- Mar 18, 2005
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We've all read Gibbsy's opinion that Spurs are a side full of "Spice Boys" and to a certain extent he has a point.
Since February the players on the pitch though are very different. we finally have a big character in goal who won't shy away when he makes a mistake, with King and Woodgate we have two captain like characters centre back, Ekotto oozes professionalism and quiet dedication and Corluka is similar. In midfield Palacios is the never say die character we've needed since Freund, for all his ability Modric never seems anything less the dedicated professional and with their speed and energy I find it hard to believe Jenas and Lennon aren't committed athletes even if their style of play isn't full of grit. Defoe is always determined and with Keane is similar but with captain qualities. Crouch impressed me with his determination last season when Portsmouth could have been in serious trouble.
Our best ever prem season came with Jol taking a pretty average side with some strong, determined characters to 5th place. I believe we have finally got this character back and this season could be reminiscent of that very happy season.
Since February the players on the pitch though are very different. we finally have a big character in goal who won't shy away when he makes a mistake, with King and Woodgate we have two captain like characters centre back, Ekotto oozes professionalism and quiet dedication and Corluka is similar. In midfield Palacios is the never say die character we've needed since Freund, for all his ability Modric never seems anything less the dedicated professional and with their speed and energy I find it hard to believe Jenas and Lennon aren't committed athletes even if their style of play isn't full of grit. Defoe is always determined and with Keane is similar but with captain qualities. Crouch impressed me with his determination last season when Portsmouth could have been in serious trouble.
Our best ever prem season came with Jol taking a pretty average side with some strong, determined characters to 5th place. I believe we have finally got this character back and this season could be reminiscent of that very happy season.