Gray - stick
Bergvall - stick
Bentancur- twist
Maddison - stick (just)
Kulusevski -stick
Bissouma - twist
Sarr - stick (just)
It definitely needs some tweaking and i think we lack a bit of running power and athleticism in there.
Sarr has a ton of energy but he can be quite poor offensively, and while he's quite a big chap, he's quite wiry. Our players are quite press-resistant in terms of their ability but physically we tend to be out muscled.
The game seems to be going a bit more full circle in this league and physicality seems to be counting for a lot more. Neat and tidy ballers aint enough. I dont think our balance is quite right and with Bissouma looking off the pace and Bentancur struggling a bit, it has been a bit of a weak area.
I'd get rid of Biss and bring in 2 more CMs, which then pushes the likes of Sarr & Bents a bit more to the margins and then its down to how they react.
Right now though its quite hard to judge because we aint certain about the manager either, so is it down to the players or him or both
I don`t think the midfield is to bad, although I think there is probably better players out there. Need to just get a settled midfield though, far to many changes. Mostly due to the injury crisis.
Would like to see more creativity in there.
We will have Johnny Cardoso joining in the summer following the Lo Celso deal. We are also apparently very interested in Angel Gomes.
Biss is a cert to be moved on. I would probably move Bentancur on if we could get a decent fee.
Kulu is arguably our best player and Maddison under a proper manager will go up a level I reckon. Archie and Bergvall will get more time to develop.
Sarr I think is a good player, just lacks consistency at the moment
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
This is another reason why it would have been good to get rid of Ange when we should this season and carried on with an interim manager. We could see if players like Bentancur raised their games and then have a better idea if they are worth holding on to or not. Under this manager it's harder to judge how rubbish certain players are.
Personally I'd sell Bentancur and Bissouma if the offers were good enough based on what I've seen this season but as said, it's hard to tell if they aren't just playing below normal levels due to Ange.
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
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We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
We needed a proper number 6 two summers ago.
It’s the main reason anges system isn’t working. Those first ten games where it worked had a bissouma playing above himself in that role. He went out if form and it’s never been the same since.
Yet we haven’t bought a ready number six. Because we have no idea how to create a functioning squad for the current manager.
…. And the 18 month levy cycle takes effect..
I read earlier (BBC) that we have made an opening bid of £37m for Rigg of Sunderland.
Never heard about him or seen him play but a young lad with talent is assumed. I guess it will be a club signing not an Ange one.
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
We will have Johnny Cardoso joining in the summer following the Lo Celso deal. We are also apparently very interested in Angel Gomes.
Biss is a cert to be moved on. I would probably move Bentancur on if we could get a decent fee.
Kulu is arguably our best player and Maddison under a proper manager will go up a level I reckon. Archie and Bergvall will get more time to develop.
Sarr I think is a good player, just lacks consistency at the moment
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Sarr unfortunately has not improved at all since he's been at the club and seems to get completely lost in games ,has the talent but will he progress
Bissouma and Bentancur will be both sold if the price is right
Archie Gray - Lad is top draw and is going to be so good and the future.
Lucas Bergvall - He’s shown so much promise when played and another who is the future.
Bentancur - Never been convinced with Bents can be great but also be so bad. If he can be consistent then yeah we keep.
Maddison - He’s got it but rarely shown it for us. Maybe more a case of playing in system that does not suit him.
Kulusevski - He’s been massive for us early season. Seems to have tailed off or lost interest. I still think he should not be playing wide and be more central or behind the striker.
Bissouma - Total waste of space. Just been a poor player for all round.
Sarr - Decent enough but another who needs to add consistency to his game else. I’m still not sure what his game is. Defensive, Playe maker or just an engine up and down player.
Spurs are crying out for someone like Morgan Gibbs White....... If I could make one " realistic" signing this summer, it would be him
Fantastic player, Great on the ball, great engine, eye for a pass & a goal. Seems like a good guy, good leadership quality/ captain material & plays in a position where he's in the middle of everything.
I'd sell happily sell any of Biss, Sar & Bents and build a team/ Midfield options around Gibbs-White, Gray, Bergvall, Madders & Kulu (If not playing out wide)
Wish we had signed him when he left Wolves
comment by PhilspursFGR (U3278)
posted 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
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We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
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25m euro apparently.
comment by PhilspursFGR (U3278)
posted 1 hour, 48 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
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We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
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Agreed and nothing has been said in regards to the deal being done as Strike as indictated earlier.
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by PhilspursFGR (U3278)
posted 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
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25m euro apparently.
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looks pretty handy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6V8sgl6aZg
I’d pay whatever palace asked for Wharton. But that will probably be for a serious football club like Liverpool.
Cardoso looks bang average to me, would be a meh signing straight out of the Levy book of opportune.
Bissouma has regressed to the point of being unreliable.
Bentancur has been Sandro'd by that knee injury.
Sarr is inconsistent.
We need to be bringing in top quality not more opportunistic signings and kids.
Levy out.
Cardoso looks like a player we would struggle to sell in 18 months when we change manager and he is no longer fancied.
We need a new DM & a rotational AM with Maddison as he can’t seem to play more than 60 mins a week.
Bissouma is gone and I’d be tempted to let Sarr go too.
comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 32 minutes ago
We need a new DM & a rotational AM with Maddison as he can’t seem to play more than 60 mins a week.
Bissouma is gone and I’d be tempted to let Sarr go too.
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I think Madders should be Kulu's understudy.
Can't sleep on Kulu
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
Cardoso looks bang average to me, would be a meh signing straight out of the Levy book of opportune.
Bissouma has regressed to the point of being unreliable.
Bentancur has been Sandro'd by that knee injury.
Sarr is inconsistent.
We need to be bringing in top quality not more opportunistic signings and kids.
Levy out.
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Well our resident super scout has given his verdict.
Add Cardosa to the cheap signings like Spence Vicario Bergvall etc
comment by Mack follows change for Tottenham on X (U6574)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
I’d pay whatever palace asked for Wharton. But that will probably be for a serious football club like Liverpool.
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The player would also actually want to go to spurs.... A pretty big deal that many people conveniently forget when they discuss transfers.
comment by Luka "The List" Brasi (U22178)
posted 1 hour, 1 minute ago
comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 32 minutes ago
We need a new DM & a rotational AM with Maddison as he can’t seem to play more than 60 mins a week.
Bissouma is gone and I’d be tempted to let Sarr go too.
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I think Madders should be Kulu's understudy.
Can't sleep on Kulu
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Prefer passers as my AM than carriers like Kulusevski
I prefer players who can still effect the game after 80 mins and not needing to be subbed off.
And Kulu's crossing and passing is very good.
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posted on 25/3/25
Gray - stick
Bergvall - stick
Bentancur- twist
Maddison - stick (just)
Kulusevski -stick
Bissouma - twist
Sarr - stick (just)
posted on 25/3/25
It definitely needs some tweaking and i think we lack a bit of running power and athleticism in there.
Sarr has a ton of energy but he can be quite poor offensively, and while he's quite a big chap, he's quite wiry. Our players are quite press-resistant in terms of their ability but physically we tend to be out muscled.
The game seems to be going a bit more full circle in this league and physicality seems to be counting for a lot more. Neat and tidy ballers aint enough. I dont think our balance is quite right and with Bissouma looking off the pace and Bentancur struggling a bit, it has been a bit of a weak area.
I'd get rid of Biss and bring in 2 more CMs, which then pushes the likes of Sarr & Bents a bit more to the margins and then its down to how they react.
Right now though its quite hard to judge because we aint certain about the manager either, so is it down to the players or him or both
posted on 25/3/25
I don`t think the midfield is to bad, although I think there is probably better players out there. Need to just get a settled midfield though, far to many changes. Mostly due to the injury crisis.
Would like to see more creativity in there.
posted on 25/3/25
We will have Johnny Cardoso joining in the summer following the Lo Celso deal. We are also apparently very interested in Angel Gomes.
Biss is a cert to be moved on. I would probably move Bentancur on if we could get a decent fee.
Kulu is arguably our best player and Maddison under a proper manager will go up a level I reckon. Archie and Bergvall will get more time to develop.
Sarr I think is a good player, just lacks consistency at the moment
posted on 25/3/25
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
posted on 25/3/25
This is another reason why it would have been good to get rid of Ange when we should this season and carried on with an interim manager. We could see if players like Bentancur raised their games and then have a better idea if they are worth holding on to or not. Under this manager it's harder to judge how rubbish certain players are.
Personally I'd sell Bentancur and Bissouma if the offers were good enough based on what I've seen this season but as said, it's hard to tell if they aren't just playing below normal levels due to Ange.
posted on 25/3/25
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
posted on 25/3/25
We needed a proper number 6 two summers ago.
It’s the main reason anges system isn’t working. Those first ten games where it worked had a bissouma playing above himself in that role. He went out if form and it’s never been the same since.
Yet we haven’t bought a ready number six. Because we have no idea how to create a functioning squad for the current manager.
…. And the 18 month levy cycle takes effect..
posted on 25/3/25
I read earlier (BBC) that we have made an opening bid of £37m for Rigg of Sunderland.
Never heard about him or seen him play but a young lad with talent is assumed. I guess it will be a club signing not an Ange one.
posted on 25/3/25
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
We will have Johnny Cardoso joining in the summer following the Lo Celso deal. We are also apparently very interested in Angel Gomes.
Biss is a cert to be moved on. I would probably move Bentancur on if we could get a decent fee.
Kulu is arguably our best player and Maddison under a proper manager will go up a level I reckon. Archie and Bergvall will get more time to develop.
Sarr I think is a good player, just lacks consistency at the moment
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Sarr unfortunately has not improved at all since he's been at the club and seems to get completely lost in games ,has the talent but will he progress
Bissouma and Bentancur will be both sold if the price is right
posted on 25/3/25
Archie Gray - Lad is top draw and is going to be so good and the future.
Lucas Bergvall - He’s shown so much promise when played and another who is the future.
Bentancur - Never been convinced with Bents can be great but also be so bad. If he can be consistent then yeah we keep.
Maddison - He’s got it but rarely shown it for us. Maybe more a case of playing in system that does not suit him.
Kulusevski - He’s been massive for us early season. Seems to have tailed off or lost interest. I still think he should not be playing wide and be more central or behind the striker.
Bissouma - Total waste of space. Just been a poor player for all round.
Sarr - Decent enough but another who needs to add consistency to his game else. I’m still not sure what his game is. Defensive, Playe maker or just an engine up and down player.
posted on 25/3/25
Spurs are crying out for someone like Morgan Gibbs White....... If I could make one " realistic" signing this summer, it would be him
Fantastic player, Great on the ball, great engine, eye for a pass & a goal. Seems like a good guy, good leadership quality/ captain material & plays in a position where he's in the middle of everything.
I'd sell happily sell any of Biss, Sar & Bents and build a team/ Midfield options around Gibbs-White, Gray, Bergvall, Madders & Kulu (If not playing out wide)
Wish we had signed him when he left Wolves
posted on 25/3/25
comment by PhilspursFGR (U3278)
posted 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
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25m euro apparently.
posted on 25/3/25
comment by PhilspursFGR (U3278)
posted 1 hour, 48 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
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Agreed and nothing has been said in regards to the deal being done as Strike as indictated earlier.
posted on 25/3/25
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by PhilspursFGR (U3278)
posted 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 21 minutes ago
what even is that Cardoso agreement?
Havent seen much of Gomes more of an attacking midfielder right?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We have an option to buy this summer for a set figure (can't remember how much), but if we don't take up that option it then turns into a sell-on percentage if and when Betis sell him to another team.
It's a very clever deal to be fair.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
25m euro apparently.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
looks pretty handy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6V8sgl6aZg
posted on 25/3/25
I’d pay whatever palace asked for Wharton. But that will probably be for a serious football club like Liverpool.
posted on 25/3/25
Cardoso looks bang average to me, would be a meh signing straight out of the Levy book of opportune.
Bissouma has regressed to the point of being unreliable.
Bentancur has been Sandro'd by that knee injury.
Sarr is inconsistent.
We need to be bringing in top quality not more opportunistic signings and kids.
Levy out.
posted on 25/3/25
Cardoso looks like a player we would struggle to sell in 18 months when we change manager and he is no longer fancied.
posted on 25/3/25
We need a new DM & a rotational AM with Maddison as he can’t seem to play more than 60 mins a week.
Bissouma is gone and I’d be tempted to let Sarr go too.
posted on 25/3/25
comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 32 minutes ago
We need a new DM & a rotational AM with Maddison as he can’t seem to play more than 60 mins a week.
Bissouma is gone and I’d be tempted to let Sarr go too.
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I think Madders should be Kulu's understudy.
Can't sleep on Kulu
posted on 25/3/25
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
Cardoso looks bang average to me, would be a meh signing straight out of the Levy book of opportune.
Bissouma has regressed to the point of being unreliable.
Bentancur has been Sandro'd by that knee injury.
Sarr is inconsistent.
We need to be bringing in top quality not more opportunistic signings and kids.
Levy out.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well our resident super scout has given his verdict.
Add Cardosa to the cheap signings like Spence Vicario Bergvall etc
posted on 25/3/25
comment by Mack follows change for Tottenham on X (U6574)
posted 3 hours, 24 minutes ago
I’d pay whatever palace asked for Wharton. But that will probably be for a serious football club like Liverpool.
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The player would also actually want to go to spurs.... A pretty big deal that many people conveniently forget when they discuss transfers.
posted on 25/3/25
comment by Luka "The List" Brasi (U22178)
posted 1 hour, 1 minute ago
comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 32 minutes ago
We need a new DM & a rotational AM with Maddison as he can’t seem to play more than 60 mins a week.
Bissouma is gone and I’d be tempted to let Sarr go too.
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I think Madders should be Kulu's understudy.
Can't sleep on Kulu
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Prefer passers as my AM than carriers like Kulusevski
posted on 25/3/25
I prefer players who can still effect the game after 80 mins and not needing to be subbed off.
posted on 25/3/25
And Kulu's crossing and passing is very good.
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