Calling Ange an elephant is a bit harsh
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Who is to be that decent coach ? I'm not seeing any amongst the names mentioned so far , no stand outs at all
comment by Pedro Poridge at the love Parade (U6468)
posted 19 minutes ago
Calling Ange an elephant is a bit harsh
I
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Most think he needs to pack his trunk
Agree with all that
Current Squad with the addition of someone like Eze, a Box to Box Midfielder, a comparable CB should Romero go and a 2nd CF to replace Richie and I think this squad is good enough to compete for European football as well as challenge for a domestic cup
Like you I'm indifferent as to whether Ange stays or goes..... what worries me more than anything is that Ange admitted he changed his tactics to win the Europa..... Thats all well and good but its the 22 league losses than should have brought about change... not the prospect of saving his own ar5e and Levy from more abuse.
I'm delighted with the cup win but all it did was rescue a disaster of a season
Someone with a bit more common sense and pragmatism seems a better option to win games at a higher level and against better competition.
Ange talks a big game but doesn't win many..... I'd prefer a manager who talks less and wins more
I think Frank is a low profile guy that deserves a big job and I would have high hopes for him with greater resources at Spurs
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
its a good point you make about when Ange should have adapted our approach. He only really did when injuries or the cup competition forced it on him.
Its a bit of a risk to see whether he has learned from that and adaptor whether we just go back to type and be win or bust.
This summer could tell us a lot about what the future looks like and whether Levy is really committed to building on last years Cup win..... For example, I wouldn't be shocked but would be gutted if we ended up with someone like Dibbling for something like 55mln instead of paying something like 75mln to get the established version in Eze.... That would be classic levy.... sacrificing the opportunity to win for the opportunity of making a profit
Like you said Devon.... Don't wanna see any more kids this summer, we need experienced players that will set standards, have CL experience and have some experience of winning
I agree with pretty much every word. In terms of this paragraph:
'Within the squad I would say there are perhaps 2 starting positions that require filling with star quality and a further 2 that need to provide reliable, good quality back up. For me these are LW, DM/CM, FWD and LB in that order or priority. These are not massive changes, it's not starting from scratch, it's adding that small amount of real quality to move us to the next level and NOT building for a distant future.'
I think LW is more a winger who can play both sides. If you think about our LW, one thing we do have there compared to our RW is depth. Son, Tel (think he'll stay), Odobert, Moore. Whereas our only true RW is Johnson. So I'd be tempted to say that the new player in this position might fall into the 'quality back up' category. Someone like Trossard (obviously not him).
This in turn would allow one of the other needs to be bumped up in importance. For me the DM is most important, and if this releases the funds for Hugo Larsson I'd be all over him. Surely he'd like playing alongside Kulu and Bergvall.
comment by LordDowlias (U3236)
posted 38 minutes ago
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
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He was nowhere Spurs best coach. Who says he was?
Given even 50 per cent injuries next season, Spurs will be much much better in the Prem with the players they have and one or two additions that need to be starters. Ange needs to finish his project, and yes beating a Europa Cup win is going to be difficult. Only the CL and Prem wins probably top that. But surely that had to be the aim. More trophies have to be the target now. Just CL qualification doesn't do it anymore. Nothing beats actually getting over the line and winning trophies.
Personally would settle for an FA Cup win.
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 0 seconds ago
Given even 50 per cent injuries next season, Spurs will be much much better in the Prem with the players they have and one or two additions that need to be starters. Ange needs to finish his project, and yes beating a Europa Cup win is going to be difficult. Only the CL and Prem wins probably top that. But surely that had to be the aim. More trophies have to be the target now. Just CL qualification doesn't do it anymore. Nothing beats actually getting over the line and winning trophies.
Personally would settle for an FA Cup win.
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50 per cent less injuries*
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by LordDowlias (U3236)
posted 38 minutes ago
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
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He was nowhere Spurs best coach. Who says he was?
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The OP has said it, I have quoted it, almost perfect was his words, who else have you had that was almost perfect in the modern age ?
comment by LordDowlias (U3236)
posted 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
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You miss the point, and you are also talking shiiiit. He wasnt hounded out by Spurs fans.
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 5 minutes ago
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
comment by Pedro Poridge at the love Parade (U6468)
posted 3 hours, 12 minutes ago
Calling Ange an elephant is a bit harsh
I
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Anyway, thats enough from me on this topic, have a nice day Spurs fans.
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 5 minutes ago
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
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There were a lot of extenuating circumstances in his last (part season) which you can't ignore. Extenuating circumstances you seem to extend to Ange I might add.
Not sure its accurate to say he presided over an awful season. He never got the chance to finish it and I'm convinced he would have turned it around. We were only 12th (I think) and it was quite tight if I recall correctly.
It's funny how league position mattered to you then but now its not important for some reason.
Poch had enough in the bank to stay on in my opinion. We were playing good football and he got us close to competing for league titles as well as navigating us to a Champs League final, playing proper teams to get there. The team fluffed the final as much as he did.
In the end, Levy had his head turned by his managerial hero, Mourinho, and we all know how well that went.
I do agree though that him coming back prob isn't wise. I love him but my head says it won't work. He did have his chance, as you say, even if it did end very prematurely.
As for Ange, yes we got our long awaited trophy which was incredible, and deserved, but I don't think it was overly difficult and not sure it's a measure of how good he and the team really are. Time will tell I guess.
i also dont think that 17th is a measure of how good we are. Ange previously secured 5th, with squad which was markedly weaker than it now is, but with better luck with injuries (albeit still a lot of injuries), and the start of this season was not without issues but it was much better form than the latter part.
Need to get this manager situation sorted. I hope Ange goes but if not I will reluctantly back him, although I fear it will complicate things for next season and regardless of what squad we have, I won't be that optimistic.
Just want this club to give us some sort of clarification.
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 5 minutes ago
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
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Poch didn't work out?
He didn't win a trophy but he got top 4 regularly for 4 of the 5 seasons he was here. He gave us things we hadn't experienced in the PL before.
This is why people find it difficult to take you seriously.
Levy, time to deliver
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We`ll have a long wait
comment by Hawkeye78 (U22468)
posted 3 hours, 7 minutes ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 5 minutes ago
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
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There were a lot of extenuating circumstances in his last (part season) which you can't ignore. Extenuating circumstances you seem to extend to Ange I might add.
Not sure its accurate to say he presided over an awful season. He never got the chance to finish it and I'm convinced he would have turned it around. We were only 12th (I think) and it was quite tight if I recall correctly.
It's funny how league position mattered to you then but now its not important for some reason.
Poch had enough in the bank to stay on in my opinion. We were playing good football and he got us close to competing for league titles as well as navigating us to a Champs League final, playing proper teams to get there. The team fluffed the final as much as he did.
In the end, Levy had his head turned by his managerial hero, Mourinho, and we all know how well that went.
I do agree though that him coming back prob isn't wise. I love him but my head says it won't work. He did have his chance, as you say, even if it did end very prematurely.
As for Ange, yes we got our long awaited trophy which was incredible, and deserved, but I don't think it was overly difficult and not sure it's a measure of how good he and the team really are. Time will tell I guess.
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It wasn't just the league season. Although six months without an away win was shocking. Even Ange managed away wins. It was that he had been at the club for five years and delivered nothing. That is why he was sacked.
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posted on 3/6/25
Calling Ange an elephant is a bit harsh
I
posted on 3/6/25
Who is to be that decent coach ? I'm not seeing any amongst the names mentioned so far , no stand outs at all
posted on 3/6/25
comment by Pedro Poridge at the love Parade (U6468)
posted 19 minutes ago
Calling Ange an elephant is a bit harsh
I
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Most think he needs to pack his trunk
posted on 3/6/25
Agree with all that
Current Squad with the addition of someone like Eze, a Box to Box Midfielder, a comparable CB should Romero go and a 2nd CF to replace Richie and I think this squad is good enough to compete for European football as well as challenge for a domestic cup
Like you I'm indifferent as to whether Ange stays or goes..... what worries me more than anything is that Ange admitted he changed his tactics to win the Europa..... Thats all well and good but its the 22 league losses than should have brought about change... not the prospect of saving his own ar5e and Levy from more abuse.
I'm delighted with the cup win but all it did was rescue a disaster of a season
Someone with a bit more common sense and pragmatism seems a better option to win games at a higher level and against better competition.
Ange talks a big game but doesn't win many..... I'd prefer a manager who talks less and wins more
I think Frank is a low profile guy that deserves a big job and I would have high hopes for him with greater resources at Spurs
posted on 3/6/25
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
posted on 3/6/25
its a good point you make about when Ange should have adapted our approach. He only really did when injuries or the cup competition forced it on him.
Its a bit of a risk to see whether he has learned from that and adaptor whether we just go back to type and be win or bust.
posted on 3/6/25
*adapt or
posted on 3/6/25
This summer could tell us a lot about what the future looks like and whether Levy is really committed to building on last years Cup win..... For example, I wouldn't be shocked but would be gutted if we ended up with someone like Dibbling for something like 55mln instead of paying something like 75mln to get the established version in Eze.... That would be classic levy.... sacrificing the opportunity to win for the opportunity of making a profit
Like you said Devon.... Don't wanna see any more kids this summer, we need experienced players that will set standards, have CL experience and have some experience of winning
posted on 3/6/25
I agree with pretty much every word. In terms of this paragraph:
'Within the squad I would say there are perhaps 2 starting positions that require filling with star quality and a further 2 that need to provide reliable, good quality back up. For me these are LW, DM/CM, FWD and LB in that order or priority. These are not massive changes, it's not starting from scratch, it's adding that small amount of real quality to move us to the next level and NOT building for a distant future.'
I think LW is more a winger who can play both sides. If you think about our LW, one thing we do have there compared to our RW is depth. Son, Tel (think he'll stay), Odobert, Moore. Whereas our only true RW is Johnson. So I'd be tempted to say that the new player in this position might fall into the 'quality back up' category. Someone like Trossard (obviously not him).
This in turn would allow one of the other needs to be bumped up in importance. For me the DM is most important, and if this releases the funds for Hugo Larsson I'd be all over him. Surely he'd like playing alongside Kulu and Bergvall.
posted on 3/6/25
comment by LordDowlias (U3236)
posted 38 minutes ago
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
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He was nowhere Spurs best coach. Who says he was?
posted on 3/6/25
Given even 50 per cent injuries next season, Spurs will be much much better in the Prem with the players they have and one or two additions that need to be starters. Ange needs to finish his project, and yes beating a Europa Cup win is going to be difficult. Only the CL and Prem wins probably top that. But surely that had to be the aim. More trophies have to be the target now. Just CL qualification doesn't do it anymore. Nothing beats actually getting over the line and winning trophies.
Personally would settle for an FA Cup win.
posted on 3/6/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 0 seconds ago
Given even 50 per cent injuries next season, Spurs will be much much better in the Prem with the players they have and one or two additions that need to be starters. Ange needs to finish his project, and yes beating a Europa Cup win is going to be difficult. Only the CL and Prem wins probably top that. But surely that had to be the aim. More trophies have to be the target now. Just CL qualification doesn't do it anymore. Nothing beats actually getting over the line and winning trophies.
Personally would settle for an FA Cup win.
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50 per cent less injuries*
posted on 3/6/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by LordDowlias (U3236)
posted 38 minutes ago
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
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He was nowhere Spurs best coach. Who says he was?
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The OP has said it, I have quoted it, almost perfect was his words, who else have you had that was almost perfect in the modern age ?
posted on 3/6/25
comment by LordDowlias (U3236)
posted 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
"What we had under Poch was almost perfect. A decent and loved coach."
Sorry, I've got to disagree with this comment. You lot on here and the wider toxic Spurs fanbase hounded that poor man out of London.
Now you all look back on him as your best coach. You've gotta laugh.
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You miss the point, and you are also talking shiiiit. He wasnt hounded out by Spurs fans.
posted on 3/6/25
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
posted on 3/6/25
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 5 minutes ago
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
posted on 3/6/25
comment by Pedro Poridge at the love Parade (U6468)
posted 3 hours, 12 minutes ago
Calling Ange an elephant is a bit harsh
I
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well it was a very truncated post...
posted on 3/6/25
Comment deleted by Article Creator
posted on 3/6/25
Anyway, thats enough from me on this topic, have a nice day Spurs fans.
posted on 3/6/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 5 minutes ago
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
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There were a lot of extenuating circumstances in his last (part season) which you can't ignore. Extenuating circumstances you seem to extend to Ange I might add.
Not sure its accurate to say he presided over an awful season. He never got the chance to finish it and I'm convinced he would have turned it around. We were only 12th (I think) and it was quite tight if I recall correctly.
It's funny how league position mattered to you then but now its not important for some reason.
Poch had enough in the bank to stay on in my opinion. We were playing good football and he got us close to competing for league titles as well as navigating us to a Champs League final, playing proper teams to get there. The team fluffed the final as much as he did.
In the end, Levy had his head turned by his managerial hero, Mourinho, and we all know how well that went.
I do agree though that him coming back prob isn't wise. I love him but my head says it won't work. He did have his chance, as you say, even if it did end very prematurely.
As for Ange, yes we got our long awaited trophy which was incredible, and deserved, but I don't think it was overly difficult and not sure it's a measure of how good he and the team really are. Time will tell I guess.
posted on 3/6/25
i also dont think that 17th is a measure of how good we are. Ange previously secured 5th, with squad which was markedly weaker than it now is, but with better luck with injuries (albeit still a lot of injuries), and the start of this season was not without issues but it was much better form than the latter part.
posted on 3/6/25
Need to get this manager situation sorted. I hope Ange goes but if not I will reluctantly back him, although I fear it will complicate things for next season and regardless of what squad we have, I won't be that optimistic.
Just want this club to give us some sort of clarification.
posted on 3/6/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
posted 5 minutes ago
Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
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Poch didn't work out?
He didn't win a trophy but he got top 4 regularly for 4 of the 5 seasons he was here. He gave us things we hadn't experienced in the PL before.
This is why people find it difficult to take you seriously.
posted on 3/6/25
Levy, time to deliver
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We`ll have a long wait
posted on 3/6/25
comment by Hawkeye78 (U22468)
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comment by Blackpolespur (U9242)
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Good article as usual Dev ….i don’t agree with everything you always say but you always put your piece well
I do have to disagree with poch not being hounded out …..he most certainly was and levy bowed to fan pressure in sacking him
Most (me included) on here were baying for him to be sacked …..the form was atrocious and he was burned out and needed to go for his and the clubs sake …..the rebuild he wanted didn’t happen and it took its toll on him
Poch’s sacking at the time was the correct decision
A refreshed poch I’d welcome back but only if Ange can’t turn the league form round early next season
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Poch wasn`t hounded out by the fans. I called for his head admittedly towards the end. But it was inevitable he would be sacked after presiding over an awful season, after being at the club for five years without delivering. He certainly was not being hounded anywhere not what Ange has been by the fanbase. And Ange has delivered in two seasons what Pochettino could not do in five.
Personally I thought Pochettino`s time was up. I don`t think Ange`s time is up. He still has plenty to offer in my opinion.
I also would not want Pochettino anywhere near Spurs now. He had his stint. It didn`t work out first time, and it wouldn`t 2nd time around, judging on what he has achieved, or not achieved in the six years since he left. Stints at PSG and Chelsea were hardly worldies and he is now not doing a great job with the USA national team. So not sure why anyone would want him back. It would be a backward step.
All about opinions though.
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There were a lot of extenuating circumstances in his last (part season) which you can't ignore. Extenuating circumstances you seem to extend to Ange I might add.
Not sure its accurate to say he presided over an awful season. He never got the chance to finish it and I'm convinced he would have turned it around. We were only 12th (I think) and it was quite tight if I recall correctly.
It's funny how league position mattered to you then but now its not important for some reason.
Poch had enough in the bank to stay on in my opinion. We were playing good football and he got us close to competing for league titles as well as navigating us to a Champs League final, playing proper teams to get there. The team fluffed the final as much as he did.
In the end, Levy had his head turned by his managerial hero, Mourinho, and we all know how well that went.
I do agree though that him coming back prob isn't wise. I love him but my head says it won't work. He did have his chance, as you say, even if it did end very prematurely.
As for Ange, yes we got our long awaited trophy which was incredible, and deserved, but I don't think it was overly difficult and not sure it's a measure of how good he and the team really are. Time will tell I guess.
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It wasn't just the league season. Although six months without an away win was shocking. Even Ange managed away wins. It was that he had been at the club for five years and delivered nothing. That is why he was sacked.
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