an armchair Spurs fan since Archie signed. Keen to see him progress as I think he will in time. Hope results and vibe don't affect his development, you've a gem there I believe. Also impressed, mostly, with the young (is he Swedish?) Bergvald (other spellings probably exist!).
Good to see/hear the fans in the stands backing the team, turning more on the ownership. As an outsider looking in, that appears the root of your issue.
Question - Son. Always thought he was a great player. Is he suffering without Mr Kane by his side?
posted on 11/2/25
comment by VOF - Farke me I like wins ...... (U17124)
posted 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
I've become something of an armchair Spurs fan since Archie signed. Keen to see him progress as I think he will in time. Hope results and vibe don't affect his development, you've a gem there I believe. Also impressed, mostly, with the young (is he Swedish?) Bergvald (other spellings probably exist!).
Good to see/hear the fans in the stands backing the team, turning more on the ownership. As an outsider looking in, that appears the root of your issue.
Question - Son. Always thought he was a great player. Is he suffering without Mr Kane by his side?
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Yeah Archie looks good. I'm also excited to see how he progresses given the hype and the so far solid performances at such a young age, especially for such a big price tag. That can often be too much for a youngster.
As for Son, he has always had his lulls and purple patches in seasons, so has never been the most consistent player anyway. 3 seasons ago I would have put him in a world class tier but I think a combination of age, missing Kane, and managerial factors have weakened him.
posted on 11/2/25
Son looks fed up to be honest …..when Ange gets the boot I think we are going to see a lot of our senior players say what they really think
I do wish fans , especially rival ones who think they know it all , would stop comparing our situation to Bournemouth
Yeah they have injuries , for a month , maybe just under and played 1 game a week …..it’s a ridiculous comparison ….their squad players are fresh
Our squad players are on their knees
posted on 11/2/25
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
Son looks fed up to be honest …..when Ange gets the boot I think we are going to see a lot of our senior players say what they really think
I do wish fans , especially rival ones who think they know it all , would stop comparing our situation to Bournemouth
Yeah they have injuries , for a month , maybe just under and played 1 game a week …..it’s a ridiculous comparison ….their squad players are fresh
Our squad players are on their knees
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Son is the captain. He is supposed to lead by example, but he is doing anything but. Pretty sure with a fully fit squad, he would have been benched a while back.
posted on 11/2/25
Sandy, you should read Paull Robinson's comments about Tel !!
The kid's a manager's nightmare.