Do you care as much as you did

[Spurger King]

For me the situation at Spurs is something like this:

For years you've worked in a job you hate. You don't seem to be going anywhere, but every now and then you get the occasional interesting project, and sometimes your colleagues can be very entertaining. You make the most of it, and learn to appreciate the good times, even if they are few and far between.

Then one day you get promoted to the next level. This new job is much more glamorous and entertaining. Every day in work is exciting, and your new colleagues are some of the best people you've ever met. You feel respected because you are respected. People pay attention to you, and major clients want to work with you. It's the stuff of dreams.

But before you can blink, the chairman of your company makes a series of bad decisions, and you're told you have to go back to your old job for the foreseeable future, with no guarantee that you'll ever be promoted again.

It's the same situation you've been in for years, but having tasted what life is like on the next level, it's not the same at all. In fact it's a thousand times worse. Everything you hated about your original job (but managed to get used to) seems even more painful now.

Perhaps we'll get used to the drudgery of being also-rans again over time. Perhaps we'll claw our way back into the top four again. But right now I imagine many fans feel like they've just been demoted, and are pondering over whether to hand in their resignation letter.

 

[JimmyG2]

Still looking forward to every game.
Still feeling that match day buzz.
Especially tonight when we will see several youngsters
thrown into the mix.
Result is almost certainlyy a forgone conclusion
but don't tell the new boys that.
It's the attitude and performance that counts.
AVB? Sherwood? Who cares.
Managers come and go, some sooner than others
But they are not THFC,
Nor are Levy and Joe for that matter.
COYS

 

[guate]

For most of our quick fix, expectant of instant success younger supporters I fully sympathize with you, especially after being brought up on the heady days of 5th and 4th placed finishes and the exciting, truly entertaining Champions League footie of that well known cockney blaggard, wheeler/dealer 'Arry.
Lighten up guys, this is Tottenham at it's very best, where no-one, least of all the bean counter extraordinaire, knows what the fuck is going on as shown by his whim to constantly chop and change managers to suit his ego.
However that's what make supporting our club so interesting and in my 58 years of supporting Spurs, man has it been a roller coaster of highs and very low, lows (remember relegation anyone)?. Consequently if this particular moment of our history is considered a low, 5th place, FIFTH PLACE, then it just goes to show how the club's progress and our expectations have improved over the last 30 odd years of mediocrity.
God bless Enic for taking us to heights never before imagined.

 

[thinktank]

Numb.

 

[Mr Pink]

Harry said - we'd never had it so good food.

I thought what an arrogant pecker. He was right though. That being said he still didn't get enough out of the quality he had at his disposal.

 

[shelfboy68]

Harry said - we'd never had it so good food.

I thought what an arrogant pecker. He was right though. That being said he still didn't get enough out of the quality he had at his disposal.

To be fair Mr P he was right the sight of us ever getting top four again is very unlikely with the current chairman we won't win anything with him.
Also the stadium which is tedious to say the least I think the roman empire was built quicker than this is ever likely to happen.
So I it seems dear old Harry was right I would imagine he must be having a bit of a chuckle to himself now seeing what's happened since he left.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

I lost interest when AVB was sacked. I gave up when we lost to Norwich.

Now I just watch our games like a neutral. I actually laughed hysterically as the goals flew in against us in the first leg of the Europa league tie last week.

 

[JayB]

The only thing I'm looking forward to for the rest of the season is watching our new signing and young players get more playing time and hopefully acclimate more to the PL. I'm particularly hoping that Lamela can get fit for the last month or so of the season so that we can see him and Eriksen given a run of matches together. Really, I just want something to give me hope for next season.

 

[jezz]

As above^^^^^

 

[Metalhead]

I've noticed over the last few weeks that the number of posts, debates and general passion normally in abundance on this site, has now dropped off to alarmingly low level.

I'm assuming that pre season optimism has now been replaced by an acceptance and admission that this season is now a write off and the accumulation of disappointment after further disappointment has lead to the feeling of hopelessness and subsequently a reluctance to post, debate or create new posts.

I have a deflated feeling and this is progressing to a dire lack of motivation when discussing this great football club.

Anyone else having similar feeling?

Absolutely for me. I am more focused on seeing what Levy does in the summer and as a consequence, how many ins and outs we see.

 

[SteveH]

Maybe it would better if we all took a step back from somes fever pitched support of Spurs, and took a more calmer and considered view. It might stop some of the near hysteria when games dont go the way we all want.

Passionate support is good, irrational hysteria can be a tad embarrassing.

 

[Metalhead]

For me the situation at Spurs is something like this:

For years you've worked in a job you hate. You don't seem to be going anywhere, but every now and then you get the occasional interesting project, and sometimes your colleagues can be very entertaining. You make the most of it, and learn to appreciate the good times, even if they are few and far between.

Then one day you get promoted to the next level. This new job is much more glamorous and entertaining. Every day in work is exciting, and your new colleagues are some of the best people you've ever met. You feel respected because you are respected. People pay attention to you, and major clients want to work with you. It's the stuff of dreams.

But before you can blink, the chairman of your company makes a series of bad decisions, and you're told you have to go back to your old job for the foreseeable future, with no guarantee that you'll ever be promoted again.

It's the same situation you've been in for years, but having tasted what life is like on the next level, it's not the same at all. In fact it's a thousand times worse. Everything you hated about your original job (but managed to get used to) seems even more painful now.

Perhaps we'll get used to the drudgery of being also-rans again over time. Perhaps we'll claw our way back into the top four again. But right now I imagine many fans feel like they've just been demoted, and are pondering over whether to hand in their resignation letter.

Imagine what it must have felt like to follow a club like Man City or Newcastle when they were relegated.

 

[Metalhead]

Maybe it would better if we all took a step back from somes fever pitched support of Spurs, and took a more calmer and considered view. It might stop some of the near hysteria when games dont go the way we all want.

Passionate support is good, irrational hysteria can be a tad embarrassing.

I agree with the sentiments Steve and you are unarguably right. Unfortunately you've got more chance of a lottery win than a calm and considered view.

 

[vicbob]

Been like is since Christmas really. This season promised soo much and has failed miserably in pretty much all areas. Dire, boring and predictable football (most of the time). There really seems to be no clear direction from the club, the ongoing stadium tedium. The ruining of the matchday experience with the stupid Yid chant thing, over zealos stewarding and moaning fans, its all been a bit much this year. I can't be bothered to watch them on TV at the moment, and will only go to a few more games just to catch up with mates and have a beer.
I love the club, but at no point in the 30 odd years i have been supporting do i feel quite so deflated by the whole situation.
I'm sure with a new manager (hopefully) and a few signings things will seem better next season, but tbh, the sooner this season is over and done with the better..

 

[Lighty64]

i have always cared.

every time we concede a goal its like a dagger through the heart

 

[fieryjack]

Imagine what it must have felt like to follow a club like Man City or Newcastle when they were relegated.

Best season i ever had, when we was in division 2. Quite a lot who were there would agree with that.

 

[NEVILLEB]

I lost something when Modric was sold.

A fiver.

 

[NEVILLEB]

Redknapp told Levy exactly what needed to happen to push Spurs on to the next level.

So he fired him lol

 

[NEVILLEB]

To care you've got to have hope. Dreams for the future.

But too many false dawns and ground hog day setbacks have killed it.

 

[shelfboy68]

To care you've got to have hope. Dreams for the future.

But too many false dawns and ground hog day setbacks have killed it.

I think we all care that's why we get so pissed off I know do but this has to be one of the worst seasons for years the team has a sieve like defence coupled with no creativity and no punch upfront.
I wonder if a more realistic managerial target should be the Benfica manager his name is jesus and that's the only bloke who can sort this mess of a club out.