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Ghost Hardware
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No DoF would be such a bad idea. Levy will never not be involved but at least there is someone else who can be on the side of the manager plus, most importantly, have an overall vision for the future of the club in a sporting sense. After all it’s very very clear Levy has zero vision and we need at least one person who knows something about football backstage.
So far Paratici has picked some excellent players for us including the ones we didn’t get like Min-Jae and Kvaratskhelia. I don’t see any manager or Levy finding then unknown talent of that calibre. So far I don’t think there is any one player who is a complete right off, I mean even Royal came good and Gil has just made the Spain team.
Now Paratici might not be perfect but in general a DoF is essential for the future of our club even with Levy being Levy. I can’t get behind the idea of any manager coming in without a DoF as part of the set up regardless who the manager is. it would be a big step backwards imo.
So far Paratici has picked some excellent players for us including the ones we didn’t get like Min-Jae and Kvaratskhelia. I don’t see any manager or Levy finding then unknown talent of that calibre. So far I don’t think there is any one player who is a complete right off, I mean even Royal came good and Gil has just made the Spain team.
Now Paratici might not be perfect but in general a DoF is essential for the future of our club even with Levy being Levy. I can’t get behind the idea of any manager coming in without a DoF as part of the set up regardless who the manager is. it would be a big step backwards imo.
Real_madyidd
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It would be entertaining.
Hopefully not Jamie though…
Ghost Hardware
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That’s very true which is why it’s imperative we have a DoF. The more people behind the scenes who know football the better even if the one in charge of it all is beyond clueless.
Real_madyidd
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True, we can't be un-knocked out of everything.
Stamford
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Personally think things are going to get a lot worse before they get better
jolsnogross
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A good DoF is valuable. A crap one isn't. The idea the position is integral to us going forward doesn't appear to be backed by history or precedent. I don't recall our upturns under Jol, Redknapp, and Poch being especially driven by a DoF. And we haven't had coordinated managerial replacements with a DoF in place. Paratici appointed Nuno and oversaw whatever shitshow preceded that poor appointment.
I could see a DoF being effective for us. But we don't have much precedent for that at Spurs. Arnesen seemed decent for a while. We have good examples of empty suits, like comolli, however, doing fuck all to improve us and adding to the lack of accountability for Levy and managers.
I could see a DoF being effective for us. But we don't have much precedent for that at Spurs. Arnesen seemed decent for a while. We have good examples of empty suits, like comolli, however, doing fuck all to improve us and adding to the lack of accountability for Levy and managers.
tottenhamlad
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Everyone on the list expect Tuchal is a backwards step.
I love Poch but I am not convinced we should go back. Never ends well.
I love Poch but I am not convinced we should go back. Never ends well.
easley91
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Poch having full control doesn't necessarily mean he will do the scouting himself. I'm sure it'd be he gets a shortlist (alongside his own shortlist of players) and he has the final say yes or no.
Not getting my hopes up, but I want it to be Poch now.
Not getting my hopes up, but I want it to be Poch now.
RuskyM
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But that's a debate for another thread.....
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It doesn't sound like it will be.
JUSTINSIGNAL
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As much as this is true pretty much every owner in world football is the same. Fans are naive if they think Levy is the only owner who acts in this way.
Stamford
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that's not the point i made though. I expect a downturn after this
Wadec
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I imagine when Herc said the board had identified their target/shortlist that was on the premise Conte was here until the end of season.
This may throw a spanner in the works as even managers out of work may want to wait until the end of season. Poch is the only one who I feel would have no issue coming in immediately due to his relationship with the club.
I really want Gallardo personally, I don't expect him by any means. I've got a feeling it will be Enrique or one of Amorim/De Zerbi. Really struggling to get excited whoever the new man is as they will be fighting with one hand behind their back anyway. Surely it will be an attacking manager this time so we can at least enjoy games regularly?
This may throw a spanner in the works as even managers out of work may want to wait until the end of season. Poch is the only one who I feel would have no issue coming in immediately due to his relationship with the club.
I really want Gallardo personally, I don't expect him by any means. I've got a feeling it will be Enrique or one of Amorim/De Zerbi. Really struggling to get excited whoever the new man is as they will be fighting with one hand behind their back anyway. Surely it will be an attacking manager this time so we can at least enjoy games regularly?
Ghost Hardware
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Exactly the same way a good manager is valuable and a crap one isn’t. Like any job there are those that are good and bad at it. One can’t write off the importance of a role just because in the past we have hired some that weren’t good at their job.
The role of DoF is invaluable and a staple in pretty much every top club around Europe. In fact I can’t think of many top teams that don’t have one. And considering who our chairman is it is a role we need. No we shouldn’t just employ anyone but we shouldn’t just employ any old manager ether. I don’t see the argument that there are bad DoF’s out there so we shouldn’t get a DoF as a valid one.
Nick-TopSpursMan
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There is also a reason Levy has had to get involved again, because our Sporting Director isn’t actually doing his job and is under investigation with a likely ban coming.
Paratici’s player ID in some cases does seem good but unfortunately he’s pretty much incompetent and off the ball in most other areas.
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