Well the first major obstacles reached by the team have arrived. Also arriving is the predictable suggestions that the club has failed to sign enough players to cover injuries and suspensions.
One or two even suggesting the Ange’s position could be at risk after 3 defeats on the bounce, conveniently forgetting the first 10 matches which saw us top of the league.
Well, here is my take on things: If you had told me in July that after 13 matches we would be within 4 points of the top of the table I would have been delighted.
We have had a run of unfortunate and stupid things that are responsible, not Ange, not Daniel Levy. To lose Van De Ven, Maddison, Sarr, Bissouma, Perisic, Richardson to injury is almost catastrophic, but then to lose Romero & Udogie through stupidity just compounds how damaging the past few weeks have been.
Udogie is young and will hopefully learn from this, whilst Romero is a WC winner and I thought he had been showing a measured and mature approach until the Chelsea match, where he should have been sent off before the penalty incident. In fact I thought the earlier kick out was actually worst than his follow through tackle, one was definitely deliberate and the other marginal because it is almost impossible to stop a follow through in challenges like this. Having studs up made this look dangerous.
Forgetting the Chelsea debacle, we should have beaten Wolves and our failure to convert at the other end cost us with only 2 shots on target, plus against Villa we were much the better team. Cannot remember the last time a player got a hat trick of offside goals🤔 we seem to have suddenly become goal shy, but on the positive side the players who came in did remarkably better than some expected, despite some not having had much game time.
Ange seems to have signalled that Dier’s time is at an end, playing 2 full backs rather than him at the back.
Not expecting much from our visit to the Etihad, except an indication that our players will not lie down and roll over.
I have said all along that Ange needs at least two seasons to forge a new dynasty at Spurs, my opinion has not changed. In fact I think he has achieved remarkable progress in his short time in charge.
Our new football CEO Scott Munn & Technical Director Johan Lange are now responsible for recruitment and taking the club forward with Ange.
We also have to plan for January & February when we lose Bissouma, Sarr & Son to the AFCON & Asia Cup respectively.
So whilst it is not ideal losing 3 league games on the bounce (possibly 4 upcoming) I don’t think it is all doom and gloom. We still have a good chance of making the top 4/5 (think 5th qualifies for CL) and will almost certainly qualify for Europe next season.
Plus there is always the FA Cup, which our new style of football is made for.
Ange is a breath of fresh air and we need to embrace it and watch the club move forward under his stewardship.
COYS
So predictable!
posted on 28/11/23
Seems like it’s mostly wishful thinking going on here.
posted on 28/11/23
Sizzle…………you would be miserable if you won the lottery.
If you dislike things so much why don’t you go and support Chelsea as you live closer to them and they spend millions more than us!
posted on 28/11/23
I’m not miserable, I just have a different opinion, and quite clearly a better memory than most of you sheep.
posted on 28/11/23
comment by GeniusGreaves (U1302)
posted 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Sizzle…………you would be miserable if you won the lottery.
If you dislike things so much why don’t you go and support Chelsea as you live closer to them and they spend millions more than us!
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Genius, don't take any notice of Sizzle, he is clueless, and has a huge chip on his shoulder over most things, Spurs included. He is the most misery poster on the board, along with Ted.
posted on 28/11/23
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posted on 28/11/23
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 15 hours, 46 minutes ago
comment by GeniusGreaves (U1302)
posted 25 minutes ago
Thanks Sandy
Just out in Los Angeles visiting my daughter, catching flight home later today and arrive back in UK tomorrow afternoon.
Whilst disappointed yesterday, I am not down hearted at all as I know better things are on the horizon for Spurs.
People have just got to keep the faith and be patient, Spurs are genuinely a work in progress and providing Ange is supported with time and recruitment then the future looks bright indeed👍
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Safe journey back Genius.
I am up in Liverpool tomorrow, visiting a friend. May even meet some Liverpool supporters off the board.
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As though anyone is really interested
posted on 28/11/23
comment by GeniusGreaves (U1302)
posted 10 hours, 42 minutes ago
One thing we must not forget, is that until we move players on then we cannot replace them. It is really pure economic reality which we have to embrace.
Anyone who cannot see the current potential really does not have any faith or imagination. This could be a very exciting phase in the club’s history, especially after the dross that has been served up by Mourinho & Conte in recent years.
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I can understand why some fans may have lost some faith that this latest great new beginning will come to anything, this aint our first rodeo! but there really isnt any need for said people to poison every post with negativity. There is a lot to enjoy right now.
I'm really enjoying this season, the way we are playing, the commitment and effort from the players, the wonderful atmosphere and connection with the fans, the manager's personality, the positive vibe....that is an amazing base to work from.
It is over to the money men, the DOF and CEO now to get Ange what he needs to build on this.
IMO there is no reason why, by next season, we cannot have half a dozen new faces to provide back up at CB, LB, CM, AM and FWD positions. With the likes of Dier, Perisic, Hojbjerg, Skipp, NDomb moving on, and decisions made on the likes of GLC, Gil and Richarlison
posted on 28/11/23
Good Post GG... Hope you are doing well BTW !!
Agree with everything you said. Would just add that Ange's excellent start has unfairly raised fans expectations. There's nothing wrong with that and Ange has openly encouraged it. I do think the early optimism has meant that we as fans can forget that things aren't perfect. Of course, we all know the squad isn't balanced, there's still too much deadwood that Levy has overvalued, resulting in some players overstaying their welcome and there are questions as to whether any of this will be addressed properly in Jan or next summer...... We'll see !
With all that said, these are better problems to have compared to where we have been for the past few years.... I'm enjoying watching Spurs and am excited to see where we'll go under Ange.
The next few weeks are gonna be ugly but we are on the right path.... Hang tight & see the big picture
posted on 29/11/23
Thanks Diamondlights👍
Having supported the club for 65 years, I have experienced just about every emotion possible. The highs were great and the lows depressing at times. However I now have a renewed optimism in that we are going in the right direction, it might be another year to 18 months before we have a strong squad with good back up players in every position, we just need to allow Ange the time to mould and build the team to his liking.
posted on 29/11/23
Sorry Diamonglights, did not answer your question. I am okay, got back from LA last night so still a bit jet lagged today🙃😴 Hope you are good too?