Spurs reserves lost again. When are supporters actually going to get the vast chasm in first XI players and squad reserve players.
So today Spurs started without
Vicario, Micky, Romero, Udogie, Maddison, Bissouma, Bergvall, Johnson, Son, Solanke, Richarlison. That's 11 players that would be nailed on starters or thereabouts.
But apparently that doesn't matter. Of course it bloody does. All the best Europa performances for starters have come when most of the above players have started. And all the worse Prem performances have come when most of them are missing.
It ain't rocket science.
Porro, Micky, Romero and Udogie have started 20 matches together. Win 15, drawn 2, lost 3. So clearly there is a massive gap with the defence on show today, and for large parts of the season, and the best defence on offer.
Nailed on starters for Bilbao
Vicario
Porro
Micky
Romero
Udogie
Bentancur
Bissouma
Johnson
Solanke
That's nine. Then the manager has to decide whether to throw in Kulu and Son, both who look off the pace or not that fit. But might just get enough out of them in a one off match. Also does he start Richarlison? Last two starting places between those three players.
Rest of the squad hardly worth talking about. They are just bot very good. So basically if Spurs are to beat United they are going to have to rely on just about a dozen players to see out the 90 minutes, plus possible extra time.
COYS
Usual meltdown this evening because
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You do realise that while you say the league doesn't matter it very much does in that if you win Europa the cash injection you get from being in the CL will be used to offset the big loss you are going to make on the cash you would of expected to make in terms of prize money given that you've finished probably finished at least ten places lower in the league than you would of expected. End result no money again to buy decent players
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Spurs make more money from other activities, so are hardly likely to be worried about losing a few million over league positions.
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Then why are your owners begging for investment? They already spend the least in the established top clubs on wages. You've got huge amounts of unpaid transfer fees everyone keeps saying Tottenham can spend x amount before hitting FFP which is all well and good if you've actually got the cash which you haven't.
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Are the owners begging for investment? Or a
are you just reading clickbait nonsense or watching Sky spouting out garbage 24/7. All clubs like investment, but I very much doubt Spurs are begging anyone. They have plenty more money coming in from other activities that other clubs could only dream of.
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Your going to lose around 40 million quid because of the poor league placing that's a big issue for a club that has said it's a sell to buy summer for recruitment.
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I think we all (well most of us) get that we can win a trophy which will be amazing. Especially for those who have never witnessed that joy.
But it does not detract from shambles of a football team we have become under Ange. That’s what the folk who are angry are venting about. It’s an opinion just as valid as everyone else’s who agree or do not.
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Matys Tel starts in Bilbao
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Ted posting another lot of nonsense. Tel has zero chance of starting. Unless half a dozen players pick up injuries in the next 10 days.
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Its between Richarlison and Tel.
If Richarlison starts then Tel will replace him.by second half.
Want to have a bet against that?
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OP, no melt down from me...
I feel like I am so used losing in the PL, I feel immune to the losses.
Not a good state for a fan to be in
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OP, no melt down from me...
I feel like I am so used losing in the PL, I feel immune to the losses.
Not a good state for a fan to be in
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You're in same boat as United though. We feel same way.
Only difference is we aren't used to it as much as you lot and we do still win trophies despite being nowhere near the team we once were.
It's a final for the ages......a battle of the shambles clubs. ,😂
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You do realise that while you say the league doesn't matter it very much does in that if you win Europa the cash injection you get from being in the CL will be used to offset the big loss you are going to make on the cash you would of expected to make in terms of prize money given that you've finished probably finished at least ten places lower in the league than you would of expected. End result no money again to buy decent players
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Spurs make more money from other activities, so are hardly likely to be worried about losing a few million over league positions.
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Then why are your owners begging for investment? They already spend the least in the established top clubs on wages. You've got huge amounts of unpaid transfer fees everyone keeps saying Tottenham can spend x amount before hitting FFP which is all well and good if you've actually got the cash which you haven't.
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Are the owners begging for investment? Or a
are you just reading clickbait nonsense or watching Sky spouting out garbage 24/7. All clubs like investment, but I very much doubt Spurs are begging anyone. They have plenty more money coming in from other activities that other clubs could only dream of.
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Your going to lose around 40 million quid because of the poor league placing that's a big issue for a club that has said it's a sell to buy summer for recruitment.
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And make more than that from all the other activities at the stadium, other clubs cannot do So no big deal.
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Matys Tel starts in Bilbao
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Ted posting another lot of nonsense. Tel has zero chance of starting. Unless half a dozen players pick up injuries in the next 10 days.
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Its between Richarlison and Tel.
If Richarlison starts then Tel will replace him.by second half.
Want to have a bet against that?
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No it's not, Son is now fit so will probably start.
I will have a bet £20 for charity Tel doesn't start.
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comment by He who Dares, waits for Trophies (U15748)
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OP, no melt down from me...
I feel like I am so used losing in the PL, I feel immune to the losses.
Not a good state for a fan to be in
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Maybe not you. But I don't get the weekly meltdowns, when a long way out the Europa was the target, wherever Spurs finished in the Prem , other than the bottom three.
Spurs are still very much on course to hit their target.
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Hopefully Kulu is fit
Solanke
Richarlison Kulu BJ
Biss Bents
Udogie VDV Romero Porro
Vicario
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Spurs make more money from other activities, so are hardly likely to be worried about losing a few million over league positions.
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Great you have changed the club I love and have supported forever into a monopoly game where money is the only factor.
Did Bournemouth need millions to finish above us? Or Brentford, Palace and I wont bother naming the multitude of other clubs who have managed with a smaller transfer budget, a lower wage bill and yet still managed to finish above us.
Would you settle for 17th every season provided we ended up with a trophy and entry into the chumps league?
No you would not and I dont accept it this season either.
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Grandspurs, long time no speak. Hope you are well?
I must admit I am too disappointed with our final finishing (nearly) position which in terms of performance is bordering on calamitous. Whils I have been a big supporter of Ange, I posted recently that he might be punching above his weight and now finding it difficult.
We have done well to still be in a position to rescue the season but most likely not his job.
The major bonuses from winning the EL will be entry into the CL and an ability to attract players who might otherwise not want to miss out on playing in European competitions.